1997 Ford Expedition Owners Manual

Concentrate Multi-Purpose

Grease

OR -BA

D7AZ-19584-AA

ESR-M1C159-A

OR

AND

D0AZ-19584-AA

ESB-M1C93-B

Penetrating Lubricant

Premium Life Long Grease

E8AZ-19A501-B ESB-M2C75-B

XG-1-C

ESA-M1C75-B

High

C6AZ-19542-AA ESZ-M6C25-A

Performance DOT 3 Brake

Fluid

Engine Oil SAE-10W

WSS-M2C153-F

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Capacities and specifications

Item

Ford part name

Driveshaft, slip sline, double Carden joint center ball Door weather-strips

Engine coolant

Premium Long

Life Grease

Silicone Lubricants

Ford Premium Cooling System

Fluid

Ford part number XG-1-C

Ford

specification ESA-M13P4-A

COAZ-19553-AA

ESR-M13P4-A

AND

D7AZ-19553-AA E2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A

Steering linkage Premium Long

XG-1-C

ESA-M1C75-B

Engine oil

4x4 front wheel bearings, 4x4
spindle needle bearings, spindle thrust bearings & front drive axle u-joint/slip sline Automatic transmission

Life Grease

Motorcraft Motor Oil 5W30 Super

Premium

XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C153-F

with API

Certification

Mark

High

E8TZ-19590-A ESA-M1C198-A

Temperature 4x4 Front Axle

& Wheel

Bearing Grease

Motorcraft MERCONT Automatic

Transmission

Fluid

xt-2-qdx

MERCONT

Power steering reservoir

Premium Power Steering Fluid

E6AZ-19582-AA ESW-M2C33-F

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Ford part number

specification E6TZ-19581-A ESF-M1C160-A

Ford

(FL-1A) D9AZ

-6731-A

ES-E1ZE

-6714-AA

D7AZ-19590-A ESA-M1C172-A

XG-1-C

ESA-M1C175-B

F1TZ-19580-B WSL-M2C192-A

XY-75W90-QL WSP-M2C201-A

XT-2-QDX

MERCONT

Item

Ford part name

Speedometer Cable Lubricant

Speedometer, parking brake cable Engine oil filter Motorcraft Long Life

Disc brake caliper rails

Accelerator throttle lever and transmission kickdown lever ball studs Ford conventional and traction lock rear axle Ford front axle

Transfer case - Four wheel drive

Oil Filter Disc Brake Caliper Slide

Grease

Premium Long

Life Grease

Motorcraft High

Performance Synthetic Rear

Axle Lube Thermally

Stable

Motorcraft Front Axle Lubricant

Motorcraft MERCONT Automatic

Transmission

Fluid

Exhaust control valve

Rust penetrant and inhibitor

F219A501-A

ESR-M99C56-A

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ENGINE DATA

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Component

4.6 L engine

5.4 L engine

Required fuel grade Induction system Firing order/ijection timing Spark plug gap Ignition system

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS

87 octane

tuned runner & plenum

1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8

.054

E.I. DIS

coil on plug

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Capacities and specifications

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Dimensions

1 - Overall length 2 - Overall width

3 - Maximum height

4 - Wheelbase 5 - Front track

mm(inches)

5197 mm (204.6 in) 2027 mm (79.8 in) 1963 mm (77.3 in) 3023 mm (119.0 in) 1661 mm (65.4 in)

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE

Vehicle identification tag The vehicle identification tag is located on the front panel of the engine compartment. This tag bears technical information on your vehicle and identifies various components.

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exd_vin_number

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Capacities and specifications

Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number (VIN) is attached to a metal tag and is located on the front driver’s side of the instrument panel. The VIN tag may be seen by looking through the windshield from the outside of the vehicle.

UF0AXXGAGAJK07767

Engine number The engine number is stamped on the engine block.

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Reporting safety defects

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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY) If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash, or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to Ford Motor Company.

If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a 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 either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1–800–424–9393
(202–366–0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA U.S. Department of Transportation 400 Seventh Street Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline.

