1998 FORD EXPEDITION turn signal

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FUEL
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CHECK
ENGINE
4 X 4 THEFT6 E18
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SRS
ON
OFFRES
SET
ACCEL
COAST
Headlamp control
(pg. 20)
Turn signal and
wiper/washer
control
(pg. 38)
Rear window
defroster control
(pg. 22)Instrument cluster
(pg. 6)
Speed control
(pg. 33)Driver side air
bag
(pg. 78)
Instrumentation
4

Brake system warning
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. Also illuminates when
the parking brake is engaged.
Illumination after releasing the
parking brake indicates low brake
fluid level.
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned on and the
engine is off. If the light remains
on, continues to flash or fails to
illuminate, have the system
serviced immediately.
Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer toExterior
bulbsin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
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BRAKE
ABS
Instrumentation
9

POSITIONS OF THE IGNITION
1. ACCESSORY, allows the
electrical accessories such as the
radio to operate while the engine
is not running.
2. LOCK, locks the steering wheel,
automatic transmission gearshift
lever and allows key removal.
3. OFF, shuts off the engine and all
accessories without locking the
steering wheel.
4. ON, all electrical circuits
operational. Warning lights
illuminated. Key position when
driving.
5. START, cranks the engine.
Release the key as soon as the
engine starts.
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL
²Push down to activate the left
turn signal.
²Push up to activate the right
turn signal.
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1
2
5
4
Controls and features
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3. Return to the center position to
lock mirrors in place.
Heated outside mirrors
Both mirrors are heated
automatically to remove ice, mist
and fog when the rear window
defrost is activated.
Do not remove ice from the
mirrors with a scraper or attempt
to readjust the mirror glass if it is
frozen in place. These actions
could cause damage to the glass
and mirrors.
Signal mirrors (if equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with
signal mirrors, the word ªsignalº is
located at the top of the right and
left side view mirrors.
When the turn signal is activated,
the appropriate mirror will show a
blinking red arrow.
The arrow provides an additional
warning to other drivers that your
vehicle is about to turn. Driver and
passengers seated inside the
vehicle cannot see the arrow.
CENTER CONSOLE
Your vehicle may be equipped with
a variety of console features. These
include:
²utility compartment
²cupholders
²coin holder slots
Signal
Controls and features
51

²First, at least 10 minutes of
driving on an expressway or
highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving
in stop and go, city type traffic
with at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least
eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and
complete the above driving cycle.
The engine must warm up to its
normal operating temperature.
Once started, do not turn off the
engine until the above driving
cycle is complete.
EXTERIOR BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the
following lamps frequently:
²headlamps
²foglamps
²high-mount brakelamp
²brakelamps
²parking lamps
²turn signals
²license plate lamp
²tail lamps
²back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless
they can be replaced immediately
with new ones. If a bulb is
removed for an extended period of
time, contaminants may enter the
lamp housings and affect lamp
performance.
Maintenance and care
186

Replacing parking lamp/turn
signal bulbs
1. Remove screw from the top of
lamp assembly.
2. Disengage lamp assembly (it has
a snap fit).
3. Remove the electrical connector
from the bulb by grasping the wire
and pulling it rearward.
4. Remove bulb retainer ring by
turning it counterclockwise about
1/4 turn, then slide the ring off the
plastic base.
5. Without turning, carefully pull
bulb assembly out of parking lamp
assembly.
6. Insert the glass end of the new
bulb into the parking lamp
assembly socket. When the grooves
in the plastic base are aligned,
push the bulb into the socket until
the plastic base contacts the rear
of the socket.
7. Slip bulb retaining ring over the
plastic base and lock the ring into
the socket by turning it clockwise
until you feel a ªstop.º
8. Push the electrical connector
into the rear of the plastic base
until it ªsnaps.º
Maintenance and care
189

REPLACING THE INTERIOR
BULBS
Check the operation of the
following interior bulbs frequently:
²interior overhead lamp
²map lamp
Map lamps
To change the map lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the map lamp lens.
2. To remove the old bulb, twist
1¤4
turn and pull it out.
3. Twist in a new bulb.
4. Press the map lamp lens back
on and test the lamp operation.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified
service technician if:
1. Oncoming motorists frequently
signal you to deactivate your high
beams, and your high beams are
not activated.
2. The headlamps do not seem to
provide enough light for clear night
vision.
3. The headlamp beams are
pointed substantially away from a
slightly down and to the right
position.
Maintenance and care
193

Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......182
improving fuel economy ........126
octane rating ...........................180
quality ......................................180
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................177
Fuel gauge ...................................13
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......127
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................129
power distribution box ....133,137
Fuses ............................128,129,136
Gauges, Mechanical ....................13
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
Hazard flashers .........................127
Head restraints ...........................63
Headlamps
autolamp system .......................21
flashing ......................................39
high beam .................................39
turning on and off ....................20
Heating ........................................23
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................152
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........32
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior .21
Jump-starting your vehicle 145,147
attaching cables ......................146
disconnecting cables ..............147
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
Lamps
interior lamps .........................193
map lamps ...............................193
parking lamps .........................189
Liftgate ........................................53Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............9
anti-theft ...................................10
brake ............................................9
charging system ........................10
check engine ............................6,7
door ajar ....................................12
engine oil pressure ...................10
four-wheel drive ........................11
fuel reset ................................6,12
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits
trailer towing ..........................117
Lubricant specifications ...........202
Luggage rack .............................126
Message center ......................16,42
english/metric button ...............17
menu button .............................17
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................46
heated ........................................51
side view mirrors (power) .......50
Moon roof ....................................42
Odometer .....................................15
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive 110
Overdrive ................................39,40
Overhead console
compass/temperature display ..40
storage compartment ...............41
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................56
Parking brake ............................100
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....200
Power door locks ........................48
Power steering
fluid, checking and adding ....163
Rear window
wiper ..........................................38
Refill capacities for fluids ........200
Index
209