2023 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual
Year:
2023
Make:
Ford
Model:
Expedition
Rating:
Table of Contents
Table of contents
5
Copyright ©
3
Contacting Us
23
Contacting Us
23
Introduction
25
About This Publication
25
Using This Publication
26
Symbols Glossary
27
Symbols Used on Your Vehicle
27
Data Privacy
30
Data Privacy
30
Service Data
31
Event Data
31
Settings Data
32
Connected Vehicle Data
32
Mobile Device Data
33
Emergency Call System Data
33
Visual Search
34
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
34
Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Cruise Control
35
Instrument Panel - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
36
Instrument Panel - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
37
Vehicle Interior
38
Front Exterior
39
Rear Exterior
40
Child Safety
41
Child Safety Precautions
41
Child Restraint Anchor Points
42
Child Restraints
43
Installing Child Restraints
45
Booster Seats
49
Child Safety Locks
51
Seatbelts
52
Seatbelt Precautions
52
Fastening and Unfastening the Seatbelts
53
Sensitive Locking Mode
54
Automatic Locking Mode
54
Adjusting the Seatbelts During Pregnancy
55
Adjusting the Seatbelt Height
55
Seatbelt Reminder
56
Checking the Seatbelts
58
Seatbelt Extensions
58
Personal Safety System™
59
What Is the Personal Safety System
59
How Does the Personal Safety System Work
59
Personal Safety System Components
59
Airbags
60
How Do the Front Airbags Work
60
How Do the Side Airbags Work
60
How Do the Knee Airbags Work
61
How Does the Safety Canopy™ Work
61
Airbag Precautions
62
Properly Adjusting the Driver and Front Passenger Seats
63
Children and Airbags
64
Front Passenger Sensing System
64
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator
67
Disposing of Airbags
68
911 Assist
69
What Is 911 Assist
69
How Does 911 Assist Work
69
Emergency Call Requirements
69
Emergency Call Limitations
70
Keys and Remote Controls
71
Remote Control Limitations
71
Using the Remote Control
71
Opening and Closing the Flip Key
71
Removing the Key Blade
72
Sounding the Panic Alarm
72
Locating Your Vehicle
72
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Flip Key
73
Changing the Remote Control Battery - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
74
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control
75
Programming the Remote Control - Vehicles With: Flip Key
76
Programming the Remote Control - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
77
Keys and Remote Controls – Troubleshooting
78
MyKey™
79
What Is MyKey
79
MyKey Settings
79
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles Without: Push Button Start
80
Creating a MyKey - Vehicles With: Push Button Start
80
Programming a MyKey
81
Clearing All MyKeys
81
Checking MyKey System Status
81
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems
81
MyKey – Troubleshooting
82
Doors and Locks
85
Operating the Doors From Outside Your Vehicle
85
Operating the Doors From Inside Your Vehicle
85
Autounlock
86
Autolock
86
Mislock
86
Doors and Locks Audible Warnings
87
Doors and Locks – Troubleshooting
87
Keyless Entry
89
What Is Keyless Entry
89
Keyless Entry Limitations
89
Keyless Entry Settings
89
Using Keyless Entry
89
Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting
90
Keyless Entry Keypad
91
What Is the Keyless Entry Keypad
91
Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations
91
Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad
91
Keyless Entry Keypad Master Access Code
91
Keyless Entry Keypad Personal Access Codes
92
Using the Keyless Entry Keypad
93
Keyless Entry Keypad – Troubleshooting
93
Easy Entry and Exit
94
How Does Easy Entry and Exit Work
94
Switching Easy Entry and Exit On and Off
94
Liftgate
95
Liftgate Precautions
95
Opening the Liftgate
95
Setting the Liftgate Opening Height
97
Closing the Liftgate
97
Stopping the Liftgate Movement
99
Liftgate Obstacle Detection
99
Opening and Closing the Liftgate Window
100
Liftgate – Troubleshooting
100
Liftgate
102
Opening the Liftgate
102
Closing the Liftgate
102
Opening and Closing the Liftgate Window
103
Security
104
Passive Anti-Theft System
104
Anti-Theft Alarm System
104
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings
105
Security – Troubleshooting
106
Power Running Boards
108
Power Running Board Precautions
108
Power Running Board Settings - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
108
Power Running Board Settings - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
108
Deploying and Stowing the Power Running Boards
109
Power Running Boards – Troubleshooting
109
Steering Wheel
110
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column
110
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
110
Resetting the Stopping Position - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column
111
Horn
111
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off - Vehicles With: Heated Steering Wheel
111
Adjustable Pedals
112
Adjusting the Pedals
112
Wipers and Washers
113
Wipers
113
Autowipers
113
Switching the Rear Window Wiper On and Off
114
Reverse Wipe
114
Checking the Wiper Blades
115
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades
115
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades
116
Washers
116
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting
117
Exterior Lighting
119
