towing FORD EXPEDITION 2021 Workshop 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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When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, do not:
•
Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h).
• Use more than one dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly at a time.
• Use snow chains on the end of the
vehicle with the dissimilar spare wheel
and tire assembly.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly, it is
recommended that you do not:
• Exceed
50 mph (80 km/h) in 4WD.
• Engage 4WD unless the vehicle is
stationary.
• Use 4WD on dry pavement.
The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare
wheel and tire assembly can lead to
impairment of the following:
• Handling, stability and braking
performance.
• Comfort and noise. •
Ground clearance and parking at curbs.
• Winter weather driving capability.
• Wet weather driving capability.
• Four-wheel driving capability.
When driving with the full-size dissimilar
spare wheel and tire assembly additional
caution should be given to:
• Towing a trailer.
• Driving vehicles equipped with a
camper body.
• Driving vehicles with a load on the
cargo rack.
Drive cautiously when using a full-size
dissimilar spare wheel and tire assembly
and seek service as soon as possible.
Location of the Spare Tire and
Tools
The spare tire is located under the vehicle,
just forward of the rear bumper. The jack,
swivel wrench and lug wrench are in the
following locations: Location
Item
Under the vehicle, just forward of the rearbumper
Spare tire
Under the access panel located in the floorcompartment behind the rear seat
Jack and tool kit bag
Tire Change Procedure WARNING:
Only use replacement
tires and wheels that are the same size,
load index, speed rating and type (such
as P-metric versus LT-metric or
all-season versus all-terrain) as those
originally provided by Ford. The
recommended tire and wheel size may
be found on either the Safety
Compliance Certification Label (affixed to either the door hinge pillar, door-latch
post, or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the driver's
seating position), or the Tire Label which
is located on the B-Pillar or edge of the
driver's door. If this information is not
found on these labels, then you should
contact your authorized dealer as soon
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Front jacking point
Rear jacking point Stowing the Flat or Spare Tire
1.
Lay the tire on the ground, near the rear
of the vehicle, with the valve stem side
facing up.
2. Slide the wheel partially under the vehicle and install the retainer through
the wheel center. You may have to
remove the wheel center cap prior to
pushing the retainer through the center
of the wheel. To remove the center cap,
press it off with the jack tool from the
inner side of the wheel. Pull on the
cable to align the components at the
end of the cable.
3. Using the swivel wrench, insert it through the access hole behind the
third row seat and engage the winch.
4. Turn the swivel wrench clockwise until
the tire is raised to its stowed position
underneath the vehicle. The wrench
becomes harder to turn and the spare
tire winch ratchets or slips when the
tire is raised to maximum tightness. A
clicking sound can be heard from the
winch indicating that the tire is properly
stowed.
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Materials
Specification
Name
WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid(U.S.)
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis-
sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto-
matique Motorcraft®(Canada)
XT-12-QULV(U.S. & Canada)
Engine Coolant
Capacities Quantity
Variant
16.9 qt (16 L)
With base radiator.
16.4 qt (15.5 L)
With heavy-duty trailer towing.
Materials Specification
Name
WSS-M97B57-A2
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/
Coolant(U.S.)
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant
/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune
Motorcraft®(Canada)
VC-13DL-G(U.S.)
CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
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PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
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provides more protection beyond the New
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you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
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One trip to the Service Center could easily
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extended service plan. With Ford Protect
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Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
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1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
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•
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Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
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• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
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Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
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Less Cost to Properly Maintain Your
Vehicle
Ford Protect extended service plan also
offers a Premium Maintenance Plan that
covers all scheduled maintenance, and
selected wear items. The coverage is
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the cost of your vehicle
’s maintenance.
Covered maintenance includes:
• Windshield wiper blades.
• Spark plugs.
• The clutch disc (if equipped).
• Brake pads and linings.
• Shock absorbers.
• Struts.
• Engine Belts.
• Engine coolant hoses, clamps and
o-rings.
• Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment (if
equipped).
• Cabin air filter replacement every
20,000 mi (32,000 km) (electric
vehicles only).
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Detroit, MI 48232 Ford Protect Extended Service
Plan (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for your
vehicle by purchasing a Ford Protect
extended service plan. Ford Protect
extended service plan is the only service
contract backed by Ford Motor Company
of Canada, Limited. Depending on the plan
you purchase, Ford Protect extended
service plan provides benefits such as:
•
Rental reimbursement.
