2023 FORD EXPEDITION automatic transmission

Starting the Engine.....................................194
Engine Block Heater...................................195
Stopping the Engine...................................196
Automatic Engine Stop.............................197
Accessing the Passive Key BackupPosition.......................................................198
Starting and Stopping the Engine –Troubleshooting......................................199
Auto-Start-Stop
What Is Auto-Start-Stop.........................202
Auto-Start-Stop Precautions................202
Switching Auto-Start-Stop On and Off........................................................................202
Stopping the Engine..................................202
Restarting the Engine...............................202
Auto-Start-Stop Indicators....................202
Auto-Start-Stop – Troubleshooting........................................................................203
Fuel and Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Precautions............205
Fuel Quality..................................................206
Locating the Fuel Filler Funnel..............206
Running Out of Fuel...................................207
Refueling.......................................................208
Fuel Tank Capacity.....................................210
Fuel and Refueling – Troubleshooting.........................................................................210
Catalytic Converter
What Is the Catalytic Converter.............212
Catalytic Converter Precautions............212
Catalytic Converter – Troubleshooting.........................................................................212
Automatic Transmission
Automatic Transmission Precautions.........................................................................213
Automatic Transmission Positions.......213
Shifting Your Vehicle Into Gear...............214
Automatic Transmission PositionIndicators....................................................214
Manually Shifting Gears............................215
Temporary Neutral Mode.........................216
Using Progressive Range Selection.......217
Automatic Return to Park (P).................217
Automatic Transmission AudibleWarnings.....................................................218
Four-Wheel Drive
How Does Four-Wheel Drive Work.......219
Four-Wheel Drive Precautions...............219
Four-Wheel Drive Limitations................220
Selecting a Four-Wheel Drive Mode....220
Four-Wheel Drive Modes..........................221
Four-Wheel Drive Indicators...................222
Four-Wheel Drive Driving Hints.............222
Four-Wheel Drive – Troubleshooting........................................................................224
Electronic Limited-Slip Differ-ential
What Is the Electronic Limited-SlipDifferential................................................226
Electronic Limited-Slip DifferentialIndicators...................................................226
Locking and Unlocking the ElectronicLimited-Slip Differential.......................227
Electronic Limited-Slip Differential –Troubleshooting......................................228
Brakes
Brake Precautions......................................229
Anti-Lock Braking System.......................229
Brake Over Accelerator.............................229
Locating the Brake Fluid Reservoir.......229
Checking the Brake Fluid.........................229
Brake Fluid Specification.........................230
Brakes – Troubleshooting.......................230
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EXTERIOR LAMPS
USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS
Push the lever up or down toswitch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position toswitch the turn signal lamps off.
Note:Tap the lever up or down to make theturn signal lamps flash three times.
Turn Signal Lamp Indicator
It flashes when you switch theturn signal lamps on.
Note:An increase in the rate of flashingwarns of a failed turn signal lamp.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLEDAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS/12INCH SCREEN
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
1.Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2.Press Vehicle Settings.
3.Press Lighting.
4.Switch Daytime Running Lights on oroff.
The daytime running lamps turn on whenall of the following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You switch your vehicle on.
•The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
•The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
•The headlamps are off.
Note:Other lighting control positions donot turn on the daytime running lamps.
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SWITCHING THE DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLEDAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS/15INCH SCREEN
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
1.Access the vehicle drawer on thetouchscreen.
2.Press SETTINGS.
3.Press Vehicle.
4.Press Lighting.
5.Switch Daytime Running Lights on oroff.
The daytime running lamps turn on whenall of the following occur:
•You switch the system on.
•You switch the vehicle on.
•The transmission is not in park (P) forvehicles with automatic transmissionsor you release the parking brake forvehicles with manual transmissions.
•The lighting control is in the autolampsposition.
•The headlamps are off.
Note:Other lighting control positions donot turn on the daytime running lamps.
SWITCHING THE DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIMERUNNING LAMPS (DRL)
WARNING: The daytime runninglamps system does not activate the rearlamps and may not provide adequatelighting during low visibility drivingconditions. Make sure you switch theheadlamps on, as appropriate, during alllow visibility conditions. Failure to do somay result in a crash.
Daytime running lamps are always onunless you switch on the headlamps oryour vehicle is in park (P).
USING THE FRONT FOG LAMPS (If
Equipped)
To switch the lamps on or off:
1.Set the lighting control to the parkinglamps, headlamps or autolampsposition.
Note:When the lighting control is in theautolamps position, you cannot switch thefog lamps on unless the low beamheadlamps are on.
2.
Press the button on thelighting control to switch the front foglamps on or off.
Note:Only switch the front fog lamps onduring reduced visibility.
Note:The brightness of the daytime runninglamps may decrease when the front foglamps are switched on.
Note:The front fog lamps lights switch offautomatically when high beams areactivated.
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WHAT IS AUTO-START-STOP
The system is designed to help reduce fuelconsumption and CO2 emissions bystopping the engine when it is idling, forexample at traffic lights.
AUTO-START-STOP
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou open the hood or have any serviceor repair work completed. If you do notswitch the ignition off, the engine couldrestart at any time. Failure to follow thisinstruction could result in personal injuryor death.
SWITCHING AUTO-START-
STOP ON AND OFF
The system turns on when you switch theignition on.
Press the button to switch thesystem off.
Note:OFF illuminates in the switch.
