Ford 2009 Expedition v.2- Manuals

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury to yourself or others? Inthis guide, answers to such questions are contained in commentshighlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should beread and observed. Warning symbol...

Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle are capable of collecting andstoring diagnostic information about your vehicle. This potentiallyincludes information about the performance or status of various systemsand modules in the vehicle, such as engine, throttle, steering or brake...

and/or other details about the vehicle or crash to assist 911 operators toprovide the most appropriate emergency services. If you do not want todisclose this information, do not activate the feature. See your SYNC 威 supplement for more information. Using your vehicle with a snowplow Do not use this ...

WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safeoperation of their vehicle. Only use cel...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Airbag - Front Airbag - Side Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based P...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possiblycausing a fire. Powertrain malfunction/reducedpower (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when the engine hasdefaulted...

Low tire pressure warning (ifequipped): Illuminates when your tire pressure is low. If the lightremains on at start up or whiledriving, the tire pressure should bechecked. Refer to Inflating your tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. When the ignition is first turned to on, the light will ...

Four wheel drive low (RTT) (ifequipped): Displays when four-wheel drive low is engaged. Ifthe light fails to display when theignition is turned on, or remains on, have the system servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. Four wheel drive (RTT) (ifequipped): Displays when four-wheel drive is eng...

Turn signal chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is drivenmore than 1.5 miles (2.4 km). Message center activation chime: Sounds when some warning messages appear in the message center display for the first time. Reverse war...

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the on position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal operating range, have thevehicle’s electrical system checkedby your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil press...

AUDIO SYSTEMSQuick start — How to get going WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the s...

For a single CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, insert onlyone, label side up into the CD slot.LOADING CD and READING DISC will appear in the display. The firsttrack on the disc will begin playing. For an in-dash six CD system, if a disc is not already loaded, pressLOAD. Select a slot numbe...

While in folder mode, pressFOLDER to access the next folder on MP3 discs, if available. Press SHUFFLE to engage shufflemode. SHUFFLE ON will appear inthe display. If you wish to engageshuffle mode right away, press SEEK to begin random play. Otherwise,random play will begin when the current track is...

Track/Folder mode: Available only on MP3 discs in CD mode. In Track mode, pressing SEEK, SEEK will scroll through all tracks on the discIn Folder mode, pressing SEEK, SEEK will scroll only through tracks within the selected folder.Press FOLDER, FOLDER to access the previous/next folder (if available...

press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category. Press and hold SEEK, SEEK to fast seek through the previous /next channels. In TEXT MODE, press SEEK, SEEK to view the previous/additional display text. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radiosubscrip...

10. FF (Fast forward): In CD mode, press FF to manually advancein a track.In DVD mode (if equipped), press and hold to advance through thecurrent chapter. 11. REW (Rewind): In CD mode, press REW to manually reverse in atrack.In DVD mode (if equipped), press and hold to reverse through thecurrent cha...

14. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 15. ON/OFF/Volume: Press to turn ON/OFF. Turn to increase/decreasevolume. Note: If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition isturned off, the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening levelwhen the ignition switch is turne...

19. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. Auxiliary input jack (Line in) WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s pri...

1. MEDIA: Push repeatedly to cycle through available playing mediassuch as AM, FM1, FM2, CD, SAT1,SAT2, SAT3 (satellite radio ifequipped), DVD (if equipped) and*SYNC (if equipped). If in Dual Playmode, SHARED illuminates in theradio display when the front andrear modes are set to the samemedia. *Not...

Parental control Press the memory preset controls 3and 5 simultaneously on the frontaudio controls to disable the rearseat controls. They will remain disabled until the front seat passengers“enable” them again by simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 presetcontrols. The settings of the front seat cont...

Using headphones/Dual Play mode WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may becomeentangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves. Plug a 3.5 mm headphon...

CDs with homemade paper(adhesive) labels should not beinserted into the CD player asthe label may peel and cause theCD to become jammed. It isrecommended that homemadeCDs be identified withpermanent felt tip marker ratherthan adhesive labels. Ballpoint pens may damage CDs. Pleasecontact your authori...

Sample MP3 structure If you are burning your own MP3discs, it is important to understandhow the system will read thestructures you create. While variousfiles may be present, (files withextensions other than mp3), onlyfiles with the .mp3 extension will beplayed. Other files will be ignoredby the syst...

• Terrain: Hills, mountains, tall buildings, bridges, tunnels, freewayoverpasses, parking garages, dense tree foliage and thunderstorms caninterfere with your reception. • Station overload: When you pass a ground based broadcast repeatingtower, a stronger signal may overtake a weaker one and result ...

Quick start Your Family Entertainment System includes a DVD system, two sets ofwireless infrared (IR) headphones and a wireless infrared (IR) remotecontrol. To play a DVD in the DVD system: The DVD system can play DVD-Video, DVD-R, DVD-R/W discs as well asaudio CDs and video CDs. To ensure proper di...

