towing FORD EXPEDITION 1998 1.G User Guide

upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission
cooling.
²Anticipate stops and brake
gradually.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long
distances, your vehicle will require
more frequent service intervals.
Refer to the Severe Duty Schedule
in your ªService Guideº for more
information.
Towing behind another vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle behind
another vehicle, such as an RV.
Your vehicle cannot be flat towed
with all wheels on the ground.
Trailer towing tips
²Practice turning, stopping and
backing up in an area before
starting on a trip to get the feel
of the vehicle trailer
combination. When turning,
make wider turns so the trailer
wheels will clear curbs and
other obstacles.
²Allow more distance for
stopping with a trailer attached.
²The trailer tongue weight should
be 10±15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
²After you have traveled 80 km
(50 miles), thoroughly check
your hitch, electrical
connections and trailer wheel
lug nuts.
Driving
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Removing the jack and tools
1. Locate the access panel on the
interior trim. Lift and rotate the
two panel retaining clips and
remove the panel.
2. Un-snap the wheel lug nut
wrench, instructions and work
gloves from their retaining bracket.
3. Remove the jack by turning the
thumbwheel counterclockwise to
relieve tension against the stowage
bracket.
Removing the spare tire
1. Open the liftgate.
2. Insert the straight end of the
jack handle into the rear access
hole located just above the rear
bumper.
Forward motion will stop and
resistance to turning will be felt
when properly engaged.
3. Turn the handle
counterclockwise until tire is
lowered to the ground and the
cable is slightly slack.
4. Remove the retainer from the
spare tire.
Stowing the spare
1. Lay the tire on the ground with
the outboard side facing up.
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2. Install the retainer through the
wheel center and slide the wheel
under the vehicle.
3. Turn the spare handle clockwise
until the tire is raised to its
original position underneath the
vehicle. The spare handle ratchets
when the tire is raised to the
stowed position. It will not allow
you to overtighten.
Tire change procedure
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior
to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
Refer to the instruction sheet
(located behind the interior trim
access panel with the jack) for
detailed tire change instructions.
1. Park on a level surface, activate
hazard flashers and set the parking
brake.
2. Place gearshift lever in P (Park).
BRAKE
HOOD
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle
towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a
member, your roadside assistance
center.
On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to
tow the vehicle with the front
wheels on the ground and the rear
wheels off the ground.
On 4x4 vehicles, it is
recommended that your vehicle be
towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment.
Do not tow with slingbelt
equipment. Ford Motor Company
has not developed or approved a
slingbelt towing procedure.
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When calling for a tow truck, tell
the operator what kind of vehicle
you have. A towing manual is
available from Ford Motor
Company for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow
truck driver refer to this manual
for proper hook-up and towing
procedures for your vehicle.
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Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments. They are unnecessary
and could, under certain
conditions, lead to engine damage
which is not covered by your
warranty.
Changing the engine oil and
filter
Change your engine oil and filter
according to the following 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.
Maintenance and care
156

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety compliance label
The National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration Regulations
require that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the front door latch
pillar on the driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
is attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight
numbers of the vehicle
identification number) is stamped
on the engine block, transmission,
frame and transfer case (if so
equipped).
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
AIR BAG
Capacities and specifications
206

Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......182
improving fuel economy ........126
octane rating ...........................180
quality ......................................180
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................177
Fuel gauge ...................................13
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......127
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................129
power distribution box ....133,137
Fuses ............................128,129,136
Gauges, Mechanical ....................13
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
Hazard flashers .........................127
Head restraints ...........................63
Headlamps
autolamp system .......................21
flashing ......................................39
high beam .................................39
turning on and off ....................20
Heating ........................................23
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................152
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........32
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior .21
Jump-starting your vehicle 145,147
attaching cables ......................146
disconnecting cables ..............147
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
Lamps
interior lamps .........................193
map lamps ...............................193
parking lamps .........................189
Liftgate ........................................53Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ............................................9
charging system ........................10
check engine ............................6,7
door ajar ....................................12
engine oil pressure ...................10
four-wheel drive ........................11
fuel reset ................................6,12
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits
trailer towing ..........................117
Lubricant specifications ...........202
Luggage rack .............................126
Message center ......................16,42
english/metric button ...............17
menu button .............................17
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................46
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................42
Odometer .....................................15
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive 110
Overdrive ................................39,40
Overhead console
compass/temperature display ..40
storage compartment ...............41
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................56
Parking brake ............................100
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....200
Power door locks ........................48
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....163
Rear window
wiper ..........................................38
Refill capacities for fluids ........200
Index
209

Relays .................................128,136
Remote entry system .................55
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors ......55,56
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................58
replacing the batteries .............57
Reporting safety defects ..........207
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .......................72,73,74
extension assembly ..................76
for children ...............................83
lap and shoulder belts ........71,72
maintenance ..............................77
proper use .................................70
warning light and chime 12,76,77
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....90
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................87
tether anchorage hardware .....90
Seats ............................................60
adjusting the seat, manual .......60
adjusting the seat, power ........61
lumbar support .........................60
rear flip fold seat .................63,64
rear seat access ........................63
reclining the seat ......................65
third row seat ............65,66,67,68
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
precautions when servicing ...150
Side mirrors .................................51
Snowplowing .................................3
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart, lubricants .202
Speed control ..............................33
canceling a set speed ...............36
resuming a set speed ...............37
tap up/tap down .......................35
turning off .................................33Speed sensitive steering ..........101
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........92,93,95
Steering, power .........................101
Storage compartments
overhead storage
compartment .............................40
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................15
Tilt steering wheel ......................37
Tires ....................................172,174
checking the pressure ............174
replacing ..................................176
rotating ....................................175
snow tires and chains ............176
treadwear ................................173
Traction-lok rear axle ........103,167
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer
weight ......................................119
tips ...........................................124
Transmission .............................164
automatic
operation ............104,105,106,107
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................164
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal
lever ...........................................32
Vehicle dimensions ...................204
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................206
Vehicle loading ..........................115
Ventilating your vehicle .............97
Warning chimes .............................6
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir ............158
warning light .............................12
Windows
accessory delay .........................48
power windows, operating ..45,47
Index
210

Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
checking and adding fluid .....158
checking and replacing wiper
blades ......................................171
operation ...................................38
Wrecker towing ..................... 148
Index
211