2014 FORD EXPEDITION tires

NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG
The following section contains the Normal Scheduled Maintenance. This
schedule is presented at specific mileage (kilometer) intervals with
exceptions as noted.
Normal scheduled maintenance
Every 7500 miles
(12000 km) or six
months (whichever
comes first)Change engine oil and filter.*
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure
tread depth.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Perform multi-point inspection
(recommended).
Every 15000 miles
(24000 km) or
12 months (whichever
comes first)Inspect automatic transmission fluid level.
Consult dealer for requirements.
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums,
brake linings, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect engine cooling system strength and
hoses.
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect front axle and U-joints. Lubricate if
equipped with grease fittings (4WD vehicles).
Inspect half-shaft boots.
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints,
suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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SPECIAL OPERATING CONDITIONS
If you operate your vehicleprimarilyin any of the following conditions,
you need to perform additional maintenance as indicated. If you
occasionallyoperate your vehicle under any of these conditions, it is
not necessary to perform the additional maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership service advisor or technician.
Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances as in
heavy commercial use (such as delivery, taxi, patrol car or
livery)
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect brake system.
Inspect wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Lubricate control arm and steering ball joints if
equipped with grease fittings.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
Replace spark plugs.
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Operating in dusty or sandy conditions such as unpaved or
dusty roads
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredReplace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km) or six
monthsChange engine oil and filter.
*
Inspect and lubricate U-joints, if equipped with
grease fittings.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
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Off-road operation
Inspect frequently,
service as requiredInspect steering linkage, ball joints and
U-joints. Lubricate if equipped with grease
fittings.
Replace engine air filter.
Every 5000 miles
(8000 km)Change engine oil and filter.
*
Inspect the wheels and related components for
abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and
measure tread depth.
Every 60000 miles
(96000 km)Change transfer case fluid (4WD vehicles).
*Reset your oil life monitoring system after each engine oil and filter
change. See theInstrument Clusterchapter.
Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
Every oil change If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full
with regular unleaded fuel.
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SIRIUS satellite radio voice
commands .................................446
SIRIUS Travel Link ...................457
Snowplowing ...............................15
SOS Post Crash Alert .................48
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................336, 341
Special notice
ambulance conversions ............15
Specification chart,
lubricants ...................................337
Stability system .........................204
Starting a flex fuel vehicle .......171
Starting your vehicle ........170–171
jump starting ..........................249
Status bars ................................429
Steering wheel ............................82
controls ......................................82
tilting .........................................82
Supplemental Restraint System
(SRS) (see airbags) ....................49
Suspension ................................214
SYNC® AppLink™ ...................407
SYNC® customer support ........382
SYNC® Services ........................405
System overview .......................426
T
Temperature control
(see Climate control) ..............121,
123, 125, 127
Text messaging .........................393
Text messaging (sending,
downloading, deleting) .....393, 395Third-row power fold seat .......152
Tilt steering wheel ......................82
Tires ...........................306–307, 327
alignment ................................320
care ..........................................306
changing ..........................327, 329
checking the pressure ............316
inflating ...................................314
label .........................................313
replacing ..................................318
rotating ....................................321
safety practices .......................320
sidewall information ...............309
snow tires and chains ............322
spare tire .................................327
terminology .............................308
tire grades ...............................307
treadwear ........................307, 316
Towing .......................226, 240–241
recreational towing .................241
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ..............234
trailer towing ..........................226
wrecker ....................................240
Traction control ........................202
Traffic, Directions and
Information ................................405
Trailer Brake
Controller-Integrated ................234
Trailer sway control ..................227
Transmission
brake-shift interlock
(BSI) ................................187–188
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................278
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
lubricant specifications ..........337
Troubleshooting ................376, 480
Turn signal ..................................89
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