maintenance FORD EXPEDITION 2021 Owners Manual

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Data Recording .................................................
11
Perchlorate .......................................................
15
Ford Credit ........................................................
15
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
16
Special Notices ...............................................
16
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
17
Export Unique Options ................................
18
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
19
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ..........................................
20
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
22
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
24
Booster Seats .................................................
33
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
35
Child Safety Locks .........................................
37
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
39
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
40
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ....................
44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
45
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
45
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
47
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
47
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™........................
49 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
50
Driver and Passenger Airbags ....................
51
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
52
Side Airbags ....................................................
54
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
56
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
57
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................
58
Emergency Call Requirements ................
58
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
59
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
60
Remote Control .............................................
60
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
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67
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
68
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
69
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
70
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
70
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ..........................................................
71
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................
71
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
73
Keyless Entry ...................................................
76
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate .............................................
80
Power Liftgate .................................................
81
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Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.....................................................254
Lane Keeping System ...............................
255
Blind Spot Information System ............
259
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
263
Steering ..........................................................
266
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
267
Drive Control ..................................................
271
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................
275
Cargo Nets ......................................................
277
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
278
Load Limit ......................................................
279
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
285
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................
286
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
295
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
296
Essential Towing Checks .........................
299
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
306
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ..............
309
Economical Driving ...................................
309
Breaking-In .....................................................
310
Driving Through Water ..............................
310
Floor Mats ......................................................
310
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
312
Hazard Flashers ............................................
313
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
313
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
314
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
316
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
316
Towing Points ................................................
317Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
...............
318
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
319
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
320
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
321
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
321
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
323
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
323
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
323
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
325
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
325
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
333
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
335
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
335
Under Hood Overview ..............................
336
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
337
Engine Oil Check .........................................
337
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
338
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
339
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
339
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
343
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................
344
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
344
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
345
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
345
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
347
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
348
Fuel Filter .......................................................
349
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
349
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
349
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Settings
..........................................................465
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
467
Accessories
Accessories ..................................................
480
Ford Protect
Ford Protect ..................................................
481
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......
483
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
486
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
489
Customer Information
Radio Frequency Certification Labels ........................................................................\
492
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility .............
528
End User License Agreement ..................
531
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ...........................................
556
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Your vehicle has electronic control units
that have data recording functionality and
the ability to permanently or temporarily
store data. This data could include
information on the condition and status of
your vehicle, vehicle maintenance
requirements, events and malfunctions.
The types of data that can be recorded are
described in this section. Some of the data
recorded is stored in event logs or error
logs.
Note:
Error logs are reset following a service
or repair.
Note: We may provide information in
response to requests from law enforcement,
other government authorities and third
parties acting with lawful authority or
through a legal process. Such information
could be used by them in legal proceedings.
Data recorded includes, for example:
• Operating states of system
components, for example, fuel level,
tire pressure and battery charge level.
• Vehicle and component status, for
example, wheel speed, deceleration,
lateral acceleration and seatbelt
status.
• Events or errors in essential systems,
for example, headlamps and brakes.
• System responses to driving situations,
for example, airbag deployment and
stability control.
• Environmental conditions, for example,
temperature.
Some of this data, when used in
combination with other information, for
example, an accident report, damage to a
vehicle or eyewitness statements, could
be associated with a specific person. Service Data
Service data recorders in your vehicle are
capable of collecting and storing
diagnostic information about your vehicle.
This potentially includes information about
the performance or status of various
systems and modules in the vehicle, such
as engine, throttle, steering or brake
systems. In order to properly diagnose and
service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company
(Ford of Canada in Canada), and service
and repair facilities may access or share
among them vehicle diagnostic
information received through a direct
connection to your vehicle when
diagnosing or servicing your vehicle.
Additionally, Ford Motor Company (Ford
of Canada, in Canada) may, where
permitted by law, use vehicle diagnostic
information for vehicle improvement or
with other information we may have about
you, for example, your contact information,
to offer you products or services that may
interest you. Data may be provided to our
service providers such as part suppliers
that may help diagnose malfunctions, and
who are similarly obligated to protect data.
We retain this data only as long as
necessary to perform these functions or to
comply with law. We may provide
information where required in response to
official requests to law enforcement or
other government authorities or third
parties acting with lawful authority or court
order, and such information may be used
in legal proceedings. For U.S. only (if
equipped), if you choose to use connected
apps and services, you consent that certain
diagnostic information may also be
accessed electronically by Ford Motor
Company and Ford authorized service
facilities, and that the diagnostic
information may be used to provide
services to you, personalizing your
experience, troubleshoot, and to improve
products and services and offer you
products and services that may interest
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REPLACEMENT PARTS
RECOMMENDATION
We have built your vehicle to the highest
standards using quality parts. We
recommend that you demand the use of
genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
whenever your vehicle requires scheduled
maintenance or repair. You can clearly
identify genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts
by looking for the Ford, FoMoCo or
Motorcraft branding on the parts or their
packaging.
