2017 FORD EXPEDITION 4WD

4WD Messages
Action
Message
Displays when a 4X4 system fault is present.
Check 4X4
Displays when the 4X4 system is making a shift.
4X4 Shift In Progress
Displays when trying to select 4X4 Low.
For 4X4 Low Apply Brake
Displays when you select 4X4 LOW with the vehiclestopped.
For 4X4 Low Shift to N
Displays when you select 4X4 LOW while the vehicleis moving.
For 4X4 Low Slow To 3 MPH
Displays when you select 2WD with the vehiclestopped in 4X4 LOW.
To Exit 4X4 Low Apply Brake
Displays when you select 2WD with the vehiclestopped in 4X4 LOW.
To Exit 4X4 Low Shift To N
Displays when you select 2WD while the vehicle isoperating in 4X4 LOW.
To Exit 4X4 Low Slow To 3 MPH
May display when shifting to or from 4X4 LOW.
Shift Delayed Pull Forward
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USING FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE
WARNING
For important information regarding
safe operation of this type of vehicle,
see General Information in the
Wheels and Tires chapter. Note:
Do not use 4H or 4L mode on dry,
hard surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and may
damage drive components. 4H and 4L mode
is only intended for consistently slippery or
loose surfaces.
Note: If 4L mode is selected while your
vehicle is moving above 3 mph (5 km/h),
the 4WD system will not perform a shift.
This is normal and should be no reason for
concern. Refer to Shifting to or from 4L for
proper operation.
4WD Indicator Lights
The indicator lights illuminate in the
information display in the reconfigurable
telltale (RTT) location under the following
conditions. See
Warning Lamps and
Indicators (page 87).
Note: When a 4X4 system fault is present,
the system will typically remain in whichever
4WD mode was selected prior to the fault
condition occurring. It will not default to 4X2
in all circumstances. When this warning is
displayed, have your vehicle serviced by an
authorized dealer.
4X2 Momentarily illuminates when
2H is selected.
4X4 AUTO Continuously illuminates when
4A is selected. 4X4 HIGH Continuously illuminates when
4H is selected.
4X4 LOW Continuously illuminates when
4L is selected.
4WD Switch Positions WARNING
Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles
are not designed for cornering at
speeds as high as passenger cars any
more than low-slung sports cars are
designed to perform satisfactorily under
off-road conditions. Avoid sharp turns or
abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles. Note:
If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac® with RSC®, the system will
automatically turn off the stability
enhancement feature when you shift the
4WD system into 4L (4X4 LOW). You can
manually turn the system off by pressing
the AdvanceTrac button. See Using
Traction Control (page 176). This will
disable the engine management feature,
allowing the vehicle to maintain full power
and enhanced momentum through the
obstacle. The brake traction enhancement
feature will still be enabled.
Note: The Control Trac® selector switch
should not be changed while the rear wheels
are slipping.
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3. Move the 4WD switch to the desired
mode.
The information display will display a
message indicating a 4X4 shift is in
progress. The information display will then
display the system mode selected.
If any of the above shift conditions are not
met, the shift will not occur and the
information display will display information
guiding the driver through the proper range
of shifting procedures.
If SHIFT DELAYED PULL FORWARD is
displayed in the information display,
transfer case gear tooth blockage is
present. To alleviate this condition, place
the transmission in a forward gear, move
the vehicle forward approximately
5 ft
(2 m), and shift the transmission back to
neutral (N) to allow the transfer case to
complete the range shift.
How Your Vehicle Differs From
Other Vehicles WARNING
Vehicles with a higher center of
gravity such as utility and four-wheel
drive vehicles handle differently than
vehicles with a lower center of gravity.
Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are
not designed for cornering at speeds as
high as passenger cars any more than
low-slung sports cars are designed to
perform satisfactorily under off-road
conditions. Avoid sharp turns, excessive
speed and abrupt maneuvers in these
vehicles. Failure to drive cautiously could
result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle
control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and
death. Truck and utility vehicles can differ from
some other vehicles. Your vehicle may be
higher to allow it to travel over rough
terrain without getting hung up or
damaging underbody components. The differences that make your vehicle so
versatile also make it handle differently
than an ordinary passenger car.
Maintain steering wheel control at all
times, especially in rough terrain. Since
sudden changes in terrain can result in
abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure
you grip the steering wheel from the
outside. Do not grip the spokes.
Drive cautiously to avoid vehicle damage
from concealed objects such as rocks and
stumps.
You should either know the terrain or
examine maps of the area before driving.
Map out your route before driving in the
area. To maintain steering and braking
control of your vehicle, you must have all
four wheels on the ground and they must
be rolling, not sliding or spinning.
Driving Off-Road With Truck and
Utility Vehicles
Note:
On some models, the initial shift from
two-wheel drive to four-wheel drive while
your vehicle is moving can cause some
momentary clunk and ratcheting sounds.
This is the front drivetrain coming up to
speed and the automatic locking hubs
engaging and is not cause for concern.
Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with
a front air dam that can become damaged
(due to reduced ground clearance) when
taking your vehicle off-road. You may
remove this air dam by removing eight bolts.
