1999 FORD EXPEDITION trailer

Driving while you tow
Do not drive faster than 88 km/h (55 mph) when towing a trailer.
Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades.
When towing a trailer:
²Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. This will
eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel
economy and transmission cooling.
²Anticipate stops and brake gradually.
Exceeding the GCWR rating may cause internal transmission
damage and void your warranty coverage.
Servicing after towing
If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require more
frequent service intervals. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance guide
for more information.
Towing behind another vehicle
Do not tow your vehicle behind another vehicle, such as an RV.
Your vehicle cannot be flat-towed with all wheels on the ground.
Trailer towing tips
²Practice turning, stopping and backing up in an area before starting on
a trip to get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning,
make wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other
obstacles.
²Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
²The trailer tongue weight should be 10% of the loaded trailer weight.
²After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
²When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place
the gearshift in P (Park) and increase idle speed. This aids engine
cooling and air conditioner efficiency.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels.
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Launching or retrieving a boat
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,
²Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper and
²Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (six inches) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and
causing internal transmission damage.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the
water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed
from the water.
LUGGAGE RACK (IF EQUIPPED)
The rear crossbar can be adjusted to fit the item being carried. The front
crossbar does not move.
To adjust the luggage rack, push the
adjustment lever forward (toward
the front of the vehicle), then slide
the crossbar forward and lock the
adjusting levers by pushing them
down (toward the back of the
vehicle). Pull the crossbar rearward
to ensure that it is locked in place.
Load luggage at the front crossbar and adjust the rear crossbar as
necessary.
²Do not exceed 90.7 kg (200 lb) of luggage if the weight is placed
directly on the crossbars.
²Do not exceed 68 kg (150 lb) if the weight is resting directly on the
roof.
Use adjustable tie down loops to secure the load.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
7 5A Aux A/C Blower Relay, Console Blower
8 5A Radio, Remote Entry Module, GEM Module
9 Ð Not Used
10 Ð Not Used
11 30A Front Washer Pump Relay, Wiper Run/Park
Relay, Wiper Hi/LO Relay, Windshield Wiper
Motor, Rear Washer Pump Relay
12 Ð Not Used
13 20A Stop Lamp Switch (Lamps), Turn/Hazard
Flasher, Speed Control Module
14 15A Rear Wipers, Running Board Lamps,
Battery Saver Relay, Interior Lamp Relay,
Accessory Delay Relay (Power Windows)
15 5A Stop Lamp Switch, (Speed Control, Brake
Shift Interlock, ABS, PCM Module Inputs),
GEM Module
16 20A Headlamps (Hi Beams), Cluster (Hi Beam
Indicator)
17 10A Heated Mirrors, Heated Grid Switch
Indicator
18 5A Instrument Illumination (Dimmer Switch
Power)
19 Ð Not Used
20 5A Audio, Four Wheel Air Suspension (4WAS)
Module, GEM Module
21 15A Starter Relay, Fuse 20
22 10A Air Bag Module
23 10A Aux A/C, Heated Seats, Trailer Tow Battery
Charge, Turn/Hazard Flasher, Console
Blower Door Actuator
24 10A Climate Mode Switch (Blower Relay),
EATC (via fuse 7), EATC Blower Relay
25 5A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS)
Module
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If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Carechapter.
The high-current fuses are coded as follows.
