Ford 2010 Expedition - Manual

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...

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

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

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

chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately by your authorized dealer. WARNING: Under engine misfire conditions, excessive e...

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

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opened. Parking brake on warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph(5 ...

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the on position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal...

STANDARD 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...

5. Press and hold the SELECT/RESET stem until the message centerdisplays CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE. This step may require up tofive circles to complete the calibration. NOTE: If the SELECT/RESET stem is pressed during the calibration or three minutes has elapsed since the beginning of the calibrati...

OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life. An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center andaccording to the recommended maintenance schedule. USE ONLYRECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change(approximately 7,500 miles [12,000 ...

AUTOUNLOCK This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver’sdoor is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being turned off. Press the RESET control to turn autounlock on or off. TRAILER SWAY (if equipped) This feature uses the electronic stability control to mitigate trailer ...

Info Press the INFO button repeatedly tocycle through the following features: TRIP A/B Registers the distance of individual journeys. Press and release INFObutton until the A or B trip appears in the display (this represents thetrip mode). Press and hold the RESET button to reset. Refer to UNITS lat...

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...

Note: To change oil life 100% miles value from 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or 12 months to another value, proceed to Step 3. 3. Once “OIL LIFE SET TO XXX%” is displayed, release and press theRESET button to change the Oil Life Start Value. Each release and presswill reduce the value by 10%. Note: Oil li...

Press the RESET button to turn autounlock on or off. RUNNING BOARDS (if equipped) This feature automatically deploys the side running boards for easyentry/exit from the vehicle or for cleaning. Press the RESET button to select the running boards setting as follows: • AUTO: the running boards will au...

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...

CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY For more information refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter. 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 ...

AUDIO SYSTEMS Note: If your volume is muted and MYKEY VOLUME LIMITED is displayed, refer to MyKey™ in the Locks and Security chapter for more information. Quick start — How to get going WARNING: Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recomm...

Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped) 1. If the audio system is turned off,press VOL-PUSH to turn the radioon. Turn VOL-PUSH to adjust thevolume. Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on. 2. Press CD to enter CD mode. If adisc is already loaded into thesystem, CD play will begin where itende...

Press and hold REW to manuallyreverse in a CD/MP3 track. Press and hold FF to manuallyadvance in a CD/MP3 track. While in folder mode, pressFOLDER to access the previousfolder on MP3 discs, if available. While in folder mode, pressFOLDER to access the next folder on MP3 discs, if available. Press SH...

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...

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

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

1. MEDIA: Push repeatedly to cycle through available playing mediassuch as AM, FM1, FM2, CD, SAT1,SAT2, SAT3 (satellite radio ifequipped), DVD (if equipped) 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 Press the memory preset controls 3and 5 simultaneously on the frontaudio controls to disable the rearseat controls. They will remain disabled until the front seat passengers“enable” them again by simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 presetcontrols. The settings of the front seat cont...

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

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

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

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

Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System(FES) which allows you to listen to audio CDs, MP3 discs, watch DVDsand to plug in and play a variety of standard video game systems. TheDVD player is capable of playing standard DVDs, CDs, MP3s and iscompatible with CD-R/W, CD-R and cer...

DVD player controls 1. Headphone control A/B: While in Dual Play mode, press to selecteither the A or B headphone source.Then press MEDIA to select thedesired playing media for thatheadset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B),selections will affect the source on that channel only. No...

Remote control Unless otherwise stated, all operations can be carried out with theremote control. Always point the remote control directly at the player.Ensure that there are no obstructions between the remote and player. 1. Power control: Press to turn the FES (Family Entertainment System) ON/OFF. ...

7. VOL (Volume): When in Single Play, press to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume over all speakers. When in Dual Play, press to increase ( ) or decrease ( ) the volume for the wired headphones. (Wireless headphone volume is controlled with the rotary dial on theright ear piece.) 8. Fast Forwar...

