Ford 1998 Expedition- User Manual

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Low fuel Illuminates as an early reminder of alow fuel condition indicated on thefuel gauge. The light comes on whenthere is approximately 1/16th of atank indicated on the fuel gauge(refer to Fuel Gauge in this chapter for more information). The ignition must be in the ON p...

What you should do if the Service Engine Soon light illuminates Light turns on solid: This means that the OBD II system has detected a malfunction. Temporary malfunctions may cause your Service Engine Soon light to illuminate. Examples are: 1. The vehicle has run out of fuel. (The engine may misfire...

Safety belt Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ON positionto remind you to fasten your safetybelts. For more information, refer tothe Seating and safety restraints chapter. Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when theignition is turned to the ONposition, the engine is...

High beams Illuminates when the high beamheadlamps are turned on. SecuriLock Y anti-theft system This light indicates the anti-theftalarm system is armed. Momentarilyilluminates when the ignition isturned to ON/START. If the lightfails to illuminate, continues to flashor remains on, have the system ...

Four wheel drive low (if equipped) This light momentarily illuminateswhen the ignition is turned to ON.Illuminates when four-wheel drivelow is engaged. If the light continuesto flash have the system serviced. Four wheel drive indicator (if equipped) This light momentarily illuminateswhen the ignitio...

Fuel reset Illuminates when the ignition isturned to the ON position and thefuel pump shut-off switch has beentriggered. For more information,refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter. Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you to fasten your safety belts. For inform...

Fuel gauge Displays approximately how muchfuel is in the fuel tank (when thekey is in the ON position). The fuelgauge may vary slightly when thevehicle is in motion. The ignitionshould be in the OFF position whilethe vehicle is being refueled. Whenthe gauge first indicates empty,there is a small amo...

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. This gauge indicates the temperature of the engine coolant, not thecoolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level the gauge indicationwill not be accurate. If the gauge enters the red section, the oilpressure/engine ...

Battery voltage gauge This gauge shows the batteryvoltage when the ignition is in theON position. If the pointer movesand stays outside the normaloperating range (as indicated), havethe vehicle’s electrical systemchecked as soon as possible. Engine oil pressure gauge This shows the engine oil pressu...

Selectable features English/metric display Press this control to change the tripcomputer display from metric toEnglish units. Press again to changefrom English to metric units. Mode control Each press of the MODE control willdisplay a different feature as follows: Compass display. Refer to Electroni...

Average fuel economy. The display will indicate the vehicle’s average fuel economy in liters/100 km (or miles/gallon) since last reset. • To reset the average fueleconomy: 1. Press the MODE controlrepeatedly until AVG F/ECON isdisplayed (no other display isresettable). 2. Press the E/M and MODEcontr...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Rotate the headlamp control to thefirst position to turn on the parkinglamps. Rotate to the second positionto also turn on the headlamps. Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) Turns the headlamps on with a reduced output. To activate: • the engine must be running and • the headl...

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel during headlampand parklamp operation. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full down position toturn off. AUTOLAMP CONTROL The autolamp system provides lightsensitive automatic on-off control ofthe exteri...

Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on pedalsor while the vehicle is moving. REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin iceand fog. • The small LED will illuminatewhen the rea...

USING YOUR AUDIO SYSTEM Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Premium Sound(CD Changer Compatible) MACH T Audio System with Premium AM/FM Stereo/ Cassette (CD Changer Compatible) SCAN VOLPUSH ON REW 1 FF 2 SIDE 1.2 3 4 COMP 5 SHUFF 6 AUTO TUNE SEEK SEL BAL FADE MUTE FM AM EJ BASS TREB CD TAPE RDS SCAN VOLPU...

• to increase volume compensation • to decrease or shut off the volume compensation AM/FM select The AM/FM select control works inradio, tape and CD modes (ifequipped). AM/FM select in radio mode This control allows you to select AM or FM frequency bands. Press thecontrol to switch between AM, FM1 o...