Exterior Lighting Control
119
Headlamps
119
Headlamps – Troubleshooting
119
Autolamps
120
Exterior Lamps
121
Exterior Zone Lighting
123
Automatic High Beam Control
125
Automatic High Beam Control – Troubleshooting
128
Interior Lighting
129
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On and Off
129
Switching the Front Interior Lamps On and Off
129
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps On and Off
129
Interior Lamp Function
129
Adjusting the Instrument Panel Lighting Brightness
130
Ambient Lighting
130
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting
130
Windows
131
Opening and Closing the Windows
131
Global Opening
131
Window Bounce-Back
132
Locking the Rear Window Controls
132
Interior Mirror
133
Interior Mirror Precautions
133
Manually Dimming the Interior Mirror
133
Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror
133
Exterior Mirrors
134
Adjusting the Exterior Mirrors
134
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Manual Folding Mirrors
134
Folding the Exterior Mirrors - Vehicles With: Power Folding Mirrors
135
Auto-Dimming Exterior Mirror
135
Moonroof
136
Opening and Closing the Sunshade
136
Opening and Closing the Moonroof
136
Venting the Moonroof
137
Moonroof Bounce-Back
137
Instrument Cluster
138
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen
138
Instrument Cluster Overview - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
139
Tachometer
139
Speedometer
139
Fuel Gauge
139
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
140
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
140
Transmission Fluid Temperature Gauge
140
Turbo Boost Gauge - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
140
What Are the Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
140
Instrument Cluster Warning Lamps
140
What Are the Instrument Cluster Indicators
142
Instrument Cluster Indicators
142
Instrument Cluster Display
144
Using the Instrument Cluster Display Controls
144
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen
144
Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
145
Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen/12 Inch Screen
145
Customizing the Instrument Cluster Display
145
Personalized Settings
146
Changing the Language
146
Changing the Measurement Unit
146
Changing the Temperature Unit
146
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit
146
Personalized Settings
147
Changing the Language
147
Changing the Measurement Unit
147
Changing the Temperature Unit
147
Changing the Tire Pressure Unit
147
Remote Start
148
What Is Remote Start
148
Remote Start Precautions
148
Remote Start Limitations
148
Enabling Remote Start - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
148
Enabling Remote Start - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
148
Remotely Starting and Stopping the Vehicle
148
Extending the Remote Start Duration
149
Remote Start Remote Control Indicators
149
Remote Start Settings - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
149
Remote Start Settings - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
150
Climate Control
152
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
152
Switching Climate Control On and Off
152
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
152
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
152
Switching Defrost On and Off
152
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
152
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
153
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
153
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
153
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
153
Setting the Temperature
153
Directing the Flow of Air
154
Auto Mode
154
Climate Control Hints
155
Climate Control
157
Identifying the Climate Control Unit
157
Switching Climate Control On and Off
157
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off
157
Switching Air Conditioning On and Off
157
Switching Defrost On and Off
157
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off
157
Switching Maximum Cooling On and Off
158
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off
158
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
158
Switching the Heated Mirrors On and Off
158
Setting the Temperature
158
Directing the Flow of Air
158
Auto Mode
159
Climate Control Hints
160
Rear Passenger Climate Control
162
Identifying the Rear Passenger Climate Control Unit - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature Control
162
Identifying the Rear Passenger Climate Control Unit - Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature Control
162
Switching the Rear Passenger Climate Controls On and Off
162
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
162
Setting the Temperature
163
Directing the Flow of Air
163
Rear Auto Mode
163
Rear Passenger Climate Control Indicators
163
Interior Air Quality
164
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
164
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter
164
Front Seats
165
Front Seat Precautions
165
Sitting in the Correct Position
165
Manual Seats
166
Power Seats
168
Massage Seats
170
Heated Seats
171
Ventilated Seats
172
Rear Seats
173
Manual Seats
173
Power Seats
177
Heated Seats
179
Rear Occupant Alert System
181
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
181