Scheduled Maintenance and
Mechanical Repairs
One of the best ways for you to make sure
that your vehicle provides years of service
is to have it maintained in line with our
recommendations using parts that
conform to the specifications detailed in
this Owner
’s Manual.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft parts meet
or exceed these specifications.
Collision Repairs
We hope that you never experience a
collision, but accidents happen sometimes.
Genuine Ford replacement collision parts
meet our stringent requirements for fit,
finish, structural integrity, corrosion
protection and dent resistance. During
vehicle development we validate that
these parts deliver the intended level of
protection as a whole system. A great way
to know for sure you are getting this level
of protection is to use genuine Ford
replacement collision parts.
Warranty on Replacement Parts
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft replacement
parts are the only replacement parts that
benefit from a Ford Warranty. The Ford Warranty may not cover damage
caused to your vehicle as a result of failed
non-Ford parts.
For additional information, refer to the
terms and conditions of the Ford Warranty.
SPECIAL NOTICES
New Vehicle Limited Warranty
For a detailed description of what is
covered by your New Vehicle Limited
Warranty, see your warranty guide that is
available online. For more information,
refer to our website and download your
copy of the warranty guide.
Special Instructions
For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted
with sophisticated electronic controls.
WARNING: You risk death or
serious injury to yourself and others if you
do not follow the instruction highlighted
by the warning symbol. Failure to follow
the specific warnings and instructions
could result in personal injury. WARNING: NEVER use a rearward
facing child restraint on a seat protected
by an ACTIVE AIRBAG in front of it,
DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY to the CHILD
can occur.
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Read Steps 1 - 4 before starting the
procedure.
Make sure that:
•
You set the parking brake.
• The transmission is in park (P).
• The ignition is off.
• You close all vehicle doors.
• You unbuckle the driver and front
passenger seatbelts.
1. Switch the ignition on. Do not start the
engine.
2. Wait until the seatbelt warning lamp turns off (about one minute). After
Step 2, wait an additional five seconds
before proceeding with Step 3. Once
you start Step 3, you must complete
the procedure within 60 seconds.
3. For the seating position you are switching off, buckle then unbuckle the
seatbelt three times at a moderate
speed, ending in the unbuckled state.
After Step 3, the seatbelt warning lamp
turns on.
4. When the seatbelt warning lamp is on,
buckle then unbuckle the seatbelt.
After Step 4, the seatbelt warning lamp
flashes for confirmation.
• This switches the feature off if it is
currently on.
• This switches the feature on if it is
currently off.
CHILD RESTRAINT AND
SEATBELT MAINTENANCE
Inspect the vehicle seatbelts and child
safety seat systems periodically to make
sure they work properly and are not
damaged. Inspect the vehicle and child
restraint seatbelts to make sure there are
no nicks, tears or cuts. Replace if
necessary. All vehicle seatbelt assemblies,
including retractors, buckles, front seatbelt buckle assemblies, buckle support
assemblies (slide bar-if equipped),
shoulder belt height adjusters (if
equipped), shoulder belt guide on seat
backrest (if equipped), child safety seat
LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching
hardware, should be inspected after a
crash. Read the child restraint
manufacturer's instructions for additional
inspection and maintenance information
specific to the child restraint.
We recommend that all seatbelt
assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a
crash be replaced. However, if the crash
was minor and an authorized dealer finds
that the belts do not show damage and
continue to operate properly, they do not
need to be replaced. Seatbelt assemblies
not in use during a crash should also be
inspected and replaced if either damage
or improper operation is noted.
Properly care for seatbelts. See Vehicle
Care (page 356).
SEATBELT EXTENSIONS WARNING:
Persons who fit into
the vehicle's seatbelt should not use an
extension. Unnecessary use could result
in serious personal injury in the event of
a crash. WARNING:
Only use extensions
provided free of charge by our dealers.
The dealer will provide an extension
designed specifically for this vehicle,
model year and seating position. The use
of an extension intended for another
vehicle, model year or seating position
may not offer you the full protection of
your vehicle's seatbelt restraint system. WARNING:
Never use seatbelt
extensions to install child restraints.
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While the system is designed to help
reduce serious injuries, contact with a
deploying airbag may also cause abrasions
or swelling. Temporary hearing loss is also
a possibility as a result of the noise
associated with a deploying airbag.
Because airbags must inflate rapidly and
with considerable force, there is the risk of
death or serious injuries such as fractures,
facial and eye injuries or internal injuries,
particularly to occupants who are not
properly restrained or are otherwise out of
position at the time of airbag deployment.
Thus, it is extremely important that
occupants be properly restrained as far
away from the airbag module as possible
while maintaining vehicle control.
Routine maintenance of the airbags is not
required.
DRIVER AND PASSENGER
AIRBAGS
WARNING: Do not place your arms
on the airbag cover or through the
steering wheel. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in personal injury. WARNING:
Keep the areas in front
of the airbags free from obstruction. Do
not affix anything to or over the airbag
covers. Objects could become projectiles
during airbag deployment or in a sudden
stop. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in personal injury or death. WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure
a child in a child restraint. Never place a
rear-facing child restraint in front of an
active airbag. If you must use a
forward-facing child restraint in the front
seat, move the seat upon which the child
restraint is installed all the way back. The driver and passenger front airbags will
deploy during significant frontal and near
frontal crashes.
