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2018 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual
2018 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual
August 2018
Third Printing
Owner’s Manual Expedition
Litho in U.S.A.
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DID_3464836_18c_Expedition_OM_EN_072118.indd 17/27/18 7:36 AM
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continuous development, we reserve the right to change specifications, design or equipment at any time
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Errors and omissions excepted.
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All rights reserved.
Part Number: 201708 20180710152707
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the
State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. To minimize
exposure, avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the
engine except as necessary, service your vehicle
in a well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash
your hands frequently when servicing your vehicle.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.
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Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit .........................................................
11
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
....
12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
13
Export Unique Options .................................
13
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
14
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview ........................
15
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
17
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
18
Booster Seats .................................................
28
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
30
Child Safety Locks .........................................
32
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
34
Fastening the Seatbelts ..............................
35
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
39
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
40
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
40
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
42
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
42
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
43 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
44
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
45
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
46
Side Airbags ....................................................
48
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
49
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ........
51
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
52
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
53
Remote Control .............................................
53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
60
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation ..................................
61
Creating a MyKey ...........................................
62
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
62
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
63
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
63
MyKey — Troubleshooting .........................
63
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
65
Keyless Entry ..................................................
68
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate ..............................................
72
Power Liftgate .................................................
73
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .........................
77
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
79
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ..................
80
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column .........................................................
82
Audio Control ..................................................
83
Voice Control ..................................................
84
Cruise Control ................................................
84
Information Display Control ......................
85
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
85
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ...................................
86
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
87
Autowipers .......................................................
87
Windshield Washers ....................................
88
Rear Window Wiper and Washers .........
88
Lighting
General Information ....................................
89
Lighting Control .............................................
89
Autolamps .......................................................
90
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
90
Headlamp Exit Delay ....................................
91
Daytime Running Lamps .............................
91
Automatic High Beam Control ..................
91
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
92
Direction Indicators ......................................
93
Interior Lamps ................................................
93
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
94
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ............................................
96
Global Opening and Closing .....................
97
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
98
Interior Mirror ................................................
100Childminder Mirror
.......................................
101
Sun Visors .......................................................
101
Moonroof - Vehicles With: Vista Roof Opening Panel ...........................................
101
Liftgate Window ..........................................
102
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................
104
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............
106
Audible Warnings and Indicators ...........
110
Information Displays
General Information .....................................
111
Information Messages ...............................
123
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
139
Automatic Climate Control .....................
140
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
.
143
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
145
Heated Windows and Mirrors ..................
147
Cabin Air Filter ..............................................
148
Remote Start ................................................
148
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
149
Head Restraints ...........................................
149
Manual Seats ................................................
153
Power Seats ...................................................
153
Memory Function ........................................
156
Rear Seats .......................................................
157
Heated Seats .................................................
162
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
164
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............
166
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
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Wireless Accessory Charging ....................
171
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
174
Overhead Console .......................................
174
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ....................................
175
Ignition Switch ..............................................
175
Keyless Starting ............................................
176
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
176
Engine Block Heater ...................................
179
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ...........................................
181
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
184
Fuel Quality ...................................................
184
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
185
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
185
Refueling .........................................................
187
Fuel Consumption ......................................
189
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law .................................................
191
Catalytic Converter .....................................
192
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
195
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ...........................
202Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential
............................
210
Brakes
General Information ....................................
211
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
..
211
Electric Parking Brake .................................
212
Hill Start Assist .............................................
213
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
215
Using Traction Control ...............................
215
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ................................
216
Using Stability Control ...............................
217
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ................................
219
Using Hill Descent Control .......................
219
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ................................
221
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
222
Front Parking Aid .........................................
222
Side Sensing System .................................
223
Active Park Assist .......................................
225
Rear View Camera .......................................
231
360 Degree Camera ..................................
234
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
237
Using Cruise Control ..................................
237
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ..............
238
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
245
Lane Keeping System ...............................
246
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Blind Spot Information System
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Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
254
Steering ..........................................................
256
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
257
Drive Control ..................................................
261
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................
264
Cargo Nets ....................................................
266
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
267
Load Limit .....................................................
268
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
274
Trailer Reversing Aids .................................
275
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
284
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
285
Essential Towing Checks .........................
287
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
294
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
297
Reduced Engine Performance ...............
297
Economical Driving ....................................
297
Driving Through Water .............................
298
Floor Mats .....................................................
298
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ................................
300
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
301
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
301
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
302
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
304
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
304
Towing Points ..............................................
305
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need ..............
307
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
308The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
309
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
310
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
310
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
312
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
312
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
312
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations .....................................
314
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
314
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
323
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
325
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
325
Under Hood Overview ..............................
326
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
327
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
327
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
328
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
329
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
333
Transfer Case Fluid Check .......................
333
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
334
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
334
Fuel Filter .......................................................
335
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
335
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
337
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
337
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
338
Removing a Headlamp .............................
339
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
339
Bulb Specification Chart ...........................
341
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
343
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Vehicle Care
General Information
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Cleaning Products ......................................
344
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
344
Waxing ............................................................
346
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
346
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
346
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
347
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
347
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
348
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
349
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
349
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
349
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
352
Tire Care .........................................................
354
Using Snow Chains ...................................
368
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
369
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
373
Technical Specifications ..........................
378
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ...............................
380
Motorcraft Parts .........................................
380
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
382
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
383
Transmission Code Designation ...........
383
Capacities and Specifications ...............
384
Audio System
General Information ..................................
389
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ..........................................................
390
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display ...............
392
Digital Radio .................................................
393Satellite Radio
.............................................
395
USB Port ........................................................
398
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
399
Using Voice Recognition .........................
400
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
402
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
403
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
407
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
408
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
416
Home Screen ...............................................
429
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
430
Entertainment .............................................
436
Climate ...........................................................
447
Phone .............................................................
450
Navigation .....................................................
455
Apps ................................................................
463
Settings ..........................................................
466
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ....................
480
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
494
Ford Protect
Ford Protect .................................................
496
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......
498
Normal Scheduled Maintenance ..........
501
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
504
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
506
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ...............
517
End User License Agreement .................
519
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