1997 FORD EXPEDITION traction control

UNDERSTANDING THE
TRACTION-LOKTREAR AXLE
(IF EQUIPPED)
This axle provides added traction
on slippery surfaces, particularly
when one or more wheels are on a
surface with poor traction.
Extended use of other than
matching size tires on a
Traction-Loktrear axle could
result in a permanent reduction in
effectiveness. This loss of
effectiveness does not affect
normal driving and should not be
noticeable to the driver.
To avoid injury, never run
the engine with one wheel
off the ground, such as when
changing a tire.
AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF
EQUIPPED)
The air suspension system is
designed to improve ride, handling
and general vehicle performance
for static, on and off road driving
conditions.
The load leveling feature of the air
suspension system automatically
keeps the vehicle at a constant
level if a load is added or removed
from the vehicle.
The height adjustment feature
(4x4 air suspension system only)
automatically controls the vehicle
height over a range of
approximately 5 cm (2 in) based
on vehicle speed, ignition position
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CONTROL TRAC-AUTOMATIC
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM
(IF EQUIPPED)
Your 4x4 features a heavy-duty
Control Trac system, includes a
computer-operated transfer case.
Coupled with a
center-disconnected front axle, this
unique system is interactive with
the road, continually monitoring
and adjusting torque delivery to
the front and rear wheels to
optimize vehicle control.
Positions of the Control Trac
system
The Control Trac A4WD system
functions in four modes:
²2Hposition delivers power only
to the rear axle.
²A4WDposition delivers power
to the rear axle, and the front
axle when road conditions
dictate the need for increased
traction.
²4Hposition provides
mechanically locked four-wheel
drive power delivery to front
and rear axles.
²4Lposition provides
mechanically locked four-wheel
drive when above average power
at reduced speeds is required.
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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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²Install cables securely, verifying
that the cables do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
²Drive cautiously. If you hear the
cables rub or bang against the
vehicle, stop and retighten
them. If this does not work,
remove the cables to prevent
vehicle damage.
²Avoid overloading your vehicle.
²Remove the tire cables when
they are no longer needed.
²Do not use cables on dry roads.
²The suspension insulation and
bumpers will help prevent
vehicle damage. Do not remove
these components from the
vehicle when using snow tires
and traction devices.
²Do not exceed 48 km/h (30
mph) with tire cables on your
vehicle.
Consult your dealer for information
on other Ford approved methods
of traction control.
FUEL INFORMATION
The ignition key must be turned to
3 (Off) or 1 (Acc) during refueling
to obtain accurate fuel gauge
ratings.
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Maintenance and care
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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
Capacities and specifications
217

Idle
relearning ................................178
Ignition .........................................68
Instrument panel ........................20
Jack ..............................................66
Jump-starting your vehicle 151,152
attaching cables ......................152
disconnecting cables ..............153
Lamps
interior lamps ...........................54
parking lamps .........................201
Lights, warning and indicator
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............12
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................9
high beam .................................12
safety belt ............................10,86
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............18
low fuel level ........................18,19
Motorcraft parts ........................213
Odometer .....................................17
Overdrive .....................................48
Overdrive lockout button ...........11
Overhead console
compass/temperature display ..50
Power features
door locks ..................................60
windows ...............................58,59
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....170
Rear console ................................63
Rear window
wiper ..........................................46
Relays ........................................135
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........69
panic alarm ...............................69
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............70
Reporting safety defects ..........221Safety restraints
extension assembly ..................85
for children ...............................91
lap and shoulder belts ........82,83
proper use ............................80,81
Safety seats for children ............94
attaching with tether straps ....99
automatic locking mode
(retractor) ............................95,98
Seats ............................................72
bench (60-40 split) .............72,73
lumbar support .........................73
power seat recliner/lumbar ......74
rear flip fold seat ......................75
rear seat access ........................74
third row seat .................76,77,79
Servicing your vehicle ..............155
precautions when servicing ...155
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................2
Speed control ..............................41
accelerating ...............................42
resetting ....................................43
resuming a set speed ...............43
turning off .................................41
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ................100
preparing to start your
vehicle .....................................101
starting a warm engine ..........103
Steering, power .........................109
Steering wheel ............................40
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................15
Temperature control (see
Climate control) .....................28,29
Tires
changing ..................................144
inspection and maintenance ..182
tire grades ...............................182
treadwear ................................182
Traction-lok rear axle ...............111
Index
223