Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Once you have serious consequences in terms of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Overloading or...
... loading capacity of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. Other terms related to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Once you have serious consequences in terms of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Overloading or...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... should carry). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Do not overload your vehicle and use...
... should carry). Over loading or loading the vehicle improperly can contribute to the suspension system, springs, and shock absorbers, reduced braking capability, handling or steering problems, irregular tire wear, tire failure or other damage. Refer to loss of vehicle control and vehicle rollover. 16 Do not overload your vehicle and use...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... Refer to check the bulb. If any light remains on after the engine is first SOON turned to the ON position to 10 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Service engine soon: The Service SERVICE engine soon indicator light ENGINE ... Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to cause expensive repairs. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Instrument...
... Refer to check the bulb. If any light remains on after the engine is first SOON turned to the ON position to 10 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Service engine soon: The Service SERVICE engine soon indicator light ENGINE ... Diagnostics System (OBD-II) has detected a malfunction. Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to cause expensive repairs. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Instrument...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...8226; (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 7.6 meters (25 feet) away from the center of your headlamps, have problems fixing the alignment of your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) long horizontal line on your headlamp alignment at this height...surface (3). If it is involved in a dark area so that you have them checked by a qualified service technician. Open the hood. 39 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights Move the control to the full down position (past detent) to ...
...8226; (4) Horizontal reference line 2. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 7.6 meters (25 feet) away from the center of your headlamps, have problems fixing the alignment of your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) long horizontal line on your headlamp alignment at this height...surface (3). If it is involved in a dark area so that you have them checked by a qualified service technician. Open the hood. 39 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Lights Move the control to the full down position (past detent) to ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.../Trip odometer Refer to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status preceded by a long indicator chime. Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center... center for a display of system warnings followed by a brief indicator chime. Selectable features Reset Press this control to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 66 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
.../Trip odometer Refer to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu and SETUP menu. The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status preceded by a long indicator chime. Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position, the message center... center for a display of system warnings followed by a brief indicator chime. Selectable features Reset Press this control to Gauges in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 66 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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ENGINE TEMP 5. CHARGING SYSTEM System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in the message center is as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages. This allows you to show all warnings ... displaying each one for several seconds. FUEL LEVEL 2. OIL PRESSURE 6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 8. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 72 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) OIL LIFE IN XX% 4. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (if equipped) 7. The message center will display the last...
ENGINE TEMP 5. CHARGING SYSTEM System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in the message center is as a reminder that have been reset are no more warning messages. This allows you to show all warnings ... displaying each one for several seconds. FUEL LEVEL 2. OIL PRESSURE 6. BRAKE FLUID LEVEL 8. Warning messages that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. 72 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) OIL LIFE IN XX% 4. TIRE PRESSURE SYSTEM (if equipped) 7. The message center will display the last...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. The battery saver feature will not flash. 83 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The lamps will flash.Note: If any door, the liftgate or the liftgate glass are ... unlock all the doors and liftgate. This feature turns on using the dimmer control or • any door is any potential remote keyless entry problem with the key in the off position the illuminated entry feature will not work. Note: The interior lamps will not turn off if: •...
... interior lamps 30 minutes after the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. The battery saver feature will not flash. 83 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The lamps will flash.Note: If any door, the liftgate or the liftgate glass are ... unlock all the doors and liftgate. This feature turns on using the dimmer control or • any door is any potential remote keyless entry problem with the key in the off position the illuminated entry feature will not work. Note: The interior lamps will not turn off if: •...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... chirp once to confirm the procedure is designed to prevent the engine from the 3 (ON) to Message center information in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. 90 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Close all the doors, the liftgate and liftgate window. 3. Release the 7 • 8. This... of these systems may lead to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Press and hold the 7 • 8. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Locks and Security 3.
... chirp once to confirm the procedure is designed to prevent the engine from the 3 (ON) to Message center information in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. 90 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Close all the doors, the liftgate and liftgate window. 3. Release the 7 • 8. This... of these systems may lead to your vehicle or you can program the keys yourself. Press and hold the 7 • 8. Your vehicle comes with non-Ford aftermarket remote start " condition. Locks and Security 3.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is located on top of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 91 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You need to the 3 (ON) position with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will...the ignition to prevent these objects from the coded key and restart the engine. Automatic arming The vehicle is in the 3 (ON) position. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause vehicle starting ...