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
181
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions
181
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations
181
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
181
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
182
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators
182
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings
182
Memory Function
183
What Is the Memory Function
183
Memory Function Precautions
183
Locating the Memory Function Buttons
183
Saving a Preset Position
183
Recalling a Preset Position
183
Garage Door Opener
185
Garage Door Opener Introduction
185
Garage Door Opener Precautions and Frequencies
185
Programming the Garage Door Opener
186
Garage Door Opener Additional Assistance
188
USB Ports
189
Locating the USB Ports
189
Playing Media Using the USB Port
189
Charging a Device
189
Power Outlet
191
What Is the Power Outlet
191
Power Outlet Precautions
191
Power Outlet Limitations
191
Locating the Power Outlets
191
Power Outlet Indicators
191
Power Outlet
193
What Is the Power Outlet
193
Power Outlet Precautions
193
Locating the Power Outlets
193
Wireless Accessory Charger
194
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
194
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
194
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger
194
Charging a Wireless Device
194
Storage
195
Overhead Storage
195
Glove Compartment
195
Center Console
195
Under Floor Storage
196
Starting and Stopping the Engine
197
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Precautions
197
Ignition Switch
197
Push Button Ignition Switch
198
Starting the Engine
198
Engine Block Heater
199
Stopping the Engine
200
Automatic Engine Stop
201
Accessing the Passive Key Backup Position
202
Starting and Stopping the Engine – Troubleshooting
203
Auto-Start-Stop
206
What Is Auto-Start-Stop
206
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions
206
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off
206
Stopping the Engine
206
Restarting the Engine
206
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators
206
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting
207
Fuel and Refueling
209
Fuel and Refueling Precautions
209
Fuel Quality
210
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel
210
Running Out of Fuel
211
Refueling
212
Fuel Tank Capacity
214
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting
214
Catalytic Converter
216
What Is the Catalytic Converter
216
Catalytic Converter Precautions
216
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting
216
Automatic Transmission
217
Automatic Transmission Precautions
217
Automatic Transmission Positions
217
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear
218
Automatic Transmission Position Indicators
218
Manually Shifting Gears
219
Temporary Neutral Mode
220
Using Progressive Range Selection
221
Automatic Return to Park (P)
221
Automatic Transmission Audible Warnings
222
Four-Wheel Drive
223
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work
223
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions
223
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations
224
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode
224
Four-Wheel Drive Modes
225
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators
226
Four-Wheel Drive Driving Hints
226
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting
228
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
230
What Is the Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
230
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential Indicators
230
Locking and Unlocking the Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
231
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential – Troubleshooting
232
Brakes
233
Brake Precautions
233
Anti-Lock Braking System
233
Brake Over Accelerator
233
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir
233
Checking the Brake Fluid
233
Brake Fluid Specification
234
Brakes – Troubleshooting
234
Electric Parking Brake
236
What Is the Electric Parking Brake
236
Applying the Electric Parking Brake
236
Applying the Electric Parking Brake in an Emergency
236
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
236
Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
237
Electric Parking Brake Audible Warning
237
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery Has Run Out of Charge
237
Electric Parking Brake – Troubleshooting
237
Reverse Braking Assist
239
What Is Reverse Braking Assist
239
How Does Reverse Braking Assist Work
239
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions
239
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
240
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
240
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist
240
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
240
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
241
Cross Traffic Braking
243
What Is Cross Traffic Braking
243
How Does Cross Traffic Braking Work
243
Cross Traffic Braking Precautions
243
Switching Cross Traffic Braking On and Off
244
Overriding Cross Traffic Braking
244
Cross Traffic Braking Indicators
244
Cross Traffic Braking – Troubleshooting
244
Hill Start Assist
246
What Is Hill Start Assist
246
How Does Hill Start Assist Work