• Press to select the next disc in the CD changer. Hold the control to fast-forward through the remaining discs. Seek function The seek function control works in radio, tape or CD mode (ifequipped). Seek function in radio mode • Press to find the next listenable station down thefrequency band. • Pre...

Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a short sampling of all selections on thetape. (The tape scans in a forward direction. At the end of the tape’sfirst side, direction automatically reverses to the opposite side of thetape.) To stop on a particular selection, press the control...

Tape/CD select • To begin tape play (with a tapeloaded into the audio system)while in the radio or CD mode,press the TAPE control. Press thebutton during rewind or fast forward to stop the rewind or fastforward function. • To begin CD play (if equippedwith CD DJ), ensure that the CDsare loaded. Pres...

Eject function Press the control to stop and eject atape. Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby t reduces the amount of hiss and static duringtape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby t noise reduction. The noise reduction system ...

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend FM radiobroadcasters to use RDS technology to transmit information. FM radiostations are independently operated and individually elect to use RDStechnology to transmit station ID and ...

• Oldies • R & B • Religious • Rock • Soft • Top 40 Show • With RDS activated, press theRDS control until SHOW isdisplayed. • Use the SEL control to selectTYPE, NAME or NONE. RDS clock feature Refer to Setting the clock for information. Mute mode Press the control to mute theplaying media. Press...

Use the SEL control to select thedesired signal mode (the selectedmode will appear in the display).The following signal modes can beselected: • JAZZ CLUB—jazz club withclearly reflected sounds. • HALL—rectangular concert hall capacity of about 2 000 • CHURCH—church with a high vault. • STADIUM—outdo...

Rear seat controls (if equipped) The rear seat controls allow themiddle seat passengers to operatethe radio, tape, CD or CD changer(if equipped). To turn on the rear seat controls,press the memory preset controls 3and 5 at the same time. The will appear in the display. Pressing 3 and 5 at the same t...

Turning the speakers on and off Press to turn all speakers on or off. Using headphones Plug a 3.5 mm headphone (not included) into the jack. Press the speaker on/off control to operate the headphones. The rear speakers will cut out once the speaker on/off control is pressed.The front speaker will re...

2. Press to eject the magazine. 3. Turn the magazine (A) over. 4. Using the disc holder releaseknob (C), pull the disc holder (B)out of the magazine. If you pull too hard on the disc holder, the disc holder may comecompletely out of the magazine. If this happens, reinsert the disc holderback into th...

5. Line up the CD with the grooveof the disc holder. Ensure that thelabel on the CD faces downwards. 6. Press in on the disc holder until itlocks securely into the magazine. Ifthe disc holders are not fully lockedinto the magazine, the unit will notoperate. Ensure that the disc holder isevenly inser...

• The player’s internal temperature is above 60°C (140°F). Allow theplayer to cool down before operating. • A disc with format and dimensions not within industry standards isinserted. Cleaning compact discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, cleandiscs only with an app...

Radio frequency information The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission(CRTC) establish the frequenciesAM and FM stations may use for their broadcasts. Allowable frequenciesare: AM 530, 540–1600, 1610 kHz FM 87.9, 88.1–107.1, 107.9 MHz Not all ...

CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM Manual heating and air conditioning system Fan speed control Controls the volume of air circulatedin the vehicle. Temperature control knob Controls the temperature of theairflow inside the vehicle. Mode selector control Controls the direction of the airflowto the inside of the...

Operating tips • In humid weather, select DEF before driving. This will prevent your windshield from fogging. After a few minutes, select any desiredposition. • To prevent humidity buildup inside the vehicle, don’t drive with theclimate control system in the OFF position. • Don’t put objects under t...

Turning the EATC on Press AUTOMATIC, any of theoverride controls or the fan speedcontrol. The EATC will only operatewhen the ignition is in the ONposition. Turning the EATC off Press OFF. The OutsideTemperature function will continueto operate until the ignition isturned off. Automatic operation Pre...

