2021 FORD EXPEDITION battery

Check Every Month
Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. Check Every Six Months
Battery connections. Clean if necessary.
Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Door weatherstrips for wear. Lubricate if necessary.
Hinges, latches and outside locks for proper operation. Lubricate if necessary. Parking brake for proper operation.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great. Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
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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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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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Fuel Gauge.............................................................
114
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................. 203
General Information on Radio Frequencies..................................................60
Intelligent Access................................................ 60
General Maintenance Information.......483
Multi-Point Inspection..................................... 485
Owner Checks and Services......................... 484
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 483
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 483
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada..........................................................321
Getting the Services You Need................318 Away From Home............................................... 318
Global Opening.............................................105 Remote Control Front Windows.................. 106
H
Hazard Flashers.............................................313
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 347
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................99
Headlamp Removal See: Removing a Headlamp......................... 350
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 157
Head Restraints.............................................157 Adjusting the Head Restraint......................... 158
Front Seat Manual Head Restraints............158
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................155
Heated Rear Window..................................154
Heated Steering Wheel
...............................93
Heating See: Climate Control......................................... 146
Hill Descent Control
....................................227
Principle of Operation....................................... 227
Hill Start Assist..............................................221 Switching the System On and Off...............222
Using Hill Start Assist....................................... 222
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Automatic
Temperature Control
...............................150
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather.............................................................. 151General Hints.......................................................
150
Quickly Cooling the Interior.............................. 151
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 151
Recommended Settings for Cooling............151
Recommended Settings for Heating...........151
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control............................................................151
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 152
General Hints......................................................... 151
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 152
Quickly Heating the Interior............................. 151
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........152
Recommended Settings for Heating...........152
Vehicle Stationary for Extended Periods During Extreme High Ambient
Temperatures.................................................. 152
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes............................................................219
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........335
Horn
....................................................................94
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
................................................172
I
Ignition Switch
...............................................183
In California (U.S. Only).............................319
Information Display Control.......................93
Information Displays
....................................119
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
Active Park............................................................ 129
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 130
AdvanceTrac and Traction Control..............130
Airbag....................................................................... 131
Alarm and Security.............................................. 131
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 131
Battery and Charging System........................ 132
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 132
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Vehicle Loading - with and without a
Trailer................................................................. 279
Locating the Cabin Air Filter.....................156
Locating the Power Outlet........................178
Locating the Wireless Accessory Charger
..........................................................180
Locking and Unlocking.................................73 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 74
Autolock................................................................... 75
Battery Saver.......................................................... 76
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 76
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 76
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade............................................................ 75
Power Door Locks................................................. 73
Remote Control..................................................... 73
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter......................................................... 75
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys....................................................................... 75
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 382
M
Maintenance..................................................335 General Information......................................... 335
Manual Climate Control............................146 Directing the Airflow.......................................... 146
Locking the Rear Climate Control.................147
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 146
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed........147
Setting the Rear Temperature........................ 147
Setting the Temperature................................. 146
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 147
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 146
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
147
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
147
Manual Liftgate
..............................................80
Closing the Liftgate.............................................. 81Opening the Liftgate..........................................
80
Manual Seats..................................................161 Manual Lumbar ................................................... 161
Moving the Seat Backward and Forward.............................................................. 161
Recline Adjustment............................................ 161
Memory Function
.........................................164
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................ 165
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key
Fob...................................................................... 164
Saving a PreSet Position................................. 164
Message Center See: Information Displays................................ 119
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors.............................. 105
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17
Moonroof.........................................................109 Bounce-Back....................................................... 109
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............109
Motorcraft Parts..........................................390
MyKey – Troubleshooting.............................71
MyKey ™
............................................................68
Principle of Operation........................................ 68
N
Navigation.......................................................457 Changing the Format of the Map................459
cityseeker.............................................................. 461
Michelin Travel Guide....................................... 462
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates............................................................ 462
Route Guidance................................................. 459
Setting a Destination....................................... 458
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 462
Zoom
...................................................................... 459
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........486 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor............................ 486
Normal Maintenance Intervals..................... 487
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset
......................338
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 337
Opening and Closing the Hood..............335
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Rear Passenger Climate Controls -
Vehicles With: Automatic Temperature
Control...........................................................152
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents................................................................... 152
