2018 FORD EXPEDITION brakes

between the trailer brake controller and
the 7-pin connector at the bumper. If the
message only displays with a trailer
connected, the problem is with the trailer
wiring. Consult your trailer dealer for
assistance. This can be a short to ground
such as a chaffed wire, short to voltage
such as a pulled pin on trailer emergency
breakaway battery, or the trailer brakes
may be drawing too much current.
Points to Remember
Note:
Do not attempt removal of the trailer
brake controller without consulting the
Workshop Manual. Damage to the unit may
result.
• Adjust gain setting before using the
trailer brake controller for the first time.
• Adjust gain setting, using the procedure
above, whenever road, weather and
trailer or vehicle loading conditions
change from when the gain was initially
set.
• Only use the manual control lever for
proper adjustment of the gain during
trailer setup. Misuse, such as
application during trailer sway, could
cause instability of trailer or tow
vehicle.
• Avoid towing in adverse weather
conditions. The trailer brake controller
does not provide anti-lock control of
the trailer wheels. Trailer wheels can
lock up on slippery surfaces, resulting
in reduced stability of trailer and tow
vehicle.
• The trailer brake controller is equipped
with a feature that reduces output at
vehicle speeds below 11 mph (18 km/h)
so trailer and vehicle braking is not jerky
or harsh. This feature is only available
when applying the brakes using your
vehicle's brake pedal, not the
controller. •
The controller interacts with the brake
control system and powertrain control
system of your vehicle to provide the
best performance on different road
conditions.
• Your vehicle's brake system and the
trailer brake system work
independently of each other. Changing
the gain setting on the controller does
not affect the operation of your
vehicle's brakes whether you attach a
trailer or not.
• When you switch the engine off, the
controller output is disabled and the
display and module shut down. The
controller module and display turn on
when you switch the ignition on.
• The trailer brake controller is only a
factory-installed or dealer-installed
item. Ford is not responsible for
warranty or performance of the
controller due to misuse or customer
installation.
Trailer Lamps WARNING: Never connect any
trailer lamp wiring to the vehicle's tail
lamp wiring; this may damage the
electrical system resulting in fire. Contact
your authorized dealer as soon as
possible for assistance in proper trailer
tow wiring installation. Additional
electrical equipment may be required.
Trailer lamps are required on most towed
vehicles. Make sure all running lights, brake
lights, direction indicators and hazard lights
are working.
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Before Towing a Trailer
Practice turning, stopping and backing up
to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer
combination before starting on a trip.
When turning, make wider turns so the
trailer wheels clear curbs and other
obstacles.
When Towing a Trailer
•
Do not tow during the first 1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
• Do not make full-throttle starts.
• Check your hitch, electrical connections
and trailer wheel lug nuts thoroughly
after you have traveled 50 mi (80 km).
• When stopped in congested or heavy
traffic during hot weather, place the
transmission in park (P) to aid engine
and transmission cooling and to help
A/C performance.
• Turn off the speed control with heavy
loads or in hilly terrain. The speed
control may turn off automatically
when you are towing on long, steep
slopes.
• Shift to a lower gear when driving down
a long or steep hill. Do not apply the
brakes continuously, as they may
overheat and become less effective.
• If your transmission is equipped with a
Grade Assist or Tow/Haul feature, use
this feature when towing. This provides
engine braking and helps eliminate
excessive transmission shifting for
optimum fuel economy and
transmission cooling.
• If your vehicle is equipped with
AdvanceTrac with RSC, this system
may turn on during typical cornering
maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer.
This is normal. Turning the corner at a
slower speed when towing may reduce
this tendency. •
If you are towing a trailer frequently in
hot weather, hilly conditions, at the
gross combined weight rating (or any
combination of these factors), consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic
gear lubricant if the axle is not already
filled with it. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 380).
• Allow more distance for stopping with
a trailer attached. Anticipate stops and
brake gradually.
• Avoid parking on a slope. However, if
you must park on a slope:
1. Turn the steering wheel to point your vehicle tires away from traffic flow.
2. Set your vehicle parking brake.
3. Place the transmission in park (P).
4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. Chocks are not
included with your vehicle.
Your vehicle may be equipped with a
temporary or conventional spare tire. A
temporary spare tire is different in size,
tread-type, or is from a different
manufacturer than the road tires on your
vehicle. Consult information on the tire
label or Safety Compliance label for
limitations when using these tires.
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or
Personal Watercraft (PWC)
Note: Disconnect the wiring to the trailer
before backing the trailer into the water.
