2023 FORD EXPEDITION Owners Manual

Four-Wheel Drive Low......................................222Two-Wheel Drive High......................................221Four-Wheel Drive Precautions................219Four-Wheel Drive –Troubleshooting........................................224Four-Wheel Drive – InformationMessages.........................................................224Four-Wheel Drive – Warning Lamps..........224Front Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification..............................................470Front Exterior...................................................35Front Parking Aid.........................................263Front Parking Aid Audible Warnings...........263Front Parking Aid Limitations........................263Locating the Front Parking AidSensors.............................................................263What is the Front Parking Aid.......................263Front Passenger Sensing System............60Front Passenger Sensing SystemIndicators............................................................62Front Passenger Sensing SystemPrecautions.......................................................62How Does the Front Passenger SensingSystem Work....................................................60What Is the Front Passenger SensingSystem................................................................60Front Seat Precautions...............................161Front Seats.......................................................161Heated Seats........................................................167Manual Seats.......................................................162Massage Seats....................................................166Power Seats.........................................................164Ventilated Seats.................................................168Fuel and Refueling......................................205Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.............................................210Fuel Quality.........................................................206Refueling..............................................................208Running Out of Fuel..........................................207Fuel and Refueling Precautions.............205Fuel and Refueling –Troubleshooting.........................................210Fuel and Refueling – InformationMessages..........................................................210Fuel and Refueling – Warning Lamps........210Fuel Gauge......................................................135Fuel Gauge Limitations....................................136Locating the Fuel Filler Door..........................136
What Is Distance to Empty.............................136What Is the Fuel Gauge....................................135What Is the Low Fuel Reminder....................136Fuel Quality...................................................206Selecting the Correct Fuel.............................206Fuel Tank Capacity......................................210Fuse Precautions.........................................403Fuses................................................................403Body Control Module Fuse Box...................408Fuses – Troubleshooting..................................411Under Hood Fuse Box......................................403Fuses – Troubleshooting............................411Fuses – Frequently Asked Questions..........411
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Garage Door Opener AdditionalAssistance....................................................184Garage Door Opener....................................181Garage Door Opener Introduction..........181Garage Door Opener Precautions andFrequencies..................................................181General Maintenance Information.......539Global Opening..............................................127Switching Global Opening On andOff........................................................................128Using Global Opening........................................127What Is Global Opening...................................127Glossary of Tire Terminology..................443Glove Compartment....................................191Opening the Glove Compartment................191
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Headlamp AdjustingSee: Adjusting the Headlamps.....................422Headlamps.......................................................115Headlamp Indicators..........................................115Switching Headlamp Exit Delay On andOff.........................................................................115Using the High Beam Headlamps.................115Headlamps – Troubleshooting................115Headlamps – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................115Heated Seats..................................................167Heated Seat Precautions.................................167Switching the Heated Seats On andOff........................................................................167
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HeatingSee: Climate Control - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen................................................................148See: Climate Control - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen................................................................153Hill Descent Control...................................256Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting.............................................257Hill Descent Control Indicator................256Hill Descent Control Precautions..........256Hill Descent Control –Troubleshooting.........................................257Hill Descent Control – InformationMessages..........................................................257Hill Start Assist.............................................242Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.............242Hill Start Assist Precautions....................242Hill Start Assist – Troubleshooting.......242Hill Start Assist – InformationMessages.........................................................242Hitches.............................................................354Hooking Up a Trailer Using aWeight-Distributing Hitch.........................355Installing a Hitch................................................354Hood LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........412Horn...................................................................107How Does 911 Assist Work..........................65How Does Active Park Assist Work.......273How Does Adaptive Cruise Control WithStop and Go Work....................................279How Does Auto Hold Work......................243How Does Blind Spot InformationSystem Work..............................................320How Does BlueCruise Work.....................297How Does Cross Traffic AlertWork...............................................................325How Does Cross Traffic BrakingWork..............................................................239How Does Drive Mode ControlWork..............................................................303How Does Driver Alert Work....................339How Does Easy Entry and ExitWork................................................................90How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work........219How Does Hill Descent ControlWork..............................................................256How Does Hill Start Assist Work............242
