1997 FORD EXPEDITION power steering

Parking brake
To engage the parking brake:
To disengage the parking brake:
Always set the parking
brake fully and make sure
that the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First)
(manual transmission).
STEERING
Your vehicle is equipped with
power steering. Power steering
uses energy from the engine to
help steer the vehicle.
BRAKE
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Never hold the steering wheel to
the extreme right or the extreme
left for more than a few seconds
when the engine is running. This
action could damage the power
steering pump.
Speed sensitive steering
The steering in your vehicle is
speed sensitive. At high speeds,
steering assist will decrease to
improve steering feel. At lower
speeds, maneuverability will be
increased.
If the amount of effort required to
steer your vehicle changes at a
constant vehicle speed, have the
power steering system checked by
your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
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Junction box
Slot number Amperage Description
1 15 amp Stop/turn lamps
2 5 amp Instrument cluster, trip
computer
3 25 amp Cigar lighter
4 5 amp Autolamp module, head
lamp relay, remote entry
anti-theft with personality
module (RAP), power
mirrors
5 15 amp Air condition (A/C) clutch,
hybrid fan relay, backup
lamps, speed control,
DRL, instrument panel
blend door actuator,
electronic variable orifice
(EVO) steering module
1
1
2
3
4
512 22
21323
31424
4
16 15
25
526
61727
71828
81929
11 21 31930
10 20
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3. Engine oil dipstick (For more
information on the engine oil
dipstick location and maintenance,
refer toChecking and adding
engine oilin this chapter.)
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Engine compartment fuse panel
6. Engine coolant reservoir
7. Air cleaner filter
8. Power steering fluid reservoir
9. Engine oil filler cap
10. Washer fluid reservoir
CHECKING AND ADDING
ENGINE OIL
Use WSS-M2C153±F motor oil
CERTIFIED FOR GASOLINE
ENGINES by the American
Petroleum Institute.
Engine oils with an SAE 5W-30
viscosity and displaying the
American Petroleum Institute
certification mark are preferred for
your vehicle. They provide the best
engine performance, fuel economy
and engine protection for all
climates down to ±25ÉC (-15ÉF).
Do not use:
²ªnon-detergentº oils
²oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD,
SE, SF or SG
²additional engine oil additives,
oil treatments or engine
treatments
Additional engine oil additives, oil
treatments or engine treatments
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How fail-safe cooling works
If the engine overheats, the engine
will automatically switch from
eight to alternating four cylinder
operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the
engine.
When this occurs, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will
move into the red area and the
light illuminates.
The service engine soon light will
illuminate, indicating that vehicle
service is required.
The vehicle will still operate, but
will have limited engine power and
no air conditioning capability.
Continued operation will increase
engine temperature and cause the
engine to completely shut down.
The vehicle will coast to a stop.
As the engine temperature cools,
the engine may be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid
level at least twice a year.
1. Start the engine.
CH
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2. When the engine coolant
temperature gauge reaches the
normal zone, turn the engine off.
3. Visually inspect the fluid level in
the power steering fluid reservoir.
4. Add power steering fluid until
the fluid level reaches MAX.
Use only fluid that meets Ford
specifications. Refer toCapacities
and specifications.
CHCH
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
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Refill capacities
Capacities - liters (quarts) 4.6 L engine 5.4 L engine
Engine crankcase 5.7 L (6.0
quarts) with filter
change5.7 L (6.0
quarts) with filter
change
Transfer case 1.9L (2.0 quarts)
Automatic transmission 4R70W-13.1L (13.9 quarts)
E4OD (4 x 2) - 15.04L (15.9
quarts)
E4OD (4 x 4) - 15.51L (16.4
quarts)
Washer fluid reservoir 4.1 L ( 4.5 quarts)
4.6 L Engine coolant-2Row
radiator
-1 Row radiator17.9 L (19.9 quarts)
17.0 L (18.0 quarts)
5.4 L Engine coolant 19.7 L (20.8 quarts)
Engine oil 5.7 L (6.0 quarts)
Power steering fluid 2.3 L (2.4 quarts)
Capacites - pints
Axle (rear)
Ford 8.89/ 9.759Ring Gear
Conventional and Traction-Lok
1
5.5 pints
Axle (front) Ford 8.89Ring Gear 3.5 pints
1Add 4 oz. of additive friction
modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A, for
complete fill of 8.8 inch and 9.75
inch ring gear Traction-Lok axles.
Service refill capacities are
determined by filling the rear axle
1/4 inch to 9/16 below the bottom
of the filler hole.
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Item Ford part nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Driveshaft, slip
sline, double
Carden joint
center ballPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M13P4-A
Door
weather-stripsSilicone
LubricantsCOAZ-19553-AA
AND
D7AZ-19553-AAESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Steering linkage Premium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Engine oil Motorcraft Motor
Oil 5W30 Super
PremiumXO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-F
with API
Certification
Mark
4x4 front wheel
bearings, 4x4
spindle needle
bearings,
spindle thrust
bearings & front
drive axle
u-joint/slip slineHigh
Temperature
4x4 Front Axle
& Wheel
Bearing GreaseE8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A
Automatic
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONT
Automatic
Transmission
Fluidxt-2-qdx MERCONT
Power steering
reservoirPremium Power
Steering FluidE6AZ-19582-AA ESW-M2C33-F
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