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158 Towing • TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT Displays when you push your vehicle's brake pedal, or when you use the manual control. Bar indicators illuminate in the information display to indicate the amount of power going to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal or manual control input. One bar indicates the least amount of output; six bars indicate maximum output. • TRAILER CONNECTED: Displays when the system senses a correct trailer wiring connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes) during a given ignition cycle. • TRAILER DISCONNECTED: Displays, accompanied by a single audible chime, when the system senses a trailer connection and then a disconnection, either intentional or unintentional, during a given ignition cycle. It also displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault occurs causing the trailer to appear disconnected. This message can also display if you use the manual control lever without a trailer connected. B. Manual control lever: Slide the control lever to the left to turn on the trailer's electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle's brakes. See the following Procedure for adjusting gain section for instructions on proper use of this feature. If you use the manual control while the brake is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent to the trailer brakes. • Stop lamps: Using the manual control lever illuminates both the trailer brake lamps and your vehicle brake lamps except the center high-mount stop lamp, if you make the proper electrical connection to the trailer. Pressing your vehicle brake pedal also illuminates both trailer and vehicle brake lamps. Procedure for Adjusting Gain Note: Only perform this procedure in a traffic-free environment at speeds of approximately 20-25 mph (30-40 km/h). The gain setting sets the trailer brake controller for the specific towing condition. You should change the setting as towing conditions change. Changes to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road conditions and weather. The gain should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance while making sure the trailer wheels do not lock when using the brakes. Locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability. 1. Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition, functioning normally and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if necessary. 2014 Econoline (eco) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, November 2012 USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	2
Introduction	9
ABOUT THIS MANUAL	9
Protecting the Environment	9
SYMBOL GLOSSARY	10
DATA RECORDING	12
Service Data Recording	12
Event Data Recording	12
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65	14
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	14
FORD CREDIT (U.S. ONLY)	14
REPLACEMENT PARTS RECOMMENDATION	15
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs	15
Collision Repairs	15
Warranty on Replacement Parts	15
SPECIAL NOTICES	15
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	15
Special Instructions	16
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	16
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	16
MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT	17
EXPORT UNIQUE (NON–UNITED STATES/CANADA) VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION	17
Child Safety	18
GENERAL INFORMATION	18
CHILD SEAT POSITIONING	20
BOOSTER SEATS	22
Types of Booster Seats	23
INSTALLING CHILD SEATS	25
Child Seats	25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts	25
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)	29
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats	32
Using Tether Straps	32
Front passenger seating position	33
Second Row Bucket Seats	34
Second, Third, Fourth, and Fifth Row Bench Seats	35
Safety Belts	36
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	36
FASTENING THE SAFETY BELTS	38
Restraint of Pregnant Women	38
Safety Belt Locking Modes	39
Vehicle Sensitive Mode	39
Automatic Locking Mode	40
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	40
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode	40
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode	40
Safety Belt Extension Assembly	40
SAFETY BELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT	41
SAFETY BELT WARNING LIGHT AND INDICATOR CHIME	41
Conditions of Operation	41
SAFETY BELT-MINDER®	42
Deactivating and Activating the Belt-Minder® Feature	43
CHILD RESTRAINT AND SAFETY BELT MAINTENANCE	44
Supplementary Restraints System	45
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	45
SOS POST-CRASH ALERT SYSTEM™	46
DRIVER AND PASSENGER AIRBAGS	47
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment	48
Children and Airbags	48
Passenger Airbag ON and OFF Switch (If Equipped)	49
Turning the Passenger Airbag Off	49
Turning the Passenger Airbag Back On	50
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Deactivation Criteria (excluding Canada)	51
Transport Canada Deactivation Criteria (Canada Only)	52
CRASH SENSORS AND AIRBAG INDICATOR	53
AIRBAG DISPOSAL	54
Keys and Remote Control	55
GENERAL INFORMATION ON RADIO FREQUENCIES	55
REMOTE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	55
Replacing the Battery	56
Car Finder	57
Sounding a Panic Alarm	57
REPLACING A LOST KEY OR REMOTE CONTROL	57
Reprogramming Your Remote Controls	57
Locks	58
LOCKING AND UNLOCKING	58
Power Door Locks (If Equipped)	58
Remote Control (If Equipped)	58
Unlocking the Doors (Two-Stage Unlock)	58
Locking the Doors	58
Memory Lock	59
Autolock and Unlock	59
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock	59
Illuminated Entry	60
Rear Cargo Door Lock (If Equipped)	60
E-Guard Cargo Protection System™ (If Equipped)	61
System Features	61
System Procedure – Power Door Locks	61
System Procedure – Manual Door Locks	61
Emergency Lock Release	62
Security	63
SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	63
Anti-Theft Indicator	63
Automatic Arming	63
Automatic Disarming	63
Replacement Keys	64
Programming a Spare Key	64
Steering Wheel	66
ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL	66
VOICE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	66
CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	66
Wipers and Washers	67
WINDSHIELD WIPERS	67
WINDSHIELD WASHERS	67
Lighting	68
LIGHTING CONTROL	68
High Beams	68
Headlamp Flasher	68
INSTRUMENT LIGHTING DIMMER	69
DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL) (IF EQUIPPED)	69
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	70
INTERIOR LAMPS	70
Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	70
Cargo Lamps	70
Front and Rear Courtesy/Reading Lamps (If Equipped)	71
Windows and Mirrors	72
POWER WINDOWS (IF EQUIPPED)	72
One-Touch Down	72
