Owner's Manual
Page 70
...key release lever which allows you to the ON position once the engine is in this position while the engine runs. START cranks the engine. Put the gearshift in the ignition. OFF allows you to test the brake warning light. Set the parking brake fully before you do not damage the...has. If your vehicle's gearshift lever is on the upper right of gearshift your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to ON when you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. The key ...
...key release lever which allows you to the ON position once the engine is in this position while the engine runs. START cranks the engine. Put the gearshift in the ignition. OFF allows you to test the brake warning light. Set the parking brake fully before you do not damage the...has. If your vehicle's gearshift lever is on the upper right of gearshift your vehicle's warning lights (except the brake system warning light) to ON when you to shut off the engine and all accessories without locking the steering wheel or the automatic transmission gearshift lever. The key ...
Owner's Manual
Page 73
...try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately...be binding. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Turn the key to the ON position. 3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine: 1. Starting Your Explorer Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. ...
...try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten (10) seconds so you do not flood the engine, then try again. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately...be binding. Starting Your Engine To start your engine. Turn the key to the ON position. 3. DO NOT depress the accelerator pedal when starting your engine: 1. Starting Your Explorer Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. ...
Owner's Manual
Page 77
... for leaking fuel. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle again. 6. Starting Your Explorer If your vehicle again. Turn the ignition key ON for fuel pump shut-off switch 75 If you can try to OFF... turn it OFF. 5. If the button is already set, you see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle.
... for leaking fuel. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle again. 6. Starting Your Explorer If your vehicle again. Turn the ignition key ON for fuel pump shut-off switch 75 If you can try to OFF... turn it OFF. 5. If the button is already set, you see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you do not start your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle.
Owner's Manual
Page 85
... operation of the powertrain. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the ON position and any door or the liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate. The light comes on briefly when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon...install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to monitor the operation of the OBD II system. Door ajar warning light symbol Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. The ...
... operation of the powertrain. If an emission problem is detected, the Check Engine Warning Light (in the ON position and any door or the liftgate is not completely closed, the light will illuminate. The light comes on briefly when you are driving, have your vehicle serviced as soon...install these devices by tapping into or running wires close to monitor the operation of the OBD II system. Door ajar warning light symbol Check Engine Warning Light The Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic II (OBD II) system consists of the vehicle's powertrain control system during normal operation. The ...
Owner's Manual
Page 86
... on and off at the first opportunity. You do not need to the engine or catalytic convertor. Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is misfiring. Check engine warning light symbol 85 If the light does not go off . It is properly seated. Remove and replace the fuel...
... on and off at the first opportunity. You do not need to the engine or catalytic convertor. Under certain conditions, the Check Engine Warning Light may come on if the fuel cap is misfiring. Check engine warning light symbol 85 If the light does not go off . It is properly seated. Remove and replace the fuel...
Owner's Manual
Page 88
Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. 87 The light should go off ). If the light stays on or comes on every time you need to charge. Charging system light symbol This light comes on when the engine is not being charged and that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked.
Warning Lights and Gauges Speed control light Charging System Light This light, shown as a battery symbol on your cluster, indicates that you turn the ignition to the ON or START position (engine off when the engine starts and the alternator begins to have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. 87 The light should go off ). If the light stays on or comes on every time you need to charge. Charging system light symbol This light comes on when the engine is not being charged and that your battery is running, have the electrical system checked.
Owner's Manual
Page 89
... the alarm system is opened. Check gage light 88 This indicates that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge. Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) This light flashes on when the key is in this... in the ON position and the: s engine coolant temperature is high s engine oil pressure is low s fuel level is near empty This light serves as you lock the doors, the light glows steadily. Anti-theft alarm light Check Gage Light (If equipped) This light will come on and off when the ignition...
... the alarm system is opened. Check gage light 88 This indicates that a system needs your attention and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge. Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped) This light flashes on when the key is in this... in the ON position and the: s engine coolant temperature is high s engine oil pressure is low s fuel level is near empty This light serves as you lock the doors, the light glows steadily. Anti-theft alarm light Check Gage Light (If equipped) This light will come on and off when the ignition...
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... when the ignition key is in the ON position. If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have a fuel reset light. Battery voltage gauge - mechanical cluster with the engine off switch has been triggered. Refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the upper range of the NORMAL band.... Fuel reset light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you are running electrical accessories with tachometer 89 The fuel reset light will come on ...
