2023 FORD Expedition Transmission

The sophisticated transmission system of the 2023 Ford Expedition is the key to its dynamic performance. This system is like a mechanical maestro that orchestrates the smooth interaction between power and economy. The automatic drive in the Expedition works well with the powerful engines to make driving a commanding yet smooth experience. It was made to handle the challenges of modern driving. The transmission has a lot of gears, including overdrive and manual shift modes, so it can handle a wide range of situations, like towing a big load or just cruising on the open road. Adding features like “Sport mode” and “tow/haul mode” makes the car more versatile and improves both its speed and its control. The transmission in the 2023 Ford Expedition shows that the brand is committed to bringing together innovation and the art of driving. It is electronically controlled for accuracy, and it can change based on how the driver is driving.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: Apply the parking brake, shift into park (P), switch the ignition off and remove the key before you leave your vehicle. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death
WARNING: When your vehicle is stationary, keep the brake pedal fully pressed when shifting gears. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury, death or property damage.
WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance,  which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to seriousinjury.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POSITIONS

PARK (P)
WARNING: Shift into park (P) only when your vehicle is stationary. In park (P) power is not transmitted to the driven wheels.
Note: A tone sounds if you attempt to exit your vehicle without the vehicle in park (P).
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) if the vehicle battery has run out of charge.
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) if a fuse is blown.
Note: Your vehicle may not shift out of park (P) unless the key or remote control is inside your vehicle.
Note: The electronic parking brake could apply when the selector is in park (P). See Automatically Releasing the Electric Parking Brake
Note: Your vehicle could shift into park (P) if you attempt to exit your vehicle without the vehicle in park (P). See How Does  Automatic Return to Park (P)
Note: A tone could sound when you select park (P).

REVERSE (R)
WARNING: Shift into reverse (R) only when your vehicle is stationary. In reverse (R) power is transmitted to the driven wheels.
NEUTRAL (N)
WARNING: In neutral (N) your vehicle is free to roll. In neutral (N) power is not transmitted to the driven wheels.
DRIVE (D)
In drive (D) power is transmitted to the driven wheels.
MANUAL (M)
In manual (M) you can select a specific gear.
Note: We recommend using this mode for driving on hilly or mountainous roads or when towing a trailer

SHIFTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO GEAR

Console Shifter
The selector is on the center console.

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Rotate the outer ring to select a position.
   • Note: The position illuminates on the selector.
   • Note: Your vehicle cannot shift from drive (D) to park (P) with a clockwise rotation. Your vehicle cannot shift from park (P) to drive (D) with a counter clockwise rotation.
3. Press the low (L) or manual (M) or  sport (S) button when your vehicle isin drive (D) to enter or exit mode.

Column Shifter (If Equipped)
The selector is on the steering column.

1. Press and hold the brake pedal.
2. Move the lever to select a position.
3. Press the manual (M) button when your vehicle is in drive (D) to enter or exit mode.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION POSITION INDICATORS
The instrument cluster displays the current position.

NOTE: The position could illuminate on the transmission selector.

MANUALLY SHIFTING GEARS

SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONS ON THE SELECTOR LEVER
The instrument cluster displays the current gear. The current gear flashes when your vehicle cannot shift into the requested gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the requested gear raises or lowers the engine speed beyond the limit. Your vehicle could shift when you fully press the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note: Prolonged driving with high engine speed could cause vehicle damage not covered by vehicle warranty.
Note: Drive modes could affect when the vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D) (If Equipped)
Use this feature to temporarily change gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature for engine braking or driving on hilly or mountainous roads.

• Press any button to switch the feature on.
• Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
• Press the lower (-) button to downshift.
• Hold the (+) button for a few seconds to switch the feature off.
  • Note: The feature switches off after a short period of time if neither button is pressed.

Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note: We recommend using this feature for engine braking, driving on hilly or mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.

• Shift to manual (M) to switch the feature on.
• Press the upper (+) button to upshift.
• Press the lower (-) button to downshift.
• Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature off.