The driver and passenger front airbag
system consists of:
•
Driver and passenger airbag modules.
• Front passenger sensing system. · Crash sensors and monitoring
system with readiness indicator.
See Crash Sensors and Airbag
Indicator
(page 56).
Proper Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Adjustment WARNING:
National Highway
Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
recommends a minimum distance of at
least
10 in (25 cm) between an
occupant's chest and the driver airbag
module.
To properly position yourself away from
the airbag:
• Move your seat to the rear as far as you
can while still reaching the pedals
comfortably.
• Recline the seat slightly (one or two
degrees) from the upright position.
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The restraints control module also
monitors the readiness of the above safety
devices plus the crash and occupant
sensors. The readiness of the safety
system is indicated by a warning indicator
light in the instrument cluster or by a
backup tone if the warning light is not
working. See Instrument Cluster (page
111). Routine maintenance of the airbag is
not required.
A difficulty with the system is indicated by
one or more of the following: The readiness light will not
illuminate immediately after you
switch the ignition on.
• The readiness light either flashes or
stays lit.
• A series of five beeps will be heard. The
tone pattern will repeat periodically
until the problem, the light or both are
repaired.
If any of these things happen, even
intermittently, have the supplemental
restraint system serviced at an authorized
dealer immediately. Unless serviced, the
system may not function properly in the
event of a crash. The fact that the seatbelt pretensioners
or front airbags did not activate for both
front seat occupants in a crash does not
mean that something is wrong with the
system. Rather, it means the restraints
control module determined the accident
conditions (crash severity, belt usage)
were not appropriate to activate these
safety devices.
•
The design of the front airbags is to
activate only in frontal and near-frontal
crashes (not rollovers, side impacts or
rear impacts) unless the crash causes
sufficient frontal deceleration.
• The design of the seatbelt
pretensioners and rear inflatable belts
is to activate in frontal, near-frontal
and side crashes, and in rollovers.
• The design of the side airbags is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. Side airbags may
activate in other types of crashes if the
vehicle experiences sufficient sideways
motion or deformation.
• The design of the Safety Canopy is to
inflate in certain side impact crashes
or rollover events. The Safety Canopy
may activate in other types of crashes
if the vehicle experiences sufficient
sideways motion or deformation, or a
certain likelihood of rollover.
AIRBAG DISPOSAL
Contact your authorized dealer as soon as
possible. Airbags must be disposed of by
qualified personnel.
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Front Fog Lamp Indicator
It illuminates when you switch
the front fog lamps on.
Headlamp High Beam Indicator It illuminates when you switch
the headlamp high beam on.
Hill Descent (If Equipped) Illuminates when hill descent is
switched on.
Hood Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and the hood is not completely
closed.
Liftgate Ajar Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on and remains on if
the liftgate is open.
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp If it illuminates when you are
driving, refuel as soon as
possible.
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp Illuminates when your tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check your tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
as soon as possible. Oil Pressure Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on.
If it illuminates when the engine
is running this indicates a condition that
requires service. Stop your vehicle as soon
as it is safe to do so and switch the engine
off. Check the engine oil level. If the oil
level is sufficient, this indicates a condition
that requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
See
Engine Oil Check (page 337).
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced
Power/Electronic Throttle Control Illuminates when the powertrain
or the four-wheel drive system
has detected a condition that
requires service. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Service Engine Soon If it illuminates when the engine
is running, this indicates a
concern. The On-Board
Diagnostics system has detected a
condition that requires service. Have the
system checked as soon as possible.
Increased exhaust gas temperatures could
damage the catalytic converter or other
vehicle components. Drive in a moderate
fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle
immediately serviced. If it flashes, engine
misfire could be occurring.
It illuminates when you switch the ignition
on prior to engine start to check the bulb
and to indicate whether your vehicle is
ready for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) testing.
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Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
concerns are present. However, if after 15
seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See Catalytic Converter (page 200).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Indicator Flashes during operation.
If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, or remains
on when the engine is running, this
indicates a concern. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Note: The system turns off if there is a
concern.
See
Using Stability Control (page 225).
Stability Control and Traction
Control Off Warning Lamp It illuminates when you switch
the system off.
Tow Haul Indicator Illuminates when the tow/haul
feature has been activated. If the
light flashes steadily, have the
system serviced immediately. Damage to
the transmission could occur.
AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Tone
Sounds when you leave the key in the
ignition and the driver door open. Keyless Warning Alert
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key and
the keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating the
vehicle is still on.
Headlamps On Warning Tone
Sounds when the headlamps or parking
lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is
not in the ignition) and the driver door is
open.
Parking Brake On Warning Tone
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
Direction Indicator Tone
Sounds when you leave the direction
indicator on when driving the vehicle more
than
1.5 mph (2.4 km/h).
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