FORD EXPEDITION 1998 1.G Owners Manual

1. Remove the four screws that
secure the high-mount brakelamp
lens.
2. Carefully remove the lens.
3. Each of the three bulbs may be
removed with a
1¤4turn
counterclockwise and a careful
pull.
4. Replace the bulbs as needed and
replace the high-mount brakelamp
lens.
Replacing tail lamp/backup
lamp bulbs
The tail lamp/backup lamp
assemblies are located in the same
portion of the vehicle rear, one just
below the other. Follow the same
steps to replace either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws at the
top of the lens.
3. Carefully pop the lens off and to
the right (it may be necessary to
use a screwdriver to remove the
lens).
4. Twist the connector
1¤4turn
counterclockwise and pull it out
for replacement.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the
recess and replace it.
6. Replace the lens and secure the
two screws.
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Replacing license plate lamp
bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
under and behind the rear bumper.
To change the license plate lamp
bulbs:
1. Reach under and behind the
rear bumper to locate the bulb
connector.
2. Twist the connector
counterclockwise
1¤4turn and
carefully pull to remove it.
3. Pull out the old bulb and press
in the replacement bulb.
4. Replace the connector by
placing it back into the assembly
and turning it
1¤4turn clockwise.
Using the right bulbs
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157NAK
Front sidemarker 2 194NA
Foglamps 2 899
Turn/tail/brake lamps 2 3157K
Liftgate lamp 2 916
Backup lamp 2 579
License lamp 2 168
High-mount brake
lampSee a dealer or qualified service technician
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
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REPLACING THE INTERIOR
BULBS
Check the operation of the
following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
Map lamps
To change the map lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the map lamp lens.
2. To remove the old bulb, twist
1¤4
turn and pull it out.
3. Twist in a new bulb.
4. Press the map lamp lens back
on and test the lamp operation.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified
service technician if:
1. Oncoming motorists frequently
signal you to deactivate your high
beams, and your high beams are
not activated.
2. The headlamps do not seem to
provide enough light for clear night
vision.
3. The headlamp beams are
pointed substantially away from a
slightly down and to the right
position.
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CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the ªCustomer Assistance
Guideº for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of
water for best results. To avoid
spots, avoid washing when the
hood is still warm, immediately
after or during exposure to strong
sunlight.
During winter months, it is
especially important to wash the
vehicle on a regular basis. Large
quantities of dirt and road salt are
difficult to remove and also cause
damage to the vehicle. Remove any
exterior accessories, such as
antennas, before entering a car
wash.
After washing, apply the brakes
several times to dry them.
Waxing your vehicle
Wax when water stops beading on
the surface. This could be every
three or four months, depending
on operating conditions.
Use only carnauba or
synthetic-based waxes. Remove
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any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to
remove. Use tar remover to
remove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be repaired
with touch-up, paint repair foil or
aerosol paint spray from the Ford
accessory line. Observe the
application instructions on the
products.
Remove particles such as bird
droppings, tree sap, insect
remains, tar spots, road salt and
industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as
the body of your vehicle. Do not
use acid-based wheel cleaners,
steel wool, fuel or strong
detergents. Never use abrasives
that will damage the finish of
special wheel surfaces. Use a tar
remover to remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when
they are clean because grease and
dirt buildup keep the engine
warmer than normal. When
washing:
²Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
high pressure fluid could
penetrate the sealed parts and
cause damage.
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²Do not spray with cold water to
avoid cracking the engine block
or other engine components.
²Cover the highlighted areas to
prevent water damage when
cleaning the engine.
²Never wash or rinse the engine
while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning. Clean with a tar remover
if necessary. Do not clean plastic
parts with thinners, solvents or
petroleum-based cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash with the same detergent as
the exterior of your vehicle. Use
glass cleaner or tar remover if
necessary.
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To avoid scratching the lamps, do
not use a dry paper towel,
chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean the windshield and
wiper blades with undiluted
windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry
with a dry cloth.
Avoid cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel.
The dull finish in this area helps
protect the driver from undesirable
windshield reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately.
Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do
not bleach or dye the belts,
because these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
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Check the safety belt system
periodically to make sure there are
no nicks, wear or cuts. If your
vehicle has been involved in an
accident, refer to theSafety belt
maintenancesection in the
Seating and safety restraints
chapter.
Cleaning leather seats
For routine cleaning, wipe the
surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe
the surface with a leather and
vinyl cleaner or a mild soap.
The type of scrubbing pad is
very critical because the
common 3M ªScotch Briteº
green pad is too aggressive and
will damage the leather surface
²Spray a small amount of the
leather cleaner on the pad and
rub the area to be cleaned with
the pad using a circular motion.
Only clean 1/4 of the area at a
time. For heavily soiled areas,
spray the cleaner directly onto
the leather (two squirts should
be adequate) and rub with the
pad. Repeat if necessary.
²Use a soft, damp cloth to
remove the loosened dirt and
foam.
²Dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use household cleaners,
glass cleaner, alcohol solutions
or cleaner intended for vinyl,
rubber or plastics. These
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products can damage the
leather.
In some instances, color or dye
transfer can occur when wet
clothing (wool, denim, leathers
or other non-colorfast
garments) comes in contact
with leather upholstery. If this
occurs, the leather should be
cleaned immediately to avoid
permanent staining.
ªTanners Preserve Leather
Cleanerº (product number AS-300)
is available from ªFirst Brandsº by
calling 1±800±726±1001. This
product may also be available at
many local automotive after
market stores.
3M ªType Tº Clean And Finish
Scrubbing Pads (UPC
04011±01276) are available
through your local 3M distributor.
Call 1±800±742±9649 for the
nearest distributor in your area.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
(Obtain Locally) Tanners Preserve Leather Cleaner
(Obtain Locally) 3M9Type T9Clean and Finish
Scrubbing Pads
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L engine 5.4L engine
Air filter FA-1632 FA-1632
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872
Battery (standard) BXT-59 BXT-59
Battery (optional) BXT-65-750 BXT-65-750
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV Valve EV-98 EV-233
Spark plugs*-platinum AWSF-32PP AWSF-22E
* Replacement double platinum spark plug ªEEº will replace ªEº and
ªEGº and ªPº will replace ªPº and ªPGº suffixed spark plugs.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilAll
5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line in
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70W
13.1L
(13.9 quarts)
Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FE4OD (4 x 2)15.0L
(15.9 quarts)
E4OD (4 x 4) 15.5L
(16.4 quarts)
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F4 x 4 vehicles 1.9L
(2.0 quarts)
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