Temperature selection The display window indicates theselected temperature, function(AUTO or one of the overridecontrols) and manual control of fanspeed ( ) if automatic fan speed is not desired. To control the temperature, selectany temperature between 18°C(65°F) and 29°C (85°F) by pressingthe blue...

Fan speed ( ) When AUTOMATIC is pressed, fanspeed is adjusted automatically forexisting conditions. You can overridefan speed at any time. To controlfan speed manually, use thethumbwheel or steering wheelcontrol to cancel automatic fanspeed operation. Rotate thethumbwheel up for higher fan speedor d...

In order for the auxiliary A/C-heatercontrols to function, the driver’sauxiliary A/C-heater control must beset to REAR. The instrument panel climatecontrols must be on in order for theauxiliary A/C-heater to operate. When the auxiliary A/C-heater control is set to FLOOR, airflow onlyoccurs from the ...

• Anywhere between PANEL andFLOOR to vary airflow betweenthe outlets. POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION 1. ACCESSORY, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,automatic transmission gearshiftlever and allows key removal. 3...

SPEED CONTROL To turn speed control on • Press ON. Vehicle speed cannot be controlleduntil the vehicle is traveling at orabove 48 km/h (30 mph). Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads thatare winding, slippery, or unpaved. Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the...

You can accelerate with the accelerator pedal at any time during speedcontrol usage. Releasing the accelerator pedal will return your vehicle tothe previously programmed set speed. To set a lower set speed • Press and hold CST/COAST.Release the control when thedesired speed is reached or • Press and...

To disengage speed control • Depress the brake pedal. Disengaging the speed control willnot erase the previouslyprogrammed set speed. Pressing OFF will erase thepreviously programmed set speed. To return to a previously set speed • Press RES/RSM/RESUME. ForRES/RSM/RESUME to operate,the vehicle speed...

TILT STEERING Pull the tilt steering control towardyou to move the steering wheel upor down. Hold the control whileadjusting the wheel to the desiredposition, then release the control. Never adjust the steering wheel when the vehicle is moving. HAZARD FLASHER For information on the hazard flasher co...

Push the control on the end of thestalk to activate washer. Push andhold for a longer wash cycle. Thewasher will automatically shut offafter ten seconds of continuous use. Rear window wiper/washer controls For rear wiper operation, rotate therear window wiper and washercontrol to the desired positio...

FLASH TO PASS Pull toward you to activate andrelease to deactivate. OVERDRIVE CONTROL Activating overdrive (Overdrive) is the normal drive position for the best fuel economy. The overdrive function allows automatic upshifts to second, third andfourth gear. Deactivating overdrive Press the Transmissi...

Forward storage bin (if equipped) Press the release control to openthe storage compartment. The doorwill open slightly and can be movedto full open. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can b...

One-touch moon roof (if equipped) • Press and release the rear portionof the moon roof control to open. • Press and hold (as desired) thefront portion of the moon roofcontrol to close. • To halt motion at any pointduring one-touch opening, pressthe control a second time. • The moon roof has a slidin...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Locate the compass modulemounted at the base of the mirror. 3. Turn ignition to the ON position. 4. Insert an appropriate diameterrod (paperclip) into the small holeundernea...

Compass calibration adjustment Perform this adjustment in an open area free from steel structures andhigh voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/airconditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Start the vehicle. 2. Locate the c...

POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the rocker switches to open and close windows. • Press the top portion of therocker switch to close. • Press the bottom portion of therocker switch to open. One touch down • Press AUTO completely down andrelease quickly. The driver’swindow will open fully. Depressagain t...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the leftside of the control. Press the right side to restore the window controls. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches may be u...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Select L to adjust the left mirroror R to adjust the right mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish to tilt the mirror. 3. Return to the center position to ...

Signal mirrors (if equipped) If your vehicle is equipped withsignal mirrors, the word “signal” islocated at the top of the right andleft side view mirrors. When the turn signal is activated,the appropriate mirror will show ablinking red arrow. The arrow provides an additionalwarning to other drivers...

