FORD EXPEDITION EL 2016 Owners Manual
Manufacturer: FORD, Model Year: 2016, Model line: EXPEDITION EL, Model: FORD EXPEDITION EL 2016Pages: 421, PDF Size: 7.39 MB
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2016
EXPEDITION
Owner’s Manual ford.caowner.for d.com
2016 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual
June 2015
First Printing
Owner’s Manual
Expedition
Litho in U.S.A.
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The information contained in this publication was correct at the time of going to print. In the interest ofcontinuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any timewithout notice or obligation. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, stored in aretrieval system or translated into any language in any form by any means without our written permission.Errors and omissions excepted.© Ford Motor Company 2015
All rights reserved.Part Number: 20150508195124
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Introduction
About This Manual...........................................7
Symbols Glossary.............................................7
Data Recording..................................................9
California Proposition 65..............................11
Perchlorate.........................................................11
Ford Credit..........................................................11
Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................11
Special Notices................................................12
Mobile CommunicationsEquipment.....................................................12
Export Unique Options..................................13
Environment
Protecting the Environment........................14
Child Safety
General Information.......................................15
Installing Child Restraints............................16
Booster Seats..................................................23
Child Restraint Positioning.........................25
Child Safety Locks.........................................26
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation..................................28
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................29
Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................31
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime..............................................................32
Seatbelt Reminder.........................................33
Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance................................................34
Supplementary RestraintsSystem
Principle of Operation..................................35
Driver and Passenger Airbags...................36
Side Airbags......................................................37
Safety Canopy™............................................38
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........39
Airbag Disposal..............................................40
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation...................................41
General Information on RadioFrequencies...................................................41
Remote Control..............................................42
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl...........................................................45
MyKey™
Principle of Operation..................................46
Creating a MyKey............................................47
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48
Checking MyKey System Status..............49
Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems.........................................................50
MyKey Troubleshooting................................51
Locks
Locking and Unlocking.................................53
Manual Liftgate...............................................55
Power Liftgate..................................................57
Keyless Entry...................................................59
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................62
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................63
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards....................64
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Column Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column........................................66
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Floor Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column........................................66
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Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................67
Audio Control..................................................68
Voice Control...................................................69
Cruise Control..................................................70
Information Display Control.......................70
Heated Steering Wheel................................70
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals......................................71
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers.........................................72
Autowipers........................................................72
Windshield Washers......................................73
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........73
Lighting
General Information......................................74
Lighting Control...............................................74
Autolamps.........................................................75
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76
Daytime Running Lamps.............................76
Front Fog Lamps.............................................77
Direction Indicators........................................77
Interior Lamps.................................................78
Ambient Lighting............................................79
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows.............................................80
Exterior Mirrors.................................................81
Interior Mirror...................................................82
Childminder Mirror.........................................82
Rear Quarter Windows................................83
Sun Visors.........................................................83
Moonroof...........................................................83
Instrument Cluster
Gauges...............................................................85
Warning Lamps and Indicators................88
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............91
Information Displays
General Information......................................92
Information Messages................................103
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control..............................113
Manual Climate Control - Vehicles With:Electronic Manual TemperatureControl (EMTC)..........................................114
Automatic Climate Control.......................116
Hints on Controlling the InteriorClimate..........................................................117
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........120
Heated Windows and Mirrors....................121
Remote Start...................................................121
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position..................122
Head Restraints.............................................122
Manual Seats.................................................124
Power Seats....................................................125
Memory Function.........................................126
Rear Seats........................................................127
Heated Seats..................................................134
Climate Controlled Seats..........................135
Universal Garage DoorOpener
Universal Garage Door Opener................137
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points................................142
Storage Compartments
Center Console..............................................144
Overhead Console.......................................144
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Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................145
Ignition Switch...............................................145
Keyless Starting............................................145
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................146
Engine Block Heater....................................149
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions........................................151
Fuel Quality.....................................................152
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................152
Running Out of Fuel.....................................152
Refueling..........................................................153
Fuel Consumption........................................155
Emission Control System..........................156
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................159
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................164
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential...............................171
Brakes
General Information.....................................172
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................172
Parking Brake..................................................173