1. Press the headphone/speaker / button on the DVD player or press the 2 and 4 memorypresets on the radio at the same time. A green light will illuminate next to either the A or B Headphone ControlButton to indicate which channel is active (able to be controlled). 2. Press MEDIA to change the audio ...

To adjust display brightness: To decrease/increase the brightnesslevel on the display screen, pressthe brightness control on the DVDsystem. A display will appear at thebottom of the screen indicating thebrightness level. The brightness display will only appear when the menuis not displayed. DVD play...

16. Cursor /Brightness controls: Use the cursor controls to makevarious selections when in anymenu. When not in a menu, and inDVD mode, press / to adjust the brightness. A display bar will appear at the bottom of the screenindicating the brightness levels. Remote control Unless otherwise stated, all...

4. RETURN: Press to return to the previous menu screen. 5. ANGLE (DVD dependent): Press to select the angle to view the scene. 6. Channel A/B: Press to select either A or B headphones and then use the MEDIA control to select the desired playing media for theheadphones. 7. VOL (Volume): When in Singl...

18. Fast reverse/Previous: When a DVD is playing, press and hold for a quick reverse within the DVD. Press and release for the previouschapter. Press PLAY to resume normal playback speed and volume.In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the previous track. 19. MENU: Press to access the DVD disc menu for se...

Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied withthe unit. Headphones Wireless headphones WARNING: The driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the drive...

Wired headphones WARNING: Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children operate the system while unsupervised. If wired headphones or auxiliary systems are used, children may becomeentangled in the cords and seriously injure themselves. WARNING: The driver should never use ...

Audio displays Your DVD system interacts closely with the front audio system. Statusmessages will appear in the radio display showing the DVD status. Somepossible radio display messages: • SINGLE PLAY or DUAL PLAY • DVD LOAD • DVD MENU • DVD STOP Audio interaction You can then also use the front aud...

When the DVD system is ON, youcan then press the memory presetcontrols 2 and 4 simultaneously totoggle between Single Play and Dual Play. In Single Play mode, allspeakers listen to the same media. In Dual Play mode, rear seatpassengers can use the infrared wireless, or wired (not included)headphones...

Safety information WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take theirfocus off the road. The driver’s primary responsibility is the safeoperation of their ve...

Do not operate video games or video equipment if the power cordsand/or cables are broken, split or damaged. Carefully place cords and/orcables where they will not be stepped on or interfere with the operationof seats and/or compartments. Disconnect video games and video equipment power cords and/or ...

Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems(headphone only mode) When the Family Entertainment System (FES) detects that the originalradio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from thevehicle, the FES will work in a state referred to as “Headphone OnlyMode.” This mode allows the FES to o...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. MAX A/C: Distributes recircu...

4. REAR Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and to set the desired rear cabin airflow temperaturewith the front control. The rear cabin airflow temperature will match thedriver airflow temperature setting when only the center rear temperaturelight ( REAR ) is illuminated. ...

2. Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and set the desired rear cabin airflow temperature with the front control. Therear cabin airflow temperature will match the driver airflow temperaturesetting when only the center rear temperature bar is illuminated. Therear cabin airf...

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Fan speed: Turn to select the desired fan speed. 2. Temperature/mode selection: The distribution of air from theoverhead and floor registers is basedon the temperature selected. Turnto select for comfort. To use the rear climate controls,ensure that REAR is...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parking lamps. Rotate to the second position to turn on the headlamps. Rotate back to to turn the headlamps off. Autolamp control The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on/off control ofthe exterior light...

Fog lamp control (if equipped) The headlamp control also operatesthe fog lamps. The fog lamps can beturned on when the headlampcontrol is in the or positions and the high beams arenot turned on. Pull the headlamp control towardsyou to turn the fog lamps on. Thefog lamp indicator light will illuminat...

WARNING: Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather. The Daytime Running Lamp (DRL) system does not activate the tail lamps and generally may notprovide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activateyour headlamps under these conditions may result i...

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the leftturn signal. • Push up to activate the right turnsignal. INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press theouter edge of the clear lens. Thefront row map lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument pan...

Second row map lamps (if equipped) The second row map lamps arelocated in the headliner above thesecond row seats. The second row map lamp lightswhen: • any door is opened, • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated up until the courtesy lamps come on, and • any of the remote entry controls are ...

Function Number of bulbs Trade number Approach/mirror turnsignal lamps (if equipped) 2 906 Mirror approachlamps – non turn signal(if equipped) 2 *See your dealer License lamp 2 168 Visor vanity lamp - Slide onrail system (SOR) 2 A6224PF High-mount brake lamp 5 W5W All replacement bulbs are clear in ...

5. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove fromthe lamp assembly. 6. Carefully pull the bulb out of thesocket and push in the new bulb. 7. Install the bulb socket into thelamp assembly and rotate clockwise. 8. Install the headlamp assemblyand secure with two retainer bolts. Replacing tail/...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is on, the speed ofthe wipers will automatically adjustwith the vehicle speed. T...

Windshield wiper rainlamp feature (if equipped with Autolamp) When the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight, and theheadlamp control is in the autolamp position, the exterior lamps will turnon after a brief delay and will remain on until the wipers are turned off. Rear window wiper/washer...

ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamp. Slide on rod feature (ifequipped) Rotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend it rearward foradditional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must beretracted befo...

Conversation mirror (if equipped) On double bin overhead consoles, the conversation mirror allows thedriver to view the rear seating area. WARNING: Do not use the conversation mirror to view rearward traffic, do not allow rear passengers to distract you from the driving task, and make sure the rear ...

To have full capacity usage of your power point, the engine is required tobe running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery. To preventthe battery from being discharged: • do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine isnot running, • do not leave battery chargers, video ...

Not equipped with rear climatecontrol Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lightersocket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand while it is heating, this willdamage the lighter element and socket. The lighter will be released fromit...

Press and pull the window switchesto open and close windows. • Push down (to the first detent)and hold the switch to open. • Pull up (to the first detent) andhold the switch to close. Rear Window Buffeting: When one or both of the rear windows are open, the vehicle may demonstrate a wind throb or bu...

Bounce-Back (Driver’s window only) When an obstacle has been detected in the window opening as thewindow is moving upward, the window will automatically reversedirection and move down. This is known as “bounce-back”. If the ignitionis turned off (without accessory delay being active) during bounce-b...

Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror Your vehicle is equipped with an interior rear view mirror which has anauto-dimming function. The electronic day/night mirror will change fromthe normal (high reflective) state to the non-glare (darkened) statewhen bright lights (glare) reach the mirror. W...

EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors The ignition can be in any position to adjust the power side view mirrors.To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyo...

Note: 10 or more switch activations within one minute, or repeated folding/unfolding of the mirrors while holding the switch rearward duringfull travel, may cause the system to disable the fold/unfold function toprotect motors from overheating. Should this occur, wait approximatelythree minutes with...

Signal indicator mirrors (if equipped) When the turn signal is activated,the lower portion of the mirrorhousing will blink. POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED) The accelerator and brake pedalshould only be adjusted when thevehicle is stopped and the gearshiftlever is in the P (Park) position....

Automatic power deploy: • The running boards will extenddown and out when the doors areopened. Automatic power stow: • The running boards will return tothe stowed position when thedoors are closed. There will be atwo second delay before therunning boards move in to thestowed position. Manual power d...

Note: Do not use the running boards, front and rear hinge assemblies, running board motors, or the running board under body mounts to liftthe vehicle when jacking. Please utilize proper jacking points. Refer to Changing the tires in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. WARNING: In extreme climates, exc...

• Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) These controls allow you to operate some radio control features. Audio control features Press MEDIA to select: • AM, FM...

For further information on the SYNC system, refer to the SYNC 威 supplement. Navigation system/SYNC 威 hands free control features (ifequipped) Press VOICE briefly until thevoice icon appears on the Navigation display to use the voicecommand feature. Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call...

Retain the original transmitter for use in other vehicles as well as forfuture programming procedures (i.e. new HomeLink 威 equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, theprogrammed Homelink 威 buttons be erased for security purposes, refer to Programming in thi...

5. Firmly press and release the “learn” or “smart” button. (The name andcolor of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step 6. 6. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds and release the programmed HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the pres...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmi...

STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the on position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status preceded...

Outside air temperature (OAT) The outside air temperature isshown together with the compassheading in the bottom row of themessage center display. Compass display (if equipped) The compass heading is displayed as one of N, NE, E, SE, S, SW, W andNW in the message center display. The compass reading ...

XXX MILES TO E FUEL LEVEL LOW — Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW — Indicates the washer fluid reservoir is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. OIL LIFE ...

Power Liftgate (if equipped) This feature allows users to open/close the rear liftgate at the touch of abutton. 1. To disable/enable the powerliftgate feature, select this functionfrom the SETUP control for thecurrent display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to turnthe power liftgate ON or OFF. If d...

System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for fourseconds. The message center will display the l...

TO EXIT 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE(if equipped) — Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. For moreinformation, refer to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4x4) operation in the Driving chapter. TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N(if equipped) — Displayed when 2WD is selected while the...

WARNING: Keep keys out of reach of children. Do not allow children to play near an open or moving power liftgate. The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P (Park). The chime willbeep once if conditions are not correct to start an operation. Theseconditions include: • or the ignition is in...

To manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate power function, refer to the Message center in this chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. Note: In case of operation in extreme cold -40°F (-40°C), or on extreme inclines, manual operation of the liftgate i...

