FORD EXPEDITION EL 2017 Owners Manual

ActionMessage
Displays when hill descent control mode requires drivershift transmission into gear.For Hill Descent Select Gear
Displays when the hill control mode requires the driverto resume control.Hill Descent Driver ResumeControl
Displays when a hill descent system fault is present.Hill Descent Control FAULT
Displays when hill descent control mode disables tocool the brake system.Hill Descent Control OFFSystem Cooling
Displays when hill descent control mode activates.Hill Descent Control Ready
Park Aid Messages
ActionMessage
Displays when the transmission is in reverse (R) and the parkaid disables.Check Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid On Off
Displays when the transmission is in reverse (R) and the parkaid disables.Check Rear Park Aid
Displays when the system detects a condition that requiresservice. See Parking Aids (page 182).Check Front Park Aid
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid On Off
Power Steering Messages
ActionMessage
The power steering system detects a condition that requiresservice. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering loss Stop safely
The power steering system detects a condition within thepower steering system that requires service immediately.Contact an authorized dealer.
Steering fault Servicenow
The power steering system has disabled power steering assistdue to a system error. Contact an authorized dealer.Steering assist faultService required
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Information Displays

Remote Start Messages
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to turn the key to on to drive the vehicleafter a remote start.To Drive: Turn Key to On
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and the start buttonto drive the vehicle after a remote start.To Drive: Press Brakeand START Button
Suspension System Messages
ActionMessage
Displays when there is a problem with your vehicle’s suspen-sion system. Contact an authorized dealer for service.Driver Select Susp.malfunction Servicerequired
Tire Messages
ActionMessage
Displays when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tirepressure.Tire Pressure LOW
Displays when the tire pressure monitoring system ismalfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to comeon, contact an authorized dealer.
Tire Pressure MonitorFault
Displays when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or yourspare tire is in use. See Wheels and Tires (page 273). If thewarning stays on or continues to come on, contact anauthorized dealer.
Tire Pressure SensorFault
Trailer Messages
ActionMessage
Displays the current gain setting for the trailer brakewhen a trailer is not connected.Trailer Brake Gain: XX.X NoTrailer
Displays and a chime sounds in response to faultssensed by the TBC.Trailer Brake Module Fault
Displays when a correct trailer connection is sensedduring a given ignition cycle.Trailer Connected
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ActionMessage
Displays when a trailer connection becomes discon-nected, either intentionally or unintentionally, and thesystem senses it during a given ignition cycle. Disregardthis status if your vehicle is not equipped with a factoryinstalled trailer brake controller. This message mayappear when an aftermarket TBC is used even whenthe trailer is connected.
Trailer Disconnected
Displays when the trailer sway control detects trailersway.Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
Displays if there are certain faults in your vehicle wiringand the trailer wiring or brake system.Wiring Fault On Trailer
Displays the current gain setting from the trailer brake.Trailer Brake Gain XX.X
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See Towing a Trailer (page 203).Trailer Lighting Module FaultSee Manual
There is a fault with your trailer stop lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Stop Lamps Fault CheckLamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Left Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Right Turn Lamps FaultCheck Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer park lamp. Check yourlamp.Trailer Park Lamps Fault CheckLamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towinga Trailer (page 203).Trailer Battery Not Charging SeeManual
Transmission Messages
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to shift into park (P).Transmission not in Park
Displays when the transfer case is NOT in the neutral position.The message indicates that your vehicle is NOT safe to towwith all four wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow Disabled
Displays when the transfer case is in the neutral position. Themessage indicates that your vehicle is safe to tow with allfour wheels on the ground.
Neutral Tow EnabledLeave Transmission InNeutral
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Information Displays

4WD Messages
ActionMessage
Displays when a 4X4 system fault is present.Check 4X4
Displays when the 4X4 system is making a shift.4X4 Shift In Progress
Displays when trying to select 4X4 Low.For 4X4 Low Apply Brake
Displays when you select 4X4 LOW with the vehiclestopped.For 4X4 Low Shift to N
Displays when you select 4X4 LOW while the vehicleis moving.For 4X4 Low Slow To 3 MPH
Displays when you select 2WD with the vehiclestopped in 4X4 LOW.To Exit 4X4 Low Apply Brake
Displays when you select 2WD with the vehiclestopped in 4X4 LOW.To Exit 4X4 Low Shift To N
Displays when you select 2WD while the vehicle isoperating in 4X4 LOW.To Exit 4X4 Low Slow To 3 MPH
May display when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW.Shift Delayed Pull Forward
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Information Displays

MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.A
Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle.B
Air distribution control: Adjust the control to turn airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through thefollowing combinations: windshield, windshield/floor, panel, panel/floor, andfloor.
C
Rear fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated to the rear of thepassenger compartment.D
Rear passenger power: Press the button to switch the system on and off.E
Rear passenger temperature control: Adjust the temperature to the rear ofthe passenger compartment.F
Heated rear window: Press the button to switch the heated rear window onand off.G
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odorsfrom entering your vehicle.
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Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
A/C: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioningcools your vehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
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MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH: ELECTRONIC
MANUAL TEMPERATURE CONTROL (EMTC)
Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.A
Heated rear window: Press the button to switch the heated rear window onand off.B
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Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
C
A/C: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioningcools your vehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
D
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
MAX A/C: Adjust the control for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flowsthrough the instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on andthe fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
E
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odorsfrom entering your vehicle.
F
Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in yourvehicle.G
Note: To prevent window fogging, you cannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Air distribution control: Adjust the control to turn airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through thefollowing combinations: windshield, windshield/floor, panel, panel/floor, andfloor.
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Note: At least one of these buttons illuminates when the system is on.
Power: Press the button to switch the system on and off. When the system isoff, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle.I
Rear passenger temperature control: Adjust the temperature to the rear ofthe passenger compartment.J
REAR CTRL: When illuminated, indicates the rear climate control system ison.K
Rear passenger power: Press the button to switch the system on and off.L
Rear fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated to the rear of thepassenger compartment.M
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Climate Control

AUTOMATIC CLIMATE CONTROL
Power and Driver temperature control: Press the button to switch the systemon and off. When the system is off, it prevents outside air from entering thevehicle. Adjusts the temperature setting using the control on the driver side.
A
Climate controlled seats: Press the button to switch the climate controlledseats on and off. See Climate Controlled Seats (page 134).B
Heated seats: Press the button to switch the heated seats on and off. SeeHeated Seats (page 133).C
Heated rear window: Press the button to switch the heated rear window onand off. See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page 120).D
Defrost: Select to distribute air through the windshield air vents. Air distributionto the instrument panel and footwell vents turns off. You can also use thissetting to defrost and clear the windshield of a thin covering of ice.
E
A/C: Press the button to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioningcools your vehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortabletemperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold airthrough the air vents.
F
Note: In certain conditions (for example, maximum defrost), the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate even though the air conditioning isswitched off.
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MAX A/C: Press the button for maximum cooling. Recirculated air flows throughthe instrument panel vents, air conditioning automatically turns on and the fanautomatically adjusts to the highest speed.
G
Recirculated air: Press the button to switch between outside air andrecirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates.This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odorsfrom entering your vehicle.
H
Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrumentpanel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improvecooling efficiency.
Passenger temperature control: Adjusts the temperature on the passengerside.I
Fan speed control: Adjusts the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.J
AUTO: Press the button to switch on automatic operation. Adjust to select thedesired temperature. Fan speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, andoutside or recirculated air are automatically adjusted to heat or cool the vehicleto maintain the desired temperature. You can also switch off dual zone modeby pressing and holding the button for more than two seconds.
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Air distribution control: Adjust the control to turn airflow from the windshield,instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off. You can distribute air through anycombination of these vents.
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HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
WARNING
Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up. If thewindows fog up, follow the settingsfor demisting the windshield.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Manual Climate Control
Note:To reduce fogging of the windshieldduring humid weather, adjust the airdistribution control to the windshield airvents position.
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Automatic Climate Control
Note: Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. The system automaticallyadjusts to heat or cool the interior to yourselected temperature as quickly as possible.For the system to function efficiently, theinstrument panel and side air vents shouldbe fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during coldoutside temperatures, the system directsairflow to the windshield and side windowvents. In addition, the fan may run at aslower speed until the engine warms up.
Note:If you select AUTO during hot outsidetemperatures, or when the inside of thevehicle is hot, the system automatically usesrecirculated air to maximize interior cooling.When the interior reaches the selectedtemperature, the system automaticallyswitches to using outside air.
Heating the Interior Quickly
Vehicle with automatic climate controlVehicle with manual climate control
Press the AUTO button.Adjust the fan speed to a high speedsetting.1
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting.Adjust the temperature control to thefull heat setting.2
Select the footwell air vents using theair distribution buttons.3
Recommended Settings for Heating
Vehicle with automatic climate controlVehicle with manual climate control
Press the AUTO button.Adjust the fan speed to the centersetting.1
Adjust the temperature control to thedesired setting. Use 72°F (22°C) as astarting point, then adjust the setting asnecessary.
Adjust the temperature control to themidway point of the hot settings.2
Select the footwell air vents using theair distribution buttons.3
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