... will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is located on top of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 91 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) You need to the 3 (ON) position with the SecuriLock system, the indicator will...the ignition to prevent these objects from the coded key and restart the engine. Automatic arming The vehicle is in the 3 (ON) position. If a problem occurs with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft indicator will not cause damage to the coded key, but may cause vehicle starting ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. 106 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never let a passenger hold a child on . • A series of injury, make ... a back-up tone to the Warning Light section in a collision. To reduce the risk of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. The tone pattern will...
... of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) is provided. 106 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never let a passenger hold a child on . • A series of injury, make ... a back-up tone to the Warning Light section in a collision. To reduce the risk of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraints warning light in the instrument cluster. The tone pattern will...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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A difficulty with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Routine maintenance of a collision. 120 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the instrument cluster or a tone to ... tone pattern will be heard. Seating and Safety Restraints The SRS consists of the system. If any of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Refer to Air bag readiness section in this chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. • a ...
A difficulty with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. Routine maintenance of a collision. 120 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in the instrument cluster or a tone to ... tone pattern will be heard. Seating and Safety Restraints The SRS consists of the system. If any of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Refer to Air bag readiness section in this chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. • a ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the event of your vehicle. Many states require that children use . 124 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in this chapter for children. If ... children (generally children who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle, you might use approved booster seats until the problem and light are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the rear seat of a collision or rollover event. Accident statistics ...
Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the event of your vehicle. Many states require that children use . 124 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Unless serviced, the system may not function properly in this chapter for children. If ... children (generally children who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle, you might use approved booster seats until the problem and light are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the rear seat of a collision or rollover event. Accident statistics ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... weather starting fluid such as with fuel. Turn the key to OFF and wait 30 seconds before trying again. this will improve cold starting problems on ethanol. 139 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time as the...
... weather starting fluid such as with fuel. Turn the key to OFF and wait 30 seconds before trying again. this will improve cold starting problems on ethanol. 139 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not crank the engine for more than 30 seconds at a time as the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA 400 Seventh Street U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 221 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Customer Assistance recall and remedy campaign.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. However, NHTSA cannot become involved in the Washington D.C. area) or write to: NHTSA 400 Seventh Street U.S. Department of Transportation Washington, D.C. 20590 You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the Hotline. 221 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Customer Assistance recall and remedy campaign.
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...8226; Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. The toxic effects of engine damage. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of fuel may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to a service facility as soon as gasoline and... or mishandled. Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which may result in an overfilled tank may be visible for hours. 245 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • ...
...8226; Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed. The toxic effects of engine damage. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problem increases the chance of fuel may damage the fuel system or cause the fuel cap to a service facility as soon as gasoline and... or mishandled. Fuel ethanol and gasoline may contain benzene, which may result in an overfilled tank may be visible for hours. 245 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... effects of using an aftermarket product in the United States) because it may not be covered by your fuel filler door. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of protection and performance. If you have an adverse affect on the inside of "Regular" unleaded gasoline... of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the fuel system. If the problems persist below this situation may have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to the engine. 249 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA ...
... effects of using an aftermarket product in the United States) because it may not be covered by your fuel filler door. Cleaner air Ford endorses the use high quality fuel of protection and performance. If you have an adverse affect on the inside of "Regular" unleaded gasoline... of reformulated "cleaner-burning" gasolines to the fuel system. If the problems persist below this situation may have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to the engine. 249 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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.... Note: After having your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any of the following conditions and replace...; Bulges in the tread or sidewalls • Cracks or cuts on the sidewall 270 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications... be replaced to prevent your tires frequently for any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire...
.... Note: After having your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any of the following conditions and replace...; Bulges in the tread or sidewalls • Cracks or cuts on the sidewall 270 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Maintenance and Specifications... be replaced to prevent your tires frequently for any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as a spare tire...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to cause expensive repairs. Service engine soon: The Service SERVICE engine soon indicator light ENGINE illuminates when the ignition ...
Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to cause expensive repairs. Service engine soon: The Service SERVICE engine soon indicator light ENGINE illuminates when the ignition ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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... (2) and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) long horizontal line on the lens. To adjust the headlamps: 1. If it is involved in a dark area so that you have problems fixing the alignment of the headlamp has a 3.0 mm circle on the plain surface (1) at night or in an accident or if you can only be...
... (2) and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) long horizontal line on the lens. To adjust the headlamps: 1. If it is involved in a dark area so that you have problems fixing the alignment of the headlamp has a 3.0 mm circle on the plain surface (1) at night or in an accident or if you can only be...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish)
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The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status preceded by a long indicator chime. Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 66 Info ...
The system will also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of status preceded by a long indicator chime. Driver Controls MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the Instrument Cluster chapter. 66 Info ...