tire type FORD EXPEDITION EL 2016 User Guide

Tire Label (affixed to either thedoor hinge pillar, door-latch post,or the door edge that meets thedoor-latch post, next to thedriver's seating position), or TireLabel located on the B-pillar orthe edge of the driver's door.Failure to follow the tire pressurerecommendations can causeuneven treadwear patterns andadversely affect the way yourvehicle handles.
Note:Do not reduce tire pressureto change the ride characteristicsof the vehicle. If you do notmaintain the inflation pressure atthe levels specified by Ford, yourvehicle may experience a conditionknown as shimmy. Shimmy is asevere vibration and oscillation inthe steering wheel after the vehicletravels over a bump or dip in theroad that does not dampen out byitself. Shimmy may result fromsignificant under-inflation of thetires, improper tires (load range,size, or type), or vehiclemodifications such as lift-kits. Inthe event that your vehicleexperiences shimmy, you shouldslowly reduce speed by either liftingoff the accelerator pedal or lightlyapplying the brakes. The shimmywill cease as the vehicle speeddecreases.
Maximum Inflation Pressure isthe tire manufacturer's maximumpermissible pressure and thepressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. Thispressure is normally higher than
the manufacturer’s recommendedcold inflation pressure which canbe found on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label(affixed to either the door hingepillar, door-latch post, or the dooredge that meets the door-latchpost, next to the driver's seatingposition), or Tire Label located onthe B-pillar or the edge of thedriver's door. The cold inflationpressure should never be set lowerthan the recommended pressureon the Safety ComplianceCertification Label or Tire Label.
When weather temperaturechanges occur, tire inflationpressures also change. A 10°F(6°C) temperature drop cancause a corresponding drop of 1psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.Check your tire pressuresfrequently and adjust them to theproper pressure which can befound on the Safety ComplianceCertification Label or Tire Label.
To check the pressure in yourtire(s):
1. Make sure the tires are cool,meaning they are not hot fromdriving even a mile.
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Note:If you are checking tirepressure when the tire is hot, (forexample, driven more than 1 mile[1.6 kilometers]), never bleed orreduce air pressure. The tires arehot from driving and it is normal forpressures to increase aboverecommended cold pressures. Ahot tire at or below recommendedcold inflation pressure could besignificantly under-inflated.
Note:If you have to drive adistance to get air for your tire(s),check and record the tire pressurefirst and add the appropriate airpressure when you get to thepump. It is normal for tires to heatup and the air pressure inside to goup as you drive.
2. Remove the cap from the valveon one tire, then firmly press thetire gauge onto the valve andmeasure the pressure.
3. Add enough air to reach therecommended air pressure.
Note:If you overfill the tire, releaseair by pressing on the metal stemin the center of the valve. Thenrecheck the pressure with your tiregauge.
4. Replace the valve cap.
5. Repeat this procedure for eachtire, including the spare.
Note:Some spare tires operate ata higher inflation pressure than theother tires. For T type mini-sparetires, see the Dissimilar spare wheeland tire assembly information fora description. Store and maintainat 60 psi (4.15 bar). For full-sizeand dissimilar spare tires, see theDissimilar spare wheel and tireassembly information for adescription. Store and maintain atthe higher of the front and rearinflation pressure as shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel or Tire Label.
6. Visually inspect the tires tomake sure there are no nails orother objects embedded thatcould poke a hole in the tire andcause an air leak.
7. Check the sidewalls to makesure there are no gouges, cuts orbulges.
Inspecting Your Tires andWheel Valve Stems
Periodically inspect the tire treadsfor uneven or excessive wear andremove objects such as stones,nails or glass that may be wedgedin the tread grooves. Check the tireand valve stems for holes, cracks,or cuts that may permit airleakage and repair or replace thetire and replace the valve stem.Inspect the tire sidewalls forcracking, cuts, bruises and othersigns of damage or excessivewear. If internal damage to the tireis suspected, have the tiredemounted and inspected in case
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Age
WARNING
Tires degrade over timedepending on many factorssuch as weather, storageconditions, and conditions of use(load, speed, inflation pressure)the tires experience throughouttheir lives.
