2020 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual

2020 Ford Expedition owners manual
Year:
2020
Make:
Ford
Model:
Expedition
Rating:
(5)

Online manual

Size:
6.63 MB
PDF:
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Table of Contents

Table of contents
4
Copyright ©
2
Introduction
10
About This Manual
10
Symbols Glossary
10
Data Recording
12
Perchlorate
16
Ford Credit
16
Replacement Parts Recommendation
17
Special Notices
17
Mobile Communications Equipment
18
Export Unique Options
19
Environment
20
Protecting the Environment
20
At a Glance
21
Instrument Panel
21
Child Safety
23
General Information
23
Installing Child Restraints
25
Booster Seats
34
Child Restraint Positioning
36
Child Safety Locks
38
Seatbelts
40
Principle of Operation
40
Fastening the Seatbelts
41
Seatbelt Height Adjustment
45
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime
46
Seatbelt Reminder
46
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance
48
Seatbelt Extensions
48
Personal Safety System™
50
Personal Safety System™
50
Supplementary Restraints System
51
Principle of Operation
51
Driver and Passenger Airbags
52
Front Passenger Sensing System
53
Side Airbags
55
Safety Canopy™
56
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
57
Airbag Disposal
58
Keys and Remote Controls
59
General Information on Radio Frequencies
59
Remote Control
59
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
65
MyKey™
66
Principle of Operation
66
Creating a MyKey
67
Clearing All MyKeys
68
Checking MyKey System Status
68
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
69
MyKey – Troubleshooting
69
Doors and Locks
71
Locking and Unlocking
71
Keyless Entry
74
Liftgate
78
Manual Liftgate
78
Power Liftgate
79
Security
83
Passive Anti-Theft System
83
Anti-Theft Alarm
85
Power Running Boards
87
Using Power Running Boards
87
Steering Wheel
89
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column
89
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
89
Audio Control
91
Voice Control
91
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
91
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control
92
Information Display Control
92
Heated Steering Wheel
92
Horn
92
Adjustable Pedals
93
Adjusting the Pedals
93
Wipers and Washers
94
Windshield Wipers
94
Autowipers
94
Windshield Washers
95
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
95
Lighting
96
General Information
96
Lighting Control
96
Autolamps
97
Instrument Lighting Dimmer
97
Headlamp Exit Delay
97
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
98
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
98
Front Fog Lamps
98
Direction Indicators
99
Interior Lamps
99
Ambient Lighting
100
Automatic High Beam Control
101
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
101
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
101
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators
101
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control
101
Windows and Mirrors
103
Power Windows
103
Global Opening and Closing
103
Exterior Mirrors
104
Interior Mirror
105
Childminder Mirror
106
Sun Visors
106
Moonroof
107
Liftgate Window
108
Instrument Cluster
109
Gauges
109
Warning Lamps and Indicators
112
Audible Warnings and Indicators
115
Information Displays
116
General Information
116
Information Messages
125
Climate Control
141
Manual Climate Control
141
Automatic Climate Control
143
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature Control
145
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control
146
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature Control
147
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control
148
Heated Windshield
149
Heated Rear Window
150
Heated Exterior Mirrors
150
Cabin Air Filter
150
Remote Start
150
Seats
152
Sitting in the Correct Position
152
Head Restraints
152
Manual Seats
156
Power Seats
156
Memory Function
159
Rear Seats
160
Climate Controlled Seats
165
Garage Door Opener
167
Universal Garage Door Opener
167
Auxiliary Power Points
171
Auxiliary Power Points
171
Wireless Accessory Charging
172
Storage Compartments
175
Center Console
175
Overhead Console
175
Starting and Stopping the Engine
176
General Information
176
Ignition Switch
176
Keyless Starting
176
Starting a Gasoline Engine
177
Engine Block Heater
180
Unique Driving Characteristics
182
Auto-Start-Stop
182
Fuel and Refueling
185
Safety Precautions
185
Fuel Quality
185
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
186
Running Out of Fuel
186
Refueling
188
Fuel Consumption
190
Engine Emission Control
192
Emission Law
192
Catalytic Converter
193
Transmission
196
Automatic Transmission
196
Four-Wheel Drive
203
Using Four-Wheel Drive
203
Rear Axle
211
Limited Slip Differential
211
Brakes
212
General Information
212
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes
212
Electric Parking Brake
213
Hill Start Assist
214
Traction Control
216
Principle of Operation
216
Using Traction Control
216
Stability Control
217
Principle of Operation
217
Using Stability Control
218
Hill Descent Control
220
Principle of Operation
220
Using Hill Descent Control
220
Parking Aids
221
Principle of Operation
221
Rear Parking Aid
222
Front Parking Aid
223
Side Sensing System
225
Active Park Assist
226
Rear View Camera
233
360 Degree Camera
236
Cruise Control
239
What Is Cruise Control
239
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
239
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
239
Canceling the Set Speed
239
Resuming the Set Speed
240
Cruise Control Indicators
240
Using Adaptive Cruise Control
240
Driving Aids
247
Driver Alert
247
Lane Keeping System
248
Blind Spot Information System
252
Cross Traffic Alert
256
Steering
259
Pre-Collision Assist
260
Drive Control
264
Load Carrying
268
Rear Under Floor Storage
268
Cargo Nets
270
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
271
Load Limit
272
Towing
278
Towing a Trailer
278
Trailer Reversing Aids
279
Trailer Sway Control
288
Recommended Towing Weights
289
Essential Towing Checks
292
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
299
Driving Hints
302
Reduced Engine Performance
302
Economical Driving
302
Breaking-In
303
Driving Through Water
303
Floor Mats
303
Roadside Emergencies
305
Roadside Assistance
305
Hazard Flashers
306
Fuel Shutoff
306
Jump Starting the Vehicle
307
Post-Crash Alert System
309
Transporting the Vehicle
309
Towing Points
310
Customer Assistance
311
Getting the Services You Need
311
In California (U.S. Only)
312
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
313
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
314
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada
314
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
316
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
316
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
316
Fuses
318
Fuse Box Locations
318
Fuse Specification Chart
318
Changing a Fuse
326
Maintenance
328
General Information
328
Opening and Closing the Hood
328
Under Hood Overview
329
Engine Oil Dipstick
330
Engine Oil Check
330
Oil Change Indicator Reset
331
Changing the Engine Air Filter
332
Engine Coolant Check
332
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
336
Transfer Case Fluid Check
337
Brake Fluid Check
337
Power Steering Fluid Check
338
Changing the 12V Battery
338
Adjusting the Headlamps
340
Washer Fluid Check
341
Fuel Filter
342
Checking the Wiper Blades
342
Changing the Wiper Blades
342
Removing a Headlamp
343
Changing a Bulb
343
Vehicle Care
346
General Information
346
Cleaning Products
346
Cleaning the Exterior
346
Waxing
348
Cleaning the Engine
348
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades
348
Cleaning the Interior
349
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens
349
Cleaning Leather Seats
350
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
351
Cleaning the Wheels
351
Vehicle Storage
351
Wheels and Tires
354
General Information
354
Tire Care
356
Using Snow Chains
370
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
371
Changing a Road Wheel
375
Technical Specifications
381
Capacities and Specifications
382
Engine Specifications
382
Motorcraft Parts
382
Vehicle Identification Number
384
Vehicle Certification Label
385
Transmission Code Designation
385
Capacities and Specifications
386
Bulb Specification Chart
394
Network Connectivity
396
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
396
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting
397
Wi-Fi Hotspot
399
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot
399
Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
399
Audio System
400
General Information
400
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display
400
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display
403
Digital Radio
404
Satellite Radio
407
USB Port
409
SYNC™
411
General Information
411
Using Voice Recognition
412
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone
414
SYNC™ Applications and Services
415
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player
418
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
419
SYNC™ 3
428
General Information
428
Using Voice Recognition
430
Entertainment
437
Climate
447
Phone
449
Navigation
451
Apps
456
Settings
459
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting
461
Accessories
474
Accessories
474
Ford Protect
475
Ford Protect
475
Scheduled Maintenance
477
General Maintenance Information
477
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
480
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
483
Scheduled Maintenance Record
485
Appendices
496
Electromagnetic Compatibility
496
End User License Agreement
499
Declaration of Conformity
524
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
524
Index
526