How Does Pre-Collision AssistWork..............................................................328How Does Reverse Braking AssistWork...............................................................235How Does Speed Sign RecognitionWork...............................................................341How Does Stability Control Work..........247How Does the 360 Degree CameraWork..............................................................269How Does the Lane Keeping SystemWork..............................................................309How Does the Personal Safety SystemWork.................................................................55How Does the Rear Occupant AlertSystem Work................................................177How Does the Safety Canopy™Work..................................................................57How Does Traction Control Work..........245How Does Trailer Backup AssistanceWork...............................................................370How Does Trailer Reverse GuidanceWork..............................................................382How Does Trailer Sway ControlWork..............................................................369How Do the Front Airbags Work...............56How Do the Knee Airbags Work................57How Do the Side Airbags Work................56
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Identifying Fuse Types.................................411Identifying the Audio Unit.........................481Identifying the Climate ControlUnit.................................................................148Identifying the Rear Passenger ClimateControl Unit - Vehicles With: AutomaticTemperature Control................................158Identifying the Rear Passenger ClimateControl Unit - Vehicles With: ManualTemperature Control................................158Ignition Switch...............................................193Inflating the Tires........................................448Information On Demand Screen..........500Information on the Tire Sidewall...........438Inspecting the Tire for Damage.............449Inspecting the Tire for Wear....................449Inspecting the Wheel ValveStems...........................................................450
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Installing and Removing the LuggageCompartment Cargo Net......................350Installing Child Restraints............................41Combining the Seatbelt and Lower Anchorsfor Attaching Child Restraints....................45Installing a Child Restraint in a CenterSeat......................................................................44Using Lower Anchors and Tethers forChildren...............................................................43Using Seatbelts......................................................41Using Tether Straps.............................................45Instrument Cluster Display.......................140Trip Computer - Vehicles With: 8 InchScreen/12 Inch Screen..................................141Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen.................141Instrument Cluster Display Main Menu -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen................140Instrument Cluster Indicators..................138Instrument Cluster.......................................134Fuel Gauge............................................................135Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen..................................135Instrument Cluster Overview - VehiclesWith: 8 Inch Screen...................................134Instrument Cluster WarningLamps............................................................136Instrument Panel - Vehicles With: 12 InchScreen..............................................................32Instrument Panel - Vehicles With: 15 InchScreen..............................................................33Integrated Trailer Brake Controller........365Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting............................................367Integrated Trailer Brake ControllerPrecautions.................................................365Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Troubleshooting........................................367Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Frequently Asked Questions....................368Integrated Trailer Brake Controller –Information Messages.................................367Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control.......292Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance............293How Does Intelligent Adaptive CruiseControl Work...................................................292Intelligent Adaptive Cruise ControlAlerts.................................................................294
Intelligent Adaptive Cruise ControlIndicators.........................................................294Intelligent Adaptive Cruise ControlLimitations......................................................293Intelligent Adaptive Cruise ControlPrecautions.....................................................293Intelligent Adaptive Cruise ControlRequirements.................................................293Switching Intelligent Mode On andOff.......................................................................293Interior Air Quality........................................160Interior Bulbs..................................................427Interior Bulb Specification Chart..................427Interior Lamp Function...............................125Switching the Interior Lamp Function Onand Off...............................................................125What Is the Interior Lamp Function.............125Interior Lighting..............................................125Ambient Lighting................................................126Interior Lamp Function.....................................125Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.............126Interior Lighting – Troubleshooting.......126Interior Lighting – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................126Interior Mirror..................................................129Auto-Dimming Interior Mirror.........................129Interior Mirror Precautions........................129Introduction.......................................................21
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Jump Starting the Vehicle........................394Jump Starting Precautions............................394Jump Starting the Vehicle..............................395Preparing the Vehicle.......................................395
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Keyless Entry...................................................85Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting...................86Keyless Entry Keypad....................................87Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting..............................................89Keyless Entry Keypad Limitations............87Keyless Entry Keypad Master AccessCode.................................................................87Keyless Entry Keypad Personal AccessCodes..............................................................88
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Keyless Entry Keypad –Troubleshooting..........................................89Keyless Entry Keypad – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................89Keyless Entry Limitations............................85Keyless Entry Settings..................................85Keyless Entry – Troubleshooting.............86Keyless Entry – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................86Keys and Remote Controls.........................67Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting...............................................74Keys and Remote Controls –Troubleshooting...........................................74Keys and Remote Controls – InformationMessages............................................................74
