brake fluid FORD EXPEDITION 1998 1.G Owners Manual

Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. Also illuminates when
the parking brake is engaged.
Illumination after releasing the
parking brake indicates low brake
fluid level.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light remains
on, continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system
serviced immediately.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer toExterior
bulbsin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
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BRAKE
ABS
Instrumentation
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accelerator slowly and avoid
spinning the wheels.
Mud and water
If you must drive through high
water, drive slowly. Traction or
brake capability may be limited.
When driving through water,
determine the depth; avoid water
higher than the bottom of the hubs
(if possible) and proceed slowly. If
the ignition system gets wet, the
vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the
brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the
vehicle as effectively as dry brakes.
Drying can be improved by moving
your vehicle slowly while applying
light pressure on the brake pedal.
After driving through mud, clean
off residue stuck to rotating
driveshafts and tires. Excess mud
stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts causes an imbalance
that could damage drive
components.
If the transmission and transfer
case are submerged in water, their
fluids should be checked and
changed, if necessary.
Water intrusion into the
transmission may damage the
transmission.
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
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the hubs (truck)/wheel rims (car).
Once through the water, always try
the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop
the vehicle as effectively as dry
brakes. Drying can be improved by
moving your vehicle slowly while
applying light pressure on the
brake pedal.
VEHICLE LOADING
Before loading a vehicle, familiarize
yourself with the following terms:
²Base Curb Weight: Weight of
the vehicle including any
standard equipment, fluids,
lubricants, etc. It does not
include passengers or
aftermarket equipment.
²Payload: Combined maximum
allowable weight of cargo,
passengers and optional
equipment. The payload equals
the gross vehicle weight rating
minus base curb weight.
²GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight):
Base curb weight plus payload
weight. The GVW is not a limit
or a specification.
²GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating): Maximum total weight
of the base vehicle, passengers,
optional equipment and cargo.
The GVWR is specific to each
vehicle and is listed on the
Safety Compliance Label on the
driver's door pillar.
²GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating): Carrying capacity for
each axle system. The GAWR is
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2. Automatic transmission fluid
dipstick
3. Engine oil filler
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Power steering fluid reservoir
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Power distribution box
8. Air filter assembly
9. Engine coolant recovery
reservoir
10. Windshield washer fluid
reservoir
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Check the engine oil each time you
fuel your vehicle.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level
ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait a
few minutes for the oil to drain
into the oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself
from engine heat.
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BRAKE FLUID
Checking and adding brake
fluid
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed at least once
each year:
1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal to prevent dirt or water
from entering the reservoir.
2. Visually inspect the fluid level.
3. If necessary, add brake fluid
until the level reaches MAX. Do
not fill above this line.
4. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid
certified to meet Ford
specifications. Refer toLubricant
specificationsin theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
Brake fluid is toxic.
If you use a brake fluid
that is not DOT 3, you will
cause permanent damage to your
brakes.
Do not let the reservoir for
the master cylinder run
dry. This may cause the brakes
to fail.
MAX
MIN
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The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at room temperature
(10ÉC-35ÉC [50ÉF-95ÉF]) (see
figure to the right).
If your vehicle has been operated
for an extended period at high
speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the
vehicle should be turned off for
about 30 minutes to allow the fluid
to cool before checking.
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface and engage the parking
brake.
2. With the parking brake engaged
and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the
gearshift lever through all of the
gear ranges. Allow sufficient time
for each gear to engage.
3. Latch the gearshift lever in P
(Park) and leave the engine
running.
4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it
clean with a clean, dry lint free
rag.
5. Install the dipstick making sure
it is fully seated in the filler tube.
6. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level. The fluid level
should be in the crosshatched area
on the dipstick.DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK
ADD COLD HOT DO NOT ADD
P R N D 2 1
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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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inch) below the bottom of the filler
hole.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirUltra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC
OR -BCESR-M17P5
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latchMulti-Purpose
GreaseD7AZ-19584-AA
OR
DOAZ-19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
OR
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders,
swing-away
spare tire carrier
padlockPenetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B NONE
Brake master
cylinderHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESA-M6C25-A
AND DOT 3
Driveshaft, slip
spline, double
Cardan joint
center ballPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-195490-AA ESE-M97B44-A
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Aiming headlamps ....................193
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................78
and child safety seats ..............80
description ................................79
disposal ......................................83
indicator light ...........................82
passenger air bag .....................81
Air cleaner filter .......................170
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................29
manual heating and air
conditioning system ..23,24,26,28
Air suspension
description ..............................102
warning light .............................11
Ambulance packages ....................3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description ................................99
Battery .......................................168
voltage gauge ............................16
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............157
Brakes ..........................................98
anti-lock .....................................98
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................99
fluid, checking and adding ....157
Brake-shift interlock .................104
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................186
headlamps ...............................187
rear lamps ........................191,192
Changing a tire .........................138
Child safety seats ........................86
Childproof locks ..........................50
Chime
headlamps on ............................13
Cleaning your vehicle ...............194
engine compartment ..............195
fabric ........................................197instrument panel ....................197
plastic parts ............................196
safety belts ..............................197
tail lamps .................................196
washing ....................................194
waxing .....................................194
wheels ......................................195
Compass, electronic ....................42
calibration .................................44
set zone adjustment .................43
Control trac 4WD system .........108
Controls ..................................51,52
Daytime running light system ...20
Defrost
rear window ..............................22
Driving under special
conditions ..................................111
high water ...............................112
slippery roads ..................113,114
Electronic sound system ............52
Emission control system ..........183
Engine ........................................204
check engine temperature
warning, message center .......152
service points ..........................152
Engine block heater ...................96
Engine coolant
checking and adding .......158,159
disposal ....................................161
refill capacities ........................161
Engine oil ...........................153,155
changing oil and oil filter .......156
checking and adding .......153,155
Exhaust fumes ............................96
Fail safe cooling ........................162
Floor mats ...................................53
Foglamps ...................................190
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac ........................23,108
indicator light ...........................11
special driving
instructions ......................109,110
Index
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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