2008 Ford Expedition Owner Guide 1st Printing
2008 Ford Expedition Manual
2008 Ford Expedition manual content summary:
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24 31 39 40 46 48 75 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Dual automatic temperature control Rear window defroster 76 Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Moon roof Message center 99 99 100 105 107 112 117 122 1 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
265 265 270 273 278 280 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 300 300 301 302 303 310 318 319 326 2 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 3 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
. This Owner's Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available. 4 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol. 5 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passenger airbag. 6 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. 7 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
off the road. The drivers primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle. Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. 8 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
your vehicle. This Owner's Guide is written primarily for the U.S. and Canadian Markets. Features or equipment listed as standard may be different on units built for Export. Refer to this Owner's Guide for all other required information and warnings. 9 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
Non-Petroleum Based Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist 10 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Service Engine Soon Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 11 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
may illuminate when a problem exists with one of Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, the ЉService engine Drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. 12 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated. 13 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
system serviced immediately oil pressure (RTT): Displays when the oil pressure falls below the normal range. Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot. 14 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
, or damage may occur. AdvanceTrac (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when the AdvanceTrac with RSC system is active. If the light remains on, have the system serviced immediately, refer to the Driving chapter for more information. 15 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
ON, or remains on, have the system serviced immediately by your authorized dealer. Four wheel drive (RTT) (if equipped): Displays when four-wheel drive is engaged. If the light fails to when the high beam headlamps are turned on. 16 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened. Headlamps on warning chime: Refer to the Driving chapter for more information. GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 17 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
reading is 0.0 miles. • With Optional Message Center Press and release the message center INFO button until TRIP mode appears in the display. Press the control again to select Trip A and Trip B features. Press the RESET button to reset. 18 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
. Driving with as possible. Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle tank in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. 19 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
going Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly /FM repeatedly to choose between AM/FM1/FM2 frequency bands. / to manually go 3. Press up/down the frequency band. SEEK to search Press 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
turn on. 2. Press CD to enter CD mode. If a disc is already loaded into the system, CD play will begin where it ended last. 21 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
. Press and hold FF to manually advance in a CD/MP3 track. While in folder mode, press FOLDER to access the previous folder on MP3 discs, if available. While in folder mode, press to access the next FOLDER folder on MP3 discs, if available. 22 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
eject up to 6 discs, press and hold begins ejecting all loaded discs. If the discs are not removed, the system will reload the discs. 23 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
press to manually ) or down ( ) the go up ( radio frequency. Press and hold for a fast advance through radio frequencies. In menu mode, use to select various settings. In satellite radio mode (if equipped), press through the SIRIUS channels. 24 / to scroll 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
access. Press OK to enter into the satellite radio menu. Press / to cycle through the following options: • CATEGORY: Press OK to enter category mode. Press / to scroll through the list of available saved, the display will read NO SONGS. 25 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
as the alerts are currently on, so your other option is to turn them off. Satellite radio is available you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for / / SEEK, SEEK to turn on/ 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
the selected folder. FOLDER, FOLDER to access the previous/next folder (if Press available). Press OK to close and return to the main menu. 27 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
TEXT MODE, press previous/additional display text. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 28 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
In DVD mode (if equipped), press and hold to advance through the current chapter. 11. REW (Rewind): In CD mode, press REW to manually reverse in a track. In DVD mode (if equipped), press and hold to reverse through the current chapter. 29 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 14. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band. 30 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
/MP3. 18. CD slot: Insert a CD label side up. Premium/Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped) 31 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. Accessory delay: Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay. With this into the satellite radio / to cycle through the following options: menu. Press / to • CATEGORY: Press OK to 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
with your authorized dealer for availability. Setting the clock: Press until SELECT HOURS or SELECT MINUTES is / to adjust the hours/minutes. displayed. Press 33 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
reads AUTOSET. Autoset allows you to set the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set preset stations for AM/FM1/FM2. Use / to turn on/off. When the six sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVERS SEAT or REAR SEATS. 34 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter. Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS subscription. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. 35 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
on the current disc will shuffle in random order. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder. 36 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
press to advance within the current chapter. 11. REW (Rewind): In radio mode, press REW to manually reverse in a track. In DVD mode (if equipped), press to reverse within the current chapter. 12. display requires additional text to be 37 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 38
. An MP3 disc without folders will show T001 (track#) in the display. Refer to MP3 folder structure later in this chapter for further information. 38 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
with high fidelity. To achieve optimal performance, please observe the following instructions when attaching your portable music device to the audio system. Required equipment . Adjust the volume to a comfortable listening level. 39 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 40
and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls. Troubleshooting: 1. Do not connect the audio input jack to a , turn the portable music player volume down. If the problems persists, replace or recharge the batteries in the portable music 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 41
again by simultaneously pressing the 3 and 5 preset controls. The settings of the front seat controls will always override those of the rear seat. controls. 41 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 42
to operate the headphones. DUAL PLAY illuminates in the radio display and the fade control is disabled, signaling that Dual Play has been activated. 42 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 43
care Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. (Never touch the playing surface). • Inspect discs before playing. • Clean only with an approved CD cleaner. 43 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 44
when used in Ford CD players. Do Guide for audio system warranty information. If service is necessary, see your dealer or qualified technician. MP3 track and folder structure Your MP3 system recognizes MP3 individual tracks and folder structure as follows: 44 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 45
will be played, regardless of being in a specific folder). In folder mode, the system will only play the .mp3 files in the current folder. 45 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 46
, rearrange, add or delete programming including canceling, moving or adding particular channels, and its prices, at any time, with or without notice to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. 46 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 47
an ignition key cycle, your receiver may have a fault. See your authorized dealer for service. Channel no longer This previously available. available channel is no longer available. Tune to FAULT INVALID CHNL UNSUBSCRIBED NO TEXT 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 48
minutes. Satellite service has Call SIRIUS at been deactivated by 1-888-539-7474 to re-activate or resolve SIRIUS Satellite Radio. subscription issues. Condition Song devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so. 48 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 49
system while the vehicle is in motion. Give full attention to driving and to the road. Pull off the road in a edge. 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Insert a DVD into the system, label-side up to 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 50
wiping from the center to the edge. 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Insert a CD into the system, label-side up to turn on the DVD system. vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 50 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 51
, video cassette recorders, etc. 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Press the power button to turn the DVD system on. The indicator light next or if the DVD system does not detect a video signal 51 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 52
to Using the infrared wireless headphones and Using wired headphones for further information. • Black (4) - wired headphone output (wired headphones not included) 2. Press the headphone/speaker into jack B will listen to Channel B. 52 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 53
select the desired playing media for that headset. When a headphone channel has been selected (A or B), selections will affect the source on that channel only. 53 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 54
the DVD system On/Off. 7. VIDEO: Press repeatedly to cycle through the following video state options which will be indicated on the bottom right hand corner of the display: DVD DISC, DVD-AUX to the infrared (IR) wireless headphones. 54 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 55
, Disc resume, Compression, Restore Defaults and Back. For more detailed information, refer to Menu mode. 15. ENTER: Press to select/confirm the current selection. 55 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 56
and right cursor controls decrease and increase the display brightness. 3. DISPLAY: Press to access the on-screen display of the FES functions and adjustments. 56 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 57
release for the previous chapter. Press PLAY to resume normal playback speed and volume. In CD/MP3 mode, press to access the previous track. 57 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 58