Liftgate ajar signal If the liftgate or liftgate glass are not fully latched, you will receive a“LIFTGATE or LIFTGLASS AJAR” message on the instrument panel. Ifyou see this message, check both the liftgate glass and liftgate door toensure they are fully latched. WARNING: Make sure the liftgate is cl...

LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roofrack for transporting items on theexterior of the vehicle. Themaximum recommended load to becarried on the roof rack is 200 lb(90 kg), evenly distributed. Thecross-bars can be adjusted by usingthe thumbwheels at each end. Usethe tie-down loops on thet...

KEYS Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo Integrated KeyheadTransmitters (IKTs). The key bladefunctions as a programmed keywhich starts the vehicle andunlocks/locks all the doors. Thetransmitter portion functions as theremote entry transmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-p...

Recommended handling of the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(IKT) To avoid inadvertently activating the remote entry functions of yourvehicle, it is recommended that the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter(IKT) be handled properly when starting and turning off your vehicle. When inserting the IKT into thei...

POWER DOOR LOCKS Press control to unlock all doors. Press control to lock all doors. Smart locks This feature helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicleif your key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors or the liftgate and you lock thevehicle with the power...

Keyless entry keypad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the off position. 2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window. 3. Enter 5–digit entry code 4. Press and hold the 3 • 4. While holding the 3 • 4 press the 7 • 8. 5. Release the 7 • 8. 6. Release the 3 • 4. The user should receive a horn ...

Power door lock switch autounlock enable/disable procedure Before starting, ensure the ignition is in the off position and all vehicledoors are closed. You must complete Steps 1–5 within 30 seconds or theprocedure will have to be repeated. If the procedure needs to berepeated, wait a minimum of 30 s...

WARNING: Make sure the power liftgate is closed to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you must drive withthe liftgate open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into thevehicle. Car finder Press twice within t...

3. Within three seconds press the control on the remote entry transmitter. 4. A tone will be heard when the activation is complete. 5. Repeat this procedure for another remote entry transmitter if desired. Deactivating the memory feature To deactivate this feature: 1. Press and hold either the 1 or ...

4. Snap the battery cover back onto the key. Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the IKT to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The IKT should operate normally afterbattery replacement. Replacing lost Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKTs) If you would like to have your Integrated Key...

The lamps will automatically turn off: • if the ignition switch is turned to the on position, or • the control is pressed, or • after 25 seconds of illumination. Note: On some vehicles, the perimeter lamps illuminated entry feature will not activate in daylight conditions. Deactivating/activating pe...

The lights will turn off if all the doors remain closed and • 25 seconds elapse, or • the key is inserted in the ignition. Battery saver The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after theignition has been turned to the off position. • If the dome lamps were turned on using the p...

SECURILOCK™ PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock™ passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilizationsystem. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of cod...

Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indicator is located in the instrument panel cluster. • When the ignition is in the offposition, the indicator will flashonce every two seconds toindicate the SecuriLock™ systemis functioning as a theftdeterrent. • When the ignition is in the on position, the indi...

Each door, the hood, and the liftgate is armed individually, and if any areopen, they must be closed before the open entry point (door, hood, orliftgate) can enter the 20 second countdown. The turn signal lamps will flash once when all doors, the hood and theliftgate are closed indicating the vehicl...

SEATING Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that arevertically adjustable. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash, the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and/or operate the vehicle, until the head res...

2. Simultaneously press and holdboth the adjust/release button andthe unlock/remove button, then pullup on the head restraint. To reinstall the adjustable head restraint, do the following: 1. Insert the two stems into theguide sleeve collars. 2. Push the head restraint downuntil it locks. Properly a...

Using the armrest (if equipped) Push the release control to movethe armrest up or down. Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control islocated on the outboard side of theseat. Turn the lumbar support controlclockwise for more support. Turn the lumbar supportcounter-clockw...

Move the switch in the direction ofthe arrows to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the switch in the direction ofthe arrows to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Press the control to recline theseatback forward or rearward. Note: On vehicles with memory seats, to pre...

Heated seats WARNING: Persons who are unable to feel pain to the skin because of advanced age, chronic illness, diabetes, spinal cord injury, medication, alcohol use, exhaustion, or other physicalconditions, must exercise care when using the seat heater. The seatheater may cause burns even at low te...

To install a filter: • First, position the filter in itshousing making sure that the farforward end is all the way up inthe housing. Then push in on thecenter of the outside edge of thefilter and rotate up into thehousing until it clips into position. REAR SEATS Folding down the 2nd row 40% seat sys...

To return the seat to a seating position: 1. Push the seat down and latch tothe floor with a moderate amount ofeffort and speed. 2. Make sure the seat is latched tothe floor. 3. Bring the seat back to an uprightposition. The seatback should lockinto position. Note : If the seat back will not return ...

