2024 FORD Expedition Interior and Exterior Lighting Guide

2024 FORD Expedition Interior and Exterior Lighting Guide

The 2024 FORD Expedition represents the future of automobile design, combining innovation and elegance in both interior and exterior illumination. The Expedition captivates from the moment you approach with its dramatic LED headlights that not only illuminate the path ahead but also perfectly blend with the powerful front grille, giving it a dominating presence on the road. As you enter the roomy cabin, you’ll be met by ambient lighting that creates the ideal atmosphere for any journey, whether it’s an exciting adventure or a quiet drive. The inside illumination is not only aesthetically beautiful but also smartly intended to increase functionality, with strategically placed LEDs illuminating important places for better visibility and convenience. But the innovation doesn’t end there; walk outside, and the Expedition’s exterior lighting impresses with its attention to detail, including sleek LED taillights that leave an impression as you drive into the night. Every drive in the 2024 Ford Expedition is an experience enhanced by cutting-edge technology and unrivalled style, redefining what it means to travel in luxury and sophistication.

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Exterior Lighting

EXTERIOR LIGHTING CONTROL

• A Lamps off.
• B Parking lamps on.
• C Autolamps on.
• D Headlamps on.

Rotate the control to make a selection.

Note: The lighting control defaults to auto lamps every time you switch your vehicle on.

HEADLAMPS

USING THE HIGH BEAM HEADLAMPS

 

Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.

Push the lever forward again or pull the lever toward you to switch the high beams off.
Slightly pull the lever toward you and release it to flash the headlamps.

Note: Continuous activation only occurs with the headlamps on.

SWITCHING HEADLAMP EXIT DELAY ON AND OFF
To switch the headlamp exit delay on, pull the turn signal lever toward you after switching your vehicle off.
To switch the headlamp exit delay off, pull the turn signal lever toward you again or switch your vehicle on.

Note: The headlamps turn off after three minutes with any door open or 30 seconds after the last door closes.

HEADLAMP INDICATORS

Lamps On
Illuminates when you switch the low beam headlamps or the parking lamps on.

Headlamp High Beam
Illuminates when you switch the high beam headlamps on.

HEADLAMPS – TROUBLESHOOTING

HEADLAMPS – FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why is there condensation in the headlamps?

• Headlamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold. When normal condensation occurs, a fine mist can form on the interior of the lens. The fine mist eventually clears and exits through the vents during normal operation.

How much condensation is acceptable?

• The presence of a fine mist, for example no streaks, drip marks or large droplets. A fine mist covers less than 50% of the lens.

How long does it take for the acceptable condensation to clear?

• Clearing time can take as long as 48 hours under dry weather conditions.

How much condensation is unacceptable?

• A water puddle inside the lamp. Streaks, drip marks or large droplets present on the interior of the lens.

What should I do if unacceptable condensation is present?

• Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Why do my headlamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?

Why do my headlamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?

• The battery saver turns the headlamps off after a short period of time after you switch your vehicle off.

AUTOLAMPS

WHAT ARE AUTO LAMPS

WARNING: The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the headlamps on in low visibility conditions, for example daytime fog.

Autolamps turn the headlamps on in low light situations or when the windshield wipers operate.

AUTOLAMP SETTINGS – VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Press Autolamp Delay.
5. Press a setting.

AUTOLAMP SETTINGS – VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN
To set the amount of time that the headlamps remain on after you switch your vehicle off:

1. Press the button on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Press Autolamp Delay.
5. Press a setting.

EXTERIOR LAMPS

USING THE TURN SIGNAL LAMPS

Push the lever up or down to switch the turn signal lamps on.
Set the lever to the middle position to switch the turn signal lamps off.

Note: Tap the lever up or down to make the turn signal lamps flash three times.

Turn Signal Lamp Indicator
It flashes when you switch the turn signal lamps on.

Note: An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF – VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS/12-INCH SCREEN

WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Switch Daytime Running Lights on or off.

The daytime running lamps turn on when all of the following occur:

• You switch the system on.
• You switch your vehicle on.
• The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or you release the parking brake for vehicles with manual transmissions.
   
• The lighting control is in the auto lamps position.
• The headlamps are off.

Note: Other lighting control positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: CONFIGURABLE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS/15-INCH SCREEN

WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.

1. Press the button on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Switch Daytime Running Lights on or off.

The daytime running lamps turn on when all of the following occur:

• You switch the system on.
• You switch the vehicle on.
• The transmission is not in park (P) for vehicles with automatic transmissions or you release the parking brake for vehicles with manual transmissions.
• The lighting control is in the auto lamps position.
• The headlamps are off.

