Owner's Manual
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Whenever you start within five (5) seconds on how to the OFF position. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 5. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Then drive away in this chapter. If... the engine still does not start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. If the engine does not start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. After starting, allow...
Whenever you start within five (5) seconds on how to the OFF position. Release the ignition key when the engine starts. 5. If the engine idle speed does not slow down after two attempts: 1. Release the accelerator gradually as the engine starts. Then drive away in this chapter. If... the engine still does not start your vehicle, the engine's idle speed normally runs high. If the engine does not start your vehicle, release the key as soon as the engine speeds up. After starting, allow...
Owner's Manual
Page 75
...you consistently start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach 20˚F ( 29˚C) or below consistently during the winter months. If you... dry ground cover. For best results, plug the heater in at night to start your vehicle the following morning. Starting Your Explorer RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can plug it in at least three hours before driving your vehicle. 73 The emission system heats up...
...you consistently start your vehicle in subzero temperatures, use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged (cheater) adapters. RWARNING Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a region where temperatures reach 20˚F ( 29˚C) or below consistently during the winter months. If you... dry ground cover. For best results, plug the heater in at night to start your vehicle the following morning. Starting Your Explorer RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can plug it in at least three hours before driving your vehicle. 73 The emission system heats up...
Owner's Manual
Page 78
... carbon monoxide, might build up. These fumes are harmful and could kill you. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. RWARNING Never let your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for service s the sound of time. Have the exhaust and...
... carbon monoxide, might build up. These fumes are harmful and could kill you. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. RWARNING Never let your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for service s the sound of time. Have the exhaust and...
Owner's Manual
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..., the function control knob on any position except OFF and the temperature control knob on any desired position. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in outside air. Starting Your Explorer Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at a comfortable level. 77
..., the function control knob on any position except OFF and the temperature control knob on any desired position. If the engine is idling while you are stopped in outside air. Starting Your Explorer Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at a comfortable level. 77
Owner's Manual
Page 90
... it stays outside the NORMAL band, have a fuel reset light. Refer to find additional information. Battery voltage gauge - mechanical cluster with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the lower end of the NORMAL band while the battery...
... it stays outside the NORMAL band, have a fuel reset light. Refer to find additional information. Battery voltage gauge - mechanical cluster with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the lower end of the NORMAL band while the battery...
Owner's Manual
Page 104
... The following the instructions in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off engine and let it is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as safely possible. If this warning stays on or comes on when the engine is...
... The following the instructions in the Servicing Your Vehicle chapter. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off engine and let it is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as safely possible. If this warning stays on or comes on when the engine is...
Owner's Manual
Page 143
... to drive in 4 (Fourth) gear, in mountainous areas or at higher elevations, or when pulling a trailer, the speed control may not be able to the idle position. This allows overdrive operation. 143 Steering Column Controls RWARNING Do not use the speed control in j (Overdrive). In order to downshift (with a manual transmission...
... to drive in 4 (Fourth) gear, in mountainous areas or at higher elevations, or when pulling a trailer, the speed control may not be able to the idle position. This allows overdrive operation. 143 Steering Column Controls RWARNING Do not use the speed control in j (Overdrive). In order to downshift (with a manual transmission...
Owner's Manual
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... keypad. Thieves can easily figure out these types of the previous digit. Enter the original permanent code. 2. Also, do not select a code that people who idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. To erase your own code: 1. Press 1/2 within five seconds of codes. 157 Do not set a code that the...
... keypad. Thieves can easily figure out these types of the previous digit. Enter the original permanent code. 2. Also, do not select a code that people who idly press the buttons usually press a sequential pattern. To erase your own code: 1. Press 1/2 within five seconds of codes. 157 Do not set a code that the...
Owner's Manual
Page 250
... rear wheels from turning. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is running. Power Braking Increasing the engine speed above idle without lifting it in a clockwise direction without vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in a forward or reverse gear causes transmission stall. P (Park) Always come...
... rear wheels from turning. RWARNING Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is running. Power Braking Increasing the engine speed above idle without lifting it in a clockwise direction without vehicle movement (such as holding the brake) in a forward or reverse gear causes transmission stall. P (Park) Always come...
Owner's Manual
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... Your Explorer Manual Transmission Operation Using the Clutch Make sure the gearshift lever is in the N (Neutral) position and your right foot is mounted on the floor. To move the vehicle, release the clutch slowly and at a standstill while waiting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to idle...
... Your Explorer Manual Transmission Operation Using the Clutch Make sure the gearshift lever is in the N (Neutral) position and your right foot is mounted on the floor. To move the vehicle, release the clutch slowly and at a standstill while waiting on the clutch pedal and do not use the clutch to idle...
Owner's Manual
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... for tightness. For a good handling truck-trailer combination, the trailer tongue load should be serviced more room for additional information. Get to increase the engine idle speed. Back up . Slight movement of the loaded trailer weight. Make a thorough check of time in hot weather, place the gearshift selector lever in an...
... for tightness. For a good handling truck-trailer combination, the trailer tongue load should be serviced more room for additional information. Get to increase the engine idle speed. Back up . Slight movement of the loaded trailer weight. Make a thorough check of time in hot weather, place the gearshift selector lever in an...
Owner's Manual
Page 298
... frame of tries before the vehicle starts. Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery. 3. Make sure that the jumper cables are running, let them idle for a few minutes to charge the discharged battery. Let the discharged battery charge for a few minutes and then start the disabled vehicle. When both vehicles...