Exiting the 3rd row 1. Pull the strap located at thebottom outboard of the seat back torelease the seat from the floor, androtate the seat up towards the frontseat. 2. Follow the directions above toreturn the seat from the E-Z entryand to the upright position. Reclining the 2nd row outboard 40% seat...

The rear seat heat controls are located on the rear of the center console. To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of thecontrol for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. • Push the indicated side of thecontrol for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module r...

Third row power folding seat (if equipped) Note : Be sure that the head restraints are folded down beforepowering the 3rd row seat down. The control buttons are located onthe right-hand rear quarter trimpanel (accessible from the liftgatearea). Push the bottom portion of thecontrol button to lower t...

opening any door, pressing the unlock button on the key fob,pressing any keyless entry keypad button, or turning the ignitionkey. SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System 姞 The Personal Safety System 威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is desi...

Determining if the Personal Safety System 姞 is operational The Personal Safety System 威 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Referto the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of th...

WARNING: It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do notallow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equippedwith seats and safety belts. Be sure ...

• Front and rear seats 2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from thebuckle. • Front and rear seats The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front outboard passenger andrear seat safety belts have three types of l...

Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt will still retract toremove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automatic locking mode is not available on the driver safety belt. When to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat (except a booster) is...

WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the combination lap and shoulder belt system at all passenger seating positions must be checked by an authorized dealer to verify that the “automatic lockingretractor” feature for child seats is still functioning properly, in additionto other checks for proper s...

Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt heightadjustments for the driver and rightfront passenger. Adjust the height ofthe shoulder belt so the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. To lower the shoulder belt height,squeeze the side release buttonswith your thumb and finge...

To adjust the comfort guide: 1. Slip the shoulder belt into thebelt guide. (The portion of the beltbetween the latch tongue and theD-ring, not the portion where thebelt exits from the quarter trimpanel.) 2. Slide the guide up or down alongthe webbing so that the belt iscentered on the occupant’s sho...

seconds with the light off, then followed by the safety belt warninglight flashing four times per second for three seconds again. AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfr...

Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. WARNING: Airb...

The airbags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After airbagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion pr...

• one or more impact and safing sensors and diagnostic monitor (RCM), • a readiness light and tone • the electrical wiring which connects the components. The RCM (restraints control module) monitors its own internal circuitsand the supplemental airbag electrical system wiring (including theimpact se...

WARNING: Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy 威 system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy 威 . See your authorized dealer. WARNING: All occupants of the vehicle including the driver should always wear their safe...

The S.O.S. Post Crash Alert can be turned off when any one of thefollowing actions are taken by the driver or any other person: • pressing the hazard control button, • or pressing the panic button on the remote entry transmitter. The feature will continue to operate until the vehicle runs out of pow...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended re-straint type Infantsor tod-dlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infant car-rier, convertible seat,or toddler seat). ...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Re-straintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated be- low by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safety...

Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that isappropriate for their age, height and weight. All children are shapeddifferently. The child height, age and weight thresholds provided arerecommendations or the minimum requirements of law. The NationalHighway T...

Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps.Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter. Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchorsshown. WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a ...

Some of the rear seats of your vehicle are equipped with built-in tetherstrap anchors located behind the seats as described below. In the third row center seating position, the tether anchor is a loop atthe bottom of the seatback. The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positio...

5. Rotate the tether strap clip. 6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. Third row center seating position 1. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. For vehicles with adjustable head restraints, route the tether strap un...

3. Clip the tether strap through theanchor loop as shown. If the tether strap is clippedincorrectly, the child safety seat maynot be retained properly in theevent of a collision. 4. Tighten the child safety seattether strap according to themanufacturer’s instructions. If the safety seat is not ancho...

Children and booster seats vary in size and shape. Choose a booster thatkeeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across thestomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest andrest snugly near the center of the shoulder. The drawings below comparethe ideal fit (cente...

Move a child to a different seating location if the shoulder belt does notstay positioned on the shoulder during use. Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. WARNING: Never place, or allow a child to place, the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind the back be...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allow you to select different drive modes asnecessary. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedurescan be found in the Driving chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be f...

Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate ofthe tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specifiedgovernment test course. For example, a tire graded 150 would wear oneand one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well on the government course as a tire graded 100. The ...

Every day before you drive, check your tires. If one looks lower than theothers, use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires and adjust ifrequired. At least once a month and before long trips, inspect each tire and checkthe tire pressure with a tire gauge (including spare, if equipped). Inflatea...

WARNING: Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather, storage conditions, and conditions of use (load, speed,inflation pressure, etc.) the tires experience throughout their lives.In general, tires should be replaced after six years regardless of treadwear. However, heat cau...

Important: Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle. It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed onyour vehicle) are not designed t...

Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of yourvehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires. If yourvehicle seems to pull to one side when you’re driving, the wheels may beout of alignment. Have an authorized dealer check the wheel ali...

4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. Tire Quality Grades donot apply ...

following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that may cause undesired operation. WARNING: The Tire Pressure Monitoring System is NOT a substitute for manually checking tire pressure. The ...

