2016 FORD EXPEDITION EL Owners Manual

Note:For flexible fuel vehicles, if you areoperating on E85, you may experience poorstarts or an inability to start the engine anddriveability problems until the fuel trim andethanol content have been relearned.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteriesin an environmentally friendly way. Seekadvice from your local authority aboutrecycling old batteries.
If storing your vehicle for more than 30days without recharging the battery, werecommend that you disconnect thebattery cables to maintain battery chargefor quick starting.
Battery Management System (If
Equipped)
The battery management system monitorsbattery conditions and takes actions toextend battery life. If excessive batterydrain is detected, the system temporarilydisables some electrical systems toprotect the battery.
Systems included are:
•Heated rear window.
•Heated seats.
•Climate control.
•Heated steering wheel.
•Audio unit.
•Navigation system.
A message may appear in the informationdisplays to alert you that batteryprotection actions are active. Thesemessages are only for notification that anaction is taking place, and not intended toindicate an electrical problem or that thebattery requires replacement.
After battery replacement, or in somecases after charging the battery with anexternal charger, the battery managementsystem requires eight hours of vehicle sleeptime to relearn the battery state of charge.During this time your vehicle must remainfully locked with the ignition switched off.
Note:Prior to relearning the battery stateof charge, the battery management systemmay temporarily disable some electricalsystems.
Electrical Accessory Installation
To make sure the battery managementsystem works correctly, do not connect anelectrical device ground connectiondirectly to the battery negative post. Thiscan cause inaccurate measurements ofthe battery condition and potentialincorrect system operation.
Note:If you add electrical accessories orcomponents to the vehicle, it may adverselyaffect battery performance and durability.This may also affect the performance ofother electrical systems in the vehicle.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES
Run the tip of your fingers over the edge ofthe blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluidor water applied with a soft sponge orcloth.
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CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
Note:Do not hold the wiper blade whenlifting the wiper arm.
1. Pull the wiper blade and arm awayfrom the glass.
2.Lift the wiper blade primary locking clip.
3. Press the wiper blade secondarylocking clip.
4. Remove the wiper blade.
Note:Make sure that the wiper arm doesnot spring back against the glass when thewiper blade is not attached.
5. Install in the reverse order.
Note:Make sure that the wiper blade locksinto place.
ADJUSTING THE HEADLAMPS
Vertical Aim Adjustment
The headlamps on your vehicle areproperly aimed at the assembly plant. Ifyour vehicle has been in an accident,contact an authorized dealer to check andrealign your headlamps.
Headlamp Aiming Target
8 feet (2.4 meters).A
Center height of lamp to ground.B
25 feet (7.6 meters).C
Horizontal reference line.D
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Vertical Aim Adjustment
1. Park your vehicle directly in front of awall or screen on a level surface,approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters)away.
2. Measure the height from the center ofyour headlamp (indicated by a 3.0millimeter circle on the lens) to theground and mark an 8 foot (2.4 meter)horizontal reference line on the verticalwall or screen at this height (a piece ofmasking tape works well).
Note:To see a clearer light pattern foradjusting, you may want to block the lightfrom one headlamp while adjusting theother.
3.Switch on the low beam headlamps toilluminate the wall or screen and openthe hood. Cover one of the headlampsso no light hits the wall.
4.For halogen or LED headlamps: Onthe wall or screen you will observe alight pattern with a distinct horizontaledge toward the right. If this edge is notat the horizontal reference line, you willneed to adjust the beam so the edgeis at the same height as the horizontalreference line.
5. Locate the vertical adjuster on eachheadlamp. Use a #2 Phillipsscrewdriver to turn the adjuster eithercounterclockwise or clockwise in orderto adjust the vertical aim of theheadlamp.
6.Repeat Steps 3 through 7 to adjust theother headlamp.
7.Close the hood and turn off the lamps.
Horizontal Aim Adjustment
Horizontal aim is not required for thisvehicle and is not adjustable.
REMOVING A HEADLAMP
Install in the reverse order unless otherwisestated.
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Open the hood. See Opening andClosing the Hood (page 243).
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3. Remove the pushpin at the upperinboard corner of the lamp.
4. Remove the three retaining bolts.
5.Slide the headlamp assembly forwardand disconnect the two attachmentsat the fender.
6. Disconnect the electrical connector.
CHANGING A BULB
WARNING
Bulbs can become hot. Let the bulbcool down before removing it. Failureto do so could result in personalinjury.
Install in the reverse order unless otherwisestated.
Note:If the bulb is accidentally touched,clean it with rubbing alcohol beforeinstalling it.
Headlamp Bulb
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 256).
3. Carefully remove the cover.
4. Disconnect the electrical connector.
5.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
LED Headlamp Bulb (If Equipped)
These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact anauthorized dealer.
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Front Direction Indicator Bulb
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the headlamp. SeeRemoving a Headlamp (page 256).
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Side Marker Bulb
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
LED Direction Indicator and SideMarker Bulbs (If Equipped)
These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Fog Lamp Bulb (If Equipped)
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
3.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
Note:Do not touch the bulb glass.
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Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, RearDirection Indicator and ReverseLamp Bulbs
Reverse lamp bulb.A.
Rear lamp, brake lamp anddirection indicator bulb.B.
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Carefully remove the cover.
3. Remove the retaining bolts from thelamp assembly.
4. Remove the lamp assembly.
5. Disconnect the electrical connector.
6.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
Note:You cannot separate the bulb fromthe bulb holder.
LED Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, RearDirection Indicator and ReverseLamp Bulbs (If Equipped)
These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact anauthorized dealer.
Central High-mounted Brake LampBulb
1.Switch all of the lamps and the ignitionoff.
2. Remove the retaining bolts from thelamp assembly.
3. Remove the lamp and unclip the bulbholder.
4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
LED Central High-mounted BrakeLamp Bulb (If Equipped)
These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact anauthorized dealer.
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License Plate Lamp Bulb
1. Use a suitable tool, for example ascrewdriver, to carefully remove thelamp.
2.Turn the bulb holder counterclockwiseand remove it.
3. Remove the bulb by pulling it straightout.
Side Direction Indicator Bulb
These lamps have LED bulbs. Contact anauthorized dealer.
BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in thechart below. Headlamp bulbs must bemarked with an authorized D.O.T. markingfor North America to make sure they havethe proper lamp performance, lightbrightness, light pattern and safe visibility.The correct bulbs will not damage thelamp assembly or void the lamp assemblywarranty and will provide quality bulbillumination time.
Exterior Lamps
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
5W5WPosition lamp.
57444NAFront direction indicator.
LEDLEDDaytime running lamps.
55H11Headlamp low beam.
55HB3Headlamp high beam.
LEDLEDLED Headlamps.
559140Front fog lamps.
5W5WFront side marker lamps.
LEDLEDSide direction indicator.
27/6.73057Rear lamp, brake lamp and rear direction indicator.
5912Central high mounted brake lamp.
273156Reversing lamps.
5912License plate lamp.
LED lamps are not serviceable. Contact an authorized dealer if they fail.
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Interior Lamps
Power (Watt)SpecificationLamp
3.5194Glove compartment lamp.
A6224PFVanity mirror lamp.
5W5WMap lamp.
5W5WInterior lamp.1
10578Rear dome lamp.
1Second row rail lamp.
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