ignition FORD EXPEDITION 1997 1.G Owner's Guide

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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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 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 TIRES
If you get a flat tire while driving,
do not apply the brake heavily.
Instead, gradually decrease your
speed. Hold the steering wheel
firmly and slowly move to a safe
place on the side of the road:
²Park on a level spot.
²Turn off the ignition.
²Set the parking brake.
²Activate the hazard flashers.
Spare tire information
Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire that may be used as a
spare or as a regular tire. The
spare is identical to the other tires
on your vehicle, although the
wheel cover may not match.
Location of the spare tire and
tools
The spare tire and tools for your
vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Tool Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear
bumper.
Jack, wheel nut
wrench, instructions,
work glovesBehind the access panel located on the right
rear quarter panel interior trim.
Jack handle On the top of the raditator support at the front
of the engine compartment.
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treatments used by commercial car
washes can reduce the
effectiveness of wiper blades.
To make reaching the wiper blades
easier, simply:
1. Turn the ignition to the 3(On)
position.
2. Turn the wipers on.
3. Wait for the wipers to reach a
vertical position and turn the
ignition to 2(Lock).
²Do not move the wipers
manually across the windshield,
this may cause damage to both
wipers and windshield.
Replacing front wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not function
properly after cleaning,
replacement of the blade assembly
or the blade element may be
necessary.
The blade lengths for your vehicle
are as follows:
²Front wiper blades Ð
approximately 56 cm (22 in)
²Rear wiper blades Ð
approximately 41 cm (16 in)
3
2
1
5
4
3
2
1
5
4
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²Install cables securely, verifying
that the cables do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the
cables rub or bang against the
vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If this does not work,
remove the cables to prevent
vehicle damage.
²Avoid overloading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire cables when
they are no longer needed.
²Do not use cables on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent
vehicle damage. Do not remove
these components from the
vehicle when using snow tires
and traction devices.
²Do not exceed 48 km/h (30
mph) with tire cables on your
vehicle.
Consult your dealer for information
on other Ford approved methods
of traction control.
FUEL INFORMATION
The ignition key must be turned to
3 (Off) or 1 (Acc) during refueling
to obtain accurate fuel gauge
ratings.
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²Do not turn off the ignition
while your vehicle is in motion.
²Have maintenance performed
according to intervals in the
ªService Guideº.
If you notice one or more of the
following, the emission system may
not be functioning properly; have
the vehicle serviced as soon as
possible:
²Fluid leaks
²
lights illuminate in
the instrument cluster and
remain lit
²Strange odors
²Engine runs for more than five
seconds after shut off or engine
misfires, surges, stalls or
backfires
²Loss of oil pressure
34
5
2
1
LHLH
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ENGINE DATA
Component 4.6 L engine 5.4 L engine
Required fuel grade 87 octane
Induction system tuned runner & plenum
Firing order/ijection timing 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap .054
Ignition system E.I. DIS coil on plug
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
4
1
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Capacities and specifications
218

Idle
relearning ................................178
Ignition .........................................68
Instrument panel ........................20
Jack ..............................................66
Jump-starting your vehicle 151,152
attaching cables ......................152
disconnecting cables ..............153
Lamps
interior lamps ...........................54
parking lamps .........................201
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............12
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................9
high beam .................................12
safety belt ............................10,86
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............18
low fuel level ........................18,19
Motorcraft parts ........................213
Odometer .....................................17
Overdrive .....................................48
Overdrive lockout button ...........11
Overhead console
compass/temperature display ..50
Power features
door locks ..................................60
windows ...............................58,59
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....170
Rear console ................................63
Rear window
wiper ..........................................46
Relays ........................................135
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........69
panic alarm ...............................69
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............70
Reporting safety defects ..........221Safety restraints
extension assembly ..................85
for children ...............................91
lap and shoulder belts ........82,83
proper use ............................80,81
Safety seats for children ............94
attaching with tether straps ....99
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................95,98
Seats ............................................72
bench (60-40 split) .............72,73
lumbar support .........................73
power seat recliner/lumbar ......74
rear flip fold seat ......................75
rear seat access ........................74
third row seat .................76,77,79
Servicing your vehicle ..............155
precautions when servicing ...155
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................2
Speed control ..............................41
accelerating ...............................42
resetting ....................................43
resuming a set speed ...............43
turning off .................................41
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ................100
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................101
starting a warm engine ..........103
Steering, power .........................109
Steering wheel ............................40
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................15
Temperature control (see
Climate control) .....................28,29
Tires
changing ..................................144
inspection and maintenance ..182
tire grades ...............................182
treadwear ................................182
Traction-lok rear axle ...............111
Index
223

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
Index
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