2021 FORD EXPEDITION oil

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth.
Perform a multi-point inspection - recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level - vehicles with dipstick. Consult your
dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the front axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every 20,000 mi (32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi (48,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi (160,000 km) Inspect the accessory drive belt(s). 2
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi (240,000 km) Change the front axle fluid - Four-wheel drive
vehicles.
Change the rear axle fluid.
Change the transfer case fluid - Four-wheel
drive vehicles.
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Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the accessory drive belt(s).
Change the engine coolant. 3
Every 200,000 mi (320,000 km)
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
3 Initial replacement at ten years or 200,000 mi (320,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance, as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,751 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km)).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect and lubricate U-joints (if equipped with grease
fittings).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace cabin air filter.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Replace spark plugs.Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change. Off-road Operation
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints and U-joints. Lubricate
if equipped with grease fittings.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace cabin air filter.
Change engine oil and filter.1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
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Off-road Operation
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change transfer case fluid (Four-wheel drive vehicles).
Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after each engine oil and filter change.
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule.
Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
Axle(s) and transfer case (Four-wheel
drive vehicles) fluid changes or level
checks are not required unless a leak is
suspected or the assembly has been
submerged in water. Contact an authorized
dealer for service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 3,000 mi (4,800 km). If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
1,800 mi (2,900 km)
.
Engine Air Filter Replacement
The life of the engine air filter is dependent
on exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter.
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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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Services That Third Parties Provide...............14
Services That We Provide..................................
14
Vehicles With a Modem...................................... 14
Vehicles With an Emergency Call System.................................................................. 15
Vehicles With SYNC............................................. 14
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps...........................................................100
Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..........100
Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3..............................................556
Radio Frequency Statement......................... 556
Digital Radio...................................................412
HD Radio Reception and Station
Troubleshooting............................................. 413
Direction Indicators
.......................................101
Doors and Locks..............................................73
Drive Control...................................................271 Selectable Drive Modes.................................... 271
Driver Alert
.....................................................254
Using Driver Alert............................................... 254
Driver and Passenger Airbags.....................51 Children and Airbags........................................... 52
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment......................................................... 51
Driving Aids....................................................254
Driving Hints
..................................................309
Driving Through Water...............................310
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps............................................................... 100
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)..............100
E
Economical Driving....................................309
Electric Parking Brake................................220 Applying the Electric Parking Brake............220
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake................................................... 221
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake.................................................................. 220Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the
Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 221
Electromagnetic Compatibility
..............528
Emergency Call Limitations.......................59
Emergency Call Requirements.................58
Emission Law
.................................................199
Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and
Maintenance.................................................. 200
Tampering With a Noise Control System.............................................................. 199
End User License Agreement...................531 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) .................................. 531
Engine Block Heater
....................................187
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 188
Engine Coolant Check...............................339 Adding Coolant.................................................. 340
Coolant Change................................................. 342
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 343
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 342
Recycled Coolant................................................ 341
Severe Climates.................................................. 341
Engine Emission Control...........................199
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 85
Engine Oil Check..........................................337 Adding Engine Oil............................................... 337
Engine Oil Dipstick.......................................337
Engine Specifications................................390 Drivebelt Routing.............................................. 390
Entertainment..............................................443 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 444
Apps........................................................................\
452
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................. 451
CD........................................................................\
... 450
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)......................................................... 447
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 445
Sources.................................................................. 443
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 452
USB Ports............................................................. 452
Environment.....................................................19
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EPB
See: Electric Parking Brake............................ 220
Essential Towing Checks..........................299 Before Towing a Trailer................................... 304
Hitches.................................................................. 300
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 305
Safety Chains....................................................... 301
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 301
Trailer Hitch Cover............................................. 299
Trailer Lamps...................................................... 304
Trailer Towing Connector (Vehicles with a Trailer Towing Package and 7 –Pin
Connector)...................................................... 299
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 305
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options.................................18
Exterior Mirrors..............................................106
360-Degree Camera......................................... 107
Auto-Dimming Feature..................................... 107
Auto-Folding Mirrors......................................... 106
Blind Spot Monitor............................................. 107
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 106
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 107
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 107
Power Exterior Mirrors...................................... 106
Puddle Lamps ..................................................... 107
Signal Indicator Mirrors..................................... 107
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................40 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 43
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 42
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy.................41
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 382
Floor Mats.......................................................310
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps...................................... 100
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 95
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect
...................................................481
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 482Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S.
Only)................................................................... 481
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................210
Front Fog Lamps..........................................100
Front Fog Lamp Indicator................................. 101
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off....................................................................... 100
Front Parking Aid.........................................230 Object Distance Indicator................................ 231
Front Passenger Sensing System............52
Fuel and Refueling.......................................192
Fuel Consumption
........................................197
Advertised Capacity........................................... 197
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 198
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 198
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
........................193
Fuel Filter........................................................349
Fuel Quality.....................................................192 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 192
Fuel Shutoff....................................................313
Fuse Box Locations.....................................325 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 325
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box............325
Fuses................................................................325
Fuse Specification Chart...........................325 Engine Compartment Fuse Box................... 325
Passenger Compartment Fuse Box.............331
G
Garage Door Opener....................................174
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............174
Gauges - Vehicles With: 4 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen..............................................................111
4 Inch Display......................................................... 111
Configurable Gauge............................................ 112
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............112
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 112
Fuel Gauge.............................................................. 112
Gauges - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen.............................................................113
8 Inch Display........................................................ 113
Configurable Gauge............................................ 114
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............114
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge............................... 114
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