2018 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual

2018 Ford Expedition owners manual
Year:
2018
Make:
Ford
Model:
Expedition
Rating:
(7)

Online manual

Size:
8.8 MB

Table of Contents

Copyright ©
2
Introduction
10
About This Manual
10
Symbols Glossary
10
Data Recording
12
California Proposition 65
14
Perchlorate
14
Ford Credit
14
Replacement Parts Recommendation
15
Special Notices
15
Mobile Communications Equipment
16
Export Unique Options
16
Environment
18
Protecting the Environment
18
At a Glance
19
Instrument Panel Overview
19
Child Safety
21
General Information
21
Installing Child Restraints
22
Booster Seats
32
Child Restraint Positioning
34
Child Safety Locks
36
Seatbelts
38
Principle of Operation
38
Fastening the Seatbelts
39
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
43
Seatbelt Reminder
43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
45
Seatbelt Extension
45
Personal Safety System™
46
Personal Safety System™
46
Supplementary Restraints System
47
Principle of Operation
47
Driver and Passenger Airbags
48
Front Passenger Sensing System
49
Side Airbags
51
Safety Canopy™
52
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
53
Airbag Disposal
54
Keys and Remote Controls
55
General Information on Radio Frequencies
55
Remote Control
55
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
62
MyKey™
63
Principle of Operation
63
Creating a MyKey
64
Clearing All MyKeys
64
Checking MyKey System Status
65
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
65
MyKey Troubleshooting
65
Doors and Locks
67
Locking and Unlocking
67
Keyless Entry
70
Liftgate
73
Manual Liftgate
73
Power Liftgate
74
Security
78
Passive Anti-Theft System
78
Anti-Theft Alarm
80
Power Running Boards
81
Using Power Running Boards
81
Steering Wheel
83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column
83
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
83
Audio Control
84
Voice Control
85
Cruise Control
85
Information Display Control
86
Heated Steering Wheel
86
Pedals
87
Adjusting the Pedals
87
Wipers and Washers
88
Windshield Wipers
88
Autowipers
88
Windshield Washers
89
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
89
Lighting
90
General Information
90
Lighting Control
90
Autolamps
91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
91
Headlamp Exit Delay
92
Daytime Running Lamps
92
Automatic High Beam Control
92
Front Fog Lamps
93
Direction Indicators
94
Interior Lamps
94
Ambient Lighting
95
Windows and Mirrors
96
Power Windows
96
Global Opening and Closing
97
Exterior Mirrors
98
Interior Mirror
100
Childminder Mirror
101
Sun Visors
101
Moonroof - Vehicles With: Vista Roof Opening Panel
101
Liftgate Window
102
Instrument Cluster
104
Gauges
104
Warning Lamps and Indicators
107
Audible Warnings and Indicators
110
Information Displays
111
General Information
111
Information Messages
122
Climate Control
138
Manual Climate Control
138
Automatic Climate Control
139
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
142
Rear Passenger Climate Controls
144
Heated Windows and Mirrors
146
Cabin Air Filter
147
Remote Start
147
Seats
148
Sitting in the Correct Position
148
Head Restraints
148
Manual Seats
151
Power Seats
152
Memory Function
154
Rear Seats
156
Heated Seats
161
Climate Controlled Seats
162
Universal Garage Door Opener
164
Universal Garage Door Opener
164
Auxiliary Power Points
168
Auxiliary Power Points
168
Wireless Accessory Charging
169
Storage Compartments
171
Center Console
171
Overhead Console
171
Starting and Stopping the Engine
172
General Information
172
Ignition Switch
172
Keyless Starting
172
Starting a Gasoline Engine
173
Engine Block Heater
176
Unique Driving Characteristics
178
Auto-Start-Stop
178
Fuel and Refueling
180
Safety Precautions
180
Fuel Quality
180
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
181
Running Out of Fuel
181
Refueling
183
Fuel Consumption
185
Engine Emission Control
187
Emission Law
187
Catalytic Converter
188
Transmission
191
Automatic Transmission
191
Four-Wheel Drive
198
Using Four-Wheel Drive
198
Rear Axle
205
Limited Slip Differential
205
Brakes
206
General Information
206
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
206
Electric Parking Brake
207
Hill Start Assist
209
Traction Control
211
Principle of Operation
211
Using Traction Control
211
Stability Control