... when the ignition key is in the ON position. If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have a fuel reset light. Battery voltage gauge - mechanical cluster with the engine off switch has been triggered. Refer to Fuel pump shut-off switch in the upper range of the NORMAL band.... Fuel reset light Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter) This gauge shows you are running electrical accessories with tachometer 89 The fuel reset light will come on ...
Owner's Manual
Page 94
..., it may vary based on engine displacement.) If you are equipped with tachometer Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is a normal condition and can be the result of this limiting device. Warning Lights and Gauges If the coolant continues... to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. 93 It is moving. The purpose of this device is...
..., it may vary based on engine displacement.) If you are equipped with tachometer Speedometer The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per hour your vehicle is a normal condition and can be the result of this limiting device. Warning Lights and Gauges If the coolant continues... to maintain peak vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. 93 It is moving. The purpose of this device is...
Owner's Manual
Page 96
...Lights and Gauges Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine cut-out" condition at or below a specified limit. This feature is to protect the engine and should be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. Tachometer NOTE: If the 4.0L engine exceeds 5200 RPM, the PCM will restrict fuel flow to maintain engine... 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. It is designed to maintain peak engine speed (RPM) below 5200 RPM. This function is a normal condition and can be...
...Lights and Gauges Some vehicles are experiencing an "engine cut-out" condition at or below a specified limit. This feature is to protect the engine and should be avoided by reducing vehicle/engine speed. Tachometer NOTE: If the 4.0L engine exceeds 5200 RPM, the PCM will restrict fuel flow to maintain engine... 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. It is designed to maintain peak engine speed (RPM) below 5200 RPM. This function is a normal condition and can be...
Owner's Manual
Page 104
...warning messages and their associated reset category: Check Engine Temp This warning message is displayed when the engine coolant is a list of the electrical loads as soon as it cool. If you or others could be injured. Warning Lights and Gauges The following the instructions in the ...Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. If you do not follow these instructions, you are running electrical accessories when the engine is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system ...
...warning messages and their associated reset category: Check Engine Temp This warning message is displayed when the engine coolant is a list of the electrical loads as soon as it cool. If you or others could be injured. Warning Lights and Gauges The following the instructions in the ...Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. If you do not follow these instructions, you are running electrical accessories when the engine is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system ...
Owner's Manual
Page 105
... oil pan. 2. If you are parked on a steep incline, the LOW OIL LEVEL warning may come on when you start your engine oil level is low. Low Washer Fluid Light This warning message is displayed when the washer fluid reservoir is less than one of them is burned out. For information about... adding oil, see Engine oil in the Index. A high beam headlamp burn out is low, add oil, but do not overfill. Low Oil...
... oil pan. 2. If you are parked on a steep incline, the LOW OIL LEVEL warning may come on when you start your engine oil level is low. Low Washer Fluid Light This warning message is displayed when the washer fluid reservoir is less than one of them is burned out. For information about... adding oil, see Engine oil in the Index. A high beam headlamp burn out is low, add oil, but do not overfill. Low Oil...
Owner's Manual
Page 106
...earliest convenience. Check Air Ride System (If equipped) This warning message is overloaded. Warning Lights and Gauges Check Brake Lamps This warning message is displayed when you turn the air suspension...left side, is off the road at least one of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less. To correct this warning message is between 5% and ...0%, the "CHANGE OIL SOON" message will be displayed. 105 Turn the ignition switch from Ford, you may be displayed. When Oil Life Left is displayed while driving, safely pull off . ...
...earliest convenience. Check Air Ride System (If equipped) This warning message is overloaded. Warning Lights and Gauges Check Brake Lamps This warning message is displayed when you turn the air suspension...left side, is off the road at least one of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 5% or less. To correct this warning message is between 5% and ...0%, the "CHANGE OIL SOON" message will be displayed. 105 Turn the ignition switch from Ford, you may be displayed. When Oil Life Left is displayed while driving, safely pull off . ...
Owner's Manual
Page 126
... switch To defrost the rear window: 1. Clear any time the engine is located on . Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from the rear window. 2. The defroster turns off . The indicator light turns on the instrument panel to the inside of the... after approximately 10 minutes. If you do, you may damage the heating elements that are bonded to the right of your vehicle and start the engine. 3. Push the switch and release.
... switch To defrost the rear window: 1. Clear any time the engine is located on . Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from the rear window. 2. The defroster turns off . The indicator light turns on the instrument panel to the inside of the... after approximately 10 minutes. If you do, you may damage the heating elements that are bonded to the right of your vehicle and start the engine. 3. Push the switch and release.
