2000 FORD EXPEDITION engine

Comfort and convenience
Cabin air filter
Cargo nets
Cargo organizers
Cargo trays
Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Tire step
Travel equipment
Auto headlamps with DRL
Bumper mount bike carrier
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Factory luggage rack adaptors
Fog lights
Framed luggage covers
Heavy-duty battery
Luggage/cargo basket
Removable luggage rack (Track rider bars)
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards (Molded and tubular)
Snow traction cables
Soft luggage cover
Towing mirrors (Removable and permanent)
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Car/truck covers
Cargo liners, interior
Customer assistance
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cause the engine to stumble or stall. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle's operation.)
²Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
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Make checks payable to:
HELM, INCORPORATED
P.O. Box 07150
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for credit card holders only
Obtaining a French owner's guide
French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box
1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
Customer assistance
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Accessory delay ..........................78
Air bag supplemental
restraint system .................114,118
and child safety seats ............116
description .......................114,118
disposal .............................118,121
driver air bag ...................116,119
indicator light ...............9,118,120
operation ..........................116,119
passenger air bag ............116,119
side air bag ..............................118
Air cleaner filter .........199,200,226
Air conditioning ..........................51
automatic temperature
control system ..........................54
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................60
Air suspension ...........................138
description ..............................138
warning light .............................12
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................187
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) .......................134,135
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Armrests ......................................94
Audio system (see Radio) .........25
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................142
fluid, adding ............................194
fluid, checking ........................194
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
fluid, specification ..................232
Auxiliary power point .................24
Axle
lubricant specifications ...229,232
refill capacities ........................226
traction lok ..............................139
Battery .......................................197acid, treating emergencies .....197
charging system
warning light .............................11
jumping a disabled battery ....175
maintenance-free ....................197
replacement, specifications ...226
servicing ..................................197
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................110
Brakes ........................................134
anti-lock ............................134,135
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ......................10,135
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....186
fluid, refill capacities ..............226
fluid, specifications ..........229,232
lubricant specifications ...229,232
parking ....................................136
pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ............21
shift interlock ..........................141
Break-in period .............................3
Capacities for refilling fluids ....226
Cassette tape player ...................25
CD changer .................................47
Certification Label ....................234
Child safety restraints ..............122
child safety belts ....................122
Child safety seats ......................123
in front seat ............................124
in rear seat .......................124,127
tether anchorage hardware ...128
Cleaning your vehicle ...............221
engine compartment ..............222
exterior ....................................222
exterior lamps .........................223
instrument panel ....................224
instrument panel lens ............224
interior ..............................224,225
plastic parts ............................223
safety belts ..............................225
Index
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washing ....................................221
waxing .....................................221
wheels ......................................222
wiper blades ............................223
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............51
Clock .......................................35,44
Compass, electronic ....................71
calibration .................................73
set zone adjustment .................72
Console ........................................80
overhead ...............................69,74
rear ............................................81
Controls
power seat .................................94
Coolant
checking and adding ..............187
refill capacities .................191,226
specifications ...................229,232
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................63
Customer Assistance ................159
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................242
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................235
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............241
Getting roadside assistance ...159
Getting the
service you need ....................235
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................246
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................238
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............241
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................19
Defrost
rear window ..............................21Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................194
engine oil .................................183
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........229
Driveline universal
joint and slip yoke ....................196
Driving under special
conditions ..................................148
mud ..........................................147
sand .........................................147
snow and ice ...........................149
through water ..................147,149
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................175
Emission control system ..........213
Engine ........................................232
check engine/
service engine soon light ...........8
cleaning ...................................222
coolant .....................................187
fail-safe coolant ......................192
idle speed control ...................197
lubrication
specifications ...................229,232
refill capacities ........................226
service points ..........................183
starting after a collision .........160
Engine block heater .................131
Engine oil ..................................183
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................183
checking and adding ..............183
dipstick ....................................183
filter, specifications .........185,226
