FORD EXPEDITION 2020 Owners Manual

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2020 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual
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2020 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual
August 2020
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Part Number: 201907 20200702123314
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WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
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Battery posts, terminals and
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compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Ford Credit ........................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
14
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
15
Export Unique Options ................................
16
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
18
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
20
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
22
Booster Seats ..................................................
31
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
33
Child Safety Locks ........................................
35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
37
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
43
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
45
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
45
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
47 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
48
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
49
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
50
Side Airbags ....................................................
52
Safety Canopy ™............................................
53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
54
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
56
Remote Control .............................................
56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
63
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
64
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
65
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
66
Checking MyKey System Status .............
66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
67
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
67
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................
69
Keyless Entry ...................................................
72
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate ..............................................
76
Power Liftgate .................................................
77
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .........................
81
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
83
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
85
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................87
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................
87
Audio Control .................................................
88
Voice Control ..................................................
89
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control ............................................
89
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ..........................................................
89
Information Display Control .....................
89
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
89
Horn ...................................................................
90
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals .....................................
91
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
92
Autowipers ......................................................
92
Windshield Washers ....................................
93
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
93
Lighting
General Information ....................................
94
Lighting Control .............................................
94
Autolamps .......................................................
95
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
95
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
95
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................\
..
96
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) .........
96
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
96
Direction Indicators .......................................
97
Interior Lamps ................................................
97
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
98Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control
........................................................................\
..
99
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off ..................................................
99
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
..
99
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
..
99
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
101
Global Opening and Closing ....................
101
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
102
Interior Mirror .................................................
103
Childminder Mirror ......................................
104
Sun Visors ......................................................
104
Moonroof ........................................................
105
Liftgate Window ..........................................
106
Instrument Cluster
Gauges .............................................................
107
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
110
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
113
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
114
Information Messages ...............................
123
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
139
Automatic Climate Control .......................
141
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control ..............................
143
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................
144
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control .............................
145
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Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control ........................................................146
Heated Windshield ......................................
147
Heated Rear Window .................................
148
Heated Exterior Mirrors .............................
148
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
148
Remote Start ................................................
148
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
150
Head Restraints ...........................................
150
Manual Seats ................................................
154
Power Seats ..................................................
154
Memory Function .........................................
157
Rear Seats ......................................................
158
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
163
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............
165
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
169
Wireless Accessory Charger ....................
170
Storage Compartments
Center Console ..............................................
172
Overhead Console .......................................
172
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
173
Ignition Switch ...............................................
173
Keyless Starting ............................................
173
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
174
Engine Block Heater ....................................
177
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................
179Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions
......................................
182
Fuel Quality ....................................................
182
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
183
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
183
Refueling .........................................................
185
Fuel Consumption .......................................
187
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
189
Catalytic Converter .....................................
190
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
193
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ..........................
200
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential ...........................
208
Brakes
General Information ..................................
209
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes .......................................................................
209
Electric Parking Brake ................................
210
Hill Start Assist ..............................................
211
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
213
Using Traction Control ...............................
213
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
214
Using Stability Control ...............................
215
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ................................
217
Using Hill Descent Control ........................
217
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Parking Aids
Principle of Operation
................................218
Rear Parking Aid ...........................................
219
Front Parking Aid ........................................
220
Side Sensing System .................................
222
Active Park Assist ........................................
223
Rear View Camera .....................................
230
360 Degree Camera ..................................
233
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................
236
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
236
Setting the Cruise Control Speed .........
236
Canceling the Set Speed ..........................
237
Resuming the Set Speed ..........................
237
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
237
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
237
Driving Aids
Driver Alert ....................................................
244
Lane Keeping System ...............................
245
Blind Spot Information System ............
249
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
253
Steering ..........................................................
256
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
257
Drive Control ..................................................
261
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................
265
Cargo Nets .....................................................
267
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ...............
268
Load Limit .....................................................
269
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
275
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................
276
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
285
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
286Essential Towing Checks
.........................
289
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
296
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ..............
299
Economical Driving ....................................
299
Breaking-In ...................................................
300
Driving Through Water .............................
300
Floor Mats .....................................................
300
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
302
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
303
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
303
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
304
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
306
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
306
Towing Points ...............................................
307
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need .............
308
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
309
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) .....................
310
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ........................
311
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .........................................................
311
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
313
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
313
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
313
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations .....................................
315
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
315
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
323
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Maintenance
General Information
..................................325
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
325
Under Hood Overview ..............................
326
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
327
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
327
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
328
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
329
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
329
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
333
Transfer Case Fluid Check .......................
334
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
334
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
335
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
335
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
337
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
338
Fuel Filter .......................................................
339
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
339
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
339
Removing a Headlamp ............................
340
Changing a Bulb .........................................
340
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
343
Cleaning Products ......................................
343
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
344
Waxing ............................................................
345
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
345
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
345
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
346
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
346
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
347
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
348
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
348
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
348Wheels and Tires
General Information
...................................
351
Tire Care .........................................................
353
Using Snow Chains ....................................
367
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
368
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
372
Technical Specifications ..........................
378
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ...............................
380
Motorcraft Parts .........................................
380
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
382
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
383
Transmission Code Designation ...........
383
Capacities and Specifications ...............
384
Bulb Specification Chart ..........................
392
Connected Vehicle
Connected Vehicle Requirements .......
394
Connected Vehicle Limitations .............
394
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network .....................................................
394
Connecting the Vehicle to a Wi-Fi Network .....................................................
394
Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting ........................................................................\
395
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot .........
397
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password .................................
397
Audio System
General Information ..................................
398
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display .............................
398
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen Display .........................................................
401
Digital Radio .................................................
402
Satellite Radio .............................................
405
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USB Port
........................................................407
SYNC™
General Information .................................
409
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
410
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ............
412
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
413
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
.
416
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ..........................
417
SYNC™ 3
General Information ..................................
426
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
428
Entertainment .............................................
435
Climate ...........................................................
445
Phone ..............................................................
447
Navigation .....................................................
449
Apps ................................................................
454
Settings ..........................................................
457
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ....................
459
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
472
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................
473
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......
475
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
478
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .............................................
481
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
483
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............
494
End User License Agreement .................
497
Declaration of Conformity .......................
522Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles
With: SYNC 3 ............................................
522
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. We
recommend that you take some time to
get to know your vehicle by reading this
manual. The more that you know about
your vehicle, the greater the safety and
pleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING: Driving while
distracted can result in loss of vehicle
control, crash and injury. We strongly
recommend that you use extreme
caution when using any device that may
take your focus off the road. Your
primary responsibility is the safe
operation of your vehicle. We
recommend against the use of any
hand-held device while driving and
encourage the use of voice-operated
systems when possible. Make sure you
are aware of all applicable local laws
that may affect the use of electronic
devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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