transmission oil FORD EXPEDITION 2009 3.G Owners Manual

WASHER FLUID LEVEL LOW— Indicates the washer fluid reservoir
is less than one quarter full. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to
Windshield washer fluidin theMaintenance and Specifications
chapter.
AIR SUSPENSION OFF (if equipped)— Displayed when the air
suspension is off. For more information, refer toAir suspension system
in theDrivingchapter.
CHECK AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped)— Displayed when the air
suspension system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed
while driving, pull off the road as soon as safely possible. For more
information, refer toAir suspension systemin theDrivingchapter.
CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM— Displayed when the braking system is not
operating properly. If the warning stays on or continues to come on,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
PARK BRAKE ENGAGED— Displayed when the manual park brake is
set, the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph
(5 km/h). If the warning stays on after the park brake is released,
contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.
CHECK PARK AID(if equipped)—
Displayed when the transmission is
in R (Reverse). Refer toReverse sensing systemin theDrivingchapter.
OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON— Displayed when the engine oil life
remaining is 10% or less. When oil life left is between 10% and 0%, the
XX% OIL LIFE CHANGE SOON message will be displayed.
OIL CHANGE REQUIRED— Displayed when the oil life left reaches
0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.
FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE(if equipped)—
Displayed when 4X4
LOW is selected while the vehicle is moving. For more information, refer to
Control Trac four-wheel drive (4x4) operationin theDrivingchapter.
FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N(if equipped)—Displayed when 4X4
LOW is selected and the vehicle is stopped. For more information, refer to
Control Trac four-wheel drive (4x4) operationin theDrivingchapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE(if equipped)— Displayed when
2WD is selected while the vehicle is operating in 4X4 LOW. For more
information, refer toControl Trac four-wheel drive (4x4) operationin
theDrivingchapter.
TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N(if equipped)— Displayed when
2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW. For
more information, refer toControl Trac four-wheel drive (4x4)
operationin theDrivingchapter.
2009 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Driver Controls
154

Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank
(Expedition EL – U.S.
only)33.5 gallons
(126.8L)
Fuel tank
(Expedition Max –
Canada only)33.5 gallons
(126.8L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
LV should only use MERCON
LV fluid. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval. Use of any fluid
other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.5Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for complete refill of Ford
Limited Slip rear axles.6Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and is considered lubricated
for life. These lubricants are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is
required or the axle has been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time
the axle has been submerged in water.
2009 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Maintenance and Specifications
404

Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................242
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............360
instrument panel ....................361
interior .............................362–363
plastic parts ............................360
washing ....................................358
waxing .....................................359
wheels ......................................359
wiper blades ............................361
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................33
AM/FM/CD .................................26
Compass, electronic ..................133
calibration ...............................134
set zone adjustment .......133, 149
Console ......................................111
overhead ..........................109–110
Controls
power seat ...............................189
steering column ......................124
Coolant
checking and adding ..............377
refill capacities ................381, 401
specifications ..........................401
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ..................121
Customer Assistance ................321
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................354
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................355
Getting roadside assistance ...321
Getting the service you
need .........................................350
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................356Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................354
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................96
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................397
engine oil .................................372
Driving under special
conditions ..................306, 315, 318
sand .........................................317
snow and ice ...........................319
through water .................317, 320
DVD system .................................51
E
Electronic message center ......131,
141
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................341
running out of fuel .........341, 389
Emission control system ..........393
Engine ........................................405
cleaning ...................................360
coolant .....................................377
fail-safe cooling .......................381
idle speed control ...................375
lubrication specifications .......401
refill capacities ........................401
service points ..........................369
starting after a collision .........323
Engine block heater .................288
Engine oil ..................................372
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................372
2009 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide, 1st Printing
USA(fus)
Index
411