1997 FORD EXPEDITION octane

vehicle can be operated on
non-California fuels. However, even
though your engine will perform
adequately on other gasolines, the
performance of the emission
control devices and systems may
be adversely affected. Repair of
damage caused by using a fuel that
your vehicle was not designed for
may not be covered by your
warranty.
Octane recommendations
Your vehicle is designed to use
regular gasoline with an (R+M)/2
octane rating of 87. We do not
recommend gasolines labeled as
ªregularº in high altitude areas that
are sold with octane ratings of 86
or even less.
Do not be concerned if your
vehicle sometimes knocks lightly.
However, if it knocks heavily under
most driving conditions on the
recommended octane fuel, see
your dealer or a qualified service
technician to prevent any engine
damage.
Fuel quality
If you are experiencing starting,
rough idle or hesitation problems
try a different brand of fuel. If the
condition persists, see your dealer
or a qualified service technician.
The American Automobile
Manufacturers Association (AAMA)
87
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Maintenance and care
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ENGINE DATA
Component 4.6 L engine 5.4 L engine
Required fuel grade 87 octane
Induction system tuned runner & plenum
Firing order/ijection timing 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap .054
Ignition system E.I. DIS coil on plug
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
4
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Capacities and specifications
218

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
Index
222

FILLING STATION
INFORMATION
FuelUnleaded fuel only- Octane 87
Fuel tank capacity - 4x2
(standard suspension)98 L (26 gallon)
Fuel tank capacity - 4x2 (with
air suspension)114 L (30 gallon)
Fuel tank capacity - 4x4 114 L (30 gallon)
Engine oil WSS-M2C153-F*
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
* Use only oil displaying the
American Petroleum Institute
certification mark Ð SAE 5W-30
preferred.
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Filling station information
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