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Index

Air bag supplemental restraint system ..........................................87
and child safety seats ..............88
description ................................87
disposal ......................................91
indicator light ...........................90
passenger air bag .....................89
Air cleaner filter .......................179
Air conditioning

auxiliary heater and air conditioner ................................37
Air suspension ...........................111
Anti-theft system ........................67
Battery .......................................176
jumping a disabled battery ....151
Brakes ........................................107
adjustment ..............................107
anti-lock ...................................107
fluid, checking and adding ....162
Brake-shift interlock .................117
Break-in period .............................3
Bulbs, replacing .................198,205
headlamps ...............................199
rear lamps ...............................204
specifications ..........................205
Capacities for refilling fluids ...213, 215
Changing a tire .........................147
Cleaning your vehicle ...............206
engine compartment ..............208
fabric ........................................211
instrument panel ....................211
plastic parts ............................209
tail lamps .................................210
washing ....................................206
waxing .....................................207
wheels ......................................208
Climate control system .........27,28
air conditioning ...............32,33,34
defrosting ..................................65
heating .......................................33

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Compass, electronic

calibration .................................52
set zone adjustment .................52
Console, description ...................63
Controls .......................................64
Defrost

windshield .................................34
Emission control system ..........194
Engine .................................158,218
Engine block heater .................104
Engine coolant ..........................165
checking hoses .......................168
disposal ....................................167
refill capacities ........................167

Engine oil

changing oil and oil filter .......162
specifications ..........................159

Entry system

illumination ...............................54
Exhaust fumes ..........................106
Fail safe cooling ........................169
Floor mats ..............................65,66
Foglamps ..............................20,203
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles

control trac .............................119
special driving instructions ...120, 121

Fuel

calculating fuel economy .......193
improving fuel economy ........133
octane rating ...........................191
quality ......................................191
safety information relating to automotive fuels .....................189
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......134
Gauges, Electronic ......................14
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................................123
Hazard flashers .........................134
Hitch ..........................................131
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN) ..........................................219

Idle

relearning ................................178
Ignition .........................................68
Instrument panel ........................20
Jack ..............................................66
Jump-starting your vehicle 151,152
attaching cables ......................152
disconnecting cables ..............153

Lamps

interior lamps ...........................54
parking lamps .........................201

Lights, warning and indicator

anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............12
brake ..........................................10
charging system ..........................9
high beam .................................12
safety belt ............................10,86
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............18
low fuel level ........................18,19
Motorcraft parts ........................213
Odometer .....................................17
Overdrive .....................................48
Overdrive lockout button ...........11
Overhead console

compass/temperature display ..50

Power features

door locks ..................................60
windows ...............................58,59

Power steering

fluid, checking and adding ....170
Rear console ................................63
Rear window

wiper ..........................................46
Relays ........................................135
Remote entry system

locking/unlocking doors ...........69
panic alarm ...............................69
replacement/additional transmitters ...............................70
replacing the batteries .............70
Reporting safety defects ..........221

Index

Safety restraints

extension assembly ..................85
for children ...............................91
lap and shoulder belts ........82,83
proper use ............................80,81
Safety seats for children ............94
attaching with tether straps ....99
automatic locking mode (retractor) ............................95,98
Seats ............................................72
bench (60-40 split) .............72,73
lumbar support .........................73
power seat recliner/lumbar ......74
rear flip fold seat ......................75
rear seat access ........................74
third row seat .................76,77,79
Servicing your vehicle ..............155
precautions when servicing ...155

Special notice

utility-type vehicles ....................2
Speed control ..............................41
accelerating ...............................42
resetting ....................................43
resuming a set speed ...............43
turning off .................................41
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ................100

preparing to start your vehicle .....................................101
starting a warm engine ..........103
Steering, power .........................109
Steering wheel ............................40
Tachometer

mechanical cluster ...................15

Temperature control (see Climate control) .....................28,29
Tires

changing ..................................144
inspection and maintenance ..182
tire grades ...............................182
treadwear ................................182
Traction-lok rear axle ...............111

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Warning chimes

headlamps on ............................14
key in ignition ...........................14
safety belt .................................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .8,144, 145

Windows

accessory delay .........................59

Windshield washer fluid and wipers ........................................179
checking and adding fluid .....164
operation ..............................44,45
Wrecker towing .........................154

Index

Trailer towing

calculating maximum trailer weight ......................................127

Transfer case (see Differential fluid) ...................................175,176
Transmission ......................114,172
Transmission control switch ......49
Trip odometer .............................17
Turn signal ..................................47
indicator lights ..........................12
Vehicle dimensions ...................218
Vehicle headlamp aiming device (VHAD) .........................206
Ventilating your vehicle ...........105
Voltmeter (see Battery voltage gauge) ..........................................16

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Filling station information

FILLING STATION INFORMATION

exd_filling_info

4x2

tank

Fuel Fuel capacity (standard suspension) Fuel tank capacity - 4x2 (with air suspension) Fuel tank capacity - 4x4
Engine oil Hood release

Unleaded fuel only - Octane 87
98 L (26 gallon)

114 L (30 gallon)

114 L (30 gallon) WSS-M2C153-F* Pull handle under the left side of the instrument panel.

* Use only oil displaying the American Petroleum Institute certification mark — SAE 5W-30
preferred.

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