2018 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

On the column shifter
On the center console
On the DRIVE MODE rotary switch. Note:
Mode changes are not available when
the vehicle ignition is off or when the engine
is not running.
On-Road Modes Normal
- For everyday driving.
This mode is a perfect balance
of excitement, comfort and
convenience. Sport
- For aggressive on-road
driving. This mode increases
throttle response, provides a
sportier steering feel, along with quicker
shifting. The suspension stiffens, with an
emphasis on handling and control. The
transmission also holds gears longer,
helping your vehicle accelerate faster when
shifting gears. Tow/Haul
- For improved
transmission operation when
towing a trailer or a heavy load.
This mode moves upshifts to higher engine
speeds to reduce the frequency of
transmission shifting. This mode also
provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which slows your vehicle and assists
you in controlling your vehicle when
descending a grade. The amount of
downshift braking provided varies based
on the amount you press the brake pedal.
Note: All transmission gear ranges are
available when using
Tow/Haul. ECO
- For efficient and
responsible driving. This mode
helps deliver maximum fuel
efficiency and increases driving range.
Off-Road Modes Snow/Wet
(4X2) or Grass/
Gravel/Snow (4WD) - For firm
surfaces covered with loose or
slippery material such as packed
snow, ice, water, grass or a thin
layer of gravel or sand.
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Sand - For soft dry sand or deep
gravel. Mud/Ruts
- For muddy, rutted,
soft or uneven terrain. Note:
The system has diagnostic checks
that continuously monitor the system for
proper operation. Certain drive modes are
not available based on gear shifter position.
If a mode is unavailable due to a system
fault, the mode defaults to
Normal.
Transfer Case Availability
If Equipped with Rotary Drive Mode Switch Sand
Mud/Ruts
Tow/
Haul
Grass/
Gravel/ Snow
ECO
Sport
Normal
Not Avail-able
Not Avail-
able
Available
Not Avail-
able
Default
Available
Default
2H
Default
Off Road Tuning
Default
Off Road Tuning
Available
Default
Slippery Tuning
Available
NormalTuning
Default
Sport
Tuning
Avail-
able
Normal Tuning
4A
Available
Available
Available
Available
Not Avail-
able
Not Avail-
able
Avail-
able
4L 1
1 If Equipped.
If Equipped with Column Shifter Drive Mode Switch Tow/Haul
Grass/Gravel/
Snow
ECO
Sport
Normal
Available
Not Available
Default
Available
Default
2H
Available
Default
Available
Default
Available
4A 1
Slippery
Tuning
Normal
Tuning
Sport Tuning
Normal
Tuning
Available
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Available
4H 1
Available
Available
Not Available
Not Available
Available
4L 1
1 If Equipped.
Note: The drive mode reverts to
Normal
when you start your vehicle.
Note: Your vehicle remembers the 4WD
mode across ignition cycles. Note:
Each drive mode has an associated
default 4WD mode, however you can still
select different 4WD modes using the 4WD
switch based on your preference.
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REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE
Cargo Management System
A storage area is located in the floor of the
rear cargo area. There are two types of
storage systems depending on your
vehicle.
Short Wheel Base System
Lift up on the handle to open the cover.
Note:
The board operates with friction
hinges, which allows it to be put in any
position between a 0° and a 90° angle. To close, lower the cover.
Long Wheel Base System
The long wheel base system has two
separate storage compartments. To
access these compartments, there is a
bifolding cover. Lift up on the handle and fold back to open
the cover.
Note:
The board operates with friction
hinges, which allows it to be put in any
position between a
0° and a 90° angle. To access the second storage
compartment, fold the cover back a
second time.
To close, lower the cover.
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Advanced System: Forward
Divider, Cargo Shelf and Rear
Barrier (Bulkhead Position) (If
Equipped) WARNING:
Do not load any
objects on the shelf that may obstruct
your vision or strike occupants of the
vehicle in the case of a sudden stop or
collision. WARNING:
Do not place people
or pets on or under the parcel shelf.
The board moves to the same positions
for both the short wheel base and long
wheel base advanced systems.
Advanced Short Wheel Base System A storage compartment is located in the
floor of the rear cargo area. The cover
operates on friction hinges. Lift up on the
handle to open the cover. To close, lower
the cover.
Advanced Long Wheel Base System With the advanced long wheel base
system, there is an additional cover with
an extra storage compartment underneath.
This cover also operates on friction hinges.
Lift up on the handle to open the cover. To
close, lower the cover.
Forward Divider
To move the board into the divider position,
lift up on the handle and position the board
vertically at a
90° angle.
Note: The board operates on friction hinges,
which allows it to be put in any position
between a
0° and a 90° angle.
