2005 Ford Expedition Owner's Manual - Page 279

Driving Shifting from 2H, A4WD or 4H to 4L 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. 2. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 3. Move the control to the 4L position. If any of the above shift conditions are not met, the message center will display the appropriate information. Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages. Shifting from 4L to 4H, A4WD or 2H 1. Bring the vehicle to a stop and keep the brake pedal depressed. 2. Place the gearshift in N (Neutral). 3. Move the control to the 4H, A4WD or 2H position. If any of the above shift conditions are not met, the message center will display the appropriate information. Note: Some noise may be heard as the system shifts or engages. Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles Four-wheel drive vehicles are specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. The AdvanceTrac with RSC stability enhancement system can be turned off manually by pressing the AdvanceTrac with RSC button (refer to AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) Stability Enhancement System in this chapter) while operating in 2H, A4WD or 4H while driving in deep sand, very deep snow or more strenuous off-road maneuvers. This will disable the engine management feature, allowing the vehicle to maintain full power and enhanced momentum through the obstacle. 279 2005 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)