In general, tires should bereplaced after six years regardlessof tread wear. However, heatcaused by hot climates orfrequent high loading conditionscan accelerate the aging processand may require tires to bereplaced more frequently.
You should replace your spare tirewhen you replace the road tires orafter six years due to aging even ifit has not been used.
U.S. DOT Tire IdentificationNumber
Both United States and CanadaFederal regulations require tiremanufacturers to placestandardized information on thesidewall of all tires. Thisinformation identifies anddescribes the fundamentalcharacteristics of the tire and alsoprovides a U.S. DOT TireIdentification Number for safetystandard certification and in caseof a recall.
This begins with the letters DOTand indicates that the tire meetsall federal standards. The nexttwo numbers or letters are theplant code designating where itwas manufactured, the next twoare the tire size code and the lastfour numbers represent the weekand year the tire was built. Forexample, the numbers 317 meanthe 31st week of 1997. After 2000the numbers go to four digits. Forexample, 2501 means the 25thweek of 2001. The numbers inbetween are identification codesused for traceability. Thisinformation is used to contactcustomers if a tire defect requiresa recall.
Tire Replacement
Requirements
Your vehicle is equipped with tiresdesigned to provide a safe rideand handling capability.
WARNINGS
Only use replacement tiresand wheels that are the samesize, load index, speed rating andtype (such as P-metric versusLT-metric or all-season versusall-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Ford. Therecommended tire and wheel sizemay be found on either the SafetyCompliance Certification Label orthe Tire Label. If this informationis not found on these labels thenyou should contact yourauthorized dealer as soon aspossible. Use of any tire or wheel
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Sometimes irregular tire wear canbe corrected by rotating the tires.
USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,load index, speed rating as thoseoriginally provided by Ford. Use ofany tire or wheel not recommended byFord can affect the safety andperformance of your vehicle, which couldresult in an increased risk of loss of vehiclecontrol, vehicle rollover, personal injury anddeath. Additionally, the use ofnon-recommended tires and wheels couldcause steering, suspension, axle, transfercase or power transfer unit failure.
Note:The suspension insulation andbumpers will help prevent vehicle damage.Do not remove these components from yourvehicle when using snow tires and chains.
The tires on your vehicle have all-weathertreads to provide traction in rain and snow.However, in some climates, you may needto use snow tires and cables. If you needto use cables, it is recommended that steelwheels (of the same size andspecifications) be used, as cables may chipaluminum wheels.
Follow these guidelines when using snowtires and chains:
•If possible, avoid fully loading yourvehicle.
•Use only cable type chains or chainsoffered by Ford/Lincoln as anaccessory or equivalent. Otherconventional link type chains maycontact and cause damage to thevehicle's wheel house and/or body.
•Do not install chains on the front tiresas this may interfere with suspensioncomponents.
•Only certain snow cables or chainshave been approved by Ford/Lincolnas safe for use on your vehicle with thefollowing tires: 265/70R17 and275/65R18.
•You should install snow cables orchains that have been rated as SAEClass S.
•Install chains securely, verifying thatthe chains do not touch any wiring,brake lines, or fuel lines.
•Do not exceed 31 mph (50 km/h) orless if recommended by the chainmanufacturer while using snow chains.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chainsrub or bang against your vehicle, stopand retighten the chains. If this doesnot work, remove the chains to preventdamage to your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they areno longer needed. Do not use tirechains on dry roads.
•Purchase chains or cables from amanufacturer that clearly labels bodyto tire dimension restrictions. The snowchains or cables must be mounted inpairs on the rear tires only.
If you have any questions regarding snowchains or cables, please contact yourFord/Lincoln authorized dealer.