highlighted menu option. 23. limited shelf life, replace them when the unit fails to control the DVD player. Remove the screw and unlatch the battery cover to access the batteries. The remote control unit uses two AAA batteries which are supplied with the unit. 58 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 59
. To install the batteries, remove the screw at the bottom of the cover. Then, lightly press down on top and slide the cover off. 59 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 60
turn off after two hours of continuous use as a power save feature. If this happens, simply turn the headphones on again and continue use. 60 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 61
. Dual Play: Dual play is when the rear seat passengers choose to listen to a different playing media than the front seat passengers. With the 61 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 62
to the radio, the rear seat passengers can also listen to the radio, however they will be limited to listening to the same radio channel. / on the DVD player to Press listen to audio over or the DVD system auxiliary inputs (DVD-AUX). 62 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 63
(FES) detects that the original radio supplied by Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to the 63 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 64
WIDE (16:9). Language Select LANGUAGE to select the language you would like to use for audio output (English, Spanish, French). This is disc dependent. 64 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 65
is English. Subtitles Select SUBTITLES to turn the subtitle option on or off. The system default is OFF. system: 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Ensure that the DVD system is ON. 3. Insert an 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 66
RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. capacity. We do not recommend using high capacity discs containing 700MB of storage. • Disc type - Some CD-RW discs may operate inconsistently and may cause an error message to appear. We recommend burning MP3 files onto CD-R discs. 66 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 67
close each session or the disc will not play. • Bit rate - The player supports bit rates from 32-320 kbps, as well as variable bit rate MP3 files, Ford CD and DVD players. Irregular shaped CDs or DVDs, CDs or DVDs with a scratch protection film attached, and CDs 67 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 68
for further information. Playing a DVD 1. Ensure that the vehicle ignition is in the RUN or ACCESSORY position. 2. Ensure that the navigation system is on. 3. Insert a DVD label-side up into play 1. With a DVD playing, press pause. 68 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 69
in a VCR, camcorder, video games, etc. The specific jacks are as follows: 1. Yellow: video input 2. White: left channel audio input 3. Red: right channel audio input 4. Black: wired headphone jack ( not included) 69 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 70
5 simultaneously on the front audio controls. The control level will cycle each time the buttons are pressed simultaneously. The three states are described as: 70 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 71
region 4 DVDs. Systems sold in vehicles targeted for other parts of the world would have different regions. If a playback problem is encountered, please ensure that you are using a disc designed convey a license nor imply any right to 71 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 72
the driving task when it is safe to do so. Read all of the safety and operating instructions before operating the system and retain for future reference. Do not attempt to service, Ultraviolet rays deteriorate the liquid crystal. 72 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 73
avoid exposing your DVD player to: • extremely hot or cold temperatures. • direct sunlight. • high humidity. • a dusty environment. • locations where strong magnetic fields are generated. 73 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 74
the air will a qualified service technician. Ford Motor Company has been removed from the vehicle, the FES will work in a state referred to as "Headphone Only Mode." This mode allows the FES to operate as a standalone system, without interface to the radio. 74 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 75
Systems While operating in Headphone Only Mode, the system will have limited functionality. • The system will only output audio to the headphones. Navigation System. Refer to the Navigation supplement for further information. 75 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 76
in this chapter for more information. 5. A/C: Press to activate/deactivate air conditioning. Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and efficiency. Engages (defrost) and (floor/defrost). automatically in MAX A/C, 76 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 77
1 and O (OFF). 3. REAR: Press to enable the control located in the rear of the floor console (if equipped), or to activate the auxiliary A/C system per the settings on the front control. Press again to turn the auxiliary system off. 77 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 78
vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" using the outside air inlet vents. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out". 78 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 79
highest setting and put the vehicle's transmission into the P (Park) position to continue to receive cool air from your A/C system. • Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the in a collision or sudden stop. 79 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 80
WITH REAR PASSENGER COMPARTMENT CLIMATE CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster 1. vents and demister vents. Can be used display will show only the rear cabin settings. After the rear 80 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 81
recirculated air, to heat or cool the vehicle to reach the desired temperature. 17. EXT: Press to display the outside temperature. Press again to display the cabin temperature settings. Note: Exterior readings are more accurate when the vehicle is moving. 81 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 82
the control located in the rear of the floor console. Press again to turn the auxiliary climate control (if equipped) 1. Defrost: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and demister vents. Can information. 82 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 83
to enable the control located in the rear floor console (if equipped). Press again to turn manually increase or 12. F decrease the fan speed. To return to full automatic control, press AUTO. 13. OFF: Outside air is shut out and the climate system is turned off. 83 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 84
vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" using the outside air inlet vents. • To improve the A/C cool down, drive with the windows slightly open for 2-3 minutes after start up or until the vehicle has been "aired out". 84 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 85
control and set to desired temperature. (panel), A/C, In Manual Override Control: Press the (recirculation) controls, set the temperature seats. • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield. To aid 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 86
2. Temperature/mode selection: 1 The distribution of air from the 2 overhead and floor registers is based 3 on the temperature selected. is turned to the 1 (LOCK) position. To manually turn off the defroster before 15 minutes have passed, 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 87
positions and the high beams are not turned on. Pull headlamp control towards you to turn foglamps on. The foglamp will illuminate. indicator light 87 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 88
tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions. Failure to activate your headlamps under these conditions may result in a collision. 88 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 89
on the interior lamps. Move the control to the full down position, past detent, to prevent the interior lights from . Vertical aim adjustment Before aim adjustment, disable the air suspension system. Refer to Message center in the Driver 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 90
and turn off the lamps. TURN SIGNAL CONTROL • Push down to activate the left turn signal. • Push up to activate the right turn signal. 90 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 91
Lights INTERIOR LAMPS Front row map lamps (if equipped) To turn on the map lamps, press the outer edge of the clear lens. • any of the remote entry controls are pressed and the ignition is OFF. Press the controls to activate the lamps. 91 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 92
saver The battery saver will shut off the exterior lamps and interior lamps, except the hazard warning lamps if activated, 10 minutes headlamps are vented to equalize pressure. When moist air enters the headlamp(s) through the vents, there 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 93
Replacing the interior bulbs Check the operation of all bulbs frequently. Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs 1. Make sure that the headlamp control is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 93 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 94
children's reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. 7. Insert is in the OFF position. 2. Open the hood. 94 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 95
ASSEMBLY SIDEWAYS. 4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove from lamp assembly. 5. Pull bulb straight out of socket and snap in the new bulb. 95 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 96
the lamp. 5. Pull the old bulb out and replace with the new bulb. 6. Snap the black bulb carrier into the lamp assembly. 7. Connect the wire harness. 8. Install the lamp assembly with snap clips. Install the new bulb in reverse order. 96 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 97
. 4. Remove and replace the bulb. 5. Align the turn signal lens clip with the slot in the mirror assembly and carefully press the lens in. 97 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 98
To change the bulbs: 1. Make sure that all the doors are closed and the interior lights have automatically turned off or the opposite mirror approach lamp has turned off. 2. Reverse the order to reassemble the approach light module. 98 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99
washer control to the desired position. Select: 2 - Normal speed operation of rear wiper. 1 - Intermittent operation of rear wiper. OFF - Rear wiper and washer off. 99 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 100
will automatically return to the INT 2 or OFF position. TILT STEERING WHEEL 1. Pull and hold the steering wheel release control toward you. 2. Move the steering up or down until you before moving it back towards the windshield. 100 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 101
CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to your option package. Forward storage bin (if equipped) The storage compartment may be used interference when the conversation mirror is extended down. 101 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 102
3. Power point and Rear audio controls (if equipped) 4. Rear Cupholders Use only soft cups in the cupholder. Hard objects can injure you in a collision. 102 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 103
blow the fuse. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper use of the power being blown, do not use the power point(s) over the vehicle capacity of 12 VDC/180W. If the power point or cigar lighter 103 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 104
equipped with rear climate control Cigar/Cigarette lighter (if equipped) Do not plug optional electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket. Do not hold the lighter in with your hand damage not covered by your warranty. 104 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 105
to three inches or • Open 3rd Row Power Quarter Glass, for vehicles equipped with this option One touch up or down (Driver's window only) This feature allows the driver's window to open or close fully without holding the control down. 105 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 106