... frame of tries before the vehicle starts. Remove the positive (+) cable from the booster battery. 3. Make sure that the jumper cables are running, let them idle for a few minutes to charge the discharged battery. Let the discharged battery charge for a few minutes and then start the disabled vehicle. When both vehicles...
Owner's Manual
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...be deteriorated slightly until all electrical accessories turned off the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn off to let the engine "relearn" its idle conditions. This spare tire is started, let it around for a while to let the battery recharge. After the vehicle is marked with the ...that you can easily identify it as soon as you can . Driveability may be equipped with your battery, see Battery in the Servicing Your Explorer chapter. The Conventional Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. Use it only when you get a flat tire while...
...be deteriorated slightly until all electrical accessories turned off the ignition, set the parking brake, and turn off to let the engine "relearn" its idle conditions. This spare tire is started, let it around for a while to let the battery recharge. After the vehicle is marked with the ...that you can easily identify it as soon as you can . Driveability may be equipped with your battery, see Battery in the Servicing Your Explorer chapter. The Conventional Spare Tire Your vehicle may have a high pressure temporary spare tire. Use it only when you get a flat tire while...
Owner's Manual
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... a responsible manner. Remove the key from the battery and all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the ignition after you must "relearn" its idle conditions before your local recycling center to find out how the engine does this, see Battery in P (Park). 2.
... a responsible manner. Remove the key from the battery and all lit cigarettes and other smoking materials away from the ignition after you must "relearn" its idle conditions before your local recycling center to find out how the engine does this, see Battery in P (Park). 2.
Owner's Manual
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...with an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may be caused by the wave action of idling with the fuel tank 3/4 full. RWARNING If the fuel cap is normal and generally occurs with the engine... RPM increased above the normal idle range. s Pulling a heavy load on extremely hot days. 341 RWARNING If you do not use the ...gentle stop. s Extended periods of the fuel within the tank. Servicing Your Explorer If you lose the fuel cap, replace it stops before completely removing the cap.
...with an aftermarket fuel filler cap, the customer warranty may be caused by the wave action of idling with the fuel tank 3/4 full. RWARNING If the fuel cap is normal and generally occurs with the engine... RPM increased above the normal idle range. s Pulling a heavy load on extremely hot days. 341 RWARNING If you do not use the ...gentle stop. s Extended periods of the fuel within the tank. Servicing Your Explorer If you lose the fuel cap, replace it stops before completely removing the cap.
Owner's Manual
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...lock in very hot weather, which causes the engine to use only those "premium" fuels with an octane rating of 91 or higher. Servicing Your Explorer In some parts of the country, "premium" grade fuels are experiencing starting and smooth warm-up " when your fuel tank if you use a ... of less than 91, especially in fuel injectors, combustion chambers and on intake valves. Try a different brand of time. s assuring quick starting , rough idle or hesitation problems when the engine is cold, it may be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your vehicle is recommended that you continue...
...lock in very hot weather, which causes the engine to use only those "premium" fuels with an octane rating of 91 or higher. Servicing Your Explorer In some parts of the country, "premium" grade fuels are experiencing starting and smooth warm-up " when your fuel tank if you use a ... of less than 91, especially in fuel injectors, combustion chambers and on intake valves. Try a different brand of time. s assuring quick starting , rough idle or hesitation problems when the engine is cold, it may be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your vehicle is recommended that you continue...
Owner's Manual
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... Economy Fuel economy is not a guarantee that you experience or your foot on the brake s Sudden stops s Extended engine idling s Using speed control in hilly terrain s Extended use of driving. Servicing Your Explorer Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are obtained...
... Economy Fuel economy is not a guarantee that you experience or your foot on the brake s Sudden stops s Extended engine idling s Using speed control in hilly terrain s Extended use of driving. Servicing Your Explorer Comparisons With Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Transport Canada (TC) Fuel Economy Estimates EPA fuel economy figures are obtained...
Owner's Manual
Page 356
... pressure releases. 356 Turn off the engine and allow the engine to cool. Remove the cap. 3. Let the engine coolant drain into a container. Start and idle the engine until the thermostat opens and the radiator upper hose becomes warm. 4. Cover the radiator cap with a thick cloth and turning it slowly counterclockwise...
... pressure releases. 356 Turn off the engine and allow the engine to cool. Remove the cap. 3. Let the engine coolant drain into a container. Start and idle the engine until the thermostat opens and the radiator upper hose becomes warm. 4. Cover the radiator cap with a thick cloth and turning it slowly counterclockwise...
Owner's Manual
Page 372
... the accessories, and start the vehicle. 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 electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Let the engine...
... the accessories, and start the vehicle. 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 electronically controlled by a computer, some control conditions are maintained by power from the battery. Let the engine...
Owner's Manual
Page 379
... yellow in your vehicle). Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and forth several times. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which is marked on the side of...year (i.e., every Spring and Fall). Make sure that the cap assembly is near the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range. 2. Servicing Your Explorer Brake master cylinder Power Steering Fluid Check the level of the dipstick, opposite the side marked FULL COLD. The fluid level should be at the...
... yellow in your vehicle). Start the engine and let it run until the power steering fluid reaches normal operating temperature. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel back and forth several times. Check the fluid level on the dipstick (which is marked on the side of...year (i.e., every Spring and Fall). Make sure that the cap assembly is near the center of the NORMAL operating temperature range. 2. Servicing Your Explorer Brake master cylinder Power Steering Fluid Check the level of the dipstick, opposite the side marked FULL COLD. The fluid level should be at the...