Table Of Contents - Ford Expedition 2008 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Perchlorate Material4
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles8
Cell Phone Use8
Export Unique (Non–United States/Canada) Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Service Engine Soon12
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power (Rtt)13
Brake System Warning Light13
Anti-Lock Brake System13
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt14
Charging System (Rtt)14
Security/Anti-Theft System14
Low Tire Pressure Warning15
Low Fuel (Rtt)15
Check Fuel Cap (Rtt)15
Low Washer Fluid (Rtt)15
Speed Control16
Four Wheel Drive Low (Rtt)16
Four Wheel Drive Auto (Rtt)16
Door Ajar (Rtt)16
Gauges17
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime17
Headlamps On Warning Chime17
Parking Brake On Warning Chime17
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge18
Odometer18
Trip Odometer18
Tachometer19
Battery Voltage Gauge19
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge19
Fuel Gauge19
Entertainment Systems20
Audio Systems20
Quick Start — How To Get Going20
Listening To The Radio20
Listening To Satellite Radio (If Equipped)21
Listening To A Cd/Mp3 (If Equipped)21
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System24
Accessory Delay24
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd24
Setting The Clock26
To View The Station Name Or Type27
Track/Folder Mode27
Premium/Audiophile Am/Fm In-Dash Six Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System (If Equipped)31
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd31
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)39
Required Equipment39
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack39
Troubleshooting40
Rear Seat Radio Controls (If Equipped)40
Parental Control41
To Activate The Rear Seat Radio Controls42
To Activate Dual Play Mode42
Using Headphones/Dual Play Mode42
General Audio Information43
Radio Frequencies43
Radio Reception Factors43
Cd/Cd Player Care43
Audio System Warranty And Service44
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure44
Sample Mp3 Structure45
Satellite Radio Information (If Equipped)46
Satellite Radio Channels46
Satellite Radio Reception Factors46
Sirius Satellite Radio Service46
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)47
Family Entertainment Dvd System (If Equipped)48
Quick Start49
To Play A Dvd In The Dvd System49
To Play A Cd In The Dvd System50
To Play An Mp3 Disc In The Dvd System50
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System51
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones (Dual Play Mode)52
Using The Infrared (Ir) Wireless Headphones52
Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)52
To Adjust Display Brightness53
Dvd Player Controls53
Remote Control56
Battery Replacement58
Wireless Headphones59
Wired Headphones61
Operation61
Single Play/Dual Play61
Operation With An Aftermarket Audio System63
Menu Mode63
Angle Mode63
Aspect Ratio64
Language64
Subtitles65
Audio Cds65
Playing Mp3 Discs66
Mp3 Disc Quality Factors66
Cd, Mp3 And Cd Player Care67
Playing A Dvd68
Slow Play68
Frame By Frame69
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks69
Audio Displays70
Audio Interaction70
Parental Control For The Dvd System70
General Information71
Macrovision71
Safety Information72
Federal Communication Commission (Fcc) Compliance73
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player73
Environmental Extremes73
Temperature Extremes74
Humidity And Moisture Condensation74
Foreign Substances74
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen74
Navigation System (If Equipped)75
Climate Controls76
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning76
Max A/C76
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning System With Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control (If Equipped)77
Operating Tips78
Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control With Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control (If Equipped)80
Dual Automatic Temperature Control With Heated And Cooled Seats And Rear Passenger Compartment Climate Control (If Equipped)82
Rear Fan Speed Control83
Passenger Heated Seat Control83
Passenger Cooled Seat Control83
Airflow Direction Control83
Recirculated Air84
Auxiliary Climate Control (If Equipped)86
Rear Window Defroster86
Lights87
Headlamp Control87
Autolamp Control87
Foglamp Control (If Equipped)87
High Beams88
Flash To Pass88
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl) (If Equipped)88
Panel Dimmer Control89
Aiming The Headlamps89
Vertical Aim Adjustment89
Turn Signal Control90
Interior Lamps91
Front Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)91
Front Row Map/Dome Lamp (If Equipped)91
Second Row Map Lamps (If Equipped)91
Rear Cargo Lamp92
Bulb Replacement92
Headlamp Condensation92
Using The Right Bulbs92
Replacing The Interior Bulbs93
Replacing Exterior Bulbs93
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs93
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn/Sidemarker Signal Bulbs94
Replacing Tail/Stop/Turn/Sidemarker/Backup Lamp Bulbs95
High-Mount Brakelamp96
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs96
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb97
