cooling FORD EXPEDITION 2007 3.G User Guide

•Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1.Refer to
Maintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Note:Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets or an
equivalent product meeting Ford specification WSS-M99B37-B6, may
darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from
yellow to golden tan.
•Do not add/mix an orange-colored, extended life coolant such
as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant, meeting Ford
specification WSS-M97B44-D, with the factory-filled coolant.
Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any
orange-colored extended life product with your factory filled coolant
can result in degraded corrosion protection.
•A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50 mixture of
engine coolant and distilled water as soon as possible. Water alone
(without engine coolant) can cause engine damage from corrosion,
overheating or freezing.
•Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolants
mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant).Alcohol
and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating or
freezing.
•Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant.These
can be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of the engine
coolant.
For vehicles with overflow coolant systems with a non-pressurized cap
on the coolant recovery system, add coolant to the coolant recovery
reservoir when the engine is cool. Add the proper mixture of coolant and
water to the “FULL COLD” level. For all other vehicles which have a
coolant degas system with a pressurized cap, or if it is necessary to
remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle with
an overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant.
To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine is
cool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The
cooling system is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can come out
forcefully when the cap is loosened slightly.
1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool.
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2. When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the coolant
pressure relief cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle).
Slowly turn cap counterclockwise (left) until pressure begins to release.
3. Step back while the pressure releases.
4. When you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use the
cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap.
5. Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see
above), to within the “COLD FILL RANGE” or the “FULL COLD” level on
the reservoir. If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system, fill
the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almost full.
6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
After any coolant has been added, check the coolant concentration (refer
toChecking engine coolant). If the concentration is not 50/50
(protection to –34° F/–36° C), drain some coolant and adjust the
concentration. It may take several drains and additions to obtain a 50/50
coolant concentration.
Whenever coolant has been added, the coolant level in the coolant
reservoir should be checked the next few times you drive the vehicle. If
necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant and
distilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level.
If you have to add more than 1.0 quart (1.0 liter) of engine coolant per
month, have your authorized dealer check the engine cooling system.
Your cooling system may have a leak. Operating an engine with a low
level of coolant can result in engine overheating and possible engine
damage.
Recycled engine coolant
Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled engine
coolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium Gold
Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet
available.
Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate
manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recycling
and disposing of automotive fluids.
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Coolant refill capacity
To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, refer
toMaintenance product specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined inAdding engine coolant
in this section.
Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than –34° F [–36° C ]):
•It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration
above 50%.
•NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60%.
•Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60% will
decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
freeze protection at the temperatures in which you drive in the
winter months.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
•It is still necessary to maintain the coolant concentration
above 40%.
•NEVER decrease the coolant concentration below 40%.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the corrosion protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Decreased engine coolant concentrations below 40% will
decrease the freeze protection characteristics of the engine
coolant and may cause engine damage.
•Refer to the chart on the coolant container to ensure the
coolant concentration in your vehicle will provide adequate
protection at the temperatures in which you drive.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme climates should use a 50/50
mixture of engine coolant and distilled water for optimum cooling system
and engine protection.
What you should know about fail-safe cooling
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
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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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Item Capacity Ford part numberFord part number /
Ford specification
Cooling system stop
leak pellets—Motorcraft Cooling
System Stop Leak PelletsVC-6 /
WSS-M99B37-B6
Engine oil 7.0 quarts (6.6 L)Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Premium Synthetic
Blend Motor Oil
Motorcraft SAE 5W-20
Super Premium Motor
Oil
2
XO-5W20-QSP (US)
CXO-5W20–LSP12
(Canada) /
WSS-M2C930-A and API
Certification Mark
Automatic transmission
fluid (6R75)11.0 quarts
(10.5L)
3
Motorcraft MERCON
SP
AT F
4
XT-6-QSP /
MERCON
SP
Power steering fluidFill between MIN
and MAX lines on
reservoirMotorcraft MERCON

AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON

Front axle fluid (4X4)3.5-3.7 pints
(1.8-2.0L)Motorcraft SAE 80W-90
Premium Rear Axle LubeXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Rear axle fluid
–Conventional
differential
(9.75 inch axle)4.5 pints (2.13L)
Motorcraft SAE 75W-140
Synthetic Rear Axle
Lube
6
XY-75W140-QL /
WSL-M2C192-A
Rear axle
fluid–Limited-slip
differential
(9.75 inch axle)4.25 pints
(2.01L)
5
Transfer case fluid
(4X4)2.0 quarts (1.9L)Motorcraft
MERCON
AT FXT-2-QDX /
MERCON

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instrument panel ....................279
interior .....................................280
interior trim ............................280
plastic parts ............................278
safety belts ..............................280
washing ....................................276
waxing .....................................277
wheels ......................................277
wiper blades ............................279
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................29
AM/FM/CD .................................23
Compass, electronic ....................83
calibration .................................84
set zone adjustment ...........84, 86
Console ........................................67
overhead ..............................66–67
Controls
power seat ...............................121
steering column ........................76
Coolant
checking and adding ..............293
refill capacities ................297, 315
specifications ..........................315
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................74
Customer Assistance ................240
Ford Extended Service Plan...272
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............273
Getting roadside assistance ...240
Getting the service you
need .........................................268
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................274
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................272D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................53
Defrost
rear window ..............................51
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid...311
engine oil .................................288
Driving under special
conditions ..................227, 234, 237
sand .........................................236
snow and ice ...........................238
through water .................236, 239
DVD system .................................42
E
Electronic message center .........85
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................259
Emission control system ..........307
Engine ........................................318
cleaning ...................................278
coolant .....................................293
fail-safe cooling .......................297
idle speed control ...................291
lubrication specifications .......315
refill capacities ........................315
service points ..........................285
starting after a collision .........242
Engine block heater .................211
Engine oil ..................................288
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................288
checking and adding ..............288
dipstick ....................................288
filter, specifications ........290, 314
recommendations ...................290
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refill capacities ........................315
specifications ..........................315
Exhaust fumes ..........................211
F
Fail safe cooling ........................297
Floor mats ...................................96
Fluid capacities .........................315
Foglamps .....................................52
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......230
control trac .............................230
description ..............................231
driving off road .......................232
indicator light .........................230
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................221
Fuel ............................................299
calculating fuel
economy ............................88, 304
cap ...........................................301
capacity ...................................315
choosing the right fuel ...........302
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................307
detergent in fuel .....................303
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................299, 301, 304
filter, specifications ........299, 314
fuel pump shut-off switch .....242
improving fuel economy ........304
octane rating ...................303, 318
quality ......................................303
running out of fuel .................303
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................299
Fuses ..................................243–244
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............301Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................304
Gauges .........................................15
H
Hazard flashers .........................241
Headlamps ...................................52
aiming ........................................54
autolamp system .......................52
bulb specifications ....................57
daytime running lights .............53
flash to pass ..............................53
high beam .................................53
replacing bulbs .........................58
turning on and off ....................52
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .................................43–44
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................79
Hood ..........................................285
How to get going ........................18
I
Ignition ...............................208, 318
Illuminated visor mirror .............65
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................161
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................309
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................279
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................54
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