Driving – FORD 2003 Expedition v.1 User Manual

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Do not alter or modify your vehicle’s suspension or steering; the
resulting changes to the vehicle’s handling can adversely affect
the AdvanceTrac

system. Also, do not install a stereo

loudspeaker near the front center console or under either front
seat. The speaker vibrations can adversely affect the
AdvanceTrac

sensors located in this area.

Aggressive driving in any road conditions can cause you to lose
control of your vehicle increasing the risk of severe personal

injury or property damage. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac

௢ event

is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their
ability to grip the road and that you may lose control of the vehicle. If
you experience a severe road event, SLOW DOWN.

If you find yourself regularly experiencing AdvanceTrac

௢ events,

you are driving too fast for conditions, you should reduce your

speed, and drive less aggressively. It is always possible to lose control
of a vehicle due to inappropriate driving habits under severe
conditions. The occurrence of an AdvanceTrac

௢ event is an indication

that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the
road; this may cause you to lose control of the vehicle increasing the
risk of severe personal injury or property damage.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION

Brake-shift interlock

This vehicle is equipped with a park/brake-shift interlock feature that
prevents the gearshift lever from being moved from P (Park) when the
ignition is in the ON position unless brake pedal is depressed.

If you cannot move the gearshift lever out of P (Park) with ignition in
the ON position and the brake pedal depressed, or when the ignition is
in the OFF position:

1. Apply the parking brake, turn the ignition to OFF, then remove the
key.

2. Push the tilt steering lever down and tilt the steering column all the
way up.

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