Note: Reconnect the wiring to the trailer
after removing the trailer from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat
launching or retrieval:
• Do not allow the static water level to
rise above the bottom edge of the rear
bumper.
• Do not allow waves to break higher
than
6 in (15 cm) above the bottom
edge of the rear bumper.
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•
Do not warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Reduce the use of air conditioning and
heat.
• Avoid using speed control in hilly
terrain.
• Do not rest your foot on the brake
pedal while driving.
• Avoid carrying unnecessary weight.
• Avoid adding particular accessories to
your vehicle (e.g. bug deflectors,
rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski
racks).
• Avoid driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the wheel
hubs. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so:
•
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING:
Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury.
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•
Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature.
• With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting. Note:
It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
Miscellaneous
• Make sure all linkages, cables, levers
and pins under your vehicle are covered
with grease to prevent rust.
• Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m)
every 15 days to lubricate working parts
and prevent corrosion.
Removing Vehicle From Storage
When your vehicle is ready to come out of
storage, do the following:
• Wash your vehicle to remove any dirt
or grease film build-up on window
surfaces.
• Check windshield wipers for any
deterioration.
• Check under the hood for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage such as mice or squirrel
nests.
• Check the exhaust for any foreign
material that may have collected
during storage.
• Check tire pressures and set tire
inflation per the Tire Label.
• Check brake pedal operation. Drive
your vehicle
15 ft (4.5 m) back and
forth to remove rust build-up.
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Tire Label (affixed to either the
door hinge pillar, door-latch post,
or the door edge that meets the
door-latch post, next to the
driver's seating position), or Tire
Label located on the B-pillar or
the edge of the driver's door.
Failure to follow the tire pressure
recommendations can cause
uneven treadwear patterns and
adversely affect the way your
vehicle handles.
Note:
Do not reduce tire pressure
to change the ride characteristics
of the vehicle. If you do not
maintain the inflation pressure at
the levels specified by us, your
vehicle may experience a condition
known as shimmy. Shimmy is a
severe vibration and oscillation in
the steering wheel after the vehicle
travels over a bump or dip in the
road that does not dampen out by
itself. Shimmy may result from
significant under-inflation of the
tires, improper tires (load range,
size, or type), or vehicle
modifications such as lift-kits. In
the event that your vehicle
experiences shimmy, you should
slowly reduce speed by either lifting
off the accelerator pedal or lightly
applying the brakes. The shimmy
will cease as the vehicle speed
decreases.
Maximum Inflation Pressure is
the tire manufacturer's maximum
permissible pressure and the
pressure at which the maximum
load can be carried by the tire. This
pressure is normally higher than the manufacturer
’s recommended
cold inflation pressure which can
be found on the Safety
Compliance Certification Label
(affixed to either the door hinge
pillar, door-latch post, or the door
edge that meets the door-latch
post, next to the driver's seating
position), or Tire Label located on
the B-pillar or the edge of the
driver's door. The cold inflation
pressure should never be set lower
than the recommended pressure
on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label or Tire Label.
When weather temperature
changes occur, tire inflation
pressures also change. A 10°F
(6°C) temperature drop can
cause a corresponding drop of 1
psi (7 kPa) in inflation pressure.
Check your tire pressures
frequently and adjust them to the
proper pressure which can be
found on the Safety Compliance
Certification Label or Tire Label.
To check the pressure in your
tire(s):
1. Make sure the tires are cool,
meaning they are not hot from
driving even a mile.