When your temporary spare tire is installed When one of your road tires needs to be replaced with the temporaryspare, the TPMS system will continue to identify an issue to remind youthat the damaged road wheel/tire needs to be repaired and put back onyour vehicle. To restore the full functionality o...

Low TirePressureWarningLight Possiblecause Customer Action Required FlashingWarningLight Spare tirein use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair thedamaged road wheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore system functionality. For adescription of how the system functions underthese condition...

SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS WARNING: Snow tires must be the same size, load index, speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, ve...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehi...

GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Labellocated on the B-Pillar or the edge of the driver’s door. The totalload on each axle must never exceed its GAWR....

WARNING: Exceeding the Safety Compliance Certification Label vehicle weight rating limits could result in substandard vehicle handling or performance, engine, transmission and/or structuraldamage, serious damage to the vehicle, loss of control and personalinjury. GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the...

WARNING: Do not use replacement tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle’s GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tireswith a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWRand GAWR limitations. WARNING: Exceeding any vehicle ...

• A final example for your vehicle with 1,400 lb. (635 kg) of cargo andluggage capacity. You and one of your friends decide to pick upcement from the local home improvement store to finish that patioyou have been planning for the past 2 years. Measuring the inside ofthe vehicle with the rear seat fo...

Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - lb. (kg) Trailer weight range (0 - maximum) lb. (kg) Expedition EL (U.S. Only) Expedition Max (Canada Only) 4x2 5.4L with standard trailer tow package All 12100 (5488) 0–6000 (0–2721) 5.4L with optional trailer tow package All 15000 (6804) 0–8900 (0–4037) Expedi...

Weight distributing hitch When hooking up a trailer using a load equalizing hitch, always use thefollowing procedure: 1. Park the unloaded vehicle on a level surface. With the ignition in theON position and all doors closed, allow the vehicle to stand (withoutpassengers) for several minutes so that ...

The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at theGVWR not GCWR. Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles. Make sure all runninglights, brake lights, turn signals and hazard lights are working. Contactyour authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper ...

Trailer towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip toget the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, makewider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you ...

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged inwater. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or ...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 2. Accessory— allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 3. On— all electrical circuitsoperational. Warning lightsillumi...

4. Make sure the parking brake isset. 5. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start). Some warning lights will briefly illuminate. See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights. Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to ...

Guarding against exhaust fumes Carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoidits dangerous effects. WARNING: If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important ventilating infor...

How to use the engine block heater Ensure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. To cleanthem, use a dry cloth. Depending on the type of factory installed equipment, your engine blockheater system may consume anywhere between 400 watts or 1000 wattsof power per hour. Your factory i...

Anti-lock brake system (ABS) On ABS-equipped vehicles, a noise from the hydraulic pump motor andpulsation in the pedal may be observed during ABS braking events. Pedalpulsation coupled with noise while braking under panic conditions or onloose gravel, bumps, wet or snowy roads is normal and indicate...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned on) until theparking brake is released....

Electronic Stability Control (ESC) Electronic Stability Control (ESC) may enhance your vehicle’s directionalstability during adverse maneuvers, for example when cornering severelyor avoiding objects in the roadway. ESC operates by applying brakes toone or more of the wheels individually and, if nece...

AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling andgeneral vehicle performance during: • Certain road conditions • Steering maneuvers • Braking • Acceleration This system keeps the rear of your vehicle at a constant level byautomatically adding air...

WARNING: In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt. Utility vehicles and trucks have larger tires and increased groundclearance, giving the vehicle a higher center of gravity than a passengercar. WARNING: Vehicles with a higher cent...

3. Remove the access plug on top ofthe steering column. 4. Using a flat-head screwdriver orsimilar tool, move the brake-shiftinterlock actuator spindle towardthe left, apply the brake and shiftthe transmission into N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. 6. Reinstall the access plug. WARNING: Do not driv...

the off position, it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle’sbrakelamps are not operating properly. Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter. If the fuse is not blown, perform the following procedure: 1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to off, then remove th...

transmission is in the D (Overdrive) position; this engine braking willslow the vehicle and assist the driver in controlling the vehicle whendescending a grade. Depending on driving conditions and loadconditions, the transmission may downshift, slow the vehicle and controlthe vehicle speed when desc...

If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in asteady pattern. Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal op...

Audible Warnings Distance to Object Warning Speed above 2.5 mph (4 km/h) up to 1.6 feet (.5 meters) Solid 1.6 feet (.5 meters) to 3.1 feet (1 meter) Fast beep 3.1 feet (1 meter) to 5.7 feet (1.8 meters) Medium/fast beep 5.7 feet (1.8 meters) to 9 feet(2.8 meters) Medium beep 9 feet (2.8 meters) to 1...

