Ford Expedition (2018 year). Manual — part 42

display showing a timer counting down. If
you do not intervene within 30 seconds,
your vehicle shuts down. Another message
appears in the information display to
inform you that your vehicle has shut down
to save fuel. Start your vehicle as normal.

Automatic Engine Shutdown Override

Note:

You cannot permanently switch off

the automatic shutdown feature. When you
switch it off temporarily, it turns on at the
next ignition cycle.

You can stop the shutdown, or reset the
timer, at any point before the 30-second
countdown has expired by doing any of the
following:
•

You can reset the timer by interacting
with your vehicle, for example pressing
the brake or accelerator pedal.

•

You can temporarily switch off the
shutdown feature any time the ignition
is on using the information display. See
Information Displays

(page 109). The

feature only remains off for the current
ignition cycle.

•

During the 30-second countdown, the
system prompts you to press OK or
RESET to temporarily switch the
feature off for the current ignition cycle
only.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Stationary

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1.

Shift into park (P).

2. Switch the ignition off.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

1.

Shift into park (P).

2. Press the push button ignition switch.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Note:

The ignition, all electrical circuits and

all warning lamps and indicators will be
turned off.

Note:

If the engine is idling for 30 minutes,

the ignition and engine automatically shuts
down.

Stopping the Engine When Your
Vehicle is Moving

WARNING

Switching off the engine when your
vehicle is still moving results in a
significant decrease in braking

assistance. Higher effort is required to
apply the brakes and to stop your vehicle.
A significant decrease in steering
assistance could also occur. The steering
does not lock, but higher effort could be
required to steer your vehicle. When you
switch the ignition off, some electrical
circuits, for example airbags, also turn off.
If you unintentionally switch the ignition
off, shift into neutral (N) and restart the
engine.

Vehicles with an Ignition Key

1.

Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift

into park (P) and switch the ignition
off.

3. Apply the parking brake.

Vehicles with Keyless Start

1.

Shift into neutral and use the brakes to
bring your vehicle to a safe stop.

2. When your vehicle has stopped, shift

into park (P).

3. Press and hold the push button ignition

switch, or press it three times within
two seconds.

4. Apply the parking brake.

Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes

WARNING

Exhaust leaks may result in entry of
harmful and potentially lethal fumes
into the passenger compartment. If

you smell exhaust fumes inside your
vehicle, have your vehicle inspected
immediately. Do not drive if you smell
exhaust fumes.

Important Ventilating Information

If you stop your vehicle and then leave the
engine idling for long periods, we
recommend that you do one of the
following:
•

Open the windows at least 1 in (3 cm).

•

Set your climate control to outside air.

ENGINE BLOCK HEATER

(If

Equipped)

WARNINGS

Failure to follow engine block heater
instructions could result in property
damage or serious personal injury.

Do not use your heater with
ungrounded electrical systems or
two-pronged adapters. There is a risk

of electrical shock.

Do not fully close the hood, or allow
it to drop under its own weight when
using the engine block heater. This

could damage the power cable and may
cause an electrical short resulting in fire,
injury and property damage.

Note:

The heater is most effective when

outdoor temperatures are below 0°F
(-18°C).

The heater acts as a starting aid by
warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond
quickly. The equipment includes a heater
element (installed in the engine block) and
a wire harness. You can connect the
system to a grounded 120-volt AC
electrical source.

We recommend that you do the following
for a safe and correct operation:
•

Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord
that is product certified by
Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL) or
Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). This extension cord must be
suitable for use outdoors, in cold
temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor
Appliances. Do not use an indoor
extension cord outdoors. This could
result in an electric shock or become a
fire hazard.

•

Use as short an extension cord as
possible.

•

Do not use multiple extension cords.

•

Make sure that when in operation, the
extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of
water. This could cause an electric
shock or fire.

•

Make sure your vehicle is parked in a
clean area, clear of combustibles.

•

Make sure the heater, heater cord and
extension cord are firmly connected.

•

Check for heat anywhere in the
electrical hookup once the system has
been operating for approximately 30
minutes.

•

Make sure the system is unplugged and
properly stowed before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the
protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.

•

Make sure the heater system is
checked for proper operation before
winter.

Using the Engine Block Heater

Make sure the receptacle terminals are
clean and dry prior to use. Clean them with
a dry cloth if necessary.

The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours
of energy per hour of use. The system does
not have a thermostat. It achieves
maximum temperature after
approximately three hours of operation.
Using the heater longer than three hours
does not improve system performance and
unnecessarily uses electricity.

AUTO-START-STOP

The system helps reduce fuel consumption
by automatically stopping and restarting
the engine when your vehicle has stopped.
The engine restarts automatically when
you release the brake pedal.

In some situations, your vehicle may restart
automatically, for example:
•

To maintain interior comfort.

•

To recharge the battery.

Note:

Power assist steering turns off when

the engine is off.

Note:

If your vehicle is flex fuel capable,

Auto-Start-Stop will be inhibited for a short
time after a refuel event while the system
is verifying the fuel type being used.

WARNINGS

Always fully apply the parking brake.
Make sure you shift into park (P) for
vehicles with an automatic

transmission. Switch the ignition off and
remove the key whenever you leave your
vehicle.

Before opening the hood or
performing any maintenance, fully
apply the parking brake, shift into

park (P) or neutral (N) and switch the
ignition off.

Always switch the ignition off before
leaving the vehicle. If the ignition is
switched on an automatic restart

may occur at any time.

The system may require the engine
to automatically restart when the
auto-start-stop indicator illuminates

green or flashes amber. Failure to follow
this instruction could result in personal
injury.

The Auto-Start-Stop system status is
available at a glance within the information
display. See Information Displays (page
109).

Enabling Auto-Start-Stop

The system automatically enables every
time you start your vehicle if:

•

You do not press the Auto-Start-Stop
button (not illuminated).

•

Your vehicle exceeds an initial speed
of 3 mph (5 km/h) after you have
initially started your vehicle.

•

You have stopped your vehicle.

•

Your foot is on the brake pedal.

•

The driver door is closed.

•

There is adequate brake vacuum.

•

The interior compartment has cooled
or warmed to an acceptable level.

•

The front windshield defroster is off.

•

You have not turned the steering wheel
rapidly or you do not have it at a sharp
angle.

•

The vehicle is not on a steep road
grade.

•

The battery is within optimal operating
conditions (battery state of charge and
temperature in range).

•

The engine coolant is at operating
temperature.

•

Elevation is below about 11,000 ft
(3,350 m).

•

Ambient temperature is moderate.

•

The trailer is not connected.

•

If you select Normal, Eco, Snow/Wet
or Grass/Gravel/Snow modes.

•

You are not in 4H or 4L.

•

You have not selected Manual shift
mode.