2008 FORD EXPEDITION maintenance

ENGINE DATA
Engine 5.4L V8 engine
Cubic inches 330
Required fuel 87 octane
Firing order 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system Coil on plug
Spark plug gap
10.040–0.050 inch (1.02–1.27 mm)
Compression ratio 9.85:1
1Spark plug gap not adjustable
Engine drivebelt routing
•5.4L V8 Engine
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
System
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
6. Model year
7. Assembly plant
8. Production sequence number
TRANSMISSION/TRANSAXLE CODE DESIGNATIONS
You can find a
transmission/transaxle code on the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label. The following table tells you
which transmission or transaxle
each code represents.
Description Code
Six-speed automatic (6R75) C
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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
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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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P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................160
Parking brake ............................272
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....375
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) ...............................110
Power adjustable foot pedals ...110
Power deployable running
boards ........................................110
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................304, 307
Power door locks ......................152
Power liftgate ............................146
Power mirrors ...........................108
Power point ...............................103
Power steering ..................277–278
fluid, checking and adding ....371
fluid, refill capacity ................376
fluid, specifications .................376
Power Windows .........................105
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................279
R
Radio ................................20, 24, 31
Rear seat entertainment
system ..........................................48
Rear video camera ....................288
Rear window defroster ...............86
Relays ........................................303
Remote entry system ...............156
illuminated entry ....................164
locking/unlocking doors .........157opening the trunk ...........158–159
panic alarm .............................160
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................163
replacing the batteries ...........162
Reverse sensing system ...........285
Roadside assistance ..................300
Roll stability control .................273
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........197
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..188, 190–191, 193–195
Safety Canopy ...................206, 208
Safety defects, reporting ..........335
Safety
restraints ...188, 190–191, 193–195
Belt-Minder
...........................198
extension assembly ................197
for adults .................191, 193–194
for children .............................212
safety belt maintenance .........197
warning light and
chime ...............................197–198
Safety seats for children ..........216
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................380
Satellite Radio Information ........46
Seats ..........................................171
child safety seats ....................216
cleaning ...................................341
climate control ........................177
memory seat ...................161, 176
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................167–169
Servicing your vehicle ..............344
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