Ford 2012 Expedition v.1- Manuals

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

DATA RECORDING 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, st...

CELL PHONE USE The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasinglyimportant in the conduct of business and personal affairs. However,drivers must not compromise their own or others’ safety when usingsuch equipment. Mobile Communications can enhance personal safetyand security when app...

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 Instrument cluster shown in standard measure; metric similar. 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.Ma...

Solid illumination after the engine is started indicates the on-boarddiagnostics system (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Refer to On-board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic co...

WARNING: Driving a vehicle with the brake system warning light on is dangerous. A significant decrease in braking performance may occur. It will take you longer to stop the vehicle.Have the vehicle checked by your authorized dealer. Driving extendeddistances with the parking brake engaged can cause ...

Transmission Tow/Haul Feature(RTT): Displays when the Tow/Haul feature has been activated. Refer tothe Driving chapter for transmission function and operation. If the light flashes steadily, have thesystem serviced immediately, damage to the transmission could occur. AdvanceTrac 威 /Traction control ...

Four-wheel drive auto (RTT) (ifequipped): Displays when four-wheel drive automatic mode isengaged. If the light fails to displaywhen the ignition is turned on, orremains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorizeddealer. Door ajar (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when the ignition is in...

GAUGES Instrument cluster shown in standard measure; metric similar. 1. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scalemay damage the engine. 2. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the i...

3. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem for approximately twoseconds until the message center displays HOLD RESET FOR SYSTEMCHECK. Do not hold the stem down at this point as you do not want toenter the system check. Instead, quickly release the stem and repeatedlypress it again to scroll through the...

4. DOOR/LIFTGATE/GLASS AJAR 5. BRAKE SYSTEM 6. TIRE PRESSURE 7. FUEL LEVEL (will only display if 50 miles or less to empty) 8. MYKEY DISTANCE (if programmed) 9. MYKEY(S) PROGRAMMED 10. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is required whenever indicated b...

AUTOLOCK This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle isshifted into any gear, putting the vehicle in motion. Press the RESET control to turn autolock on or off. AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’sdoor is opened within 10 minutes o...

OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle’s message center is capable of monitoring many vehiclesystems and will alert you to potential vehicle problems and variousconditions with an informational message followed by a long indicatorchime. The message center display is located in the instru...

AVG MPG (L/100km) Average fuel economy displays your average fuel economy in miles/gallonor liters/100 km. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing distance traveledby gallons of fuel used (liters of fuel used by 100 kilometers traveled),your figure may be different than displayed for ...

System check and vehicle feature customization Press the SETUP button repeatedlyto cycle the message center throughthe following features: RESET FOR SYSTEM CHECK When this message appears, press the RESET button and the messagecenter will begin to cycle through the following systems and provide asta...

EASY ENTRY (if equipped) This feature automatically moves the driver’s seat backwards for easyexit/entry from the vehicle. Press the RESET button to turn the easy entry/exit seat on or off. AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) Before disabling the air suspension, make sure the liftgate and liftgateglass are...

Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point thatvaries slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is fourdegrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as thevehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate thiserror. Do the fo...

ENGLISH / FRENCH / SPANISH RESET FOR NEW Allows you to choose which language the message center will display in.Selectable languages are English, Spanish, or French. Press RESET to cycle through each of the language choices. Press and hold RESET for two seconds to set the language choice. System war...

AUDIO SYSTEMS AM/FM single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system(if equipped) 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 or feature that maytake their focus off the r...

Adjust 1–7: Increasing this setting from 1 (lowest setting) to 7 (highest setting) allows the radio volume to automatically change slightly withvehicle speed to compensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3; SPEED OFF turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting. Track/Fol...

In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel. In CATEGORY MODE, press SEEK, SEEK to select a category (Jazz, Rock, News, etc.). Once the desired category is in the display, press SEEK, SEEK to seek to the previous/next channel in the selected category....

9. FOLDER: In folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, ifavailable. 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 manua...

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 or feature that maytake their focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperat...

1. MEDIA: Push repeatedly to cycle through available playing mediassuch as AM, FM1, FM2, CD, SAT1,SAT2, SAT3 (satellite radio ifequipped), DVD (if equipped) andSYNC 威 (if equipped). If in Dual Play mode, SHARED illuminates in theradio display when the front andrear modes are set to the samemedia. No...

