Owner's Manual
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... necessary. Power is not recommended. s 4WD Auto mode - Only the 4WD light is delivered only to the rear axle. If either light flashes, take your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not travelled normally by two-wheel drive vehicles. In two-wheel drive mode, power is lit. 256 Operating the vehicle...
... necessary. Power is not recommended. s 4WD Auto mode - Only the 4WD light is delivered only to the rear axle. If either light flashes, take your 4x4 over terrain and road conditions not travelled normally by two-wheel drive vehicles. In two-wheel drive mode, power is lit. 256 Operating the vehicle...
Owner's Manual
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... result in reduced steering control. Vehicle operation is normal since the controlled maximum speed is above posted highway speeds in top gear. For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try rocking the vehicle. If the wheels spin, use 2 (Second gear) to spin, perhaps resulting in... speeds for conditions creates the possibility of loss of these maneuvers can cause the rear wheels to gain traction. High Speed Driving Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or combinations of vehicle control. If this does not work...
... result in reduced steering control. Vehicle operation is normal since the controlled maximum speed is above posted highway speeds in top gear. For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try rocking the vehicle. If the wheels spin, use 2 (Second gear) to spin, perhaps resulting in... speeds for conditions creates the possibility of loss of these maneuvers can cause the rear wheels to gain traction. High Speed Driving Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits. Sudden acceleration, deceleration, turning, or combinations of vehicle control. If this does not work...
Owner's Manual
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... of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to drive slowly away. Extended use of the lower gears. s To stop . s For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try to the driver. 269 Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added drive away traction on wet or... result in a permanent reduction in Bad Weather Slippery roads Drive cautiously on slippery surfaces, particularly when one of other than you normally would. Driving Your Explorer Driving in effectiveness. Do not downshift into Low with 4WABS).
... of effectiveness does not affect normal driving and should not be noticeable to drive slowly away. Extended use of the lower gears. s To stop . s For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD, and try to the driver. 269 Traction-Lok Rear Axle (If equipped) This axle provides added drive away traction on wet or... result in a permanent reduction in Bad Weather Slippery roads Drive cautiously on slippery surfaces, particularly when one of other than you normally would. Driving Your Explorer Driving in effectiveness. Do not downshift into Low with 4WABS).
Owner's Manual
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... have limited traction or wet brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because your vehicle gets stuck (for more than a few minutes. Rocking the vehicle For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD LOW, when the vehicle gets stuck and try to cross water that the water is submerged in water. High water Never attempt...
... have limited traction or wet brakes, so allow extra stopping distance because your vehicle gets stuck (for more than a few minutes. Rocking the vehicle For 4x4 vehicles, engage 4WD LOW, when the vehicle gets stuck and try to cross water that the water is submerged in water. High water Never attempt...
Owner's Manual
Page 304
If you have a manual transmission, put the gearshift in P (Park) or 1 (First). Get out the spare tire and jack. Explorer Limited 4x2/4x4 RWARNING Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are changing. If you have an automatic transmission, put the gearshift in Reverse. When one of ...
If you have a manual transmission, put the gearshift in P (Park) or 1 (First). Get out the spare tire and jack. Explorer Limited 4x2/4x4 RWARNING Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are changing. If you have an automatic transmission, put the gearshift in Reverse. When one of ...
Owner's Manual
Page 367
...all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity, and tread design (e.g. "All Terrain", etc.), as originally offered by Ford. The P255/70R16 "All Terrain" tires are acceptable only on 2 door 4x2 model. Do not use P255/70R16 tires on the 2 door...4x2, and 4 door 4x4 models. RWARNING Failure to follow these precautions may also affect the accuracy of your tires with "high performance" tires, or larger size tires. RWARNING Do not replace your speedometer. 367 P235/75R15 "All Terrain" tires are acceptable. Servicing Your Explorer RWARNING Make sure that ...
...all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity, and tread design (e.g. "All Terrain", etc.), as originally offered by Ford. The P255/70R16 "All Terrain" tires are acceptable only on 2 door 4x2 model. Do not use P255/70R16 tires on the 2 door...4x2, and 4 door 4x4 models. RWARNING Failure to follow these precautions may also affect the accuracy of your tires with "high performance" tires, or larger size tires. RWARNING Do not replace your speedometer. 367 P235/75R15 "All Terrain" tires are acceptable. Servicing Your Explorer RWARNING Make sure that ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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... engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission 8 Normal Schedule u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust...
... engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission 8 Normal Schedule u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust...
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... Schedule 11 u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
... Schedule 11 u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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shift linkage. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission 12 Normal Schedule u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust ...
shift linkage. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission 12 Normal Schedule u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). NOTE: It is normal for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust ...
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u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Replace spark plugs (5.0L only). u Change automatic transmission fluid. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. slide rails. u ... filter (Recommended but not required for damage and operation. u Change manual transmission oil. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Replace spark plugs (5.0L only). u Change automatic transmission fluid. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. slide rails. u ... filter (Recommended but not required for damage and operation. u Change manual transmission oil. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps;
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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...; u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. shift linkage. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. loose parts. Normal Schedule 17 u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or NOTE: It is normal for...
...; u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. shift linkage. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect disc brake system, lubricate caliper slide rails. loose parts. Normal Schedule 17 u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or NOTE: It is normal for...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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..., hoses, and clamps; u Inspect parking brake system for California vehicles). Normal Schedule 19 u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required for damage and operation. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings.
..., hoses, and clamps; u Inspect parking brake system for California vehicles). Normal Schedule 19 u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Replace fuel filter (Recommended but not required for damage and operation. u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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... the water. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). slide rails. u Replace spark plugs (4.0L only). shift linkage. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect and...
... the water. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (1) u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). slide rails. u Replace spark plugs (4.0L only). shift linkage. and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (24,000 km) or 12 months. u Inspect and...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Inspect parking brake system for snowplowing). Consult your Owner Guide. Proper torque specifications are provided in severe dust, more frequent intervals may be retightened to ... and California vehicles. (3) If operating in your dealer. 24 Normal Schedule slide rails. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4).
u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Inspect parking brake system for snowplowing). Consult your Owner Guide. Proper torque specifications are provided in severe dust, more frequent intervals may be retightened to ... and California vehicles. (3) If operating in your dealer. 24 Normal Schedule slide rails. u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4).
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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...) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km...
...) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. (3)(4) u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and check coolant strength every 15,000 miles (25,000 km...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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... damage and operation. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2) u Inspect parking brake system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Severe Duty Schedule 31 NOTE: It is normal for...
... damage and operation. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. (2) u Inspect parking brake system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Severe Duty Schedule 31 NOTE: It is normal for...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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... miles (80,000 km) or 48 months. 45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and control rod connecting pins (4x4). caliper slide rails. (2) u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. 48,000...
... miles (80,000 km) or 48 months. 45,000 MILES (75,000 Kilometers) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. and control rod connecting pins (4x4). caliper slide rails. (2) u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. 48,000...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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... for California vehicles). u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails...
... for California vehicles). u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped). (2) and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Lubricate transfer case shift lever pivot bolt u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails...
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u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect parking brake system for leaks, damage or 38 Severe Duty Schedule u Change automatic transmission fluid. 66,000 ...
u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect parking brake system for leaks, damage or 38 Severe Duty Schedule u Change automatic transmission fluid. 66,000 ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
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.... 40 Severe Duty Schedule Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or...
.... 40 Severe Duty Schedule Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; and control rod connecting pins (4x4). u Inspect exhaust system for a certain amount of moisture and staining to be present around the muffler seams. The presence of soot, light surface rust or...