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Steering, Driving – FORD 2012 Expedition v.2 User Manual

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Note: The trailer sway control will only activate at speeds greater than
40 mph (64 km/h).

Disabling trailer sway control

Trailer sway control can be disabled during any key cycle. See Message
center
in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Note that regardless of
chosen enable state, trailer sway control will be re-enabled at each new
key cycle.

WARNING: Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of
loss of vehicle control, serious injury, or death. Ford does not

recommend disabling this feature except in situations where speed
reduction may be detrimental (e.g., hill climbing), the driver has
significant trailer towing experience, and can control trailer sway and
maintain safe operation.

STEERING

Your vehicle is equipped with power steering. Power steering uses energy
from the engine to decrease the driver’s effort in steering the vehicle.

To help prevent damage to the power steering pump:
• Never hold the steering wheel to the extreme right or the extreme left

for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.

• Do not operate the vehicle with the power steering pump fluid level

below the MIN mark on the reservoir.

• Some noise is normal during operation. If the noise is excessive, check

for low power steering pump fluid level before seeking service by your
authorized dealer.

• Heavy or uneven steering efforts may be caused by low power steering

pump fluid level. Check for low power steering pump fluid level before
seeking service by your authorized dealer.

• Do not fill the power steering pump reservoir above the MAX mark on

the reservoir, as this may result in leaks from the reservoir.

If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.

If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
• Underinflated tire(s) on any wheel(s)
• Uneven vehicle loading
• High crown in center of road

Driving

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2012 Expedition (exd)
Owners Guide, 3rd Printing
USA
(fus)

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