ignition FORD EXPEDITION 2006 2.G Repair Manual

WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Also, wrecker towing the vehicle
by the frame-mounted tow hooks is not recommended or advised.
If your vehicle is equipped with air suspension, the air suspension
control and the ignition must be turned off before being towed.
Refer toAir suspensionin theDrivingchapter.
On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground.
On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a
wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
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If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
With a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling
trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be towed (all wheels
on the ground) under the following conditions:
Special Conditions:
•Release the parking brake.
•Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to OFF.
•Turn the ignition to the OFF/UNLOCKED position.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer toAutomatic transmission
operationin theDrivingchapter for directions on how to move the
gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position, for proper towing.
•Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km).
•Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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rating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.
Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in your
fuel may not be covered by your warranty.
Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charter
that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved
performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.
Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used when
available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the
World-wide Fuel Charter.
Cleaner air
Ford endorses the use of reformulated “cleaner-burning” gasolines to
improve air quality.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
effect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the “Check
Engine” or the “Service engine soon” indicator, refer to the
Instrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km)
of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more accurate
measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theRefill capacities
section of this chapter.
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The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
•Use the same filling rate setting (low — medium — high) each time
the tank is filled.
•Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling.
•Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating.
•Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand.
•Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing the
same direction each time you fill up.
•Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
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 (in
gallons or liters).
3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and record
the current odometer reading.
4. Subtract your initial odometer reading from the current odometer
reading.
5. Follow one of the simple calculations in order to determine fuel
economy:
Calculation 1:Divide total miles traveled by total gallons used.
Calculation 2:Multiply liters used by 100, then divide by total
kilometers traveled.
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•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have the items listed inscheduled maintenance information
performed according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed inscheduled maintenance
informationare essential to the life and performance of your vehicle
and to its emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the
indicator, charging system warning light or the
temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or loss of
engine power could indicate that the emission control system is not
working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle’s emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
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Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCON
and MERCON
V. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCON
type
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCON
V type fluid.
MERCON
and MERCON
V type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCON
and MERCON
V. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCON
and MERCON
V) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCON
may
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for
complete refill of Ford Limited Slip rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap
10.040–0.050 inch (1.02–1.27mm)
Compression ratio 9.85:1
1Spark plug gap not adjustable
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recommendations ...................315
refill capacities ........................340
specifications ..................343, 345
Exhaust fumes ..........................237
F
Fail safe cooling ........................323
Floor mats .................................136
Fluid capacities .........................340
Foglamps .....................................94
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......253
control trac .............................254
description ..............................254
driving off road .......................257
indicator light .........................254
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................247
Fuel ............................................325
calculating fuel
economy ..........................128, 329
cap ...........................................327
capacity ...................................340
choosing the right fuel ...........328
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................332
detergent in fuel .....................329
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................325, 327, 329
filter, specifications ........324, 339
fuel pump shut-off switch .....266
improving fuel economy ........329
octane rating ...........328, 345–346
quality ......................................328
running out of fuel .................329
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................325
Fuses ..................................268–269G
Garage Door Opener
(see Homelink wireless
control system) .........................119
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............327
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................329
Gauges .........................................16
H
Hazard flashers .........................266
Headlamps ...................................93
aiming ........................................95
autolamp system .......................93
bulb specifications ....................98
daytime running lights .............94
flash to pass ..............................94
high beam .................................93
replacing bulbs .........................99
turning on and off ....................93
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........83, 87
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................119
Hood ..........................................309
I
Ignition .......................235, 345–346
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................191
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................334
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................304
cluster ........................................12
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lighting up panel and
interior .......................................95
J
Jack ............................................277
positioning ...............................277
storage .....................................277
Jump-starting your vehicle ......285
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .......146
Keys ...................................147–149
positions of the ignition .........235
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................93
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................98
daytime running light ...............94
fog lamps ...................................94
headlamps .................................93
headlamps, flash to pass ..........94
instrument panel, dimming .....95
interior lamps ...............96–97, 99
replacing bulbs ... 98–99, 101–103
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................96
Liftgate ..............................136, 140
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........240
Limited-slip axle .......................246
Load limits .................................221
Loading instructions .................228Locks
childproof ................................139
doors ........................................138
Lubricant specifications ...343, 345
Lug nuts ....................................284
Lumbar support, seats .............153
M
Message center .........................125
english/metric button .............130
system check button ..............131
warning messages ...................131
Mirrors ...............................106, 112
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................112
fold away .................................113
heated ......................................113
programmable memory ..141, 155
signal .......................................114
Motorcraft parts ........306, 324, 339
N
Navigation system .......................47
quick start .................................52
radio functions ..........................53
setting the clock .......................80
O
Octane rating ............................328
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................313
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................141
Parking brake ............................240
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....339
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