2014 Ford Expedition Owner Manual Printing 1 - Page 244

Driving Hints 243 • Carry unnecessary weight (approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 pounds [180 kilograms] of weight carried). • Add particular accessories to your vehicle (e.g.; bug deflectors, rollbars or light bars, running boards, ski racks). • Drive with the wheels out of alignment. DRIVING THROUGH WATER Note:Driving through deep water may allow water into the transmission and engine causing internal damage. If you drove through deep water, check the transmission and engine fluid. If water is found, see your authorized dealer immediately for fluid replacement. Do not drive quickly through standing water, especially if the depth is unknown. Traction or brake capability may be limited and if the ignition system gets wet, your engine may stall. Water may also enter your engine's air intake and severely damage your engine. If driving through deep or standing water is unavoidable, proceed very slowly. Never drive through water that is higher than the bottom of the hubs (for trucks) or the bottom of the wheel rims (for cars). Once through the water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes. Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. 2014 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide gf, 1st Printing, June 2013 USA (fus)