REARVIEW CAMERA SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The camera system located on theliftgate provides a video image,which appears in the rearviewmirror or on the navigation screen(if equipped), of the area behind thevehicle. It adds assistance to thedriver while reversing or reverseparking the vehicle. To use the ...

Note: The default setting for the camera delay is off. Push the “Settings” button found on the navigation screen (if equipped) to set the cameradelay feature to on or off. When towing, the camera system will only see what is being towedbehind the vehicle; this might not provide adequate coverage as ...

Servicing • If the image comes on while the vehicle is not in R (Reverse), havethe system inspected by your authorized dealer. • If the image is not clear, then check if there is anything covering thelens such as dirt, mud, ice, snow, etc. If the image is still not clearafter cleaning, have your sys...

Positions of the Control Trac system The Control Trac system functionsin four modes: • 2H (2WD) delivers power to the rear wheels only. This isappropriate for normal on-roaddriving on dry pavement andprovides best fuel economy. • 4A (4X4 AUTO) provides electronic control four-wheeldrive with power d...

WARNING: Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorilyunder off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers inthese vehicles. Note: The Control Trac select...

• It often may be less risky to strike small objects, such as highwayreflectors, with minor damage to your vehicle rather than attempt asudden return to the pavement which could cause the vehicle to slidesideways out of control or roll over. Remember, your safety and thesafety of others should be yo...

Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoidthe emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,not more...

If the transmission, transfer case, front axle or rear axle are submergedin water, their fluids should be checked and changed, if necessary. Driving through deep water may damage the transmission. If the front or rear axle is submerged in water, the axle lubricant shouldbe replaced. After driving th...

Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle have been designedand tested to provide predictable performance whether loaded or emptyand durable load carrying capability. For this reason, Ford MotorCompany strongly recommends that you do not make modifications suc...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Getting roadside assistance To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the...

Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guidefor information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts • towing of your disabled vehicle • emergency travel expense reimbursement • travel planning benefits In Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you maypurchase exten...

FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH FUEL RESET The fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the electricfuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. After a collision, if the engine cranks but does not start, the fuel pumpshut-off switch may have been activated. The fuel ...

FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in thevehicle are not working, a fuse mayhave blown. Blown fuses areidentified by a broken wire withinthe fuse. Check the appropriatefuses before replacing any electricalcomponents. Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage r...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located under the right-hand side of the instrumentpanel. To remove the trim panel for accessto the fuse box, pull the paneltoward you and swing it out awayfrom the side and remove it. Toreinstall it, line up the tabs with thegrooves on the panel, t...

WARNING: To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. The hig...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 71 20A** Auxiliary power point 72 20A** Auxiliary power point 73 — Not used 74 30A** Driver power seat/DSM 75 20A* PCM – voltage power 1 76 20A* PCM – voltage power 2 77 15A* Voltage power 4, Ignition coils 78 — Not used 79 20A* PCM – voltage po...

WARNING: Refer to Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, itwill no longer function. Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information WARNING: Failure to follow these guidelines could resul...

• Comfort and noise • Ground clearance and parking at curbs • Winter weather driving capability • Wet weather driving capability 3. Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than one di...

Stopping and securing the vehicle 1. Park on a level surface, activatethe hazard flashers and set theparking brake. 2. Place the gearshift in P (Park)and turn the engine off. Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Item Loc...

Removing the spare tire 1. Remove the jack handle andwinch extension from the tray andassemble them. 2. Open the spare tire winch accessplug in the bottom of thecompartment for the jack and toolstray. 3. Insert the winch extension toolassembly through the access hole inthe floor and engage the winch...

WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 km)after any wheel disturbance (tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheelremoval, etc.). Bolt size Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N • m M14 x 2.0 150 200 * Torque specifications are for nut and bo...

RUNNING OUT OF FUEL If you have run out of fuel and need to refill the vehicle with a portablefuel container, see Running out of fuel in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for proper fuel filling method using a portable fuel container and the included fuel filler funnel. Do not insert the no...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, theautomatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, thetransmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation isconsidered normal and will not affect function or durability of thetransmi...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the jumpstarting stud located in the engine compartment, near the washer fluidbottle. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Note: Do not attach the negative (-) cable to fuel lines, engine roc...

Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3. Once the disabled vehicle has been started, run both engines for anadditional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the j...

4. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of thedisabled vehicle’s battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cablesremoved, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. + – + – 2009 Expedition (exd) Owners Guid...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized towtruck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual forproper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle (without accessto wheel dollies, car...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED Warranty repairs to your vehicle must be performed by an authorizedFord, Lincoln, or Mercury dealer. While any authorized dealer handlingyour vehicle line will provide warranty service, we recommend youreturn to your selling authorized dealer who wants to ensure yourcon...

In Canada: Mailing address (Ford vehicles) Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Mailing address (Lincoln vehicles) Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oak...