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
1 25A * Power Point
2 30A* Powertrain Control Module
3 30A* Headlamps/Autolamps
4 25A* Console Powerpoint
5 20A* Trailer Tow Backup/Park Lamps
6 15A* Parklamps/Autolamps
7 20A* Horn
8 30A* Power Door Locks
9 15A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL), Fog Lamps
10 20A* Fuel Pump
11 20A* Alternator Field
MAXI
FUSE
115MAXI
FUSE
116MAXI
FUSE
117
MAXI
FUSE
118
MAXI
FUSE
111MAXI
FUSE
112MAXI
FUSE
113
MAXI
FUSE
114
MAXI
FUSE
107MAXI
FUSE
108MAXI
FUSE
109
MAXI
FUSE
110
MAXI
FUSE
103MAXI
FUSE
104MAXI
FUSE
105
MAXI
FUSE
106
MAXI
FUSE
101MAXI
FUSE
102 CB601 CB602 FUSE 17 FUSE 18FUSE 21 FUSE 22
FUSE 19 FUSE 20FUSE 23
FULL
RELAY 302R 401
D 501 FUSE 24
FUSE 15 FUSE 16
FUSE 13 FUSE 14
FUSE 11 FUSE 12
FUSE 9 FUSE 10
FUSE 7 FUSE 8
FUSE 5 FUSE 6
FUSE 3 FUSE 4
FUSE 1 FUSE 2
D 503 D 502
FULL
RELAY 301HALF
RELAY
207
FULL
RELAY 303
FULL
RELAY 304
HALF
RELAY
201
HALF
RELAY
202HALF
RELAY 208
HALF
RELAY 209
HALF
RELAY 205
HALF
RELAY 206
HALF
RELAY
203
HALF
RELAY
204
HALF
RELAY
212
HALF
RELAY
210HALF
RELAY
213
HALF
RELAY
211
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
12 10A* Rear Wipers
13 Ð Not Used
14 Ð Not Used
15 10A* Running Board Lamps
16 Ð Not Used
17 Ð Not Used
18 15A* Powertrain Control Module, Fuel Injectors,
Fuel Pump, Mass Air Flow Sensor
19 10A* Trailer Tow Stop and Right Turn Lamp
20 10A* Trailer Tow Stop and Left Turn Lamp
21 Ð Not Used
22 Ð Not Used
23 15A* Powertrain Control Module, HEGO Sensors,
Canister Vent
24 15A* Powertrain C ontrol Module, Automatic
Transmission, CMS Sensor
101 30A** Trailer Tow Battery Charge
102 50A** Four Wheel Antilock Brake Module
103 50A** Junction Block Battery Feed
104 30A** 4x4 Shift Motor & Clutch
105 40A** Climate Control Front Blower
106 Ð Not Used
107 Ð Not Used
108 30A** Trailer Tow Electric Brake
109 50A** Air Suspension Compressor
110 30A** Moonroof, Flip Windows and Heated Seats
111 50A** Ignition Switch Battery Feed (Start Circuit)
112 30A** Drivers Power Seat, Adjustable Pedals
113 50A** Ignition Switch Battery Feed (Run and
Accessory Circuits)
114 30A** Climate Control Auxiliary Blower
115 Ð Not Used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingDescription
116 40A** Rear Window Defroster, Heated Mirrors
117 Ð Not Used
118 Ð Not Used
201 Ð Trailer Tow Park Lamp Relay
202 Ð Front Wiper Run/Park Relay
203 Ð Trailer Tow Backup Lamp Relay
204 Ð A/C Clutch Relay
205 Ð Horn Relay
206 Ð Foglamp Relay
207 Ð Front Washer Pump Relay
208 Ð Rear Washer Pump Relay
209 Ð Front Wiper Hi/Lo Relay
210 Ð Not Used
211 Ð Not Used
212 Ð Rear Wiper Up Relay
213 Ð Rear Wiper Down Relay
301 Ð Fuel Pump Relay
302 Ð Trailer Tow Battery Charge Relay
303 Ð Not Used
304 Ð Powertrain Control Module Relay
401 Ð Not Used
501 Ð Powertrain Control Module Diode
502 Ð A/C Clutch Diode
503 Ð Not Used
601 30A Delayed Accessory (Power Windows, Flip
Windows, Moonroof)
602 Ð Not Used
*Mini fuses **Maxi fuses
Relays
Relays are located in the power distribution box and should be replaced
by qualified technicians.
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4. Check the fluid level in the
reservoir. It should be between the
MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
5. If the fluid is low, add fluid in
small amounts, continuously
checking the level until it reaches
the range between the MIN and
MAX lines. Be sure to put the cap
back on the reservoir.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
Checking automatic transmission fluid
Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission is not
working properly, i.e., if the transmission slips or shifts slowly or if you
notice some sign of fluid leakage.
Automatic transmission fluid expands when warmed. To obtain an
accurate fluid check, drive the vehicle until it is at normal operating
temperature (approximately 30 km [20 miles]). If your vehicle has been
operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag.
MAX
MIN
MAX
MIN
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²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
2 km/h [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
²Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bug
deflectors, rollover/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) may
reduce fuel economy.
²Use of fuel blended with alcohol may lower fuel economy.
²Fuel economy may decrease with lower temperatures during the first
12±16 km (8±10 miles) of driving.
²Flat terrain driving improves fuel economy over hilly roads.
²Transmissions give their best fuel economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure on the gas pedal.
²Four-wheel-drive operation (if equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
²Close windows for high speed driving.
EPA window sticker
Every new vehicle should have the EPA window sticker. Contact your
dealer if the window sticker is not supplied with your vehicle. The EPA
window sticker should be your guide for the fuel economy comparisons
with other vehicles.
It is important to note the box in the lower left corner of the window
sticker. These numbers represent the Range of Km/L (MPG) expected on
the vehicle, depending upon the driver's method of operation and
conditions.
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