Four-wheel drive vehicles are specially
equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud
and rough terrain and have operating
characteristics that are somewhat
different from conventional vehicles, both
on and off the road.
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The transfer case supples power to all four
wheels. On four-wheel drive vehicles, the
transfer case allows you to select different
4WD modes when necessary. You can find
information on transfer case operation and
shifting procedures in this chapter. You can
find information on transfer case
maintenance in the Maintenance chapter.
You should become thoroughly familiar
with this information before you operate
your vehicle.
Four-wheel drive (when you select a 4WD
mode) uses all four wheels to power your
vehicle. This increases traction, enabling
you to drive over terrain and road
conditions that a conventional two-wheel
drive vehicle cannot.
Basic Operating Principles
•
Do not use 4H or 4L on dry, hard
surfaced roads. Doing so will produce
excessive noise, increase tire wear and
may damage drive components. 4H or
4L modes are only intended for
consistently slippery or loose surfaces.
• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which
can affect the normal steering
characteristics of your vehicle.
• When driving your vehicle on surfaces
made slippery by loose sand, water,
gravel, snow or ice proceed with care.
If Your Vehicle leaves the Road
If your vehicle leaves the road, reduce your
vehicle speed and avoid severe braking.
When your vehicle speed decreases, ease
your vehicle back onto the road. Do not
turn the steering wheel sharply while
returning your vehicle to the road.
It may be safer to stay on the shoulder of
the road and slow down gradually before
returning to the road. You may lose control
if you do not slow down or if you turn the
steering wheel too sharply or abruptly. It may be less risky to strike small objects,
such as freeway reflectors, with minor
damage to your vehicle rather than
attempt a sudden return to the road which
could cause your vehicle to slide sideways
out of control or roll over. Remember, your
safety and the safety of others should be
your primary concern.
If your vehicle gets stuck
WARNING
Do not spin the wheels at over 35
mph (56 km/h). The tires may fail
and injure a passenger or bystander.
Note:
Do not rock your vehicle if the engine
is not at normal operating temperature,
damage to the transmission may occur.
Note: Do not rock your vehicle for more
than a minute, damage to the transmission
and tires may occur or the engine may
overheat.
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it
may be rocked out by shifting between
forward and reverse gears, stopping
between shifts, in a steady pattern. Press
lightly on the accelerator in each gear.
Emergency Maneuvers
In an unavoidable emergency situation
where a sudden sharp turn must be made,
remember to avoid over-driving your
vehicle (i.e. turn the steering wheel only as
rapidly and as far as required to avoid the
emergency). Excessive steering can result
in loss of vehicle control. Apply smooth
pressure to the accelerator pedal or brake
pedal when changes in vehicle speed are
required. Avoid abrupt steering,
acceleration and braking. This could result
in an increased risk of vehicle roll over, loss
of vehicle control and personal injury. Use
all available road surface to bring your
vehicle to a safe direction of travel.
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In the event of an emergency stop, avoid
skidding the tires and do not attempt any
sharp steering wheel movements.
If your vehicle goes from one type of
surface to another (i.e. from concrete to
gravel) there will be a change in the way
your vehicle responds to a maneuver (i.e.
steering, acceleration or braking).
Sand
When driving over sand, try to keep all four
wheels on the most solid area of the trail.
Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift
to a lower gear and drive steadily through
the terrain. Apply the accelerator slowly
and avoid excessive wheel slip.
Avoid driving at excessive speeds, this
causes vehicle momentum to work against
you and your vehicle could become stuck
to the point that assistance may be
required from another vehicle. Remember,
you may be able to back out the way you
came if you proceed with caution.
Mud and Water
Note:
Driving through deep water may
damage the vehicle.
If you must drive through high water, drive
slowly. Traction or brake capability may
be limited.
When driving through water, determine the
depth and avoid water higher than the
bottom of the hubs. If the ignition system
gets wet, your vehicle may stall.
Once through water, always try the brakes.
Wet brakes do not stop your vehicle as
effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be
improved by applying light pressure to the
brake pedal while moving slowly. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle
speed or direction when you are driving in
mud. Even 4WD vehicles can lose traction
in slick mud. As when you are driving over
sand, apply the accelerator slowly and
avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle
does slide, steer in the direction of the slide
until you regain control of the vehicle.
If the transmission, transfer case or front
axle are submerged in water, their fluids
should be checked and changed, if
necessary.
If the front or rear axle is submerged in
water, the axle lubricant should be
replaced.
After driving through mud, clean off residue
stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires.
Excess mud stuck on tires and rotating
driveshafts causes an imbalance that
could damage drive components.
“Tread Lightly
” is an educational program
designed to increase public awareness of
land-use regulations and responsibilities
in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor
Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and
the Bureau of Land Management in
encouraging you to help preserve our
national forest and other public and private
lands by “treading lightly ”.
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
Note: Avoid driving crosswise or turning on
steep slopes or hills.