2020 Ford Expedition Overview

Introduction

The 2020 Ford Expedition is a full-size SUV that redefines utility and comfort, seamlessly blending rugged capability with luxurious features. With its commanding presence on the road and advanced technology, the Expedition is designed for families who love adventure but also appreciate a touch of refinement. Whether navigating city streets or heading off the beaten path, this impressive vehicle delivers versatility and reliability.

Powertrains

Under the hood, the 2020 Ford Expedition offers a powerful and efficient engine option that stands out in its class. It is equipped with a robust 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine that produces an impressive 375 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. With the available MAX towing package, the Expedition can tow up to 9,300 pounds, making it ideal for hauling trailers or camping gear. Paired with a smooth 10-speed automatic transmission, the powertrain ensures an exhilarating driving experience while maintaining commendable fuel efficiency.

Trims

The Expedition is available in several trims, including the base XLT, the mid-range Limited, and the luxurious Platinum. Each trim level offers additional features and customization options, ranging from premium leather seating and advanced audio systems to more extensive safety features. Depending on the trim, buyers have the option of rear-wheel or four-wheel drive, allowing for optimal handling in various driving conditions.

Features

The 2020 Ford Expedition is packed with an array of features designed to elevate the driving experience. From the modern SYNC 3 infotainment system with an 8-inch touchscreen to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, connectivity is effortless. Spacious cargo capacity and a user-friendly layout ensure that passengers enjoy comfort during long journeys, while advanced safety features like the Ford Co-Pilot360® suite enhance overall peace of mind.

Owner's Manual

The owner's manual for the 2020 Ford Expedition serves as a comprehensive guide, providing detailed information on vehicle maintenance, operation, and safety features. With clear instructions and diagrams, owners can easily access important information about their SUV, ensuring that it remains in excellent condition and performs at its best throughout its lifespan.

User manual download

The Ford Expedition owner manual for the 2020 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2020 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.

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