Cargo Shelf To move the board into the shelf position,
lift the board and move it to the horizontal
position. Once the board is horizontal,
insert the forward facing nubs into the
hooks on either side.
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For the short wheel base system, it is
necessary for the second panel located
toward the front of the vehicle to be raised
up when the seats are folded down.
For the long wheel base system, it is
necessary for the second panel located
toward the front of the vehicle to be raised
up.
Note:
Before moving the board into the
shelf position, you may need to flip down
the hooks.
Note: Do not put more than 50 lb (22 kg)
on shelf.
Rear Barrier (Bulkhead Position) To move the board into the rear barrier or
bulkhead position, lift the board and move
it to the vertical position. Once the board
is vertical, insert the rearward facing nubs
into the hooks on either side.
Note:
Before moving the board into the rear
barrier or bulkhead position, you may need
to flip down the hooks.
CARGO NETS
(IF EQUIPPED) WARNING:
This net is not
designed to restrain objects during a
collision or heavy braking.
The cargo net secures lightweight objects
in the cargo area. 1.
Fold down the hooks on the top of the
rear quarter trim panel. 2. Attach the loop end of the net to the
upper hook. Use one prong on the hook
for the net attachment. 3. Attach the bottom of the net to the
lower anchor point.
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4.
Repeat this procedure on the other side
of your vehicle. ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS WARNING: When loading the roof
racks, we recommend you evenly
distribute the load, as well as maintain
a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles,
with higher centers of gravity, may
handle differently than unloaded
vehicles. Take extra precautions, such
as slower speeds and increased stopping
distance, when driving a heavily loaded
vehicle.
For correct roof rack system function, you
must place loads directly on crossbars
affixed to the roof rack side rails. When
using the roof rack system, we recommend
you use Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars
designed specifically for your vehicle.
Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.
Note: Never place loads directly on the roof
panel. The roof panel is not designed to
directly carry a load.
Maximum Recommended Load Amounts Maximum Recommended Load
Description
125 lb (56 kg)
Vehicles with Moonroof
200 lb (90 kg)
Vehicles without Moonroof
Note: The maximum recommended load
is based on the load being evenly distributed
on the crossbars.
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Some Middle East Expedition vehicles are
equipped with higher Gross Vehicles
Weight ratings and unique capabilities. As
a result, for 4WD Expeditions in the Middle
East, excluding Expedition MAX, the
maximum load capabilities are reduced to
the following when using the roof for load
carrying:
•
7,450 lb (3,379 kg) - Gross Vehicle
Weight (GVW).
• 3,375 lb (1,530 kg)
- Front Gross Axle
Weight (GAW).
Adjusting the Crossbar
(If Equipped)
Note: For less wind noise and better
aerodynamics, only install the crossbars
when you need them for carrying cargo. The
front crossbar is fixed. There are two
optional positions for the rear crossbar.
Follow the steps to reposition or remove the
rear crossbar. 1. Remove the crossbar bolts at both
sides of the rear crossbar by using the
supplied torx tool or a similar tool.
2. Move the crossbar to the new position.
3. Replace and tighten the bolts at both sides of the crossbar by using the
supplied torx tool or a similar tool. Note:
There may be snap caps in the new
side rail position, which must be removed
before installing the crossbar. These caps
can be removed by using the supplied torx
tool or a similar tool.
LOAD LIMIT
Vehicle Loading - with and
without a Trailer
This section guides you in the
proper loading of your vehicle,
trailer, or both. Keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design
rating capability, with or without
a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return
of vehicle design performance.
Before you load your vehicle,
become familiar with the
following terms for determining
your vehicle ’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle ’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.
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Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:
Payload
Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or the
edge of the driver door. Vehicles
exported outside the US and
Canada may not have a tire and
loading label. Look for
“The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg OR XXX lb ” for maximum
payload. The payload listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label is the maximum payload for your
vehicle as built by the assembly
plant. If you install any additional
equipment on your vehicle, you
must determine the new payload.
Subtract the weight of the
equipment from the payload listed
on the Tire and Loading label.
When towing, trailer tongue
weight or king pin weight is also
part of payload.
WARNING: The
appropriate loading capacity of
your vehicle can be limited either
by volume capacity (how much
space is available) or by payload
capacity (how much weight the
vehicle should carry). Once you
have reached the maximum
payload of your vehicle, do not
add more cargo, even if there is
space available. Overloading or
improperly loading your vehicle
can contribute to loss of vehicle
control and vehicle rollover.
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating)
GAWR is the maximum allowable
weight that a single axle (front or
rear) can carry. These numbers
are on the Safety Compliance
Certification label. The label is
located on the door hinge pillar,
door-latch post, or the door edge
that meets the door-latch post,
next to the driver seating position.
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