Note: Other lighting control positions do not turn on the daytime running lamps.

SWITCHING THE DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: DAYTIME RUNNING LAMPS (DRL)

WARNING: The daytime running lamps system does not activate the rear lamps and may not provide adequate lighting during low visibility driving conditions. Make sure you switch the headlamps on, as appropriate, during all low visibility conditions. Failure to do so may result in a crash.

Daytime running lamps are always on unless you switch on the headlamps or your vehicle is in park (P).

USING THE FRONT FOG LAMPS
To switch the lamps on or off:

To switch the lamps on or off:

1. Set the lighting control to the parking lamps, headlamps or auto lamps position.
   Note:When the lighting control is in the auto lamps position, you cannot switch the fog lamps on unless the low beam headlamps are on.
2. Press the button on the lighting control to switch the front fog lamps on or off.

Note: Only switch the front fog lamps on during reduced visibility.

Note: The brightness of the daytime running lamps may decrease when the front fog lamps are switched on.

Note: The front fog lamp lights switch off automatically when high beams are activated.

Front Fog Lamps Indicator
It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.

SWITCHING THE SPOT LAMPS ON AND OFF 

The spot lamp buttons are near the lighting
control.

• Press the button to switch on the left-hand spot lamp.
• Press the button to switch on the right-hand spot lamp.

Move the position of the exterior mirrors to adjust the aim.

Note: Make sure you switch your vehicle on, with the vehicle in accessory mode or running.

Note: The spot lamps turn off after 6 mph (10 km/h).

Note: The spot lamps illuminate the area in front of and to the side of your vehicle.

EXTERIOR LAMP INDICATORS

Front Fog Lamp
It illuminates when you switch the front fog lamps on.

 

Turn Signal Lamp

 

• It flashes when you switch the turn signal lamps on.

Note: An increase in the rate of flashing warns of a failed turn signal lamp.

EXTERIOR LAMPS ON AUDIBLE WARNING
Sounds when you open the driver door and the exterior lamps are on.

EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING

WHAT IS EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING
Exterior zone lighting divides the exterior lighting into zones and allows you to switch them on and off to provide lighting around the perimeter of your vehicle.

USING THE EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING – VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press Zone Lighting.

• A On and off button.
• B Settings menu.
• C Exterior lamp indicators.
• D Individual zones on and off.
• E All zones on and off.

You can use zone lighting when your vehicle is on or off. When it is off, the lighting turns off after a certain period of time.
You can also use individual zone controls to switch on each zone.

Note: Make sure to remove exterior lighting covers when using zone lighting.

Note: When your vehicle is off and the timer has one minute remaining, the turn signals flash six times.

Note: Indicators on the touchscreen illuminate when the lights outside of the zone lighting control are on.

Note: You can remotely control the zone lighting using the FordPass app.

USING THE EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING – VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN
Depending on your vehicle software version, the zone lighting controls may be in the settings menu or the apps menu.
Apps menu:

1. Press the button on the touchscreen.
2. Press Zone Lighting. Settings menu:

• Press the button on the touchscreen.
• Press Zone Lighting.

• A On and off button.
• B Contextual help.
• C Exterior lamp indicators.
• D All zones on and off.
• E Individual zones on and off.

You can use zone lighting when your vehicle is on or off. When it is off, the lighting turns off after a certain period of time.
You can also use individual zone controls to switch on each zone.

Note: Make sure to remove exterior lighting covers when using zone lighting.

Note: When your vehicle is off and the timer has one minute remaining, the turn signals flash six times.

Note: Indicators on the touchscreen illuminate when the lights outside of the zone lighting control are on.

Note: You can remotely control the zone lighting using the FordPass app.

Zone Lighting Settings
Scroll down within the zone lighting application to access zone lighting settings.

Enable Autolamp Override
This setting allows the vehicle to override the autolamps when zone lighting is on.

When you access zone lighting for the first time, you can choose this setting. You can change this setting at any time.

EXTERIOR ZONE LIGHTING SETTINGS – VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

1. Press Features on the touchscreen.
2. Press Zone Lighting.
3. Press the settings menu in the upper right-hand corner.
4. Press a setting.

Enable Autolamp Override
This setting allows your vehicle to override the autolamps when using zone lighting.

When you access zone lighting for the first time, you can choose this setting. You can change this setting at any time.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL

HOW DOES AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL WORK
Automatic high beam control turns the high beams on if it is dark enough and no other traffic is present. If it detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or tail lamps, or street lighting ahead, the system turns the high beams off.

