1999 FORD EXPEDITION ABS

Replacing tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs
The tail lamp/backup lamp bulbs are
located in the same portion of the
tail lamp assembly, one just below
the other. Follow the same steps to
replace either bulb:
1. Open the liftgate to expose the
lamp assemblies.
2. Remove the two screws from the
lamp assembly.
3. Carefully remove the lamp
assembly off and to the right (it may be necessary to use a screwdriver
to remove the lamp assembly).
4. Twist the bulb connector
1¤4turn counterclockwise and remove it from
the lamp assembly.
5. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.
6. Install the bulb socket into the lamp assembly and rotate clockwise.
7. Carefully install the tail lamp assembly on the tailgate snapping the
three retaining tabs into place.
8. Secure the lamp assembly with two screws.
Replacing foglamp bulbs
1. Remove the bulb socket from the
foglamp by turning
counterclockwise.
2. Disconnect the electrical
connector from the foglamp bulb.
3. Connect the electrical connector to the new foglamp bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in the foglamp turning clockwise.
Maintenance and care
182

Accessory delay ..........................61
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..........................................89
and child safety seats ..............90
description ................................89
disposal ......................................93
indicator light ...........................92
passenger air bag .....................91
Air cleaner filter .......................164
Air conditioning
automatic temperature
control system ......40,41,42,43,45
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................46
Air suspension ...........................109
warning light .............................10
Anti-theft system ........................66
Armrests ......................................76
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................112,113,114
Axle
refill capacities ........................191
Brakes ........................................105
anti-lock ............................105,106
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................106
fluid, checking and adding ....153
shift interlock ..........................111
Break-in period .............................2
CD changer ..................33,35,36,37
Child safety seats
attaching with tether straps ....98
in rear seat ................................96
tether anchorage hardware .....99
Cleaning your vehicle ...............185
engine compartment ..............187
exterior ....................................186
exterior lamps .........................187
interior .....................................188
plastic parts ............................187
washing ....................................185waxing .....................................185
wheels ......................................186
wiper blades ............................188
Compass, electronic ....................57
calibration .................................59
set zone adjustment .................58
Console ........................................63
overhead ...............................55,56
rear ............................................64
Controls
power seat ............................76,77
Coolant ......................................156
checking and adding ..............155
refill capacities ........................156
Customer Assistance
Ford accessories for
your vehicle ..............206,207,208
Ford Extended Service Plan .200
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................205
Getting roadside assistance ...199
Getting the service you need...201
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................210
The Dispute Settlement
Board ..................202,203,204,205
Defrost
rear window ..............................19
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................161
Driving under special
conditions ..................................118
sand .........................................117
snow and ice ...........................119
through water .........................117
Emission control system ..........178
Engine
coolant .....................................154
idle speed control ...................162
service points ..........................150
starting after a collision .........128
Engine block heater .................103
Index
212

Engine oil
checking and adding ..............152
dipstick ....................................150
specifications ...................150,152
Exhaust fumes ..........................103
Fail safe cooling ........................157
Floor mats ...................................64
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..10,114
control trac .............................115
description ..............................115
driving off road .......................117
electronic shift ............19,116,117
indicator light ...........................10
Fuel
choosing the right fuel ...........172
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................177
detergent in fuel .....................173
filling your vehicle
with fuel ...........................170,173
quality ......................................172
running out of fuel .................173
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................170
Fuses ...................................129,130
Garage door opener ....................56
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ..............174,175,176,177
Gauges .........................................11
battery voltage gauge ...............14
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................12
engine oil pressure gauge ........14
fuel gauge ..................................12
odometer ...................................13
speedometer .............................12
tachometer ................................13
trip odometer ............................13
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................121
Hazard flashers .........................128Head
restraints .......74,77,78,79,80,81,82
Headlamps
aiming ......................................184
bulb specifications ..................184
high beam ..............................9,54
Heating ........................................38
heating and air
conditioning system ............38,40
Hood ..........................................149
Ignition .......................................196
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................179
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................188
Keyless entry system
locking and unlocking doors ....73
programming entry code .........72
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........48
Lamps
autolamp system .......................18
daytime running light ...............17
fog lamps ...................................17
headlamps .................................17
headlamps, flash to pass ..........55
instrument panel, dimming .....18
interior lamps .........................184
replacing
bulbs ............179,180,181,182,183
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................48
Liftgate ........................................64
Lights, warning and indicator ......6
air bag ..........................................7
air suspension .........................110
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
door ajar ....................................10
engine oil pressure .....................9
Index
213