Approach Lamp/Mirror Turn Signal Bulb Removal (If Equipped)97
Approach Lamp Bulb Removal (If Equipped)98
Driver Controls99
Multi-Function Lever99
Windshield Wiper/Washer Control99
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls99
Tilt Steering Wheel100
Illuminated Visor Mirror (If Equipped)100
Slide On Rod Feature100
Steering Wheel Adjustment100
Overhead Console101
Forward Storage Bin (If Equipped)101
Conversation Mirror (If Equipped)101
Power Quarter Rear Windows (If Equipped)102
Center Console (If Equipped)102
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)103
Equipped With Rear Climate Control104
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter (If Equipped)104
Power Windows105
Cupholder/Ashtray (If Equipped)105
Rear Window Buffeting105
One Touch up or down (Driver's Window Only)105
Bounce-Back (Driver's Window Only)106
Security Override106
Interior Mirror107
Window Lock107
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror (If Equipped)107
With Voice Activated Navigation System108
Exterior Mirrors108
Power Side View Mirrors108
Powerfold Mirrors (If Equipped)109
Heated Outside Mirrors109
Signal Indicator Mirrors (If Equipped)110
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals (If Equipped)110
Power Deployable Running Boards (If Equipped)110
Automatic Power Deploy111
Automatic Power Stow111
Manual Power Deploy111
Enable/Disable111
Setting Speed Control112
Resuming A Set Speed113
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control114
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control114
Turning Off Speed Control114
Steering Wheel Controls (If Equipped)115
Audio Control Features115
Climate Control Features (If Equipped)117
Moon Roof (If Equipped)117
Navigation Control Features117
To Open The Moon Roof118
To Close The Moon Roof118
To Vent The Moon Roof118
Homelink Wireless Control System118
Programming119
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming120
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System121
Erasing Homelink Buttons121
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button121
Standard Message Center (If Equipped)122
Selectable Features122
Info Menu122
Odometer/Trip Odometer122
Distance To Empty (Dte)123
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)123
Outside Air Temperature (Oat)124
Compass Display (If Equipped)124
Compass Zone Adjustment (If Equipped)124
Compass Calibration Adjustment125
Setup Menu126
System Check127
Oil Life127
Units (English/Metric)128
Autolamp128
Autolock128
Autounlock129
Blank Display129
System Warnings129
Door Ajar131
Check Charging System131
Park Brake Engaged131
Check Brake System131
Brake Fluid Level Low132
Washer Fluid Level Low132
Engine Oil Change Soon/Oil Change Required132
Liftgate/Glass Ajar132
Compass Zone/Calibration Adjustment134
Instantaneous Fuel Economy136
Trip Elapsed Drive Time136
Reset To English (If In Another Language)137
Easy Entry/Exit (If Equipped)137
Autolamp Delay137
Power Liftgate (If Equipped)139
Positive Retention Floor Mat (If Equipped)145
To Open The Liftgate From The Instrument Panel146
To Open The Liftgate With The Remote Entry Transmitter146
Obstacle Detection148
Resetting The Power Liftgate148
Liftgate Ajar Signal148
Liftgate Window149
Manual Liftgate (If Equipped)149
Cargo Management System (If Equipped)150
Cargo Shelf/Divider (If Equipped)150
Luggage Rack151
Locks And Security152
Keys152
Power Door Locks152
Smart Unlocking Feature152
Deactivating/Activating Autolock153
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure153
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure153
Message Center Procedure154
Autounlock Feature154
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock Feature154
Power Door Lock Switch Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure155
Keyless Entry Key Pad Autounlock Enable/Disable Procedure155
Childproof Door Locks156
Remote Entry System156
Unlocking The Doors/Liftgate157
Locking The Doors/Liftgate157
Opening The Liftgate Window158
Opening The Power Liftgate (If Equipped)159
Car Finder159
Sounding A Panic Alarm160
Memory Feature161
Activating The Memory Feature161
Deactivating The Memory Seat Feature162
Replacing The Battery162
Replacing Lost Transmitters163
Programming Remote Transmitters163
Illuminated Entry164
Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry164
Deactivating/Activating Perimeter Lamps Illuminated Entry164
Keyless Entry System (If Equipped)165
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code166
Erasing Personal Code166
Anti-Scan Feature166
Unlocking And Locking The Doors And Liftgate Using Keyless Entry167
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System167
Anti-Theft Indicator167
Automatic Arming168
Automatic Disarming168
Key Information168
Programming Spare Keys169
Front Row Adjustable Head Restraints171
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat (If Equipped)171
Seating And Safety Restraints171
Manual Seat Recliner (If Equipped)172
Using The Armrest (If Equipped)173
Using The Manual Lumbar Support (If Equipped)173
Using The Power Lumbar Support (If Equipped)174
Adjusting The Front Power Seat174
Memory Seats/Power Mirrors/Adjustable Pedals (If Equipped)176
Climate Controlled Seats (If Equipped)176
Heated Seats177
Cooled Seats177
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement (If Equipped)177
