transmission oil FORD EXPEDITION 2003 2.G Owners Manual

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within
the vehicle.
Warning display Status
Check backup aid (if equipped) Warning displays when R
(reverse) gear is selected.
PRNDL error no backup aid (if equipped)
AdvTrac ON (if equipped) Displays for 4 seconds
AdvTrac OFF (if equipped)
Door ajar Warning returns after 10
minutes
Liftgate ajar
Low fuel level
Check charging system
Low brake fluid level
Low oil pressure
Check engine temperature
Reduced engine power
Stop engine safely
Warning-tire very low (if equipped)
Tire pressure system fault (if equipped) Warning returns after the
ignition key is turned
from OFF to ON. Check tire pressure (if equipped)
Check spare tire pressure (if equipped)
Tire pressure sensor fault (if equipped)
Low washer fluid level
Check AdvTrac (if equipped)
AdvTrac OFF T/C ON (if equipped)
Check fuel cap
CHECK BACKUP AID (if equipped).Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse).
PRNDL ERROR NO BACKUP AID (if equipped).Displayed when the
transmission is in R (Reverse) and the Reverse Sensing System is
disabled. Refer toReverse Sensing Systemin this section to enable.
ADVTRAC ON (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTracis
ON.
ADVTRAC OFF (if equipped).Displayed when the AdvanceTracis
OFF.
DOOR AJAR.Displayed when a door is not completely closed.
Driver Controls
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
14 15A* Climate control blend door actuator,
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) relays,
Digital Transmission Range Sensor (DTRS)
back-up lamp
15 5A* AdvanceTracswitch, Instrument cluster
16 10A* ABS module
17 15A* Foglamps
18 10A* Electrochromic mirror, Auxiliary A/C,
Climate-controlled seats module,
Temperature solenoid, Turn signal flasher,
Sunload sensor, Electronic park brake
relay coil
19 10A* Restraints Control Module (RCM)
20 30A* Air suspension module (air spring
solenoids and height sensors), 4x4 module
21 15A* Instrument cluster (interior lamps),
Interior lamps, Electronic park brake relay,
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
22 10A* Door lock switch illumination, Moonroof
switch illumination, Radio (delayed
accessory signal), Flip window switch
23 10A* RH low beam
24 15A* Battery saver relay, Front map/Dome lamp,
2nd row dome/map lamp, Glove
compartment lamp, Cargo lamp, Rail
lamps, Vanity mirror lamps, Underhood
lamp
25 10A* LH low beam
26 20A* Horn relay, Horns
27 5A* Compass, Reverse sensing system module,
Brake shift interlock (BSI) solenoid,
Overdrive cancel switch, Air suspension
module (Run/Start sense)
Roadside Emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
28 5A* SecuriLock transceiver
29 30A* Trailer tow electric brake controller
30 30A* BSM (door locks), Liftgate glass release
relay, Liftgate glass release motor,
Door/Liftgate locks, Parklamps relay
(BSM), Headlamps relay (BSM), Door
lock/Unlock relay (BSM)
31 25A* Radio
32 15A* CMS, Transmission solenoids
33 20A* Canister vent solenoid, EVR CC, HEGOs,
VMV solenoid, IMTV solenoid, A/C clutch
relay coil
34 20A* PCM, Fuel injectors, Idle air control (IAC)
solenoid, Mass air flow sensor
35 20A* Instrument cluster high beam indicator,
High beam headlamps
36 10A* Trailer tow right turn lamp
37 20A* Cargo area power point
38 25A* Rear wiper motor, Washer pump (rear
window wash)
39 20A* Instrument panel or floor console power
point, Rear console power point
40 20A* Headlamp switch, High beam relay coil, LH
low beam fuse # 25, LH low beam fuse #
23, BSM (autolamps headlamp relay), DRL
41 20A* Cigar lighter, OBD II Connector
42 10A* Trailer tow left turn lamp
101 30A** Starter relay, Starter solenoid
102 30A** Ignition switch, Starter solenoid
103 30A** ABS module (pump motor)
104 30A** LH 3rd row power seat
105 30A** Spare
Roadside Emergencies
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IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.6L V8 engines
1. Battery
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Specifications
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5.4L V8 engines
1. Battery
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Power steering fluid reservoir
5. Engine oil dipstick
6. Brake fluid reservoir
7. Engine coolant reservoir
8. Air filter assembly
9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
Maintenance and Specifications
268

•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
•Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
•Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
•Using fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
•Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12–16 km (8–10 miles) of driving.
•Driving on flat terrain offers improved fuel economy as compared to
driving on hilly terrain.
•Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
Maintenance and Specifications
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•Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire chains on your vehicle.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634
Battery BTX-65-650 BTX-65-650
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-233 EV-238
Spark plugs* AWSF-32P AGSF-22WM
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance DOT 3
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W—20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor OilAll 5.7L (6.0
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 106L (28.0
gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft MERCON
AT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONVATF4R70W 13.1L (13.9
quarts)2
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT F4x4 vehicles 1.9L (2.0
quarts)
Engine coolant
3Motorcraft Premium
Engine Coolant
(green-colored) or
Motorcraft Premium
Gold Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.6L V8 engine
with 1 row
radiator21.8L (23.0
quarts)
Maintenance and Specifications
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1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281 330
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.37:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions 4x2 mm (in) 4x4 mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5228
(205.8)5228
(205.8)
(2) Vehicle width
(Body)2000
(78.7)2000
(78.7)
(2) Vehicle width
including mirrors2390
(94.1)2390
(94.1)
Maintenance and Specifications
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Changing a tire .........................236
Child safety restraints ..............177
child safety belts ....................177
Child safety seats ......................180
in front seat ............................181
in rear seat ......................181, 184
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............260
instrument panel ....................262
interior .............................262–263
plastic parts ............................261
washing ....................................259
waxing .....................................259
wheels ......................................260
wiper blades ............................262
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ......69, 72
Clock ................................23, 34, 43
Compass, electronic ..........100, 112
calibration ...............................113
set zone adjustment .......113, 115
Console ......................................125
overhead ..............................95, 97
Controls
power seat ...............................143
steering column ......................106
Coolant
checking and adding ..............274
refill capacities ................278, 300
specifications ..................303, 305
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................103
Customer Assistance ................227
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................264
Ford Extended Service Plan .251
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............255Getting roadside assistance ...227
Getting the service
you need .................................249
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................256
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................252
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............255
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................82
Defrost
rear window ..............................80
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................291
engine oil .................................269
Doors
door ajar warning ...............13, 15
lubricant specifications ..........303
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................293
Driving under special
conditions ..........................212, 215
sand .........................................214
snow and ice ...........................216
through water .................215, 219
E
Electronic message center .......114
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................241
Emission control system ..........288
Engine ........................................305
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
Index
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