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Lane Centering.............................................289How Does Lane Centering Work..................289Lane Centering Alerts........................................291Lane Centering AutomaticCancellation....................................................292Lane Centering Indicators...............................292Lane Centering Limitations...........................290Lane Centering Manual Cancellation.........292Lane Centering Precautions..........................289Lane Centering Requirements.....................290Switching Lane Centering On and Off........291Lane Keeping System Indicators -Vehicles With: 12 Inch Screen................314Lane Keeping System Indicators -Vehicles With: 8 Inch Screen.................312Lane Keeping System................................309Aid Mode................................................................312Alert and Aid Mode............................................312Alert Mode..............................................................311Blind Spot Assist.................................................314Blind Spot Assist with TrailerCoverage...........................................................315Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting..............................................317Lane Keeping System Limitations........309Lane Keeping SystemPrecautions................................................309
Lane Keeping System –Troubleshooting..........................................317Lane Keeping System – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................318Lane Keeping System – InformationMessages...........................................................317Launching or Retrieving a Boat orPersonal Watercraft................................360Liftgate................................................................91Closing the Liftgate.............................................93Liftgate – Troubleshooting...............................96Opening the Liftgate............................................91Liftgate Obstacle Detection......................95Liftgate Precautions.......................................91Liftgate – Troubleshooting........................96Liftgate – Frequently AskedQuestions...........................................................97Liftgate – Information Messages...................96Liftgate – Warning Lamps................................96Live Traffic......................................................526Switching Live Traffic On and Off...............526What Is Live Traffic............................................526Load Carrying................................................345Roof Rack.............................................................349Load Carrying Precautions.......................345Loading Your Trailer....................................359Locating the 360 DegreeCameras.......................................................269Locating the Blind Spot InformationSystem Sensors..........................................321Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir........229Locating the Cross Traffic AlertSensors.........................................................326Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel...............206Locating the Keyless Entry Keypad.........87Locating the Memory FunctionButtons..........................................................179Locating the Power Outlets......................187Locating the Pre-Collision AssistSensors..........................................................331Locating the Rear View Camera............266Locating the Safety ComplianceCertification Labels.................................346Locating the Tire label...............................437Locating the USB Ports..............................185Locating the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................190Locating Your Vehicle...................................68
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Locking and Unlocking the ElectronicLimited-Slip Differential.........................227Locking the Rear Window Controls.......128Luggage Compartment............................350Luggage CompartmentPrecautions................................................350
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Maintenance...................................................412Engine Air Filter...................................................419Engine Oil..............................................................414Exterior Bulbs......................................................423Interior Bulbs........................................................427Maintenance Precautions.........................412Making and Receiving a Phone Call......513Manually Dimming the InteriorMirror..............................................................129Manually Releasing the Electric ParkingBrake..............................................................232Manually Shifting Gears.............................215Shifting Using the Buttons on the RotaryShifter.................................................................215Shifting Using the Buttons on the SelectorLever....................................................................215Manual Seats.................................................162Accessing the Third Row Seats......................172Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................162Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................164Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................163Folding the Seat Backrest.................................171Head Restraint Components.........................162Installing the Head Restraint.........................163Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................163Removing the Head Restraint........................163Unfolding the Seats.............................................171Massage Seats..............................................166Adjusting the Massage Seat Settings.........167Massage Seat Limitations..............................166Memory Function..........................................179Memory Function Precautions................179Mislock...............................................................82Mislock Limitations..............................................82Switching Mislock On and Off.........................83What Is Mislock.....................................................82Mobile CommunicationsEquipment..................................................596
Mobile Device Data........................................29Moonroof Bounce-Back.............................133Overriding Moonroof Bounce-Back.............133What Is Moonroof Bounce-Back..................133Moonroof.........................................................132Moonroof Bounce-Back...................................133Motorcraft Parts..........................................464Muting the Audio.........................................482MyKey Settings................................................75Configurable MyKey Settings...........................75Non-Configurable MyKey Settings................75MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................78MyKey – Frequently Asked Questions.........80MyKey – Information Messages......................78MyKey™.............................................................75MyKey Settings......................................................75MyKey – Troubleshooting.................................78
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Navigation Map Updates..........................526Navigation......................................................526Adjusting the Map.............................................526Live Traffic............................................................526Route Guidance..................................................527Setting a Destination.......................................526Waypoints.............................................................527Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........542
