Ford Expedition (2018 year). Manual — part 63

Advanced System: Forward
Divider, Cargo Shelf and Rear
Barrier (Bulkhead Position)

(If

Equipped)

WARNINGS

Do not load any objects on the shelf
that may obstruct your vision or
strike occupants of the vehicle in the

case of a sudden stop or collision.

Do not place people or pets on or
under the parcel shelf.

The board moves to the same positions
for both the short wheel base and long
wheel base advanced systems.

Advanced Short Wheel Base System

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A storage compartment is located in the
floor of the rear cargo area. The cover
operates on friction hinges. Lift up on the
handle to open the cover. To close, lower
the cover.

Advanced Long Wheel Base System

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With the advanced long wheel base
system, there is an additional cover with
an extra storage compartment underneath.
This cover also operates on friction hinges.
Lift up on the handle to open the cover. To
close, lower the cover.

Forward Divider

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To move the board into the divider position,
lift up on the handle and position the board
vertically at a 90° angle.

Note:

The board operates on friction hinges,

which allows it to be put in any position
between a 0° and a 90° angle.

Cargo Shelf

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To move the board into the shelf position,
lift the board and move it to the horizontal
position. Once the board is horizontal,
insert the forward facing nubs into the
hooks on either side.

For the short wheel base system, it is
necessary for the second panel located
toward the front of the vehicle to be raised
up when the seats are folded down.

For the long wheel base system, it is
necessary for the second panel located
toward the front of the vehicle to be raised
up.

Note:

Before moving the board into the

shelf position, you may need to flip down
the hooks.

Note:

Do not put more than 50 lb (22 kg)

on shelf.

Rear Barrier (Bulkhead Position)

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To move the board into the rear barrier or
bulkhead position, lift the board and move
it to the vertical position. Once the board
is vertical, insert the rearward facing nubs
into the hooks on either side.

Note:

Before moving the board into the rear

barrier or bulkhead position, you may need
to flip down the hooks.

ROOF RACKS AND LOAD
CARRIERS

WARNING

When loading the roof racks, we
recommend you evenly distribute the
load, as well as maintain a low

center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with
higher centers of gravity, may handle
differently than unloaded vehicles. Take
extra precautions, such as slower speeds
and increased stopping distance, when
driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

The maximum recommended load, evenly
distributed on the crossbars, is 200 lb
(90 kg) for a normal roof. For a panoramic
or vista roof, the maximum recommended
load, evenly distributed on the crossbars,
is 125 lb (56 kg).

Note:

Never place loads directly on the roof

panel. The roof panel is not designed to
directly carry a load.

For correct roof rack system function, you
must place loads directly on crossbars
affixed to the roof rack side rails. When
using the roof rack system, we recommend
you use Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars
designed specifically for your vehicle.

Make sure that you securely fasten the
load. Check the tightness of the load
before driving and at each fuel stop.

Thumbwheel Kit

(If Equipped)

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A thumbwheel kit is included in your
vehicle for tying light loads to your roof.
The kit is in the glovebox.

Make sure to check that the thumbwheels
are tight each time you add or remove load
from the roof rack, and periodically while
traveling. Make sure that the load is secure
before traveling.

Note:

There may be snap caps in the side

rail which must be removed before installing
the thumbwheels. These caps can be
removed by using a torx tool or a similar
tool.

Adjusting the Crossbar

(If Equipped)

Note:

For less wind noise and better

aerodynamics, only install the crossbars
when you need them for carrying cargo. The
front crossbar is fixed. There are two
optional positions for the rear crossbar.
Follow the steps to reposition or remove the
rear crossbar.

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1.

Remove the crossbar bolts at both
sides of the rear crossbar by using the
supplied torx tool or a similar tool.

2. Move the crossbar to the new position.

3. Replace and tighten the bolts at both

sides of the crossbar by using the
supplied torx tool or a similar tool.

Note:

There may be snap caps in the new

side rail position, which must be removed
before installing the crossbar. These caps
can be removed by using the supplied torx
tool or a similar tool.

LOAD LIMIT

Vehicle Loading - with and
without a Trailer

This section guides you in the
proper loading of your vehicle,
trailer, or both. Keep your loaded
vehicle weight within its design
rating capability, with or without
a trailer. Properly loading your
vehicle provides maximum return
of vehicle design performance.
Before you load your vehicle,
become familiar with the

following terms for determining
your vehicle’s weight rating, with
or without a trailer, from the
vehicle’s Tire and Loading
Information label or Safety
Compliance Certification label.

Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:

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Payload

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PAYLOAD