If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an anti-knockindex lower than is recommended for your vehicle, contact a regionaloffice or owner relations/customer relationship office. The use of leaded fuel in your vehicle without proper conversion maydamage the effectiveness of your emi...

Obtaining a French owner’s guide French Owner’s Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer orby writing to:Ford Motor Company of Canada, LimitedService Publications CHQ202The Canadian RoadP.O. Box 2000Oakville, ON, CanadaL6J 5E4 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your v...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is availablefrom your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

• After polishing chrome bumpers, apply a coating of MotorcraftPremium Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), available from your authorized dealer,or an equivalent quality product to help protect from environmentaleffects. WAXING • Wash the vehicle first. • Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Pr...

ENGINE Engines are more efficient when they are clean because grease and dirtbuildup keep the engine warmer than normal. When washing: • Take care when using a power washer to clean the engine. Thehigh-pressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and causedamage. • Do not spray a hot engine with ...

WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES The windshield, rear and side windows and the wiper blades should becleaned regularly. If the wipers do not wipe properly, substances on thevehicle’s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause. These may includehot wax treatments used by commercial car washes, water repellen...

• Be certain to wash or wipe your hands clean if you have been incontact with certain products such as insect repellent and suntanlotion in order to avoid possible damage to the interior paintedsurfaces. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish of the instrument panel, ...

WARNING: Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, as these actions may weaken the belt webbing. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with seat-mounted airbags, do not use chemical solvents or strong detergents. Such products could contaminate the side-airbag system and aff...

LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH EXPEDITION ONLY(IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle is equipped with seating covered in premium, top-grainleather which is extremely durable, but still requires special care andmaintenance in order to ensure longevity and comfort. Regular cleaning and conditioning will maintai...

Conditioning Bottles of King Ranch Leather Conditioner are available at the KingRanch Saddle Shop. Visit the Web site at www.krsaddleshop.com , or telephone (in the United States) 1–800–282–KING (5464). If you areunable to obtain King Ranch Leather Conditioner, use another premiumleather conditioner...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle, we provide scheduled maintenance information which makes tracking routine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer canprovide the necessary parts and service. Check your Warranty Guide/Customer Infor...

Working with the engine on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. OPENING THE HOOD 1. Ins...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Battery 2009 Expedi...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meetsFord specification WSB-M8B16-A2.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES It is recommended that wiper blades are renewed before winter. To replace the wiper blades: 1. Fold back the wiper arm andposition the wiper blade at rightangles to the wiper arm. 2. To remove, press the retainingclip (A) to disengage the wiperblade, then pull the blade dow...

4. To attach the new wiper to thewiper arm, align the cross pin andkeyway (denoted with the arrows)and firmly press the wiper bladeinto the wiper arm until an audiblesnap is heard. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for che...

• If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within thenormal operating range. • If required, add engine oil to theengine. Refer to Adding engine oil in this chapter. • Do not overfill the enginewith oil. Oil levels above thismark may cause enginedamage. If the ...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conformsto the current engine and emission system protection standards and f...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, keep...

WARNING: Keep batteries out of reach of children. Batteries contain sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin, eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when working near the battery to protect againstpossible splashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin oreyes, flush immediately with water f...

• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idletrim is eventually relearned. If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the bat...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interv...

• Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalentmeeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, ...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposi...

Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling systemand engine protection. What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle tobe driven tempo...

3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low. WARNING: Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Driving the vehicle withou...

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle beforefueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal if swallowed. Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highlytoxic an...

Refueling WARNING: Fuel vapor burns violently and a fuel fire can cause severe injuries. To help avoid injuries to you and others: • Read and follow all the instructions on the pump island; • Turn off your engine when you are refueling; • Do not smoke if you are near fuel or refueling your vehicle; ...

Choosing the right fuel Use only UNLEADED FUEL and FUEL ETHANOL (Ed75–Ed85). The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage yourvehicle. Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metalliccompounds, including manganese-based additives. Note: Use of any fuel other ...

Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet theWorld-Wide Fuel Charter. Unleaded gasoline engines If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different br...

ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY Measuring techniques Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, thedriver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently aspossible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings areNOT accurate as a measure of fuel eco...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in miles or kilometers). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (ingallons or liters). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...

POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to scheduled maintenance information. 1. Start the engine and let it rununtil it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolanttemperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal areabetween H and C). 2. While the engin...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does notconsume fluid. However, the fluid level sho...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to complement th...

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information inmind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to yo...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................289 Accessory delay ........................114 AdvanceTrac ..............................291 Air cleaner filter ...............395, 398 Air suspension ...........................297 description ..............................297 Airbag supplementalrestraint sy...

checking and adding ..............369dipstick ....................................369filter, specifications ........371, 398recommendations ...................371refill capacities ........................399specifications ..........................399 Event data recording ....................7 Exhau...

V Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................405 Vehicle loading ..........................267 Ventilating your vehicle ...........286 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................367 Water, Driving through .............318 Wind...