21. LANGUAGE (DVD dependent): Press to select the desired language. 22. ENTER: Press to select the highlighted menu option. 23. ILLUMINATION : Press to illuminate the remote control and backlight all of the buttons. Battery replacement Batteries are supplied with theremote control unit. Since allbat...

Headphones Wireless headphones WARNING: The driver should never use the headphones while driving the vehicle. Using headphones may prevent the driver from hearing audible warnings such as horns or emergency sirens,which could result in a crash causing serious injury. Give your fullattention to drivi...

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

There are three levels of control ofthe FES buttons. The states areFULL (enabled), LOCAL orLOCKED (disabled). To change the level of control, press the memorypreset controls 3 and 5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. Thecontrol level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneous...

rights owners. Use of this copyright protection technology must beauthorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home andother limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized byMacrovision Corporation. Reverse engineering or disassembly isprohibited. MP3: Supply of this product onl...

WARNING: The driver should not attempt to operate any function of the DVD system while the vehicle is in motion. Give full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road in a safeplace before inserting or extracting DVDs from the system. A remotecontrol is included in the system to allow th...

Care and service of the DVD player Environmental extremes DVD players which are subjected to harsh environmental conditions maybe damaged or perform at less than maximum capability. To avoid theseoutcomes, whenever possible avoid exposing your DVD player to: • extremely hot or cold temperatures. • d...

Cleaning DVD and CD discs Inspect all discs for contamination before playing. If necessary, cleandiscs only with an approved DVD and CD cleaner and wipe from thecenter out to the edge. Do not use circular motion. Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems(headphone only mode) When the Family Enter...

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

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

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

• For maximum cooling performance, (MAX A/C): In AUTO: Press AUTO control and set to desired temperature. In Manual Override: Press the (panel), A/C, and recirculated air , set the temperature to 60°F (16°C) and the fan to the highest blower setting. • Do not put objects under the front seats that w...

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER R The rear defroster control is locatedon the climate control panel andworks to clear the rear window offog and thin ice. The engine must be running to operate the rear window defroster. Press the control to turn the rear window defroster on. An indicator lighton the button wil...

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

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

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

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

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

BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure.Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist airenters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility thatcondensation can occur when the temperature is...

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 ...

To operate one-touch up: • Pull the switch completely up tothe second detent and releasequickly. The window will closefully. Momentarily press theswitch to any position to stop thewindow operation. If the switch is pressed and held tothe normal open or one-touch down position during a one-touch upev...

INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view 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 Your vehicle is equipped with an inter...

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

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

Setting speed control The controls for using your speedcontrol are located on the steeringwheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and releaseit. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 3. Press the SET + control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator ligh...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Press the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previously setspeed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased. ...

Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call. Press and hold to end call or exit phone mode. Press to scroll through various menus and selections. Press OK to confirm your selection. For further information on the SYNC 威 system, refer to the SYNC 威 supplement. Navigation system/SYNC 威 hands f...

Car2U 威 Home Automation System HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System (if equipped) The HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System, located on the driver’s visor,provides a convenient way toreplace up to three hand-heldtransmitters with a single built-indevice. This feature will learn theradio frequency codes o...

press/hold/release sequence again and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or other rolling code equipped device), repeat thissequence a third time to complete the programming. HomeLink 威 should now activate your rolling code equipped device. To program additional HomeLink 威 buttons be...

Erasing HomeLink 姞 buttons To erase the three programmedbuttons (individual buttons cannotbe erased): • Press and hold the two outerHomeLink 威 buttons until the indicator light begins toflash-after 20 seconds. Releaseboth buttons. Do not hold forlonger that 30 seconds. HomeLink 威 is now in the train...

To erase programming on the Car2U 威 system (individual buttons cannot be erased), use the following procedure: 1. Firmly press the two outsideCar2U 威 system buttons simultaneously for approximately20 seconds until the indicator lightsbegin to blink rapidly. The indicatorlights are located directly a...

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

To open the liftgate with outsideliftgate control button (manualactuation): 1. Unlock the liftgate with theremote entry transmitter or powerdoor unlock control. 2. Press the control button locatedin the top of the liftgate pull cuphandle. Note: For the best performance allow the power system to open...

