2021 FORD EXPEDITION console

Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime
the rear axle has been submerged in water.
Water may have contaminated the rear
axle lubricant, which is not normally
checked or changed unless a leak is
suspected or another axle repair is
required.
TOWING THE VEHICLE ON
FOUR WHEELS
WARNING: If your vehicle has a
steering wheel lock make sure the
ignition is in the accessory or on position
when being towed.
Recreational Towing
Note: Put your climate control system in
recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust
fumes from entering your vehicle.
See
Climate Control (page 146).
Follow these guidelines if you have a need
for recreational towing, for example towing
your vehicle behind a motorhome. These
guidelines prevent damage to your
transmission.
Two-wheel Drive Vehicles
You cannot tow a two wheel drive vehicle
with any wheels on the ground as vehicle
or transmission damage may occur. You
must tow your vehicle with all four wheels
off the ground, for example when using a
car-hauling trailer.
Four-wheel Drive Vehicles Without 4x4
LOW
If your vehicle is not equipped with 4x4
Low, you cannot tow your vehicle with any
wheels on the ground or vehicle damage
may occur. You must tow your vehicle with
all four wheels off the ground, for example
when using a car-hauling trailer. Four-wheel Drive Vehicles With 4x4
LOW
You can only tow a
4X4 LOW equipped
four-wheel drive vehicle with all wheels on
the ground by placing the transfer case in
its neutral position and engaging the four
wheel down towing feature. Perform the
steps outlined in the following section after
positioning your vehicle behind the tow
vehicle and properly securing them
together.
Four-wheel-down Towing
Note: If completed successfully, the
information display shows
Neutral Tow
Enabled Leave Transmission in Neutral.
This indicates that your vehicle is safe to
tow with all wheels on the ground.
Note: If you do not see the message in the
information display, you must perform the
procedure again from the beginning.
Note: Make sure you properly secure your
vehicle to the tow vehicle.
Entering Four-wheel-down Towing
1. Start your vehicle.
2. Select
2H on the 4WD mode selector
switch.
3. For vehicles equipped with a console shifter, place the transmission in stay
in neutral mode.
See Automatic
Transmission (page 203). For vehicles
equipped with a column shifter, place
the transmission in neutral (N).
4. Once the transmission is in neutral (N)
or stay in neutral mode, switch the
engine off but leave the ignition in the
on position. The information display
shows a
Transmission Not in Park
message.
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The USB port allows you to plug in media
playing devices, memory sticks and charge
devices.
Note:
We recommend using only USB-IF
certified cables and adapters. Non-certified
cables and adapters may not work.
Locating the USB Ports
The USB ports may be in the following
locations:
• Inside the media bin.
• Inside the center console.
• On the lower instrument panel.
Note: The number and type of USB ports
may vary depending on your vehicle.
Note: Not all USB ports in your vehicle have
data transfer capabilities. See Locating the
Power Outlet (page 178).
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Function
Button
Playlists
Artist
Albums
Songs
Genres
Podcasts
Audio books
Composers
This button allows you to choose a specific
letter to view within the category you are
browsing.
A-Z Jump
If available, this allows you to browse the
folders and files on your USB device.
Explore Device
USB Ports The USB ports are in the center console or
behind a small access door in the
instrument panel.
This feature allows you to plug in USB
media devices, memory sticks, flash drives
or thumb drives, and charge devices if they
support this feature. Select this option to play audio from your
USB device.
Apps
The system supports the use of certain
audio apps such as iHeartRadio through a
USB or Bluetooth enabled device.
Each app gives you different on-screen
options depending on the app's content.
See Apps (page 462).
Supported Media Players, Formats
and Metadata Information
The system is capable of hosting nearly
any digital media player, including iPod,
iPhone, and most USB drives.
Supported audio formats include MP3,
WMA, WAV, AAC, and FLAC.
Supported audio file extensions include
MP3, WMA, WAV, M4A, M4B, AAC, and
FLAC.
