Ford Expedition (2018 year). Manual — part 62

DRIVE CONTROL

Selectable Drive Modes

The system delivers a driving experience
through a suite of sophisticated electronic
vehicle systems. These systems optimize
steering, handling and powertrain
response. This provides a single location
to control multiple systems performance
settings.

Changing the drive mode automatically
changes the functionality of the following
systems:

•

Electronically power-assisted steering
system adjusts steering effort and feel
based on the mode you select. See
Steering

(page 246).

•

Electronic stability control and traction
control maintain your vehicle control
in adverse conditions or high
performance driving. See Stability
Control

(page 208).

•

Electronic throttle control enhances
the powertrain response to your inputs.

•

Driveline settings optimize with shift
schedules tuned to each drive mode.

Using the System

The system automatically tailors your
vehicle configuration for each mode you
select.

The drive mode switch is in one of three
places, depending on your vehicle
configuration:

On the column shifter

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On the center console

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On the

DRIVE MODE rotary switch.

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Note:

Mode changes are not available when

the vehicle ignition is off or when in reverse
(R).

On-Road Modes

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Normal - For everyday driving.
This mode is a perfect balance
of excitement, comfort and

convenience.

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Sport - For aggressive on-road
driving. This mode increases
throttle response, provides a

sportier steering feel, along with quicker
shifting. The transmission also holds gears
longer, helping your vehicle accelerate
faster when shifting gears.

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Tow Haul - For improved
transmission operation when
towing a trailer or a heavy load.

This mode moves upshifts to higher engine
speeds to reduce the frequency of
transmission shifting. This mode also
provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which slows your vehicle and assists
you in controlling your vehicle when
descending a grade. The amount of
downshift braking provided varies based
on the amount you press the brake pedal.

Note:

All transmission gear ranges are

available when using Tow Haul.

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Eco

- For efficient and

responsible driving. This mode
helps deliver maximum fuel

efficiency and increases driving range.

Off-Road Modes

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Snow/Wet (4X2) or Grass/
Gravel/Snow (4WD) - For firm
surfaces covered with loose or
slippery material such as packed
snow, ice, water, grass or a thin
layer of gravel or sand.

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Sand - For soft dry sand or deep
gravel.

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Mud/Rut - For muddy, rutted,
soft or uneven terrain.

Note:

The Selectable Drive Mode System

has diagnostic checks that continuously
monitor the system for proper operation.
Certain drive modes are not available based
on gear shifter position. If a mode is
unavailable due to a system fault, the mode
defaults to Normal.

Transfer Case Availability

If Equipped with Rotary Drive Mode Switch

Sand

Mud/Rut

Tow/

Haul

Grass/

Gravel/

Snow

Eco

Sport

Normal

Not Avail-

able

Not Avail-

able

Available

Not Avail-

able

Default

Available

Default

2H

Default

Off Road

Tuning

Default

Off Road

Tuning

Available

Default

Slippery

Tuning

Available

Normal

Tuning

Default

Sport

Tuning

Avail-

able

Normal

Tuning

4A

Available

Available

Available

Available

Not Avail-

able

Not Avail-

able

Avail-

able

Normal

Tuning

4L

1

1

If Equipped.

If Equipped with Center Console or Column Shifter Drive Mode Switch

Tow/Haul

Grass/Gravel/

Snow

Eco

Sport

Normal

Available

Not Available

Default

Available

Default

2H

Available

Default

Available

Default

Available

4A

1

Slippery

Tuning

Normal

Tuning

Sport Tuning

Normal

Tuning

Available

Available

Not Available

Not Available

Available

4H

1

Available

Available

Not Available

Not Available

Available

4L

1

1

If Equipped.

Note:

The drive mode reverts to Normal

when you start your vehicle.

Note:

Your vehicle remembers the 4WD

mode across ignition cycles.

Note:

Each drive mode has an associated

default 4WD mode, however you can still
select different 4WD modes using the 4WD
switch based on your preference.

REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE

Cargo Management System

A storage area is located in the floor of the
rear cargo area. There are two types of
storage systems depending on your
vehicle.

Short Wheel Base System

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Lift up on the handle to open the cover.

Note:

The board operates with friction

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

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To close, lower the cover.

Long Wheel Base System

The long wheel base system has two
separate storage compartments. To
access these compartments, there is a
bifolding cover.

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Lift up on the handle and fold back to open
the cover.

Note:

The board operates with friction

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

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To access the second storage
compartment, fold the cover back a
second time.

To close, lower the cover.