Liftgate window To open the liftgate window, pressthe button on the left side 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 ...

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

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...

CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS When these locks are set, the reardoors cannot be opened from theinside. The rear doors can beopened from the outside when thedoors are unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one door...

Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. The horn will sound and the turn lamps will flash for a maximum of three minutes. Press again or turn theignition to the on position to deactivate, or wait for the alarm to time outin three minutes. Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ...

3. A tone will be heard when the deactivation is complete. 4. Repeat this procedure for another remote entry transmitter if desired. Replacing the battery The Integrated Keyhead Transmitter uses one coin type three-voltlithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coi...

Illuminated entry The interior lamps, parking lamps and puddle lamps (if equipped)illuminate when the Integrated Keyhead Transmitter or the keyless entrysystem keypad is used to unlock the door(s). The illuminated entry system will turn off the lights if: • the ignition is turned to the on position,...

engine. If a problem occurs, turn the ignition off, remove all objects onthe key chain away from the coded IKT and restart the engine. Note: Do not leave a duplicate coded key in the vehicle. Alwaystake your keys and lock all doors when leaving the vehicle. Anti-theft indicator The anti-theft indica...

Key information Your vehicle is supplied with two coded keys. Only a coded key will start your vehicle. Spare coded keys can be purchased from yourauthorized dealer. Your authorized dealer can program your key or youcan “do it yourself.” Refer to the Programming spare keys section in this chapter. T...

If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’sengine and will operate the remote entry system (if the new key is anIntegrated Keyhead Transmitter). The theft indicator light will illuminatefor three seconds and then go out to indicate successful programming. If the key was n...

• Visual warnings are displayed followed by a chime when a preselectedvehicle speed of 45, 55 or 65 mph (75, 90, or 105 km/h) is exceeded • The maximum volume of the audio system is limited to 45%. MYKEYVOLUME LIMITED will be displayed in the radio or (if equipped)navigation screen when attempting t...

Troubleshooting Condition Potential Causes Can’t create a MyKey™ • Key in the ignition is already a MyKey™ • Key in the ignition is the last remaining Admin key (there alwayshas to be at least one Admin key) • Securilock 威 Passive Anti-Theft System is disabled or in unlimitedmode Cannot program the ...

Arming the system When armed, this system will respond if unauthorized entry isattempted. When unauthorized entry occurs, the system will flash theturn signal lamps and will sound the horn. The system is ready to arm whenever the key is in the off position, or isremoved from the ignition. Either of ...

Disarming the system You can disarm the system by any of the following actions: • Unlock the doors by using the remote entry transmitter portion ofyour Integrated Keyhead Transmitter. • Unlock the doors by using your keyless entry pad. • Turn ignition to the on position with a valid programmed Secur...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

To operate the heated seats: • Push the indicated side of thecontrol for maximum heat. • Push again to deactivate. • Push the indicated side of thecontrol for minimum heat. • Push again to deactivate. The heated seat module resets at every ignition run cycle. While theignition is in the on position,...

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

The power fold down seats will operate for 10 minutes after theignition switch is in off. The transmission must be in P (Park),and the liftgate, or liftgate glass must be open. Similar to thebattery saver feature, the power 3rd row seat will be disabled10 minutes after turning the vehicle off. If th...

Front safety belt energy management retractors The front outboard safety belt energy management retractors allowwebbing to be pulled out of the retractor in a gradual and controlledmanner in response to the occupant’s forward momentum. This helpsreduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occup...

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 ...

Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and preventsmore belt from being pulled out if the belt is pulled out too quickly. Thebelt will unlock when you stop pulling on it. Automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is pre-locked. The belt wi...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and return to thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. WARNING: After any vehicle collision, the combination lap and shoulder bel...

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

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

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled approximately fiveseconds after the safety beltwarning light has turned off... The Belt-Minder 威 feature is activated - the safety belt warninglight illuminates and the warningchime sounds for six secondsevery 30 seconds, repeating forapproximatel...

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...