Rear center console features (if equipped) The rear center console incorporates the following features: • utility compartment • cupholders POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Position the floor mat so that theeyelet is over the pointed end of theretention post and rotate forward tolock in. Ma...

Make sure that the liftgate door and/or window are closed toprevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also prevent passengers and cargo from falling out. If you mustdrive with the liftgate door or window open, keep the vents open sooutside air comes into the vehicle. SECURIL...

3. Within five seconds of turning the ignition to OFF, insert the secondpreviously programmed SecuriLock y key into the ignition and turn the ignition from OFF to RUN (maintain ignition in RUN for at least onesecond but no more than 5 seconds). 4. Turn the ignition to OFF and remove the second Secur...

Unlocking the doors Press this control to unlock thedriver door. The interior lamps andrunning board lamps (if equipped)will illuminate. Press the control a second timewithin five seconds to unlock alldoors. Locking the doors Press this control to lock all doorsor the driver’s door. To confirm doors...

Replacing lost transmitters If a remote transmitter has been lostor you would like to purchaseadditional transmitters for yourvehicle (up to four may beprogrammed), take all your vehicle’s transmitters to your dealer forreprogramming. It will be necessaryfor your dealer to reprogram all the remote t...

Deactivating/activating the autolock feature Before following the procedure, make sure that the ignition is OFF andall vehicle doors and the liftgate window are closed. You must complete steps 1-7 within 30 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If the procedure needs to be repeated, you ...

Programming your own personal entry code To program your own code: 1. Enter factory set code (keypad will illuminate when pressed). 2. Press 1/2 control within fiveseconds of step 1. 3. Enter your personal 5 digit code.Enter each digit within five secondsof previous one. Do not set a code that inclu...

Unlocking the doors with the keyless entry system To unlock the driver door, enter either the factory set code or thepersonal code (each digit must be pressed within five seconds of theprior digit). The interior lamps will also illuminate. To unlock all doors, enter the factory set code or personal ...

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull lever up to adjust seatback. 60/40 split bench seat (if equipped) • Lift the release bar to move theseat forward or backward. Ensurethe seat is relatched i...

Using the armrest (if equipped) Push the release control to movethe armrest up or down. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuringpeople in a collision or sudden stop...

Press to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up or down. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control to activate. • Push again to deactivate. The indicator light will illuminate when activated. REAR SEATS...

Push or pull the head rests to thedesired position. Rear folding bench seat (if equipped) Folding down the rear seats Ensure that the headrest is in thedown position and no objects suchas books, purses or briefcases are onthe floor in front of the second rowseats before folding them down. Move front...

Returning the seat to upright Always latch the vehicle seat to the floor, whether the seat isoccupied or empty. If not latched, the seat may cause injury during a sudden stop. 1. Rotate the closeout panel ontothe seatback and press the blackcontrol (adjacent to the greencontrol) to lock. 2. Locate a...

Third row seat The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder beltsin the outboard seating positions and a manual adjust tongue lap belt inthe center seating position. For information on the proper operation ofthe safety restraints, refer to Safety Restraints in this chapter. The t...

Removing the third row seat From the rear of the vehicle, withthe liftgate open: 1. Disengage the lap/shoulder beltfrom the floor by inserting a key orsmall screwdriver through the holein the boot of the detachableanchor. Then, press the releasebutton to separate the detachableanchor from the anchor...

• Pull the seat release lever locatedon the lower right side of theseatback while pushing theseatback down into the seatcushion. • The seatback will latch onto thecushion. 4. Lift the seat release bar locatedat the center of the seat near thefloor to release the floor latches. 5. While pulling up on...

• When the rear of the seat is 10–13 cm (4–5 in) above the rear pins,let the seat drop. This will ensure that the seat will properly latch intothe floor. 3. Locate the seat belt anchor tongue in the plastic housing on the floor. 4. Disconnect the detachable anchor from its stowage location andconnec...

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone i...

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle arecombination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passengeroutboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing freesho...

• Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic lockingmode. How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combinatio...

Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and achime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to ...

