2004 FORD EXPEDITION maintenance

Changing tires with TPMS
It is recommended that you always
have your tires serviced by a dealer
or qualified technician.Each road
tire is equipped with a tire
pressure sensor mounted on the
wheel inside the tire connected
to the valve stem. The tire
pressure sensor must be unbolted from the wheel prior to tire
removal. The sensor can be removed by loosening the nut at the
valve stem. Failure to remove the sensor may damage it.The
rubber grommet (washer) between the wheel and the tire pressure
sensor needs to be replaced when any tire is changed to minimize air
leaks.
The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using
a tire gauge, refer toChecking the tire pressurein this chapter.
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires you
currently have on your vehicle.
The tires on your vehicle have all weather treads to provide traction in
rain and snow. However, in some climates, you may need to use snow
tires and chains.
Follow these guidelines when using snow tires and chains:
•Use only cable type chains or chains offered by Ford as an accessory
or equivalent. Other conventional link type chains may contact and
cause damage to the vehicle’s wheel house and/or body.
•Do not install chains on the front wheels. Chains on the front wheels
may interfere with suspension components.
•Install chains securely, verifying that the chains do not touch any
wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.
•Drive cautiously. If you hear the chains rub or bang against your
vehicle, stop and re-tighten the chains. If this does not work, remove
the chains to prevent damage to your vehicle.
•If possible, avoid fully loading your vehicle.
•Remove the tire chains when they are no longer needed. Do not use
tire chains on dry roads.
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•The suspension insulation and bumpers will help prevent vehicle
damage. Do not remove these components from your vehicle when
using snow tires and chains.
•Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire chains on your vehicle.
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.6L V8 engine 5.4L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1634 FA-1634
Battery BTX-65-650 BTX-65-650
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Oil filter FL-820-S FL-820-S
PCV valve EV-233 EV-238
Spark plugs* AGSF-32PM AGSF-22WM
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(includes filter
change)
6
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil (US)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)All 5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 106L
(28.0 gallons)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F4R70/75 E-W 13.1L
(13.9 quarts)2
Transfer case
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT F4x4 vehicles 1.9L
(2.0 quarts)
Engine coolant
3Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.6L V8 engine
with 1 row
radiator19.0L
(20.1 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine
with 1 row
radiator21.0L
(22.2 quarts)
4.6L V8 engine
with 1 row
radiator and aux
rear heat21.0L
(22.2 quarts)
5.4L V8 engine
with 1 row
radiator and aux
rear heat23.0L
(24.3 quarts)
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant4x4 vehicles 1.8-2.0L
(3.5-3.7 pints)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Rear axle
lubricant
4Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantConventional
differential
(8.8 inch axle)1.90L
(4.0 pints)
Conventional
differential
(9.75 inch axle)2.13L
(4.5 pints)
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantLimited-slip
differential
(8.8 inch axle)
5
1.77L
(3.75 pints)5
Limited-slip
differential
(9.75 inch axle)
5
2.01L
(4.25 pints)5
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateAll 4.1L
(4.5 quarts)
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary
based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount
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of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on
the dipstick’s normal operating range.
3Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.
4Your vehicle’s rear axle is filled with a synthetic rear axle lubricant and
is considered lubricated for life. These lubricants are not to be checked
or changed unless a leak is suspected, service is required or the axle has
been submerged in water. The axle lubricant should be changed any time
the axle has been submerged in water.
Service refill capacities are determined by filling the rear axle 23mm
(0.9 inch) below the bottom of the filler hole.
5Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 (or equivalent)
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A for complete refill of Limited
Slip axles. For complete refills, fill using the Additive Friction Modifier
first.
6Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine
oil need only meet the requirements of Ford specification
WSS-M2C153–H and the API Certification mark.
LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Hinges, latches,
striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
springMulti-Purpose
GreaseXG-4 or XL-5 ESR-M1C159-A
or ESB-M1C93-B
Lock cylinders,
swing-away
spare tire carrier
padlockPenetrating and
Lock LubricantMotorcraft XL-1 none
Brake fluid Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-1 ESA-M6C25-A
and DOT 3
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ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Driveshaft, slip
spline, double
Cardan joint
center ballPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-K or
XG-1-C or
XG-1-TESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolant Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1
Engine oil Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend
Motor Oil
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil (Canada)XO-5W20-QSP
(US)
CXO-5W20–
LSP12 (Canada)WSS-M2C153-H
and API
Certification
Mark
4x4 front wheel
bearings, 4x4
spindle needle
bearings, spindle
thrust bearings
& front drive
axle u-joint/slip
splineHigh
Temperature
4x4 Front Axle
& Wheel Bearing
GreaseE8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A
Automatic
transmission
(4R70/75 E-W)
1
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT FXT-5-QM
MERCONV
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
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ItemFord part
nameFord part
numberFord
specification
Rear axle Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubeXY-75W90–
QFEHPmeets API GL-5
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubeXY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192-A
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
75W-90 Fuel
Efficient High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubeXY-75W90–
QFEHPmeets API GL-5
Transfer case
(4X4)Motorcraft
MERCONAT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Windshield
washer fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. Check the container to verify the fluid being added is of the
correct type. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
Some transmission fluids may be labeled as dual usage, such as
MERCONand MERCONV. These dual usage fluids are not to be used
in an automatic transmission that requires use of the MERCONtype
fluid. However, these dual usage fluids may be used in transmissions that
require the MERCONV type fluid.
MERCONand MERCONV type fluids are not interchangeable.
DO NOT mix MERCONand MERCONV. Use of a transmission
fluid that indicates dual usage (MERCONand MERCONV) in
an automatic transmission application requiring MERCONmay
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cause transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the
recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.
2Add 118 ml (4 oz.) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A for complete refill of Ford
Limited Slip rear axles.
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 9.37:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Vehicle dimensions 4x2 mm (in) 4x4 mm (in)
(1) Overall length 5228
(205.8)5228
(205.8)
(2) Vehicle width
(Body)2000
(78.7)2000
(78.7)
(2) Vehicle width
including mirrors2390
(94.1)2390
(94.1)
(2) Vehicle width
with mirrors folded2029
(79.9)2029
(79.9)
(2) Vehicle width
with optional running boards2074
(81.7)2074
(81.7)
(3) Overall height
(with roof rack)1948
(76.7)1944
(76.5)
(4) Wheelbase 3023
(119.0)3023
(119.0)
(5) Track - Front 1701
(67.0)1701
(67.0)
(5) Track - Rear 1708
(67.3)1708
(67.3)
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