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

WARNING: If the Safety Canopy 威 system has deployed, the Safety Canopy 威 will not function again unless replaced.The Safety Canopy 威 system (including the A, B, C, and Dpillar trim and headliner) must beinspected and serviced by anauthorized dealer. If the SafetyCanopy 威 is not replaced, it will not...

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

Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child size, height, weight, or age Recommendedrestraint type Infants ortoddlers Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less(generally age four or younger) Use a child safetyseat (sometimescalled an infantcarrier,convertible seat,or toddler seat). Smallc...

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 ...

restrained properly, then restrain the child in the child safety seat orwith the belt-positioning booster. Remember that child seats andbelt-positioning boosters vary and may be designed to fit children ofdifferent heights, ages and weights. Children who are too large for childsafety seats or belt-p...

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. If you install a child seat with rigid LATCH attachments, and haveattached the top tether strap to...

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...

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

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

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

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...

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

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

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

It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally bereplaced as a pair. The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels (originally installed onyour vehicle) are not designed to be used in aftermarket wheels. The use of wheels or tires not recommended by Ford Motor Companymay af...

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

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

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

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that...

Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your fourroad tires and sends the tire pressure readings to your vehicle. The LowTire Pressure Warning Lamp will turn ON if the tire pressure issignificantly low. Once the light is illu...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to thefollowing chart for information conc...

Low Tire PressureWarning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Flashing WarningLight Spare tire in use Your temporary spare tire is in use. Repair the damaged roadwheel and re-mount it on thevehicle to restore systemfunctionality. For a descriptionof how the system functionsunder these condi...

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: Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result in serious damage to the vehicle and/or personal injury. Steps for determining the correct load limit: 1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargoshould never exceed XXX kg or XXX lb.” on your vehicle’s plac...

to transport the cement to your home? If you and your friend eachweigh 220 lb. (99 kg), the calculation would be: 1400 - (2 x 220) - (12x 100) = 1400 - 440 - 1200 = - 240 lb. No, you do not have enoughcargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, thecalculation would be: 635 kg - (2 x 9...

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

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

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

• Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Donot apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and becomeless effective. • The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailerweight. • If you wi...

RECREATIONAL TOWING Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational towing. Anexample of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind amotorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that yourtransmission is not damaged. Note: Put your climate control system in recirculated...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

During trailer sway control events the “sliding car” icon in the instrument cluster will flash momentarily. The cluster message centerwill also display TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED . In some cases when trailer sway is detected, the vehicle speed is too high and may beabove a speed at which trailer sway...

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turnedoff), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort. If the steering wanders or pulls, check for: • Underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s) • Uneven vehicle loading • High crown in center of road • High crosswinds • Whe...

WARNING: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Do not overload your vehicle and use extra precautions, such as driving at slowerspeeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increasedstopping distance, when driving a heavily load...

4. Using a flat-head screwdriver orsimilar tool, move the brake-shiftinterlock actuator spindle towardthe left, apply the brake and shiftthe transmission into N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. 6. Reinstall the access plug. WARNING: Do not drive your vehicle until you verify that the brakelamps are ...

The message center will indicate the system is off and will not allow thedriver to switch the system on to indicate a failure of the reverse sensingsystem. The radar sensor is located behind the rear bumper/fascia. Alwayskeep the rear bumper/fascia free from snow, ice and largeaccumulations of dirt....

If the back end of the vehicle is hit or damaged, then check with yourauthorized dealer to have your rear video system checked for propercoverage and operation. Night time and dark area use At night time or in dark areas, the reverse camera system relies on thereverse lamp lighting to produce an ima...

4WD indicator lights The indicator lights illuminate in the message center in thereconfigurable telltale (RTT) location under the following conditions.Refer to Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter. • 4X2 - Momentarily illuminates when 2H is selected. • 4X4 AUTO – Illuminates w...

dry pavement. This position is only intended for severe winter oroff-road conditions, such as deep snow, ice or shallow sand. • 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 ...