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING
SYSTEM
WARNING
The tire pressure monitoring systemis not a substitute for manuallychecking the tire pressure. The tirepressure should be checked periodically(at least monthly) using a tire pressuregauge. Failure to properly maintain yourtire pressure could increase the risk of tirefailure, loss of control, vehicle rollover andpersonal injury.
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11.Set all four tires to the recommendedair pressure as indicated on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel (affixed to either the door hingepillar, door-latch post, or the dooredge that meets the door-latch post,next to the driver's seating position)or Tire Label located on the B-Pillaror the edge of the driver's door.
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL
WARNINGS
The use of tire sealant may damageyour tire pressure monitoring systemand should only be used in roadsideemergencies. If you must use a sealant, theFord Tire Mobility Kit sealant should beused. The tire pressure monitoring systemsensor and valve stem on the wheel mustbe replaced by an authorized dealer afteruse of the sealant.
If the tire pressure monitor sensorbecomes damaged, it will no longerfunction. See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 290).
Note:The tire pressure monitoring systemindicator light will illuminate when the sparetire is in use. To restore the full function ofthe monitoring system, all road wheelsequipped with tire pressure monitoringsensors must be mounted on this vehicle.
If you get a flat tire while driving, do notapply the brake heavily. Instead, graduallydecrease your speed. Hold the steeringwheel firmly and slowly move to a safeplace on the side of the road.
Have a flat serviced by an authorizeddealer in order to prevent damage to thesystem sensors See Tire PressureMonitoring System (page 290). Replacethe spare tire with a road tire as soon aspossible. During repairing or replacing ofthe flat tire, have the authorized dealerinspect the system sensor for damage.
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and TireAssembly Information
WARNING
Failure to follow these guidelinescould result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, injury or death.
If you have a dissimilar spare wheel andtire, then it is intended for temporary useonly. This means that if you need to use it,you should replace it as soon as possiblewith a road wheel and tire assembly thatis the same size and type as the road tiresand wheels that were originally providedby Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheelis damaged, it should be replaced ratherthan repaired.
A dissimilar spare wheel and tire assemblyis defined as a spare wheel and tireassembly that is different in brand, size orappearance from the road tires and wheelsand can be one of three types:
1.T-type mini-spare: This spare tirebegins with the letter T for tire size andmay have Temporary Use Only molded inthe sidewall.
2.Full-size dissimilar spare with labelon wheel: This spare tire has a label onthe wheel that states: THIS WHEEL ANDTIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USEONLY
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Tire Change Procedure
WARNINGS
Only use replacement tires andwheels that are the same size, loadindex, speed rating and type (suchas P-metric versus LT-metric or all-seasonversus all-terrain) as those originallyprovided by Ford. The recommended tireand wheel size may be found on either theSafety Compliance Certification Label(affixed to either the door hinge pillar,door-latch post, or the door edge thatmeets the door-latch post, next to thedriver’s seating position) or the Tire Labelwhich is located on the B-Pillar or edge ofthe driver’s door. If this information is notfound on these labels then you shouldcontact your authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Use of any tire or wheel notrecommended by Ford can affect thesafety and performance of your vehicle,which could result in an increased risk ofloss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death. Additionally theuse of non-recommended tires and wheelscould cause steering, suspension, axle,transfer case or power transfer unit failure.If you have questions regarding tirereplacement, contact your authorizeddealer as soon as possible.
When one of the front wheels is offthe ground, the transmission alonewill not prevent the vehicle frommoving or slipping off the jack.
To help prevent the vehicle frommoving when you change a tire, besure to place the transmission in park(P), set the parking brake and block (inboth directions) the wheel that isdiagonally opposite (other side and end ofthe vehicle) to the tire being changed.
Never get underneath a vehicle thatis supported only by a jack. If thevehicle slips off the jack, you orsomeone else could be seriously injured.
