tow FORD EXPEDITION 2023 Owners Manual

Liftgate - Vehicles With:Manual Liftgate
Opening the Liftgate...................................98
Closing the Liftgate......................................98
Opening and Closing the LiftgateWindow........................................................99
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.....................100
Anti-Theft Alarm System........................100
Anti-Theft Alarm System Settings........101
Security – Troubleshooting.....................102
Power Running Boards
Power Running Board Precautions......104
Power Running Board Settings - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen...............................104
Power Running Board Settings - VehiclesWith: 15 Inch Screen...............................104
Deploying and Stowing the PowerRunning Boards.......................................105
Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting......................................105
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................106
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn.......................................................106
Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column......................................107
Horn..................................................................107
Switching the Heated Steering WheelOn and Off - Vehicles With: HeatedSteering Wheel.........................................107
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals..................................108
Wipers and Washers
Wipers.............................................................109
Autowipers....................................................109
Switching the Rear Window Wiper Onand Off.........................................................110
Reverse Wipe.................................................110
Checking the Wiper Blades........................111
Replacing the Front Wiper Blades..........111
Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades...........112
Washers............................................................112
Wipers and Washers – Troubleshooting..........................................................................113
Exterior Lighting
Exterior Lighting Control............................115
Headlamps......................................................115
Headlamps – Troubleshooting...............115
Autolamps......................................................116
Exterior Lamps...............................................117
Exterior Zone Lighting.................................119
Automatic High Beam Control................121
Automatic High Beam Control –Troubleshooting.......................................124
Interior Lighting
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................125
Switching the Front Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................125
Switching the Rear Interior Lamps Onand Off.........................................................125
Interior Lamp Function..............................125
Adjusting the Instrument Panel LightingBrightness..................................................126
Ambient Lighting.........................................126
Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting......126
Windows
Opening and Closing the Windows.......127
Global Opening.............................................127
Window Bounce-Back...............................128
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Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance - Vehicles With: 12Inch Screen...............................................342
Setting the Speed Sign RecognitionSpeed Tolerance - Vehicles With: 15Inch Screen...............................................342
Speed Sign Recognition –Troubleshooting......................................343
Load Carrying
Load Carrying Precautions......................345
Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels...............................346
What Is the Gross Axle Weight Rating........................................................................346
What Is the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating........................................................................346
What Is the Gross Combined WeightRating.........................................................346
Calculating Payload...................................347
Calculating the Load Limit......................347
Roof Rack......................................................349
Luggage Compartment
Luggage Compartment Precautions........................................................................350
Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net....................350
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentLoad Floor..................................................351
Adjusting the Luggage CompartmentDivider.........................................................352
Connecting a Trailer
Connecting a Trailer Precautions.........354
Hitches............................................................354
Connecting a Trailer...................................355
Connecting a Trailer – Troubleshooting........................................................................357
Towing a Trailer
Towing a Trailer Precautions..................358
Trailer Brake Precautions........................358
Towing a Trailer Limitations...................359
Loading Your Trailer...................................359
Trailer Towing Hints...................................359
Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft..............................360
Towing Weights and Dimensions..........361
Towing a Trailer – Troubleshooting......363
Integrated Trailer BrakeController
What Is the Integrated Trailer BrakeController..................................................365
Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions..............................................365
Using the Integrated Trailer BrakeController..................................................365
Adjusting the Integrated Trailer BrakeController Mode......................................366
Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting......................................367
Trailer Sway Control
How Does Trailer Sway Control Work.......................................................................369
Trailer Sway Control Precautions.........369
Switching Trailer Sway Control On andOff................................................................369
Trailer Backup Assistance
What is Trailer Backup Assistance.......370
How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork............................................................370
Trailer Backup Assistance Precautions........................................................................370
Setting Up the Trailer Backup Assistancefor a Conventional Trailer....................370
