trailer FORD EXPEDITION 2018 Repair Manual

For a complete listing of the accessories
that are available for your vehicle, please
contact your authorized dealer or visit the
online store web site:
Web Address (United States)
www.Accessories.Ford.com Web Address (Canada)
www.Accessories.Ford.ca
Ford Motor Company will repair or replace
any properly authorized dealer-installed
Ford Original Accessory found to be
defective in factory-supplied materials or
workmanship during the warranty period,
as well as any component damaged by the
defective accessories. Ford Accessories
are available for your vehicle through an
authorized Ford dealer.
Ford Motor Company will warranty your
Ford Original Accessory through the
warranty that provides the greatest
benefit:
• 24 months, unlimited mileage.
• The remainder of your new vehicle
limited warranty.
Contact an authorized dealer for details
and a copy of the warranty.
Exterior Style
• Keyless entry.
• Side window deflectors*.
• Sill plates.
• Splash guards.
Interior Style
• Floor liners.
• Rear seat entertainment system*.
• Seat covers. Lifestyle
•
Ash cup or coin holder.
• Cargo organization and management.
• Interior light kit.
• In-vehicle safe*.
• Roof rack and carriers*.
• SUV camping tent*.
• Tablet holder.
• Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and
accessories.
Peace of Mind
• Back-up alarm.
• Bumper protector.
• Car cover*.
• Cargo area protector.
• Cargo security shade.
• Hood deflector.
• Park assist sensors.
• Remote start.
• Roadside assistance kit*.
• Vehicle security system.
• Wheel locks.
*Ford Licensed Accessory. The accessory
manufacturer designs, develops and
therefore warrants Ford Licensed
Accessories, and does not design or test
these accessories to Ford Motor Company
engineering requirements. Contact an
authorized Ford dealer for the accessory
manufacturer's limited warranty details
and request a copy of the Ford Licensed
Accessories product limited warranty from
the accessory manufacturer.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the follo
wing conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints (if equipped with grease
fittings).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace cabin air filter.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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SelectShift™ Automatic
Transmission................................................... 199
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 195
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................333
Auto-Start-Stop............................................181 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 182
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop................................ 181
Autowipers........................................................87 Autowipers Settings........................................... 88
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 170
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 170
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........170
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 335
Blind Spot Information System.............250 ........................................................................\
.......... 250
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow...................................................................... 251
Switching the System On and Off...............253
System Errors...................................................... 253
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 250
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........250
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........325
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check........................................334
Brakes.................................................................211 General Information............................................ 211
Breaking-In.....................................................297
Bulb Specification Chart............................341
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................148
Capacities and Specifications...............384 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 388
Specifications..................................................... 385
Cargo Nets
.....................................................266 Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 344
Catalytic Converter......................................192 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................193
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing................................................... 193
Center Console
...............................................174
Changing a Bulb...........................................339 Fog Lamp Bulb................................................... 340
Front Direction Indicator Bulb......................340
Headlamp Bulb.................................................. 339
LED Bulbs.............................................................. 341
LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................................. 340
LED Headlamp Bulb......................................... 339
Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 340
Changing a Fuse
...........................................323
Fuses....................................................................... 323
Changing a Road Wheel............................373 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 373
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........374
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 374
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................335
Battery Management System....................... 336
Changing the Engine Air Filter................343
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................337
Checking MyKey System Status...............63 MyKey Distance.................................................... 63
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades......................337
Childminder Mirror........................................101
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 33
Right-Hand Side................................................... 33
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................348
Cleaning Products
.......................................344
Materials............................................................... 344
Cleaning the Engine
...................................346
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Recycled Coolant..............................................
330
Severe Climates.................................................. 331
Engine Emission Control.............................191
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System......................77
Engine Oil Check...........................................327 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 327
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................327
Engine Specifications
................................380
Drivebelt Routing.............................................. 380
Entertainment..............................................436 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 438
Apps....................................................................... 446
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 445
CD (If equipped)................................................ 444
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 441
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 439
Sources.................................................................. 437
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 446
USB Ports............................................................. 446
Environment......................................................14
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 212
Essential Towing Checks..........................287 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 293
Hitches.................................................................. 288
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 293
Safety Chains...................................................... 289
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 289
Trailer Hitch Cover.............................................. 287
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 292
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7 –Pin
Connector)...................................................... 287
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 293
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors................................................98 360-Degree Camera.......................................... 99
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 99
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 98
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 99
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 98Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................
