Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...For mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the tire ... When inflating the tire: 1. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with tires designed to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires...metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Only use...steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure.
...For mounting pressures up to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the maximum pressure indicated on the tire ... When inflating the tire: 1. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with tires designed to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires...metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) WARNING: Only use...steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 201 204 206 219 224 231 237 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Forward and reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 238 238 245 248 254 258 262 265 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard... shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 280 280 281 282 283 291 300 301 305 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... Tire inflation Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 201 204 206 219 224 231 237 Driving Starting Brakes AdvanceTrac Air suspension Transmission operation Forward and reverse sensing system Rear-view camera system 238 238 245 248 254 258 262 265 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard... shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Wheel lug nut torque Jump starting Wrecker towing 2 280 280 281 282 283 291 300 301 305 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... and according to cycle through the following : 1. DOOR STATUS 5. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (if equipped) 9. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. Press and release RESET to start the timer. 2. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets. LIFTGATE/GLASS 6. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 30 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To operate...
... and according to cycle through the following : 1. DOOR STATUS 5. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (if equipped) 9. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. BRAKE SYSTEM 7. Press and release RESET to start the timer. 2. Press and hold RESET until the timer resets. LIFTGATE/GLASS 6. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 30 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) To operate...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... driver's seat backwards for easy exit/entry from the setup sequence or put the vehicle in D (DRIVE) and press RESET. AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) Before disabling the air suspension, make sure the liftgate and liftgate glass are off . REAR PARK AID (if equipped) This feature sounds a warning tone to...on or off . If disabled, the outside release handle and the rear cargo area control button are in the Locks and Security chapter. 32 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The instrument panel button will continue to function the liftgate in P (Park), press RESET...
... driver's seat backwards for easy exit/entry from the setup sequence or put the vehicle in D (DRIVE) and press RESET. AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) Before disabling the air suspension, make sure the liftgate and liftgate glass are off . REAR PARK AID (if equipped) This feature sounds a warning tone to...on or off . If disabled, the outside release handle and the rear cargo area control button are in the Locks and Security chapter. 32 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) The instrument panel button will continue to function the liftgate in P (Park), press RESET...
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... the engine is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the air suspension is idling at normal speeds, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the driver door is malfunctioning, or your tires in the... comes on your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when one or more tires on when the engine is in the Driving chapter. 35 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... the engine is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the air suspension is idling at normal speeds, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when the driver door is malfunctioning, or your tires in the... comes on your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Displayed when one or more tires on when the engine is in the Driving chapter. 35 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... be inspected immediately. Displayed when the 4X4 system is moving. For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON - Displayed when the air suspension system is 10% or less. Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway... while driving, pull off the road as soon as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - CHECK AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) -
... be inspected immediately. Displayed when the 4X4 system is moving. For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) ENGINE OIL CHANGE SOON - Displayed when the air suspension system is 10% or less. Displayed when the trailer sway control has detected trailer sway... while driving, pull off the road as soon as an early reminder of a low fuel condition. FOR 4X4 LOW SLOW TO 3 MPH (if equipped) - CHECK AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) -
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... parking lamp operation. Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 73 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is in the Driver Controls chapter. 1. Move the... reset. Rotate the dimmer switch from illuminating when the doors are properly aimed at the assembly plant. Vertical aim adjustment Before aim adjustment, disable the air suspension system.
... parking lamp operation. Lights PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Use to adjust the brightness of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 73 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Note: If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is in the Driver Controls chapter. 1. Move the... reset. Rotate the dimmer switch from illuminating when the doors are properly aimed at the assembly plant. Vertical aim adjustment Before aim adjustment, disable the air suspension system.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... of the top of the front wheel opening on a level surface with all doors closed for a few minutes to let the air suspension re-settle. 234 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If not level, remove the trailer, adjust the ball height accordingly, and ...which may cause unpredictable handling, and could result in serious personal injury. Vehicles without the weight distributing bars connected. 4. Check that the air suspension has settled. 3. Attach the trailer to any position where the rear bumper of the front wheel opening on a level surface. 2. With...