Shifting between 4A and 4H Move the control between 4A to 4H at a stop or while driving at anyspeed. The message center will display “4X4” if 4H is selected and ⬙ 4X4 Auto if 4A is selected. Shifting to/from 4L 1. Bring the vehicle to a speed of 3 MPH (5 KPH) or less. 2. Place the gearshift in N (Ne...

Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheelmotion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Do notgrip the spokes.Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage from concealed objects such asro...

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...

Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against youand cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance maybe required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to backout the way you came if you proceed with caution. If your vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac 威...

“Tread Lightly” is an educationalprogram designed to increase publicawareness of land-use regulationsand responsibilities in our nationswilderness areas. Ford MotorCompany joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of LandManagement in encouraging you to help preserve our national forest andother ...

DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through deep or standingwater is unavoidable, proceed veryslowly especially when the depth isnot known. Never drive throughwater that is higher than the bottomof the wheel rims (for cars) or thebottom of the hubs (for trucks). When driving through water, traction or ...

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

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

Note: With extended use, the flasher may run down your battery. 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,...

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...

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 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper 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 (+)termi...

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

2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. 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...

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...

If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicledamage may occur. 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...

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

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

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 Detail Wash (ZC-3-A), which is availablefrom your authorized dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can dis...

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

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

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

INSTRUMENT PANEL/INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel, interior trim areas and cluster lens with aclean, damp, white cotton cloth, then use a clean and dry white cottoncloth to dry these areas. • Avoid cleaners or polishes that increase the gloss of the upper portionof the instr...

INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with sideairbags: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional StrengthCarpet & Upholstery Cleaner (ZC-54). • If grease or tar is present on the material,...

• If the leather cannot be completely cleaned using a mild soap andwater solution, the leather may be cleaned using a commerciallyavailable cleaning product designed for automotive interiors. • Do not use household cleaning products, alcohol solutions, solvents orcleaners intended for rubber, vinyl ...

Scratches Natural Markings - Because the leather in the seat comes from genuinesteer hides, there will be evidence of naturally occurring markings, suchas small scars. These markings give character to the seating covers andshould be considered as proof of a genuine leather product. In order to lesse...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many qualityproducts available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. Thesequality products have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

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

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

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 5.4L V8 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Battery 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 specification WSB-M8B16-A2.Do not use any special washer fluidsuch as windshield water repellenttype fluid or bug wash. They m...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not mix coolants. Add the coolant type originally equippedin your vehicle. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Note: Do not use stop leak pellets or cooling system sealants/additives as they can cause damage to the engine cooling and/or heating systems.Th...

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 reservoir.If you removed the radiator cap in an ...

• NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%. • Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% willdecrease the overheat protection characteristics of the enginecoolant and may cause engine damage. • Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure thecoolant concentration in your ve...

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: • The engine will completely shut down. • Steering and braking effort will increase. Once the engine...

• 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...

Flex Fuel Vehicle (FFV) fuel fill inlet Flex fuel vehicles have a yellow bezel placed over the fuel fill inlet. 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 fu...

It is best not to alternate repeatedly between gasoline and E85. If you doswitch fuels, it is recommended that you add as much fuel aspossible—at least half a tank. Do not add less than five gallons (18.9L)when refueling. You should drive the vehicle immediately after refuelingfor at least 5 miles (...

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

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

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

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

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

FORD ESP EXTENDED SERVICE PLANS More than 30 million Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury owners have discoveredthe powerful 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 to ...

A ABS (see Brakes) .....................291 Accessory delay ........................133 AdvanceTrac ..............................293 Air cleaner filter ...............398, 401 Air suspension ...........................299 description ..............................299 Airbag supplemental restraintsy...

change oil soon warning,message center .......................373checking and adding ..............373dipstick ....................................373filter, specifications ........375, 401recommendations ...................375refill capacities ........................402specifications ................

V Vehicle Identification Number(VIN) ..........................................407 Vehicle loading ..........................268 Ventilating your vehicle ...........288 W Warning lights (see Lights) .......12 Washer fluid ..............................371 Water, Driving through .............323 Wind...