closed or the ignition is turned OFF (without accessory delay being active), the window will stop. Security override can be used if the window movement is restricted in some way, for example, if there is ice on the window or seals. 106 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 107
mirror. When the mirror detects bright light from behind the vehicle, it will automatically adjust (darken) to minimize glare. Without voice activated Navigation System 107 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 108
front and back of the interior rear view mirror since this may impair any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum-based cleaning Refer to Reverse camera system in the Driving chapter. EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 109
positions until they are again moved manually. POWER FOLD Heated outside mirrors (if equipped) Both mirrors are heated automatically to remove ice, mist and fog when the rear window defrost is activated. Type A Type B POWER FOLD 109 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 110
accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. POWER DEPLOYABLE RUNNING BOARDS (IF EQUIPPED) Deployable running boards (DRB) automatically move when the doors are opened to assist entering and exiting the vehicle. 110 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 111
board mechanism, possibly leading to unwanted noise. If this occurs, manually set the running boards to the deployed position and flush the system (in particular the front and rear hinge arms) with a high-pressure car wash wand. 111 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112
are winding, slippery or unpaved. Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. 1. Press the ON control and release it. 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. 112 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113
The indicator light instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down a steep hill. • If the vehicle speed increases above the set speed on vehicle to the previously set speed. 113 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 114
desired vehicle speed is reached, press the SET + control. Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle's previously set speed. 114 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 115
is erased. STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, accident and injury. Ford strongly recommends that drivers • DVD/FES (if equipped) • LINE IN (Auxiliary input jack) 115 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 116
. In DVD mode: • Refer to the Family entertainment DVD system in the Entertainment systems chapter. In any mode: • Press VOL + or − to adjust volume. 116 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 117
the overhead console. Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves. 117 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 118
until the glass panel stops moving. The moon roof has a built-in sliding shade that can be manually opened or closed when the glass panel is shut. To close the shade, pull it toward the , entry door locks, and home or office lighting. 118 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 119
procedures (i.e. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that upon the sale of the vehicle, the programmed Homelink buttons be erased for security purposes, refer two separate times to activate the door. If the 119 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 120
the unit). 5. Firmly press and release the "learn" or "smart" button. (The name and color of the button may vary by manufacturer.) Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate Step section) while you press and release - every two 120 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
release the button. 2. The indicator light will begin to flash after 20 seconds. Without releasing the HomeLink button, follow Step 1 in the "Programming" section. 121 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 122
system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by Fuel Economy (AFE) Outside Air Temperature (OAT) Compass Setup Menu Blank Display Odometer/Trip odometer Refer to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 122 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 123
. 2. Record the highway fuel economy for future reference. It is important to press the RESET stem (press and hold for 2 seconds in order to reset the function) after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings. 123 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 124
you are in for your geographic location by referring to the zone 3 2 map. 4 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 5 1 15 14 13 12 6 7 8 9 1011 124 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 125
off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, drive the vehicle in a circle (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETED. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration. 125 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 126
the information displayed in the message center for following selectable features: • System Check • Oil life • Units (English/Metric) • Autolamp • Autolock • Autounlock • Language (English/ entry message "HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU". 126 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 127
to XX% and "OIL LIFE SET TO XX%" is displayed. Note: Oil Life Start Value of 100% equals 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months. For example, setting Oil Life Start Value to 60% sets the Oil Life Start Value to 3,000 miles (4,828 km) and 120 days. 127 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 128
the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU ("HOLD RESET FOR SETUP MENU" will appear). 128 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 129
to turn the message center display OFF. System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in your vehicle's operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning you to use the full functionality of 129 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 130
pressure monitor fault (if equipped) 4x4 shift in progress (if equipped) Brake fluid level low Check park brake Washer fluid level low Engine oil change soon Oil change required Status Warning can be . Will return on ignition cycle. 130 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 131
operating electrical accessories when the BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the manual park brake Wheels and Loading chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 131 Warning display Check brake system 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 132
will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by a long indicator chime. Selectable features Reset Press this control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. 132 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 133
be inaccurate, a manual calibration may be necessary. Refer to Compass zone/calibration adjustment. Most geographic areas (zones) have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is four 133 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 134
compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 134 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 135
. The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected. Average fuel economy (AFE) Select this function from the INFO menu to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallon or liters/100 km. 135 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 136
. To operate the Trip Elapsed Drive Time perform the following: 1. Press and release RESET in order to start the timer. 2. Press and release RESET to pause the timer. 3. Press and hold RESET for 2 seconds in order to reset the timer. 136 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 137
Reset to English (if in another language) • System Check • Oil Life • Units (English/Metric) • Autolamp Delay (if equipped) • Air Suspension (if equipped) • Autolock (if equipped) • Autounlock (if after the ignition is switched off. 137 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 138
the SETUP control for the current display mode. 2. Press the RESET control to turn the air suspension OFF or ON. Autolock This feature automatically locks all vehicle doors when the vehicle is 4 seconds to return to the INFO MENU. 138 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 139
will continue to function the liftgate in power mode. Language 1. Select this function from the SETUP menu for the current language to be displayed. 139 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 140
check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. OIL LIFE 2. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. DOOR STATUS 5. LIFTGATE/GLASS 6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 7. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (if equipped) 8. FUEL LEVEL 140 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 141
to possible problems or malfunctions in 4x4 shift in progress (if equipped) Air suspension OFF (if equipped) Status Warning can be reset. Will return if reset and warning is cleared and set again within the same ignition cycle. Will return on ignition cycle. 141 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 142
display for 4 seconds. This cannot be reset. Pressing reset will change the option from ON to OFF. It appears on the display when the vehicle is in reverse and will not go away until the vehicle is no longer in reverse. Temporary alert 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 143
. Refer to Brake fluid reservoir in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK PARK BRAKE. Displayed when the park brake is engaged. If the warning stays on after the park brake is off, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. 143 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 144
RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change [approximately 7,500 miles (12,070 km) or 6 months] perform the following: 1. Press and release the SETUP control to display "OIL LIFE = XXX% HOLD RESET = NEW". 144 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 145
Control trac four-wheel drive (4x4) operation in the Driving chapter. POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT (IF EQUIPPED) Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed floor mats as they may interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Position the floor mat so that the eyelet - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 146
The liftgate can be reversed with a second press on a control button or key fob and can be manually closed at any time. The liftgate will only operate with the vehicle in P (Park). The chime System in the Locks and security chapter. 146 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 147
and stop the power system. Note: If weight is added to the gate (bike rack, manually operate the liftgate: 1. Disable the liftgate power function, refer to the Message Center in this chapter. 2. Open and close the liftgate as you would a standard liftgate. 147 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 148
the power liftgate: 1. Disconnect the battery for 20 seconds then, reconnect the battery. 2. Manually close and fully latch the liftgate. 3. Power open the liftgate by using the remote entry door to ensure they are fully latched. 148 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 149
air comes into the vehicle. Liftgate window To open the liftgate window, push the button on the left side of the liftgate handle above the license plate. MANUAL must drive with the liftgate open, keep the vents open so outside air comes into the vehicle. 149 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide ( - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 150
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The cargo management system consists of a storage compartment located in the floor of the rear cargo area. 1. To open, lift up on the handle and cover. the side trim panels and snap vertically in place. 150 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 151
and periodically while traveling. Always ensure that the load is secure before traveling. Ford Motor Company recommends loading the roof rack only when equipped with (optional) crossbars, to avoid unintended damage to the roof panel. 151 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 152
window when: • all doors are closed, • the ignition is in the 3 (RUN) position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and 152 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 153
procedure is complete. Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 2. Close all doors, the liftgate and liftgate window. 153 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 154