Parental control The multimedia system allows forthree varying levels of parentalcontrol over rear-seat controls. Bysimultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 buttons, the rear passengers may beallowed to access FULL or LOCAL control or be LOCKED out of rearseat controls altogether. After the ignition has ...

The front speakers remain playing for the front passengers. Press thespeaker button, or the 2/4 preset buttons simultaneously on the radioagain to deactivate the headphones and dual play mode. The wordsSINGLE PLAY will illuminate on the radio display and fade control andsound from rear speakers will...

• Wipe discs from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Clean using a circular motion. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4.75 in(12 cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technicalincompatibility, certain recordable and...

MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structureas follows: • There are two different modes for MP3 disc playback: MP3 track mode(system default) and MP3 folder mode. For more information on trackand folder mode, refer to Sample MP3 structure in th...

Radio Display Condition Action Required NO TEXT Song title information not available. Song title information not available at this time on this channel. The system is working properly. NO TEXT Category information not available. Category information not available at this time on this channel. The sy...

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...

3. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear of the floor console (if equipped), or to activate the auxiliary A/C system per thesettings on the front control. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off. 4. REAR Rear temperature control: Press to enable the auxiliary system and to set t...

17. EXT: Press to display the outside temperature. Press again to display the cabin temperature settings. Note: Exterior readings are more accurate when the vehicle is moving. 18. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear of the floor console. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off...

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly openfor 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been “aired out.” • A small amount of air may be felt from the floor vent regardless of ...

AUXILIARY CLIMATE CONTROL 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 pressed on th...

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...

High beams • Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. • Pull the lever toward you todeactivate. Flash-to-pass Pull toward you slightly to activateand release to deactivate. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on at reduced intensity output. To activate: • the ...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel and all applicableswitches in the vehicle duringheadlamp and parking lampoperation. Move the control to the full uprightposition, past detent, to turn on theinterior lamps. Move the control to the full downposition, past detent...

2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a3.0 mm circle on the lens) to the ground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter)horizontal reference line on the vertical wall or screen at this height (apiece of masking tape works well). 3. Turn on the low beam headlamps to illuminate th...

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 panel dimmerswitch is rotated until thecourtesy lamps come on. • the remote entry controls arepressed and the ig...

Rear cargo lamp The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened, and theswitch is in the middle position. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated until thecourtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controlsare pressed and ignition is off(and switch is in the middleposition). With the i...

Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position. 2. Open the hood. 3. At the back of the headlamp,remove the two headlamp assemblyretainer bolts. 4. Slide headlamp assembly forwardand off...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn/sidemarker signal bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the off position.2. Open the hood. 3. At the back of the headlamp,remove the two headlamp assemblyretainer bolts. 4. Slide headlamp assembly forwardand off the retaining tab to exposethe back of th...

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...

Courtesy wipe feature: One extra wipe will occur a few seconds after washing the front window to clear any excess washer fluid remaining onthe windshield. Note: Do not operate the washer when the washer reservoir is empty. This may cause the washer pump to overheat. Check the washer fluidlevel frequ...

TILT STEERING WHEEL 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering up or downuntil you find the desired location. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. WARNING: Never adjust the steering column when the vehicl...

OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour option package. Forward storage bin (if equipped) The storage compartment may beused to store a pair of sunglasses.Press the release area on the rearedge of the bin door to open thestorage compartment. The ...

Note: The 110V AC power point is equipped with a cap which providesprotection from inserting objectsinto the socket. The cap shouldalways be in a closed positionwhenever the power point outlet isnot in use. The 110V AC power point is locatedon the back of the center console. The power outlet is not ...

One-touch up or down (driver’s window only) This feature allows the driver’s window to open or close fully withoutholding the control down. To operate one-touch down, press the switch completely down to thesecond detent and release quickly. The window will open fully.Momentarily press the switch to ...

INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rearview mirror has two pivot points on the support armwhich lets you adjust the mirror up or down and from side to side. WARNING: Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion. Automatic dimming interior rear view mirror The interior rear view mirror has an au...

The power-fold mirrors may be moved inward/outward manually.However, if a mirror is moved manually, it will need to be reset. A mirrorwhich has not been reset may appear to be loose. To reset: with theswitch in the center position, momentarily pull the switch rearward tofold the mirrors in. An audib...