246
Hill Start Assist Precautions
246
Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting
246
Auto Hold
247
How Does Auto Hold Work
247
Switching Auto Hold On and Off
247
Using Auto Hold
247
Auto Hold Indicators
247
Traction Control
249
What Is Traction Control
249
How Does Traction Control Work
249
Switching Traction Control On and Off
249
Traction Control Indicator
249
Traction Control – Troubleshooting
250
Stability Control
251
How Does Stability Control Work
251
Switching Stability Control On and Off
252
Stability Control Indicator
253
Trail Control
254
What Is Trail Control
254
Switching Trail Control On and Off
254
Setting the Trail Control Speed
254
Canceling the Set Speed
254
Trail Control Indicators
254
Trail One Pedal Drive
254
Trail One Pedal Drive – Troubleshooting
256
Trail Control – Troubleshooting
257
Trail Turn Assist
258
What Is Trail Turn Assist
258
Trail Turn Assist Precautions
258
Trail Turn Assist Limitations
258
Switching Trail Turn Assist On and Off
258
Trail Turn Assist Indicators
258
Trail Turn Assist – Troubleshooting
259
Hill Descent Control
260
What Is Hill Descent Control
260
How Does Hill Descent Control Work
260
Hill Descent Control Precautions
260
Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off
260
Setting the Hill Descent Speed
260
Hill Descent Control Indicator
260
Hill Descent Control – Troubleshooting
261
Steering
262
Electric Power Steering
262
Steering – Troubleshooting
262
Parking Aids
265
Parking Aid Precautions
265
Switching Parking Aid On and Off
265
Rear Parking Aid
266
Front Parking Aid
267
Side Parking Aid
267
Parking Aid Indicators
269
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting
269
Rear View Camera
270
What Is the Rear View Camera
270
What Is the Rear View Camera
270
Rear View Camera Precautions
270
Locating the Rear View Camera
270
Rear View Camera Guide Lines
271
Rear View Camera Settings
271
360 Degree Camera
273
What Is the 360 Degree Camera
273
How Does the 360 Degree Camera Work
273
360 Degree Camera Precautions
273
360 Degree Camera Limitations
273
Locating the 360 Degree Cameras
273
360 Degree Camera Guide Lines
274
360 Degree Camera Settings
275
Active Park Assist
277
What Is Active Park Assist
277
How Does Active Park Assist Work
277
Active Park Assist Precautions
277
Switching Active Park Assist On and Off
277
Entering a Parallel Parking Space
277
Entering a Perpendicular Parking Space
278
Exiting a Parking Space
278
Active Park Assist – Troubleshooting
279
Cruise Control
281
What Is Cruise Control
281
Switching Cruise Control On and Off
281
Setting the Cruise Control Speed
281
Canceling the Set Speed
282
Resuming the Set Speed
282
Cruise Control Indicators
282
Adaptive Cruise Control
283
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work
283
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions
283
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations
284
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off
285
Adaptive Cruise Control Automatic Cancellation
286
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen
286
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
287
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen
288
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
289
Canceling the Set Speed
290
Resuming the Set Speed - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen
290
Resuming the Set Speed - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
291
Overriding the Set Speed
292
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators
292
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
293
Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
293
Lane Centering
293
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control
296
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting
299
BlueCruise
301
What Is BlueCruise
301
How Does BlueCruise Work
301
BlueCruise Precautions
301
BlueCruise Requirements
302
BlueCruise Limitations
302
BlueCruise Settings
303
Switching BlueCruise On and Off
303
BlueCruise Alerts
304
BlueCruise Automatic Cancellation
304
BlueCruise Indicators
304
BlueCruise – Troubleshooting
305
Drive Mode Control
307
What Is Drive Mode Control
307
How Does Drive Mode Control Work
307
Selecting a Drive Mode
307
Drive Modes
308
Drive Mode Control – Troubleshooting
311
Lane Keeping System
313
What Is the Lane Keeping System
313
How Does the Lane Keeping System Work
313
Lane Keeping System Precautions
313
Lane Keeping System Limitations
313
Switching the Lane Keeping System On and Off
314
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
314
Switching the Lane Keeping System Mode - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
315
Alert Mode
315
Aid Mode
316
Alert and Aid Mode
316
Lane Keeping System Indicators - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen
316
Lane Keeping System Indicators - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
318
Blind Spot Assist
318
Blind Spot Assist with Trailer Coverage
319
Lane Keeping System – Troubleshooting
321
Blind Spot Information System
324
What Is Blind Spot Information System
324
How Does Blind Spot Information System Work
324
Blind Spot Information System Precautions
324
Blind Spot Information System Limitations
324
Blind Spot Information System Requirements
324
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
325