(if equipped). Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter. Note: The autounlock feature can be activated/deactivated independently of the autolock feature. 154 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 155
procedure For information on activating/deactivating the autounlock feature using the vehicle's message center, refer to Message center information in the Driver Controls chapter. 155 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156
to disengage childproof locks. REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and with RSS-210 of Industry problem with your vehicle, ensure ALL remote entry transmitters are brought to the authorized dealer to aid in troubleshooting. 156 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157
and Security Unlocking the doors/liftgate Press this control to unlock the driver's door. The interior lamps will illuminate when the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. • 4- signal lamps will flash once and the horn will chirp. 157 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158
two quick chirps, reminding you to properly close all doors. Opening the liftgate window Press the control to unlatch the liftgate window. • 4-button remote 158 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 159
assist by manually closing the liftgate. air comes into the vehicle. Car finder twice within 3 seconds. The horn will chirp and the turn lamps Press will flash. It is recommended that this method be used to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm. 159 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160
the horn and parking lamps on/off. • 4-button remote • 5-button remote To deactivate the alarm, press the control again or turn the ignition to the 2 (ACCESSORY) or 3 (ON) position. 160 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 161
2 memory seat control to which you would like to associate with Driver 1 or Driver 2 positions. 4. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired. 161 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 162
terminals on the back surface of the circuit board. 3. Remove the old battery. Note: Please refer to local regulations when disposing of transmitter batteries. 162 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 163
present during programming will no longer operate the vehicle. Note: Do not press the brake pedal anytime during this sequencing, as doing so will invalidate the procedure. To program exit and the procedure will have to be repeated. 163 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 164
off after 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the 2 (ACCESSORY) or 3 (ON) position. The dome lamp control must not be set enable/disable this feature by having your vehicle serviced by your authorized dealer. You may also 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 165
own 5-digit personal entry code. When pressing the controls on the keyless entry keypad, press the middle of the controls to ensure a good activation. 165 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166
feature will turn off after: • one minute of keypad inactivity, • pressing the UNLOCK control on the remote entry transmitter, • or the ignition position changes. 166 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 167
functionality. If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock™ system, the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily when the ignition is in the 3 (ON) position. If this occurs, the vehicle should be taken to an authorized dealer for service. 167 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 168
during engine start. If a problem occurs, turn ignition the OFF position and restart the engine with all other objects on the key ring held away from the ignition key. Check to make sure the coded key is an approved Ford coded key. 168 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 169
do the following: • Use your spare key to start the vehicle, or • Have your vehicle towed to a authorized dealer or a locksmith. The key codes will need to be erased from your order to remove the second coded key from the ignition. 169 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
off and you may repeat Steps 1 through 5. If failure repeats, bring your vehicle to your authorized dealer to have the new spare key(s) programmed. 170 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 171
restraints is to help limit head motion in the manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. 171 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 172
Safety Restraints Lift handle to move seat forward or backward. Manual seat recliner (if equipped) Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug collision. Pull the seatback handle up to recline the seat. 172 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 173
down. Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) The lumbar support control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Turn the lumbar support control clockwise for more support. Turn the lumbar support counter-clockwise for less support. 173 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 174
support. Adjusting the front power seat Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop. Always drive cushion. 174 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 175
until it reaches the end of the seat track. • Continue pressing the control for approximately 2 seconds. You will feel the seat bounce back slightly. 175 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 176
be programmed at any time. The memory positions are also recalled when you press your remote entry transmitter UNLOCK control (if the temperatures stabilize. If the vehicle air conditioning system is run in floor mode, the effect may be 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 177
. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for more information. • There is a filter located under each front seat. • The filter can be accessed from the first row seat. Move the front seats all the way back and up to ease access. 177 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 178
Seating and Safety Restraints To remove an air filter: • Remove key from ignition. • Push up on the outside rigid edge of the filter and rotate outside edge of the filter and rotate up into the housing until it clips into position. 178 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 179
in the down position and no objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the second row seats before folding them down. Move the front passenger seat seatback forward toward the front of the vehicle. 179 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 180
handle. The 2nd row seats can be placed in a kneel down load floor position to allow more cargo space. Always return the seat from the kneel position prior to raising the seatback. Failure to do so could result in personal injury. 180 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 181
to move the seat forward and down. Returning to the upright position from full lowered load floor position The seatback cannot be returned to the upright position until the seat is returned from and exit to and from the 3rd row seat. 181 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 182
lock into position. Note: If the seat back will not return to the upright position, tumble the seat again and re-latch it to the floor. Be sure that cargo or other objects are not trapped underneath the seatback. 182 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 183
Pull the strap located at the bottom outboard of the seat back to release the seat from the floor, and rotate the seat up towards the front seat. 2. Follow the directions above to return the to be adjusted to the desired location. 183 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 184
prevent possible damage to the seat or safety belts, ensure that the safety belts are not buckled when moving the seat to the load floor position. 2. With the latch released the seatback can be lowered into the load floor position. 184 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185
objects such as books, purses or briefcases are on the floor in front of the third row seats or on the seat cushion before lowering them. Ensure that the head restraints are lowered. Ensure that the second row seats are not reclined. 185 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 186
safety belts, ensure that the safety belts are not buckled when moving the seat to the load floor position. Before folding the third row seats, fold the head restraints down by pulling on the the event of a sudden stop or collision. 186 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 187
after turning the vehicle off. If the power 3rd row seat is disabled after 10 minutes, the seat can be enabled by opening any 187 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 188
designed to activate only in frontal and near-frontal collisions, not rollovers, side-impacts, or rear-impacts unless the collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 188 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 189
controlled manner in response to the occupant's forward momentum. This helps reduce the risk of force-related injuries to the occupant's chest by limiting the load on the occupant. Refer to Safety restraints section in this chapter. 189 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 190
Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal problem and warning light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the Personal Safety System™ serviced at an authorized dealer immediately. Unless serviced 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 191
direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. 191 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192
hear a snap and feel it latch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. Pull on the webbing to tighten the belt. 192 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 193
mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. For example, if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply, Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt. 193 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 194
crash sensor system as the front airbags and Safety Canopy™ system. When the safety belt pretensioner deploys, the lap and shoulder belt are tightened. 194 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 195
front airbags or Safety Canopy™ and safety belt pretensioners. Refer to the Safety belt maintenance section in this chapter. Safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height increase the risk of injury in a collision. 195 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 196
Position the safety belt comfort guide so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision. 196 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 197
added (part number maintenance Inspect Interior in the Cleaning chapter. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. 197 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 198
warning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off. The safety belt warning light and indicator chime remain off. 198 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 199
every day. The more we drive, the more we are exposed to "rare" events, even for good drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be seriously injured in a crash during our lifetime. 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 miles of home. "I'm not going far" 199 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 200
" "Safety belts don't work" "Traffic is light" "Belts wrinkle my clothes" "The people I'm with don't wear belts" "I have an airbag" "I'd rather be thrown clear" 200 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 201
so may adversely affect the performance of the vehicle's air bag system One time disable Any time the safety belt injury, do not deactivate/activate the Belt-Minder feature while driving the vehicle. 1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 202
the driver and right front passenger from certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there is a risk of injury from a deploying airbag. 202 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 203
belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system injury. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag tow hooks) may affect the performance of the airbag system, increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle. 203 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 204
