Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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...: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA...the maximum payload can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire ... to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing...
...: Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 19 2012 Four Wheel Drive (4wd) Supplement, 1st Printing USA...the maximum payload can contribute to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. In addition to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire ... to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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..., Wheels and Loading Tire information 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 ...262 265 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump 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...
..., Wheels and Loading Tire information 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 ...262 265 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher control Fuel pump 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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...trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is not operating properly. Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is not operating properly. Check the washer fluid level. For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition... (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For more information, refer to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the braking system is driven...
...trailer sway control has detected trailer sway. Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is not operating properly. Displayed when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is not operating properly. Check the washer fluid level. For more information, refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter. 36 2012 Expedition... (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For more information, refer to Control Trac four-wheel drive (4X4) operation in the Driving chapter. Displayed when the braking system is driven...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. including all cargo and passengers - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded trailer. Consult your authorized dealer) for trailers where ...braking system is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of 1,725 to 2,875 lb. (782 to 1,304 kg) WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on a trailer hitch. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2012 Expedition...
... functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for more detailed information. including all cargo and passengers - Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight - is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded trailer. Consult your authorized dealer) for trailers where ...braking system is the weight of the loaded vehicle (GVW) plus the trailer exceed the GVWR of 1,725 to 2,875 lb. (782 to 1,304 kg) WARNING: Do not exceed the GVWR or the GAWR specified on a trailer hitch. that a trailer pushes down on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. 228 2012 Expedition...
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... supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller. Refer to use the proper equipment while towing. Trailer towing (standard equipment): Your vehicle is provided for towing. Both a Class I (4-pin) trailer electrical connector. The kit containing the electrical jumper and trailer tow electrical instructions may be removed from any authorized dealer (part number 4L1Z-14A348-AA). 231 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners...
... supplied aftermarket electronic brake controller. Refer to use the proper equipment while towing. Trailer towing (standard equipment): Your vehicle is provided for towing. Both a Class I (4-pin) trailer electrical connector. The kit containing the electrical jumper and trailer tow electrical instructions may be removed from any authorized dealer (part number 4L1Z-14A348-AA). 231 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners...
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... brake controller manufacturer for determining trailer brake functionality. Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: Before towing a trailer, make sure the trailer brakes (if equipped) and lamps are properly connected and functional. If equipped with the standard trailer tow package, the maximum frontal area of trailer should...5.4L/Optional 15000 (6804) 9000 (4082) 4x4 EL (U.S. with the optional trailer tow package, the maximum frontal area of trailer should not exceed 60 ft2 (5.6 m2). 232 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For load specification terms found ...
... brake controller manufacturer for determining trailer brake functionality. Tires, Wheels and Loading Note: Before towing a trailer, make sure the trailer brakes (if equipped) and lamps are properly connected and functional. If equipped with the standard trailer tow package, the maximum frontal area of trailer should...5.4L/Optional 15000 (6804) 9000 (4082) 4x4 EL (U.S. with the optional trailer tow package, the maximum frontal area of trailer should not exceed 60 ft2 (5.6 m2). 232 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) For load specification terms found ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... typical cornering maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer; this is equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC, you may shut off the speed control. Cornering at a slower speed while towing will reduce the tendency of the vehicle-trailer combination. For additional information, refer to ... brake gradually. Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 236 2012 Expedition ...
... typical cornering maneuvers with a heavily loaded trailer; this is equipped with AdvanceTrac with RSC, you may shut off the speed control. Cornering at a slower speed while towing will reduce the tendency of the vehicle-trailer combination. For additional information, refer to ... brake gradually. Tires, Wheels and Loading Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Do not drive faster than 70 mph (113 km/h) with no full throttle starts. • Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels. 236 2012 Expedition ...
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...Trailer towing in the instrument cluster will enhance momentum through the obstacle. If you switch off the traction control, the stability control off the traction control, press the stability control button. Driving Certain adverse driving maneuvers may be restored by pressing the stability control button again or by applying the brakes... because the wheels are allowed to one or more wheels individually. however ESC, RSC and engine traction control are disabled. 251 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This will restore full engine power and will flash.