Rear Seats179
Folding Down The 2Nd Row 40% Seat System179
Placing The 2Nd Row Outboard 40% Seats In Cargo Mode180
Returning To The Upright Position From Full Lowered Load Floor Position181
Adjusting The 2Nd Row Outboard 40% Seat For E-Z Entry181
Exiting The 3Rd Row183
Reclining The 2Nd Row Outboard 40% Seatback183
Folding The 2Nd Row Center 20% Seat System (If Equipped)184
Adjusting The 2Nd Row Center 20% Seat (If Equipped)185
3Rd Row Seats185
Folding Down The 3Rd Row Seats To The Load Floor186
Third Row Power Folding Seat (If Equipped)187
Safety Restraints188
Personal Safety System188
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?188
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints189
Front Crash Severity Sensor189
Driver's Seat Position Sensor189
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors189
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational190
Safety Restraints Precautions190
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts191
Front Center Lap Belt192
Vehicle Sensitive Mode193
Automatic Locking Mode193
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode193
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode193
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode194
Safety Belt Pretensioner194
Safety Belt Height Adjustment195
Second Row Comfort Guide196
Safety Belt Extension Assembly197
Safety Belt Maintenance197
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime197
Conditions Of Operation198
Belt-Minder198
One Time Disable201
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature (If Equipped)201
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)202
Important Srs Precautions202
Children And Airbags204
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?204
Determining If The System Is Operational206
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System206
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?207
Safety Canopy System208
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?209
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles211
Safety Restraints For Children212
Important Child Restraint Precautions212
Children And Safety Belts212
Child Booster Seats213
When Children Should Use Booster Seats213
Types Of Booster Seats214
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts215
Safety Seats For Children216
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats216
Installing Child Safety Seats With Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts217
Installing Child Safety Seats In The Center Front Seating Position220
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps221
Second Row Seating Positions222
Attaching Safety Seats With Latch Attachments For Child Seat Anchors225
Tires, Wheels And Loading227
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners227
Vehicle Characteristics228
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)228
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles229
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading230
U.s. Department Of Transportation-Tire Quality Grades230
Treadwear230
Traction Aa A B C230
Temperature A B C231
Glossary Of Tire Terminology231
Inflating Your Tires232
Tire Inflation232
Tire Care234
Inspecting Your Tires234
Tire Wear235
Damage235
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)236
Tire Replacement Requirements236
Safety Practices237
Highway Hazards238
Tire And Wheel Alignment238
Tire Rotation238
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall239
Information on "P" Type Tires240
Additional Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall for "LT" Type Tires243
Information on "T" Type Tires244
Location Of The Tire Label244
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)245
Changing Tires With Tpms246
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)247
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed247
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly247
When Inflating Your Tires249
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure249
Snow Tires And Chains250
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer250
Base Curb Weight251
Vehicle Curb Weight251
Payload251
Cargo Weight252
Gaw (Gross Axle Weight)252
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)253
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)253
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)254
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)254
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight254
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight254
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit255
Special Loading Instructions For Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility-Type Vehicles256
Trailer Towing256
Integrated Hitch Rating260
Preparing To Tow260
Hitches260
Weight Distributing Hitch261
Safety Chains261
Trailer Brakes261
Trailer Lamps262
Driving While You Tow262
Servicing After Towing262
Trailer Towing Tips262
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat263
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)264
Vehicles Equipped With Control Trac Four-Wheel Drive System264
Driving265
Starting265
Positions Of The Ignition265
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle265