... of the top of the front wheel opening on a level surface with all doors closed for a few minutes to let the air suspension re-settle. 234 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If not level, remove the trailer, adjust the ball height accordingly, and ...which may cause unpredictable handling, and could result in serious personal injury. Vehicles without the weight distributing bars connected. 4. Check that the air suspension has settled. 3. Attach the trailer to any position where the rear bumper of the front wheel opening on a level surface. 2. With...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... 7. Make sure all doors closed, let the vehicle, now with trailer and weight distributing bars connected, sit for hooking-up trailer lamps. 235 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) With the ignition on most towed vehicles. Check that the height of the tow vehicle is...tension in the weight distributing bars so that the trailer is rated for turning corners. Always connect the trailer's safety chains to let the air suspension re-settle. 9. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to the bumper. Contact your authorized ...
... 7. Make sure all doors closed, let the vehicle, now with trailer and weight distributing bars connected, sit for hooking-up trailer lamps. 235 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) With the ignition on most towed vehicles. Check that the height of the tow vehicle is...tension in the weight distributing bars so that the trailer is rated for turning corners. Always connect the trailer's safety chains to let the air suspension re-settle. 9. If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to the bumper. Contact your authorized ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...40 minutes after the ignition is turned off , the rear air suspension will not operate and will pump or vent as required. However, if the system determines that the vehicle is low or high and needs to the driver. 254 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Extended ...use of other than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a poor traction surface. If the system is off to accommodate any action by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. This loss ...
...40 minutes after the ignition is turned off , the rear air suspension will not operate and will pump or vent as required. However, if the system determines that the vehicle is low or high and needs to the driver. 254 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Extended ...use of other than the manufacturer's specified size tires on a poor traction surface. If the system is off to accommodate any action by automatically adding air or releasing air from the springs. This loss ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Electronic fan 1 relay Rear window defroster/heated mirror relay Electronic fan 3 relay Run/start relay Rear air suspension relay Power running board Run/start relay Starter relay Electronic fan Not used Electronic fan Not used Trailer brake Rear... air suspension relay feed 4x4 module Trailer tow battery charge relay Passenger power seat A/C clutch relay Trailer...relay 110 volt AC power point Auxiliary blower motor Powertrain control module relay 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... Electronic fan 1 relay Rear window defroster/heated mirror relay Electronic fan 3 relay Run/start relay Rear air suspension relay Power running board Run/start relay Starter relay Electronic fan Not used Electronic fan Not used Trailer brake Rear... air suspension relay feed 4x4 module Trailer tow battery charge relay Passenger power seat A/C clutch relay Trailer...relay 110 volt AC power point Auxiliary blower motor Powertrain control module relay 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
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... module keep-alive power Not used Brake on/off switch Fuel pump relay Trailer tow stop/turn lamps relay Not used Not used Rear air suspension module Not used Front wiper motor relay Rear window defroster/heated mirror relay Anti-lock brake system run/start feed Rear... air suspension module Not used Fuel pump relay coil run/start feed Passenger compartment fuse panel R/S feed Blower motor relay coil Trailer tow backup lamps Heated mirrors Not used Fuel pump diode 289 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside ...
... module keep-alive power Not used Brake on/off switch Fuel pump relay Trailer tow stop/turn lamps relay Not used Not used Rear air suspension module Not used Front wiper motor relay Rear window defroster/heated mirror relay Anti-lock brake system run/start feed Rear... air suspension module Not used Fuel pump relay coil run/start feed Passenger compartment fuse panel R/S feed Blower motor relay coil Trailer tow backup lamps Heated mirrors Not used Fuel pump diode 289 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Roadside ...
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... prior to the instruction sheet (located in the vehicle when the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, turn off the road to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for detailed tire change instructions. 295 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If on a grade, block both rear) on the downward side...
... prior to the instruction sheet (located in the vehicle when the vehicle is equipped with air suspension, turn off the road to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for detailed tire change instructions. 295 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If on a grade, block both rear) on the downward side...
