tow FORD EXPEDITION 2021 Owners Manual

We recommend the use of a wheel lift and
dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your
vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. We do
not approve a slingbelt towing procedure.
If you tow your vehicle incorrectly, or by
any other means, vehicle damage may
occur.
We produce a towing manual for all
authorized tow truck operators. Have your
tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for
your vehicle.
We recommend towing a four-wheel drive
vehicle with all wheels off the ground, such
as using a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed
equipment.
We recommend towing a rear-wheel drive
vehicle with the rear wheels on a tow dolly
when towing your vehicle from the front
using wheel lift equipment. This prevents
damage to the transmission.
We recommend towing a rear-wheel drive
vehicle with the front wheels on a tow dolly
when towing your vehicle from the rear
using wheel lift equipment. This prevents
damage to the front fascia.
TOWING POINTS (IF EQUIPPED)
WARNING:
Using recovery hooks
is dangerous and should only be done by
a person familiar with proper vehicle
recovery safety practices. Improper use
of recovery hooks may cause hook failure
or separation from the vehicle and could
result in serious injury or death. WARNING:
Always slowly remove
the slack from the recovery strap prior
to pulling. Failure to do so can introduce
significantly higher loads which can
cause the recovery hooks to break off, or
the recovery strap to fail which can cause
serious injury or death. WARNING:
Never link two straps
together with a clevis pin. These heavy
metal objects could become projectiles
if the strap breaks and can cause serious
injury or death.
Your vehicle comes equipped with
frame-mounted front recovery hooks.
These hooks should never have a load
applied to them greater than the gross
vehicle weight rating of your vehicle.
Before using recovery hooks:
• Make sure all attaching points are
secure and capable of withstanding
the applied load.
• Never use chains, cables or tow straps
with metal hook ends.
• Only use recovery straps that have a
minimum breaking strength two to
three times the gross vehicle weight of
the stuck vehicle.
• Make sure the recovery strap is in good
condition and free of visible cuts, tears
or damage.
• Use a damper device such as a tarp,
heavy blanket or piece of carpet
draped over the recovery strap to help
absorb the energy in the event the
strap breaks.
• Make sure the stuck vehicle is not
loaded heavier than its gross vehicle
weight rating specified on the
certification label.
• Always align the tow vehicle and stuck
vehicle in a straight line (within 10
degrees).
• Keep bystanders to the
sides of the
vehicle, at a distance of at least twice
the length of the recovery strap. This
helps avoid injury from the hazard of a
recovery hook or strap breaking, or a
vehicle lurching into their path.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse
Number
Horn.
25 A
1
Electric fan 1.
50 A
2
Front wiper motor.
30 A
3
Inverter.
50 A
4
Starter relay.
30 A
5
Power point #1.
20 A
6
Power point #2.
20 A
8
Rain sensor.
5 A
10
Trailer tow light module.
20 A
12
4x4 module.
10 A
13
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse
Number
Heated backlight relay coil.
Heated mirror relay coil.
Heated wiper park relay coil.
Transmission isolation relay coil.
Not used (spare).
15 A
14
Voltage quality module run/start power.
15 A
15
Blindspot information system.
Image processing module B.
Front view camera.
Rear view camera.
Cruise control module.
Powertrain control module run/start feed.
10 A
16
Anti-lock brake system run/start feed.
10 A
17
Electronic power assist steering run/start feed.
10 A
18
Not used.
—
19
Front blower.
40 A
20
Passenger seat motors.
40 A
21
Not used.
—
22
Alternator A-line.
10 A
23
Trailer brake control module.
30 A
24
Body control module power 1.
50 A
25
Electric fan 3.
50 A
26
Driver seat motors.
40 A
27
Rear heated seats.
15 A
28
Rear seat climate control module.
Not used.
—
29
Trailer tow class II-IV battery charge.
25 A
30
Power folding seat module.
50 A
31
A/C clutch.
10 A
32
Not used.
—
33
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse
Number
Not used.
—
34
Vehicle power 4.
20 A
35
Vehicle power 3.
10 A
36
Vehicle power 2.
25 A
37
Vehicle power 1.
25 A
38
Not used.
—
39
Not used.
