1997 FORD EXPEDITION trailer

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
Roadside emergencies
143

Changing the engine oil and
filter
Change your engine oil and filter
according to the following
kilometers (mileage) and time
requirements, whichever occurs
first:
²Normal Schedule ± 8,000 km
(5,000 miles) or six months.
²Severe Duty Schedule ± 5,000
km (3,000 miles) or three
months. Severe duty operation
would include extensive idling,
trailer towing, driving in severe
dust and police, taxi or delivery
service.
Ford production and aftermarket
(Motorcraft) oil filters are designed
for added engine protection and
long life. If a replacement oil filter
is used that does not meet Ford
material and design specifications,
startup engine noises or knock
may be experienced.
It is recommended you use the
appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or
another brand meeting Ford
specifications) for your engine
application.
Checking and adding brake
fluid
Brake fluid should be checked and
refilled as needed at least once
each year:
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approximately 32 km (20 miles) of
driving. However, you can check
the fluid level without driving to
obtain a normal operating
temperature if the outside
temperature is above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
If your vehicle has been operated
for an extended period at high
speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the
vehicle should be turned off for
about 30 minutes to allow the fluid
to cool before checking.
1. Park the vehicle on a level
surface.
2. Start the engine and move the
gearshift lever through all of the
gear ranges. Allow sufficient time
for each gear to engage.
3. Latch the gearshift lever in
P(Park), set the parking brake and
leave the engine running.
4. Remove the dipstick, wiping it
clean with a clean, dry rag.
5. Install the dipstick.
6. Remove the dipstick and inspect
the fluid level.
Maintenance and care
173

Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer
weight ......................................127
Transfer case (see Differential
fluid) ...................................175,176
Transmission ......................114,172
Transmission control switch ......49
Trip odometer .............................17
Turn signal ..................................47
indicator lights ..........................12
Vehicle dimensions ...................218
Vehicle headlamp aiming
device (VHAD) .........................206
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage
gauge) ..........................................16Warning chimes
headlamps on ............................14
key in ignition ...........................14
safety belt .................................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .8,144,
145
Windows
accessory delay .........................59
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ........................................179
checking and adding fluid .....164
operation ..............................44,45
Wrecker towing .........................154
Index
224