service schedule FORD EXPEDITION EL 2016 User Guide

Avoid the Rising Cost of ProperlyMaintaining Your Vehicle!
Ford Extended Service Plan also offers aPremium Maintenance Plan that covers allscheduled maintenance, and selectedwear items. The coverage is prepaid, soyou never have to worry about affordingyour vehicle’s maintenance. It coversregular checkups, routine inspections,preventive care and replacement of selectitems that require periodic attention fornormal wear:
•Windshield wiper blades.
•Spark plugs.
•The clutch disc.
•Brake pads and linings.
•Shock absorbers.
•Struts.
•Engine Belts.
•Engine coolant hoses, clamps ando-rings.
•Diesel exhaust fluid replenishment.
Interest Free Finance OptionsAvailable
Take advantage of our interest freeinstallment payment plan. Just a 10%down payment will provide you with anaffordable, no interest, no fee paymentprogram allowing you all the security andbenefits Ford ESP has to offer while payingover time. You are pre-approved with nocredit checks, no hassles! To learn more,call our Ford ESP specialists at800-367-3377.
Ford ESPP.O. Box 321067Detroit, MI 48232
SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)
You can get more protection for yourvehicle by purchasing a Ford ExtendedService Plan. Ford Extended Service Planis the only service contract backed by FordMotor Company of Canada, Limited.Depending on the plan you purchase, FordExtended Service Plan provides benefitssuch as:
•Rental reimbursement.
•Coverage for certain maintenance andwear items.
•Protection against repair costs afteryour New Vehicle Limited WarrantyCoverage expires.
•Roadside Assistance benefits.
There are several Ford Extended ServicePlans available in various time, distanceand deductible combinations. Each planis tailored to fit your own driving needs,including reimbursement for towing andrental. When you purchase Ford ExtendedService Plan, you receive addedpeace-of-mind protection throughoutCanada, the United States and Mexico,provided by a network of participatingauthorized Ford Motor Company dealers.
Note:Repairs performed outside ofCanada, the United States and Mexico arenot eligible for Ford Extended Service Plancoverage.
This information is subject to change. Formore information, visit your local Ford ofCanada dealer or www.ford.ca to find theFord Extended Service Plan that is right foryou.
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Extended Service Plan (ESP)

GENERAL MAINTENANCE
INFORMATION
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?
Carefully following the maintenanceschedule helps protect against major repairexpenses resulting from neglect orinadequate maintenance and may help toincrease the value of your vehicle whenyou sell or trade it. Keep all receipts forcompleted maintenance with your vehicle.
We have established regular maintenanceintervals for your vehicle based uponrigorous testing. It is important that youhave your vehicle serviced at the propertimes. These intervals serve two purposes;one is to maintain the reliability of yourvehicle and the second is to keep your costof owning your vehicle down.
It is your responsibility to have allscheduled maintenance performed and tomake sure that the materials used meetthe specifications identified in this owner'smanual. See Capacities andSpecifications (page 303).
Failure to perform scheduled maintenanceinvalidates warranty coverage on partsaffected by the lack of maintenance.
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at YourDealership?
Factory-Trained Technicians
Service technicians participate in extensivefactory-sponsored certification training tohelp them become experts on theoperation of your vehicle. Ask yourdealership about the training andcertification their technicians havereceived.
Genuine Ford and Motorcraft®Replacement Parts
Dealerships stock Ford, Motorcraft andFord-authorized branded re-manufacturedreplacement parts. These parts meet orexceed our specifications. Parts installedat your dealership carry a nationwide24-month or unlimited mile (kilometer)parts and labor limited warranty.
If you do not use Ford authorized parts theymay not meet our specifications anddepending on the part, it could affectemissions compliance.
Convenience
Many dealerships have extended eveningand Saturday hours to make your servicevisit more convenient and they offer onestop shopping. They can perform anyservices that are required on your vehicle,from general maintenance to collisionrepairs.
Note:Not all dealers have extended hoursor body shops. Please contact your dealerfor details.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that paysdividends in the form of improvedreliability, durability and resale value. Tomaintain the proper performance of yourvehicle and its emission control systems,make sure you have scheduledmaintenance performed at the designatedintervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor system, whichdisplays a message in the informationdisplay at the proper oil change interval.This interval may be up to one year or10000 miles (16000 kilometers).
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When the oil change message appears inthe information display, it is time for an oilchange. Make sure you perform the oilchange within two weeks or 500 miles(800 kilometers) of the messageappearing. Make sure you reset theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each oilchange. See Oil Change Indicator Reset(page 246).
If your information display resetsprematurely or becomes inoperative, youshould perform the oil change interval atsix months or 5000 miles (8000kilometers) from your last oil change.Never exceed one year or 10000 miles(16000 kilometers) between oil changeintervals.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and builtwith multiple, complex, performancesystems. Every manufacturer developsthese systems using differentspecifications and performance features.That is why it is important to rely upon yourdealership to properly diagnose and repairyour vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommendedmaintenance intervals for various partsand component systems based uponengineering testing. Ford Motor Companyrelies upon this testing to determine themost appropriate mileage for replacementof oils and fluids to protect your vehicle atthe lowest overall cost to you andrecommends against maintenanceschedules that deviate from the scheduledmaintenance information.
We strongly recommend the use of onlygenuine Ford, Motorcraft orFord-authorized re-manufacturedreplacement parts engineered for yourvehicle.
