1998 FORD EXPEDITION remote control

light will illuminate for two
seconds. Repeat procedure for all
new keys.
If key coding fails, the THEFT
indicator light will flash.
Coding failure can be caused by
any of the following:
²The new key was not inserted
into the ignition within 15
seconds.
²16 keys have already been
programmed.
²The new key does not have an
electronic code.
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM
The remote entry system allows
you to lock or unlock all vehicle
doors without a key.
The remote entry features only
operate with the ignition in the
OFF position.
Unlocking the doors
Press this control to unlock the
driver door. The interior lamps and
running board lamps (if equipped)
will illuminate.
Press the control a second time
within five seconds to unlock all
doors.
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Replacing lost transmitters
Take all your vehicle's transmitters
to your dealer for reprogramming
if:
²a transmitter is lost or
²you want to purchase additional
transmitters (up to four may be
programmed).
To reprogram the transmitters,
place the key in the ignition and
switch from OFF to ON eight times
in rapid succession within 10
seconds. After doors lock/unlock,
press any button on all
transmitters (up to four). When
completed, switch the ignition to
OFF.
All transmitters must be
programmed at the same time.
Illuminated entry
The interior lamps and the running
board lights illuminate when the
remote entry system is used to
unlock the door(s) or sound the
personal alarm.
The system automatically turns off
after 25 seconds or when the
ignition is turned to the RUN
position. The dome lamp switch (if
equipped) mustnotbe set to the
OFF position for the illuminated
entry system to operate.
The inside lights will not turn off
if:
²they have been turned on with
the dimmer control or
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
5 15A Digital Transmission Range (DTR)
Sensor, Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Module, Speed Control
Servo/Amplifier Assembly,
Heater-A/C Control Assembly,
Blend Door Actuator, Electronic
Variable Orifice (EVO) Module
6 5A Shift Lock Actuator, Generic
Electronic Module (GEM), 4
Wheel Air Suspension (4WAS)
Module, Compass Sensor, Steering
Wheel Rotation Sensor, Heated
Grid Relay, Overhead Trip
Computer (OTC) Module
7 5A Auxiliary A/C Relay, Console
Blower Motor
8 5A Radio, Main Light Switch, Remote
Anti-Theft Personality (RAP)
Module
9 Ð Not Used
10 Ð Not Used
11 30A Washer Pump Relay, Wiper
Run/Park Relay, Wiper Hi/Lo
Relay, Windshield Wiper Motor,
Rear Wiper Pump Relay
12 5A Data Link Connector (DLC)
13 15A Brake On/Off (BOO) Switch,
Brake Pressure Switch
14 15A Battery Saver Relay, Interior
Lamp Relay
15 5A Generic Electronic Module
(GEM), Passive Anti-Theft System
(PATS) Module
Roadside emergencies
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Relays .................................128,136
Remote entry system .................55
illuminated entry ......................58
locking/unlocking doors ......55,56
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................58
replacing the batteries .............57
Reporting safety defects ..........207
Safety restraints
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .......................72,73,74
extension assembly ..................76
for children ...............................83
lap and shoulder belts ........71,72
maintenance ..............................77
proper use .................................70
warning light and chime 12,76,77
Safety seats for children
attaching with tether straps ....90
automatic locking mode
(retractor) .................................87
tether anchorage hardware .....90
Seats ............................................60
adjusting the seat, manual .......60
adjusting the seat, power ........61
lumbar support .........................60
rear flip fold seat .................63,64
rear seat access ........................63
reclining the seat ......................65
third row seat ............65,66,67,68
Servicing your vehicle ..............150
precautions when servicing ...150
Side mirrors .................................51
Snowplowing .................................3
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart, lubricants .202
Speed control ..............................33
canceling a set speed ...............36
resuming a set speed ...............37
tap up/tap down .......................35
turning off .................................33Speed sensitive steering ..........101
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........92,93,95
Steering, power .........................101
Storage compartments
overhead storage
compartment .............................40
Tachometer
mechanical cluster ...................15
Tilt steering wheel ......................37
Tires ....................................172,174
checking the pressure ............174
replacing ..................................176
rotating ....................................175
snow tires and chains ............176
treadwear ................................173
Traction-lok rear axle ........103,167
Trailer towing
calculating maximum trailer
weight ......................................119
tips ...........................................124
Transmission .............................164
automatic
operation ............104,105,106,107
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................164
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal
lever ...........................................32
Vehicle dimensions ...................204
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................206
Vehicle loading ..........................115
Ventilating your vehicle .............97
Warning chimes .............................6
Washer fluid
rear window reservoir ............158
warning light .............................12
Windows
accessory delay .........................48
power windows, operating ..45,47
Index
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