A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, continuously monitors conditions to turn the high beams on and off.

• A Without automatic high beam control.
• B With automatic high beam control.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL PRECAUTIONS

WARNING: The system does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention. You may need to override the system if it does not turn the high beams on or off.

WARNING: The system may not switch the high beams off if the lights of oncoming vehicles are hidden by obstacles, for example guard rails.

WARNING: You may need to override the system when approaching other road users.

WARNING: In situations with poor visibility, such as fog, heavy rain or other inclement weather, you may need to override or completely switch off the system.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL REQUIREMENTS
The system turns the high beams on if all of the following occur:

• You switch the system on.
• You set the lighting control to the autolamps position.
• The ambient light level is low enough that you require high beams.
• There is no traffic in front of your vehicle.
• The vehicle speed is greater than approximately 25 mph (40 km/h).

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL LIMITATIONS
The system turns the high beams off if any of the following occur:

• You switch the system off.
• You set the lighting control to any position except autolamps.
• The ambient light level is high enough that you do not require high beams.
• The system detects an approaching vehicle’s headlamps or a leading vehicle’s tail lamps.
• The system detects severe rain, snow or fog.
• The system detects street lighting.
• The camera has reduced visibility.
• The vehicle speed falls below approximately 19 mph (30 km/h).

Note: The deactivation speed may be lower on curves.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Switch Auto High Beam on or off.

SWITCHING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL ON AND OFF -VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN

1. Press the button on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle.
3. Press Lighting.
4. Switch Auto High Beam on or off.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL INDICATORS
Illuminates to confirm when the system is ready to assist.

 

OVERRIDING AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL.

Push the lever away from you to switch the high beams on.
Push the lever away from you again to switch the high beams off.
Push the lever away from you for a third time to switch the automatic high beam control back on.

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL – TROUBLESHOOTING

AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM CONTROL – INFORMATION MESSAGES

Message	Details
Front Camera Low Visib- ility Clean Screen	The camera has reduced visibility. Clean the windshield. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Temporarily Not Available	The camera has malfunctioned. Wait a short period of time for the camera to cool down. If the message continues to appear, have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunction Service Required	The camera has malfunctioned. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.

Interior Lighting

SWITCHING ALL OF THE INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF
The lamps turn on under the following conditions:

• You open any door.
• You press a button on the remote control.
• You press the all lamps on the button on the overhead console.
• Press to switch all interior lamps on or off.

 

SWITCHING THE FRONT INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF

The front interior lamp switches are on the overhead console.

Note: The position of each button on the overhead console depends on your vehicle.

Individual Map Lamps
Press to switch the left-hand individual dome lamp on and off.
Press to switch the right-hand individual dome lamp on and off.

SWITCHING THE REAR INTERIOR LAMPS ON AND OFF

The rear interior lamps may be above the
rear seat or above the rear windows.

Press to switch the lamps on or off.

Note: If you switch the rear lamps on through the overhead console, you cannot switch them off with the rear lamp switch.

INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION

WHAT IS THE INTERIOR LAMP FUNCTION
The interior lamp function switches the courtesy and door lamps on or off.

SWITCHING THE INTERIOR LAMP
FUNCTION ON AND OFF
Press to switch the interior lamp function on and off.

Note:The indicator lamp illuminates amber when the door function is off.

ADJUSTING THE INSTRUMENT PANEL LIGHTING BRIGHTNESS

The instrument lighting dimmer buttons are on the lighting control.
Repeatedly press one of the buttons to adjust the brightness.

AMBIENT LIGHTING (IF EQUIPPED) SWITCHING AMBIENT LIGHTING ON AND OFF – VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH SCREEN

1. Press Settings on the touchscreen.
2. Press Vehicle Settings.
3. Press the Ambient Light.
4. Switch the Ambient Light on or off.

SWITCHING AMBIENT LIGHTING ON AND OFF – VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH SCREEN

1. From the settings menu, press General. See Center Display
2. Press the Ambient Light.
3. Press a color.

ADJUSTING AMBIENT LIGHTING – VEHICLES WITH: 12 INCH-SCREEN
Drag the slider left or right.

ADJUSTING AMBIENT LIGHTING – VEHICLES WITH: 15 INCH-SCREEN
Drag the selected color up or down.

INTERIOR LIGHTING – TROUBLESHOOTING

INTERIOR LIGHTING –FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why do my courtesy lamps or interior lamps turn off when I have them switched on when I switch my vehicle off?

• The battery saver turns the courtesy lamps and interior lamps off after a short period of time after you switch your vehicle off.

FAQs

Useful Links

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