2000 FORD EXPEDITION ignition

Cleaner air
Ford approves the use of reformulated ªcleaner-burningº gasolines to
improve air quality. These gasolines may contain oxygenates up to 10%
ethanol or 15% MTBE.
Running out of fuel
Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverse
affect on powertrain components.
If you have run out of fuel:
²You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times after
refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
²Your ªService Engine Soonº indicator may come on. For more
information on the ªService Engine Soonº indicator, refer to the
Instrumentationchapter.
Fuel Filler Cap
Your fuel tank filler cap has an indexed design with a 1/8 turn on/off
feature.
When fueling your vehicle:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap from the fuel filler pipe.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
If the ªService Engine Soon/Check Engineº indicator comes on and stays
on when you start the engine, the fuel filler cap may not be properly
installed. Turn off the engine, remove the fuel filler cap, align the cap
properly and reinstall it.
If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler
cap that is designed for your vehicle. The customer warranty may
be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if the
correct genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
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converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
²Use only the specified fuel listed.
²Avoid running out of fuel.
²Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
²Have the items listed in your Scheduled Maintenance Guide performed
according to the specified schedule.
The scheduled maintenance items listed in the Scheduled Maintenance
Guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its
emissions system.
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for
maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting
emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine
Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dry
ground cover. The emission system heats up the engine
compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire.
Illumination of the ªCheck Engineº light, charging system warning light
or the temperature warning light, fluid leaks, strange odors, smoke or
loss of engine power, could indicate that the emission control system is
not working properly.
Exhaust leaks may result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger compartment.
Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº for complete emission warranty
information.
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 281 330
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056 inch)
Ignition system Coil on plug Coil on plug
Compression ratio 9.0:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions 4x2 mm (in) 4x4 mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5 196.0
(204.6)5 196.0
(204.6)
(2) Vehicle width 2 000.0
(78.7)
12 000.0
(78.7)1
*width including
mirrors2 293
(90.3)2 293
(90.3)
*with optional
running boards2 071
(81.5)2 071
(81.5)
(3) Overall height
21 943.0
(76.5)1 992.0
(78.4)
(4) Wheelbase 3 023.0
(119.0)3 023.0
(119.0)
(5) Track - Front 1 661.0
(65.4)1 661.0
(65.4)
(5) Track - Rear 1 663.0
(65.5)1 663.0
(65.5)
1Vehicle width, including mirrors: 2 293.0 mm (90.3 in)
2Vehicle equipped with 16º tires and base suspension
Capacities and specifications
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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
250

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