Steps you can take to properly position yourself away from the airbag: • Move your seat to the rear as far as you can while still reaching thepedals comfortably. • Recline the seat slightly (one or two degrees) from the uprightposition. Do not put anything on or over the air bag module. Placingobjec...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustainssufficient longitudinal decelerationsufficient to cause the sensors toclose an electrical circuit thatinitiates air bag inflation. The fact that the air bags did notinflate in a c...

Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your localdealership or qualified technician. Air bags MUST BE disposed of byqualified personnel. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly ...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...

Tether anchorage hardware A tethered seat can be installed in the front passenger seat. Put thetether strap over the seatback and attach it to an anchor bracket. Anchor brackets can be bolted to the rear edge of the front passengerseat cushion. The bolt holes are in the bottom of the rear edge of th...

PREPARING TO START YOUR VEHICLE Engine starting is controlled by the ignition system. This system meetsall Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirementsregulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerato...

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the parking brake isset. 4. Make sure the gearshift is inP (Park). 5. Turn the key to 4 (ON) withoutturning the key to 5 (START). BRAKE HOOD 1 2 3 4 5 Starting 101

Make sure the corresponding lights illuminate briefly. If a light fails toilluminate, have the vehicle serviced. • If the driver’s safety belt is fastened, the light may not illuminate. STARTING THE ENGINE 1. Turn the key to 5 (START)without pressing the acceleratorpedal and release as soon as theen...

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improvesstarting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defrostersystem to respond quickly. Use of an engine block heater is stronglyrecommended if you live in a region where temperatures re...

Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area forlong periods of time, open the windows at least 2.5 cm (one inch). Adjust the heating or air conditioning (if equipped) to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation bykeeping all air inlet...

BRAKES Your service brakes are self-adjusting. Refer to the scheduledmaintenance guide 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 or int...

ABS warning lamp The ABS warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off. If the light does notilluminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, theABS needs to be serviced. With the ABS light on, the anti-lockbr...

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....

Pull the release lever to release thebrake. Driving with the parkingbrake on will cause the brakes towear out quickly and reduce fueleconomy. STEERING Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energyfrom the engine to help steer the vehicle. To prevent damage to the power ste...

Speed sensitive steering The steering in your vehicle is speed sensitive. At high speeds, steeringassist will decrease to improve steering feel. At lower speeds,maneuverability will be increased. If the amount of effort required to steer your vehicle changes at aconstant vehicle speed, have the powe...

The air suspension shut-off switch islocated behind an access panelunderneath the passenger sideinstrument panel. On vehicles equipped withAir Suspension, turn OFF the Air Suspension switch prior tojacking, hoisting or towing yourvehicle. Normal vehicle operation does notrequire any action by the dr...

To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off theground, such as when changing a tire. TRANSMISSION OPERATION Brake-shift interlock This vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock feature that preventsthe gearshift from being moved from P (Park) unless the brake pedal isdepressed. I...

If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your dealer or a qualified service technician. Driving with a 4–speed automatic transmission Understanding gearshift positions Pull the gearshift lever towards you and d...

N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral),the vehicle can be started and isfree to roll. Hold the brake pedaldown while in this gear. (Overdrive) The normal driving position for thebest fuel economy. Transmissionoperates in gears one through four. (Overdrive) can be deactivated by pressing the T...

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up onslippery roads or to provideadditional engine braking ondowngrades. 1 (First) Use 1 (Low) to provide maximumengine braking on steepdowngrades. Upshifts can be madeby shifting to 2 (Second) or to (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transm...

Using the Control-Trac system Shifting from A4WD to 4H Move the 4WD control from A4WDto 4H at any forward speed up to88 km/h (55 mph). At temperatures below 0°C (32°F),shifts from A4WD to 4H should notbe performed above 72 km/h(45 mph). Shifting from 4H to 4L (and 4L to 4H) 1. Bring the vehicle to a...

Driving off-road with 4WD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud andrough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhatdifferent from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.Si...

Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop thevehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by movingyour vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts,halfshafts and t...

Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice butcan skid like any other vehicle. Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction onsnow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when startingfrom a full stop. When braking, apply th...

The Certification Label, found on the inside pillar of the driver’s door,lists several important vehicle weight rating limitations. Before addingany additional equipment, refer to these limitations. If you are addingweight to the front of your vehicle, (potentially including weight addedto the cab),...

TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle mayrequire the use of a trailer towoption package. Trailer towing puts additional loadson your vehicle’s engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires, andsuspension. For your safety and tomaximize vehicle performance, besure to use the proper equipmentwhil...

Trailer towing table (with heavy duty trailer tow option) GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/trailer weights Engine Rear axle ratio Tire size Maximum GCWR Trailer weight range (0 - maximum) 4x2 4.6L 3.31 40.6 cm (16 in) 4 990 kg (11 000 lbs.) 0-2676 kg (0-5 900 lbs.) 5.4L 3.31 40.6 cm (16 in) 5 443...

Preparing to tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer, and make sure it isproperly attached to your vehicle. See your dealer or a reliable trailerdealer if you require assistance. If your vehicle is not equipped with the factory heavy duty trailer towoption, auxiliary coolers are recommende...

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the vehicle. To connect thetrailer’s safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allowslack for turning corners. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do not attach safety ...

Driving while you tow Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing a trailer. Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades. When towing a trailer: • Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This willeliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimu...

Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval, • Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge ofthe rear bumper and • Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (six inches) above thebottom edge of the rear bumper. Exceeding these ...

HAZARD FLASHER Use only in an emergency to warn traffic of vehicle breakdown,approaching danger, etc. The hazard flashers can be operated when theignition is off. • The hazard lights control islocated on top of the steeringcolumn. • Depress hazard lights control toactivate all hazard flasherssimulta...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,behind the kick panel. 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 ...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse Rating Mini Fuses Standard Fuses Maxi Fuses Cartridge Maxi Fuses Fuse Link Cartridge 2A Grey Grey — — — 3A Violet Violet — — — 4A Pink Pink — — — 5A Tan Tan — — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — — 10A Red Red — — — 15A Blue Blue — — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow ...

The fuses are coded as follows. Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Description 1 25A Audio 2 5A Overhead Trip Computer, ElectronicAutomatic Temperature Control (EATC),Powertrain Control Module (PCM), Cluster 3 20A Cigar Lighter, OBD-II Scan Tool Connector 4 15A Autolamp Module, Remote Entry Module,...

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. Spare tire information Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire that may be used as...

Removing the spare tire 1. Open the liftgate. 2. Twist counterclockwise andremove access plug (if equipped)from guide tube located just abovethe rear bumper. 3. Insert the straight end of the jackhandle into the guide tube. Forward motion will stop andresistance to turning will be feltwhen properly ...

12. Remove the jack and fullytighten the lug nuts in the ordershown. 13. Put flat tire, jack and lug wrenchaway. Make sure the jack is fastenedso it does not rattle when you drive. 14. Unblock the wheels. 15. Turn on the air suspensionswitch (if equipped). JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The gases around...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) booster cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)term...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. The preferred locations of an exposed...

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 afurther three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables. Removing the jumpe...

3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the boostervehicle’s battery. 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...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance center. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has notapproved a ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easylocation. • We provide a Scheduled Maintenance Guide which makes trackingroutine service easy. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can providenec...

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and donot remove it while the engine is running. 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 ...

2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P(Park). 4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove theengine oil level indicator (dipstick). 6. Wipe ...

Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this chapter. 2. If the engine oil level is not within the MIN and MAX ranges, add onlycertified engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oilfiller cap and use a funnel to pour the engi...

BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked andrefilled as needed. Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service interval schedules: 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval to prevent dirt or waterfrom entering the reservoir. 2. Visually inspect the fluid leve...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid wheneveryou stop for fuel. The reservoir ishighlighted with a symbol. If the level is low, add enough fluidto fill the reservoir. In very coldweather, do not fill the reservoir allthe way. Do not put engine coolant in th...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become empty. If this occurs, addengine coolant to the reservoir. For more information on engine coolantmaintenance, refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Automotive fluids are not inter...

