2000 FORD EXPEDITION check engine light

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights and
Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
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.
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
215

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
248

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
249

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
251