Switching Blind Spot Information System On and Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
325
Locating the Blind Spot Information System Sensors
325
Blind Spot Information System With Trailer Coverage
326
Blind Spot Information System Indicators
327
Blind Spot Information System – Troubleshooting
328
Cross Traffic Alert
329
What Is Cross Traffic Alert
329
How Does Cross Traffic Alert Work
329
Cross Traffic Alert Precautions
329
Cross Traffic Alert Limitations
329
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
330
Switching Cross Traffic Alert On and Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
330
Locating the Cross Traffic Alert Sensors
330
Cross Traffic Alert Indicators
331
Cross Traffic Alert – Troubleshooting
331
Pre-Collision Assist
332
What Is Pre-Collision Assist
332
How Does Pre-Collision Assist Work
332
Pre-Collision Assist Precautions
332
Pre-Collision Assist Limitations
333
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
334
Switching Pre-Collision Assist On and Off - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
334
Locating the Pre-Collision Assist Sensors
335
Distance Indication
336
Distance Alert
339
Automatic Emergency Braking
339
Evasive Steering Assist
340
Pre-Collision Assist – Troubleshooting
341
Driver Alert
343
What Is Driver Alert
343
How Does Driver Alert Work
343
Driver Alert Precautions
343
Driver Alert Limitations
343
Switching Driver Alert On and Off - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
344
Switching Driver Alert On and Off - Vehicles With: 15.5 Inch Center Display Screen/15 Inch Screen
344
Driver Alert – Troubleshooting
344
Speed Sign Recognition
345
What Is Speed Sign Recognition
345
How Does Speed Sign Recognition Work
345
Speed Sign Recognition Precautions
345
Speed Sign Recognition Limitations
345
Speed Sign Recognition Indicators
345
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
346
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Warning - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
346
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
346
Setting the Speed Sign Recognition Speed Tolerance - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
346
Speed Sign Recognition – Troubleshooting
347
Load Carrying
349
Load Carrying Precautions
349
Locating the Safety Compliance Certification Labels
350
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating
350
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
350
What Is the Gross Combined Weight Rating
350
Calculating Payload
351
Calculating the Load Limit
351
Roof Rack
353
Luggage Compartment
354
Luggage Compartment Precautions
354
Installing and Removing the Luggage Compartment Cargo Net
354
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Load Floor
355
Adjusting the Luggage Compartment Divider
356
Connecting a Trailer
358
Connecting a Trailer Precautions
358
Hitches
358
Connecting a Trailer
359
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting
361
Towing a Trailer
362
Towing a Trailer Precautions
362
Trailer Brake Precautions
362
Towing a Trailer Limitations
363
Loading Your Trailer
363
Trailer Towing Hints
363
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft
364
Towing Weights and Dimensions
365
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting
367
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
369
What Is the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
369
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Precautions
369
Using the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller
369
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer Brake Controller Mode
370
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller – Troubleshooting
371
Trailer Sway Control
373
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work
373
Trailer Sway Control Precautions
373
Switching Trailer Sway Control On and Off
373
Trailer Backup Assistance
374
What is Trailer Backup Assistance
374
How Does Trailer Backup Assistance Work
374
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions
374
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistance for a Conventional Trailer
374
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance On and Off
377
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Controller - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
377
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Controller - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
378
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Views - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
379
Using the Trailer Backup Assistance Views - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
380
Trailer Backup Assistance – Troubleshooting
382
Trailer Reverse Guidance
386
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance
386
How Does Trailer Reverse Guidance Work
386
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions
386
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance for a Conventional Trailer
386
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance On and Off
389
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views
389
Trailer Reverse Guidance – Troubleshooting
390
Driving Hints
393
Cold Weather Precautions
393
Driving on Snow and Ice
393
Breaking-In
393
Driving Economically
393
Driving in Special Conditions
