Ford 2000 Expedition- User Manual

4WD OR AWD OPERATION ONTHE ROAD Basic operating principles • Do not use 4WD on dry, hardsurfaced roads (except modelsequipped with Auto 4WD orAWD). This may damage thedrivelines and axles. • Drive slower in strongcrosswinds which can affect thenormal steering characteristicsof your vehicle. • Be ext...

rather than attempt a suddenreturn to the pavement whichcould cause the vehicle to slidesideways out of control orrollover. Remember, your safetyand the safety of others shouldbe your primary concern. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergencysituation where a sudden sharpturn must be made, r...

Snow and ice Your 4WD or AWD vehicle willhave advantages over two-wheeldrive vehicles in snow and on iceby providing increased drivingtraction. However, if you suddenlychange speed or direction you maylose control. 4WD and AWDvehicles can slide on slippery roadsjust like any other vehicle. Shouldyou...

operation of the anti-lock brake system. Parking Before leaving the driver’s seat,you should make sure that thegearshift is engaged in P (Park)with an automatic transmission oreither 1 (First) or R (Reverse)with a manual transmission. Setthe parking brake fully, shut offthe ignition and remove the k...

diagonally up or down a hill orsteep incline, you should alwaystry to drive straight up or straightdown. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes orhills . A danger lies in losing traction, slipping sideways andpossibly rolling over. Wheneverdriving on a hill, determinebeforehand the route...

Descend a hill in the same gearyou would use to climb up the hillto avoid excessive brakeapplication and brake overheating.Do not descend in neutral,disengage overdrive or manuallyshift to a lower gear. Whendescending a steep hill, avoidsudden hard braking as you couldlose control. When you brake ha...

TIRES, REPLACEMENTREQUIREMENTS Your 4WD or AWD vehicle isequipped with tires designed toprovide for safe ride and handlingcapability. Do not use a size and type of tireand wheel other than thatoriginally provided by Fordbecause it can affect the safetyand performance of your vehicle,which could lead...

Inspect the tire side walls for cuts,bruises and other damage. Ifinternal damage to the tire issuspected, have the tiredemounted and inspected in caseit needs to be repaired or replaced. MAINTENANCE ANDMODIFICATIONS The suspension and steeringsystems on your vehicle have beendesigned and tested to p...

components is recommended if thevehicle is subjected to heavyoff-road usage. Refer to the“Owner’s Guide” and “ServiceGuide” for proper maintenanceinstructions and schedules. HAULING CARGO ANDVEHICLE HANDLING When using your vehicle to haulcargo, make sure it is properlyloaded to help ensure safehand...

All-Wheel Drive System, The .......3AWD Vehicle Operation ................6Cargo, Hauling and VehicleHandling ......................................18Differences in Four-WheelDrive ..............................................5Driving Off-Road with 4WD .........9Driving Off-Road with AWD .........9...