recommendations ...................185
refill capacities ........................226
specifications ...................229,232
Exhaust fumes ..........................132
Fail safe cooling ........................192
Index
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Floor mats ...................................81
Fluid capacities .........................226
Foglamps .....................................20
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..12,144
control trac ........................22,145
description ..............................145
driving off road .......................147
electronic shift ...................22,146
indicator light ...........................12
preparing to
drive your vehicle ...................140
Fuel ............................................206
calculating fuel economy .......210
cap ...........................................209
capacity ...................................226
choosing the right fuel ...........208
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................213
detergent in fuel .....................209
filling your vehicle
with fuel ....................206,209,210
filter, specifications .........210,226
fuel pump shut-off switch .....160
gauge .........................................14
improving fuel economy ........210
low fuel warning light ................8
octane rating ....................208,232
quality ......................................208
running out of fuel .................209
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................206
Fuses ...................................161,162
Garage door opener ....................70
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............209
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................210
Gauges .........................................14
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant
temperature gauge ...................15
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................14odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................16
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating) .....149
calculating ...............................151
definition .................................149
driving with a heavy load ......149
location ....................................149
GVWR (Gross
Vehicle Weight Rating) .............149
calculating ........................149,151
definition .................................149
driving with a heavy load ......149
location ....................................149
Hazard flashers .........................160
Head restraints ......................92,97
Headlamps ...................................19
aiming ......................................221
autolamp system .......................20
bulb specifications ..................219
daytime running lights .............19
flash to pass ..............................19
high beam ............................11,19
replacing bulbs .......................216
turning on and off ....................19
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................51
heating and
air conditioning system ............51
Hood ..........................................182
Ignition .......................................232
positions of the ignition ...........62
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................123
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................215
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................224
cluster ...................................8,224
Index
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lighting up
panel and interior .....................20
location of components ..............8
Jump-starting your vehicle ......175
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................89
locking and unlocking doors ....91
programming entry code .........90
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........62
Lamps
autolamp system .......................20
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................219
cargo lamps ...............................20
daytime running light ...............19
fog lamps ...................................20
headlamps .................................19
headlamps, flash to pass ..........19
instrument panel, dimming .....20
interior lamps ...............75,76,220
replacing
bulbs ............215,216,217,218,219
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................63
Liftgate ........................................81
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ..........................................9
air suspension .........................139
anti-lock brakes (ABS) .....10,135
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ....................................12
engine oil pressure ...................11
high beam .................................11
low fuel ........................................8
low washer fluid .......................12
safety belt .................................10service engine soon ....................8
turn signal indicator .................10
Load limits .................................149
GAWR ......................................149
GVWR ......................................149
trailer towing ..........................149
Loading instructions .................151
Locks
autolock .....................................89
childproof ..................................78
doors ..........................................78
Lubricant specifications ....229,232
Lumbar support, seats ...............92
Message center ......................17,71
english/metric button ...............17
menu button .............................17
Mirrors .........................................76
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .........................76
fold away ...................................80
heated ........................................79
programmable memory ............88
side view mirrors (power) .......79
Moon roof ....................................70
Motorcraft parts .................210,226
Octane rating ............................208
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................183
Overdrive .....................................68
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................85
Parking brake ............................136
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....226
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............21
Power adjustable foot pedals .....21
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................166
Power door locks ...................78,89
Power steering ...................137,138
fluid, checking and adding ....193
fluid, refill capacity ................226
Index
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity-4x2 without air
suspension98.6L (26.0 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity-4x4 vehicles
and 4x2 vehicles with rear load
level suspension113.6L (30.0 gallons)
Engine oil (includes filter change) 5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel.
Coolant capacity
1Refer toRefill capacitiesin the
Capacities and specifications
chapter.
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4R70W
213.1L (13.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4R100 (4x2)215.0L (15.9 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity-4R100 (4x4)215.5L (16.4 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.3
1
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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