212
Principle of Operation
212
Using Stability Control
213
Hill Descent Control
215
Principle of Operation
215
Using Hill Descent Control
215
Parking Aids
216
Principle of Operation
216
Rear Parking Aid
216
Front Parking Aid
217
Side Sensing System
218
Active Park Assist
220
Rear View Camera
226
360 Degree Camera
229
Cruise Control
231
Principle of Operation
231
Using Cruise Control
231
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
232
Driving Aids
239
Driver Alert
239
Lane Keeping System
240
Blind Spot Information System
244
Cross Traffic Alert
248
Steering
250
Pre-Collision Assist
251
Drive Control
255
Load Carrying
258
Rear Under Floor Storage
258
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
260
Load Limit
262
Towing
267
Towing a Trailer
267
Trailer Reversing Aids
268
Trailer Sway Control
277
Recommended Towing Weights
278
Essential Towing Checks
280
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
288
Driving Hints
291
Breaking-In
291
Reduced Engine Performance
291
Economical Driving
291
Driving Through Water
292
Floor Mats
292
Roadside Emergencies
294
Roadside Assistance
294
Hazard Flashers
295
Fuel Shutoff
295
Jump Starting the Vehicle
296
Post-Crash Alert System
298
Transporting the Vehicle
298
Towing Points
299
Customer Assistance
301
Getting the Services You Need
301
In California (U.S. Only)
302
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
303
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
304
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
304
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
306
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
306
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
306
Fuses
308
Fuse Box Locations
308
Fuse Specification Chart
308
Changing a Fuse
317
Maintenance
319
General Information
319
Opening and Closing the Hood
319
Under Hood Overview
320
Engine Oil Dipstick
321
Engine Oil Check
321
Oil Change Indicator Reset
322
Engine Coolant Check
323
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
327
Transfer Case Fluid Check
327
Brake Fluid Check
328
Washer Fluid Check
328
Fuel Filter
329
Changing the 12V Battery
329
Checking the Wiper Blades
331
Changing the Wiper Blades
331
Adjusting the Headlamps
332
Removing a Headlamp
333
Changing a Bulb
333
Bulb Specification Chart
335
Changing the Engine Air Filter
337
Vehicle Care
338
General Information
338
Cleaning Products
338
Cleaning the Exterior
338
Waxing
340
Cleaning the Engine
340
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
340
Cleaning the Interior
341
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
341
Cleaning Leather Seats
342
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
343
Cleaning the Wheels
343
Vehicle Storage
343
Wheels and Tires
346
General Information
346
Tire Care
348
Using Snow Chains
363
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
364
Changing a Road Wheel
368
Technical Specifications
373
Capacities and Specifications
375
Engine Specifications
375
Motorcraft Parts
375
Vehicle Identification Number
377
Vehicle Certification Label
378
Transmission Code Designation
378
Capacities and Specifications
379
Audio System
384
General Information
384
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/​FM/​CD/​SYNC
385
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/​FM/​CD/​SYNC/​Touchscreen Display
387
Digital Radio
388
Satellite Radio
390
USB Port
393
SYNC™
394
General Information
394
Using Voice Recognition
395
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
397
SYNC™ Applications and Services
398
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
402
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
403
SYNC™ 3
411
General Information
411
Home Screen
423
Using Voice Recognition
425
Entertainment
431
Climate
442
Phone
445
Navigation
450
Apps
458
Settings
461
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
476
Accessories
489
Accessories
489
Ford Protect
491
Ford Protect
491
Scheduled Maintenance
493
General Maintenance Information
493
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
496
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
499
Scheduled Maintenance Record
501
Appendices
512
Electromagnetic Compatibility
512
End User License Agreement
514
Type Approvals
540

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