in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a collision. Airbags can kill or injure a collision causes sufficient longitudinal deceleration. 204 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 205
far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control. Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. tone • the electrical wiring which connects the components. 205 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 206
. The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident. Do not lean your head on the door. The side airbag could injure you as it deploys from the side of the seatback. 206 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 207
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. 207 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 208
Several air bag system be inspected and serviced by an authorized instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopy™ could injure you as it deploys from the headliner. 208 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 209
Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy™ system, its fuses, the A, B, C or D pillar trim, or the airbag light, electronic control and diagnostic unit as used for the front airbags. 209 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 210
, unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover. Several Safety Canopy™ system components get hot after inflation. Do not touch them after inflation. 210 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 211
maintenance serviced, the system may not function properly in the event of a collision or rollover event. Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners) See your authorized dealer. Airbags MUST BE disposed of by qualified personnel. 211 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 212
moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. Always follow the instructions and warnings that come with any infant or child restraint you might use. Children and safety pets unattended in your vehicle. 212 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 213
the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster. Booster seats position a child so that seated like this for the whole trip? 213 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 214
find a seating position that adequately supports your child's head, a high back booster seat would be a better choice. Either type can be used at any seating position equipped with lap/shoulder belts if your child is over 40 lb. (18 kg). 214 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 215
instructions provided by the manufacturer of the booster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child's arm or behind the back because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. 215 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 216
seats Use a safety seat that is recommended for the size and weight of the child. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions with the safety seat you put in your vehicle. If you do is occupied by older children or adults. 216 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 217
) using an upper torso harness and a belt-positioning booster. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top this chapter. Carefully follow all of the manufacturer's instructions included with the safety seat you put in your 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 218
lap belt together. 3. While holding the shoulder and lap belt portions together, route the tongue through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. 218 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 219
across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. 219 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 220
Route the tongue and webbing through the child seat according to the child seat manufacturer's instructions. 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle for the center seating position until you belt webbing to tighten the belt. 220 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 221
back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point. Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering than the correct tether anchor. 221 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 222
under the head restraint (outboard seats) and over the back of the seat. 4. Grasp the tether strap and position it to the seat frame. 222 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 223
seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. Third row seating position 1. Position the child safety seat on the center of the seat cushion. 2. Route the child safety seat tether strap over the back of the seat. 223 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 224
in this chapter. 6. Tighten the child safety seat tether strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a collision greatly increases. 224 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 225
. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. 225 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 226
and on rectangular tags on the outboard seats. Follow the child seat manufacturer's instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments. Attach LATCH lower attachments of being injured in a crash greatly increases. 226 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 227
risk of injury or ejection. Study your Owner's Guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment features, instructions for safe driving and additional precautions to reduce the risk of an accident or serious injury. 227 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 228
the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles. Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations, it won't stop any faster than two-wheel drive vehicles. Always drive at a safe speed. 228 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 229
load carrying capacity and to allow it to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. • Shorter - to give it the capability to approach inclines and drive over the an ordinary passenger car. 229 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 230
limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 575.104(c)(2). U.S. Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.S. Department of Transportation requires Ford in driving habits, service practices, 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 231
on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required many thousands of miles of service, but they must be and the maximum weight the vehicle can Inflation pressure: A measure of the amount of air in a tire. • Standard load: A class 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 232
long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of a digital or dial-type tire inflation may cause uneven treadwear patterns. 232 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 233
Wheels to half of its air pressure and not appear to be flat! Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressure 233 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 234
likely to blow out or fail. Improper or inadequate vehicle maintenance can cause tires to wear abnormally. Inspect all your tires, including the spare, frequently, and replace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: 234 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 235
Tires, Wheels and Loading Tire wear When the tread is worn down to 1/16th of an inch (2 mm), tires must be replaced to help spare tire when you replace the road tires or after six years due to aging even if it has not been used. 235 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 236
case of a recall. This begins with provided by Ford. The recommended tire and wheel size may wheels could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. If you have questions regarding tire replacement, see an authorized dealer. 236 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 237
practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking 237 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 238
Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in the scheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) will help your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. 238 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 239
information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire and also provides a U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number for safety standard certification and in case of a recall. 239 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 240
RA), that may be used for service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light wheel diameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire's load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your Owner's Guide 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 241
Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: You may used for traceability. This information is used to contact customers if a tire defect requires a recall. 9. M+S or M/S: Mud and Snow, or AT: All Terrain, or AS: All pressure for your vehicle. 241 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 242
dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel. 13. Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure: Indicates the tire manufacturers' maximum as standard load, radial tubeless, etc. 242 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 243
(T&RA), that is intended for service on light trucks. 2. Load Range/Load Inflation Limits: Indicates the tire's load-carrying capabilities and its inflation limits. 3. Maximum Load Dual lb. two tires (total) on the rear axle. 243 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 244
and Rim Association (T&RA), that is intended for temporary service on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks. 2. wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 245
properly. Always check the TPMS malfunction telltale after replacing one or more tires or wheels on your vehicle to ensure that the replacement or alternate tires and wheels allow the TPMS to continue to function properly. 245 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 246
Wheels and Loading The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part manually serviced by an authorized dealer. The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) using an accurate tire gauge, refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter. 246 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 247
an issue to remind you that the damaged road wheel/tire air. It can also warn you in the event the system is no longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to the following chart for information concerning your Tire Pressure Monitoring System: 247 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 248
OFF. Spare tire in Your temporary spare tire is in use. use Repair the damaged road wheel/tire and reinstall it on the vehicle to restore system functionality. For a description on how the system inspected by your authorized dealer. 248 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 249
Repair the damaged road wheel and re-mount it air pressure in the road tires. If any tire is under-inflated, carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be added to the tires. Inflate all the tires to the recommended inflation pressure. 249 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 250
of your vehicle and/or trailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design rating capability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle will provide maximum return of vehicle design performance. Before loading 250 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 251
Curb Weight - is the weight of the vehicle including a full tank of fuel and all standard equipment. It does not include passengers, cargo, or optional equipment. Vehicle Curb Weight - is the weight control and vehicle rollover. 251 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 252
cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) - is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) - including vehicle curb weight and all payload. 252 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 253
the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer. GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight) - is the Vehicle Curb Weight + cargo + passengers. GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle (including all options, equipment, passengers and cargo - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 254