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... front or both wheels on the opposite end of the hill. 2. Also, turn off the ground. 5. See Message center in (6 mm). 296 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Raise the vehicle to remove any wheel trim. If on a grade, block both rear) on .... Note: Use the frame rail as the jacking location point, NOT the control arm. 6. Turn off the air suspension system (if equipped - Position the jack according to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information). Roadside Emergencies 1. Refer to the jack locator arrows found on the...
... front or both wheels on the opposite end of the hill. 2. Also, turn off the ground. 5. See Message center in (6 mm). 296 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Raise the vehicle to remove any wheel trim. If on a grade, block both rear) on .... Note: Use the frame rail as the jacking location point, NOT the control arm. 6. Turn off the air suspension system (if equipped - Position the jack according to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter for more information). Roadside Emergencies 1. Refer to the jack locator arrows found on the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... is only meant for changing the tire. 7. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for instructions on turning the air suspension system on. 298 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Turn on the jack. WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not... put any part of your vehicle is on the air suspension system (if equipped). Remove the lug nuts with the strap securely fastened. Be sure ...
... is only meant for changing the tire. 7. Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for instructions on turning the air suspension system on. 298 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Turn on the jack. WARNING: To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not... put any part of your vehicle is on the air suspension system (if equipped). Remove the lug nuts with the strap securely fastened. Be sure ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...wrecker towing the vehicle by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 305 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It is recommended that your ...wheel lift or flatbed equipment. On 4x4 vehicles, it is equipped with air suspension, the air suspension control and the ignition must be turned off before being towed. Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. On 4x2 vehicles, it is not ...wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
...wrecker towing the vehicle by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 305 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It is recommended that your ...wheel lift or flatbed equipment. On 4x4 vehicles, it is equipped with air suspension, the air suspension control and the ignition must be turned off before being towed. Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. On 4x2 vehicles, it is not ...wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment with all the wheels off the ground. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure.
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...have the systems on the overall condition of your vehicle keeps running great! * 374 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It's your checklist that may ...Horn operation Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or damage Exhaust system Steering and linkage Exterior lamps and hazard ...point vehicle inspection. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance...
...have the systems on the overall condition of your vehicle keeps running great! * 374 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) It's your checklist that may ...Horn operation Clutch operation (if equipped) Radiator, cooler, heater and A/C hoses Engine air filter Suspension component for leaks or damage Exhaust system Steering and linkage Exterior lamps and hazard ...point vehicle inspection. This can help identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection be performed at every scheduled maintenance...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick); lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped Whichever comes first **If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only... grease fittings (4WD vehicles) Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends driveshaft and U-joints; This schedule is noted 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance 376 NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG...
...transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick); lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped Whichever comes first **If equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only... grease fittings (4WD vehicles) Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends driveshaft and U-joints; This schedule is noted 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance 376 NORMAL SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE AND LOG...
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2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 ...); lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped Whichever comes first **If equipped with grease fittings (4WD vehicles) Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with dual rear wheels...
2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Miles (x 1,000)* 82.5 90 97.5 105 112.5 120 127.5 135 142.5 150 Kilometers (x 1,000)* 132 144 156 168 ...); lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped Whichever comes first **If equipped with grease fittings (4WD vehicles) Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with dual rear wheels...
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... disposal ...182 driver airbag ...175, 178, 180 indicator light ...177, 182 operation ...175, 178, 180 passenger airbag ...175, 178, 180 side airbag ...177 Air cleaner filter ...353, 358 Air suspension ...254 description ...254 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...333 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...245-246 Anti-theft system ...132, 136 arming the..., 257 Bulbs ...76 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...359 Cargo cover ...112 Cargo management system ...112 Cassette tape player ...39 Cell phone use ...9 Changing a tire ...291 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)
... disposal ...182 driver airbag ...175, 178, 180 indicator light ...177, 182 operation ...175, 178, 180 passenger airbag ...175, 178, 180 side airbag ...177 Air cleaner filter ...353, 358 Air suspension ...254 description ...254 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...333 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...245-246 Anti-theft system ...132, 136 arming the..., 257 Bulbs ...76 C Capacities for refilling fluids ...359 Cargo cover ...112 Cargo management system ...112 Cassette tape player ...39 Cell phone use ...9 Changing a tire ...291 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus)