2021 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

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2021 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual
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2021 EXPEDITION Owner’s Manual
October 2020 First Printing
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Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................9
Symbols Glossary ............................................
9
Data Recording .................................................
11
Perchlorate .......................................................
15
Ford Credit ........................................................
15
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
...
16
Special Notices ...............................................
16
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
....
17
Export Unique Options ................................
18
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
19
At a Glance
Instrument Panel ..........................................
20
Child Safety
General Information .....................................
22
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
24
Booster Seats .................................................
33
Child Restraint Positioning ........................
35
Child Safety Locks .........................................
37
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
39
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
40
Seatbelt Height Adjustment ....................
44
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
45
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
45
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
47
Seatbelt Extensions .....................................
47
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™........................
49 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
50
Driver and Passenger Airbags ....................
51
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
52
Side Airbags ....................................................
54
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
55
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
56
Airbag Disposal ..............................................
57
911 Assist
What Is 911 Assist ..........................................
58
Emergency Call Requirements ................
58
Emergency Call Limitations ......................
59
Keys and Remote Controls
General Information on Radio Frequencies ................................................
60
Remote Control .............................................
60
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
...
67
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
68
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
69
Clearing All MyKeys ......................................
70
Checking MyKey System Status ..............
70
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ..........................................................
71
MyKey – Troubleshooting ............................
71
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ................................
73
Keyless Entry ...................................................
76
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate .............................................
80
Power Liftgate .................................................
81
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Security
Passive Anti-Theft System
.......................85
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
87
Power Running Boards
Using Power Running Boards ...................
89
Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................
91
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................
91
Audio Control ..................................................
92
Voice Control ..................................................
93
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control .............................................
93
Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control ..........................................................
93
Information Display Control ......................
93
Heated Steering Wheel ..............................
93
Horn ...................................................................
94
Adjustable Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ....................................
95
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers .......................................
96
Autowipers ......................................................
96
Windshield Washers ....................................
97
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
97
Lighting
General Information ....................................
98
Lighting Control .............................................
98
Autolamps .......................................................
99
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
99
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
99Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running Lamps
........................................................................\
100
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) ........
100
Front Fog Lamps .........................................
100
Direction Indicators ......................................
101
Interior Lamps ...............................................
101
Ambient Lighting .........................................
102
Automatic High Beam Control
What Is Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
.
103
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off .................................................
103
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators ........................................................................\
.
103
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control ........................................................................\
.
103
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ...........................................
105
Global Opening ............................................
105
Exterior Mirrors .............................................
106
Interior Mirror .................................................
107
Childminder Mirror ......................................
108
Sun Visors ......................................................
108
Moonroof ........................................................
109
Liftgate Window ..........................................
109
Instrument Cluster
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen ............................................................
111
Gauges - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen ...........................................................
113
Warning Lamps and Indicators ...............
115
Audible Warnings and Indicators ...........
118
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Information Displays
General Information - Vehicles With: 4
Inch Information and Entertainment
Display Screen ...........................................119
General Information - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment
Display Screen ..........................................
123
Information Messages ...............................
129
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ...........................
146
Automatic Climate Control .....................
148
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control .............................
150
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control ..........................................................
151
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control ..............................
152
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control .........................................................
153
Heated Rear Window .................................
154
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..............................
155
Remote Start .................................................
155
Interior Air Quality
What Is the Cabin Air Filter ......................
156
Locating the Cabin Air Filter ....................
156
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter .................
156
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
157
Head Restraints ............................................
157
Manual Seats .................................................
161
Power Seats ...................................................
161
Memory Function ........................................
164
Rear Seats ......................................................
165
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
170Rear Occupant Alert System
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
........................................................................\
..
172
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work ..............................................
172
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions ........................................................................\
..
172
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations ........................................................................\
..
172
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC
........................................................................\
..
172
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC 3
........................................................................\
.
173
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC ............................
173
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC 3 ........................
173
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings .....................................................
173
Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............
174
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 12V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
178
Power Outlet Precautions ........................
178
Locating the Power Outlet .......................
178
Power Outlet - Vehicles With: 110V Power Outlet
What Is the Power Outlet .........................
179
Power Outlet Precautions ........................
179
Locating the Power Outlet .......................
179
Power Outlet Indicators ............................
179
Wireless Accessory Charger
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
180
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Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
........................................................................\
180
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger ........................................................................\
180
Charging a Wireless Device .....................
180
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
182
Overhead Console .......................................
182
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
183
Ignition Switch ..............................................
183
Keyless Starting ...........................................
183
Starting a Gasoline Engine ......................
184
Engine Block Heater ...................................
187
Unique Driving Characteristics
Auto-Start-Stop ..........................................
189
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
192
Fuel Quality ....................................................
192
Fuel Filler Funnel Location .......................
193
Running Out of Fuel ...................................
193
Refueling .........................................................
195
Fuel Consumption .......................................
197
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
199
Catalytic Converter ....................................
200
Transmission
Automatic Transmission .........................
203
Four-Wheel Drive
Using Four-Wheel Drive ............................
210Rear Axle
Limited Slip Differential
............................
218
Brakes
General Information ...................................
219
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
.
219
Electric Parking Brake ...............................
220
Hill Start Assist .............................................
221
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
223
Using Traction Control ..............................
223
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
224
Using Stability Control ..............................
225
Hill Descent Control
Principle of Operation ................................
227
Using Hill Descent Control .......................
227
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
228
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
229
Front Parking Aid ........................................
230
Side Sensing System .................................
232
Active Park Assist .......................................
233
Rear View Camera .....................................
240
360 Degree Camera ..................................
243
Cruise Control
What Is Cruise Control ..............................
246
Switching Cruise Control On and Off ........................................................................\
246
Setting the Cruise Control Speed ........
246
Canceling the Set Speed .........................
247
Resuming the Set Speed .........................
247
Cruise Control Indicators ..........................
247
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ...............
247
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Driving Aids
Driver Alert
.....................................................254
Lane Keeping System ...............................
255
Blind Spot Information System ............
259
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
263
Steering ..........................................................
266
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
267
Drive Control ..................................................
271
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage ........................
275
Cargo Nets ......................................................
277
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
278
Load Limit ......................................................
279
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
285
Trailer Reversing Aids ................................
286
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
295
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
296
Essential Towing Checks .........................
299
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels .....
306
Driving Hints
Reduced Engine Performance ..............
309
Economical Driving ...................................
309
Breaking-In .....................................................
310
Driving Through Water ..............................
310
Floor Mats ......................................................
310
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ..................................
312
Hazard Flashers ............................................
313
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
313
Jump Starting the Vehicle ........................
314
Post-Crash Alert System ..........................
316
Transporting the Vehicle ...........................
316
Towing Points ................................................
317Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need
...............
318
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
319
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
320
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .......................
321
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ........................................................
321
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
323
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
323
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
323
Fuses
Fuse Box Locations ....................................
325
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
325
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
333
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
335
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
335
Under Hood Overview ..............................
336
Engine Oil Dipstick ......................................
337
Engine Oil Check .........................................
337
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
338
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
339
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
339
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
343
Transfer Case Fluid Check ......................
344
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
344
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
345
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
345
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
347
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
348
Fuel Filter .......................................................
349
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
349
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
349
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