trailer FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G User Guide

vehicle frame or hook retainers
(not the bumper). Make sure there
is enough slack to allow the vehicle
to turn corners.
For more information, refer to
ªFord Recreational Vehicle and
Trailer Towing Guideº available
from your Ford dealer.
Using trailer lamps
See your local trailer retailer or
rental agency for proper
instructions and equipment for
hooking up trailer lamps.
Do not hook the trailer lights
directly into the vehicle's wiring
system. If the trailer lamps are not
connected properly, the warning
lights in the instrument cluster
may not work properly.
Using a hitch
Do not use hitches that:
²clamp onto the vehicle bumper
²attach to the axle.
Distribute the load so that only 10
to 15% of the total weight of the
trailer is on the tongue. Tie down
the load so that it does not shift
and change the weight on the
hitch. Follow the towing
instructions of a reputable rental
agency.
Using a load-equalizing hitch
Follow the hitch manufactures
guidelines for the installation and
specific use of a load equalizing
hitch on this vehicle. In no cases
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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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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
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6
5
4
3
2
1 28
27
26
25
24
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18
17
16
15
14
13
22
21
20
12
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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
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Slot number Amperage Description
22 10 amp Airbag diagnostic monitor
23 10 amp Electronic flasher, 4WD
vacuum solenoids, trailer
tow battery charge relay,
console climate door
actuator, auxiliary blend
and mode door actuators,
auxiliary pot switching
module
24 10 amp I/P blower relay, junction
fuse box #7
25 5 amp 4WABS module, 4WABS
red lamps relay
26 10 amp Right low beam head
lamp, DRL module
27 5 amp Foglamp relay, main lamp
switch
28 10 amp Left low beam headlamp
29 5 amp Auto lamp module,
instrument cluster,
transmission control
indicator light and switch
30 30 amp Ignition coils, PCM relay,
PATS module, radio
capacitors
31 - Not used
Slot number Amperage Description
1 - Interior lamp relay
2 - Battery saver relay
3 - HBL relay
4 - One touch down relay
5 - Accessory delay relay
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Changing the engine oil and
filter
Change your engine oil and filter
according to the following
kilometers (mileage) and time
requirements, whichever occurs
first:
²Normal Schedule ± 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) or six months.
²Severe Duty Schedule ± 5,000
km (3,000 miles) or three
months. Severe duty operation
would include extensive idling,
trailer towing, driving in severe
dust and police, taxi or delivery
service.
Ford production and aftermarket
(Motorcraft) oil filters are designed
for added engine protection and
long life. If a replacement oil filter
is used that does not meet Ford
material and design specifications,
startup engine noises or knock
may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the
appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or
another brand meeting Ford
specifications) for your engine
application.
Checking and adding brake
fluid
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed at least once
each year:
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approximately 32 km (20 miles) of
driving. However, you can check
the fluid level without driving to
obtain a normal operating
temperature if the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
If your vehicle has been operated
for an extended period at high
speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the
vehicle should be turned off for
about 30 minutes to allow the fluid
to cool before checking.
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Start the engine and move the
gearshift lever through all of the
gear ranges. Allow sufficient time
for each gear to engage.
3. Latch the gearshift lever in
P(Park), set the parking brake and
leave the engine running.
4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it
clean with a clean, dry rag.
5. Install the dipstick.
6. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level.
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Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer
weight ......................................127
Transfer case (see Differential
fluid) ...................................175,176
Transmission ......................114,172
Transmission control switch ......49
Trip odometer .............................17
Turn signal ..................................47
indicator lights ..........................12
Vehicle dimensions ...................218
Vehicle headlamp aiming
device (VHAD) .........................206
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage
gauge) ..........................................16Warning chimes
headlamps on ............................14
key in ignition ...........................14
safety belt .................................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .8,144,
145
Windows
accessory delay .........................59
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................179
checking and adding fluid .....164
operation ..............................44,45
Wrecker towing .........................154
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