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Opening and Closing the Flip Key............67Opening and Closing the Hood...............412Opening and Closing the LiftgateWindow..........................................................96Opening and Closing the Moonroof......132Opening and Closing theSunshade......................................................132Opening and Closing the Windows........127Opening the Liftgate......................................91Opening the Hands-Free Liftgate..................92Opening the Liftgate From Inside YourVehicle..................................................................91Opening the Liftgate From Outside YourVehicle..................................................................91Opening the Liftgate Using the RemoteControl.................................................................92
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Operating the Doors From Inside YourVehicle..............................................................81Opening the Doors From Inside YourVehicle.................................................................82Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theCentral Locking.................................................81Operating the Doors From Outside YourVehicle..............................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theKey Blade.............................................................81Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using theRemote Control................................................81Ordering a Canadian French Owner'sManual.........................................................549OTASee: Software Update Settings - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen.....................................532See: Software Update Settings - VehiclesWith: 15 Inch Screen.....................................533See: Vehicle Software Updates....................532Overhead Storage.........................................191Opening the Overhead StorageCompartment..................................................191Overriding Cross Traffic Braking............240Overriding Reverse Braking Assist.........236Overriding the Set Speed.........................288Over the airSee: Software Update Settings - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen.....................................532Over-the-airSee: Software Update Settings - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen.....................................532See: Software Update Settings - VehiclesWith: 15 Inch Screen.....................................533See: Software Update Settings - VehiclesWith: 15 Inch Screen.....................................533See: Vehicle Software Updates....................532See: Vehicle Software Updates....................532
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Parking Aid Indicators................................265Parking Aid Precautions.............................261Parking Aids....................................................261Front Parking Aid...............................................263Parking Aids – Troubleshooting...................265Rear Parking Aid.................................................262Side Parking Aid.................................................263
Parking Aids – Troubleshooting.............265Parking Aids – InformationMessages.........................................................265Passive Anti-Theft System......................100How Does the Passive Anti-Theft SystemWork...................................................................100What Is the Passive Anti-TheftSystem..............................................................100Perchlorate....................................................595Performing a System Reset - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen.................................535Performing a System Reset - VehiclesWith: 15 Inch Screen................................535Personalized Settings.................................142Personal Safety SystemComponents.................................................55Personal Safety System™..........................55Phone Menu.....................................................511Phone.................................................................511Phone Precautions........................................511Playing Media Using Bluetooth®..........520Playing Media Using the USB Port........185Playing or Pausing the AudioSource............................................................481Post-Crash Alert System..........................396How Does the Post-Crash Alert SystemWork..................................................................396Post-Crash Alert SystemLimitations......................................................396Switching the Post-Crash Alert SystemOff......................................................................396What Is the Post-Crash AlertSystem.............................................................396Post Impact Braking...................................396How Does Post Impact BrakingWork..................................................................396Overriding Post Impact Braking...................397Post Impact Braking Indicators....................397Post Impact Braking Limitations.................396Power Outlet Indicators.............................187Power Outlet Limitations...........................187Power Outlet..................................................187Power Outlet Precautions.........................187Power Running Board Precautions.......104Power Running Board Settings - VehiclesWith: 12 Inch Screen.................................104Power Running Board Settings - VehiclesWith: 15 Inch Screen.................................104
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Power Running Boards..............................104Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.............................................105Power Running Boards –Troubleshooting.........................................105Power Running Boards – Frequently AskedQuestions.........................................................105Power Seats...................................................164Adjusting the Head Restraint.........................164Adjusting the Lumbar Support.....................166Adjusting the Seat Backrest...........................166Adjusting the Seat Cushion............................166Adjusting the Seat Height...............................166Folding the Seat Backrest................................174Head Restraint Components.........................164Installing the Head Restraint.........................165Moving the Seat Backward andForward.............................................................165Removing the Head Restraint.......................165Unfolding the Seat Backrest...........................175Pre-Collision Assist Limitations.............329Pre-Collision Assist Precautions...........328Pre-Collision Assist.....................................328Automatic Emergency Braking.....................335Distance Alert......................................................335Distance Indication............................................332Evasive Steering Assist....................................336Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting.............................................337Pre-Collision Assist –Troubleshooting........................................337Pre-Collision Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................338Pre-Collision Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................337Pre-Collision Assist – WarningLamps................................................................337Preparing Your Vehicle forStorage.........................................................435Programming a MyKey..................................77Programming the Garage DoorOpener...........................................................182Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Flip Key...............................72Programming the Remote Control -Vehicles With: Push Button Start..........73Properly Adjusting the Driver and FrontPassenger Seats..........................................59