4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use thecloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap. Change your engine coolant according to the appropriate schedule listedin the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549–AA (in Oregon,F5FZ-19549–CC...

level in which you drive during winter months. Never increase the enginecoolant concentration above 60%. Leave a 50/50 mixture of enginecoolant and water in your vehicle year-round in non-extreme climates. What you should know about fail-safe cooling If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this fe...

capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent enginedamage, therefore: 1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine. 2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to a service facility. 3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool. 4. Chec...

4. Check the fluid level in thereservoir. It should be between theMIN and MAX lines. Do not addfluid if the level is in this range. 5. If the fluid is low, add fluid insmall amounts, continuouslychecking the level until it reachesthe range between the MIN andMAX lines. Be sure to put the capback on ...

High fluid level Fluid levels above the safe rangemay result in transmission failure.An overfill condition of transmissionfluid may cause shift and/orengagement concerns and/or possible damage. High fluid levels can be caused by an overheating condition. Adjusting automatic transmission fluid levels...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide forthe service ...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on theend walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery.Lift the battery with a battery carrier or with your hands on oppositecorners. Keep batteries out of reach of ...

• If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idle qualityof your vehicle may be adversely affected until the idle trim iseventually 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...

Changing the wiper blades To replace the wiper blades: 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thewindshield and lock into the serviceposition. 2. Turn the blade at an angle fromthe wiper arm. Push the lock pinmanually to release the blade andpull the wiper blade down towardthe windshield to remove it from ...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge. • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km(3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCe...

Replacing the tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible through the tiretreads. When replacing full size tires, never mix radial bias-belted, orbias-type tires. Use only the tire sizes that are listed on the Certification Label. Make sure that all tires are the same size, speedrating, and...

The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction inrain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snowtires and chains. Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains: • Use only cable type chains offered by Ford as an accessory orequivalent. SAE class “...

Automotive fuels can cause serious injury or death if misused ormishandled. 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 harmful...

The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued afuel specification to provide information on high quality fuels thatoptimize the performance of your vehicle. We recommend the use offuels that meet the AAMA specification if they are available. It should not be necessary to add any af...

If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a genuineFord or Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void forany damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if a genuine Ford orMotorcraft fuel filler cap is not used. The fuel system may be under pressure. If the fuel filler cap isventi...

Capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tankwhen the fuel gauge indicates empty. Empty Reserve is the small amountof usable fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicatesempty. The amount of Empty Reserve varies and should not be reliedupon to increase d...

show how temperature impacts fuel economy. In general, lowertemperatures give lower fuel economy. Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea number of variables and improve your fuel economy. Habits • Smooth, modera...

• Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow therecommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checksfound in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economyat any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and acatalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with applicableexhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic converter andother emission control components continue to work prope...

Please consult your “Warranty Guide” for complete emission warrantyinformation. Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics system. If your “Check Engine/Service EngineSoon” light is on, refer to ...

Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately withnew ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance. Replacing headlamp bulbs Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. ...

8. Insert the glass end of the new bulb into the headlamp assembly.When the grooves in the plastic base are aligned, push the bulb into thelamp assembly until the plastic base contacts the rear of the lampassembly. 9. Install bulb retaining ring over the plastic base and lock the ring intothe socket...

High-mount brakelamp To change the high-mountbrakelamp bulbs: 1. Remove the four screws from thehigh-mount brakelamp assembly. 2. Carefully pull the lamp assemblyaway from the vehicle to access thebulbs. 3. Remove the bulb socket byturning counterclockwise and acareful pull. 4. Pull the bulb straigh...

• Oncoming motorists frequently signal you to deactivate your highbeams, and your high beams are not activated. • The headlamps do not seem to provide enough light for clear nightvision. • The headlamp beams are pointed substantially away from a slightlydown and to the right position. CLEANING AND C...

