2001 FORD EXPEDITION warning

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 L/100 km (MPG)
expected on the vehicle under optimum conditions. Your fuel economy
may vary depending upon the method of operation and conditions.
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM
Your vehicle is equipped with various emission control components and a
catalytic converter which will enable your vehicle to comply with
applicable exhaust emission standards. To make sure that the catalytic
converter and other emission control components continue to work
properly:
•Use only the specified fuel listed.
•Avoid running out of fuel.
•Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at
high speeds.
•Have 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“Check Engine”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.
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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 yourWarranty Guidefor complete emission warranty
information.
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“Check Engine/Service Engine
Soon”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“Check Engine/Service Engine Soon”light on.
If the vehicle’s powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a“not ready for I/M test”
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:
•First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
•Next, 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:
•Headlamps
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A
Accessory delay ..........................89
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................128–129, 134
and child safety seats ............131
description ......................129, 134
disposal ............................133, 137
driver air bag ..................131, 135
indicator light ...........11, 133, 136
operation .........................131, 135
passenger air bag ...........131, 135
side air bag ..............................134
Air cleaner filter .......220–221, 248
Air conditioning ..........................56
automatic temperature
control system ..........................60
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................66
Air suspension ...........................156
description ..............................156
warning light .............................14
Ambulance packages ....................5
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................208
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................152–153
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................13
Armrests ....................................106
Audio system (see Radio) .........27
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................160
fluid, adding ............................215
fluid, checking ........................215
fluid, refill capacities ..............248fluid, specification ..................254
Auxiliary power point .................26
Axle
lubricant
specifications ..................251, 254
refill capacities ........................248
traction lok ..............................157
B
Battery .......................................217
acid, treating emergencies .....217
charging system
warning light .............................13
jumping a disabled battery ....194
maintenance-free ....................217
replacement, specifications ...248
servicing ..................................217
voltage gauge ............................18
Belt minder ...............................124
Brakes ........................................152
anti-lock ...........................152–153
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 153
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....206
fluid, refill capacities ..............248
fluid, specifications .........251, 254
lubricant
specifications ..................251, 254
parking ....................................154
pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................23
shift interlock ..........................159
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....248
Index
271

Cassette tape player ...................28
CD changer .................................52
Certification Label ....................256
Child safety restraints ..............137
child safety belts ....................137
Child safety seats ......................138
attaching with tether
straps ...............................143–144
in front seat ............................140
in rear seat ..............140, 142–143
Cleaning your vehicle ...............242
engine compartment ..............244
exterior ............................243–244
exterior lamps .........................245
instrument cluster lens ..........246
instrument panel ....................246
interior .............................246–247
plastic parts ............................245
safety belts ..............................247
washing ....................................243
waxing .....................................243
wheels ......................................244
windows ..................................246
wiper blades ............................245
woodtone trim ........................247
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............56
Clock ......................................37, 49
Compass, electronic ....................78
calibration .................................80
set zone adjustment .................79
Console ........................................91
overhead ........................75–76, 81
rear ............................................91
Controls
power seat ...............................106Coolant
checking and adding ..............208
refill capacities ................212, 248
specifications ..................251, 254
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................69
Customer Assistance ................178
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................264
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................257
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................263
Getting roadside assistance ...178
Getting the service you
need .........................................257
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................268
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................260
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................263
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................21
Defrost
rear window ..............................23
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................215
engine oil .................................203
Doors
door ajar warning .....................14
lubricant specifications ..........251
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................217
Index
272

Driving under special
conditions ..................................167
mud ..........................................166
sand .........................................166
snow and ice ...........................167
through water .................166, 168
E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................194
Emission control system ..........235
Engine ........................................254
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................244
coolant .....................................208
fail-safe coolant ......................213
idle speed control ...................217
lubrication specifications ......251,
254
refill capacities ........................248
service points ..........................203
starting after a collision .........179
Engine block heater .................150
Engine oil ..................................203
change oil soon warning,
message center .......................203
checking and adding ..............203
dipstick ....................................203
filter, specifications ........205, 248
recommendations ...................205
refill capacities ........................248
specifications ..................251, 254
Exhaust fumes ..........................150
F
Fail safe cooling ........................213Floor mats ...................................92
Fluid capacities .........................248
Foglamps .....................................22
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................14, 163
control trac .......................24, 163
description ..............................164
driving off road .......................165
electronic shift ..................24, 164
indicator light ...........................14
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................158
Fuel ............................................227
calculating fuel economy .......232
cap ...........................................231
capacity ...................................248
choosing the right fuel ...........229
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................235
detergent in fuel .....................230
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................227, 231–232
filter, specifications ........231, 248
fuel pump shut-off switch .....179
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........232
low fuel warning light ..............10
octane rating ...................229, 254
quality ......................................230
running out of fuel .................230
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................227
Fuses ..................................181–182
G
Garage door opener ..............76, 84
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............231
Index
273

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

Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................185
Power door locks ................89, 101
Power steering ..................155–156
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacity ................248
fluid, specifications .........251, 254
Preparing to drive your vehicle 158
R
Radio ............................................27
Rear window defroster ...............23
Relays ................................181, 188
Remote entry system ...........96–97
illuminated entry ......................99
locking/unlocking doors .....96–97
panic alarm ...............................97
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................98
replacing the batteries .............97
Reverse sensing system .............24
Roof rack ...................................177
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ...................15, 116–117,
119–120, 123
Safety defects, reporting ..........270
Safety restraints ...............116–117,
119–121, 123
belt minder .............................124
cleaning the safety belts .......127,
247
extension assembly ................123
for adults .................117, 119–120
for children .............................137lap belt ....................................122
warning light and
chime ...................12, 15, 123–124
Safety seats for children ..........138
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................116
Seats ..........................................104
child safety seats ....................138
cleaning ...................................247
memory seat ...................100, 108
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................93, 95
Servicing your vehicle ..............201
Snowplowing .................................5
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................248, 254
Special notice ................................5
ambulance conversions ..............5
utility-type vehicles ....................5
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................251, 254
Speed control ..............................69
Speedometer ...............................17
Starting your vehicle ........147–149
jump starting ..........................194
Steering
speed sensitive .......................156
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................73
T
Tachometer .................................18
Tires ...........................188, 223–224
changing ..................188–189, 191
checking the pressure ............224
Index
276