Important Safety Precautions266
Starting The Engine267
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes268
Important Ventilating Information268
Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)268
How To Use The Engine Block Heater270
Brakes270
Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)271
Using Abs271
Abs Warning Lamp271
Parking Brake272
Advancetrac With Roll Stability Control (Rsc) Stability Enhancement System (If Equipped)273
Traction Control273
Electronic Stability Control (Esc)274
Roll Stability Control (Rsc)275
Advancetrac With Rsc Button And Icon Functionality275
Advancetrac With Rsc Features276
Steering277
Variable Assist Steering278
Air Suspension System (If Equipped)278
Limited-Slip Axle (If Equipped)279
Preparing To Drive279
Automatic Transmission Operation280
Brake-Shift Interlock – Column-Shift Transmission280
Brake-Shift Interlock – Floor-Shift Transmission281
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission282
Forced Downshifts285
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow285
Reverse Sensing System (If Equipped)285
Audible Warnings287
Reverse Camera System (If Equipped)288
Nighttime And Dark Area Use289
Servicing290
Control Trac Four-Wheel Drive (4X4) Operation290
System Indicator Messages290
Positions Of The Control Trac System291
Shifting Between Modes292
Shifting From 2H To 4A Or 4H292
Shifting From 4A To 4H292
Shifting To/From 4L292
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles293
Basic Operating Principles293
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement293
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck294
Emergency Maneuvers295
Control Trac Four–Wheel Drive System (If Equipped)295
Normal Characteristics296
Sand296
Mud And Water296
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain297
Driving On Snow And Ice298
Maintenance And Modifications299
Driving Through Water299
Roadside Emergencies300
Getting Roadside Assistance300
Using Roadside Assistance301
Hazard Flasher Control301
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch302
Fuses And Relays303
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color303
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel304
Fuses Codes305
Power Distribution Box307
High-Current Fuses307
Changing The Tires310
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information311
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle313
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools313
Removing The Jack And Tools313
Removing The Spare Tire314
Tire Change Procedure314
Stowing The Spare Tire317
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications318
Jump Starting319
Preparing Your Vehicle320
Connecting The Jumper Cables320
Removing The Jumper Cables323
Wrecker Towing326
Customer Assistance328
Cleaning335
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)335
Washing The Exterior335
Exterior Chrome336
Waxing336
Paint Chips337
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers337
Engine337
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts338
Windows And Wiper Blades338
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim And Cluster Lens339
Interior340
Cleaning The Climate Controlled Seats (If Equipped)340
Leather Seats341
Leather Seats For The King Ranch Expedition Only341
Scratches342
Underbody342
Conditioning342
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products343
Maintenance And Specifications344
Service Recommendations344
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle344
Working With The Engine Off344
Opening The Hood345
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment346
Windshield Washer Fluid347
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate347
Changing The Wiper Blades348
Changing The Rear Window Wiper Blade348
Checking The Engine Oil349
Adding Engine Oil350
Engine Oil And Filter Recommendations351
Battery352
Checking Engine Coolant354
Adding Engine Coolant355
Recycled Engine Coolant357
Coolant Refill Capacity358
Severe Climates358
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling358
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works359
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated359
Fuel Filter360
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels360
Fuel Information360
Refueling362
Fuel Filler Cap362
Choosing The Right Fuel363
Octane Recommendations364
Fuel Quality364
Cleaner Air365
Running Out Of Fuel365
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy365
Measuring Techniques365
Calculating Fuel Economy366
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits367
Habits367
Maintenance367
Conditions368
Epa Window Sticker368
Emission Control System368
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)369
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing370
Power Steering Fluid371
Brake Fluid372
Transmission Fluid372
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid372
Air Filter372
Changing The Air Filter Element373
Motorcraft Part Numbers375
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities376
Engine Data379
Engine Drivebelt Routing379
Identifying Your Vehicle380
Safety Compliance Certification Label380
Vehicle Identification Number (Vin)380
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations381
Accessories382
Index384