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economy under current driving conditions. Additionally, keeping records
during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel
economy. In general, lower temperatures give lower fuel economy.
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105 km/h]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between the top gears occurs. Unnecessary
shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toMaintenance product
specifications and capacitiesin this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found inscheduled maintenance information.
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Item Capacity Ford part nameFord part number /
Ford specification
Fuel tank (Standard)28.0 gallons
(106.0L)——
Fuel tank
(Expedition EL – U.S. only)33.5 gallons
(126.8L)
Fuel tank
(Expedition Max – Canada
only)33.5 gallons
(126.8L)
1Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.2Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C930-A and the API Certification mark.3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and
if equipped with an in-tank cooler.4Automatic transmissions that require MERCON
SP should only use MERCON
SP fluid. Use of a
dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCON
SP may cause transmission
damage. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.
Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage.5Add 4 oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for complete refill of Ford
Limited Slip rear axles.6Your 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.
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change oil soon warning,
message center .......................349
checking and adding ..............349
dipstick ....................................349
filter, specifications ........351, 375
recommendations ...................351
refill capacities ........................376
specifications ..........................376
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................268
F
Fail safe cooling ........................358
Family entertainment system ....48
Floor mats .................................145
Fluid capacities .........................376
Foglamps .....................................87
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......290
control trac .............................290
description ..............................291
driving off road .......................293
indicator light .........................290
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................279
Fuel ............................................360
calculating fuel
economy ..................123, 135, 365
cap ...........................................362
capacity ...................................376
choosing the right fuel ...........363
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................368
detergent in fuel .....................365
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................360, 362, 365
filter, specifications ........360, 375
fuel pump shut-off switch .....302
improving fuel economy ........365
octane rating ...................364, 379quality ......................................364
running out of fuel .................365
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................360
Fuses ..................................303–304
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............362
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................365
Gauges .........................................17
H
Hazard flashers .........................301
Headlamps ...................................87
aiming ........................................89
autolamp system .......................87
bulb specifications ....................92
daytime running lights .............88
flash to pass ..............................88
high beam .................................88
replacing bulbs .........................93
turning on and off ....................87
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........76–77
Homelink wireless control
system ........................................118
Hood ..........................................345
How to get going ........................20
I
Ignition ...............................265, 379
Illuminated visor mirror ...........100
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................216
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................370
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................339
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................89
J
Jack ............................................310
positioning ...............................310
storage .....................................310
Jump-starting your vehicle ......319
K
Keyless entry system ...............165
autolock ...................................152
keypad .....................................166
locking and unlocking doors ..167
programming entry code .......166
Keys ...................................167–169
positions of the ignition .........265
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 .....................91, 93
replacing bulbs ...................93, 96
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................90
Liftgate ..............146, 149, 158–159Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........271
Limited-slip axle .......................279
Load limits .................................250
Loading instructions .................256
Locks
autolock ...................................152
childproof ................................156
doors ........................................152
Lubricant specifications ...........376
Lug nuts ....................................318
Lumbar support, seats .....173–174
M
Message center .................122, 132
english/metric button .....128, 140
system check button ......127, 140
warning messages ...........129, 141
Mirrors ...............................107–108
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................107
fold away .................................109
heated ..............................109–110
programmable memory ..........161
signal .......................................110
Moon roof ..................................117
Motorcraft parts ........343, 360, 375
N
Navigation system .......................75
O
Octane rating ............................364
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................349
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