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Can be easily printed, in whole or in part. Does not require any software installation. Works on any computer, laptop, smartphone, iPad, iPhone, or tablet. Engines covered in our Ford Expedition repair manuals:. Engine — 4. Transmissions covered by our Ford Expedition service manual:. If the air bag is deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision.

Page 93 Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician. Page 94 To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child. Page 95 passenger side front and outboard rear seating positions if equipped. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage.

For more information on top tether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps. Page 96 Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1.

Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back.

Page 97 Seating and safety restraints 3. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until Page 98 Seating and safety restraints 7. Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt.

Page 99 Tether anchorage hardware kits part number D74 including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Tether anchor brackets may also be installed to the floor behind the second row seats.

This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Page Starting 2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. Make sure the parking brake is set. Make sure the gearshift is in P Park. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced. Turn the key to 5 START without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. Page Using the engine block heater if equipped An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly.

Page Starting Starting Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2. Adjust the heating or air conditioning if equipped to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled maintenance. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied.

Page Driving ABS warning lamp warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. Page Parking brake Apply the parking brake whenever the vehicle is parked.

To set the parking brake, press the parking brake pedal down until the pedal stops. The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated when the ignition is turned ON until the parking brake is released. Page Driving Pull the release lever to release the brake. Driving with the parking brake on will cause the brakes to wear out quickly and reduce fuel economy. Power steering uses energy from the engine to help steer the vehicle.

To prevent damage to the power steering pump: Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left for more than a few seconds when the engine is running. Page Driving Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steering assist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds, maneuverability will be increased. If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes at a constant vehicle speed, have the power steering system checked by your dealer or a qualified service technician.

Page Driving The air suspension shut-off switch is located behind an access panel underneath the passenger side instrument panel. Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver. Page To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off the ground, such as when changing a tire. Page Driving If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician.

Driving with a 4—speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions Pull the gearshift lever towards you and downward to move the automatic gearshift. Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy.

Transmission operates in gears one through four. Page Driving 2 Second Use 2 Second to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades.

Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 Second or to Overdrive. This unique system is interactive with the road, continually monitoring and adjusting torque delivery to the front and rear wheels to optimize vehicle control. Page Driving off-road with 4WD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.

Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Page Driving Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.

After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts, halfshafts and tires. Page Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle.

Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. The GVW is not a limit or a specification. Before adding any additional equipment, refer to these limitations.

If you are adding weight to the front of your vehicle, potentially including weight added to the cab , the weight added should not exceed the Front Axle Reserve Capacity FARC. For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing. Page Driving Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle.

See your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you.

Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades. When towing a trailer: Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. Page Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval, Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of the rear bumper and Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm six inches above the bottom edge of the rear bumper.

The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. The hazard lights control is located on top of the steering column. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Page Roadside Emergencies The fuses are coded as follows. Page Roadside emergencies If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Care chapter.

The high-current fuses are coded as follows. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that may be used as a spare or a regular tire. Page Roadside emergencies Removing the spare tire 1.

Open the liftgate. Twist counterclockwise and remove access plug if equipped from guide tube located just above the rear bumper. Insert the straight end of the jack handle into the guide tube. Forward motion will stop and resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged. Refer to the instruction sheet located behind the interior trim access panel with the jack for detailed tire change instructions.

Page Roadside emergencies 7. Turn OFF the air suspension switch if equipped. Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is completely off the ground. When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off the jack, even if the Page Front 4x4 Rear To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire.

Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. Page Roadside emergencies Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order shown. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrench away. Make sure the jack is fastened so it does not rattle when you drive. Unblock the wheels. Page Roadside emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery.

Page Roadside emergencies 3. Connect the negative - cable to the negative - terminal of the assisting battery.

Page Roadside emergencies Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for a further three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions.

Page It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.

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Manufacturer: Ford. Model: Expedition. Production Year: Step by Step Instructions. Many people look for the wiring diagrams and the fuse information within these working manuals too in order to fix electrical problems that may have appeared.

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