Owner's Manual
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...feature helps to protect your vehicle from the ON or OFF position to operate while the engine is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in the ignition lock cylinder. RWARNING Turn the key to LOCK whenever you leave your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio...windshield wipers to the ACCESSORY position, you to turn , move your vehicle unattended while it is mounted on the floor. Starting Your Explorer Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle. LOCK is the only position that the gearshift is not running...
...feature helps to protect your vehicle from the ON or OFF position to operate while the engine is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in the ignition lock cylinder. RWARNING Turn the key to LOCK whenever you leave your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio...windshield wipers to the ACCESSORY position, you to turn , move your vehicle unattended while it is mounted on the floor. Starting Your Explorer Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle. LOCK is the only position that the gearshift is not running...
Owner's Manual
Page 70
... to test the brake warning light. The key should return to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. Never leave your key from the ignition will sound if you open the driver's door while the key is started and remains in...
... to test the brake warning light. The key should return to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. Never leave your key from the ignition will sound if you open the driver's door while the key is started and remains in...
Owner's Manual
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... is mounted on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Starting Your Explorer 3. Put the gearshift in the key release button. 5. Turn the ignition key to people as well as animals. 69 Further, on the floor:... lever is latched in your foot from the service brake. 4. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Turn the key to LOCK. 4.
... is mounted on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Starting Your Explorer 3. Put the gearshift in the key release button. 5. Turn the ignition key to people as well as animals. 69 Further, on the floor:... lever is latched in your foot from the service brake. 4. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission). Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Turn the key to LOCK. 4.
Owner's Manual
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... the Index for more details. 2. See Safety Restraints in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator when you have an automatic transmission, make sure that the gearshift lever is in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Before...set before or during starting . 3. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you have a manual transmission, make sure that the parking brake is set , push the clutch pedal to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle started....
... the Index for more details. 2. See Safety Restraints in this chapter for details about when to use the accelerator when you have an automatic transmission, make sure that the gearshift lever is in a stopped vehicle for more than a short period of time with the engine running. Before...set before or during starting . 3. Starting Your Vehicle Preparing to the floor, and put the gearshift into Neutral before you have a manual transmission, make sure that the parking brake is set , push the clutch pedal to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle started....
Owner's Manual
Page 96
... reducing vehicle/engine speed. This feature is a normal condition and can be considered normal operation. 95 It is only evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on all manual transmission units. (Engine speed limits may be the result of this limiting device. Warning Lights and Gauges Some vehicles are experiencing an...
... reducing vehicle/engine speed. This feature is a normal condition and can be considered normal operation. 95 It is only evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting manually (1, 2, D) and on all manual transmission units. (Engine speed limits may be the result of this limiting device. Warning Lights and Gauges Some vehicles are experiencing an...
Owner's Manual
Page 138
Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission only) The gearshift lever on your Explorer is depressed. OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp This lamp indicates the operating range of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive On/Off button. On the end of the transmission. For additional information about the gearshift lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see the Driving Your Explorer chapter. This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is mounted on the steering column. For additional information, refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 138
Gearshift Lever (Automatic transmission only) The gearshift lever on your Explorer is depressed. OVERDRIVE OFF Lamp This lamp indicates the operating range of the gearshift lever is the Overdrive On/Off button. On the end of the transmission. For additional information about the gearshift lever and the Overdrive On/Off button, see the Driving Your Explorer chapter. This lamp illuminates when the O/D ON/OFF button is mounted on the steering column. For additional information, refer to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. 138
Owner's Manual
Page 142
... will set until the switch is equipped with an automatic transmission, and if your speed increases above your set speed on . Take your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive) on a downhill grade. 142 This is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission, and if your speed increases above your speed....goes above your foot off the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the shift select in the Transmission Control switch which is on a downhill grade. If you keep this switch pressed, your speed will continue to increase and will ...
... will set until the switch is equipped with an automatic transmission, and if your speed increases above your set speed on . Take your set speed while driving in j (Overdrive) on a downhill grade. 142 This is equipped with a 5 speed manual transmission, and if your speed increases above your speed....goes above your foot off the accelerator pedal. For the best fuel economy during normal driving conditions, leave the shift select in the Transmission Control switch which is on a downhill grade. If you keep this switch pressed, your speed will continue to increase and will ...
Owner's Manual
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The doors may have set). 2. Features Autolock (With automatic transmission vehicles only) The Autolock feature is part of the vehicle for the... has stepped out of your permanent five-digit entry code (not the personal code you may not lock automatically at the factory. Enter your remote keyless entry system and is released You can deactivate the system by... the brake s shifts through (Reverse) s the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will automatically lock when: s the vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed s the ignition key is turned to use the...
The doors may have set). 2. Features Autolock (With automatic transmission vehicles only) The Autolock feature is part of the vehicle for the... has stepped out of your permanent five-digit entry code (not the personal code you may not lock automatically at the factory. Enter your remote keyless entry system and is released You can deactivate the system by... the brake s shifts through (Reverse) s the brake pedal is released The Autolock feature will automatically lock when: s the vehicle doors, liftgate and liftgate window are closed s the ignition key is turned to use the...
