1997 FORD EXPEDITION ESP

Relearning idle conditions
Because your vehicle's engine is
electronically controlled by a
computer, some control conditions
are maintained by power from the
battery. When the battery is
disconnected or a new battery is
installed, the computer must
ªrelearnº its idle conditions before
your vehicle will drive properly. To
complete this process:
1. Put the gearshift in P(Park).
2. Turn off all accessories, and
start the engine.
3. Let the engine idle for at least
one minute.
4.The relearning process will
automatically complete as you
drive the vehicle.
²If you do not allow the engine to
relearn its idle, the idle quality
of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the idle is
eventually relearned.
²If the battery has been
disconnected or a new battery
has been installed, the clock and
preset radio stations must be
reset once the battery is
reconnected.
²
Always dispose of used
automotive batteries in a
responsible manner. Follow your
community's standards for
disposal. Call your local
recycling center to find out
more about recycling automotive
batteries.
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100. The relative performance of
tires depends upon the actual
conditions of their use, however,
and may depart significantly from
the norm due to variations in
driving habits, service practices,
and differences in road
characteristics and climate.
Traction A B C
The traction grades, from highest
to lowest are A, B, and C, and they
represent the tire's ability to stop
on wet pavement as measured
under test surfaces of asphalt and
concrete. A tire marked C may
have poor traction performance.
Warning: The traction grade
assigned to this tire is based on
braking (straightahead) traction
tests and does not include
cornering (turning) traction.
Temperature A B C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), B, and C, representing
the tire's resistance to the
generation of heat and its ability to
dissipate heat when tested under
controlled conditions on a
specified indoor laboratory test
wheel. Sustained high temperature
can cause the material of the tire
to degenerate and reduce tire life,
and excessive temperature can
lead to sudden tire failure. The
grade C corresponds to a level of
performance which all passenger
car tires must meet under the
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety
Standard No. 109. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of
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3. Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by grasping the wire
and pulling it rearward.
4. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise about
1/4 turn, then slide the ring off the
plastic base.
5. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb assembly out of parking lamp
assembly.
6. Insert the glass end of the new
bulb into the parking lamp
assembly socket. When the grooves
in the plastic base are aligned,
push the bulb into the socket until
the plastic base contacts the rear
of the socket.
7. Slip bulb retaining ring over the
plastic base and lock the ring into
the socket by turning it clockwise
until you feel a ªstop.º
8. Push the electrical connector
into the rear of the plastic base
until it ªsnaps.º
9. Align top and bottom ribs of
parking lamp assembly with
corresponding slots on front of
vehicle.
10. Push gently until parking lamp
assembly seats (you will hear a snap).
11. Replace screw removed in step 1.
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AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified
service technician if:
²Oncoming motorists frequently
signal you to deactivate your
high beams, and your high
beams are not activated.
²The headlamps do not seem to
provide enough light for clear
night vision.
²The headlamp beams are
pointed substantially away from
a slightly down and to the right
position.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR
YOUR VEHICLE
Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a clean sponge, washing glove
or similar device and plenty of
water for best results. To avoid
spots, avoid washing when the
hood is still warm, immediately
after or during exposure to strong
sunlight.
During winter months, it is
especially important to wash the
vehicle on a regular basis. Large
quantities of dirt and road salt are
difficult to remove, and they also
cause damage to the vehicle.
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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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Item Ford part nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Speedometer,
parking brake
cableSpeedometer
Cable LubricantE6TZ-19581-A ESF-M1C160-A
Engine oil filter Motorcraft
Long Life
Oil Filter(FL-1A)
D9AZ
-6731-AES-E1ZE
-6714-AA
Disc brake
caliper railsDisc Brake
Caliper Slide
GreaseD7AZ-19590-A ESA-M1C172-A
Accelerator
throttle lever
and
transmission
kickdown lever
ball studsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C175-B
Ford
conventional
and traction lock
rear axleMotorcraft High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubeF1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A
Ford front axle Thermally
Stable
Motorcraft Front
Axle LubricantXY-75W90-QL WSP-M2C201-A
Transfer case -
Four wheel
driveMotorcraft
MERCONT
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCONT
Exhaust control
valveRust penetrant
and inhibitorF219A501-A ESR-M99C56-A
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