engine FORD EXPEDITION 1998 1.G Owner's Guide

²When stopped in traffic for long
periods of time in hot weather,
place the gearshift in P (Park)
and increase idle speed. This
aids engine cooling and air
conditioner efficiency.
²Vehicles with trailers should not
be parked on a grade. If you
must park on a grade, place
wheel chocks under the trailer's
wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
When backing down a ramp during
boat launching or retrieval,
²Do not allow the static water
level to rise above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper and
²Do not allow waves to break
higher than 15 cm (six inches)
above the bottom edge of the
rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow
water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting
driveability, emissions and
reliability.
If the rear axle is submerged in
water, the rear axle lubricant
should be checked and changed, if
necessary. The rear axle is filled
with a synthetic lubricant and does
not normally require a lubricant
change for the life of the vehicle.
Rear axle lubricant quantities
should not need to be checked
unless a leak is suspected.
Driving
125

HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. The
hazard flashers can be operated
when the ignition is off.
²The hazard lights control is
located on top of the steering
column.
²Depress hazard lights control to
activate all hazard flashers
simultaneously.
²Depress control again to turn
the flashers 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 ªFuel Resetº
indicator light will illuminate in the
instrument cluster. The shut-off
switch is a device intended to stop
the electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
1. Turn the ignition switch to the
OFF position.
2. Check the 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
Roadside emergencies
127

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
26 10A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Module, Right Headlamp (Power
supplied through Multi-Function
Switch)
27 5A Main Light Switch, Fog Lamp
Relay
28 10A Left Headlamp
29 5A Autolamp Module, Instrument
Cluster, Transmission Control
Switch (TCS)
30 30A Radio Noise Capacitor, Ignition
Coil, PCM Power Diode, Coil On
Plugs
31 Ð Not Used
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is
located in the engine
compartment. The power
distribution box contains
high-current fuses that protect
your vehicle's main electrical
systems from overloads.
Always disconnect the
battery before servicing
high current fuses.
Always replace the cover
to the Power Distribution
Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
Roadside emergencies
133

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
7 15A* Main Light Switch, Park Lamp
Relay
8 30A* Main Light Switch, Headlamp
Relay, Multi-Function Switch
9 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Module, Fog Lamp Relay
10 25A* I/P Auxiliary Power Socket
11 25A* Console Auxiliary Power Socket
12 10A* Rear Wiper Up Motor Relay, Rear
Wiper Down Motor Relay
13 30A** Auxiliary A/C Relay
14 60A** 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
(4WABS) Module
15 50A** Air Suspension Solid State
Compressor Relay
16 40A** Trailer Tow Battery Charge Relay,
Engine Fuse Module (Fuse 2)
17 30A** Shift on the Fly Relay, Transfer
Case Shift relay
18 30A** Power Seat Control Switch
19 20A** Fuel Pump Relay
20 50A** Ignition Switch (B4 & B5)
21 50A** Ignition Switch (B1 & B3)
22 50A** Junction Box Fuse/Relay Panel
Battery Feed
23 40A** I/P Blower Relay
24 30A** PCM Power Relay, Engine Fuse
Module (Fuse 1)
25 30A CB Junction Box Fuse/Relay Panel,
ACC Delay Relay
26 Ð Not Used
Roadside emergencies
135

The primary battery fuses are
located in the engine compartment
near the battery.
Ford recommends that the
megafuses are serviced by a
qualified service technician.
Location Amperage Description
1 175 Power Network Box Megafuse
2 175 Alternator Megafuse
3 20 Alternator Field Minifuse
Engine mini fuse box
20A
1
2
3
Roadside emergencies
137

The engine mini fuses are located
on the drivers side of the engine
compartment.
Slot
NumberFuse
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 Ð Not Used
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.
6
5
4
3
2
1
Roadside emergencies
138

Spare tire information
Your vehicle is equipped with a
spare tire that may be used as a
spare or 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:
Item Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just forward 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 top of the radiator support at
the front of the engine
compartment
Removing the jack handle
1. Open the hood.
2. Un-snap the end of the handle
that is retained by the clip on the
top of the windshield washer
bottle.
3. Un-snap the shaft of the handle
from the two retaining clips
attached to the top of the radiator
shroud.
Roadside emergencies
139

JUMP STARTING YOUR
VEHICLE
The gases around the
battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle
damage.
Do not push start your
vehicle. You could damage
the catalytic converter.
Batteries contain sulfuric
acid which burns skin,
eyes, and clothing.
Preparing your vehicle
Also see the label on the battery.
1. Use only a 12±volt supply to
start your vehicle. If you connect
your battery to a 24±volt power
supply you can damage your
starter, ignition system and other
electrical components.
2. Do not disconnect the battery of
the disabled vehicle as this could
damage the vehicle's electrical
system.
3. Park the booster vehicle close to
the hood of the disabled vehicle
making sure theydo nottouch.
Set the parking brake on both
vehicles and stay clear of the
engine cooling fan and other
moving parts.
Roadside emergencies
145

4. Check all battery terminals and
remove any excessive corrosion
before you attach the battery
cables.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both
vehicles to protect any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories
off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Position the vehicles so that
they do not touch one another.
2. Switch off the engine. Switch off
any unnecessary electrical
equipment.
3. Connect the positive (+)
terminal of the discharged battery
(1) to the positive (+) terminal of
the booster battery (2).
4. Connect one end of the second
lead to the negative (-) terminal of
the booster battery (3) and the
other end to a metal part of the
engine to be started (4), not to the
negative (-) terminal of the
discharged battery.
5. Make sure that the jump leads
are clear of moving parts of the
engine.
Do not connect the end of
the second cable to the
negative (-) terminal of the
battery to be jumped. A spark
may cause an explosion of the
gases that surround the battery.
+–
+–
14
3
2
Roadside emergencies
146

Jump starting
1. Start the booster vehicle and
run the engine at moderately
increased speed.
2. Start the engine of the vehicle
with the discharged battery.
3. Once the engine has been
started, run both vehicles for a
further three minutes before
disconnecting the leads.
Removing the jumper cables
1. Remove the jumper cables in
reverse order. Take the cable off
the metallic surface (1) first,
followed by the cable on the
negative (-) booster battery
terminal (2).
2. Remove the cable from the
positive (+) terminal of the booster
battery (3) and then the
discharged battery (4).
3. After the disabled vehicle has
been started, allow it to idle for a
while so the engine can ªrelearnº
its idle conditions.
+–
+–
41
2
3
Roadside emergencies
147