1997 FORD EXPEDITION AUX

with all of the vehicle wheels on
the ground.
Towing trailers beyond the
maximum recommended
gross trailer weight exceeds the
limit of the vehicle and could
result in engine damage,
transmission damage, structural
damage, loss of control and
personal injury.
Preparing to tow
Use the proper equipment for
towing a trailer and make sure that
it is properly attached to your
vehicle. See your dealer or a
reliable trailer retailer if you
require assistance.
If your vehicle is not equipped
with the factory heavy duty trailer
tow option, auxiliary coolers are
recommended for the automatic
transmission system if you are
planning on:
²traveling farther than 80 km (50
miles)
²towing in hilly terrain
²towing frequently
Calculating trailer loads
To determine the amount of weight
that your vehicle can carry:
²Obtain ratings from the Safety
Compliance Certification label
and the trailer towing
specifications in this chapter.
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Power network box
Slot number Fuse
amperage
ratingCircuits protected
1 20 amp Trailer tow backup & tail lamps
2 10 amp Airbag diagnostic monitor
3 30 amp Power locks
4 15 amp Air suspension
5 20 amp Horn
6 30 amp Engine minifuse box fuses #3 and #5
7 15 amp Park and tail lamps
8 30 amp Headlamps
9 15 amp Fog lamps and DRL
10 25 amp Auxiliary instrument panel (I/P) power
point
11 25 amp Auxiliary console power point
12 10 amp Rear wiper
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4
3
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27
26
25
24
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18
17
16
15
14
13
22
21
20
12
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Slot number Fuse
amperage
ratingCircuits protected
13 30 amp Auxiliary blower
14 60 amp Four wheel anti-lock brake system
(4WABS)
15 50 amp Air suspension compressor
16 40 amp Trailer tow battery charge, engine
minifuse box fuse #2, engine minifuse
box fuse #4
17 30 amp Four-wheel drive (4WD) transfer case
motor and clutch
18 30 amp Driver power seat
19 20 amp Fuel pump
20 50 amp Junction box ignition switched feed
21 50 amp Junction box ignition switched feed
22 50 amp Junction box battery feed
23 40 amp Front blower
24 30 amp Powertrain control module power
25 30 C.B. Windows
26 - not used
27 40 amp Heated backlite and mirrors
28 30 amp Trailer tow electric brake
29 30 amp Hybrid fan, moon roof, flip windows
Slot number Description
1 - not used
2 - PCM diode
Slot number Description
1 - Windshield wipers high/low speed
2 - Windshield wipers run/park
3 - Front washer pump relay
4 - Fuel pump relay
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Slot number Amperage Description
6 5 amp Generic electronic module
(GEM), shift interlock, air
suspension module,
heated backlite (HBL)
relay, steering sensor, trip
computer, compass
7 5 amp Console blower, auxiliary
blower relay coil
8 5 amp GEM, radio, RAP module
9 - Not used
10 - Not used
11 30 amp Front wiper motor, washer
motor
12 5 amp OBDII scan tool connector
13 15 amp Brake on/off switch, brake
pressure switch
14 15 amp Interior lamps, delayed
accessory relay, rear wiper
relays
15 5 amp GEM, passive anti-theft
system (PATS) module
16 20 amp High beam headlamps,
high beam indicator
17 10 amp Heated mirrors, heated
mirror switch
18 5 amp Instrument and switch
illumination
19 10 amp Airbag diagnostic monitor,
instrument cluster
20 5 amp GEM, air suspension
module
21 15 amp Starter relay, junction box
fuse #20
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Slot number Amperage Description
22 10 amp Airbag diagnostic monitor
23 10 amp Electronic flasher, 4WD
vacuum solenoids, trailer
tow battery charge relay,
console climate door
actuator, auxiliary blend
and mode door actuators,
auxiliary pot switching
module
24 10 amp I/P blower relay, junction
fuse box #7
25 5 amp 4WABS module, 4WABS
red lamps relay
26 10 amp Right low beam head
lamp, DRL module
27 5 amp Foglamp relay, main lamp
switch
28 10 amp Left low beam headlamp
29 5 amp Auto lamp module,
instrument cluster,
transmission control
indicator light and switch
30 30 amp Ignition coils, PCM relay,
PATS module, radio
capacitors
31 - Not used
Slot number Amperage Description
1 - Interior lamp relay
2 - Battery saver relay
3 - HBL relay
4 - One touch down relay
5 - Accessory delay relay
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1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle located under the
bottom left corner of the
instrument panel.
2. Outside the vehicle, release the
auxiliary latch located under the
center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
4. To close the hood, shut it so
that the auxiliary latch is closed.
After closing the hood, try lifting it
to ensure that it is closed securely.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake fully and
ensure the gearshift is securely
latched in P (Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove
the key.
3. Block the wheels to prevent the
vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
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Maintenance and care
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SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricant specifications
Item Ford part nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirFord Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer Fluid
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AA
OR -BAESR-M17P5-A
Body hinges,
latches, door
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latchMulti-Purpose
GreaseD7AZ-19584-AA
OR
D0AZ-19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
AND
ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders,
swing-away
spare tire carrier
padlockPenetrating
LubricantE8AZ-19A501-B ESB-M2C75-B
Parking brake
linkage pivots
and clevisesPremium Life
Long GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Brake master
cylinderHigh
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AA ESZ-M6C25-A
Brake pedal
pivot points and
clevisesEngine Oil
SAE-10W- WSS-M2C153-F
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Capacities and specifications
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Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................87
and child safety seats ..............88
description ................................87
disposal ......................................91
indicator light ...........................90
passenger air bag .....................89
Air cleaner filter .......................179
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................37
Air suspension ...........................111
Anti-theft system ........................67
Battery .......................................176
jumping a disabled battery ....151
Brakes ........................................107
adjustment ..............................107
anti-lock ...................................107
fluid, checking and adding ....162
Brake-shift interlock .................117
Break-in period .............................3
Bulbs, replacing .................198,205
headlamps ...............................199
rear lamps ...............................204
specifications ..........................205
Capacities for refilling fluids ...213,
215
Changing a tire .........................147
Cleaning your vehicle ...............206
engine compartment ..............208
fabric ........................................211
instrument panel ....................211
plastic parts ............................209
tail lamps .................................210
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
Climate control system .........27,28
air conditioning ...............32,33,34
defrosting ..................................65
heating .......................................33Compass, electronic
calibration .................................52
set zone adjustment .................52
Console, description ...................63
Controls .......................................64
Defrost
windshield .................................34
Emission control system ..........194
Engine .................................158,218
Engine block heater .................104
Engine coolant ..........................165
checking hoses .......................168
disposal ....................................167
refill capacities ........................167
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter .......162
specifications ..........................159
Entry system
illumination ...............................54
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
Fail safe cooling ........................169
Floor mats ..............................65,66
Foglamps ..............................20,203
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac .............................119
special driving instructions ...120,
121
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......193
improving fuel economy ........133
octane rating ...........................191
quality ......................................191
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................189
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......134
Gauges, Electronic ......................14
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................123
Hazard flashers .........................134
Hitch ..........................................131
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN) ..........................................219
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