Switching Trailer Backup Assistance Onand Off........................................................373
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen.........................................................373
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Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceController - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen.........................................................374
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews - Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen........................................................................375
Using the Trailer Backup AssistanceViews - Vehicles With: 15 Inch Screen........................................................................376
Trailer Backup Assistance –Troubleshooting......................................378
Trailer Reverse Guidance
What Is Trailer Reverse Guidance........382
How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork............................................................382
Trailer Reverse Guidance Precautions........................................................................382
Setting Up Trailer Reverse Guidance fora Conventional Trailer...........................382
Switching Trailer Reverse Guidance Onand Off.......................................................385
Using Trailer Reverse Guidance Views........................................................................385
Trailer Reverse Guidance –Troubleshooting.....................................386
Driving Hints
Cold Weather Precautions......................389
Driving on Snow and Ice..........................389
Breaking-In...................................................389
Driving Economically................................389
Driving in Special Conditions.................390
Driving Through Shallow Water.............391
Floor Mats......................................................392
Crash and BreakdownInformation
Roadside Assistance.................................393
Switching the Hazard Flashers On andOff................................................................394
Jump Starting the Vehicle.......................394
Post-Crash Alert System.........................396
Post Impact Braking..................................396
Automatic Crash Shutoff.........................397
Recovery Towing - Vehicles With: FrontTow Hook...................................................397
Transporting the Vehicle.........................398
Towing Your Vehicle
Towing Your Vehicle Precautions........400
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4..............................................................400
Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle - 4x2........................................................................402
Emergency Towing....................................402
Towing Your Vehicle – Troubleshooting........................................................................402
Fuses
Fuse Precautions........................................403
Under Hood Fuse Box..............................403
Body Control Module Fuse Box............408
Identifying Fuse Types................................411
Fuses – Troubleshooting...........................411
Maintenance
Maintenance Precautions........................412
Opening and Closing the Hood..............412
Under Hood Overview...............................413
Engine Oil.......................................................414
Checking the Coolant................................415
Engine Air Filter............................................419
Changing the Fuel Filter............................419
Changing the 12V Battery........................420
Adjusting the Headlamps........................422
Exterior Bulbs...............................................423
Interior Bulbs................................................427
Drive Belt Routing......................................428
Vehicle Care
Cleaning Products......................................429
Cleaning the Exterior................................430
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Note:Event data recorder data is recordedby your vehicle only if a non-trivial crashsituation occurs; no data is recorded by theevent data recorder under normal drivingconditions and no personal data orinformation (for example name, gender,age, and crash location) is recorded.However, parties, such as law enforcement,could combine the event data recorder datawith the type of personally identifying dataroutinely acquired during a crashinvestigation.
To read data recorded by an event datarecorder, special equipment is required,and access to the vehicle or the event datarecorder is needed. In addition to thevehicle manufacturer, other parties, suchas law enforcement, that have such specialequipment, can read the information if theyhave access to the vehicle or the eventdata recorder.
BlueCruise Data (If Equipped)
If BlueCruise is active in certain crash ornear crash-like situations, such as anairbag deployment or hitting a roadobstacle, the system may record driverattentiveness, based on the direction ofeyes and duration, and photographs of thedriver seat area.
Note:No data is recorded under normaldriving conditions.
SETTINGS DATA
Your vehicle has electronic control unitsthat have the ability to store data basedon your personalized settings. The data isstored locally in the vehicle or on devicesthat you connect to it, for example, a USBdrive or digital music player. You can deletesome of this data and also choose whetherto share it through the services to whichyou subscribe.
Comfort and Convenience Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Seat and steering wheel position.
•Climate control settings.
•Radio presets.
Entertainment Data
Data recorded includes, for example:
•Music, videos or album art.
•Contacts and corresponding addressbook entries.
•Navigation destinations.
CONNECTED VEHICLE DATA
The modem has a SIM. Themodem was enabled when yourvehicle was built and periodicallysends messages to stay connected to thecell phone network, receive automaticsoftware updates and send vehicle-relatedinformation to us, for example diagnosticinformation. These messages couldinclude information that identifies yourvehicle, the SIM and the electronic serialnumber of the modem. Cell phone networkservice providers could have access toadditional information, for example cellphone network tower identification. Foradditional information about our privacypolicy, visit www.FordConnected.com orrefer to your local Ford website.
Note:The modem continues to send thisinformation unless you disable the modemor stop the modem from sharing vehicledata by changing the modem settings. SeeConnected Vehicle (page 475).
Note:The service can be unavailable orinterrupted for a number of reasons, forexample environmental or topographicalconditions and data plan coverage.