Hill Start Assist..............................................173
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................175
Using Traction Control................................175
Stability Control
Principle of Operation.................................176
Using Stability Control................................177
Terrain Response
Using Hill Descent Control........................179
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation..................................181
Rear Parking Aid.............................................181
Front Parking Aid..........................................182
Rear View Camera.......................................183
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation................................186
Using Cruise Control...................................186
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............188
Cross Traffic Alert........................................190
Steering............................................................193
Drive Control..................................................194
Self-Leveling Suspension.........................195
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197
Load Limit.......................................................198
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................205
Trailer Sway Control...................................206
Recommended Towing Weights...........206
Essential Towing Checks..........................208
Towing Points.................................................215
Transporting the Vehicle............................216
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.......217
Driving Hints
Breaking-In.....................................................220
Reduced Engine Performance................220
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Economical Driving.....................................220
Driving Through Water................................221
Floor Mats........................................................221
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance..................................223
Hazard Warning Flashers..........................224
Fuel Shutoff...................................................224
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................225
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need...............228
In California (U.S. Only).............................229
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).....................230
Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).......................230
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. andCanada.........................................................231
Ordering Additional Owner'sLiterature.....................................................232
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only).............................................................232
Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly).............................................................233
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart..........................234
Changing a Fuse...........................................242
Maintenance
General Information...................................243
Opening and Closing the Hood..............243
Under Hood Overview - 3.5LEcoboost™................................................244
Engine Oil Dipstick......................................245
Engine Oil Check..........................................245
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................246
Engine Coolant Check................................247
Automatic Transmission FluidCheck...........................................................250
Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................251
Brake Fluid Check.........................................251
Washer Fluid Check....................................252
Fuel Filter........................................................252
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255
Adjusting the Headlamps.........................255
Removing a Headlamp..............................256
Changing a Bulb...........................................257
Bulb Specification Chart..........................260
Changing the Engine Air Filter.................262
Vehicle Care
General Information...................................264
Cleaning Products.......................................264
Cleaning the Exterior..................................264
Waxing.............................................................265
Cleaning the Engine....................................265
Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades..........................................................266
Cleaning the Interior...................................266
Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................267
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................267
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............269
Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................269
Vehicle Storage............................................269
Wheels and Tires
General Information....................................272
Tire Care..........................................................275
Using Snow Chains....................................290
Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........290
Changing a Road Wheel...........................296
Technical Specifications............................301
Capacities and Specific-ations
Engine Specifications................................303
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Motorcraft Parts..........................................303
Vehicle Identification Number...............305
Vehicle Certification Label......................306
Transmission Code Designation...........306
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™................................................307
Audio System
General Information....................................312
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite Radio.............................313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...................................................................315
Digital Radio....................................................317
Satellite Radio...............................................319
USB Port..........................................................322
Media Hub......................................................322
SYNC™
General Information...................................323
Using Voice Recognition...........................325
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............328
SYNC™ Applications and Services......340
SYNC™ AppLink™.....................................348
Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer...........................................................349
SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................359
Accessories
Accessories....................................................368
Extended Service Plan(ESP)
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................370
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information........372
Normal Scheduled Maintenance...........375
Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance.............................................378
Scheduled Maintenance Record............381
Appendices
End User License Agreement..................391
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ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Thank you for choosing Ford. Werecommend that you take some time toget to know your vehicle by reading thismanual. The more that you know aboutyour vehicle, the greater the safety andpleasure you will get from driving it.
WARNING
Driving while distracted can result inloss of vehicle control, crash andinjury. We strongly recommend thatyou use extreme caution when using anydevice that may take your focus off theroad. Your primary responsibility is the safeoperation of your vehicle. We recommendagainst the use of any hand-held devicewhile driving and encourage the use ofvoice-operated systems when possible.Make sure you are aware of all applicablelocal laws that may affect the use ofelectronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes productfeatures and options available throughoutthe range of available models, sometimeseven before they are generally available. Itmay describe options not fitted to thevehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in thismanual may show features as used indifferent models, so they may appeardifferent to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehiclein line with all applicable laws andregulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when sellingyour vehicle. It is an integral part of yourvehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of acomponent as left-hand side or right-handside. The side is determined when facingforward in the seat.
Right-hand side.A
Left-hand side.B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you maysee on your vehicle.
Safety alert
See Owner's Manual
Air conditioning system
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleumbased
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