WARNINGS
Do not attempt to change a tire onthe side of the vehicle close tomoving traffic. Pull far enough off theroad to avoid the danger of being hit whenoperating the jack or changing the wheel.
Always use the jack provided asoriginal equipment with your vehicle.If using a jack other than the oneprovided as original equipment with yourvehicle, make sure the jack capacity isadequate for the vehicle weight, includingany vehicle cargo or modifications.
Disable the power running boardsbefore jacking, lifting, or placing anyobject under the vehicle. Never placeyour hand between the power runningboard and the vehicle as extended powerrunning boards will retract when the doorsare closed. Failure to follow theseinstructions may result in personal injury.
Failure to follow these instructionswhen using the spare tire carriercould cause loss of the wheel andtire and lead to personal injury: Only usethe spare tire carrier to stow the tire andwheel combination specified on the TireLabel or Safety Compliance CertificationLabel on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver door. Other tire and wheelcombinations could cause the carrier tofail if it does not fit securely or is too heavy.Do not use impact tools or power toolsoperating over 200 RPM, which may causewinch malfunction and prevent a securefit. Override the winch at least three times(there will be an audible click each time)to ensure a tight secure fit of the wheel andtire.
Note:Passengers should not remain in thevehicle when the vehicle is being jacked.
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Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243Booster Seats..................................................23Types of Booster Seats......................................24Brake Fluid Check.........................................251Brakes................................................................172General Information...........................................172Breaking-In.....................................................220Bulb Specification Chart..........................260
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California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications - 3.5LEcoboost™.................................................307Specifications.....................................................308Capacities and Specifications................303Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................264Center Console..............................................144Changing a Bulb...........................................257Central High-mounted Brake LampBulb....................................................................259Fog Lamp Bulb...................................................258Front Direction Indicator Bulb.......................258Headlamp Bulb...................................................257LED Central High-mounted Brake LampBulb....................................................................259LED Direction Indicator and Side MarkerBulbs..................................................................258LED Headlamp Bulb..........................................257LED Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reverse LampBulbs..................................................................259License Plate Lamp Bulb...............................260Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reverse LampBulbs..................................................................259Side Direction Indicator Bulb........................260Side Marker Bulb...............................................258Changing a Fuse...........................................242Fuses.......................................................................242Changing a Road Wheel...........................296Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation.....................................................296Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........297Tire Change Procedure....................................298
Changing the 12V Battery.........................252Battery Management System.......................254Changing the Engine Air Filter.................262Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255Checking MyKey System Status..............49Checking the Wiper Blades.....................254Childminder Mirror.........................................82Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................34Child Restraint Positioning.........................25Child Safety.......................................................15General Information.............................................15Child Safety Locks.........................................26Cleaning Leather Seats..............................267With King Ranch Edition.................................268Without King Ranch Edition...........................267Cleaning Products.......................................264Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................269Cleaning the Engine....................................265Cleaning the Exterior..................................264Exterior Chrome Parts.....................................264Exterior Plastic Parts........................................265Stripes or Graphics............................................265Underbody...........................................................265Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................267Cleaning the Interior...................................266Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................266Clearing All MyKeys.......................................48Climate Control..............................................113Climate Controlled Seats..........................135Cooled Seats........................................................135Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................247Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator........39Creating a MyKey............................................47Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................47Cross Traffic Alert........................................190False Alerts...........................................................193Switching the System Off and On...............193System Errors.......................................................193System Lights, Messages and AudibleAlerts..................................................................192System Limitations............................................192Using the System...............................................190
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Information Display Control.......................70Information Displays.....................................92General Information............................................92Information Messages................................1034WD Messages.....................................................112AdvanceTrac™ / Traction ControlMessages..........................................................104Alarm Messages.................................................104Battery and Charging SystemMessages..........................................................104Blind Spot Information SystemMessages..........................................................105Brake System Messages..................................105Door Messages....................................................105Engine Messages................................................106Fuel Messages.....................................................106Keys and Intelligent AccessMessages.........................................................106Maintenance Messages....................................107MyKey™ Messages............................................108Off Road Messages...........................................108Park Aid Messages.............................................109Power Steering Messages...............................109Remote Start Messages...................................110Suspension System Messages.......................110Tire Messages.......................................................110Trailer Messages..................................................110Transmission Messages.....................................111Installing Child Restraints............................16Child Seats...............................................................16Combining Safety Belt and LATCH LowerAnchors for Attaching Child SafetySeats....................................................................20Using Lap and Shoulder Belts .........................17Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)............................................19Using Tether Straps.............................................20Instrument Cluster........................................85Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................76Interior Lamps.................................................78Front Row Map and Dome Lamps.................78Front Row Map Lamps.......................................78Rear Cargo Lamp..................................................79Second Row Map Lamps..................................78Interior Mirror...................................................82Auto-Dimming Mirror..........................................82Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................225Connecting the Jumper Cables....................225Jump Starting......................................................226Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................225Removing the Jumper Cables.......................226
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Keyless Entry....................................................59SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................59Unlocking and Locking the Doors...................61Keyless Starting............................................145Ignition Modes.....................................................146Keys and Remote Controls..........................41Principle of Operation.........................................41
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Lighting Control...............................................74Headlamp Flasher................................................75High Beams.............................................................74Lighting...............................................................74General Information............................................74Limited Slip Differential...............................171Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............197Load Carrying.................................................196Load Limit.......................................................198Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................204Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................198
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Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............328Accessing Features Through the PhoneMenu..................................................................332Accessing Your Phone Settings...................336Making a Call........................................................331Pairing a Cell Phone for the FirstTime...................................................................328Pairing Subsequent Cell Phones.................329Phone Options during an Active Call..........331Phone Voice Commands................................329Receiving Calls.....................................................331System Settings..................................................337Text Messaging...................................................334Using Traction Control................................175Switching the System Off ...............................175System Indicator Lights andMessages...........................................................175Using Voice Recognition...........................325Initiating a Voice Session................................325System Interaction and Feedback..............326Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................230
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Vehicle Care...................................................264General Information.........................................264Vehicle Certification Label......................306Vehicle Identification Number...............305Vehicle Storage............................................269Battery...................................................................270Body.......................................................................269Brakes.....................................................................270Cooling system...................................................270Engine.....................................................................270Fuel system..........................................................270General..................................................................269Miscellaneous.....................................................270Removing Vehicle From Storage..................270Tires.........................................................................270VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................113VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............305Voice Control...................................................69Type One.................................................................69Type Two.................................................................70
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Warning Lamps and Indicators................884X2............................................................................904X4 Auto.................................................................904X4 HIGH.................................................................914X4 LOW..................................................................91Anti-Lock Braking System................................88Battery.....................................................................88Brake System........................................................88Cruise Control.......................................................88Direction Indicator...............................................88Door Ajar.................................................................88Engine Coolant Temperature..........................88Engine Oil................................................................89Fasten Safety Belt...............................................89Front Airbag...........................................................89Front Fog Lamps..................................................89High Beam..............................................................89Hill Descent............................................................89Liftgate Ajar............................................................89Low Fuel Level......................................................89Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................89Low Washer Fluid................................................89Parking Lamps......................................................89Powertrain Fault...................................................89Service Engine Soon...........................................90Stability Control System...................................90Stability Control System Off...........................90Transmission Tow/Haul....................................90Washer Fluid Check....................................252WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................264See: Wipers and Washers..................................72Waxing.............................................................265Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel.......................296Wheels and Tires..........................................272General Information..........................................272Technical Specifications..................................301Windows and Mirrors...................................80Windshield Washers......................................73Windshield Wipers.........................................72Speed Dependent Wipers.................................72Wiper BladesSee: Checking the Wiper Blades..................254Wipers and Washers......................................72
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