If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
With a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling
trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be towed (all wheels
on the ground) under the following conditions:
Special Conditions:
•Release the parking brake.
•Turn the air suspension (if equipped) control to OFF.
•Turn the ignition to the OFF/UNLOCKED position.
•Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
If the vehicle’s battery is discharged, refer toAutomatic transmission
operationin theDrivingchapter for directions on how to move the
gearshift lever out of the P (Park) position, for proper towing.
•Do not exceed a distance of 50 miles (80 km).
•Do not exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed.
Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
2008 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Roadside Emergencies
327
A
ABS (see Brakes) .....................271
Accessory delay ........................107
AdvanceTrac ..............................273
Air cleaner filter .......372–373, 375
Air suspension ...........................278
description ..............................278
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................202, 206, 208
and child safety seats ............204
description ..............202, 206, 208
disposal ....................................211
driver airbag ............204, 207, 209
indicator light .................206, 211
operation .................204, 207, 209
passenger airbag .....204, 207, 209
side airbag ...............................206
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................354
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................271
Anti-theft system
arming the system ..................168
Armrests ....................................173
Audio system
(see Radio) ......................20, 24, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................282
fluid, adding ............................372
fluid, checking ........................372
fluid, refill capacities ..............376
fluid, specification ..................376
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....39
Auxiliary power point ...............103Axle
lubricant specifications ..........376
refill capacities ........................376
B
Battery .......................................352
acid, treating emergencies .....352
jumping a disabled battery ....319
maintenance-free ....................352
replacement, specifications ...375
servicing ..................................352
Belt-Minder.............................198
Booster seats .............................213
Brakes ........................................270
anti-lock ...................................271
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................271
fluid, checking and adding ....372
fluid, refill capacities ..............376
fluid, specifications .................376
lubricant specifications ..........376
parking ....................................272
shift interlock ..................280–281
Bulbs ............................................92
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....376
Cargo cover ...............................150
Cargo management system ......150
Cassette tape player ...................24
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................310
Child safety restraints ..............212
child safety belts ....................212
Child safety seats ......................216
in front seat ............................217
2008 Expedition(exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA(fus)
Index
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