Note:To find out if your vehicle has amodem, visit www.FordConnected.com.
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FRONT EXTERIOR
See Locating the 360 Degree Cameras (page 269).A
See Replacing the Front Wiper Blades (page 111).B
See Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using the Key Blade (page 81).C
See Deploying and Stowing the Power Running Boards (page 105).D
See Accessing the Front Towing Point (page 397).E
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CHILD SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Always make sure yourchild is secured properly in a device thatis appropriate for their height, age andweight. Child safety restraints must bebought separately from your vehicle.Failure to follow these instructions andguidelines may result in an increased riskof serious injury or death to your child.
WARNING: All children are shapeddifferently. The National Highway TrafficSafety Administration and other safetyorganizations, base theirrecommendations for child restraints onprobable child height, age and weightthresholds, or on the minimumrequirements of the law. We recommendthat you check with a NHTSA CertifiedChild Passenger Safety Technician(CPST) to make sure that you properlyinstall the child restraint in your vehicleand that you consult your pediatrician tomake sure you have a child restraintappropriate for your child. To locate achild restraint fitting station and CPST,contact NHTSA toll free at1-888-327-4236 or go towww.nhtsa.dot.gov. In Canada, contactTransport Canada toll free at1-800-333-0371 or go to www.tc.gc.cato find a Child Car Seat Clinic in yourarea. Failure to properly restrain childrenin child restraints made especially fortheir height, age and weight, may resultin an increased risk of serious injury ordeath to your child.
WARNING: On hot days, thetemperature inside the vehicle can risevery quickly. Exposure of people oranimals to these high temperatures foreven a short time can cause death orserious heat related injuries, includingbrain damage. Small children areparticularly at risk.
WARNING: Do not place arearward facing child restraint in front ofan active airbag. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
WARNING: Properly securechildren 12 years old and under in a rearseating position whenever possible. Ifyou are unable to properly secure allchildren in a rear seating position,properly secure the largest child on thefront seat. If you must use a forwardfacing child restraint on the front seat,move the seat as far back as possible.Failure to follow these instructions couldresult in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Always carefully followthe instructions and warnings providedby the manufacturer of any childrestraint to determine if the restraintdevice is appropriate for your child's size,height, weight, or age. Follow the childrestraint manufacturer's instructions andwarnings provided for installation anduse in conjunction with the instructionsand warnings provided by your vehiclemanufacturer. A safety seat that isimproperly installed or utilized, isinappropriate for your child's height, age,or weight or does not properly fit thechild may increase the risk of seriousinjury or death.
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WARNING: Do not allow apassenger to hold a child on their lapwhen your vehicle is moving. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death in the event of asudden stop or crash.
WARNING: Do not use pillows,books or towels to boost your child'sheight. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury or death.
WARNING: Properly secure childrestraints or booster seats when they arenot in use. They could become projectilesin a sudden stop or crash. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury or death.
WARNING: Do not put the shouldersection of the seatbelt or allow the childto put the shoulder section of theseatbelt under their arm or behind theirback. Failure to follow this instructioncould reduce the effectiveness of theseatbelt and increase the risk of injury ordeath in a crash.
WARNING: Do not leave childrenor pets unattended in your vehicle.Failure to follow this instruction couldresult in personal injury or death.
When installing a child restraint withseatbelts:
•Place the vehicle seat in the uprightposition before you install the childrestraint.
•Use the correct seatbelt buckle for thatseating position.
•Insert the belt tongue into the buckle.Make sure the tongue is securelyfastened in the buckle.
•Keep the buckle release buttonpointing up and away from the childrestraint, with the tongue between thechild restraint and the release button,to prevent accidental unbuckling.
•Put the seatbelt in the automaticlocking mode.
CHILD RESTRAINT ANCHOR
POINTS
WHAT ARE THE CHILD RESTRAINTANCHOR POINTS
Anchor points allow you to quickly andsafely install a child restraint.