...Trailer towing in the instrument cluster will enhance momentum through the obstacle. If you switch off the traction control, the stability control off the traction control, press the stability control button. Driving Certain adverse driving maneuvers may be restored by pressing the stability control button again or by applying the brakes... because the wheels are allowed to one or more wheels individually. however ESC, RSC and engine traction control are disabled. 251 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) This will restore full engine power and will flash.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... be above a speed at individual wheels and, if necessary, by applying brake force at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. If trailer sway is too high and may be equipped with trailer sway control. During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in speed. 252 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) however, ESC and RSC...
... be above a speed at individual wheels and, if necessary, by applying brake force at which trailer sway will not grow continuously. If trailer sway is too high and may be equipped with trailer sway control. During trailer sway control events, the stability control light in speed. 252 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) however, ESC and RSC...
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... 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 tow park lamp relay Not used Not used 4x4 Trailer tow park lamp relay Backup lamps, Integrated wheel end... solenoid A/C clutch relay Not used Blower motor relay 110 volt AC power point Auxiliary blower motor Powertrain control module relay 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide,...
... 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 tow park lamp relay Not used Not used 4x4 Trailer tow park lamp relay Backup lamps, Integrated wheel end... solenoid A/C clutch relay Not used Blower motor relay 110 volt AC power point Auxiliary blower motor Powertrain control module relay 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide,...
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... right hand stop/turn relay Backup lamps relay Electronic fan 2 relay Powertrain control 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...
... right hand stop/turn relay Backup lamps relay Electronic fan 2 relay Powertrain control 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...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at ...result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on the brake pedal while driving may want to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this... shifting between the top gears occurs. Refer to turn off the speed control in scheduled maintenance information. bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards,... may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle (for high speed driving. 348 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce ...
... a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at ...result in reduced fuel economy. • Warming up a vehicle on the brake pedal while driving may want to Maintenance product specifications and capacities in this... shifting between the top gears occurs. Refer to turn off the speed control in scheduled maintenance information. bug deflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards,... may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle (for high speed driving. 348 2012 Expedition (exd) Owners Guide, 3rd Printing USA (fus) Unnecessary shifting of alignment will reduce ...
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...Specification chart, lubricants ...359 Speed control ...96 Stability system ...248 Starting a flex fuel vehicle ...241......204, 209 Towing ...231 recreational towing ...237 trailer towing ...231 wrecker ...305 Transmission ...258 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...255, 257 fluid, checking... and adding (automatic) ...353 fluid, refill capacities ...359 lubricant specifications ...359 Turn signal ...74 U Universal garage door opener ..100 USB port ...49 V Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...364 Vehicle loading ...224 395 2012 Expedition...
...Specification chart, lubricants ...359 Speed control ...96 Stability system ...248 Starting a flex fuel vehicle ...241......204, 209 Towing ...231 recreational towing ...237 trailer towing ...231 wrecker ...305 Transmission ...258 brake-shift interlock (BSI) ...255, 257 fluid, checking... and adding (automatic) ...353 fluid, refill capacities ...359 lubricant specifications ...359 Turn signal ...74 U Universal garage door opener ..100 USB port ...49 V Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ...364 Vehicle loading ...224 395 2012 Expedition...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing
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... operation. 10 OVERDRIVE CONTROL WITH TOW HAUL FEATURE The Tow Haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (if equipped) This control uses the vehicle's AdvanceTrac...three seconds to the original position. Note: Visibility aids do not have been reset. Ford recommends against the use to objects. Turns on -road driving conditions, such as dry... more darkened state which provides a visual display of system warnings followed by applying brake force at preselected speeds. • AdvanceTrac®® ® cannot be equipped...
... operation. 10 OVERDRIVE CONTROL WITH TOW HAUL FEATURE The Tow Haul feature improves transmission operation when towing a trailer or a heavy load. TRAILER SWAY CONTROL (if equipped) This control uses the vehicle's AdvanceTrac...three seconds to the original position. Note: Visibility aids do not have been reset. Ford recommends against the use to objects. Turns on -road driving conditions, such as dry... more darkened state which provides a visual display of system warnings followed by applying brake force at preselected speeds. • AdvanceTrac®® ® cannot be equipped...