Additives and Chemicals
This owner's manual and the FordWorkshop Manual list the recommendedadditives and chemicals for your vehicle.We do not recommend using chemicals oradditives not approved by us as part ofyour vehicle’s normal maintenance. Pleaseconsult your warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is anormal operating characteristic and, byitself, does not necessarily indicate aconcern or that the fluid needs to bechanged. However, a qualified expert, suchas the factory-trained technicians at yourdealership, should inspect discolored fluidsthat also show signs of overheating orforeign material contaminationimmediately.
Make sure to change your vehicle’s oils andfluids at the specified intervals or inconjunction with a repair. Flushing is aviable way to change fluid for many vehiclesub-systems during scheduledmaintenance. It is critical that systems areflushed only with new fluid that is the sameas that required to fill and operate thesystem or using a Ford-approved flushingchemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Make sure you perform the following basicmaintenance checks and inspections everymonth or at six-month intervals.
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Multi-Point inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure**Fluid levels*; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
* Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer**If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor
Your vehicle is equipped with an IntelligentOil-Life Monitor that determines when youshould change the engine oil based on howyour vehicle is used. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
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At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness ordrag.
* Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals.** Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
Other maintenance items 1
Replace engine air filter.Every 30000 miles (48000km)
Change engine coolant.2At 100000 miles (160000km)
Replace spark plugs.Every 100000 miles(160000 km)Inspect accessory drive belt(s).3
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150000 miles(240000 km)
Change front axle fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Change rear axle fluid.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Replace accessory drive belt(s).
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the lastengine oil and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.2 Initial replacement at six years or 100000 miles (160000 kilometers), then every threeyears or 50000 miles (80000 kilometers).3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance, as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the messageappearing in the information displayprompting you to change your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,751 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has notcome on, but the odometer reads30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor wasreset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km)).Perform the engine air filterreplacement.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints (if equipped with greasefittings).Inspect frequently, serviceas 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.
Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the informationdisplay and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)Replace spark plugs.
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Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace engine air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six months
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
Off-road operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricateif equipped with grease fittings.Inspect frequently, serviceas required
Replace engine air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.*Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsInspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Replace front wheel bearing grease and grease seals ifnon-sealed bearings are used (Two-wheel drive vehicles).Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).Every 60,000 mi(96,000 km)
*Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule.
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Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance
Rear axles and power take-off units withsynthetic fluid and light-duty trucksequipped with Ford-design axles arelubricated for life; do not check or changefluid unless a leak is suspected, service isrequired or the assembly has beensubmerged in water. During long periodsof trailer towing with outside temperaturesabove 70°F (21°C) and at wide-openthrottle for long periods above 45 mph(72 km/h), change non-synthetic rear axlefluid every 3,000 mi (4,800 km) or threemonths, whichever comes first. Thisinterval can be waived if the axle is filledwith 75W140 synthetic gear fluid meetingFord specification WSL-M2C192-A, partnumber F1TZ-19580-B, or equivalent. Addfriction modifier XL-3 (EST-M2C118-A) orequivalent for complete refill ofTraction-Lok rear axles.
Axle Maintenance
Change the axle fluid anytime an axle issubmerged in water.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 3,000 mi (4,800 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is1,800 mi (2,900 km).
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependenton exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.Vehicles operated in these conditionsrequire frequent inspection andreplacement of the engine air filter.
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Safety Precautions........................................151Satellite Radio...............................................319Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number(ESN)................................................................320Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............320SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service..................320Troubleshooting..................................................321Scheduled Maintenance Record............381Scheduled Maintenance...........................372Seatbelt Height Adjustment.......................31Second Row Comfort Guide............................32Seatbelt Reminder.........................................33Belt-Minder™........................................................33Seatbelts...........................................................28Principle of Operation........................................28Seatbelt Warning Lamp and IndicatorChime...............................................................32Conditions of operation.....................................33Seats..................................................................122Security..............................................................62Self-Leveling Suspension.........................195Side Airbags......................................................37Sitting in the Correct Position..................122Snow ChainsSee: Using Snow Chains.................................290Special Notices................................................12New Vehicle Limited Warranty.........................12On-board Diagnostics (OBD-II).......................12Special Instructions..............................................12Special Operating Conditions ScheduledMaintenance...............................................378Exceptions............................................................379Speed ControlSee: Cruise Control............................................186Stability Control............................................176Principle of Operation.......................................176Starter SwitchSee: Ignition Switch...........................................145
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................146Automatic Engine Shutdown........................148Failure to Start......................................................147Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................149Important Ventilating Information...............149Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isMoving...............................................................148Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle isStationary.........................................................148Vehicles with an Ignition Key.........................146Vehicles with Keyless Start............................146Starting and Stopping the Engine..........145General Information..........................................145Steering............................................................193Electric Power Steering....................................193Steering Wheel...............................................66Storage Compartments.............................144SunroofSee: Moonroof.......................................................83Sun Visors.........................................................83Illuminated Vanity Mirror...................................83Supplementary Restraints System.........35Principle of Operation.........................................35Symbols Glossary.............................................7SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................340911 Assist..............................................................340SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)...................................................344Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)....................................................342SYNC™ AppLink™.....................................348SYNC Mobile Apps............................................348SYNC™............................................................323General Information..........................................323SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................359
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TailgateSee: Manual Liftgate...........................................55See: Power Liftgate..............................................57Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............303Terrain Response..........................................179The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................230
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