suspension FORD EXPEDITION 2006 2.G Owner's Manual

To lessen the risk of
personal injury, do not put
any part of your body under the
vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your
vehicle is on the jack. The jack is
only meant for changing the tire.
•Never use the front or rear
differential as a jacking point.
7. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
8. Replace the flat tire with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is
facing outward. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel is snug against the
hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered.
9. Lower the wheel by turning the jack handle counterclockwise.
10. Remove the jack and fully
tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown and reinstall the wheel cover.
Refer toWheel lug nut torque
specificationslater in this chapter
for the proper lug nut torque
specification.
11. Unblock the wheels.
12. Put flat tire, jack, lug wrench
and tools away. Make sure the jack
is fastened securely so it does not rattle when you drive.
13. Turn on the air suspension switch (if equipped).
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WRECKER TOWING
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towing
service or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, your
roadside assistance service provider.
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed
equipment. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not
approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Also, wrecker towing the vehicle
by the frame-mounted tow hooks is not recommended or advised.
If your vehicle is equipped with air suspension, the air suspension
control and the ignition must be turned off before being towed.
Refer toAir suspensionin theDrivingchapter.
On 4x2 vehicles, it is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels
on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground.
On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a
wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the
ground.
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If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
With a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling
trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be towed (all wheels
on the ground) under the following conditions:
Special Conditions:
•Release the parking brake.
•Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to OFF.
•Turn the ignition to the OFF/UNLOCKED position.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer toAutomatic transmission
operationin theDrivingchapter for directions on how to move the
gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position, for proper towing.
•Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km).
•Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................239
Accessory delay ........................111
Air cleaner filter ...............338–339
Air conditioning ..........................87
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................91
Air suspension ...........................245
description ..............................245
Airbag supplemental
restraint system ................180, 184
and child safety seats ............182
description ......................180, 184
disposal ....................................187
driver airbag ....................182, 185
indicator light .................184, 187
operation .........................182, 185
passenger airbag .............182, 185
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................318
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................239–240
Armrests ....................................153
Audio system (see Radio) ...19, 24
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................249
fluid, adding ............................336
fluid, checking ........................336
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specification ..................345
Auxiliary power point ...............108
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................343, 345
refill capacities ........................340B
Battery .......................................316
acid, treating emergencies .....316
jumping a disabled battery ....285
maintenance-free ....................316
replacement, specifications ...339
servicing ..................................316
BeltMinder .................................176
Brakes ........................................238
anti-lock ...........................239–240
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............240
fluid, checking and adding ....335
fluid, refill capacities ..............340
fluid, specifications .........343, 345
lubricant specifications ..343, 345
parking ....................................240
shift interlock ..........................248
Bulbs ............................................98
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....340
CD-single premium .....................19
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................277
Child safety restraints ..............188
child safety belts ....................188
Child safety seats ......................191
in front seat ............................192
in rear seat ......................192, 194
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............302
instrument panel ....................304
interior .............................304–305
plastic parts ............................303
safety belts ..............................304
washing ....................................301
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