394
Driving Through Shallow Water
395
Floor Mats
396
Crash and Breakdown Information
397
Roadside Assistance
397
Switching the Hazard Flashers On and Off
398
Jump Starting the Vehicle
398
Post-Crash Alert System
400
Post Impact Braking
400
Automatic Crash Shutoff
401
Recovery Towing - Vehicles With: Front Tow Hook
401
Transporting the Vehicle
402
Towing Your Vehicle
404
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions
404
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x4
404
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2
406
Emergency Towing
406
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting
406
Fuses
407
Fuse Precautions
407
Under Hood Fuse Box
407
Body Control Module Fuse Box
412
Identifying Fuse Types
415
Fuses – Troubleshooting
415
Maintenance
416
Maintenance Precautions
416
Opening and Closing the Hood
416
Under Hood Overview
417
Engine Oil
418
Checking the Coolant
419
Engine Air Filter
423
Changing the Fuel Filter
423
Changing the 12V Battery
424
Adjusting the Headlamps
426
Exterior Bulbs
427
Interior Bulbs
431
Drive Belt Routing
432
Vehicle Care
433
Cleaning Products
433
Cleaning the Exterior
434
Cleaning the Interior
435
Repairing Minor Paint Damage
437
Waxing Your Vehicle
438
Storing Your Vehicle
439
Preparing Your Vehicle for Storage
439
Removing Your Vehicle From Storage
440
Wheel and Tire Information
441
Locating the Tire label
441
Department of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
441
Information on the Tire Sidewall
442
Glossary of Tire Terminology
447
Tire Replacement Requirements
448
Using Snow Chains
450
Tire Care
452
Checking the Tire Pressures
452
Inflating the Tires
452
Inspecting the Tire for Wear
453
Inspecting the Tire for Damage
453
Inspecting the Wheel Valve Stems
454
Tire Rotation
454
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
456
What Is the Tire Pressure Monitoring System
456
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Overview
456
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Precautions
457
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Limitations
457
Viewing the Tire Pressures
458
Tire Pressure Monitoring System – Troubleshooting
458
Changing a Road Wheel
460
Changing a Flat Tire
460
Wheel Nuts
466
Capacities and Specifications
467
Engine Specifications
467
Motorcraft Parts
468
Engine Oil Capacity and Specification
469
Cooling System Capacity and Specification
470
Fuel Tank Capacity
471
Air Conditioning System Capacity and Specification
472
Washer Fluid Specification
472
Brake Fluid Specification
473
Transfer Case Fluid Capacity and Specification
474
Front Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification
474
Rear Axle Fluid Capacity and Specification
475
Vehicle Identification
478
Vehicle Identification Number
478
Connected Vehicle
479
What Is a Connected Vehicle
479
Connected Vehicle Requirements
479
Connected Vehicle Limitations
479
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
479
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
480
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
480
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting
480
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
482
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
482
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
482
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
483
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
484
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot – Troubleshooting
484
Audio System
485
Audio System Precautions
485
Identifying the Audio Unit
485
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off
485
Selecting the Audio Source
485
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source
485
Adjusting the Volume
486
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off
486
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off
486
Setting a Memory Preset
486
Muting the Audio
486
Adjusting the Sound Settings
486
Setting the Clock and Date
487
AM/FM Radio
487
Switching the Display On and Off
488
Digital Radio
488
Satellite Radio
489
Audio System – Troubleshooting
492
Audio System
496
Audio System Precautions
496
Identifying the Audio Unit
496
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off
496
Selecting the Audio Source
496
Playing or Pausing the Audio Source
496
Adjusting the Volume
496
Switching Shuffle Mode On and Off
497
Switching Repeat Mode On and Off
497
Setting a Memory Preset
497
Muting the Audio
497
Adjusting the Sound Settings
497
Setting the Clock and Date
498
AM/FM Radio
498
Switching the Display On and Off
499
Digital Radio
499
Satellite Radio
500
Center Display Overview
503
Center Display Precautions
503
Center Display Limitations
503
Status Bar
503
Feature Bar
504
Information On Demand Screen
504
Rebooting the Center Display
505
Center Display Overview
506
Center Display Precautions
506
Center Display Limitations
506
Status Bar
506
Accessing Feature Drawers
507
Rebooting the Center Display
507
Voice Interaction
508
Ford Assistant
508
Alexa Built-In
511
What is Alexa Built-In
511
Alexa Built-In Requirements
511
Signing Into Your Account
511
Using Alexa Built-In
511
Alexa Built-In Settings
511
Alexa Built-In
513
What is Alexa Built-In
513
Alexa Built-In Requirements
513
Signing Into Your Account
513
Using Alexa Built-In
513
Alexa Built-In Settings