—
41
Not used.
—
43
Front and rear washer pump.
20 A
45
Family entertainment system.
7.5 A
46
Not used.
—
47
Not used.
—
48
Not used.
—
49
Fuel pump.
30 A
50
Power point #3.
20 A
51
Body control module voltage quality module.
50 A
52
Trailer tow park lamps relay.
25 A
53
Trailer tow control module.
Electronic limited slip differential relay.
40 A
54
Auxiliary blower.
40 A
55
Power point #4.
20 A
56
Not used (spare).
5 A
58
Not used.
—
59
Not used (spare).
5 A
60
Not used (spare).
25 A
61
Not used (spare).
25 A
62
4x4 module.
25 A
63
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse
Number
Not used.
—
64
Not used.
—
65
Not used.
—
66
Not used.
—
67
Power liftgate module.
30 A
69
Anti-lock brake system and parking brake module.
40 A
70
4x4 module.
25 A
71
Not used.
—
72
Not used.
—
73
Trailer tow backup lamps.
10 A
74
Not used.
—
75
Body control module power 2.
50 A
76
Climate control seat module.
30 A
77
Not used.
—
78
Not used.
—
79
Heated wiper park.
10 A
80
Not used.
—
81
Not used.
—
82
Not used (spare).
15 A
83
Not used.
—
84
Not used.
—
85
USB smart charger #5.
5 A
86
USB smart charger #3.
5 A
87
Multi-contour seats relay.
10 A
88
Power running boards.
40 A
89
Not used.
—
91
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse
Number
Steering column control module.
7.5 A
13
Smart datalink connector logic.
Climate control module.
Gear shift module.
Brake switch.
15 A
14
SYNC.
15 A
15
Not used.
—
16
Not used.
—
17
Gear shift module.
7.5 A
18
Column shifter.
Telematics control unit module.
5 A
19
Ignition switch.
5 A
20
In-vehicle temperature and humidity sensor.
5 A
21
Electrochromic mirror.
5 A
22
Second row heated seat module.
Power window switch.
30 A
23
Power mirror switch.
Left-hand front door zone module.
Moonroof logic.
30 A
24
Speaker amplifier 2.
20 A
25
Right-hand front door zone module.
30 A
26
Left-hand rear door zone module.
30 A
27
Right-hand rear door zone module.
30 A
28
Adjustable pedals.
15 A
29
Trailer tow control module.
5 A
30
Rear climate control module.
10 A
31
Drive mode switch module.
Terrain management switch.
Radio frequency transceiver module.
4x4 switch.
Audio control module.
20 A
32
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Action and description
Message
If the instrument cluster
displays one of the following
messages, repeat the
process.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR
FILTER WARNING: To reduce the risk of
vehicle damage and personal burn
injuries, do not start your engine with the
air cleaner removed and do not remove
it while the engine is running.
Note: Failure to use the correct air filter
element may result in severe engine
damage. Resulting component damage
may not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
When changing the air filter element, use
only the air filter element listed. See
Motorcraft Parts
(page 390).
Change the air filter element at the correct
interval. See
Scheduled Maintenance
(page 483). 1. Release the two clamps that secure
the cover to the air filter housing. Push
the air filter cover toward the front of
the vehicle and up slightly to release it.
2. Remove the air filter element from the
air filter housing.
3. Install the new air filter element. 4.
Replace the air filter housing cover and
secure all the clamps. Be careful not
to crimp the filter element edges
between the air filter housing and cover
and ensure that you properly align the
tabs on the edge into the slots.
ENGINE COOLANT CHECK WARNING: Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury. WARNING:
Do not put coolant in
the windshield washer reservoir. If
sprayed on the windshield, coolant could
make it difficult to see through the
windshield.
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Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 392).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works If the engine begins to overheat,
the coolant temperature gauge
moves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage. When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated WARNING:
Fail-safe mode is for
use during emergencies only. Operate
your vehicle in fail-safe mode only as
long as necessary to bring your vehicle
to rest in a safe location and seek
immediate repairs. When in fail-safe
mode, your vehicle will have limited
power, will not be able to maintain
high-speed operation, and may
completely shut down without warning,
potentially losing engine power, power
steering assist, and power brake assist,
which may increase the possibility of a
crash resulting in serious injury. WARNING:
Do not remove the
coolant reservoir cap when the engine is
on or the cooling system is hot. Wait 10
minutes for the cooling system to cool
down. Cover the coolant reservoir cap
with a thick cloth to prevent the
possibility of scalding and slowly remove
the cap. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury.
