2004 FORD EXPEDITION maintenance

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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification label may be located.
The Certification label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver’s side.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block and transmission.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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Transmission/Transaxle code designations
You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certification
label which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle each code represents.
Truck application:
Code Transmission Description
Manual transmission
M Manual 5–speed overdrive (Mazda R2)
C Manual 5–speed overdrive (Close ratio)
W Manual 5–speed overdrive (Dana ZF)
G Manual 6–speed ZF
Automatic transmission
U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
T Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E)
E Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R100)
J Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55E)
Electric
H One speed electric
D Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R44E)
R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S)
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Passenger car application:
Code Transmission/Transaxle Description
Front wheel drive manual transaxle
R5–speed overdrive (MTX75)
W5–speed overdrive (M5)
Front wheel drive automatic transaxle
E4–speed overdrive (4FE)
J3–speed (Mazda)
L4–speed overdrive (AX4S)
P4–speed overdrive (4F20E)
X4–speed overdrive (4F50N)
Y4–speed overdrive (CD4E)
Rear wheel drive manual transaxle
55–speed (Mazda M5)
Rear wheel drive automatic transmission
U4–speed overdrive (4R70W)
A5–speed overdrive (5R55N)
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A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................201
Accessory delay ........................106
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................174–175, 179
and child safety seats ............176
description ......................175, 179
disposal ....................................182
driver air bag ..................177, 180
indicator light .................178, 182
operation .........................177, 180
passenger air bag ...........177, 180
Air cleaner filter .......309–310, 325
Air conditioning
auxiliary heater and air
conditioner ................................85
Air suspension ...........................204
description ..............................204
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................290
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................201–202
Armrests ....................................146
Audio system (see Radio) .........17
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................211
fluid, adding ............................307
fluid, checking ........................307
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
fluid, specification ..................331
Auxiliary power point ...............103
Axle
lubricant specifications ..328, 331
refill capacities ........................325
B
Battery .......................................288acid, treating emergencies .....288
jumping a disabled battery ....258
maintenance-free ....................288
replacement, specifications ...325
servicing ..................................288
BeltMinder .................................170
Brakes ........................................201
anti-lock ...........................201–202
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............202
fluid, checking and adding ....307
fluid, refill capacities ..............325
fluid, specifications .........328, 331
lubricant specifications ..328, 331
parking ....................................202
shift interlock ..........................210
Bulbs ............................................91
C
Calculating load ........................231
Capacities for refilling fluids ....325
CD-single premium .....................17
Cell phone use ..........................129
Certification Label ....................333
Changing a tire .........................253
Child safety restraints ..............183
child safety belts ....................183
Child safety seats ......................186
in front seat ............................187
in rear seat ......................187, 190
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............276
instrument panel ....................278
interior .............................278–279
plastic parts ............................277
safety belts ..............................278
washing ....................................275
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................186
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................305
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................278
cluster ........................................10
lighting up panel and interior...89
J
Jack ............................................253
positioning ...............................253
storage .....................................253
Jump-starting your vehicle ......258
K
Keyless entry system
programming entry code .......140
Keys ...................................141–143
positions of the ignition .........197
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................87
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................92
daytime running light ...............88
fog lamps ...................................87
headlamps .................................87
headlamps, flash to pass ..........88
instrument panel, dimming .....89
interior lamps .....................90–93
replacing bulbs .............91, 93–96
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................90
Liftgate ..............................130, 134
Lights, warning and indicator ....10anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........202
Limited-slip axle .......................207
Load limits .................................229
GAWR ......................................229
GVWR ......................................229
trailer towing ..........................229
Loading instructions .................230
Locks
childproof ................................132
doors ........................................132
Lubricant specifications ...328, 331
Lumbar support, seats .............147
M
Message center .........................119
english/metric button .............124
system check button ..............125
warning messages ...................125
Mirrors ...............................101, 106
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................106
fold away .................................108
heated ......................................107
programmable memory ..135, 148
side view mirrors (power) .....107
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft parts ................300, 325
N
Navigation system .......................44
quick start .................................48
radio functions ..........................50
setting the clock .......................77
O
Octane rating ............................299
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Oil (see Engine oil) ..................285
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................134
Parking brake ............................202
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....325
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) .............108
Power adjustable foot pedals ...108
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................243
Power door locks ......................132
Power point ...............................103
Power steering ..................203–204
fluid, checking and adding ....306
fluid, refill capacity ................325
fluid, specifications .........328, 331
Power Windows .........................105
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................207
R
Radio ............................................17
Rear window defroster ...............86
Relays ........................................242
Remote entry system .......133–134
illuminated entry ....................137
locking/unlocking
doors ........................132–134, 138
opening the trunk ...................134
panic alarm .............................134
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................137
Reverse sensing system ...........214Roadside assistance ..................239
Roof rack ...................................131
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........174
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..........160, 163–166, 168
Safety Canopy ...........................179
Safety defects, reporting ..........274
Safety restraints ........160, 163–168
belt minder .............................170
extension assembly ................173
for adults .........................164–166
for children .....................182–183
lap belt ....................................168
safety belt maintenance .........174
warning light and chime..169–170
Safety seats for children ..........186
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............160
Seats ..........................................145
child safety seats ....................186
climate control ........................149
memory seat ...................135, 148
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............141–143
Servicing your vehicle ..............281
Snowplowing .................................7
Spare tire (see
Changing the Tire) ...................253
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................325, 331
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................328, 331
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