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Ford 1998 Expedition User Manual

Ford 1998 Expedition
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Before driving
Introduction 2
Instrumentation 4
Controls and features 17
Seating and safety restraints 77
Starting and driving
Starting 104
Driving 109
Roadside emergencies 131
Servicing
Maintenance and care 151
Capacities and specifications 193
Customer assistance 201
Reporting safety defects 214
Index 215
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Contents
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Table of Contents

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Ford 1998 Expedition Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandFord
Model1998 Expedition
CategoryAutomobile
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Instrumentation

Instrument cluster

Details components of the dashboard instrument cluster and gauges.

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

Explains dashboard warning lights and audible alerts for vehicle status.

Controls and Features

SPEED CONTROL

Operation and features of the cruise control system.

SECURILOCK® PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM

Explanation of the vehicle's passive anti-theft system.

Seating and Safety Restraints

Combination lap and shoulder belts

How to properly use lap and shoulder belts for passenger safety.

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)

Important supplemental restraint system (SRS) precautions

Crucial safety advice regarding airbags and their interaction with occupants.

Children and air bags

Safety considerations for children when airbags are present.

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN

Guidelines for properly selecting and using child safety restraints.

Starting

STARTING THE ENGINE

Detailed procedure for starting the vehicle's engine.

Driving

BRAKES

Information on service brakes, ABS, and brake system checks.

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)

General operation and capabilities of 4WD systems.

CONTROL-TRAC AUTOMATIC FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

Modes of the Control-Trac 4WD system: A4WD, 4H, 4L.

Roadside Emergencies

FUSES AND RELAYS

Location and function of fuses and relays in the vehicle's electrical system.

CHANGING THE TIRES

Steps for safely changing a flat tire.

JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE

Safety precautions and procedure for jump starting a vehicle.

Connecting the jumper cables

Step-by-step guide to connecting jumper cables correctly.

Maintenance and Care

ENGINE OIL

Instructions for checking and adding engine oil correctly.

BRAKE FLUID

How to check and add brake fluid, including DOT 3 specifications.

Adding engine coolant

Steps and precautions for adding engine coolant safely.

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID

How to check and add power steering fluid correctly.

TRANSMISSION FLUID

How to check automatic transmission fluid level and conditions.

BATTERY

Information on the vehicle battery, its maintenance, and safety.

Choosing the right fuel

Recommendations for selecting the correct unleaded fuel type.

Capacities and Specifications

REFILL CAPACITIES

Table of fluid capacities for various vehicle systems.

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS

Table of lubricants, part numbers, and Ford specifications.

Customer Assistance

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Details on Ford's complimentary roadside assistance program.

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