Your vehicle has limited engine power
when in the fail-safe mode, drive your
vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not
maintain high-speed operation and the
engine may operate poorly.
Remember that the engine is capable of
automatically shutting down to prevent
engine damage. In this situation:
1. Pull off the road as soon as safely possible and switch the engine off.
2. If you are a member of a roadside assistance program, we recommend
that you contact your roadside
assistance service provider.
3. If this is not possible, wait a short period for the engine to cool.
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4. Check the coolant level. If the coolant
level is at or below the minimum mark,
add prediluted coolant immediately.
5. When the engine temperature cools, you can re-start the engine. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible to
minimize engine damage.
Note: Driving your vehicle without repair
increases the chance of engine damage.
Engine Coolant Temperature
Management (If Equipped) WARNING:
To reduce the risk of
crash and injury, be prepared that the
vehicle speed may reduce and the
vehicle may not be able to accelerate
with full power until the coolant
temperature reduces.
If you tow a trailer with your vehicle, the
engine may temporarily reach a higher
temperature during severe operating
conditions, for example ascending a long
or steep grade in high ambient
temperatures.
At this time, you may notice the coolant
temperature gauge moves toward the red
zone and a message may appear in the
information display.
You may notice a reduction in vehicle
speed caused by reduced engine power in
order to manage the engine coolant
temperature. Your vehicle may enter this
mode if certain high-temperature and
high-load conditions take place. The
amount of speed reduction depends on
vehicle loading, grade and ambient
temperature. If this occurs, there is no
need to stop your vehicle. You can
continue to drive. The air conditioning may automatically
turn on and off during severe operating
conditions to protect the engine from
overheating. When the coolant
temperature decreases to the normal
operating temperature, the air conditioning
turns on.
If the coolant temperature gauge moves
fully into the red zone, or if the coolant
temperature warning or service engine
soon messages appear in your information
display, do the following:
1. Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe
to do so. Fully apply the parking brake,
shift into park (P) or neutral (N).
2. Leave the engine running until the coolant temperature gauge needle
returns to the normal position. If the
temperature does not drop after
several minutes, follow the remaining
steps.
3. Switch the engine off and wait for it to
cool. Check the coolant level.
4. If the coolant level is at or below the minimum mark, add prediluted coolant
immediately.
5. If the coolant level is normal, restart the engine and continue.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
FLUID CHECK
If required, have an authorized dealer check
and change the transmission fluid at the
correct service interval. See
Scheduled
Maintenance (page 483).
The automatic transmission does not have
a transmission fluid dipstick.
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Vertical Aim Adjustment
1. Park your vehicle directly in front of a
wall or screen on a level surface,
approximately 25 ft (7.6 m) away.
2. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp (indicated by a 3 mm
circle on the lens) to the ground and
mark an
8 ft (2.4 m) horizontal
reference line on the vertical wall or
screen at this height (a piece of
masking tape works well).
Note: To see a clearer light pattern for
adjusting, you may want to block the light
from one headlamp while adjusting the
other.
3. Switch on the low beam headlamps to
illuminate the wall or screen and open
the hood. Cover one of the headlamps
so no light hits the wall. 4.
For halogen or LED headlamps:
On
the wall or screen you will observe a
light pattern with a distinct horizontal
edge toward the right. If this edge is not
at the horizontal reference line, you will
need to adjust the beam so the edge
is at the same height as the horizontal
reference line. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster on each
headlamp. Use a #2 Phillips
screwdriver to turn the adjuster either
counterclockwise or clockwise in order
to adjust the vertical aim of the
headlamp.
6. Repeat Steps 3 through 7 to adjust the
other headlamp.
7. Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for this
vehicle and is not adjustable.
WASHER FLUID CHECK WARNING:
If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 41.0°F
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold
weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk
of injury or accident.
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