Blind spot mirrors Your vehicle is equipped with blind spot mirrors. Refer to Blind spot mirrors in the Driving chapter. 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. Pr...

SPEED CONTROL With speed control set, you can maintain a set speed without keepingyour foot on the accelerator pedal. WARNING: Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery or unpaved. Using speed control The speed controls are located on the steering wheel. Th...

STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Audio control features MEDIA: Press repeatedly to scroll through available audio modes. SEEK: Press to select the previous/next radio stationpreset, CD track or satellite radiostation preset depending on whichmedia mode you are in. + VOL – (Volume): Press to inc...

For further information on the SYNC 威 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 ca...

FCC and RSS-210 Industry Canada Compliance The Car2U 威 system complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to the following twoconditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)This device must accept any interference received ...

WARNING (Continued) • Check attachment of floor mats on a regular basis. Always properlyreinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaningor replacement. • Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot wellwhile the vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can beco...

If the liftgate reverses and starts to close after a open request, a fastcontinuous chime indicates excessive load on the gate or a possible strutfailure. If any excessive load is removed and you still have a fasterchime, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Do not attempt...

Note: For the best performance allow the power system to open the liftgate after releasing the control button. Continued upward force afterunlatching may activate the obstacle detection feature and stop thepower operation. Note: If weight is added to the gate (bike rack, snow, etc.) the gate may aut...

Liftgate window To open the liftgate window, pressthe button in the center of theliftgate above the license plate. MANUAL LIFTGATE (IF EQUIPPED) The liftgate area is only intended for cargo, not passengers. You can openand close the liftgate from outside the vehicle. The liftgate cannot beopened fro...

WARNING: Do not load any objects on the shelf that may obstruct your vision or strike occupants of the vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or collision. WARNING: Do not place people or pets on or under the parcel shelf. LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roofrack for transporting items on...

KEYS Your vehicle may be equipped withtwo integrated keyhead transmitters(IKTs). The key blade functions as aprogrammed key which starts thevehicle and unlocks/locks all thedoors. The transmitter portionfunctions as the remote entrytransmitter. Your IKTs are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-p...

MYKEY 姞 The MyKey 威 feature allows you to program a restricted driving mode to promote good driving habits. All but one of the keys programmed to thevehicle can be activated as a MyKey 威 . The key will remain restricted until MyKey 威 is cleared. Any remaining keys are referred to as an “administrato...

3. Press and release the RESET button. HOLD RESET TO CONFIRMCLEAR is displayed. 4. Press and hold the RESET button for two seconds until ALL MYKEYSCLEARED is displayed. Check MyKey 威 system status The vehicle system check will provide the status of the following MyKey 威 parameters: • MYKEY MILES — T...

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...

Car finder Press twice within three seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locateyour vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash f...

Deprogramming memory feature from the transmitter To deactivate this feature:1. Press and hold either the 1 or 2 button on the driver’s door for fiveseconds. A tone will be heard after 1 1 ⁄ 2 seconds when the memory store is done, continue to hold until a second tone is heard after five seconds.2. ...

How to reprogram your integrated keyhead transmitters (IKTs) To program a new integrated keyhead transmitter yourself, refer to Programming spare keys in the SecuriLock 威 passive anti-theft system section of this chapter. Note: At least two IKTs are required to perform this procedure yourself. Illum...

3. Press and hold the 1 • 2 for two seconds. This must be done within five seconds of completing Step 2. Your personal code is now erased and only the factory set 5–digit codewill work. Anti-scan feature If the wrong code has been entered seven times (35 consecutive buttonpresses), the keypad will g...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediately after switching the ignition to the offposition. The theft indicator will flash everytwo seconds to act as a theftdeterrent when the vehicle isarmed. Automatic disarming The vehicle is disarmed immediately after the ignition is turned to the onpositi...

4. After three seconds but within 10 seconds of turning the ignition tothe 1 (off) position, insert the second previously coded key into the ignition. 5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (off) position to the 3 (on) position. Keepthe ignition in the 3 (on) position for at least three seconds, but no mor...

The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the off position, or isremoved from the ignition. Either of the following actions will prearm thealarm system: • Press the control on the remote entry transmitter portion of your integrated keyhead transmitter. When you press the lock control twice w...

Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint iseven with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to theback of your head. For occupants of extremely tall stature, adjust thehead restraint to its full up position. WARNING: To minimize the risk of neck inju...