99
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 99
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 99
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 98
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 99
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 99
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 373
Floor Mats
......................................................298
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 92
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 86
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................496 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 497
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 496
Four-Wheel Drive........................................202
Front Fog Lamps............................................92
Front Parking Aid..........................................222 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 223
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................184
Fuel Consumption.......................................189
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 189
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 190
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 190
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................185
Fuel Filter........................................................335
Fuel Quality....................................................184 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 184
Fuel Shutoff....................................................301
Fuse Box Locations......................................314 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 314
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............314
Fuses
.................................................................314
Fuse Specification Chart...........................314 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 314
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Doors and Locks..................................................
127
Driver Alert............................................................. 127
Drivetrain................................................................ 127
Engine..................................................................... 128
Four-Wheel Drive................................................ 128
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 129
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 130
Lane Keeping System......................................... 131
Maintenance.......................................................... 131
MyKey...................................................................... 132
Off Road................................................................. 132
Park Aid................................................................... 133
Park Brake............................................................. 134
Power Steering.................................................... 134
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................. 135
Remote Start........................................................ 136
Seats....................................................................... 136
Starting System ................................................. 136
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 137
Trailer....................................................................... 137
Transmission........................................................ 138
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Child Seats............................................................... 18
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 25
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 19
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 24
Using Tether Straps............................................. 25
Instrument Cluster.......................................104
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................90
Instrument Panel Overview
.........................15
Interior Lamps.................................................93
Battery Saver......................................................... 94
Front Interior Lamps........................................... 93
Rear Interior Lamps............................................. 94
Interior Mirror
.................................................100
Auto-Dimming Mirror....................................... 100
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................302 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 302
Jump Starting..................................................... 303
Preparing Your Vehicle.................................... 302
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 303K
Keyless Entry
...................................................68
Displaying the Factory-Set Code................... 70
Locking and Unlocking....................................... 70
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD.............................................................. 68
Keyless Starting.............................................176 Ignition Modes...................................................... 176
Keys and Remote Controls.........................53
L
Lane Keeping System
................................246
Switching the System On and Off...............247
System Display................................................... 248
System Settings.................................................. 247
Troubleshooting................................................. 249
Liftgate................................................................72
Liftgate Window...........................................102 Opening the Liftgate Window....................... 102
Lighting Control
..............................................89
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam.............90
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 89
Lighting..............................................................89 General Information........................................... 89
Limited Slip Differential
.............................210
Locking Function................................................ 210
Spare Tire.............................................................. 210
Trailer Towing....................................................... 210
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............267
Load Carrying................................................264
Load Limit
......................................................268
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 272
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................ 268
Locking and Unlocking.................................65 Activating Intelligent Access........................... 66
Autolock................................................................... 67
Battery Saver......................................................... 68
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 68
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 68
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 67
Power Door Locks................................................ 65
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Vehicles with Keyless Start..............................