Accessory Delay	72
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	73
Power Exterior Mirrors (If Equipped)	73
Foldaway Exterior Mirrors	73
Telescoping Mirror (If Equipped)	73
Spotter Mirror (If Equipped)	74
On Standard Mirror	74
On Telescoping Mirror	74
Integrated Blind Spot Mirrors (If Equipped)	75
INTERIOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	76
Auto-Dimming Mirror (If Equipped)	76
SUN VISORS	76
Illuminated Visor Vanity Mirror (If Equipped)	76
Instrument Cluster	77
GAUGES	77
Fuel Gauge	77
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge	78
Battery Voltage Gauge:	78
Information Display	78
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge	78
WARNING LAMPS AND INDICATORS	78
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS	82
Key In Ignition Warning Chime	82
Headlamps On Warning Chime	82
Parking Brake On Warning Chime	82
Information Displays	83
GENERAL INFORMATION	83
Base Information Display Controls	83
Standard Information Display Controls	83
System Check and Vehicle Feature Customization	84
INFORMATION MESSAGES	88
Climate Control	91
HEATER ONLY SYSTEM	91
MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL	92
REAR FAN SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	93
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE	93
General Hints	93
Heating the Interior Quickly	93
Recommended Settings for Heating	93
Cooling the Interior Quickly	94
Recommended Settings for Cooling	94
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods during Extreme High Ambient Temperatures	94
Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather	94
Maximum Cooling Performance in Instrument Panel or Instrument Panel and Floor Positions	94
Seats	95
SITTING IN THE CORRECT POSITION	95
HEAD RESTRAINTS	96
MANUAL SEATS	97
POWER SEATS	98
REAR SEATS	99
Rear Captains Chair (Passenger Side Only)	99
Quick-Release Captains Chair (Seven Passenger Configuration-Second Row Only)	99
Rear Bench Seat	101
Auxiliary Power Points	103
AUXILIARY POWER POINTS	103
Locations	103
	110
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	110
Using the Engine Block Heater	111
Fuel and Refueling	112
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS	112
FUEL QUALITY	113
Choosing the Right Fuel (Gasoline Engines)	113
Choosing the Right Fuel With a Flex Fuel Vehicle (If Equipped)	114
Octane Recommendations	114
RUNNING OUT OF FUEL	115
REFUELING	115
Fuel Filler Cap	116
FUEL CONSUMPTION	116
Filling the Tank	116
Calculating Fuel Economy	117
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	118
On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II)	119
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing	120
Transmission	121
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	121
Understanding the Gearshift Positions of the 4–Speed Automatic Transmission	121
Understanding the Shift Positions of the 5–Speed Automatic Transmission (If Equipped - 5.4L and 6.8L Gasoline Engines Only)	123
Brake-Shift Interlock	126
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow	127
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning	128
AXLE INFORMATION	128
Traction-Lok axle (if equipped)	128
Brakes	129
GENERAL INFORMATION	129
Brake Over Accelerator	129
Anti-Lock Brake System	129
HINTS ON DRIVING WITH ANTI-LOCK BRAKES	130
PARKING BRAKE	130
Traction Control	131
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	131
USING TRACTION CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	131
System indicator lights and messages	131
Stability Control	132
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	132
USING ADVANCETRAC® WITH RSC® (IF EQUIPPED)	134
Parking Aids	135
SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	135
Using the Rear Sensing System	136
REAR VIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	137
Using the Rear View Camera System	138
Adjusting the Rear View Camera Settings	138
Guidelines and the Centerline	139
Visual Park Aid Alert	139
Manual Zoom	140
Rear Camera Delay	140
Cruise Control	141
PRINCIPLES OF OPERATION	141
USING CRUISE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED)	141
Switching Cruise Control On	141
Setting a Speed	142
Changing the Set Speed	142
Canceling the Set Speed	142
Resuming the Set Speed	142
Switching Cruise Control Off	142
Driving Aids	143
STEERING	143
Load Carrying	144
LOAD LIMIT	144
Vehicle Loading – With and Without a Trailer	144
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type Vehicles	150
Towing	151
TOWING A TRAILER	151
Load Placement	151
RECOMMENDED TOWING WEIGHTS	152
ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS	155
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7–Pin Connector)	156
Hitches	156
Weight-Distributing Hitches	156
Safety Chains	157
Trailer Brakes	157
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller (If Equipped)	158
Procedure for Adjusting Gain	159
Explanation of Information Display Warning Messages	160
Points to Remember	161
Trailer Lamps	162
Using a Step Bumper (If Equipped)	162
Before Towing a Trailer	162
When Towing a Trailer	162
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)	163
TRANSPORTING THE VEHICLE	164
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS	165
Emergency Towing	165
Recreational Towing	165
Driving Hints	166
PREPARING TO DRIVE	166
Vehicle stability and handling	166
Emergency Maneuvers	167
BREAKING-IN	168
ECONOMICAL DRIVING	168
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	169
FLOOR MATS	170
Roadside Emergencies	172
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	172
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Getting Roadside Assistance	172
Vehicles Sold in the U.S.: Using Roadside Assistance	173
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside Assistance	173
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance	173
HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL	174
Fuel Pump Shut-off	174
JUMP-STARTING THE VEHICLE	175
Preparing Your Vehicle	175
Connecting the Jumper Cables	176
Jump Starting	177
Removing the Jumper Cables	177
Customer Assistance	178
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	178
Away from Home	178
Additional Assistance	179
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	180
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	181
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION or ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	182
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	182
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	184
Obtaining a French Owner’s Manual	185
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	185
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	185
Fuses	186
CHANGING A FUSE	186
Fuses	186
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color	186
FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART	187
Power Distribution Box	187
