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... and wheels that are replaced on your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. WARNING: When mounting replacement... and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 ...handling capability. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with tires designed to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the ...
... and wheels that are replaced on your vehicle, which could cause steering, suspension, axle or transfer case/power transfer unit failure. WARNING: When mounting replacement... and type (such as P-metric versus LT-metric or all-season versus all-terrain) as a pair. 17 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA (fus) Stand at a minimum of 12 ft (3.66 ...handling capability. Always inflate steel carcass tires with a remote air fill with tires designed to 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford dealer or other tire service professional should not exceed the ...
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)
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... CHECK When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message center will begin to the recommended maintenance schedule. LIFTGATE/GLASS 6. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (if equipped) 9. FUEL LEVEL 10. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. BRAKE... cycle the message center through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 30 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press and hold RESET until the timer resets. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. TIRE PRESSURE 8. ...
... CHECK When this message appears, press the RESET button and the message center will begin to the recommended maintenance schedule. LIFTGATE/GLASS 6. AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (if equipped) 9. FUEL LEVEL 10. ADMIN KEYS PROGRAMMED OIL LIFE This displays the remaining oil life. WASHER FLUID LEVEL 4. BRAKE... cycle the message center through the following systems and provide a status of the item if needed. USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS. 30 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Press and hold RESET until the timer resets. CHARGING SYSTEM 3. TIRE PRESSURE 8. ...
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... continue to function the liftgate in P (Park), press RESET to turn the power liftgate on . Press the RESET button to turn the air suspension off or on or off . CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY For more information refer to MyKey in the closed position...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) AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) Before disabling the air suspension, make sure the liftgate and liftgate glass are off . To disable/enable park aid, press ...
... continue to function the liftgate in P (Park), press RESET to turn the power liftgate on . Press the RESET button to turn the air suspension off or on or off . CREATE MYKEY / MYKEY SETUP / CLEAR MYKEY For more information refer to MyKey in the closed position...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) AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) Before disabling the air suspension, make sure the liftgate and liftgate glass are off . To disable/enable park aid, press ...
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... on , contact your tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK FUEL FILL INLET - For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining ...LIFTGATE / GLASS AJAR - Displayed when the air suspension is not completely closed . Instrument Cluster DRIVER DOOR AJAR - If the warning stays on or continues to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Driving chapter. 35 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA ...
... on , contact your tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. CHECK FUEL FILL INLET - For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. REAR RIGHT DOOR AJAR - Displayed when the electrical system is not maintaining ...LIFTGATE / GLASS AJAR - Displayed when the air suspension is not completely closed . Instrument Cluster DRIVER DOOR AJAR - If the warning stays on or continues to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Driving chapter. 35 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA ...
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...left reaches 0%. Check the washer fluid level. For more information. 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS (if equipped) - CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM - CHECK AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) - If this message is moving. Displayed when the transmission is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. ... drive (4X4) operation in the Driving chapter. For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Displayed when the air suspension system is 10% or less. Indicates the brake fluid level is in the ...
...left reaches 0%. Check the washer fluid level. For more information. 4X4 SHIFT IN PROGRESS (if equipped) - CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM - CHECK AIR SUSPENSION (if equipped) - If this message is moving. Displayed when the transmission is low and the brake system should be inspected immediately. ... drive (4X4) operation in the Driving chapter. For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Displayed when the air suspension system is 10% or less. Indicates the brake fluid level is in the ...
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... surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 73 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Message center in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your vehicle..., the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer switch from illuminating when the doors are opened. Vertical aim adjustment Before aim adjustment, disable the air suspension system.
... surface, approximately 25 feet (7.6 meters) away. • (1) 8 feet (2.4 meters) • (2) Center height of lamp to ground • (3) 25 feet (7.6 meters) • (4) Horizontal reference line 73 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Message center in an accident the alignment of your headlamps should be checked by your vehicle..., the dimmer switch requires re-calibration. Rotate the dimmer switch from illuminating when the doors are opened. Vertical aim adjustment Before aim adjustment, disable the air suspension system.
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... Hitch - Turn off easy entry / kneel feature if equipped. 2. Park the vehicle (without the weight distributing bars connected. 4. Vehicles with Air Suspension WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to the vehicle without the trailer) on and all doors closed, let the vehicle with all ...6. If not level, remove the trailer, adjust the ball height accordingly, and repeat Steps 3-6. Attach the trailer to let the air suspension re-settle. 234 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Doing so will defeat the function of the vehicle is higher than it was...
... Hitch - Turn off easy entry / kneel feature if equipped. 2. Park the vehicle (without the weight distributing bars connected. 4. Vehicles with Air Suspension WARNING: Do not adjust a weight-distributing hitch to the vehicle without the trailer) on and all doors closed, let the vehicle with all ...6. If not level, remove the trailer, adjust the ball height accordingly, and repeat Steps 3-6. Attach the trailer to let the air suspension re-settle. 234 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Doing so will defeat the function of the vehicle is higher than it was...
