2019 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

2019 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual
April 2019
Second Printing Litho in U.S.A.
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2019 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual

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Part Number: 201808 20190227150108
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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
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Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate .......................................................
13
Ford Credit ........................................................
13
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
14
Special Notices ...............................................
14
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
15
Export Unique Options ................................
15
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
17
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ...........................................
18
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
20
Installing Child Restraints ...........................
21
Booster Seats ..................................................
31
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
33
Child Safety Locks ........................................
35
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation ..................................
37
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
38
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
42
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
43
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
43
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
45
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
45
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
47 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
48
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
49
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
50
Side Airbags ....................................................
52
Safety Canopy ™............................................
53
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator .......
54
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
55
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
56
Remote Control .............................................
56
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
63
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
64
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
65
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
66
Checking MyKey System Status .............
66
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
67
MyKey – Troubleshooting ..........................
67
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................
69
Keyless Entry ...................................................
72
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate ..............................................
76
Power Liftgate .................................................
77
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System .........................
81
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
83
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
85
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................87
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................
87
Audio Control .................................................
88
Voice Control ..................................................
89
Cruise Control ................................................
89
Information Display Control .....................
90
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
90
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals .....................................
91
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
92
Autowipers ......................................................
92
Windshield Washers ....................................
93
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
93
Lighting
General Information ....................................
94
Lighting Control .............................................
94
Autolamps .......................................................
95
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
95
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
96
Daytime Running Lamps ...........................
96
Automatic High Beam Control ................
96
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
97
Direction Indicators ......................................
98
Welcome Lighting .........................................
98
Interior Lamps ................................................
98
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
99
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ..........................................
100
Global Opening ............................................
100
Exterior Mirrors ..............................................
101Interior Mirror
.................................................
102
Childminder Mirror ......................................
103
Sun Visors ......................................................
103
Moonroof ........................................................
104
Liftgate Window ..........................................
105
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ............................................................
106
Warning Lamps and Indicators ..............
109
Audible Warnings and Indicators ............
112
Information Displays
General Information ....................................
113
Information Messages ...............................
125
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
142
Automatic Climate Control .....................
144
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
.
146
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control .............................
148
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control ........................................................
149
Heated Windshield .....................................
150
Heated Rear Window ..................................
151
Heated Exterior Mirrors ...............................
151
Cabin Air Filter ................................................
151
Remote Start ..................................................
151
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
153
Head Restraints ............................................
153
Manual Seats .................................................
157
Power Seats ...................................................
157
Memory Function ........................................
160
Rear Seats .......................................................
161
Heated Seats ................................................
166
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Climate Controlled Seats
.........................167
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ..............
170
Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points ...............................
174
Wireless Accessory Charging ..................
175
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
178
Overhead Console .......................................
178
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
179
Ignition Switch ..............................................
179
Keyless Starting ...........................................
180
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
180
Engine Block Heater ...................................
183
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
185
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions .....................................
188
Fuel Quality ...................................................
188
Fuel Filler Funnel Location ......................
189
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
189
Refueling ..........................................................
191
Fuel Consumption .......................................
193
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
195
Catalytic Converter .....................................
196
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ..........................
199Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive
..........................
206
Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential ............................
214
Brakes
General Information ...................................
215
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
215
Electric Parking Brake ................................
216
Hill Start Assist ..............................................
217
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ................................
219
Using Traction Control ...............................
219
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
220
Using Stability Control ...............................
221
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
223
Using Hill Descent Control ......................
223
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
225
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
226
Front Parking Aid ........................................
226
Side Sensing System .................................
227
Active Park Assist .......................................
229
Rear View Camera ......................................
235
360 Degree Camera ..................................
238
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ................................
241
Using Cruise Control ...................................
241
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
242
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Driving Aids
Driver Alert
....................................................249
Lane Keeping System ...............................
250
Blind Spot Information System ............
254
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
258
Steering ...........................................................
261
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
262
Drive Control ................................................
266
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................
269
Cargo Nets ......................................................
271
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
272
Load Limit ......................................................
273
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
279
Trailer Reversing Aids ...............................
280
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
289
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
290
Essential Towing Checks .........................
293
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels ....
300
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
303
Reduced Engine Performance ..............
303
Economical Driving ....................................
303
Driving Through Water .............................
304
Floor Mats .....................................................
304
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ................................
306
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
307
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
307
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
308
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
310
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
310
Towing Points .................................................
311Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
...............
313
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
314
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ......................
315
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
316
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
316
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
.
318
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
.
318
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
.
318
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
320
Fuse Specification Chart .........................
320
Changing a Fuse .........................................
329
Maintenance
General Information ...................................
331
Opening and Closing the Hood ..............
331
Under Hood Overview ...............................
332
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
333
Engine Oil Check .........................................
333
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
334
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
335
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
339
Transfer Case Fluid Check .......................
339
Brake Fluid Check ......................................
340
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
340
Fuel Filter ........................................................
341
Changing the 12V Battery .........................
341
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
343
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
343
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
344
Removing a Headlamp .............................
345
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
345
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Changing the Engine Air Filter
................347
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
349
Cleaning Products ......................................
349
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
349
Waxing .............................................................
351
Cleaning the Engine ....................................
351
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
.
351
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
352
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens .......................
352
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
353
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
354
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
354
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
354
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
357
Tire Care .........................................................
359
Using Snow Chains ....................................
373
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
374
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
380
Technical Specifications .........................
386
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications ................................
387
Motorcraft Parts ..........................................
387
Vehicle Identification Number ..............
389
Vehicle Certification Label .....................
390
Transmission Code Designation ...........
390
Capacities and Specifications ................
391
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
396
Audio System
General Information ..................................
398
Audio Unit - Vehicles Without: Touchscreen Display .............................
399Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Touchscreen
Display ........................................................
402
Digital Radio .................................................
403
Satellite Radio .............................................
405
USB Port ........................................................
408
Media Hub ....................................................
408
SYNC™
General Information .................................
409
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
410
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ............
412
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
413
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
.
417
SYNC™ Troubleshooting .........................
418
SYNC™ 3
General Information ..................................
426
Home Screen ...............................................
438
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
439
Entertainment .............................................
446
Climate ...........................................................
456
Phone .............................................................
458
Navigation .....................................................
464
Apps .................................................................
472
Settings ..........................................................
475
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting ....................
489
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
503
Ford Protect
Ford Protect .................................................
505
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information .......
507
Normal Scheduled Maintenance ..........
510
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance .............................................
513
Scheduled Maintenance Record ...........
515
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