2012 FORD EXPEDITION warning

one-stop service from routine maintenance like oil changes and tire
rotations to repairs like brake service, check out the value your dealers
can offer.
Owner checks and services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
by the owner or a service technician at the intervals indicated. Service
information and supporting specifications are provided in this owner’s
guide.
Any adverse condition should be brought to the attention of your dealer
or qualified service technician as soon as possible for the proper service
advice. The owner maintenance service checks are generally not covered
by warranties so you may be charged for labor, parts or fluids used.
Engine oil/coolant change intervals
Engine oil6 months or 7,500 miles (12,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, initial
change6 years or 105,000 miles (168,000 km)
(whichever comes first)
Engine coolant, after
initial changeEvery 3 years or 45,000 miles (72,000 km)
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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Multi-point inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right, it is important to have the
systems on your vehicle checked regularly. This can help identify
potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company
recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every
scheduled maintenance interval to help ensure your vehicle keeps
running great.
Multi-point inspection – Recommended each visit
Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust boots (if equipped)
Battery performance Horn operation
Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses
Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or
damage
Exhaust system Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps and hazard
warning system operationTires for wear and proper pressure,
including spare
Fluid levels*; fill if necessary Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks Washer spray and wiper operation
*Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, manual and automatic transmission
(with an underhood dipstick), power steering (if equipped) and
window washer
Be sure to ask your dealership service advisor or technician about the
multi-point vehicle inspection. It’s a comprehensive way to perform a
thorough inspection of your vehicle. It’s your checklist that gives you
immediate feedback on the overall condition of your vehicle. You’ll know
what’s been checked, what’s okay, as well as those things that may
require future or immediate attention. The multi-point vehicle inspection
is one more way to keep your vehicle running great!
Scheduled Maintenance
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ABS (see Brakes) .....................243
Accessory delay ..........................88
AdvanceTrac ..............................246
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ........................170, 174, 176
and child safety seats ............172
description ..............170, 174, 176
disposal ....................................179
driver airbag ............172, 175, 177
indicator light .................174, 179
operation .................172, 175, 177
passenger airbag .....172, 175, 177
side airbag ...............................174
Air cleaner filter ...............352, 357
Air suspension ...........................252
description ..............................252
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................332
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................243–244
Anti-theft system ..............129, 133
arming the system ..................133
disarming a triggered
system .....................................134
Armrests ....................................140
Audio system (see Radio) .........38
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................256
fluid, adding ............................352
fluid, checking ........................352
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specification ..................358
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....46
Auxiliary power point .................85Axle
lubricant specifications ..........358
refill capacities ........................358
B
Battery .......................................330
acid, treating emergencies .....330
jumping a disabled battery ....300
maintenance-free ....................330
replacement, specifications ...357
servicing ..................................330
Belt-Minder.............................166
deactivating/activating the
Belt-Minder...........................169
Blind spot mirror ......................266
Booster seats .............................195
Brakes ........................................243
anti-lock ...........................243–244
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................244
fluid, checking and adding ....351
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
fluid, specifications .................358
lubricant specifications ..........358
parking ....................................244
shift interlock ..................253, 255
Bulbs ............................................74
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....358
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System .........................................98
Cargo cover ...............................110
Cargo management system ......110
Cassette tape player ...................38
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................290
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Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................350
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................317
cluster ........................................12
lighting up panel and
interior .......................................71
J
Jack ............................................290
positioning ...............................290
storage .....................................290
Jump-starting your vehicle ......300
K
Keyless entry system
autolock ...................................118
keypad .....................................128
locking and unlocking doors ..129
programming entry code .......128
Keys ...................................112, 131
positions of the ignition .........236
L
Lamps
autolamp system .......................69
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................75
daytime running light ...............70
fog lamps ...................................69
headlamps .................................69
headlamps, flash to pass ..........70
instrument panel, dimming .....71
interior lamps .....................73, 75
replacing bulbs ...................76, 78
LATCH anchors .........................188
Liftgate ......................105, 109, 124
Lights, warning and indicator ....12anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........244
Limited-slip axle .......................252
Loading instructions .................228
Load limits .................................222