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Stability Control and Traction Control with RSC Features
Disabled 4
Disabled
Disabled
Flashes then
illuminated
solid 2
Button pressed
and held for
more than 5 seconds at
vehicle speed
under 35 mph (56 km/h)
Disabled1
Enabled 1
Enabled
Illuminated
Vehicle speed
exceeds 35 mph (56 km/h) after button is
pressed and
held for more
than 5 seconds
Enabled
Enabled
Enabled
Not illuminated
Button pressed
again after
deactivation
Disabled 4
Disabled
Disabled
Illuminated
Button not
pressed and the transfer case is switched to
4WD Low 3
1 The traction control system may still be enabled but with higher entry thresholds
compared to the full system. The electronic stability control entry thresholds are higher
compared to the full system.
2 When you press and hold the button for more than 5 seconds the indicator lamp blinks
for three seconds.
3 Your vehicle may or may not have this feature available. When you select 4WD low the
stability control light illuminates and all stability control with RSC features are disabled.
4 Engine traction control and two-wheel spin brake traction control functions are disabled.
Single wheel spin traction control is always enabled.
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4WD
See: Four-Wheel Drive...................................... 165
A
A/C See: Climate Control........................................... 112
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 173
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 173
Accessories....................................................439 Exterior Style....................................................... 439
Interior Style........................................................ 439
Lifestyle................................................................. 439
Peace of Mind..................................................... 439
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
Adjusting the Headlamps........................256 Horizontal Aim Adjustment............................ 257
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 256
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................70
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Column Shift/Manual Adjustable
Steering Column
..........................................65
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Floor Shift/Manual Adjustable
Steering Column
..........................................65
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................66
Easy Entry and Exit Feature.............................. 67
End of Travel Position......................................... 67
Memory Feature.................................................... 67
Airbag Disposal................................................41
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control........................................... 112
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............262
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 62
Ambient Lighting
............................................78 Anti-Theft Alarm............................................62
Arming the Alarm................................................. 62
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 62
Appendices....................................................462
Apps...................................................................412 ........................................................................\
........... 412
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................... 413
Audible Warnings and Indicators............90 Direction Indicator Chime................................. 90
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 90
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 90
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................90
Audio Control...................................................67 Media........................................................................\
68
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 68
Type One.................................................................. 67
Type Two................................................................. 68
Audio System.................................................313 General Information.......................................... 313
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Satellite Radio
..............................314
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD............................................................316
Rear Seat Audio Controls................................ 318
Autolamps.........................................................74 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps......................................................... 74
Automatic Climate Control........................115
Automatic Transmission
...........................159
Brake-Shift Interlock......................................... 162
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 164
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................... 161
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 159
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check..............................................................251
Autowipers.........................................................71
Auxiliary Power Points.................................141 110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 141
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 141
Locations................................................................ 141
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 253
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Ignition Switch...............................................144
In California (U.S. Only).............................227
Information Display Control......................69
Information Displays......................................91
General Information............................................. 91
Information Messages................................102 4WD Messages...................................................... 111
AdvanceTrac ™ / Traction Control
Messages.......................................................... 103
Alarm Messages................................................. 103
Battery and Charging System Messages.......................................................... 103
Blind Spot Information System Messages.......................................................... 104
Brake System Messages.................................. 104
Door Messages.................................................... 104
Engine Messages................................................ 105
Fuel Messages..................................................... 105
Keys and Intelligent Access Messages.......................................................... 105
Maintenance Messages................................... 106
MyKey ™ Messages............................................ 107
Off Road Messages............................................ 107
Park Aid Messages............................................. 108
Power Steering Messages.............................. 108
Remote Start Messages.................................. 109
Suspension System Messages..................... 109
Tire Messages...................................................... 109
Trailer Messages................................................. 109
Transmission Messages.................................... 110
Installing Child Restraints.............................17 Child Seats............................................................... 17
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats..................................................................... 21
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts ......................... 18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 20
Using Tether Straps.............................................. 21
Instrument Cluster
........................................84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer......................75
Interior Lamps..................................................77
Front Row Map and Dome Lamps.................77
Front Row Map Lamps........................................ 77
Rear Cargo Lamp.................................................. 78
Second Row Map Lamps................................... 77Interior Mirror....................................................81
Auto-Dimming Mirror........................................... 81
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................223 Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 223
Jump Starting...................................................... 224
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 223
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 224
K
Keyless Entry
...................................................58
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY
KEYPAD.............................................................. 58
Unlocking and Locking the Doors.................. 60
Keyless Starting
............................................144
Ignition Modes..................................................... 145
Keys and Remote Controls
.........................42
Principle of Operation......................................... 42
L
Lighting Control
...............................................73
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 74
High Beams............................................................. 73
Lighting...............................................................73 General Information............................................ 73
Limited Slip Differential
..............................172
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............197
Load Carrying
.................................................196
Load Limit.......................................................198
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 202
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 198
Locking and Unlocking.................................52 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 52
Autolock................................................................... 53
Auto Relock............................................................ 53
Autounlock............................................................. 54
Battery Saver......................................................... 54
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock........................................................ 54
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