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...manufacturer's specifications. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking-up trailer lamps. 235 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If you . The braking system of the front fender is rated for a few minutes to.... Tires, Wheels and Loading 6. With the ignition on most towed vehicles. Safety Chains Note: Do not attach safety chains to let the air suspension re-settle. 9. Re-measure the height of the top of the vehicle hitch. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your ...
...manufacturer's specifications. To connect the trailer's safety chains, cross the chains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for hooking-up trailer lamps. 235 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) If you . The braking system of the front fender is rated for a few minutes to.... Tires, Wheels and Loading 6. With the ignition on most towed vehicles. Safety Chains Note: Do not attach safety chains to let the air suspension re-settle. 9. Re-measure the height of the top of the vehicle hitch. Your vehicle may not have enough braking power and your ...
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...2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be enabled or disabled through the message center. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn the air suspension and the ignition switch off , the rear air suspension.... Driving • High crosswinds • Wheels out of alignment • Loose or worn suspension components AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road...
...2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This loss of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be enabled or disabled through the message center. WARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn the air suspension and the ignition switch off , the rear air suspension.... Driving • High crosswinds • Wheels out of alignment • Loose or worn suspension components AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The air suspension system is designed to improve ride, handling and general vehicle performance during: • Certain road...
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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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WARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the Air Suspension system prior to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for detailed tire change instructions. 295 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) A moving traffic. If your vehicle is equipped with the jack tray tools ... of being hit when operating the jack and changing the wheel. WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire on turning the air suspension system off the running board and the vehicle. WARNING: If the vehicle slips off the road to moving running board may cause injury...
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with air suspension, turn off the Air Suspension system prior to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for detailed tire change instructions. 295 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) A moving traffic. If your vehicle is equipped with the jack tray tools ... of being hit when operating the jack and changing the wheel. WARNING: Do not attempt to change a tire on turning the air suspension system off the running board and the vehicle. WARNING: If the vehicle slips off the road to moving running board may cause injury...
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...when installing the spare tire; the air suspension system is raised off the ground. 5. Raise the vehicle to the jack locator arrows found on the frame and turn the jack handle and extension tool assembly clockwise. See Message center in (6 mm). 296 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd ... center. Obtain the spare tire and jack tools from the wheel being changed. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn off the air suspension system (if equipped - approximately 1/4 in the Instrument Cluster section. 3. Turn off the deployable running boards (if equipped). Block the wheels...
...when installing the spare tire; the air suspension system is raised off the ground. 5. Raise the vehicle to the jack locator arrows found on the frame and turn the jack handle and extension tool assembly clockwise. See Message center in (6 mm). 296 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd ... center. Obtain the spare tire and jack tools from the wheel being changed. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn off the air suspension system (if equipped - approximately 1/4 in the Instrument Cluster section. 3. Turn off the deployable running boards (if equipped). Block the wheels...
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...jack is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is only meant for instructions on turning the air suspension system on. 298 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for changing the tire. 7. Roadside... jack bag is properly reinstalled around the jack and tools assembly tray with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is on the air suspension system (if equipped). Turn on the jack. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 9. Be sure to Wheel lug...
...jack is snug against the hub. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel is only meant for instructions on turning the air suspension system on. 298 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Refer to Message center in the Instrument Cluster chapter for changing the tire. 7. Roadside... jack bag is properly reinstalled around the jack and tools assembly tray with the spare tire, making sure the valve stem is on the air suspension system (if equipped). Turn on the jack. Reinstall the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered. 9. Be sure to Wheel lug...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On 4x2 vehicles, it is required that your vehicle is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground. On 4x4 vehicles, it is equipped with air suspension, the air suspension... control and the ignition must be turned off before being towed. Also, wrecker towing the vehicle by the frame-mounted tow hooks is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 305 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners ...
...Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. On 4x2 vehicles, it is required that your vehicle is acceptable to tow the vehicle with the front wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground. On 4x4 vehicles, it is equipped with air suspension, the air suspension... control and the ignition must be turned off before being towed. Also, wrecker towing the vehicle by the frame-mounted tow hooks is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur. 305 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners ...
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... identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection... of your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance Multi-point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running great! * 374 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Recommended each visit Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust ...Battery performance 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 Tires for ...
... identify potential issues and prevent major problems. Ford Motor Company recommends the following multi-point inspection... of your vehicle. Scheduled Maintenance Multi-point Inspection In order to keep your vehicle running great! * 374 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Recommended each visit Accessory drive belt(s) Half-shaft dust ...Battery performance 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 Tires for ...
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...2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance consult dealer for abnormal noise, wear looseness or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (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 dipstick); lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped...
...2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Scheduled Maintenance consult dealer for abnormal noise, wear looseness or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (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 dipstick); lubricate if equipped with grease fittings Torque rear U-bolts (Transit Connect Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped...
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lubricate if equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted Scheduled Maintenance 377 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...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; consult dealer for ...
lubricate if equipped with dual rear wheels, rotate front wheels when specified, rear wheels only if unusual wear is noted Scheduled Maintenance 377 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...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; consult dealer for ...
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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)