automatic transmission FORD EXPEDITION EL 2017 Owner's Guide

When to expect the message prompting you to change your oil
Vehicle use and exampleInterval
Normal
7500-10000 miles(12000-16000 km)
Normal commuting with highway drivingNo, or moderate, load or towingFlat to moderately hilly roadsNo extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles(8000-11999 km)
Moderate to heavy load or towingMountainous or off-road conditionsExtended idlingExtended hot or cold operation
Extreme3000-4999 miles(4800-7999 km)Maximum load or towingExtreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals
At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display*
Change engine oil and filter.**
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick). Consult yourdealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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Scheduled Maintenance

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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Scheduled Maintenance

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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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive......................................165
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A/CSee: Climate Control...........................................112About This Manual...........................................7ABSSee: Brakes............................................................173ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes.................................................................173Accessories....................................................439Exterior Style.......................................................439Interior Style........................................................439Lifestyle.................................................................439Peace of Mind.....................................................439AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Adjusting the Headlamps........................256Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................257Vertical Aim Adjustment................................256Adjusting the Pedals.....................................70Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Column Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column..........................................65Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Floor Shift/Manual AdjustableSteering Column..........................................65Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn...........................................................66Easy Entry and Exit Feature..............................67End of Travel Position.........................................67Memory Feature....................................................67Airbag Disposal................................................41Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control...........................................112Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............262AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................62Ambient Lighting............................................78
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................62Arming the Alarm.................................................62Disarming the Alarm...........................................62Appendices....................................................462Apps...................................................................412...................................................................................412SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link....................413Audible Warnings and Indicators............90Direction Indicator Chime.................................90Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................90Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................90Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................90Audio Control...................................................67Media........................................................................68Seek, Next or Previous.......................................68Type One..................................................................67Type Two.................................................................68Audio System.................................................313General Information..........................................313Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/SYNC/Satellite Radio..............................314Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD............................................................316Rear Seat Audio Controls................................318Autolamps.........................................................74Windshield Wiper ActivatedHeadlamps.........................................................74Automatic Climate Control........................115Automatic Transmission...........................159Brake-Shift Interlock.........................................162If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud orSnow..................................................................164SelectShift™ AutomaticTransmission....................................................161Understanding the Shift Positions of yourAutomatic Transmission.............................159Automatic Transmission FluidCheck..............................................................251Autowipers.........................................................71Auxiliary Power Points.................................141110 Volt AC Power Point....................................14112 Volt DC Power Point......................................141Locations................................................................141
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery.....................253
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Index

SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................426SYNC™ Applications andServices........................................................340911 Assist..............................................................340SYNC Services: Traffic, Directions &Information (TDI) (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)...................................................344Vehicle Health Report (If Equipped, UnitedStates Only)....................................................342SYNC™............................................................324General Information.........................................324SYNC™ Troubleshooting.........................356
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TailgateSee: Manual Liftgate...........................................54See: Power Liftgate.............................................56Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............304Terrain Response.........................................180The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only).......................228Tire Care..........................................................276Glossary of Tire Terminology..........................277Information About Uniform Tire QualityGrading..............................................................276Information Contained on the TireSidewall............................................................278Temperature A B C.............................................277Traction AA A B C...............................................276Treadwear.............................................................276Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........292Changing Tires With a Tire PressureMonitoring System.......................................293Understanding Your Tire PressureMonitoring System ......................................293TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................273Towing a Trailer............................................203Load Placement................................................203Towing Points.................................................214Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels...........................................................215Emergency Towing.............................................215Four-wheel-down Towing...............................216Recreational Towing..........................................215Towing.............................................................203
Traction Control.............................................176Principle of Operation.......................................176Trailer Sway Control...................................204Transfer Case Fluid Check.........................251Transmission Code Designation............307Transmission..................................................159TransmissionSee: Transmission..............................................159
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Under Hood Overview...............................244Universal Garage Door Opener...............136HomeLink Wireless Control System............136USB Port..........................................................323Using Cruise Control....................................187Switching Cruise Control Off.........................188Switching Cruise Control On and Off..........187Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................1654WD Indicator Lights........................................1654WD Switch Positions......................................165Driving Off-Road With Truck and UtilityVehicles..............................................................167How Your Vehicle Differs From OtherVehicles..............................................................167Using Hill Descent Control.......................180Principle of Operation......................................180Using Hill Descent Control.............................180Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems...........................................................51Using Power Running Boards....................63Automatic Power Deploy..................................63Automatic Power Stow......................................63Bounce-back.........................................................64Enabling and Disabling......................................63Manual Power Deploy........................................63Using Snow Chains......................................291Using Stability Control................................178Stability Control and Traction Control withRoll Stability Control™ (RSC™)..............178Using SYNC™ With Your MediaPlayer............................................................348Accessing Your USB Song Library...............352Bluetooth Devices and SystemSettings............................................................354Connecting Your Digital Media Player to theUSB Port..........................................................348Media Menu Features........................................351
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