tires with lower load carrying capacities than the original tires because they may lower the vehicle's GVWR and GAWR limitations. Replacement tires with a higher limit than the original tires do not increase the GVWR and GAWR limitations. 254 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 255
weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4. 6. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle. Consult this manual load capacity 255 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 256
proper equipment while towing. Follow these guidelines to ensure safe towing procedure: • Stay within your vehicle's load limits. If exceeded, cargo should be removed from the trailer and/or the vehicle until all weights are within specified limits. 256 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 257
) and lamps are properly connected and functional. Electronic trailer brakes (if equipped) refer to the instructions provided by the aftermarket electronic brake controller manufacture for determining trailer brake functionality. 257 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 258
the frontal area of the vehicle (3.4 square meters [36.5 square feet]). Note: For vehicles equipped with the optional trailer tow package, the maximum frontal area of trailer should not exceed 5.6 square meters (60 square feet). 258 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 259
the total weight. Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of the vehicle and could result in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 259 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 260
on this vehicle is part of the vehicle rear crash safety structure. Do not remove the trailer hitch. Failure to follow this warning could compromise vehicle crash structure and increase the risk of injury in a rear end collision. Mode 260 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 261
system directly to your vehicle's brake system. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your chances of having a collision greatly increase. The braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. 261 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 262
will clear curbs and other obstacles. • Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached. • If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become less effective. 262 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 263
driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed unless a leak is suspected or repair required. 263 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 264
the drive shaft will have to be removed before the vehicle is towed. Ford wheel drive system cannot be towed with any wheels on the ground. See your authorized dealer if you must flat-tow a vehicle equipped with the Control Trac four-wheel drive system. 264 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 265
. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage door before you start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter for more instructions. 265 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 266
vehicle, have your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. Important safety precautions A computer system the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off. 3. Make sure the gearshift is in P (Park). 266 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 267
Driving 4. Make sure the parking brake is set. 5. Turn the key to 3 (ON) without turning the key to 4 (START). Some warning lights will the engine starts. The key will return to 3 (ON). 2. When the engine starts, release the key. 267 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 268
dealer accessories. Replacement rubber caps are available through an authorized dealer, 3L1Z-6E088-AA. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant which aids in starting and allows the heater/defroster system to respond quickly. If your vehicle 268 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 269
Driving is equipped with this system, outdoor temperatures reach below 0°F (-17°C). Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or physical injury. To reduce the risk of paper and similar items. 269 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 270
sound is present while braking, the brake linings may be worn-out and should be inspected by an authorized dealer. Refer to Brake system warning ! P light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brake BRAKE system warning light. 270 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 271
ignition is turned on. If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. 271 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 272
fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes, the vehicle's stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected. 272 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 273
driving on slippery and/or hilly road surfaces, by detecting and controlling wheel spin. Excessive wheel spin is controlled by momentarily reducing engine power and/or applying the anti-lock brakes. Traction Control is a driver aid that helps your vehicle. 273 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 274
accident, pedestrian or obstacle. • Driving over a patch of ice. • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road. • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or vice versa. • Entering a paved road from a gravel road, or vice versa. 274 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 275
Driving • Driving on slick surfaces. • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to Trailer towing in the Tires, Wheels and brake portion of the Traction Control will flash momentarily and then feature and the "sliding car" icon illuminate steady. 275 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 276
Driving If the vehicle is above 25 mph (40 vehicle speed is above 25 mph (40 km/h). When in R (Reverse) or in 4L (4x4 Low), ABS and the Traction Control feature will continue to function, however ESC and RSC are disabled in this area. 276 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 277
Driving Aggressive driving steering pump: • Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your authorized dealer. • Do not manually, but it takes more effort. 277 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 278
that the vehicle is low or high and needs to make a height adjustment while driving at speeds above 15 mph (24 km/h), the system will pump or vent as required. Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver. 278 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 279
and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can deteriorate handling capability and contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 279 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 280
. 4. Using a flat-head screwdriver or similar tool, move the brake-shift interlock actuator spindle toward the left, apply the brake and shift the transmission into N (Neutral). 5. Start the vehicle. 6. Reinstall the access plug. 280 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 281
brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. Brake-shift interlock - floor-shift transmission This vehicle is equipped with a brake cover. 281 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 282
brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. Driving the rear wheels from turning. To put your vehicle in gear: • Depress the brake pedal • Start the engine 282 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post- - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 283
. D (Drive) without Overdrive Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever (column-shift transmission) or on the side of the gearshift lever (floor-shift transmission). • Column-shift transmission 283 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 284
3 (Third) provides engine braking. 2 (Second) Transmission operates in 2nd gear only. Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Transmission operates in 1st gear only. 284 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 285
assist the driver in detecting objects to avoid damaging the vehicle. The system may not detect smaller objects, particularly those close to the ground. 285 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 286
Driving Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches, bike or surfboard racks and any device that may block will be reduced to a predetermined level. After the warning goes away, the radio will return to the previous value. 286 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 287
Driving Audible Warnings Distance to Object Warning Speed above 2.5 mph (4 km/h) up to 1.6 feet (.5 meters) Solid 1.6 feet (.5 meters) to 3.1 feet driver to switch the system ON to indicate a failure of the reverse sensing system. 287 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 288
Driving The radar sensor is located behind the rear bumper/fascia. Always keep the rear bumper/fascia free from snow, ice and gear, the image will remain on for a few seconds before it shuts off to assist in parking or trailer hookup. 288 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 289
Driving When towing, the reverse camera system will only see what is being towed the screen due to the limited coverage of the reverse camera system. Backup as slow as possible since higher speeds might limit your reaction time to stop 289 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 290
to the front and rear wheels to optimize vehicle control. System indicator messages The Control Trac system indicator messages display in the reconfigurable telltale (RTT) location in the message center only under the following 290 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 291
, the AdvanceTrac with RSC system will automatically turn off the stability enhancement feature when you shift the Control Trac four-wheel drive system into 4L (4X4 LOW). The brake traction enhancement feature will still be enabled. 291 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 292
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, 4A or 4H while driving wheel drive will display "4X4 SHIFT IN 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 293
driving on pavement made slippery by loose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, but avoid severe brake application. Ease the vehicle back onto the 293 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 294
-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive brake is fully released, but the brake warning lamp remains illuminated, the brakes may not be working properly. See your authorized dealer. 294 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 295
a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. On four-wheel drive vehicles, the transfer case allows you to select four-wheel drive when necessary. Information on transfer case operation 295 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 296
be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Be cautious of sudden changes in vehicle speed or direction when you are driving in mud. Even four-wheel drive vehicles can lose traction in 296 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 297
As when you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning your wheels. If the vehicle in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and the Bureau of Land Management 297 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 298
lower gears. In emergency stopping situations, apply the brake forcefully and steadily. Do not "pump" the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. 298 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 299
and cause internal transmission damage. Once through the water, always dry the brakes by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as quickly as dry brakes. 299 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 300
trailer is disabled, but the towing vehicle is operational, the trailer does not qualify for any roadside services. Canadian customers refer to your Customer Information Guide for information on: • coverage period • exact fuel amounts 300 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 301
visit our website at www.ford.ca. HAZARD FLASHER CONTROL The hazard flasher is located on the instrument panel by the radio. The hazard flashers will operate when the ignition is in any position or if the key is not in the ignition. 301 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 302