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel	191
Maintenance	194
GENERAL INFORMATION	194
Precautions	194
Working with the Engine Off	194
Working with the Engine On	194
OPENING AND CLOSING THE HOOD	195
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW	196
ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK	197
ENGINE OIL CHECK	197
Adding Engine Oil	198
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK	198
Checking the Engine Coolant	198
Adding Engine Coolant	199
Recycled Engine Coolant	200
Severe Climates	200
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling	201
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works	201
When Fail-Safe Mode is Activated	201
TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK	202
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (If Equipped)	202
Low Fluid Level	203
Correct Fluid Level	204
High Fluid Level	206
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels	207
Automatic Transmission Fluid Filter	208
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	208
BRAKE FLUID CHECK	208
POWER STEERING FLUID CHECK	209
FUEL FILTER	209
WASHER FLUID CHECK	209
CHANGING THE VEHICLE BATTERY	210
CHECKING THE WIPER BLADES	213
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	213
AIR FILTER CHECK	214
Changing the Air Filter Element	214
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS	215
Vertical and Horizontal Aim Adjustment (Sealed Beam Headlamps)	215
Vertical Aim Adjustment (Aerodynamic Headlamps)	216
CHANGING A BULB	218
Lamp Assembly Condensation	218
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs (Aerodynamic)	218
Replacing Headlamps (Sealed Beam)	219
Replacing Front Parking Lamp and Turn Signal Bulbs	220
Replacing Side Marker Bulbs	221
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs	222
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs	222
Replacing Stop, Turn, Tail, Side Marker, and Backup Lamp Bulbs	223
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART	224
Vehicle Care	225
GENERAL INFORMATION	225
CLEANING PRODUCTS	225
CLEANING THE EXTERIOR	225
Stripes or Graphics (if equipped)	226
Exterior Chrome	226
Underbody	226
Cleaning Plastic Exterior Parts	226
WAXING	227
REPAIRING MINOR PAINT DAMAGE	227
CLEANING THE ENGINE	227
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	228
CLEANING THE INTERIOR	229
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL AND INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LENS	229
CLEANING LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	230
CLEANING THE ALLOY WHEELS	231
VEHICLE STORAGE	231
Removing Vehicle from Storage	233
Wheels and Tires	234
GENERAL INFORMATION	234
Notice to Utility Vehicle, Van and Truck Owners	234
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles	235
TIRE CARE	236
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading	236
Treadwear	236
Traction AA A B C	237
Temperature A B C	237
Glossary of Tire Terminology	237
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	239
Information on P Type Tires	239
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for LT Type Tires	242
Information on T Type Tires	243
Location of the Tire Label	243
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	244
Tire Inflation Information	246
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems	247
Tire Wear	248
Damage	248
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number	249
Tire Replacement Requirements	249
Safety Practices	251
Highway Hazards	251
Tire and Wheel Alignment	251
Tire Rotation	252
USING SNOW CHAINS	253
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM	254
Changing Tires with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System	256
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System	256
When your temporary spare tire is installed	256
When you believe your system is not operating properly	257
When inflating your tires	258
How temperature affects your tire pressure	258
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Reset Procedure	259
Overview	259
Performing the System Reset Procedure	259
Full-size matching spare tire and wheel information	261
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL	261
Dissimilar Spare Tire and Wheel Assembly Information	262
Tire Change Procedure	264
Replacing the Tire	266
Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire	268
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	269
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications	269
Capacities and Specifications	271
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS	271
Engine Drivebelt Routing	272
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS	273
MOTORCRAFT® PART NUMBERS	280
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER	281
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL	282
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL	282
TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATION	282
Accessories	283
ACCESSORIES	283
Exterior style	283
Interior style	283
Lifestyle	283
Peace of mind	283
AUXILIARY SWITCHES (IF EQUIPPED)	285
Ford Extended Service Plan	286
FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS	286
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. only)	286
Ford ESP can quickly pay for itself	286
Coverage for up to 500+ covered components	286
Rental Car Reimbursement	286
Roadside Assistance	287
Transferable Coverage	287
Avoid the Rising cost of vehicle maintenance	287
Interest Free Financing Options Available	288
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)	288
Audio System	289
GENERAL INFORMATION	289
Radio Frequencies and Reception Factors	289
CD and CD Player Information	289
MP3 Track and Folder Structure	290
AM/FM	291
AM/FM/CD WITH SYNC®	292
SATELLITE RADIO INFORMATION (IF EQUIPPED)	294
Satellite Radio Channels	294
Satellite Radio Reception Factors	294
Sirius Satellite Radio Service	295
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (ESN)	295
Troubleshooting	296
AUXILIARY INPUT JACK	297
USB PORT (IF EQUIPPED)	298
SYNC®	299
GENERAL INFORMATION	300
Support	300
SYNC Owner Account	300
Driving Restrictions	300
Safety Information	300
Privacy Information	301
USING VOICE RECOGNITION	302
Initiating a Voice Session	302
System Interaction and Feedback	303
Adjusting the Interaction Level	303
Helpful Hints	304
USING SYNC WITH YOUR PHONE	304
Pairing a Phone for the First Time	304
Pairing Subsequent Phones	305
Phone Voice Commands	306
Making Calls	308
Receiving Calls	308
Phone Options during an Active Call	308
Accessing Features through the Phone Menu	310
Text Messaging	312
Receiving a Text Message	312
Sending, Downloading and Deleting Your Text Messages	312
Accessing Your Phone Settings	314
System Settings	316
Bluetooth Devices Menu Options	316
Advanced Menu Options	317
SYNC APPLICATIONS AND SERVICES (IF EQUIPPED)	319
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•