177
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........175 General Information........................................... 175
Steering...........................................................256 Electric Power Steering................................... 256
Steering Wheel...............................................82
Storage Compartments.............................174
Sunroof See: Moonroof - Vehicles With: Vista Roof
Opening Panel................................................. 101
Sun Visors
........................................................101
Illuminated Vanity Mirror.................................. 101
Supplementary Restraints System.........44 Principle of Operation........................................ 44
Symbols Glossary
.............................................7
SYNC™ 3.........................................................416 General Information.......................................... 416
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................480
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................403
911 Assist.............................................................. 404
SYNC Mobile Apps........................................... 405
SYNC™...........................................................399 General Information......................................... 399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................408
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...........380
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)......................309
Tire Care
..........................................................354
Glossary of Tire Terminology......................... 355
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 354
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 356
Temperature A B C............................................ 355
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 354
Treadwear............................................................ 354
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........369 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 371
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ........................................ 371
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 352Towing a Trailer.............................................274
Load Placement................................................. 274
Towing Points...............................................305
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels
..........................................................294
Four-wheel-down Towing............................. 294
Recreational Towing......................................... 294
Towing..............................................................274
Traction Control
............................................215
Principle of Operation....................................... 215
Trailer Reversing Aids
..................................275
Principle of Operation...................................... 275
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................ 275
Setting Up Pro Trailer Backup Assist..........275
Troubleshooting................................................ 280
Using Pro Trailer Backup Assist.................... 279
Trailer Sway Control
...................................284
Transfer Case Fluid Check........................333
Transmission Code Designation............383
Transmission..................................................195
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................304
Type Approvals............................................545
Radio Frequency Certification for Keys and
Remote Controls........................................... 555
Radio Frequency Certifications for Blind Spot Information System.......................... 553
Radio Frequency Certifications for Body Control Module.............................................. 555
Radio Frequency Certifications for Cruise Control Module.............................................. 555
Radio Frequency Certifications for Mid Range Radar................................................... 547
Radio Frequency Certifications for Passive Anti-Theft System....................................... 548
Radio Frequency Certifications for Radio Transceiver Module....................................... 551
Radio Frequency Certifications for SYNC 3........................................................................\
.. 554
Radio Frequency Certifications for Tire Pressure Monitoring Sensor(s)...............545
Radio Frequency Certifications for Wireless Charging........................................................... 554
Radio Frequency Statement for Audio Unit..................................................................... 555
U
Under Hood Overview...............................326
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Unique Driving Characteristics.................181
Universal Garage Door Opener...............166 HomeLink Wireless Control System...........166
USB Port
.........................................................398
Using Adaptive Cruise Control...............238
Automatic Cancellation................................... 241
Blocked Sensor................................................... 243
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 241
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 241
Detection Issues................................................. 242
Following a Vehicle........................................... 239
Following a Vehicle to a Complete Stop................................................................... 240
Hilly Condition and Trailer Tow Usage................................................................. 242
Overriding the Set Speed................................ 241
Park Brake Application..................................... 241
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 241
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed.............239
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................... 239
Setting the Gap Distance............................... 240
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off....................................................................... 242
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On....................................................................... 239
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........244
System Not Available....................................... 243
Using Cruise Control...................................237 Switching Cruise Control Off.........................237
Switching Cruise Control On.......................... 237
Using Four-Wheel Drive
............................202
4WD Switch Selections.................................. 202
4X4 Indicator Lights......................................... 202
Driving Off-Road With Truck and Utility Vehicles............................................................ 205
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................ 204
Operating 4WD Vehicles With Spare or Mismatched Tires......................................... 204
Using Hill Descent Control........................219 Hill Descent Modes............................................ 219
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................63
Using Power Running Boards
...................80
Automatic Power Deploy.................................. 80
Automatic Power Stow..................................... 80
Bounce-back.......................................................... 81Enabling and Disabling.....................................
80
Manual Power Deploy........................................ 80
Using Snow Chains
....................................368
Using Stability Control................................217 Stability Control and Traction Control with
Roll Stability Control ™ (RSC™)..............217
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................407
Audio Voice Commands................................. 407
Media Sources.................................................... 407
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............402 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu................................................................. 403
Pairing a Phone.................................................. 402
Phone Controls.................................................. 403
Phone Voice Commands............................... 403
Using Traction Control
................................215
Switching the System Off ............................... 215
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 215
Using Voice Recognition
..........................400
Audio Voice Commands.................................. 431
Climate Voice Commands............................. 432
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 400
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 435
Navigation Voice Commands.......................433
Phone Voice Commands................................ 432
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 435
System Interaction and Feedback..............401
Voice Settings Commands............................ 436
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................310
V
Vehicle Care
...................................................344
General Information......................................... 344
Vehicle Certification Label.......................383
Vehicle Identification Number................382
Vehicle Storage
............................................349
Battery................................................................... 350
Body....................................................................... 349
Brakes.................................................................... 350
Cooling system................................................... 350
Engine.................................................................... 350
Fuel system......................................................... 350
General.................................................................. 349
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