Move the switch in the direction ofthe arrows to raise or lower thefront portion of the seat cushion. 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. Pre...

Memory seat/power mirrors/adjustable pedals (if equipped) This system allows automaticpositioning of the driver seat, powermirrors and adjustable pedals to twoprogrammable positions. The memory seat control is locatedon the driver’s seat. • To program position 1, move the driver seat and mirrors to ...

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 Second and third row head restraints ...

Third row head restraints – The third row head restraints are non adjustable, but they can be folded. The non-adjustable head restraintsconsist of: • a trimmed energy absorbing foamand structure (1), • and a fold strap (2). To fold the head restraint, pull the fold strap. To place the head restraint...

Adjusting the 2nd row outboard 40% seat for E-Z Entry The E-Z entry seat allows for easier entry and exit to and from the 3rdrow seat. To enter the 3rd row seat: 1. Fold down the 2nd row seat and release the handle. 2. Pull the handle up again until theseat releases from the floor. 3. Push the seat ...

Note : If a squeak is heard from the latch area, the latch striker pinshould be wiped clean of dust ordebris. WARNING: Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original positio...

3rd row seats Ensure that no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on thefloor in front of the third row seats or on the seat cushion beforelowering them. Ensure that the head restraints are lowered. Ensure thatthe second row seats are not reclined. Folding down the 3rd row seats to the lo...

PowerFold 姞 third-row 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). Press the bottom portion of thecontrol button to lower th...

RESTRAINT SAFETY SYSTEM The restraint system provides an improved overall level of frontal crashprotection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reducethe risk of airbag-related injuries. The system is able to analyze differentoccupant conditions and crash severity before activatin...

Determining if the restraint system is operational The restraint system uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or aback-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the restraint syst...

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel itlatch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Front and rear seats 2. To unfasten, push the release ...

Restraint of pregnant women WARNING: Always ride and drive with your seatback upright and the safety belt properly fastened. The lap portion of the safety belt should fit snug and be positioned low across the hips. Theshoulder portion of the safety belt should be positioned across thechest. Pregnant...

When to use the automatic locking mode This mode should be used any time a child safety seat, except a booster, is installed in passenger front or rear seating positions. Children12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seatingposition whenever possible. Refer to Safety restrai...

Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver andright front passenger seating positions. The safety belt pretensioner removes some slack from the safety beltsystem at the start of a crash. The safety belt pretensioner uses thesame crash sensor system...

Second row comfort guide The second row outboardlap/shoulder belt is equipped with abelt comfort guide. This guide isattached to the quarter trim paneland is used to adjust the comfort ofthe shoulder belt for smalleroccupants in the outboard secondrow seats. To adjust the comfort guide: 1. Slip the ...

Safety belt extension assembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended, a safety belt extensionassembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer. Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safetybelt. Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing ont...

The Belt-Minder 威 feature uses two different warning chimes. During the first minute of activation, the warning chime will sound once everysecond. The remaining warning chimes will sound twice every secondwhile the system is activated. If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled approximate...

Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder 姞 feature The driver and front passenger Belt-Minder 威 are deactivated/activated independently. When deactivating/activatingone seating position, do not buckle the other position as this willterminate the process. Read Steps 1 - 4 thoroughly before proceeding ...

4. Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off, bucklethen unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable the Belt-Minder 威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled. As confirmation, the safety belt warning light willflash four times per second for three seconds. •...

WARNING: Additional equipment may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Children and airbags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseat...

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...

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone toindicate the condition of the system. Refer to the Airbag readiness section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the airbag is not required. Any difficulty with the syst...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using airbags. Important child restraint precautions WARNING: Always make ...

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infantsortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier, convertibleseat, or toddlerseat). Smallch...

Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children RestraintType Child Weight Use any attachment method as indicated below by “X” LATCH(loweranchorsandtoptetheranchor) LATCH(loweranchorsonly) Safetybeltandtoptetheranchor Safetybelt andLATCH(loweranchorsand toptetheranchor) Safetybelt...

WARNING: Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision, which may result in serious injury ordeath. WARNING: Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase ...

Follow all the safety restraint and airbag precautions that apply to adultpassengers in your vehicle. If the child is the proper height, age, and weight (as specified by yourchild safety seat or booster manufacturer), fits the restraint and can berestrained properly, then restrain the child in the c...