LOCATING THE CHILD RESTRAINTLOWER ANCHOR POINTS
Second Row Bench Seat
Second Row Bucket Seats
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7.Pull the seatbelt out of the retractor tomake sure the retractor is in theautomatic locking mode. You shouldnot be able to pull more belt out. If theretractor is not locked, unbuckle thebelt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
8.Remove remaining slack from the belt.Force the seat down with extra weight,for example, by pressing down orkneeling on the child restraint whilepulling up on the shoulder belt in orderto force slack from the belt. This isnecessary to remove the remainingslack that exists once you add the extraweight of the child to the child restraint.It also helps to achieve the propersnugness of the child restraint to yourvehicle. Sometimes, a slight leantoward the buckle helps to removeremaining slack from the belt.
9.If the child restraint has a tether strap,attach it.
10.Before placing the child in the seat,forcibly move the seat forward andback to make sure the seat is securelyheld in place.
To check this, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to side andforward and back. There should be nomore than 1 in (2.5 cm) of movement.
We recommend checking with a NHTSACertified Child Passenger SafetyTechnician to make certain the childrestraint is properly installed. In Canada,check with Transport Canada for referralto a Child Car Seat Clinic.
USING LOWER ANCHORS ANDTETHERS FOR CHILDREN
WARNING: Do not attach two childsafety restraints to the same anchor. Ina crash, one anchor may not be strongenough to hold two child safety restraintattachments and may break, causingserious injury or death.
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A seatbelt warning light andchime.
Crash sensors and monitoringsystem with readiness indicator.
The seatbelt pretensioners are designedto tighten the seatbelts when activated. Infrontal and near-frontal crashes, theseatbelt pretensioners may be activatedalone or, if the crash is of sufficient severity,together with the front airbags. In sidecrashes and rollovers, the pretensionerswill be activated when the Safety Canopyis activated.
FASTENING AND
UNFASTENING THE
SEATBELTS
All seatbelts in your vehicle are athree-point combination lap and shoulderseatbelt.
Seatbelt tongue.A
Seatbelt buckle.B
1.Pull the seatbelt out steadily.
Note:It may lock if you pull it sharply or ifthe vehicle is on a slope.
2.Insert the tongue into the buckle.
3.Pull the seatbelt tight to remove anyslack.
Unfastening the Seatbelts
1.Press the red button on the buckle torelease the seatbelt.
2.Hold the seatbelt tongue and let itretract completely and smoothly to itsstowed position.
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The retractor for the third row centerseatbelt is in the roof.
To fasten the seatbelt:
1.Pull the belt out steadily. It may lock ifyou pull it sharply or if the vehicle is ona slope.
2.Insert the smaller tongue into thesmaller buckle to the left of the centerseat.
3.Pull the larger tongue across the lapand insert it into the buckle to the rightof the center seat.
Note:If in constant use, you can leave thebelt buckled in the smaller buckle. When itis not in use, or when you fold or move therear seats, you should release the belt fromthe smaller buckle. Using the tongue of theadjacent seatbelt, press the red button onthe smaller buckle.
SENSITIVE LOCKING MODE
WHAT IS SENSITIVE LOCKINGMODE
Sensitive locking mode is a seatbeltretractor feature that allows shoulder beltlength adjustment according to yourmovements and locking in response tovehicle movement.
HOW DOES SENSITIVE LOCKINGMODE WORK
If the driver suddenly brakes, turns a cornersharply, or the vehicle receives an impactof about 5 mph (8 km/h) or more, theseatbelts lock to help reduce forwardmovement of the driver and passengers.
In addition, the seatbelt retractor locks ifyou pull the seatbelt webbing out tooquickly. If the retractor locks, slowly lowerthe height adjuster to allow the seatbeltto retract.
If the retractor does not unlock, pull theseatbelt out slowly then feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowedposition.
For rear seatbelts, recline the rear seatbackrest or push the seat backrest cushionaway from the seatbelt. Feed a smalllength of webbing back toward the stowedposition.
AUTOMATIC LOCKING MODE
WHAT IS AUTOMATIC LOCKINGMODE
This feature keeps the seatbeltspre-locked. The belt still retracts to removeany slack in the shoulder belt.
WHEN TO USE AUTOMATICLOCKING MODE
Use this mode any time you install a childrestraint in the front passenger seatingposition or any rear seating position.Properly restrain children 12 years old andunder in a rear seat whenever possible.
Note:Automatic locking mode is notavailable on the driver seatbelt.
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