• Coverage for certain maintenance and
wear items.
• Protection against repair costs after
your New Vehicle Limited Warranty
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There are several Ford Protect extended
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Each plan is tailored to fit your own driving
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Note: Repairs performed outside of Canada
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This information is subject to change. For
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When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection - recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level - vehicles with dipstick. Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Change the engine coolant. 3
Every 200,000 mi (320,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at ten years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following 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.
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EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake............................ 220
Essential Towing Checks..........................299 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 304
Hitches.................................................................. 300
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 305
Safety Chains....................................................... 301
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 301
Trailer Hitch Cover............................................. 299
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 304
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7 –Pin
Connector)...................................................... 299
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 305
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options.................................18
Exterior Mirrors..............................................106
360-Degree Camera......................................... 107
Auto-Dimming Feature..................................... 107
Auto-Folding Mirrors......................................... 106
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 107
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 106
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 107
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 107
Power Exterior Mirrors...................................... 106
Puddle Lamps ..................................................... 107
Signal Indicator Mirrors..................................... 107
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 43
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 42
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................41
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 382
Floor Mats.......................................................310
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps...................................... 100
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 95
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect
...................................................481
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 482Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)................................................................... 481
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................210
Front Fog Lamps..........................................100
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 101
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off....................................................................... 100
Front Parking Aid.........................................230 Object Distance Indicator................................ 231
Front Passenger Sensing System............52
Fuel and Refueling.......................................192
Fuel Consumption
........................................197
Advertised Capacity........................................... 197
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 198
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 198
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................193
Fuel Filter........................................................349
Fuel Quality.....................................................192 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 192
Fuel Shutoff....................................................313
Fuse Box Locations.....................................325 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 325
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............325
Fuses................................................................325
Fuse Specification Chart...........................325 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 325
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............331
G
Garage Door Opener....................................174
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............174
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen..............................................................111
4 Inch Display......................................................... 111
Configurable Gauge............................................ 112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............112
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 112
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 112
Gauges - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen.............................................................113
8 Inch Display........................................................ 113
Configurable Gauge............................................ 114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............114
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 114
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Doors and Locks..................................................
133
Driver Alert............................................................. 133
Drivetrain................................................................ 134
Engine..................................................................... 135
Four-Wheel Drive................................................ 135
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 136
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 136
Lane Keeping System........................................ 137
Maintenance........................................................ 138
MyKey...................................................................... 138
Off Road................................................................. 139
Park Aid.................................................................. 140
Park Brake............................................................. 140
Power Steering..................................................... 141
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 141
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................. 142
Remote Start........................................................ 143
Seats........................................................................\
143
Starting System .................................................. 143
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................144
Trailer...................................................................... 144
Transmission........................................................ 145
Installing Child Restraints...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 30
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 29
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster
.........................................111
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................99
Instrument Panel...........................................20
Interior Air Quality........................................156
Interior Lamps................................................101
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 101
Interior Lamp Function..................................... 102
Rear Interior Lamps........................................... 102
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Off........................................................................\
101
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On........................................................................\
. 101
Switching the Individual Map Lamps On and Off............................................................... 101
Interior Mirror
..................................................107
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 107
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 107Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................314
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 314
Jump Starting....................................................... 315
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 314
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 315
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................76
Displaying the Factory-Set Code................... 78
Locking and Unlocking....................................... 78
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD............................................................... 76
Keyless Starting
............................................183
Ignition Modes..................................................... 184
Keys and Remote Controls........................60
L
Lane Keeping System................................255 Switching the System On and Off..............256
System Display.................................................... 257
System Settings................................................. 256
Troubleshooting................................................. 258
Liftgate..............................................................80
Liftgate Window...........................................109 Opening the Liftgate Window....................... 109
Lighting Control..............................................98 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............99
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 98
Lighting..............................................................98 General Information........................................... 98
Limited Slip Differential
.............................218
Locking Function................................................. 218
Spare Tire.............................................................. 218
Trailer Towing....................................................... 218
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............278
Load Carrying
.................................................275
Load Limit.......................................................279 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 283
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