FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G Owners Manual

should the vehicle weight ratings
per axle or combination truck and
trailer exceed the weight ratings
listed on the Safety Compliance
Certification label located on the
driver's side door.
When connecting a trailer hitch:
1. Turn off the air suspension
switch.
2. Connect the trailer.
3. Turn the air suspension back on.
Adjusting an equalizing
hitch so the rear bumper
of the vehicle is lower or higher
than it was unloaded will defeat
the function of the load
equalizing hitch and may cause
unpredictable handling.
Driving while towing a trailer
Speed control (if equipped) may
not work properly while towing on
long, steep grades.
Driving with an automatic
transmission:
²use D, 1 or 2 rather than
Dwhile towing up or down
steep hills
²anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
Towing behind another vehicle
Your vehicle can not be flat towed
with all wheels on the ground.
No neutral tow kit is available for
your vehicle.
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Servicing while towing
If you tow a trailer for long
distances, your vehicle requires
more frequent service than a
vehicle not used for towing. Refer
to the ªService GuideºSevere
Duty Schedulefor more
information on maintenance
intervals.
Using a step bumper
The rear bumper is equipped with
an intregal hitch and requires only
a ball with a 1 inch shank
diameter. The bumper has a 1814
kg (4000 lb) trailer weight and 181
kg (400 lb) tongue weight
capability.
Use a frame mounted weight
distributing hitch for trailers over
1814 kg (4000 lb).
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
²lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance
²excessive speed
²rapid acceleration
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HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress again to
switch off. The warning lights can
be operated when the ignition is
off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut±off switch may have
been activated. The shut±off
switch is a device intended to stop
the electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
2. Check fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset
the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the
switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
ON position. Pause for a few
seconds and return the key to the
OFF position.
5. Make a further check for leaks
in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse
may have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken element.
Check the appropriate fuses before
replacing any electrical
components.
Use the fuse puller tool provided
on the driver's compartment fuse
panel cover to replace the fuses.
Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse
with a higher amperage rating
can cause severe wire damage
and could start a fire.
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Even after a fuse is replaced, it
will continue to blow if the cause
of the overload is not identified
and corrected. If the fuse
continues to blow, have the
vehicle's electrical system checked
by a qualified service technician.
Fuse ratings
Fuse rating Color
5 amp Beige
10 amp Red
15 amp Blue
20 amp Yellow
25 amp Natural
30 amp Green
40 amp Orange
50 amp Red
60 amp Blue
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Power network box
Slot number Fuse
amperage
ratingCircuits protected
1 20 amp Trailer tow backup & tail lamps
2 10 amp Airbag diagnostic monitor
3 30 amp Power locks
4 15 amp Air suspension
5 20 amp Horn
6 30 amp Engine minifuse box fuses #3 and #5
7 15 amp Park and tail lamps
8 30 amp Headlamps
9 15 amp Fog lamps and DRL
10 25 amp Auxiliary instrument panel (I/P) power
point
11 25 amp Auxiliary console power point
12 10 amp Rear wiper
29
6
5
4
3
2
1 28
27
26
25
24
2319
18
17
16
15
14
13
22
21
20
12
1197531
12108642
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Slot number Fuse
amperage
ratingCircuits protected
13 30 amp Auxiliary blower
14 60 amp Four wheel anti-lock brake system
(4WABS)
15 50 amp Air suspension compressor
16 40 amp Trailer tow battery charge, engine
minifuse box fuse #2, engine minifuse
box fuse #4
17 30 amp Four-wheel drive (4WD) transfer case
motor and clutch
18 30 amp Driver power seat
19 20 amp Fuel pump
20 50 amp Junction box ignition switched feed
21 50 amp Junction box ignition switched feed
22 50 amp Junction box battery feed
23 40 amp Front blower
24 30 amp Powertrain control module power
25 30 C.B. Windows
26 - not used
27 40 amp Heated backlite and mirrors
28 30 amp Trailer tow electric brake
29 30 amp Hybrid fan, moon roof, flip windows
Slot number Description
1 - not used
2 - PCM diode
Slot number Description
1 - Windshield wipers high/low speed
2 - Windshield wipers run/park
3 - Front washer pump relay
4 - Fuel pump relay
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Slot number Fuse
amperage
ratingCircuits protected
5 - Horn relay
6 - PCM power relay
Engine mini fuse box
Slot number Fuse
amperage
ratingCircuits protected
1 5 amp Powertrain control module (PCM)
2 20 amp Trailer tow stop/turn lamps
3 10 amp Audio rear integrated control panel
(RICP), compact disc changer, radio
4 10 amp Running board lamps
5 20 amp Amplifier, subwoofer amplifier
6 - Not used
123456
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Primary battery fuses
Location Amperage Description
1 175 Power network box
megause
2 175 Alternator megafuse
3 20 Alternator field
minifuse
1
2
3
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Junction box
Slot number Amperage Description
1 15 amp Stop/turn lamps
2 5 amp Instrument cluster, trip
computer
3 25 amp Cigar lighter
4 5 amp Autolamp module, head
lamp relay, remote entry
anti-theft with personality
module (RAP), power
mirrors
5 15 amp Air condition (A/C) clutch,
hybrid fan relay, backup
lamps, speed control,
DRL, instrument panel
blend door actuator,
electronic variable orifice
(EVO) steering module
1
1
2
3
4
512 22
21323
31424
4
16 15
25
526
61727
71828
81929
11 21 31930
10 20
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