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Audio Unit - Vehicles Without:
Touchscreen Display..............................408
Accessing the Settings Menu....................... 409
Accessing the Sound Settings..................... 409
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 409
Changing Radio Stations............................... 409
Playing or Pausing Media................................ 410
Returning to the Previous Screen................410
Scrolling Through the Menu Options.........410
Selecting a Menu Option................................. 410
Selecting Media.................................................. 410
Selecting the Radio........................................... 410
Setting a Memory Preset.................................410
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........410
Using a Cell Phone.............................................410
Using Apps............................................................ 410
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................... 411
Autolamps........................................................99 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 99
Automatic Climate Control......................148 Accessing Rear Climate Controls.................148
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 148
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 148
Setting the Temperature................................. 148
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................148
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 149
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 149
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 150
Switching the Ventilated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 150
Automatic High Beam Control................103
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators......................................................103 Automatic Transmission
..........................203
Automatic Transmission Adaptive
Learning........................................................... 209
Brake-Shift Interlock (Console Shifter Only)................................................................. 208
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................. 209
SelectShift™ Automatic Transmission.................................................. 207
Understanding the Shift Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 203
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
............................................................343
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................189 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop............................. 190
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 189
Autowipers.......................................................96 Autowipers Settings............................................ 97
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 345
Blind Spot Information System.............259 ........................................................................\
.......... 259
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer Tow...................................................................... 261
Switching the System On and Off..............263
System Errors...................................................... 263
Using the Blind Spot Information System............................................................. 260
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........259
Body Styling Kits.........................................360
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........335
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 34
Brake Fluid Check........................................344 Brake Fluid Service Interval........................... 345
Brakes...............................................................219 General Information.......................................... 219
Breaking-In.....................................................310
Bulb Specification Chart...........................401
C
Canceling the Set Speed
...........................247
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Capacities and Specifications................392
8.8 Inch Rear Axle............................................. 398
9.75 Inch Rear Axle with Limited-Slip................................................... 400
9.75 Inch Rear Axle Without Limited-Slip.................................................... 399
Air Conditioning System................................. 393
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 395
Automatic Transmission................................. 393
Engine Coolant................................................... 394
Engine Oil............................................................. 395
Front Axle............................................................. 398
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 396
Grease.................................................................... 396
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 397
Locks....................................................................... 397
Transfer Case....................................................... 397
Washer Reservoir.............................................. 400
Cargo Nets.......................................................277
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 354
Catalytic Converter....................................200 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 201
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 201
Center Console
..............................................182
Changing a Bulb..........................................350
Fog Lamp Bulb.................................................... 351
Front Direction Indicator Bulb...................... 350
Headlamp Bulb.................................................. 350
LED Bulbs.............................................................. 352
LED Direction Indicator and Side Marker Bulbs................................................................... 351
LED Foglamp...................................................... 350
LED Headlamp................................................... 350
Rear Lamp, Brake Lamp, Rear Direction Indicator and Reverse Lamp Bulbs.........351
Changing a Fuse
...........................................333
Fuses....................................................................... 333
Changing a Road Wheel
...........................382
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 382
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools.........383
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 383
Changing the 12V Battery
.........................345
Battery Management System....................... 347
Changing the Engine Air Filter................339 Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot
Name or Password
...................................407
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................349
Charging a Wireless Device......................180
Checking MyKey System Status...............70 MyKey Distance..................................................... 70
Number of Admin Keys........................................ 71
Number of MyKeys................................................ 71
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................349
Childminder Mirror.......................................108
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance..................................................47
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety
......................................................22
General Information............................................ 22
Child Safety Locks..........................................37 Left-Hand Side..................................................... 38
Right-Hand Side................................................... 38
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................357
Cleaning Products
.......................................353
Materials............................................................... 353
Cleaning the Engine....................................355
Cleaning the Exterior
..................................354
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 354
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............354
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 354
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 354
Stripes or Graphics............................................ 354
Underbody........................................................... 355
Under Hood......................................................... 355
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................357
Cleaning the Interior...................................356 Mirrors.................................................................... 356
Cleaning the Wheels..................................358
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................356
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................70
Climate............................................................453 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................455
Accessing the Climate Control Menu........453
Directing the Airflow......................................... 453
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........455
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................453
Setting the Temperature................................ 453
Switching Auto Mode On and Off...............453
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off...................................................................... 454
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Ordering Additional Owner's
Literature......................................................323
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual..........323
Overhead Console........................................182
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................103
P
Parking Aids...................................................228 Principle of Operation...................................... 228
Passive Anti-Theft System
........................85
SecuriLock ™.......................................................... 85
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 85
Perchlorate........................................................15
Personal Safety System ™
..........................49
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 49
Phone...............................................................455 Android Auto........................................................ 457
Apple CarPlay...................................................... 457
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 456
Text Messaging.................................................. 456
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 456
Post-Crash Alert System...........................316
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking.............................. 73
Power Liftgate
..................................................81
Obstacle Detection............................................. 83
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 82
Opening the Liftgate Window......................... 83
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 83
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 83
Switching the Power Liftgate On or Off........................................................................\
. 84
Using the Hands-Free Liftgate....................... 84
Power Outlet Indicators.............................179
Power Outlet
..................................................178
Power Outlet Precautions.........................178
Power Running Boards................................89
Power Seats....................................................161 Adjusting the Lumbar Support...................... 162
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ....................................... 162
Power Steering Fluid Check.....................345 Power Windows
............................................105
Accessory.............................................................. 105
Bounce-Back....................................................... 105
One-Touch Down............................................... 105
One-Touch Up..................................................... 105
Window Lock....................................................... 105
Pre-Collision Assist.....................................267 Adjusting the Pre-Collision Assist
Settings............................................................ 269
Blocked Sensors................................................. 270
Distance Indication and Alert....................... 268
Using the Pre-Collision Assist System.............................................................. 268
Protecting the Environment
........................19
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 382
R
Radio Frequency Certification Labels...........................................................492
Blind Spot Information System Sensors............................................................. 492
Body Control Module....................................... 496
Cruise Control Module.................................... 498
Garage Door Opener........................................ 502
Keys and Remote Controls............................ 503
Passive Anti-Theft System........................... 508
Radio Transceiver Module............................... 512
SYNC....................................................................... 515
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Sensors.............................................................. 519
Wireless Accessory Charging Module........523
Rear Axle..........................................................218
Rear Occupant Alert System Audible Warnings........................................................173
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC 3...........................173
Rear Occupant Alert System Indicators - Vehicles With: SYNC..............................173
Rear Occupant Alert System Limitations....................................................172
Rear Occupant Alert System Precautions...................................................172
Rear Occupant Alert System
....................172
Rear Parking Aid...........................................229 Object Distance Indicator............................... 230
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