SHIFTING USING THE BUTTONS ON THE ROTARY SHIFTER
The instrument cluster displays the current gear. The current gear flashes when your vehicle cannot shift into the requested gear. Your vehicle will not shift if the requested gear raises or lowers the engine speed beyond the limit. Your vehicle could shift when you fully press the accelerator or brake pedal.
Note: Prolonged driving with high engine speed could cause vehicle damage not covered by vehicle warranty.
Note: Drive modes could affect when the vehicle shifts into the requested gear.

Manually Shifting Gears in Drive (D) (If Equipped)
Use this feature to temporarily change gear.
Note:We recommend using this feature for engine braking or driving on hilly or mountainous roads.

• Press any button to switch the feature on.
• Press the (+) button to upshift.
• Press the (-) button to downshift.
• Hold the (+) button for a few seconds to switch the feature off.
  • Note: The feature switches off after a short period of time if neither button is pressed.

Manually Shifting Gears in Manual (M)
Use this feature to select a specific gear.
Note: We recommend using this feature for engine braking, driving on hilly or mountainous roads, or when towing a trailer.

• Shift to manual (M) to switch the feature on.
• Press the (+) button to upshift.
• Press the (-) button to downshift.
• Shift to drive (D) to switch the feature off.

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE

WHAT IS TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE
This mode keeps your vehicle in neutral (N), for a limited time, when you exit your vehicle or switch your vehicle off.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.

HOW DOES THE TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE WORK

Use this mode to keep your vehicle in neutral (N) when you exit your vehicle or switch your vehicle off. For example, if you exit your vehicle before an automatic car wash.

Note: You do not need to use this mode at an automatic car wash if you stay in your vehicle with power on.
Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
Note: Automatic return to park (P) is delayed when your vehicle is in this mode.

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE LIMITATIONS
Your vehicle could shift to park (P) after 30 minutes, or when the vehicle battery charge level is low. Prolonged use of this mode can cause the 12 V battery to run out of charge. Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failure to follow these instructions could result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.

ENTERING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE

1. Bring your vehicle to a complete stop.
2. Press and hold the brake pedal.
3. Power your vehicle on.
4. Shift into neutral (N).
   • Note: An instructional message appears.
5. Press the manual (M) button.
   • Note: A confirmation message appears when your vehicle enters the mode.
6. Release the brake pedal.
   • Note: Your vehicle is free to roll.
7. Switch your vehicle off.
   • Note: Do not tow your vehicle in this mode.
   • Note: The neutral (N) indicator on the transmission selector may flash in this mode.

EXITING TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE

1. Press the brake pedal.
2. Shift into park (P), or power your vehicle on and shift into drive (D) or reverse (R).

USING PROGRESSIVE RANGE SELECTION (IF EQUIPPED)
Progressive range selection gives you the ability to lock out gears from the automatic shifting range. This could provide you with an improved driving experience by reducing transmission shifts, for example, in slippery conditions or steep slopes. With the transmission in drive (D), press the – button to begin to switch the feature on. Press the – button again to continue locking out higher gears. Beginning with the highest gear, the instrument cluster will indicate  the current gear and highest gear available. For example, press the – button twice to lock out 10th and 9th gears.
Note: The instrument cluster will indicate the current gear and highest gear available.Press the + button to unlock gears to allow the transmission to shift to higher gears.
Note: The transmission automatically shifts within the gear range you select.

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P)

WHAT IS AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P)
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) if you attempt to exit your vehicle without the transmission in park (P).

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P) WORK
Your vehicle shifts into park (P) when your vehicle is stationary and any of the following occur:

• You switch the vehicle off.
• You open the driver door with your seatbelt unlatched.
• You unlatch the driver seatbelt when the driver door is open.
  • Note: Do not use automatic return to park (P) when your vehicle is moving, except in an emergency.

AUTOMATIC RETURN TO PARK (P) LIMITATIONS
Automatic return to park (P) may not work if the door ajar sensor or seatbelt sensor are malfunctioning. See an authorized dealer if any of the following occur:

• Seatbelt indicator illuminates or tone sounds with the seatbelt fastened.
• Door ajar indicator does not illuminate with the driver door open.
• Door ajar indicator illuminates with the driver door closed.
• Transmission not in park message appears with the driver door closed, after you shift out of park (P).

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AUDIBLE WARNINGS

Transmission Not In Park (P) Audible Warning
Sounds if you open the driver door before shifting into park (P).

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