2023 Ford Expedition Owner’s Manual — How Does Temporary Neutral Mode Work

Use this mode to keep your vehicle in neutral (N), for a limited time, 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 shift into neutral (N) and 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.   See   How Does Automatic Return to Park (P) Work. 

TEMPORARY NEUTRAL MODE LIMITATIONS



This mode could be unavailable if your 12 V battery charge level is low. Connect an external power source and attempt the procedure again.

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.

This mode could be unavailable if your vehicle is below operating temperature. Warm up your vehicle and attempt the procedure again.

Do not tow your vehicle in this mode. Failure to follow these instructions could result in vehicle damage not covered by the vehicle warranty.