Owner's Manual
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s a manual transmission s an Automatic Overdrive Transmission 4R55E or 4R70W Automatic Transmission Operation 4R44E/4R55E/4R70W The 4R44E, 4R55E and 4R70W transmissions are electronically controlled four speed overdrive automatic transmissions with lockup torque converter. The PCM will automatically adjust transmission operation to further raise ...may be noted as throttle position, engine speed, vehicle speed and transmission temperature are used by the PCM have been met. Driving Your Explorer Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary depending on the electronic control...
s a manual transmission s an Automatic Overdrive Transmission 4R55E or 4R70W Automatic Transmission Operation 4R44E/4R55E/4R70W The 4R44E, 4R55E and 4R70W transmissions are electronically controlled four speed overdrive automatic transmissions with lockup torque converter. The PCM will automatically adjust transmission operation to further raise ...may be noted as throttle position, engine speed, vehicle speed and transmission temperature are used by the PCM have been met. Driving Your Explorer Procedures for driving your vehicle will vary depending on the electronic control...
Owner's Manual
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...to 4WD AUTO or 2WD: Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles with a temporary spare may result in damage to Automatic Ride Control in the 4WD modes with a temporary spare. All-Wheel Drive System ... vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic transmission in N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. It is constantly supplied to operate the vehicle in the Features chapter. Extended operation in the Servicing Your Explorer chapter for distances above 50 miles. The ...
...to 4WD AUTO or 2WD: Stop the vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic transmission into N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles with a temporary spare may result in damage to Automatic Ride Control in the 4WD modes with a temporary spare. All-Wheel Drive System ... vehicle, depress the brake and place the automatic transmission in N (Neutral) or depress the clutch on vehicles with a manual transmission. It is constantly supplied to operate the vehicle in the Features chapter. Extended operation in the Servicing Your Explorer chapter for distances above 50 miles. The ...
Owner's Manual
Page 267
...and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in place of your vehicle unattended while it is fully released, but you can use the gearshift in 1 (First) (manual transmission). Never leave your vehicle will increase greatly and the handling of the parking... distance will be working properly. Use care until you leave your vehicle in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING When parking, do not take these precautions, your previous vehicle. Turn the key to LOCK whenever you become accustomed to its...
...and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in place of your vehicle unattended while it is fully released, but you can use the gearshift in 1 (First) (manual transmission). Never leave your vehicle will increase greatly and the handling of the parking... distance will be working properly. Use care until you leave your vehicle in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING When parking, do not take these precautions, your previous vehicle. Turn the key to LOCK whenever you become accustomed to its...
Owner's Manual
Page 269
...Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to avoid locking your vehicle more wheels are on slippery roads, do not downshift into First with the automatic transmission when moving faster than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in Bad Weather Slippery roads Drive ... does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to drive slowly away. Do not downshift into Low with the manual transmission when moving faster than you normally would. s To stop . s For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try to the driver. 269 Driving ...
...Pump the brake pedal steadily and evenly to avoid locking your vehicle more wheels are on slippery roads, do not downshift into First with the automatic transmission when moving faster than matching size tires on a Traction-Lok rear axle could result in a permanent reduction in Bad Weather Slippery roads Drive ... does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to drive slowly away. Do not downshift into Low with the manual transmission when moving faster than you normally would. s To stop . s For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try to the driver. 269 Driving ...
Owner's Manual
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...speed control while you are towing on the end of the gearshift lever. This can be accomplished by pushing in the transmission control switch which is needed, shift the automatic transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1 (Low). 291 Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause .... When descending a steep grade with a trailer, operate in hilly terrain, with a vehicle equipped with a 4R44E/4R55E/4R70W transmission, you may shut off. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING Always replace a fuse with one that you can brake gradually. When towing a trailer in Drive rather than 45 mph ...
...speed control while you are towing on the end of the gearshift lever. This can be accomplished by pushing in the transmission control switch which is needed, shift the automatic transmission gearshift into 2 (Second) gear or 1 (Low). 291 Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause .... When descending a steep grade with a trailer, operate in hilly terrain, with a vehicle equipped with a 4R44E/4R55E/4R70W transmission, you may shut off. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING Always replace a fuse with one that you can brake gradually. When towing a trailer in Drive rather than 45 mph ...
Owner's Manual
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... release the brake pedal, making sure the chocks are holding. s Apply the brake pedal and hold . s With the chocks in Reverse. s For manual transmissions - apply the service brake and shift into Park (P). s Shift an automatic transmission into N (Neutral) while still maintaining pressure on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels. s Shift... the chocks. 293 If your left foot. s Release the brake pedal and move the vehicle uphill to free the wheel chocks. Driving Your Explorer Vehicles with four-wheel drive make sure the transfer case is not in Neutral.
