2017 FORD EXPEDITION EL differential

Starting and Stopping theEngine
General Information....................................144
Ignition Switch...............................................144
Keyless Starting............................................144
Steering Wheel Lock...................................145
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................145
Engine Block Heater....................................148
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions......................................150
Fuel Quality......................................................151
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................151
Running Out of Fuel......................................151
Refueling..........................................................152
Fuel Consumption........................................155
Emission Control System..........................156
Transmission
Automatic Transmission...........................159
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive.............................165
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential..............................172
Brakes
General Information.....................................173
Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes............................................................173
Parking Brake..................................................174
Hill Start Assist..............................................174
Traction Control
Principle of Operation.................................176
Using Traction Control................................176
Stability Control
Principle of Operation..................................177
Using Stability Control................................178
Terrain Response
Using Hill Descent Control.......................180
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation.................................182
Rear Parking Aid............................................182
Front Parking Aid..........................................183
Rear View Camera.......................................184
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation.................................187
Using Cruise Control....................................187
Driving Aids
Blind Spot Information System..............189
Steering............................................................193
Drive Control..................................................194
Self-Leveling Suspension.........................194
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................196
Roof Racks and Load Carriers..................197
Load Limit.......................................................198
Towing
Towing a Trailer............................................203
Trailer Sway Control...................................204
Recommended Towing Weights...........204
Essential Towing Checks..........................207
Towing Points.................................................214
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels......215
Driving Hints
Breaking-In......................................................218
Reduced Engine Performance.................218
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LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
(If Equipped)
This axle provides added traction onslippery surfaces, particularly when onewheel is on a poor traction surface. Undernormal conditions, the limited-slip axlefunctions like a standard rear axle. The axlemay exhibit a slight noise or vibrationduring tight turns with low vehicle speed.This is normal behavior and indicates theaxle is working.
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Rear Axle

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS
Capacities
WARNING
The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure.Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system.Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.
CapacityItem
6.0 qt (5.7 L)Engine oil (with oil filter).
18.5 qt (17.5 L)Engine coolant (Base radiator with auxiliaryrear heat).
18.0 qt (17 L)Engine coolant (Heavy Duty trailer towingwith auxiliary rear heat).
Between MIN and MAX on brake fluid
reservoir1Brake fluid.
3.5 pt (1.7 L)Front axle.
4.5 pt (2.1 L)2Rear axle (Conventional differential).
4.25 pt (2.01 L)2,3Rear axle (Limited-slip differential).
13.1 qt (12.4 L)4Automatic transmission fluid.
1.5 qt (1.4 L)Transfer case fluid.
Fill as requiredWindshield washer fluid.
28.0 gal (106 L)Fuel tank.
33.5 gal (126.8 L)Fuel tank (Expedition EL).
44 oz (1.25 kg)A/C refrigerant.
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CapacityItem
40 oz (1.13 kg)A/C refrigerant (Expedition EL).
7.1 fl oz (210 ml)A/C refrigerant compressor oil.
1Reference the reservoir cap for proper fluid.2The rear axle is filled with synthetic rear axle lubricant, and it is considered lubricated forlife. Do not check or change the lubricant unless you suspect a leak or submerge the axlein water. Contact an authorized dealer.3Add 4 fl. oz. (118 ml) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent for complete refillof Ford limited-slip differential.4Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes.
Specifications
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C946-ARecommended motor oil (U.S.):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Premium Synthetic Blend MotorOilXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-ARecommended motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor OilCXO-5W30-LSP12
WSS-M2C946-ARecommended motor oil (Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor OilMXO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C946-AOptional motor oil (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor OilXO-5W30-QFS
WSS-M2C946-AOptional motor oil (Canada):Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor OilCXO-5W30-LFS12
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (U.S. and Mexico):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantVC-3DIL-B
WSS-M97B44-D2Engine coolant (Canada):Motorcraft® Orange Prediluted Antifreeze/CoolantCVC-3DIL-B
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Ignition Switch...............................................144In California (U.S. Only).............................227Information Display Control......................69Information Displays......................................91General Information.............................................91Information Messages................................1024WD Messages......................................................111AdvanceTrac™ / Traction ControlMessages..........................................................103Alarm Messages.................................................103Battery and Charging SystemMessages..........................................................103Blind Spot Information SystemMessages..........................................................104Brake System Messages..................................104Door Messages....................................................104Engine Messages................................................105Fuel Messages.....................................................105Keys and Intelligent AccessMessages..........................................................105Maintenance Messages...................................106MyKey™ Messages............................................107Off Road Messages............................................107Park Aid Messages.............................................108Power Steering Messages..............................108Remote Start Messages..................................109Suspension System Messages.....................109Tire Messages......................................................109Trailer Messages.................................................109Transmission Messages....................................110Installing Child Restraints.............................17Child Seats...............................................................17Combining Seatbelt and LATCH LowerAnchors for Attaching Child SafetySeats.....................................................................21Using Lap and Shoulder Belts .........................18Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forCHildren (LATCH)...........................................20Using Tether Straps..............................................21Instrument Cluster........................................84Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75Interior Lamps..................................................77Front Row Map and Dome Lamps.................77Front Row Map Lamps........................................77Rear Cargo Lamp..................................................78Second Row Map Lamps...................................77
Interior Mirror....................................................81Auto-Dimming Mirror...........................................81Introduction.........................................................7
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Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................223Connecting the Jumper Cables....................223Jump Starting......................................................224Preparing Your Vehicle.....................................223Removing the Jumper Cables.......................224
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Keyless Entry...................................................58SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRYKEYPAD..............................................................58Unlocking and Locking the Doors..................60Keyless Starting............................................144Ignition Modes.....................................................145Keys and Remote Controls.........................42Principle of Operation.........................................42
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Lighting Control...............................................73Headlamp Flasher................................................74High Beams.............................................................73Lighting...............................................................73General Information............................................73Limited Slip Differential..............................172Load CarriersSee: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............197Load Carrying.................................................196Load Limit.......................................................198Special Loading Instructions for Owners ofPick-up Trucks and Utility-typeVehicles............................................................202Vehicle Loading - with and without aTrailer.................................................................198Locking and Unlocking.................................52Activating Intelligent Access............................52Autolock...................................................................53Auto Relock............................................................53Autounlock.............................................................54Battery Saver.........................................................54Enabling or Disabling Autolock andAutounlock........................................................54
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