tire type FORD EXPEDITION EL 2017 User Guide

C.80: Indicates the aspect ratiowhich gives the tire's ratio ofheight to width. Numbers of 70 orlower indicate a short sidewall.
D.D: Indicates a diagonal type tire.
R: Indicates a radial type tire.
E.16: Indicates the wheel or rimdiameter in inches. If you changeyour wheel size, you will have topurchase new tires to match thenew wheel diameter.
Location of the Tire Label
You will find a Tire Labelcontaining tire inflation pressureby tire size and other importantinformation located on the B-Pillaror the edge of the driver's door.See Load Carrying (page 196).
Inflating Your Tires
Safe operation of your vehiclerequires that your tires areproperly inflated. Remember thata tire can lose up to half of its airpressure without appearing flat.
Every day before you drive, checkyour tires. If one looks lower thanthe others, use a tire gauge tocheck pressure of all tires andadjust if required.
At least once a month and beforelong trips, inspect each tire andcheck the tire pressure with a tiregauge (including spare, ifequipped). Inflate all tires to theinflation pressure recommendedby Ford Motor Company.
You are strongly urged to buy areliable tire pressure gauge, asautomatic service station gaugesmay be inaccurate. Fordrecommends the use of a digitalor dial-type tire pressure gaugerather than a stick-type tirepressure gauge.
Use the recommended coldinflation pressure for optimum tireperformance and wear.Under-inflation or over-inflationmay cause uneven treadwearpatterns.
WARNING
Under-inflation is the mostcommon cause of tire failuresand may result in severe tirecracking, tread separation orblowout, with unexpected loss ofvehicle control and increased riskof injury. Under-inflation increasessidewall flexing and rollingresistance, resulting in heatbuildup and internal damage tothe tire. It also may result inunnecessary tire stress, irregularwear, loss of vehicle control andaccidents. A tire can lose up tohalf of its air pressure and notappear to be flat!
Always inflate your tires to theFord recommended inflationpressure even if it is less than themaximum inflation pressureinformation found on the tire. TheFord recommended tire inflation
pressure is found on the SafetyCompliance Certification Label or
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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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WARNINGS
You should replace yourspare tire when you replacethe road tires or after six years dueto aging even if it has not beenused.
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 25th
week of 2001. The numbers inbetween are identification codesused for traceability. Thisinformation is used to contactcustomers if a tire defect requiresa recall.
Tire ReplacementRequirements
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. The
recommended tire and wheel sizemay be found on either 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 the Tire Label whichis located on the B-Pillar or edgeof the driver’s door. If thisinformation is not found on theselabels, then you should contactyour authorized dealer as soon aspossible. Use of any tire or wheelnot recommended by Ford canaffect the safety and performanceof your vehicle, which could resultin an increased risk of loss ofvehicle control, vehicle rollover,personal injury and death.
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USING SNOW CHAINS
WARNING
Snow tires must be the same size,load index and 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 control,vehicle rollover, personal injury and death.Additionally, the use of non-recommendedtires and wheels can cause steering,suspension, axle, transfer case or powertransfer unit failure. Follow the Fordrecommended tire inflation pressure foundon the Safety Compliance CertificationLabel (on the door hinge pillar, door latchpost or the door edge that meets the doorlatch post, next to the driver seat), or TireLabel on the B-Pillar or the edge of thedriver door. Failure to follow the tirepressure recommendations can causeuneven treadwear patterns and adverselyaffect the way your vehicle handles.
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 yourauthorized dealer.
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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 292).
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 292). 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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Blind Spot Information System..............189False Alerts...........................................................192Switching the System Off and On...............193System Errors.......................................................192System Limitations............................................192Using the System...............................................189Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood..........243Booster Seats..................................................24Types of Booster Seats......................................25Brake Fluid Check........................................252Brakes................................................................173General Information...........................................173Breaking-In......................................................218Bulb Specification Chart..........................260
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California Proposition 65..............................11Capacities and Specifications...............308Specifications.....................................................309Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................265Center Console..............................................143Changing a Bulb...........................................257Central High-mounted Brake LampBulb...................................................................260Fog Lamp Bulb...................................................259Front Direction Indicator Bulb.......................258Headlamp Bulb..................................................258LED Central High-mounted Brake LampBulb...................................................................260LED Direction Indicator and Side MarkerBulbs..................................................................259LED Headlamp Bulb.........................................258LED Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reverse LampBulbs.................................................................260License Plate Lamp Bulb...............................260Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear DirectionIndicator and Reverse LampBulbs..................................................................259Side Direction Indicator Bulb........................260Side Marker Bulb...............................................258Changing a Fuse............................................241Fuses.......................................................................241
Changing a Road Wheel............................297Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire AssemblyInformation......................................................297Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........298Tire Change Procedure....................................299Changing the 12V Battery.........................253Battery Management System.......................254Changing the Engine Air Filter.................262Changing the Wiper Blades.....................255Checking MyKey System Status..............50Checking the Wiper Blades......................255Childminder Mirror..........................................81Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................35Child Restraint Positioning.........................26Child Safety.......................................................16General Information.............................................16Child Safety Locks..........................................27Cleaning Leather Seats.............................268With King Ranch Edition.................................269Without King Ranch Edition..........................268Cleaning Products.......................................264Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......................270Cleaning the Engine...................................266Cleaning the Exterior..................................265Exterior Chrome Parts......................................265Exterior Plastic Parts........................................265Stripes or Graphics............................................265Underbody...........................................................266Under Hood.........................................................266Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens........................268Cleaning the Interior....................................267Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades............................................................267Clearing All MyKeys.......................................49Climate............................................................396Climate Control..............................................112Climate Controlled Seats..........................134Cooled Seats........................................................134Coolant CheckSee: Engine Coolant Check............................247Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator.......40Creating a MyKey...........................................48Programming/Changing ConfigurableSettings...............................................................48Cruise Control.................................................69Principle of Operation.......................................187
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Ignition Switch...............................................144In California (U.S. Only).............................227Information Display Control......................69Information Displays......................................91General Information.............................................91Information Messages................................1024WD Messages......................................................111AdvanceTrac™ / Traction ControlMessages..........................................................103Alarm Messages.................................................103Battery and Charging SystemMessages..........................................................103Blind Spot Information SystemMessages..........................................................104Brake System Messages..................................104Door Messages....................................................104Engine Messages................................................105Fuel Messages.....................................................105Keys and Intelligent AccessMessages..........................................................105Maintenance Messages...................................106MyKey™ Messages............................................107Off Road Messages............................................107Park Aid Messages.............................................108Power Steering Messages..............................108Remote Start Messages..................................109Suspension System Messages.....................109Tire Messages......................................................109Trailer Messages.................................................109Transmission Messages....................................110Installing Child Restraints.............................17Child Seats...............................................................17Combining Seatbelt and LATCH LowerAnchors for Attaching Child SafetySeats.....................................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts .........................18Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)...........................................20Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster........................................84Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75Interior Lamps..................................................77Front Row Map and Dome Lamps.................77Front Row Map Lamps........................................77Rear Cargo Lamp..................................................78Second Row Map Lamps...................................77
Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................223Connecting the Jumper Cables....................223Jump Starting......................................................224Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................223Removing the Jumper Cables.......................224
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Keyless Entry...................................................58SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................58Unlocking and Locking the Doors..................60Keyless Starting............................................144Ignition Modes.....................................................145Keys and Remote Controls.........................42Principle of Operation.........................................42
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Lighting Control...............................................73Headlamp Flasher................................................74High Beams.............................................................73Lighting...............................................................73General Information............................................73Limited Slip Differential..............................172Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............197Load Carrying.................................................196Load Limit.......................................................198Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................202Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................198Locking and Unlocking.................................52Activating Intelligent Access............................52Autolock...................................................................53Auto Relock............................................................53Autounlock.............................................................54Battery Saver.........................................................54Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock........................................................54
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Media Voice Commands................................349USB 2......................................................................354Voice Commands for Audio Sources.........354Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............328Accessing Features through the PhoneMenu..................................................................333Accessing Your Phone Settings...................336Bluetooth Devices..............................................337Making Calls.........................................................332Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............329Pairing Subsequent Phones..........................330Phone Options during an Active Call.........332Phone Voice Commands................................330Receiving Calls....................................................332System Settings.................................................338Text Messaging...................................................334Using Traction Control................................176Switching the System Off ...............................176System Indicator Lights andMessages..........................................................176Using Voice Recognition...........................326Audio Voice Commands.................................380Climate Voice Commands..............................381Initiating a Voice Session................................326Mobile App Voice Commands......................383Navigation Voice Commands.......................382Phone Voice Commands.................................381SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link VoiceCommands.....................................................384System Interaction and Feedback...............327Voice Settings Commands............................384Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only)........................229
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Vehicle Care...................................................264General Information.........................................264Vehicle Certification Label.......................307Vehicle Identification Number...............306Vehicle Storage.............................................270Battery.....................................................................271Body........................................................................270Brakes......................................................................271Cooling system.....................................................271Engine......................................................................271Fuel system...........................................................271General..................................................................270
Miscellaneous.......................................................271Removing Vehicle From Storage...................271Tires..........................................................................271VentilationSee: Climate Control...........................................112VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number...........306Voice Control...................................................68Type One.................................................................68Type Two.................................................................69
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Warning Lamps and Indicators.................874X2............................................................................894X4 Auto.................................................................894X4 HIGH................................................................904X4 LOW................................................................90Anti-Lock Braking System.................................87Battery......................................................................87Brake System.........................................................87Cruise Control........................................................87Direction Indicator................................................87Door Ajar..................................................................87Engine Coolant Temperature...........................87Engine Oil................................................................88Fasten Safety Belt...............................................88Front Airbag...........................................................88Front Fog Lamps..................................................88High Beam..............................................................88Hill Descent............................................................88Liftgate Ajar............................................................88Low Fuel Level......................................................88Low Tire Pressure Warning..............................88Low Washer Fluid................................................88Parking Lamps......................................................88Powertrain Fault...................................................88Service Engine Soon...........................................89Stability Control System...................................89Stability Control System Off...........................89Transmission Tow/Haul....................................89Washer Fluid Check....................................252WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................265See: Wipers and Washers...................................71Waxing.............................................................266Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................297
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