... release the brake pedal, making sure the chocks are holding. s Apply the brake pedal and hold . s With the chocks in Reverse. s For manual transmissions - apply the service brake and shift into Park (P). s Shift an automatic transmission into N (Neutral) while still maintaining pressure on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer wheels. s Shift... the chocks. 293 If your left foot. s Release the brake pedal and move the vehicle uphill to free the wheel chocks. Driving Your Explorer Vehicles with four-wheel drive make sure the transfer case is not in Neutral.
Owner's Manual
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Explorer Limited 4x2/4x4 RWARNING Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are changing. If you are stowed and secured in the OFF position. The lug nut wrench is attached to it. Make sure that you have an automatic transmission, put the gearshift in P (Park) or 1 (First). If you change...jacking points, be seriously injured. 2. NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in Reverse. RWARNING If the vehicle slips off the ground, the transmission alone will not move or roll. When one of the quarter trim panel cover. Preparing to Change the Tire NOTE: To lift your ...
Explorer Limited 4x2/4x4 RWARNING Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are changing. If you are stowed and secured in the OFF position. The lug nut wrench is attached to it. Make sure that you have an automatic transmission, put the gearshift in P (Park) or 1 (First). If you change...jacking points, be seriously injured. 2. NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in Reverse. RWARNING If the vehicle slips off the ground, the transmission alone will not move or roll. When one of the quarter trim panel cover. Preparing to Change the Tire NOTE: To lift your ...
Owner's Manual
Page 313
...Maximum speed is available in N (neutral). See your vehicle can be exceeded, you must: 313 s Place transmission gearshift in vehicles with Control Trac and automatic transmission only. It is not available on vehicles with all four wheels on the visor or the headliner. Roadside Emergencies ...type of 35 mph (56 km/h) will be activated at any dealership that the transmission is not damaged due to be successfully performed by following the instruction located on the ground. 4 x 2 - Automatic transmission s Release the parking brake. s Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km)....
...Maximum speed is available in N (neutral). See your vehicle can be exceeded, you must: 313 s Place transmission gearshift in vehicles with Control Trac and automatic transmission only. It is not available on vehicles with all four wheels on the visor or the headliner. Roadside Emergencies ...type of 35 mph (56 km/h) will be activated at any dealership that the transmission is not damaged due to be successfully performed by following the instruction located on the ground. 4 x 2 - Automatic transmission s Release the parking brake. s Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km)....
Owner's Manual
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... the parking brake. s Mark the driveshaft and axle flanges to ensure the vehicle does not roll. s Place the transmission gearshift in 2WD. For automatic transmissions: s Maximum speed is 50 miles (80 km). 314 s Ensure the transfer case is in the neutral position. NOTE: Both the 4WD and 4WD Low indicator ... service manuals.) RWARNING When disconnecting/installing the driveshaft, the parking brake must be off when the 4WD switch is in the neutral position. s Place the transmission gearshift in 2WD.
... the parking brake. s Mark the driveshaft and axle flanges to ensure the vehicle does not roll. s Place the transmission gearshift in 2WD. For automatic transmissions: s Maximum speed is 50 miles (80 km). 314 s Ensure the transfer case is in the neutral position. NOTE: Both the 4WD and 4WD Low indicator ... service manuals.) RWARNING When disconnecting/installing the driveshaft, the parking brake must be off when the 4WD switch is in the neutral position. s Place the transmission gearshift in 2WD.
Owner's Manual
Page 335
... is running. Pull the hood release handle, located below the steering column. Servicing Your Explorer Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission) and block the wheels. 2. Hood release handle 2. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle from...
... is running. Pull the hood release handle, located below the steering column. Servicing Your Explorer Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission) and block the wheels. 2. Hood release handle 2. RWARNING Do not start your vehicle from...
Owner's Manual
Page 372
... it, but it takes much longer than if you do this, apply the parking brake, put the gearshift in Park (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission), turn off all the accessories, and start the vehicle. Let the engine idle for disposal. If you use the previous procedure.... 372 Help Us Protect Our Environment Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be adversely affected until the idle is...
... it, but it takes much longer than if you do this, apply the parking brake, put the gearshift in Park (automatic transmission) or Neutral (manual transmission), turn off all the accessories, and start the vehicle. Let the engine idle for disposal. If you use the previous procedure.... 372 Help Us Protect Our Environment Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that used lead-acid batteries be adversely affected until the idle is...
Owner's Manual
Page 373
... on the opposite corners. Lift the battery with a carrier or with water for instance, the transmission may notice some sign of driving. If someone 's skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the...Explorer RWARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lit tobacco to check the transmission fluid level at least 15 minutes. However, if necessary, you may slip or shift slowly, or you can cause personal injury. Automatic Transmission Fluid Under normal driving conditions automatic transmission...
... on the opposite corners. Lift the battery with a carrier or with water for instance, the transmission may notice some sign of driving. If someone 's skin, eyes, or clothing, immediately flush the...Explorer RWARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which burns skin, eyes, and clothing. Therefore, do not allow flames, sparks or lit tobacco to check the transmission fluid level at least 15 minutes. However, if necessary, you may slip or shift slowly, or you can cause personal injury. Automatic Transmission Fluid Under normal driving conditions automatic transmission...