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels.............................................................551Blind Spot Information SystemSensors..............................................................551Body Control Module........................................557Cruise Control Module....................................560Keys and Remote Controls............................564Passive Anti-Theft System............................570Radio Transceiver Module..............................574SYNC.......................................................................577Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors.............................................................582Wireless Accessory ChargingModule.............................................................588Rear Auto Mode............................................159Switching Rear Auto Mode On andOff.......................................................................159Rear Axle Fluid Capacity andSpecification................................................471Rear Cross Traffic BrakingSee: Cross Traffic Braking...............................239Rear Exterior.....................................................36Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................178Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................178Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations....................................................177Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions...................................................177Rear Occupant Alert System....................177Rear Parking Aid...........................................262Locating the Rear Parking AidSensors.............................................................262Rear Parking Aid Audible Warnings............262Rear Parking Aid Limitations.........................262What is the Rear Parking Aid.........................262Rear Passenger Climate ControlIndicators......................................................159Rear Passenger Climate Control............158Rear Auto Mode..................................................159
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Rear Seats.......................................................169Heated Seats........................................................175Manual Seats.......................................................169Power Seats..........................................................173Rear View Camera Guide Lines..............267Rear View Camera Precautions.............266Rear View Camera......................................266Rear View Camera Settings...........................267Rear View Camera Settings.....................267Switching Rear View Camera Delay On andOff......................................................................268Zooming the Rear View Camera In andOut......................................................................267Rebooting the Center Display.................501Recalling a Preset Position........................179Recovery Towing - Vehicles With: FrontTow Hook.....................................................397Accessing the Front Towing Point...............397Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x2.................................................................402Recreationally Towing Your Vehicle -4x4................................................................400Refueling........................................................208Manually Opening the Fuel FillerDoor...................................................................209Refueling System Overview..........................208Refueling Your Vehicle....................................208Releasing the Electric Parking Brake ifthe Vehicle Battery Has Run Out ofCharge...........................................................233Remote Control Limitations.......................67Remotely Starting and Stopping theVehicle...........................................................144Remote Start Limitations..........................144Remote Start Precautions........................144Remote Start Remote ControlIndicators......................................................145Remote Start.................................................144Remote Start Settings - Vehicles With:12 Inch Screen.............................................145Remote Start Settings - Vehicles With:15 Inch Screen.............................................146Removing the Key Blade.............................68Removing Your Vehicle FromStorage.........................................................436Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............433Replacement PartsRecommendation....................................595
Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl..............................................................71Replacing the Cabin Air Filter..................160Replacing the Front Wiper Blades...........111Replacing the Rear Wiper Blades............112Reporting Safety Defects inCanada.........................................................550Reporting Safety Defects in the UnitedStates...........................................................550Resetting the Stopping Position -Vehicles With: Power AdjustableSteering Column........................................107Restarting the Engine................................202Resuming the Set Speed..........................278Resuming the Set Speed - Vehicles With:12 Inch Screen.............................................287Resuming the Set Speed - Vehicles With:8 Inch Screen.............................................286Reverse Braking Assist Indicators.........236Reverse Braking AssistPrecautions.................................................235Reverse Braking Assist...............................235Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting.............................................237Reverse Braking Assist –Troubleshooting.........................................237Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently AskedQuestions........................................................238Reverse Braking Assist – InformationMessages..........................................................237Reverse Wipe..................................................110Reverse Wipe Settings......................................110What Is Reverse Wipe........................................110Roadside Assistance..................................393Rollover Warning.........................................548Roof Rack.......................................................349Roof Rack Load Capacities...........................349Roof Rack Precautions....................................349Route Guidance............................................527Adjusting the Guidance PromptVolume..............................................................527Canceling Route Guidance............................528Repeating an Instruction................................528Running-InSee: Breaking-In.................................................389Running Out of Fuel....................................207Adding Fuel From a Portable FuelContainer..........................................................207
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