2021 FORD EXPEDITION towing

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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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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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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Doors and Locks..................................................
133
Driver Alert............................................................. 133
Drivetrain................................................................ 134
Engine..................................................................... 135
Four-Wheel Drive................................................ 135
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 136
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 136
Lane Keeping System........................................ 137
Maintenance........................................................ 138
MyKey...................................................................... 138
Off Road................................................................. 139
Park Aid.................................................................. 140
Park Brake............................................................. 140
Power Steering..................................................... 141
Pre-Collision Assist............................................. 141
Pro Trailer Backup Assist™............................. 142
Remote Start........................................................ 143
Seats........................................................................\
143
Starting System .................................................. 143
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................144
Trailer...................................................................... 144
Transmission........................................................ 145
Installing Child Restraints...........................24
Child Seats.............................................................. 24
Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower Anchors for Attaching Child Safety
Seats.................................................................... 30
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 24
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)........................................... 29
Using Tether Straps............................................ 30
Instrument Cluster
.........................................111
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................99
Instrument Panel...........................................20
Interior Air Quality........................................156
Interior Lamps................................................101
Front Interior Lamp............................................. 101
Interior Lamp Function..................................... 102
Rear Interior Lamps........................................... 102
Switching All of the Interior Lamps Off........................................................................\
101
Switching All of the Interior Lamps On........................................................................\
. 101
Switching the Individual Map Lamps On and Off............................................................... 101
Interior Mirror
..................................................107
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................. 107
Manual Dimming Mirror.................................... 107Introduction........................................................9
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle
.........................314
Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 314
Jump Starting....................................................... 315
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 314
Removing the Jumper Cables........................ 315
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................76
Displaying the Factory-Set Code................... 78
Locking and Unlocking....................................... 78
SECURICODE™ KEYLESS ENTRY KEYPAD............................................................... 76
Keyless Starting
............................................183
Ignition Modes..................................................... 184
Keys and Remote Controls........................60
L
Lane Keeping System................................255 Switching the System On and Off..............256
System Display.................................................... 257
System Settings................................................. 256
Troubleshooting................................................. 258
Liftgate..............................................................80
Liftgate Window...........................................109 Opening the Liftgate Window....................... 109
Lighting Control..............................................98 Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............99
Headlamp High Beam....................................... 98
Lighting..............................................................98 General Information........................................... 98
Limited Slip Differential
.............................218
Locking Function................................................. 218
Spare Tire.............................................................. 218
Trailer Towing....................................................... 218
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............278
Load Carrying
.................................................275
Load Limit.......................................................279 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 283
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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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Starter Switch
See: Ignition Switch........................................... 183
Starting a Gasoline Engine.......................184 Automatic Engine Shutdown........................ 185
Failure to Start..................................................... 185
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................187
Important Ventilating Information...............187
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving............................................................... 186
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary......................................................... 186
Vehicles with an Ignition Key......................... 184
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 185
Starting and Stopping the Engine..........183 General Information.......................................... 183
Steering...........................................................266 Adaptive Learning.............................................. 267
Electric Power Steering................................... 266
Steering Wheel................................................91
Storage Compartments.............................182
Sunroof See: Moonroof..................................................... 109
Sun Visors
.......................................................108
Illuminated Vanity Mirror................................. 108
Supplementary Restraints System.........50 Principle of Operation........................................ 50
Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off
...................................................103
Activating the Automatic High Beam
Control............................................................... 103
Switching Cruise Control On and Off..................................................................246
Switching Cruise Control Off........................ 246
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 246
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With: SYNC
3
........................................................................\
173
Semiannual Reminder...................................... 173
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off - Vehicles With:
SYNC...............................................................172
Semiannual Reminder...................................... 172
Symbols Glossary
.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................434
General Information......................................... 434
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting......................467 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 479Apps........................................................................\
474
Navigation............................................................. 473
Personal Profiles................................................. 477
Phone
...................................................................... 471
Resetting the System....................................... 479
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................. 468
Voice Recognition.............................................. 467
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................. 476
SYNC™ Applications and Services........................................................423
SYNC Mobile Apps............................................ 423
SYNC™............................................................419 General Information.......................................... 419
SYNC™ Troubleshooting
.........................425
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications...........390
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................320
Tire Care
..........................................................363
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 364
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 363
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall........................................................... 365
Temperature A B C............................................ 364
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 363
Treadwear............................................................ 363
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........378 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System...................................... 380
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..................................... 380
Tires See: Wheels and Tires...................................... 361
Towing a Trailer............................................285 Load Placement................................................. 285
Towing Points.................................................317
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels.........................................................306
Four-wheel-down Towing............................. 306
Recreational Towing........................................ 306
Towing.............................................................285
Traction Control
............................................223
Principle of Operation...................................... 223
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