Locks
autolock ...................................118
childproof ................................122
doors ........................................118
Lubricant specifications ...........358
Lug nuts ....................................298
Lumbar support, seats .............141
M
Message center .....................19, 28
english/metric button .........24, 34
system check button ................34
warning messages ...............24, 34
Mirrors ...................................89–90
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................89
fold away ...................................90
heated ........................................91
programmable memory ..........125
signal .........................................91
Moon roof ....................................97
Motorcraftparts ..............321, 357
MyKey ........................................113
N
Navigation system .......................57
O
Octane rating ............................342
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................327
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P
Parental MyKey
programming .............................113
Parking brake ............................244
Parts
(see Motorcraftparts) ...........357
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................92
Power adjustable foot pedals .....92
Power deployable running
boards ..........................................92
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) .......................283, 286
Power door locks ......................118
Power liftgate ............................105
Power mirrors .............................90
Power point .................................85
Power steering ..........................251
fluid, checking and adding ....351
fluid, refill capacity ................358
fluid, specifications .................358
Power Windows ...........................87
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................253
R
Radio ............................................38
Rear heated seats .....................154
Rear-view camera system .........263
Recommendations for
attaching safety restraints for
children ......................................182
Relays ........................................282
Remote entry system .......122–123illuminated entry ....................127
locking/unlocking
doors ................................123–124
opening the trunk ...................124
panic alarm .............................125
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................126
replacing the batteries ...........126
Reverse sensing system ...........260
Roadside assistance ..................279
Roll stability control .................246
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................161–162, 164
Safety Canopy ...........................176
Safety defects, reporting ..........313
Safety restraints ........161–162, 164
Belt-Minder...........................166
Belt-Minder,
deactivating/activating ...........169
extension assembly ................166
for adults .........................161–162
for children .............................180
warning light and chime ........166
Safety restraints - LATCH
anchors ......................................188
Safety seats for children ..........184
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................364
Satellite Radio Information ........55
Scheduled Maintenance Guide
Normal Scheduled
Maintenance and Log .............378
Seats ..........................................136
child safety seats ....................184
cleaning ...................................320
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climate control ........................145
heated ......................................154
memory seat ...................125, 143
SecuriCode keyless entry
system ........................................128
SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............129, 131
Servicing your vehicle ..............322
Setting the clock .........................40
Snowplowing .................................6
SOS Post Crash Alert ...............179
Spark plugs,
specifications .............357, 363–364
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................6
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................358
Speed control ..............................94
Stability system .........................246
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......239
Starting your
vehicle ........................236–237, 239
jump starting ..........................300
Steering wheel
controls ......................................96
tilting .........................................82
SYNC..........................................57
T
Third-row power fold seat .......156
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................274
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....217Warning Displays ..........12, 24, 34
Tires ...........................202–203, 290
alignment ................................210
care ..........................................206
changing ..........................290, 294
checking the pressure ............206
inflating ...................................204
label .........................................216
replacing ..................................208
rotating ....................................211
safety practices .......................210
sidewall information ...............212
snow tires and chains ............221
spare tire .................................290
terminology .............................203
tire grades ...............................203
treadwear ........................202, 207
Towing .......................................229
recreational towing .................235
trailer towing ..........................229
wrecker ....................................304
Transmission .............................256
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................253, 255
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................352
fluid, refill capacities ..............358
lubricant specifications ..........358
Turn signal ..................................72
U
Universal garage door opener ....98
USB port ......................................48
V
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................365
Vehicle loading ..........................222
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Ventilating your vehicle ...........240
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................325
Water, Driving through .............278
Windows
power .........................................87rear wiper/washer
.....................81
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers
..........................................80
checking and adding fluid
.....325
liftgate reservoir
.....................325
replacing wiper blades
...........326
Wrecker towing
.........................304
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