513
Phone
515
Phone Precautions
515
Connecting Your Phone
515
Phone Menu
515
Making and Receiving a Phone Call
517
Sending and Receiving a Text Message
518
Switching Text Message Notification On and Off
519
Phone
520
Phone Precautions
520
Connecting Your Phone
520
Phone Menu
520
Making and Receiving a Phone Call
521
Sending and Receiving a Text Message
522
Switching Text Message Notification On and Off
523
Bluetooth®
524
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device
524
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®
524
Bluetooth®
525
Connecting a Bluetooth® Device
525
Playing Media Using Bluetooth®
525
Apps
526
App Precautions
526
App Requirements
526
Accessing Apps
526
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device
526
Enabling Apps on an Android Device
526
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off
527
Switching Android Auto On and Off
527
Apps
528
App Precautions
528
App Requirements
528
Accessing Apps
528
Enabling Apps on an iOS Device
528
Enabling Apps on an Android Device
528
Switching Apple CarPlay On and Off
529
Switching Android Auto On and Off
529
Navigation
530
Connected Navigation
530
Accessing Navigation
530
Navigation Map Updates
530
Adjusting the Map
530
Live Traffic
530
Setting a Destination
530
Waypoints
531
Route Guidance
531
Navigation
533
Connected Navigation
533
Accessing Navigation
533
Navigation Map Updates
533
Adjusting the Map
533
Live Traffic
533
Setting a Destination
533
Waypoints
534
Route Guidance
534
Vehicle Software Updates
536
Vehicle Software Updates
536
Software Update Settings - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
536
Software Update Settings - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
537
Software Update Indicators
538
Vehicle System Reset
539
Performing a System Reset - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen
539
Performing a System Reset - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen
539
Accessories
540
Accessories
540
Ford Protect
541
What Is Ford Protect
541
Scheduled Maintenance
543
General Maintenance Information
543
Normal Scheduled Maintenance
546
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance
549
Customer Information
552
Rollover Warning
552
The Better Business Bureau Auto Line Program - United States of America
552
The Mediation and Arbitration Program - Canada
553
Ordering a Canadian French Owner's Manual
553
Reporting Safety Defects in the United States
554
Reporting Safety Defects in Canada
554
Radio Frequency Certification Labels
555
Perchlorate
599
Replacement Parts Recommendation
599
Mobile Communications Equipment
600
End User License Agreement
600
Emission Law - United States of America
625
Export Unique Options
626
Warranty Information
627
Appendices
629
Electromagnetic Compatibility
629
Index
633
2023 Ford Expedition Overview
Introduction
The 2023 Ford Expedition redefines the full-size SUV experience, offering a perfect blend of luxury, capability, and cutting-edge technology. With a commanding presence on the road and a spacious interior designed for families and adventurers alike, this model promises to elevate every journey. Whether navigating urban landscapes or tackling rugged terrain, the Expedition is engineered to provide unmatched performance and comfort.
Powertrains
At the heart of the 2023 Expedition is a robust 3.5-liter EcoBoost V6 engine, which impressively delivers 380 horsepower and 470 lb-ft of torque. For those seeking even more power, the Platinum trim offers an upgraded version of this engine, boosting performance to 440 horsepower. The seamless 10-speed automatic transmission ensures smooth gear shifts and optimized fuel efficiency, making each drive as enjoyable as it is powerful.
Trims
The 2023 Ford Expedition is available in several distinctive trims: XL, XLT, Limited, King Ranch, and Platinum. Each trim level builds upon the last, offering an array of refined features and options. The XLT introduces advanced safety technologies and a host of convenience features, while the Limited adds more luxury elements. The King Ranch is tailored for those who appreciate a western flair, and the Platinum trim showcases the pinnacle of Ford’s craftsmanship with premium leather and state-of-the-art tech.
Features
This SUV is packed with an array of standard and available features, including an intuitive infotainment system with a large touchscreen, smartphone integration, Wi-Fi hotspot, and a premium sound system. The 2023 Expedition also boasts advanced safety technologies such as adaptive cruise control, lane-keeping assist, and automated emergency braking to keep you and your family secure on every adventure.
Owner's Manual
The 2023 Ford Expedition owner's manual serves as a comprehensive guide, providing detailed information on vehicle operation, maintenance schedules, and troubleshooting tips. It offers insights into maximizing the use of advanced features, ensuring that owners are well-informed and can make the most out of their driving experience.
User manual download
The Ford Expedition owner manual for the 2023 model year is to be found in PDF downloadable format on this page. The owner manual for the model year 2023 is free and in English, but the repair manuals are usually not easy to get and may cost more.
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