Maintenance and care – FORD 1998 Expedition User Manual

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no air conditioning capability.

Continued operation will increase
engine temperature and cause the
engine to completely shut down.
The vehicle will coast to a stop.

As the engine temperature cools,
the engine may be re-started. Take
your vehicle to a service facility as
soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.

When fail-safe mode is
activated

• Pull off the road as soon as

possible.

• Immediately turn the engine off

to prevent severe engine
damage.

• Wait for the engine to cool.
• Check the coolant level.

CHECKING AND ADDING
POWER STEERING FLUID

Check the power steering fluid at
least twice a year. If adding fluid is
necessary, use only MERCON

ATF power steering fluid.

1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge will be near the
center of the NORMAL band).

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