Perform the following steps when installing the child seat withcombination lap/shoulder belts: Note: Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat, the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat. 1. Position the child safety seat in aseat with a combination lap a...

WARNING: Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing seriousinjury or death. Each time you use the safety seat, check that the seat is properlyattached to the lower anchors an...

The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions(shown from top view): • Second row bench seat • Second row bucket seats Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown.The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere otherthan the correct te...

2. Locate the correct anchor for the selected seating position. • Second row outboard seatingpositions • Second row center seatingposition (if equipped) 3. Grasp the tether strap andposition it to the seat frame. 4. Rotate the tether strap, and clipthe tether strap to the anchor onthe seat frame. Se...

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. 2. Locate the anchor webbing loop for the seating position. • You may n...

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...

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 because it reduces the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the riskof injury or death in a collis...

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...

VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS Four-wheel drive (4WD) system (if equipped) A vehicle equipped with 4WD (when selected) has the ability to use allfour wheels to power itself. This increases traction which may enable youto safely drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventionaltwo-wheel drive vehic...

How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUVs and trucks can differ fromsome other vehicles in a fewnoticeable ways. Your vehicle maybe: • Higher – to allow higher loadcarrying capacity and to allow itto travel over rough terrainwithout getting hung up ordamaging underbody components. • Shorter ...

INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING Tire Quality Grades apply to newpneumatic passenger car tires. TheQuality grades can be found whereapplicable on the tire sidewallbetween tread shoulder andmaximum section width. Forexample: • Treadwear 200 Traction AA Temperature A These Tire Quality G...

WARNING: Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures and may result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or “blowout”, with unexpected loss of vehicle control and increasedrisk of injury. Under-inflation increases sidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heat buildup a...

Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is normal for tires to heat up and the airpressure inside to go up as you drive. 2. Remove the cap from the valve on one tire, ...

Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wearabnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: Tire wear When the tread is worn down to1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires mustbe replaced to help pre...

U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN) Both U.S. and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers toplace standardized information on the sidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics ofthe tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identific...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking WARNING: If your vehicle is stuck...

Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in yourscheduled maintenance) will help your tires wear more evenly, providingbetter tire performance and longer tire life. • Rear-wheel drive (RWD)vehicles/Four-wheel drive (4WD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Somet...

7. H: Indicates the tire’s speed rating. The speed rating denotes the speed at which a tire is designed to be driven for extended periods oftime under a standard condition of load and inflation pressure. The tireson your vehicle may operate at different conditions for load and inflationpressure. The...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below. Note: Tire Quality Grades do not apply to this type of tire. 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire a...

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 ...

To restore the full functionality of the tire pressure monitoring system,have the damaged road wheel/tire repaired and remounted on yourvehicle. For additional information, refer to Changing tires with a TPMS in this section. When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function o...

Low tirepressurewarning light Possible cause Customer action required Flashingwarning light Spare tire in use Repair the damaged road wheel/tire and reinstall it on the vehicle torestore system functionality. For adescription on how the systemfunctions, refer to When your temporary spare tire is ins...

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....

• Example only: 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. Tires, Wheels and Lo...

GCW (Gross Combined Weight) – is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the weight of the fully loaded trailer. GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the vehicle and the loaded trailer – including all cargo andpassengers – that the vehicle can handle without r...

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 ...

TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires and suspension. For your safety and tomaximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipmentwhile towing. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing: • Do not tow a trailer un...

Note: Before towing a trailer, make sure the trailer brakes (if equipped) and lamps are properly connected and functional. If equipped withelectronic trailer brakes, refer to the instructions provided by theaftermarket electronic brake controller manufacturer for determiningtrailer brake functionali...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. Contact your authorized dealer or areliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance. Hitches Do not use a hitch that clamps onto the vehicle’s bumper; use aload-c...

8. With the ignition on and all doors closed, let the vehicle, now withtrailer and weight distributing bars connected, sit for a few minutes tolet the air suspension re-settle. 9. Re-measure the height of the top of the front wheel opening,repeating steps 7-9 as necessary to obtain a fender height a...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) during the first 500 miles(800 km) of trailer towing and don’t make full-throttle starts. • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • A...

Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailerinto the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after thetrailer is removed from the water. When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • Do not allow the static water level to rise abo...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. Off— locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. Note: In order to switch off the engine while the vehicle is inmotion, shift to neutral and use thebrakes to bring the vehicle to a safestop. After the vehicle has stoppe...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (on) withoutturning the key to 4 (start). 2. Turn the key to 4 (start), thenrelease the key as soon as theengine begins cranking. Your vehiclehas a computer assisted crankingsystem that assists in starting theengine. After releasing the key fromthe 4 (start) ...

If you should experience cold weather starting problems on E85 ethanol,and neither an alternative brand of E85 ethanol nor an engine blockheater is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to your tank willimprove cold starting performance. Your vehicle is designed to operateon E 85 ethanol alon...

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED) If your vehicle is factory-equippedwith an engine block heater, arubber cap/plug assembly will bevisibly attached to the grille on thefront of the vehicle. This assembly isshipped in-vehicle for authorizeddealer installation. If notfactory-equipped, the engine block...

• Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord, minimum. • Use as short an extension cord as possible. • Do not use multiple extension cords. Instead, use one extension cordwhich is long enough to reach from the engine block heater cord tothe outlet without stretching. • Make certain that the extension cor...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for scheduled maintenance. Occasional brake noise is normal and often does not indicate aperformance concern with the vehicle’s brake system. In normaloperation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional...

Using ABS • In an emergency or when maximum efficiency from the four-wheelABS is required, apply continuous force on the brake. The four-wheelABS will be activated immediately, thus allowing you to retain steeringcontrol of your vehicle and, providing there is sufficient space, willenable you to avo...

The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned on) until theparking brake is released. WARNING: If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your aut...

• Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle • Driving over a patch of ice or other slippery surfaces • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or viceversa • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa • Cor...

Disabling trailer sway control Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Note that regardless of chosen enable state, trailer sway control will be re-enabled at each new key cycle. WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increa...

PREPARING TO DRIVE WARNING: Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types of vehicles. 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 gro...

Brake-shift interlock – floor-shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the ignition isin the on position unless the brake pedal is pressed. If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Pa...

FORWARD AND REVERSE SENSING SYSTEMS (IF EQUIPPED) The forward and reverse sensing system will warn the driver of obstacleswithin a certain range of the front and rear bumpers. The front sensors will be activewhen the gearshift is in any positionother than P (Park) or N (Neutral)and the vehicle speed...

Note: If the system cannot be turned off, refer to MyKey 威 in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. The system defaults to enabled every time the ignition is switched on. Press the control to disable or enable the system Keep the sensors (located on the front and rear bumper/fascia)fr...

Use the side mirrors and rearview mirror to get better coverage on bothsides and rear of the vehicle. Image delay if displayed through the rearview mirror: When shifting out of R (Reverse) and into any other gear, the image inthe rearview mirror will remain on for a few seconds before it shuts offto...

BLIND SPOT MIRRORS Blind spot mirrors have an integrated convex spotter mirror built intothe upper outboard corner of the outside mirrors. They are designed toassist the driver by increasing visibility along the side of the vehicle. Formore information on your side view mirrors, refer to Exterior mi...

CONTROL TRAC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4X4) OPERATION(IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter. If equipped with the Control Trac 威 4X4 System, and 4L (4X4 LOW) is selected while the vehicle is movin...

• 4X4 – Illuminates when 4X4 is selected. • 4X4 LOW - Illuminates when 4L is selected. • CHECK 4X4 (if equipped) - Displays when a 4X4 fault ispresent. Note: When a 4x4 system fault is present, the system will typically remain in whichever 4X4 mode was selected prior to the fault conditionoccurring....

• 4L (4X4 LOW) provides electronically locked four-wheel drive when extra power at reduced speeds is required. The message center willdisplay “4X4 LOW” when this position is selected. This position is notrecommended for use on dry pavement. Use this position for off-roadlow-speed operation or when e...

WARNING: Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drivevehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars...

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...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly. Never drive through waterthat is higher than the bottom ofthe wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or brake capability may be limited.Also, ...

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE Vehicles sold in the U.S. : 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,...

Vehicles sold in the U.S. : Using roadside assistance Complete the roadside assistance identification card and place it in yourwallet for quick reference. This card is found in the Owner’s Guideportfolio in the glove compartment. U.S. Ford vehicle customers who require Roadside Assistance, call1-800...

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...

Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Thepower distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads. WARNING: Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses. WARNING: To red...

CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving, do not apply the brake heavily.Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmlyand slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Note: The tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) indicator light will illuminate when...

• Wet weather driving capability • All-wheel driving capability (if applicable) • Load leveling adjustment (if applicable) When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel additionalcaution should be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving veh...

Tire change procedure WARNING: To help prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheels (both front or both rear) on the opposite end of the vehiclefrom the wheel being changed. If on a grade, block both oppositewheels on the downward si...

Stowing the spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground, near the rear of the vehicle, with the valvestem side facing up. 2. Slide the wheel partially under thevehicle and install the retainerthrough the wheel center. Ifequipped, you may have to removethe wheel center cap prior to pushingthe retainer t...

WARNING: When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum orbrake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners thatattach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do ...

JUMP STARTING WARNING: The gases around the battery can explode if exposed to flames, sparks, or lit cigarettes. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. WARNING: Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can burn skin, eyes and clothing, if contacted. Do not attempt to push-start your aut...

Connecting the jumper cables Note: In the illustration, the vehicle on the bottom is used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 1. Connect the positive (+) jumpercable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. 2. Connect the other end of thepositive (+) cable to the positive(+)...

WARNING: Do not connect the end of the second cable to the negative (-) terminal of the battery to be jumped. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts of bothengines, or any fuel delivery system parts. ...

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 authorizeddealer. While any authorized dealer handling your vehicle line willprovide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingauthorized dealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Plea...

In Canada: Mailing address Customer Relationship CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 Telephone 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) Online www.ford.ca Additional assistance If you have questions or concerns, or are unsatisfied with the service youare receiving, follow ...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) For vehicles delivered to authorized Canadian dealers. In those caseswhere you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford of Canada and theauthorized dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle service concernhave been unsatisfactory, Ford of C...

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

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...

LEATHER SEATS FOR THE KING RANCH 姞 EDITION 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...

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 to find out wh...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom of the instrument panel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center ofthe hood. 3. Lift the hood until the liftcylinders hold it open. Maintenance a...

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 Maintenance...

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 specifications. Do not use anyspecial washer fluid such aswindshield water repellent type fluidor bug wash. They may causesque...

CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES Replace wiper blades at least once per year for optimum performance. 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 bla...

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. If you find this procedure too difficult, please see your dealer. ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the sched...

6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below this mark, engine oil must be added to raise the level within thenormal operating range. • If required, add e...

Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certificationtrademark. Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil Only use oils certified for gasoline engines by the American PetroleumInstitute (API). An oil with this trademark symbol conforms to thecurrent engine and emission system protection standards and fue...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft 威 maintenance-free battery which normally does notrequire additional water during itslife of service. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble-free operation, k...

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 against possiblesplashing of acid solution. In case of acid contact with skin or eyes, flushimmediately 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 theCOLD FILL or MIN / MAX range as listed on the engine coolantreservoir (depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for serv...

• DO NOT MIX different colors or types of coolant in your vehicle. Make sure the correct coolant is used. Mixing of engine coolants mayharm your engine’s cooling system. The use of an improper coolantmay harm engine and cooling system components and may void thewarranty. Refer to Maintenance product...

3. Step back while the pressure releases. 4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. 5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture, towithin the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reserv...

• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • A coolant concentration of 60% will provide improved freezepoint protection. Increased engine coolant concentrations above60% will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of theengine coolant and may cause engine damage. • If available...

When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However: • The engine power will be limited. • The air conditioning system will be disabled. Continued operation will increase the engine temperature and the enginewill completely shut down, causing steering and braking effort to increase. Once the en...

• Fuels can also be harmful if absorbed through the skin. If fuel issplashed on the skin and/or clothing, promptly remove contaminatedclothing and wash skin thoroughly with soap and water. Repeated orprolonged skin contact with fuel liquid or vapor causes skin irritation. • Be particularly careful i...

WARNING: When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck. Never smoke while refueling. Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certainconditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. WARNING: The flow of fuel through a fuel pump no...

When fueling your vehicle: 1. Turn the engine off. 2. Open the fuel filler door. 3. Slowly insert the fuel filler nozzle fully into the fuel system, and leavethe nozzle fully inserted until you are done pumping. Pump fuel asnormal. 4. After you are done pumping fuel, slowly remove the fuel fillernoz...

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 ...