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360 Degree Camera...................................234
Advanced Camera Views................................ 235
Camera Views..................................................... 235
Front Camera...................................................... 235
Keep Out Zone.................................................... 235
Side Camera........................................................ 236
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive..................................... 202
A
A/C See: Climate Control......................................... 139
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes............................................................. 211
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.................................................................. 211
Accessories....................................................494 Exterior Style....................................................... 494
Interior Style........................................................ 494
Lifestyle................................................................. 494
Peace of Mind..................................................... 494
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control............238
Active Park Assist........................................225 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 226
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................338
Horizontal Aim Adjustment........................... 339
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 338
Adjusting the Pedals
....................................86
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................82
End of Travel Position......................................... 83
Memory Feature................................................... 83Airbag Disposal
...............................................52
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control......................................... 139
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter.............343
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 79
Ambient Lighting
...........................................94
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 95
Changing the Color.............................................. 95
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 95
Switching Ambient Lighting On..................... 95
Anti-Theft Alarm
............................................79
Arming the Alarm................................................. 79
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 79
Appendices.....................................................517
Apps.................................................................463 ........................................................................\
.......... 463
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link..................465
At a Glance........................................................15
Audible Warnings and Indicators............110 Direction Indicator Chime................................. 110
Headlamps On Warning Chime.....................110
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................110
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................110
Audio Control
...................................................83
Media........................................................................\
84
Seek, Next or Previous....................................... 84
Audio System
...............................................389
General Information......................................... 389
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC/Touchscreen Display.................392
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................390
Autolamps........................................................90 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 90
Automatic Climate Control......................140 Automatic Fan Settings................................... 142
Automatic High Beam Control...................91 Automatic High Beam Indicator.....................92
Switching the System On and Off.................92
Automatic Transmission
...........................195
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning............................................................. 201
Brake-Shift Interlock........................................ 200
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 201
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SelectShift™ Automatic
Transmission................................................... 199
Understanding the Shift Positions of your Automatic Transmission............................. 195
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................333
Auto-Start-Stop............................................181 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 182
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop................................ 181
Autowipers........................................................87 Autowipers Settings........................................... 88
Auxiliary Power Points................................170 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 170
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 170
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........170
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 335
Blind Spot Information System.............250 ........................................................................\
.......... 250
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow...................................................................... 251
Switching the System On and Off...............253
System Errors...................................................... 253
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 250
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........250
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........325
Booster Seats..................................................28 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 29
Brake Fluid Check........................................334
Brakes.................................................................211 General Information............................................ 211
Breaking-In.....................................................297
Bulb Specification Chart............................341
C
Cabin Air Filter...............................................148
Capacities and Specifications...............384 Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 388
Specifications..................................................... 385
Cargo Nets
.....................................................266 Car Wash
See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 344
Catalytic Converter......................................192 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)...................193
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing................................................... 193
Center Console
...............................................174
Changing a Bulb...........................................339 Fog Lamp Bulb................................................... 340
Front Direction Indicator Bulb......................340
Headlamp Bulb.................................................. 339
LED Bulbs.............................................................. 341
LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................................. 340
LED Headlamp Bulb......................................... 339
Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp
Bulbs................................................................. 340
Changing a Fuse
...........................................323
Fuses....................................................................... 323
Changing a Road Wheel............................373 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 373
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........374
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 374
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................335
Battery Management System....................... 336
Changing the Engine Air Filter................343
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................337
Checking MyKey System Status...............63 MyKey Distance.................................................... 63
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 63
Number of MyKeys.............................................. 63
Checking the Wiper Blades......................337
Childminder Mirror........................................101
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................42
Child Restraint Positioning
.........................30
Child Safety........................................................17
General Information............................................. 17
Child Safety Locks..........................................32 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 33
Right-Hand Side................................................... 33
Cleaning Leather Seats.............................348
Cleaning Products
.......................................344
Materials............................................................... 344
Cleaning the Engine
...................................346
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Recycled Coolant..............................................
330
Severe Climates.................................................. 331
Engine Emission Control.............................191
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System......................77
Engine Oil Check...........................................327 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 327
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................327
Engine Specifications
................................380
Drivebelt Routing.............................................. 380
Entertainment..............................................436 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 438
Apps....................................................................... 446
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 445
CD (If equipped)................................................ 444
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 441
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 439
Sources.................................................................. 437
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 446
USB Ports............................................................. 446
Environment......................................................14
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 212
Essential Towing Checks..........................287 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 293
Hitches.................................................................. 288
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 293
Safety Chains...................................................... 289
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 289
Trailer Hitch Cover.............................................. 287
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 292
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7 –Pin
Connector)...................................................... 287
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 293
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Exterior Mirrors................................................98 360-Degree Camera.......................................... 99
Auto-Dimming Feature...................................... 99
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 98
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 99
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 98Heated Exterior Mirrors......................................
99
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 99
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 99
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 98
Puddle Lamps ...................................................... 99
Signal Indicator Mirrors...................................... 99
F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................35 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 373
Floor Mats
......................................................298
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 92
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 86
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect..................................................496 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 497
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 496
Four-Wheel Drive........................................202
Front Fog Lamps............................................92
Front Parking Aid..........................................222 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 223
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling
.......................................184
Fuel Consumption.......................................189
Advertised Capacity.......................................... 189
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 190
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 190
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................185
Fuel Filter........................................................335
Fuel Quality....................................................184 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 184
Fuel Shutoff....................................................301
Fuse Box Locations......................................314 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 314
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............314
Fuses
.................................................................314
Fuse Specification Chart...........................314 Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 314
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