is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch by pushing in on the reset button. 4. Turn the ignition to the ON position. Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the OFF position. 5. Make a further check for leaks in the fuel system. 302 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 303
amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating 2A Blue Yellow Natural Green - - - - - Maxi fuses Yellow - Green Orange Red Blue Tan Natural Cartridge Fuse link maxi cartridge fuses Blue Blue - - Pink Pink Green Green Red Red Yellow Yellow - Brown Black Black 303 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 304
cover off. To reinstall the fuse box cover, place the top part of the cover on the fuse panel, then push the bottom part of the cover until you hear it click shut. Gently pull on the cover to make sure it is seated properly. 304 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 305
Keypad illumination, 3rd row seat enable, Brake Shift Interlock (BSI), SPDJB Turn signals Low beam headlamps (left) Low beam headlamps (right) Interior lights Backlighting, Puddle lamps Not used ( 20A 20A 25A 15A 15A 15A 15A 20A 305 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 306
(Audiophile radio) Radio Not used (Spare) Not used (Spare) Trailer tow battery charge coil Rear wiper logic Not used (Spare) Front wiper logic Climate control, Auxiliary relay control Power windows, Moon roof Delayed accessory relay 306 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 307
the battery before servicing high current fuses. and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. The high-current fuses are (driver side) Trailer tow connector (electric brake) ABS (valves) 307 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 308
turn signal) Not used Heated mirrors Blower motor Not used Not used Power liftgate Rear window defroster, Heated mirror Passenger seat A/C clutch Brake lamps Fuel pump Back-up lamps Trailer tow connector (stop/turn lamps) 4x4 module 308 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 309
lighter Air suspension relay Starter relay Trailer tow connector relay (park lamp) Trailer tow connector relay (battery charge) Run/Start relay Not used PCM relay One-touch Start diode Not used Fuel pump diode Trailer tow connector (back-up lamp) Not used 309 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 310
Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Replace the spare tire with a road tire as soon as possible. The use of tire sealants may damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System and should not be used. 310 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 311
car washing equipment • Try to repair the dissimilar spare tire Use of one of the dissimilar spare tires listed above at any one wheel location can lead to impairment of the following: • Handling, stability and braking performance 311 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 312
be given to: • Towing a trailer • Driving vehicles equipped with a camper body • Driving vehicles with a load on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 312 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 313
Jack tools and jacking instructions Under the access panel located in the floor compartment behind the rear wheel lug nut wrench, jack extension and handle from the plastic tray. Remove the jack and instruction sheet from the tray assembly. 313 Item Spare tire 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 314
, hoisting or towing your vehicle. Turn off the running boards (if equipped) before jacking or placing any object under the vehicle. Never place your hand between the extended running board and the vehicle. A moving running board may cause injury. 314 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 315
tire and jack tools from their storage locations. 4. Use the tip of the jack handle to remove any wheel trim. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground. 315 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 316
) on the opposite end of the vehicle from the wheel being changed. If on a grade, block both opposite wheels on the downward side of the hill. If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone could be seriously injured. • Front • Rear 316 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 317
Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter for instructions on turning the air suspension system on. Stowing the spare tire 1. Lay the tire on the ground, near the rear of the vehicle, with the valve stem side facing up. 317 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 318
rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal, etc.). Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. N•m M14 x 2.0 150 200 * Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Bolt size 318 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 319
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor transmission may cause transmission damage. 319 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 320
all other accessories off. Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 320 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 321
end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of the assisting battery. 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + + - + + 321 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 322
in the engine compartment, near the washer fluid bottle. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do fan blades, belts, moving parts of both engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. 322 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 323
were connected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the jump starting stud. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 323 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 324
Roadside Emergencies 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of the booster vehicle's battery. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the booster vehicle's battery. 324 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - - + - + + + - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 325
vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - - + + 325 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 326
with the front wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground. On 4x4 vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. 326 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 327
exceed 35 mph (56 km/h) vehicle speed. Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for all authorized tow truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle. 327 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 328
an authorized dealer to help you. In the United States: Ford Motor Company Customer Relationship Center P.O. Box 6248 Dearborn, MI 48121 1-800-392-3673 (FORD) (TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952) www.customersaskford.com 328 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 329
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4 1-800-565-3673 (FORD) www.ford.ca If you own a Lincoln vehicle and are away from home when your vehicle needs service (BBB) AUTO LINE program (U.S. only). 329 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 330
an amount equal to the actual price paid or payable by the consumer the vehicle) OR 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of more than Ford Motor Company 16800 Executive Plaza Drive Mail Drop 3NE-B Dearborn, MI 48126 330 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 331
of two parts - mediation options , the BBB will review the claim for eligibility Ford Motor Company reserves the right to change eligibility limitations, modify procedures, or to discontinue this process at any time without notice and without obligation. 331 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 332
offers reimbursement benefits for towing and rental coverage. When you buy Ford ESP, you receive Peace-of-Mind protection throughout the United States and Canada, provided by a network of more than 4,600 participating authorized dealers. 332 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 333
Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit the Ford ESP website at www.ford- find unleaded fuel. If you cannot find unleaded fuel or can only get fuel with an Ford Motor Company Export Operations. Customers in the U.S. should call 1-800-392-3673. 333 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 334
Obtaining a French owner's guide French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your authorized dealer or by writing to: Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited Service Publications CHQ202 The Canadian Road P.O. Box 2000 Oakville, ON, Canada L6J 5E4 334 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 335
group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. To contact NHTSA, you may in order to eliminate water spotting. 335 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 336
and cause damage to the vehicle. • Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle -gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof 336 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 337
a hot engine with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser (ZC-20) on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. 337 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 338
ENGINE W ER FLUID SH A ONLY PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your authorized dealer. • For routine 23), available from your authorized dealer. 338 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 339
use fuel, kerosene, or paint thinner to clean any parts. If wheel or instrument panel to avoid contamination of the airbag system. If a staining liquid like coffee/juice has been spilled on the instrument panel or on interior trim surfaces, clean as follows: 339 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 340
for 60 seconds. 5. Following this, wipe area dry with a clean, white, cotton cloth. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats, safety belts and seats equipped with side airbags: • Remove a mild soap and water solution, if necessary. 340 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 341
plastics, or oil/petroleum-based leather conditioners. These products may cause premature wearing of the clear, protective coating. Note: In some instances, color or dye transfer T" scrubbing pad. • Clean spills as quickly as possible. 341 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 342
the conditioner to dry and repeat the process for the entire interior. If a film appears, wipe off film with a dry, clean cloth. UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently. Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt. 342 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 343
AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products Spray Glass Cleaner (ZC-23) Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner (Canada only) (CXC-93) Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner (ZC-37-A) 343 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 344
on 1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park). 2. Block the wheels. To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. 344 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 345
Maintenance and Specifications OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the bottom of the under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. 345 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 346
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 3. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 6. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Power distribution box 8. Engine oil filler cap 9. Battery 346 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 347
system components. Checking and adding washer fluid for the liftgate Washer fluid for the liftgate is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield. 347 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 348
Maintenance and Specifications CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES It is recommended that wiper blades are renewed before winter. To replace the wiper from the wiper arm. 3. Once the wiper blade is loose, slide it away form the wiper arm. 348 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 349
heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level dipstick. 6. Wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is within this range, the oil level is acceptable. DO NOT ADD OIL. 349 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 350