Note:Deactivating the system using thebutton lasts only one key cycle.
Press the button again to switch thesystem back on.
Note: The system turns off if it detects amalfunction. If the system malfunctions,have your vehicle checked as soon aspossible.
STOPPING THE ENGINE
Stop your vehicle, keep your foot on thebrake pedal and the transmission in drive(D).
RESTARTING THE ENGINE
Release the brake pedal or press theaccelerator pedal.
A message appears in the instrumentcluster display if the system requires youto take action.
AUTO-START-STOP
INDICATORS
WARNING: The system mayrequire the engine to automaticallyrestart when the auto-start-stopindicator illuminates green or flashesamber. Failure to follow this instructioncould result in personal injury.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates green when theengine stops. It flashes amberand a message appears when you need totake action.
The Auto-Start-Stop indicatorilluminates gray with astrikethrough when the systemis not available.
Note:You can display the reason why thesystem is not available in the informationdisplay.
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AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Apply the parkingbrake, shift into park (P), switch theignition off and remove the key beforeyou leave your vehicle. Failure to followthis instruction could result in personalinjury or death.
WARNING: When your vehicle isstationary, keep the brake pedal fullypressed when shifting gears. Failure tofollow this instruction could result inpersonal injury, death or propertydamage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brakepedal and accelerator pedalsimultaneously. Applying both pedalssimultaneously for more than a fewseconds will limit engine performance,which may result in difficulty maintainingspeed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITIONS
PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) onlywhen your vehicle is stationary.
In park (P) power is not transmitted to thedriven wheels.
Note:A tone sounds if you attempt to exityour vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if the vehicle battery has run out ofcharge.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) if a fuse is blown.
Note:Your vehicle may not shift out of park(P) unless the key or remote control is insideyour vehicle.
Note:The electronic parking brake couldapply when the selector is in park (P). SeeAutomatically Releasing the ElectricParking Brake (page 233).
Note:Your vehicle could shift into park (P)if you attempt to exit your vehicle withoutthe vehicle in park (P). See How DoesAutomatic Return to Park (P) Work (page217).
Note:A tone could sound when you selectpark (P).
REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R)only when your vehicle is stationary.
In reverse (R) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) yourvehicle is free to roll.
In neutral (N) power is not transmitted tothe driven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to thedriven wheels.
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MANUAL (M)
In manual (M) you can select a specificgear. See Manually Shifting Gears (page215).
Note:We recommend using this mode fordriving on hilly or mountainous roads orwhen towing a trailer. See Towing a Trailer(page 358).
SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO
GEAR
Console Shifter
The selector is on the center console.
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Rotate the outer ring to select aposition.
Note:The position illuminates on theselector.
Note:Your vehicle cannot shift from drive(D) to park (P) with a clockwise rotation.Your vehicle cannot shift from park (P) todrive (D) with a counter clockwise rotation.
3.Press the low (L) or manual (M) orsport (S) button when your vehicle isin drive (D) to enter or exit mode.
Column Shifter (If Equipped)
The selector is on the steering column.
1.Press and hold the brake pedal.
2.Move the lever to select a position.
3.Press the manual (M) button whenyour vehicle is in drive (D) to enter orexit mode.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the currentposition.
Note:The position could illuminate on thetransmission selector.
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MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS
SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONSON THE SELECTOR LEVER
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
Manually Shifting Gears in Drive(D) (If Equipped)
Use this feature to temporarily changegear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Press any button to switch the featureon.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Hold the (+) button for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither button is pressed.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual(M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 358).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
•Press the lower (-) button todownshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONSON THE ROTARY SHIFTER
The instrument cluster displays the currentgear. The current gear flashes when yourvehicle cannot shift into the requestedgear. Your vehicle will not shift if therequested gear raises or lowers the enginespeed beyond the limit.
Your vehicle could shift when you fullypress the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note:Prolonged driving with high enginespeed could cause vehicle damage notcovered by vehicle warranty.
Note:Drive modes could affect when thevehicle shifts into the requested gear.
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Manually Shifting Gears in Drive(D) (If Equipped)
Use this feature to temporarily changegear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking or driving on hilly ormountainous roads.
•Press any button to switch the featureon.
•Press the (+) button to upshift.
•Press the (-) button to downshift.
•Hold the (+) button for a few secondsto switch the feature off.
Note:The feature switches off after a shortperiod of time if neither button is pressed.
Manually Shifting Gears in Manual(M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature forengine braking, driving on hilly ormountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.See Towing a Trailer (page 358).
•Shift to manual (M) to switch thefeature on.
•Press the (+) button to upshift.
•Press the (-) button to downshift.
•Shift to drive (D) to switch the featureoff.
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRALMODE
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral(N), for a limited time, when you exit yourvehicle or switch your vehicle off.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
HOW DOES TEMPORARYNEUTRAL MODE WORK
Use this mode to keep your vehicle inneutral (N) when you exit your vehicle orswitch your vehicle off. For example, if youexit your vehicle before an automatic carwash.
Note:You do not need to use this mode atan automatic car wash if you stay in yourvehicle with power on.
Note:Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note:Automatic return to park (P) isdelayed when your vehicle is in this mode.See What Is Automatic Return to Park(P) (page 217).
TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODELIMITATIONS
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after30 minutes, or when the vehicle batterycharge level is low. Prolonged use of thismode can cause the 12 V battery to run outof charge.
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