Owner's Manual
Page 166
...the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door is used ) from the RUN to the RUN or ACC position. NOTE: The inside lights will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either front door is necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of these... lights after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. You can be disabled. You will automatically turn off after 40 minutes: glove box, engine compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and interior (including ...
...the dimmer thumbwheel or if any door is used ) from the RUN to the RUN or ACC position. NOTE: The inside lights will provide illumination of the vehicle's interior courtesy lamps when either front door is necessary to prevent further unauthorized use of these... lights after approximately 25 seconds or when the ignition is turned to the OFF position. You can be disabled. You will automatically turn off after 40 minutes: glove box, engine compartment, overhead console, mirror, courtesy and interior (including ...
Owner's Manual
Page 245
... is located on which is controlled by the PCM have been met. The Overdrive Off Indicator Light (O/D OFF), which type of the clutch may be noted as throttle position, engine speed, vehicle speed and transmission temperature are used by the PCM to further raise vehicle performance and... required for the best performance and fuel economy. For example, you may flash steadily if a malfunction has been detected. Driving Your Explorer Procedures for driving your vehicle has. The PCM will automatically adjust transmission operation to a higher gear more quickly when the vehicle has ...
... is located on which is controlled by the PCM have been met. The Overdrive Off Indicator Light (O/D OFF), which type of the clutch may be noted as throttle position, engine speed, vehicle speed and transmission temperature are used by the PCM to further raise vehicle performance and... required for the best performance and fuel economy. For example, you may flash steadily if a malfunction has been detected. Driving Your Explorer Procedures for driving your vehicle has. The PCM will automatically adjust transmission operation to a higher gear more quickly when the vehicle has ...
Owner's Manual
Page 248
..., the vehicle can be started and is free to use Drive You will occur when j Overdrive is useful. When to cancel the O/D OFF control and light. 248 You should always come to second, third and fourth gears will note there is the normal driving position. With overdrive cancelled and the O/D OFF... you will find a transmission control switch labeled O/D ON/OFF located on the end of R (Reverse). R (Reverse) With the gearshift in hilly terrain, or if additional engine braking is chosen on the selector and the transmission control switch has not been pressed.
..., the vehicle can be started and is free to use Drive You will occur when j Overdrive is useful. When to cancel the O/D OFF control and light. 248 You should always come to second, third and fourth gears will note there is the normal driving position. With overdrive cancelled and the O/D OFF... you will find a transmission control switch labeled O/D ON/OFF located on the end of R (Reverse). R (Reverse) With the gearshift in hilly terrain, or if additional engine braking is chosen on the selector and the transmission control switch has not been pressed.
Owner's Manual
Page 249
... Control Indicator Light will not be in the normal overdrive mode. Selection of 1 (Low) gear provides only low gear operation from 1 (Low) can be used to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any time the vehicle is being driven. Driving Your Explorer Transmission control ...Overdrive). This switch may be made by manually shifting to start -up on slippery roads or to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. When to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (Low) to provide additional engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts from start -up . This position provides 2 (Second) gear operation only....
... Control Indicator Light will not be in the normal overdrive mode. Selection of 1 (Low) gear provides only low gear operation from 1 (Low) can be used to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any time the vehicle is being driven. Driving Your Explorer Transmission control ...Overdrive). This switch may be made by manually shifting to start -up on slippery roads or to provide maximum engine braking on downgrades. When to use 1 (Low) Use 1 (Low) to provide additional engine braking on steep downgrades. Upshifts from start -up . This position provides 2 (Second) gear operation only....
Owner's Manual
Page 263
...will notice a brake pedal pulsation and hear some noise from the engine compartment. Using anti-lock brakes The operation of a vehicle with poor road conditions could cause you and your vehicle. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING The Anti-lock system does NOT assist the vehicle in front... of you to lose steering control of your vehicle. 4WABS driver warning light The 4WABS computer continuously monitors the system while driving for ...
...will notice a brake pedal pulsation and hear some noise from the engine compartment. Using anti-lock brakes The operation of a vehicle with poor road conditions could cause you and your vehicle. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING The Anti-lock system does NOT assist the vehicle in front... of you to lose steering control of your vehicle. 4WABS driver warning light The 4WABS computer continuously monitors the system while driving for ...
Owner's Manual
Page 400
...it from working properly. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can increase the temperature of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that allows contact between skin and the metal floor.... RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle or engine. RWARNING On vehicles without original equipment floor ...
...it from working properly. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can increase the temperature of oil pressure, the charge warning light, the check engine light, or the temperature warning light. Changes that allows contact between skin and the metal floor.... RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle or engine. RWARNING On vehicles without original equipment floor ...