TBC GAIN = XX.X OUTPUT = / / / / / /:

Displays when you push

your vehicle’s brake pedal, or when you use the manual control. Bar

indicators illuminate in the information display to indicate the amount

of power going to the trailer brakes relative to the brake pedal or

manual control input. One bar indicates the least amount of output;

six bars indicate maximum output.

•

TRAILER CONNECTED:

Displays when the system senses a

correct trailer wiring connection (a trailer with electric trailer brakes)

during a given ignition cycle.

•

TRAILER DISCONNECTED:

Displays, accompanied by a single

audible chime, when the system senses a trailer connection and then

a disconnection, either intentional or unintentional, during a given

ignition cycle. It also displays if a truck or trailer-wiring fault occurs

causing the trailer to appear disconnected. This message can also

display if you use the manual control lever without a trailer

connected.

Manual control lever:

Slide the control lever to the left to turn on

the trailer’s electric brakes independent of the tow vehicle’s brakes. See

the following

Procedure for adjusting gain

section for instructions on

proper use of this feature. If you use the manual control while the brake

is also applied, the greater of the two inputs determines the power sent

to the trailer brakes.

•

Stop lamps:

Using the manual control lever illuminates both the

trailer brake lamps and your vehicle brake lamps except the center

high-mount stop lamp, if you make the proper electrical connection

to the trailer. Pressing your vehicle brake pedal also illuminates both

trailer and vehicle brake lamps.

Procedure for Adjusting Gain

Note:

Only perform this procedure in a traffic-free environment at

speeds of approximately 20–25 mph (30–40 km/h).

The gain setting sets the trailer brake controller for the specific towing

condition. You should change the setting as towing conditions change.

Changes to towing conditions include trailer load, vehicle load, road

conditions and weather.

The gain should be set to provide the maximum trailer braking assistance

while making sure the trailer wheels do not lock when using the brakes.

Locked trailer wheels may lead to trailer instability.

Make sure the trailer brakes are in good working condition,

functioning normally and properly adjusted. See your trailer dealer if

necessary.

158

Towing

2014 Econoline

(eco)

Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, November 2012

USA

(fus)