light FORD EXPEDITION 1998 1.G Owner's Guide

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
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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.
Standard fuse amperage rating
and color
Fuse rating Color
5 amp Tan
7.5 amp Brown
10 amp Red
15 amp Light blue
20 amp Yellow
20 amp fuse link Light blue
25 amp Natural
30 amp Light green
30 amp fuse link Pink
40 amp fuse link Green
50 amp fuse link Red
60 amp fuse link Yellow
80 amp fuse link Black
100 amp fuse link Dark blue
Passenger compartment fuse
panel
The fuse panel is located below
and to the left of the steering
wheel by the brake pedal. Pull the
panel cover outward to access the
fuses.
To remove a fuse use the fuse
puller tool provided on the fuse
panel cover.
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The fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 15A Flasher Relay
2 5A Instrument Cluster, Overhead Trip
Computer (OTC) Module
3 25A Cigar Lighter
4 5A Park Lamp Relay, Headlamp
Relay, Autolamp Module, Remote
Anti-Theft Personality (RAP)
Module, Power Mirror Switch
12 22
21323
617 27
718 28
819 29
930
20
31 21 11 10
31424
41525
51626
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
5 15A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)
Sensor, Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Module, Speed Control
Servo/Amplifier Assembly,
Heater-A/C Control Assembly,
Blend Door Actuator, Electronic
Variable Orifice (EVO) Module
6 5A Shift Lock Actuator, Generic
Electronic Module (GEM), 4
Wheel Air Suspension (4WAS)
Module, Compass Sensor, Steering
Wheel Rotation Sensor, Heated
Grid Relay, Overhead Trip
Computer (OTC) Module
7 5A Auxiliary A/C Relay, Console
Blower Motor
8 5A Radio, Main Light Switch, Remote
Anti-Theft Personality (RAP)
Module
9 Ð Not Used
10 Ð Not Used
11 30A Washer Pump Relay, Wiper
Run/Park Relay, Wiper Hi/Lo
Relay, Windshield Wiper Motor,
Rear Wiper Pump Relay
12 5A Data Link Connector (DLC)
13 15A Brake On/Off (BOO) Switch,
Brake Pressure Switch
14 15A Battery Saver Relay, Interior
Lamp Relay
15 5A Generic Electronic Module
(GEM), Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS) Module
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
16 20A Instrument Cluster (W/O DRL),
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
Module, Hi-Beam Headlamps
(Power supplied through
Multi-Function Switch)
17 10A Heated Backlight Switch, Left
Power/Heated Signal Mirror, Right
Power/Heated Signal Mirror
18 5A Main Light Switch, Generic
Electronic Module (GEM),
Instrument Illumination (Power
supplied through Main Light
Switch)
19 10A Instrument Cluster, Air Bag
Diagnostic Monitor
20 5A 4 Wheel Air Suspension (4WAS),
Generic Electronic Module (GEM)
21 15A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)
Sensor, Junction Box Fuse/Relay
Panel (Fuse 20)
22 10A Air Bag Diagnostic Monitor
23 10A Trailer Tow Battery Charge Relay,
4X4 Center Axle Disconnect
solenoid, 4X2 Center Axle
Disconnect Solenoid, Function
Selector Switch, Rear Integrated
Control Panel, Recirculation
Vacuum Solenoid, Auxiliary A/C
Mode Acturator, Auxiliary A/C
Control Module
24 10A Function Selector Switch
25 5A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
(4WABS) Module, 4WABS Relay
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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.
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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
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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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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle:
²We highlight do-it-yourself items
in the engine compartment for
easy location.
²We provide a ªService Guideº
which makes tracking routine
service easy.
If your vehicle requires
professional service, your
dealership can provide necessary
parts and service. Check your
ªWarranty Guideº to find out which
parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels,
lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications.
Motorcraft parts are designed and
built to provide the best
performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN
SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
Be especially careful when
inspecting or servicing your
vehicle.
²Do not work on a hot engine.
²When the engine is running,
make sure that loose clothing,
jewelry or long hair does not get
caught up in moving parts.
²Do not work on a vehicle with
the engine running in an
enclosed space, unless you are
sure you have enough
ventilation.
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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID
Checking and adding washer
fluid
Check the washer fluid whenever
you stop for fuel. The reservoir is
highlighted with a
symbol.
If the level is low, add enough fluid
to fill the reservoir. In very cold
weather, do not fill the reservoir all
the way.
Do not put engine coolant
in the container for the
windshield washer fluid.
Checking and adding washer
fluid for the liftgate
Washer fluid for the liftgate is
supplied by the same reservoir as
the windshield.
ENGINE COOLANT
Check the level of the coolant in
the reservoir at least once a
month. Be sure to read and
understandPrecautions when
servicing your vehiclein this
chapter.
If the engine coolant has not been
checked for a long period of time,
the engine coolant reservoir may
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