2001 FORD EXPEDITION headlamp

Replacing license plate lamp bulbs
The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:
1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.
2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.
3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.
4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.
Using the right bulbs
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must
be marked with an authorized“D.O.T.”for North America and an“E”for
Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern and safe
visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the
lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Headlamps 2 9007
Front park/turn lamps 2 3157 AK (amber)
Foglamps 2 899
Dome/map lamps 2 579
Turn/tail/brake lamps 2 3157K
Liftgate lamp 2 916
Backup lamp 2 3156K
License lamp 2 168
High-mount brake
lamp3 912
Running board lamp
(if equipped)2 168
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer
Maintenance and care
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REPLACING THE INTERIOR BULBS
Check the operation of the following interior bulbs frequently:
•interior overhead lamp
•map lamp
For bulb replacement, see a dealer or qualified technician.
Map lamps
To change the map lamp bulbs:
1. Use a small screwdriver to
remove the map lamp lens.
2. To remove the old bulb, twist
1⁄4
turn and pull it out.
3. Twist in a new bulb.
4. Align and press the map lamp
lens back on and test the lamp
operation.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
Maintenance and care
242

Carpeted cargo mat
Dash trim (wood grain)
Engine block heaters
Tire step
Travel equipment
Auto headlamps with DRL
Bike rack
Bumper mount bike carrier
Canoe carrier
Cell phone holder
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Factory luggage rack adaptors
Fog lights
Framed luggage covers
Hard side luggage box
Hard side ski box
Heavy-duty battery
Kayak carrier
Luggage/cargo basket
Removable luggage rack (Track rider bars)
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards (Molded and tubular)
Seatback organizer
Ski/snowboard carrier
Snow traction cables
Soft luggage cover
Towing mirrors (Removable and permanent)
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Customer assistance
266

Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................232
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........19
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................17
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................168
calculating ...............................170
definition .................................168
driving with a heavy load ......168
location ....................................168
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................168
calculating .......................168, 170
definition .................................168
driving with a heavy load ......168
location ....................................168
H
Hazard flashers .........................179
Head restraints .................104, 109
Headlamps ...................................21
aiming ......................................242
autolamp system .......................23
bulb specifications ..................241
daytime running lights .............21
flash to pass ..............................21
high beam ...........................13, 21
replacing bulbs .......................237
turning on and off ....................21
warning chime ..........................15Heating ........................................56
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................56
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ............................84, 86–87
Hood ..........................................202
I
Ignition .................................68, 254
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................138
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................236
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................246
cluster ................................10, 246
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................22
location of components ............10
J
Jack ............................................188
positioning ...............................188
storage .....................................188
Jump-starting your vehicle ......194
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................101
locking and unlocking doors ..102
programming entry code .......101
Keys .......................................93, 95
key in ignition chime ...............15
positions of the ignition ...........68
Index
274

L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................23
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................241
cargo lamps ...............................22
daytime running light ...............21
fog lamps ...................................22
headlamps .................................21
headlamps, flash to pass ..........21
instrument panel, dimming .....22
interior lamps .............82–83, 242
replacing bulbs ...............236–241
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................68
Liftgate ........................................92
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
air bag ........................................11
air suspension .........................157
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....12, 153
anti-theft ...................................13
brake ..........................................12
charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................13
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................14
engine oil pressure ...................13
high beam .................................13
low fuel ......................................10
low washer fluid .......................14
safety belt .................................12
service engine soon ..................10
speed control ............................73
turn signal indicator .................12
Load limits .................................168
GAWR ......................................168
GVWR ......................................168
trailer towing ..........................168
Loading instructions .................170Locks
autolock ...................................101
childproof ..................................89
doors ..........................................89
Lubricant specifications ...251, 254
Lumbar support, seats .............106
M
Message center .....................19, 78
english/metric button ...............19
menu button .............................20
Mirrors .........................................83
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................83
fold away ...................................91
heated ........................................90
programmable memory ..........100
side view mirrors (power) .......90
Moon roof ....................................77
Motorcraft parts ................231, 248
O
Octane rating ............................229
Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................203
Overdrive .....................................75
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................97
Parking brake ............................154
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....248
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................23
Index
275