Fuel quality Unleaded gasoline engines If you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problemsduring a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleaded gasoline. FFV engines If you experience starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problemsduring a cold start, try a...

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...

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 odometer reading. 4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometerreading. 5. Follow one of the simple cal...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM WARNING: Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. WARNING: Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into th...

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...

6. Remove the air filter elementfrom the air filter housing. 7. Install a new air filter element. 8. Replace the air filter housingcover and secure the clamps. Becareful not to crimp the filterelement edges between the air filterhousing and cover and ensure thatthe tabs on the edge are properlyalign...

VEHICLE STORAGE If you plan on storing your vehicle for an extended period of time(30 days or more), refer to the following maintenance recommendationsto ensure your vehicle stays in good operating condition. All motor vehicles and their components were engineered and tested forreliable, regular dri...

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component 5.4L V8 engine Air filter element FA-1883 Battery BXT-65-650 or BXT-65-750 (if equipped) Oil filter FL-820-S Spark plugs 1 Windshield wiper blade WW-2201-PF WW-1601-PF (rear) 1 For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to scheduled maintenance in...

FORD CUSTOM ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Ford Custom 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 the ...

Peace of mind • Remote start • Vehicle security systems • Back up alarm* • Wheel locks • Locking gas plug for capless fuel system • Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors* *Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessorymanufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully de...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (U.S. ONLY) More than 32 million Ford and Lincoln owners have discovered thepowerful protection of Ford ESP. It is the only extended service planbacked by Ford Motor Company, and provides “peace of mind”protection beyond the New Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. Up t...

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY) You can get more protection for your vehicle by purchasing a FordExtended Service Plan (ESP). Ford ESP is the only service contractbacked by Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited. Depending on theplan you purchase, Ford ESP provides benefits such as: • R...

GENERAL MAINTENANCE INFORMATION Why maintain your vehicle? This guide describes the scheduled maintenance required for your vehicle.Carefully following this schedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect or inadequate maintenance and may alsohelp to increase the value of ...

Chemicals or additives not approved by Ford are not required for factoryrecommended maintenance. In fact, Ford Motor Company recommendsagainst the use of such additive products unless specificallyrecommended by Ford for a particular application. Oils, fluids and flushing In many cases, fluid discolo...

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG The following section contains the “Normal Schedule”. This schedule ispresented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with exceptionsnoted. Scheduled Maintenance 378 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 1st PrintingUSA (fus)

Maintenance schedule log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ...

SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS If you operate your vehicle primarily in one of the more demanding conditions listed below, you will need to have some items maintainedmore frequently. If you only occasionally operate your vehicle under these conditions, it is not necessary to perform the additionalmain...

Extensive idling and/or low-speed driving for long distances as in heavy commercial use (i.e. delivery, taxi, patrol car or livery) Inspect frequently,service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles(8,000 km) Inspect brake system Inspect wheels ...

Operating in dusty conditions such as unpaved or dusty roads Inspect frequently,service as required Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles(8,000 km) Inspect wheels and related components forabnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag Rotate tires*, inspect tir...

Off-road operation Inspect frequently,service as required Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints;lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Replace cabin air filter (if equipped) Replace engine air filter Every 5,000 miles(8,000 km) Change engine oil and filter Inspect wheels and related...

Special operating condition log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D A...

EXCEPTIONS There are several exceptions to the Normal Schedule. They are listedbelow: Normal vehicle axle maintenance: Rear axles and power take-off (PTO) units with synthetic fluid and light-duty trucks equipped withFord-design axles are lubricated for life; do not check or change fluidunless a lea...

Engine coolant change log D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M ILEAGE : D EALER V ALIDATION : P&A C ODE : RO#: H OURS : D ATE : M...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................243 Accessory delay ..........................88 AdvanceTrac ..............................246 Airbag supplemental restraintsystem ........................170, 174, 176 and child safety seats ............172description ..............170, 174, 176disposal ........

filter, specifications ........329, 357recommendations ...................329refill capacities ........................358specifications ..........................358 Event data recording ....................7 Exhaust fumes ..........................240 F Fail safe cooling ........................33...

P Parental MyKeyprogramming .............................113 Parking brake ............................244 Parts(see Motorcraft 威 parts) ...........357 Pedals (see Power adjustablefoot pedals) .................................92 Power adjustable foot pedals .....92 Power deployable runningboards ......