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents................................................................... 152
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........152
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed................................................................. 153
Setting the Rear Temperature....................... 153
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
153
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
153
Rear Passenger Climate Controls - Vehicles With: Manual Temperature
Control...........................................................153
Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents................................................................... 153
Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents.................................................................. 154
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator...........154
Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed................................................................. 154
Setting the Rear Temperature....................... 154
Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 154
Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 154
Rear Seats.......................................................165
Adjusting the Manual Second Row
Outermost Seats for Easy Entry..............166
Adjusting the Second Row Center Seat.................................................................... 168
Adjusting the Second Row Outermost Seats for Easy Exit......................................... 167
Folding the Power Rear Seats....................... 168
Folding the Second Row Center Seat ........................................................................\
....... 167
Folding the Second Row Outermost Seats ........................................................................\
...... 165
Reclining the Second Row Outermost Seat Backrest............................................................. 167Rear Under Floor Storage.........................275
Advanced System: Forward Divider, Cargo
Shelf and Rear Barrier (Bulkhead
Position)........................................................... 276
Cargo Management System.......................... 275
Rear View Camera......................................240 Camera Guidelines............................................. 241
Manual Zoom...................................................... 242
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 242
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 242
Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................................. 240
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................. 240
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........97 Rear Window Washer......................................... 97
Rear Window Wiper Blade................................ 97
Recommended Towing Weights...........296
Reduced Engine Performance...............309
Refueling..........................................................195 Refueling System Overview........................... 195
Refueling System Warning.............................. 197
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 195
Remote Control
..............................................60
Car Finder................................................................ 65
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter.................... 60
Intelligent Access Key.......................................... 61
Remote Start......................................................... 65
Replacing the Battery......................................... 62
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 65
Using the Key Blade............................................ 62
Remote Start
..................................................155
Automatic Settings............................................ 155
Heated and Cooled Features......................... 155
Last Settings......................................................... 155
Removing a Headlamp.............................350
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............358
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................16
Collision Repairs.................................................... 16
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs................................................................. 16
Warranty on Replacement Parts.................... 16
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control.............................................................67
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................156
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)..............................................................323
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V
Vehicle Care...................................................353
General Information......................................... 353
Vehicle Identification Number................392
Vehicle Storage............................................358 Body........................................................................\
359
Brakes.................................................................... 359
Cooling system................................................... 359
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery.............359
Engine.................................................................... 359
Fuel system.......................................................... 359
General.................................................................. 358
Miscellaneous..................................................... 359
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................360
Tires........................................................................\
359
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................407
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 146
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............392
Voice Control
...................................................93
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................115 Adaptive Cruise Control Indicator.................115
Airbag Warning Lamp........................................ 115
Anti-Lock Brake System Warning Lamp................................................................... 115
Automatic Headlamp High Beam Indicator............................................................. 115
Auto-Start-Stop Indicator................................ 115
Battery..................................................................... 115
Blind Spot Information System Indicator............................................................. 115
Brake System Warning Lamp......................... 116
Cruise Control Indicator.................................... 116
Direction Indicator............................................... 116
Door Ajar Warning Lamp.................................. 116
Electric Park Brake.............................................. 116
Electronic Limited Slip Differential...............116
Engine Coolant Temperature Warning Lamp................................................................... 116
Fasten Seatbelt Warning Lamp..................... 116
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators........................... 116
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 117
Headlamp High Beam Indicator..................... 117Hill Descent............................................................
117
Hood Ajar................................................................ 117
Liftgate Ajar Warning Lamp............................. 117
Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp........................ 117
Low Tire Pressure Warning Lamp.................. 117
Oil Pressure Warning Lamp.............................. 117
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power/Electronic Throttle Control...........117
Service Engine Soon........................................... 117
Stability Control and Traction Control Indicator............................................................. 118
Stability Control and Traction Control Off Warning Lamp................................................. 118
Tow Haul Indicator.............................................. 118
Washer Fluid Check
....................................348
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 354
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 96
Waxing.............................................................355
What Is 911 Assist
...........................................58
What Is Automatic High Beam Control...........................................................103
What Is Cruise Control
...............................246
Requirements..................................................... 246
What Is the Cabin Air Filter
.......................156
What Is the Power Outlet..........................178
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System
............................................................172
What Is the Wireless Accessory Charger
..........................................................180
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 382
Wheels and Tires
..........................................361
General Information.......................................... 361
Technical Specifications................................ 388
Windows and Mirrors..................................105
Windshield Washers
......................................97
Front Camera Washer......................................... 97
Windshield Wipers
........................................96
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 96
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................349
Wipers and Washers....................................96
Wireless Accessory Charger Precautions
.................................................180
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................180
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