install the engine oil filler cap by turning the filler cap clockwise 1/4 of a turn until the cap is fully seated. To avoid possible oil loss, DO NOT operate the vehicle with the engine oil level dipstick and/or the engine oil filler cap removed. 350 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 351
that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, start-up engine noises or knock may be experienced. It is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter or another with equivalent performance for your engine application. 351 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 352
maintenance-free battery which normally does not require additional water during its life of service. If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalled after the battery has been cleaned or replaced. For longer, trouble 352 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 353
or a qualified service technician as Drive) and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 7. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles (16 km) or more to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy. 353 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 354
listed in scheduled maintenance information. The coolant level falls below, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. Your below 40% or above 60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 355
maintenance information for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing on hot engine parts. Do not put Ford specification WSS-M97B51-A1. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. 355 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 356
mixture of coolant and water to the cooling system by following these steps: 1. Before you begin, turn the engine off and let it cool. 356 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 357
Maintenance times you drive the vehicle Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community's regulations and standards for recycling and disposing of automotive fluids. 357 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 358
to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. Fill your engine coolant reservoir as outlined in Adding engine coolant in this section. Severe climates If you drive in temperatures, vehicle load and terrain. 358 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 359
hot. 5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to an authorized dealer. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to an authorized dealer as soon as possible. 359 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 360
Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle before refueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if 360 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 361
under certain conditions. Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes. The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity, which can cause a fire if fuel is pumped into an ungrounded fuel container. 361 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 362
clicks are heard. or a "check fuel cap" message come on, If the check fuel cap lamp the fuel filler cap may not be properly installed. The lamp or message can come on after several driving events after you've refueled your vehicle. 362 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 363
designed to run on E85 fuels that are blended with a maximum of 85% ethanol. The use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle. Do not use fuel containing methanol. It can damage critical fuel system components. 363 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 364
improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle. Gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available. Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World-Wide Fuel Charter. 364 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 365
section of this chapter. The advertised capacity is the amount of the indicated capacity and the empty reserve combined. Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates 365 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 366
capacity of the fuel tank due to the empty reserve still present in the tank. For consistent results when filling the fuel tank fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely driving (city or highway). This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle's fuel 366 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 367
engine oil. Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this chapter. • Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information. 367 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 368
Maintenance and Specifications Conditions • Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed. • Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (as much as 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 369
If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 370
, the vehicle is considered not ready for I/M testing. indicator is on or the bulb does not work, the vehicle may If the need to be serviced. Refer to the On board diagnostics (OBD-II) description in this chapter. 370 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 371
I/M testing, the above driving cycle will have to be repeated. POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the service interval schedules. 1. Start the MIN and MAX lines. Be 371 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 372
AIR FILTER Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the air filter element. When changing the air filter element, use only the Motorcraft air filter element listed. Refer to Motorcraft part numbers in this chapter. 372 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 373
debris from entering the system and then loosen the bolt on the air tube clamp so the clamp is no longer snug to the air tube. It is not necessary to completely remove the clamp. 4. Pull the air tube off from the air cleaner housing. 373 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 374
edges between the air filter housing and cover and ensure that the tabs on the edge are properly aligned into the slots. 9. Slip the air tube onto the air filter housing and tighten the air-tube clamp bolt snugly, but do not overtighten it. 374 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 375
plugs with ones that meet Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not used. 375 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 376
PM-1-C / WSS-M6C62-A Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Hinges, latches, striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and spring Lock cylinders 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications VC-7-B / WSS - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 377
Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Engine oil Automatic transmission fluid (6R75) Power steering fluid Front axle fluid (4X4) 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide -Limited-slip differential 4.25 pints (2.01L)5 (9.75 inch axle) 1.6-1.8 quarts Transfer case fluid (4X4) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 378
8L) - - 33.5 gallons (126.8L) Capacity Ford part name Ford part number / Ford specification Fuel tank (Expedition EL - U.S. only) Fuel tank (Expedition Max - Canada only) 1 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Use of - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 379
Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Spark plug gap1 Compression ratio 1 Spark plug gap not adjustable Engine drivebelt routing 5.4L V8 engine 330 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 Coil on plug 0.040-0.050 inch (1.02-1.27 mm) 9.85:1 • 5.4L V8 Engine 379 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 380
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Safety Compliance Certification Label The National Highway Traffic Safety in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number. XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 380 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 381
Maintenance and Specifications The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) Six-speed automatic (6R75) Code C 381 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 382
exhaust tips Deflectors Splash guards Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker's package Cargo organization and management Trailer hitches, wiring harnesses and accessories 382 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 383
Radio Antennas in the area of the driver's side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability. 383 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 384
Index A ABS (see Brakes) ...271 Accessory delay ...107 AdvanceTrac ...273 Air cleaner filter ...372-373, 375 Air suspension ...278 description ...278 Airbag supplemental 217 Axle lubricant specifications ...376 refill capacities ...376 B 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 385
...337 instrument panel ...339 interior ...340 plastic parts ...338 washing ...335 waxing ...336 wheels ...337 wiper blades ...338 capacities ...376 service points ...346 starting after a collision ...302 Engine block heater ...268 Engine oil ...349 385 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 386
entertainment system ...48 Floor mats ...145 Fluid capacities ...376 Foglamps ...87 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ...290 control trac ...290 description ...291 driving off road ...293 indicator light ...290 preparing to drive your vehicle ...279 Fuel ...360 calculating fuel economy ...123, 135, 365 - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 387
dimming rearview mirror ...107 fold away ...109 heated ...109-110 programmable memory ...161 signal ...110 Moon roof ...117 Motorcraft parts ...343, 360, 375 N Navigation system ...75 O Octane rating ...364 Oil (see Engine oil) ...349 387 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 388
Parking brake ...272 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ...375 refill capacity ...376 fluid, specifications ...376 Power Windows ...105 Preparing to drive for children ...212 safety belt maintenance ...197 warning light and chime Servicing your vehicle ...344 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 389
fluid ...347 Water, Driving through ...299 Windows power ...105 rear wiper/washer ...100 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ...99 checking and adding fluid ...347 liftgate reservoir ...347 replacing wiper blades ...348 Wrecker towing ...326 389 2008 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt - 2008 Ford Expedition | Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 390
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Introduction
4
Instrument Cluster
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Warning lights and chimes
12
Gauges
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Entertainment Systems
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How to get going
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AM/FM stereo with CD
24
AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD
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Auxiliary input jack (Line in)
39
Rear seat controls
40
Satellite radio information
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Family entertainment system
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Navigation system
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Climate Controls
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Manual heating and air conditioning
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Dual automatic temperature control
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Rear window defroster
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Lights
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Headlamps
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Turn signal control
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Bulb replacement
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Driver Controls
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Windshield wiper/washer control
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Steering wheel adjustment
100
Power windows
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Mirrors
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Speed control
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Moon roof
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Message center
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Table of Contents
1
2008 Expedition
(exd)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)