2011 FORD EXPEDITION ECU

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
To help you service your vehicle, we providescheduled maintenance
informationwhich makes tracking routine service easy.
If your vehicle requires professional service, your authorized dealer can
provide the necessary parts and service. Check yourWarranty Guideto
find out which parts and services are covered.
Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts
conforming to specifications. Motorcraftparts are designed and built to
provide the best performance in your vehicle.
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
•Do not work on a hot engine.
•Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
•Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed
space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
•Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and
all fuel related parts.
WARNING:Turn off the power running boards, if equipped,
before working under the vehicle, jacking or placing any object
under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended
running board and the vehicle. A moving running board may cause
injury.
Working with the engine off
1. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.
3. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly.
Working with the engine on
1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).
2. Block the wheels.
WARNING:To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or
personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air
cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.
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4. To attach the new wiper to the
wiper arm, align the cross pin and
keyway (denoted with the arrows)
and firmly press the wiper blade
into the wiper arm until an audible
snap is heard.
If you find this procedure too difficult, please see your dealer.
ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to thescheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate
intervals for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the
oil pan.
3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park).
4. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat.
5. Locate and carefully remove the
engine oil level dipstick.
6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again.
•If the oil level iswithin this
range,the oil level is acceptable.
DO NOT ADD OIL.
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2. Unlock the locking clip on the
connector (connector shown from
below for clarity), then squeeze and
pull the connector off of the air
outlet tube.
3. Clean the area around the air
tube to air cover connection to
prevent debris from entering the
system and then loosen the bolt on
the air tube clamp so the clamp is
no longer snug to the air tube. It is
not necessary to completely remove
the clamp.
4. Pull the air tube off from the air
cleaner housing.
5. Release the three clamps that
secure the cover to the air filter
housing. Push the air filter cover
toward the center of the vehicle and
up slightly to release it.
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6. Remove the air filter element
from the air filter housing.
7. Install a new air filter element.
8. Replace the air filter housing
cover and secure the clamps. Be
careful not to crimp the filter
element edges between the air filter
housing and cover and ensure that
the tabs on the edge are properly
aligned into the slots.
9. Slip the air tube onto the air filter
housing and tighten the air-tube
clamp bolt snugly, but do not
overtighten it.
10. Reconnect the mass air flow
sensor electrical connector to the
outlet tube. Make sure the locking
tab on the connector is in the
“locked” position (connector shown
from below for clarity).
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Peace of mind
•Remote start•Vehicle security systems
•Vehicle tracking and recovery*•Wheel locks
•Protective seat covers*•Back up camera*
•Windshield wiper shaker*•Back up alarm*
•Locking gas plug for capless fuel system
•Bumper and hitch mounted parking sensors*
•Factory navigation system software upgrades*
*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed
and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been
designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements.
Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by
the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle,
particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use.
•To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock
braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas
onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in
the area of the driver’s side hood.
•Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to
the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect
battery performance and durability.
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What Maintenance Schedule
Should You Follow? ................370
Seats ..........................................138
child safety seats ....................187
cleaning ...................................316
climate control ........................147
heated ......................................155
memory seat ...................127, 145
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................130
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................132–133
Servicing your vehicle ..............318
Setting the clock
AM/FM single CD .....................41
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............182
Spark plugs, specifications ......353,
358–359
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart, lubricants .354
Speed control ..............................96
Stability system .........................246
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......240
Starting your vehicle ........237–240
jump starting ..........................296
Steering wheel
controls ......................................98
tilting .........................................84
SYNC..........................................59
T
Third-row power fold seat .......158
Tilt steering wheel ......................84Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................270
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....219
Warning Displays ..........12, 26, 35
Tires ...........................204–206, 286
alignment ................................213
care ..........................................209
changing ..........................286, 290
checking the pressure ............209
inflating ...................................207
label .........................................218
replacing ..................................211
rotating ....................................213
safety practices .......................212
sidewall information ...............214
snow tires and chains ............223
spare tire .................................286
terminology .............................206
tire grades ...............................205
treadwear ........................205, 209
Towing .......................................231
recreational towing .................236
trailer towing ..........................231
wrecker ....................................300
Transmission .............................256
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................254–255
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................348
fluid, refill capacities ..............354
lubricant specifications ..........354
Turn signal ..................................74
U
Universal garage door
opener ........................................101
USB port ......................................48
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