Avoid getting wax on the windshield. If you have wax applied at acommercial car wash, it is recommended that you clean the wiper bladesand windshield as described in Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield. Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired witht...

Cleaning the 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. The highpressure fluid could penetrate the sealed parts and cause damage. • Do not spray with...

Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blade rubberelement with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent.To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner orother solvents. If the wiper still does not wi...

Cleaning and maintaining the safety belts Clean the safety belts with a mild soap solution recommended forcleaning upholstery or carpets. Do not bleach or dye the belts, becausethese actions may weaken the belt webbing. Check the safety belt system periodically to make sure there are nonicks, wear o...

Motorcraft part numbers Component 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634 Battery BTX-65-650 BTX-65-650 Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S PCV valve EV-233 EV-233 Spark plugs* AWSF-32PP** AWSF-22E * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) ...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Engine coolant 3 Premium EngineCoolant 4.6L V8 enginewith 1 rowradiator 20.5 L(21.7 quarts) 4.6L V8 enginewith 2 rowradiator 21.8L(23.0 quarts) 5.4L V8 enginewith 1 rowradiator 22.6L(23.9 quarts) 5.4L V8 enginewith 2 rowradiator 24.1L(25.5 quarts) 4.6L V8 eng...

Fluid Ford PartName Application Capacity Rear axlelubricant 4 Motorcraft SAE75W140Synthetic RearAxle Lubricant All 2.9-3.1L(5.5-5.8 pints) Windshieldwasher fluid Ultra-ClearWindshieldWasherConcentrate All 4.1L(4.5 quarts) 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific appli...

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification Label be affixedto a vehicle and prescribe where theCertification Label may be located.The Certification Label is located onthe front door latch pillar on thedriver’...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford offers acomplimentary roadside assistance program. This program is separatefrom the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The service is available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the Basic warranty period (Canada) o...

Ford extended service plan You can get more protection for your new car or light truck bypurchasing Ford Extended Service Plan (Ford ESP) coverage. Ford ESPis an optional service contract which is backed by Ford Motor Companyor Ford Motor Service Company (in the U.S.) and Ford of Canada (inCanada). ...

Getting the service you need At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. When you need warranty repairs your selling dealerwould like you to return to it for that service, but you may also take yourvehicle to another Ford Motor Company dealership...

• sales disputes between customer and dealer except those associatedwith warranty repairs or concerns with the vehicle’s performance asdesigned • a request for reimbursement of consequential expenses unless aservice or product concern being reviewed • items not covered by the New Vehicle Limited War...

To properly review your case, the Board needs the following information: • legible copies of all documents and maintenance or repair ordersrelevant to the case • the year, make, model, and Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) listedon your vehicle ownership license • the date of repair(s) and mileage...

To Request a DSB Brochure/Application For a brochure/application, speak to your dealer or write/call to theBoard at the following address/phone number: Dispute Settlement BoardP.O. Box 5120Southfield, MI 48086–51201–800–428–3718 You may also contact the North American Customer Assistance Center at1-...

If your vehicle must be serviced while you are traveling or living inCentral or South America, the Caribbean, or the Middle East, contact thenearest Ford dealership. If the dealership cannot help you, write or call: FORD MOTOR COMPANYWORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS1555 Fairlane DriveFairlane Busi...

theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any suchequipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTCregulations and should be installed only by a qualified servicetechnician. • Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of yourvehicle, particularly if they a...

REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle hasa defect that could cause a crash, orcould cause injury or death, youshould immediately inform theNational Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration (NHTSA) in additionto notifying Ford Motor Company. If NHTSA receives similar compl...

Accessory delay ..........................61Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ..........................................89 and child safety seats ..............90description ................................89disposal ......................................93indicator light ...........................

Item Information Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane Fuel tank capacity-4x2 without airsuspension 98.6L (26.0 gallons) Fuel tank capacity-4x4 vehiclesand 4x2 vehicles with rear loadlevel suspension 113.6L (30.0 gallons) Engine oil (includes filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraf...