1997 FORD EXPEDITION change wheel

Drivingchapter as well as the
special ªFour Wheelingº
supplement included with AWD
and 4WD vehicles.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE
There are no particular breaking-in
rules for your vehicle. Simply avoid
driving too briskly during the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving.
Vary speeds frequently. This is
necessary to give the moving parts
a chance to break in.
If possible, you should avoid full
use of the brakes for the first
1,600 km (1,000 miles).
From 1,600 km (1,000 miles)
onwards you can gradually
increase the performance of your
vehicle up to the permitted
maximum speeds.
INFORMATION ABOUT THIS
GUIDE
The information found in this
guide was in effect at the time of
printing. Ford may change the
contents without notice and
without incurring obligation.
SPECIAL NOTICES
Using your vehicle as an
ambulance
Do not use this vehicle as
an ambulance.
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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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Driving off-road with 4WD
Your vehicle is specially equipped
for driving on snow, sand, mud or
other rough terrain and has
operating characteristics that differ
from those of other conventional
vehicles.
When using 4WD, maintain
steering wheel control at all times,
especially in rough terrain. Since
sudden changes in terrain can
result in abrupt steering motion,
always grip the steering wheel
from the outside. Do not grip the
spokes.
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle
damage from road debris such as
rocks or stumps. Be sure to map
out your route before driving in
any off road area.
For more information on driving
off-road and proper operation of
your 4WD vehicle, refer theFour
Wheelingsupplement in your
Owner's Portfolio.
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4. Remove the end of the cable
from the wheel and slide the spare
out from under the vehicle.
To re-install the spare tire or tools,
reverse the removal procedure.
On vehicles equipped with
Air Suspension, turn OFF
the Air Suspension switch prior
to jacking, hoisting or towing
your vehicle.
Tire change procedure
Refer to the instruction sheet for
detailed tire change instructions.
1. Park on a level surface.
2. Activate the hazard flashers.
3. Set the parking brake.
4. Place the gearshift in P(Park).
5. Block the diagonally opposite
wheel.
OFF
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Removing flat tire and installing
spare
6. Use the tip of the lug wrench to
remove any wheel trim. Insert the
tapered end of the lug wrench
behind the wheel covers or
hubcaps and twist off.
7. Loosen the wheel nuts with the
lug wrench. Do not remove the lug
nuts until the tire has been raised
off the ground.
8. Insert the jack handle into the
jack and use the handle to slide
the jack under the vehicle.
9. Position the jack according to
the following guides and turn the
jack handle clockwise until the
wheel is completely off the ground.
²When one of the back wheels is
off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the
vehicle from moving or slipping
off the jack, even if the vehicle
is in P (Park). To prevent the
vehicle from moving when you
change the tire, be sure that the
parking brake is set and the
diagonally opposite wheel is
blocked. If the vehicle slips off
the jack, someone could be
seriously injured.
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10. On vehicles equipped with air
suspension, turn ON the air
suspension switch.
11. Retighten the wheel lug nuts to
the specified torque at 800 km
(500 miles) of new vehicle
operation, after any wheel change
or any time the lug nuts are
loosened.
Failure to retighten wheel
lug nuts at mileages
specified could allow wheels to
come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
JUMP STARTING YOUR
BATTERY
Jump starting your vehicle
The gases around the
battery can explode if
exposed to flames, sparks, or lit
cigarettes. An explosion could
result in injury or vehicle
damage.
Do not push-start your
vehicle. You could damage
the catalytic converter. For
further information, seeJumper
Cablesin the Index.
Batteries contain sulfuric
acid which burns skin,
eyes, and clothing.
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