check engine light FORD EXPEDITION 2007 3.G User Guide

Preparing your vehicle
When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, the
automatic transmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the
transmission may have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is
considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the
transmission. Over time, the adaptive learning process will fully update
transmission operation.
1.Use only a 12–volt supply to start your vehicle.
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 the two vehiclesdo nottouch. Set the parking brake on
both vehicles and stay clear of the engine cooling fan and other moving
parts.
4. Check all battery terminals and remove any excessive corrosion before
you attach the battery cables. Ensure that vent caps are tight and level.
5. Turn the heater fan on in both vehicles to protect from any electrical
surges. Turn all other accessories off.
Connecting the jumper cables
1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of
the discharged battery.
Note:In the illustrations,lightning boltsare used to designate the
assisting (boosting) battery.
+–+–
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine begins to overheat:
•The engine coolant temperature gauge will move to the red (hot)
area.
•The
symbol will illuminate.
•The
indicator light will illuminate.
If the engine reaches a preset over-temperature condition, the engine
will automatically switch to alternating cylinder operation. Each disabled
cylinder acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs the vehicle will still operate. However:
•The engine power will be limited.
•The air conditioning system will be disabled.
Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
•The engine will completely shut down.
•Steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-started. Take
your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
When fail-safe mode is activated
You have limited engine power when in the fail-safe mode, so drive the
vehicle with caution. The vehicle will not be able to maintain high speed
operation and the engine will run rough. Remember that the engine is
capable of completely shutting down automatically to prevent engine
damage, therefore:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
2. Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
4. Check the coolant level and replenish if low.
Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is
running or hot.
5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer.
Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem
increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
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If you have run out of fuel:
•You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine. On restarting, cranking time will take a few seconds longer
than normal.
•Normally, adding one gallon of fuel is enough to restart the engine. If
the vehicle is out of fuel and on a steep grade, more than one gallon
may be required.
•The
indicator may come on. For more information on the “check
engine” or the “service engine soon” indicator, refer toWarning lights
and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
Measuring techniques
Your best source of information about actual fuel economy is you, the
driver. You must gather information as accurately and consistently as
possible. Fuel expense, frequency of fill-ups or fuel gauge readings are
NOT accurate as a measure of fuel economy. We do not recommend
taking fuel economy measurements during the first 1,000 miles
(1,600 km) of driving (engine break-in period). You will get a more
accurate measurement after 2,000 miles-3,000 miles (3,000 km–
5,000 km).
Filling the tank
The advertised fuel capacity of the fuel tank on your vehicle is equal to
the rated refill capacity of the fuel tank as listed in theMaintenance
product specifications and capacitiessection of this chapter.
The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the
empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the
amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates
empty. Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel
tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty.
The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should
not be relied upon to increase driving range. When refueling your
vehicle after the fuel gauge indicates empty, you might not be
able to refuel the full amount of the advertised capacity of the
fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank.
For consistent results when filling the fuel tank:
•Turn the engine/ignition switch to the off position prior to refueling,
an error in the reading will result if the engine is left running.
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•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•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 the top gears 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 toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
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
1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] 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.
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................212
Accessory delay ..........................70
AdvanceTrac ..............................215
Air cleaner filter ...............311, 314
Air suspension ...........................220
description ..............................220
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................147–148, 152, 154
and child safety seats ............149
description ..............148, 152, 154
disposal ....................................157
driver airbag ............150, 152, 155
indicator light .................152, 156
operation .................150, 152, 155
passenger airbag .....150, 152, 155
side airbag ...............................152
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................293
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................212–213
Anti-theft system
arming the system ..................115
Armrests ....................................120
Audio system (see Radio) ...22, 28
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................224
fluid, adding ............................311
fluid, checking ........................311
fluid, refill capacities ..............315
fluid, specification ..................315
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................35
Auxiliary power point .................67
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........315refill capacities ........................315
B
Battery .......................................291
acid, treating emergencies .....291
jumping a disabled battery ....259
maintenance-free ....................291
replacement, specifications ...314
servicing ..................................291
BeltMinder
...............................144
Brakes ........................................212
anti-lock ...........................212–213
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................213
fluid, checking and adding ....310
fluid, refill capacities ..............315
fluid, specifications .................315
lubricant specifications ..........315
parking ....................................214
shift interlock ..................222–223
Bulbs ............................................57
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....315
Cargo cover ...............................101
Cargo management system ......101
Cassette tape player ...................22
Cell phone use ..............................7
Changing a tire .........................250
Child safety restraints ..............157
child safety belts ....................157
Child safety seats ......................161
in front seat ............................162
in rear seat ......................162, 165
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............278
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J
Jack ............................................250
positioning ...............................250
storage .....................................250
Jump-starting your vehicle ......259
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...........................104, 106
keypad .....................................113
locking and unlocking doors ..114
programming entry code .......113
Keys ...................................114–116
positions of the ignition .........208
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................52
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................57
daytime running light ...............53
fog lamps ...................................52
headlamps .................................52
headlamps, flash to pass ..........53
instrument panel, dimming .....54
interior lamps .....................56, 58
replacing bulbs ...................58, 61
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................55
Liftgate ........................97, 100, 109
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........213
Limited-slip axle .......................221
Load limits .................................193
Loading instructions .................199Locks
autolock ...........................104, 106
childproof ................................108
doors ........................................104
Lubricant specifications ...........315
Lug nuts ....................................259
Lumbar support, seats .....120–121
M
Message center ...........................85
english/metric button ...............92
system check button ................92
warning messages .....................92
Mirrors .........................................71
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................71
fold away ...................................72
heated ..................................72–73
programmable memory ..........110
signal .........................................73
Moon roof ....................................78
Motorcraft parts ........282, 299, 314
N
Navigation system .......................42
O
Octane rating ............................303
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................288
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................214
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....314
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