FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G Owners Manual

Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 5
Controls and features 20
Seating and safety restraints 72
Starting and driving
Starting 100
Driving 107
Roadside emergencies 134
Servicing
Maintenance and care 155
Capacities and specifications 213
Reporting safety defects 221
Index 222
Contents
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ICONS AND WARNINGS
ICONS
Indicates a warning. Read the
following section onWarningsfor
a full explanation of them.
Indicates that vehicle information
related to recycling and other
environmental concerns will follow.
We must all play our part in
protecting the environment.
Correct vehicle usage and the
authorized disposal of waste
cleaning and lubrication materials
are significant steps towards this
aim.
WARNINGS
How can you reduce the risk of
personal injury and prevent
possible damage to others, your
vehicle and its equipment?
In this owner's guide, answers to
such questions are contained in
comments highlighted by the
warning triangle symbol.
NOTICE TO OWNERS OF
UTILITY TYPE VEHICLES
Before you drive your vehicle,
please read this owner's guide
carefully. Your vehicle is not a
passenger car. In vehicles of this
type, incorrect operation may
result in unpredictable handling
behavior. Be sure to readControl
Trac ± Automatic Four±Wheel
Drive System (if equipped)in thecom_icons.01
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Introduction
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Drivingchapter as well as the
special ªFour Wheelingº
supplement included with AWD
and 4WD vehicles.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid
driving too briskly during the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving.
Vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles).
From 1,600 km (1,000 miles)
onwards you can gradually
increase the performance of your
vehicle up to the permitted
maximum speeds.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The information found in this
guide was in effect at the time of
printing. Ford may change the
contents without notice and
without incurring obligation.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Using your vehicle as an
ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as
an ambulance.
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Introduction
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Using your vehicle as a
snowplow
Do not use this vehicle for
snowplowing.
Introduction
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ACCEL
COAST
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INT 1
OFF
OVERDRIVE OFF
PANEL
DIMAUTO
LAMP
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SRS
Engine oil
pressure gauge
(pg. 16)Engine
coolant
temperature
gauge
(pg. 15)Fuel gauge
(pg. 15)
Speedometer
(pg. 14)Speed
control
(pg. 41)
Tachometer
(pg. 15)Gearshift
(pg. 114)
Transmission
control
switch
(pg. 48)
Driver air bag
(pg. 87) Turn signal and
wiper/washer control
(pg. 44)
Instrument panel dimmer
switch (pg. 22) Headlamp control
(pg. 20) Charging
system
gauge
(pg. 16)
Instrumentation
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* if equipped
REW
1FF
2SIDE 1-2
3
FM 1STVOL – PUSH ON
AM
FMBASS TREBBAL FADE
AUTO
SET CLK
SEEKTUNE
DISCSSCAN
4
DOLBY SYSTEMEJTAPE CD
COMP5SHUFFLE
6
WARM COOLFLR
& DEF *MAX
A/CFLOOR PANEL &
FLOOR
DEF OFF
PANEL
*A/C
LO
HI2WD4WD
HIGH4WD
LOW
Vents (pg. 28)Electronic sound system
(pg. 24)
Climate controls
(pg. 27) 4WD Control*
(pg. 119) Auxiliary power point
(pg. 63)
Instrumentation
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INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
WARNING LIGHTS AND
CHIMES
Your vehicle is equipped with the
following instrument cluster:
Low fuel
Illuminates when the fuel level is
low.
Engine coolant temperature
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition key is turned to On.
Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high. Stop
the engine and check the engine
coolant level as soon as possible.
Refer toChecking and adding
engine coolantandWhat you
should know about fail-safe
coolingin theMaintenance and
caresection.
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ENGINEABS
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FUEL!
LOW
FUEL
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Low washer fluid
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition is turned to On. Also
illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Oil pressure
Illuminates briefly when the
ignition key is turned to On.
Illuminates when the oil pressure
is low. Stop the engine and check
the engine oil level as soon as
possible. Refer toChecking and
adding engine oilin the
Maintenance and caresection.
The oil pressure and engine
coolant warning lights share the
same lightbulb Ð if one of the
warning lights illuminates, they
both do.
Door ajar
Illuminates when the ignition
switch is in the ON or START
position and any door is open.
Charging system
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
LOW
WASH
DOOR
AJAR
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Instrumentation
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Brake system warning
Extinguishes when the parking
brake is released. Illumination after
releasing the parking brake
indicates low brake fluid level.
Safety belt
Illuminates when the ignition is
switched on to remind you to
fasten your safety belts. For more
information, refer toUsing the
safety restraints properlyin the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Air bag readiness
Briefly illuminates when the
ignition is turned to On. If the light
fails to illuminate, continues to
flash or remains on, have the
system serviced. For more
information, refer to
Supplemental restraints system
(SRS)in theSeating and safety
restraintschapter.
Check engine warning light
This light illuminates when the
engine's Emission Control System
requires service. It will also
illuminate when the ignition key is
in the On position and the engine
is off. Refer toWhat you should
know about the On-board
diagnostic (OBD II) systemin the
Maintenance and carechapter.
!
BRAKE
CHECK
ENGINE
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Instrumentation
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Transmission control indicator
light (TCIL)
The TCIL (OFF), located on the
end of the gearshift lever, may
flash steadily if a malfunction has
been detected. If the TCIL is
flashing, contact your Ford dealer
as soon as possible. If this
condition persists, damage to the
transmission could occur.
For more information, refer to the
Drivingchapter.
Automatic four wheel drive
indicator (if equipped)
Illuminates when A4WD
(automatic 4±wheel drive) is
engaged.
4x4 (if equipped)
Illuminates when the 4H
(Four-Wheel Drive) or 4L
(Four-Wheel Drive Low) is
engaged.
4x4 low range (if equipped)
Illuminates when 4L (Four-Wheel
Drive Low) is engaged.
OVERDRIVE OFF
A4WD
4x4
LOW
RANGE
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Instrumentation
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