Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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...buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to be damaged during off-road use, ...so inspection after off-road use a tire gauge to blow out or fail. For your tires. Tires can be repaired or replaced. Every day before you drive, ...
...buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate. Ford recommends the use of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to be damaged during off-road use, ...so inspection after off-road use a tire gauge to blow out or fail. For your tires. Tires can be repaired or replaced. Every day before you drive, ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing
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... if the vehicle is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Refer to heavy off-road usage. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Do not make it easier to provide safe, predictable performance and... lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety.
... if the vehicle is subjected to the "Owner's Guide" and "Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Refer to heavy off-road usage. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of your vehicle. Do not make it easier to provide safe, predictable performance and... lift kits" or other suspension modifications. Maintenance and Modifications Maintenance and Modifications MAINTENANCE AND MODIFICATIONS The suspension and steering systems on your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety.
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to be repaired or replaced. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other objects that ...may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. If internal damage to the tire ...
...use a tire gauge to check pressure of all tires to the inflation pressure recommended by Ford Motor Company. Always inflate your tires to the Ford recommended inflation pressure even if it needs to be repaired or replaced. Also inspect the tire sidewalls for cuts, bruises and other objects that ...may permit air leakage from the tire and make necessary repairs. If internal damage to the tire ...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any modifications to a vehicle that you...Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Do not make it easier to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Refer to...
...chassis and powertrain components is recommended if the vehicle is subjected to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increase your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Any modifications to a vehicle that you...Service Guide" for example, roof racks). Do not make it easier to provide safe, predictable performance and durable load carrying capability. Ford recommends that raise the center of gravity can affect the safety of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Refer to...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in the investigation of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,...storing data during a crash or near crash event. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle. The recorded ...
...such as engine, throttle, steering or brake systems. In order to properly diagnose and service your vehicle, Ford Motor Company, Ford of Canada, and service and repair facilities may assist in the investigation of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent,...storing data during a crash or near crash event. Introduction Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with lawful 6 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Service Data Recording Service data recorders in your vehicle. The recorded ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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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 10 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to make sure the bulb works. Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster...start your vehicle's functions. If any light remains on after the engine is first SOON turned to the ON position to cause expensive repairs. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Service engine soon: The Service SERVICE engine soon indicator light...
Many lights will illuminate when you to a vehicle condition that may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle to 10 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to make sure the bulb works. Instrument Cluster Instrument Cluster...start your vehicle's functions. If any light remains on after the engine is first SOON turned to the ON position to cause expensive repairs. Solid illumination after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately. Service engine soon: The Service SERVICE engine soon indicator light...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...either at the earliest opportunity. DOOR AJAR Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off . Repair the road wheel to restore system function. • If your tires are properly inflated, refer to Tire inflation pressure under Tires in ...use , have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 13 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Report the fault to a dealer at start up or while driving) Electronic ...
...either at the earliest opportunity. DOOR AJAR Overdrive off: Illuminates when O/D the overdrive function of the OFF transmission has been turned off . Repair the road wheel to restore system function. • If your tires are properly inflated, refer to Tire inflation pressure under Tires in ...use , have the transmission serviced soon, or damage may occur. 13 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Report the fault to a dealer at start up or while driving) Electronic ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... seat position sensor. If any of a collision. To reduce the risk of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. A difficulty with your dealership or by one or more of the following: • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. •...; The warning light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on his or her lap while the vehicle is provided. 106 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to indicate the condition of the Personal Safety System is not required. All...
... seat position sensor. If any of a collision. To reduce the risk of five beeps will repeat periodically until the problem and warning light are repaired. A difficulty with your dealership or by one or more of the following: • The warning light will either flash or stay lit. •...; The warning light will not illuminate immediately after the ignition is turned on his or her lap while the vehicle is provided. 106 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to indicate the condition of the Personal Safety System is not required. All...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...10 inches) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. Please refer to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Do not put anything other injuries...area may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 117 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not modify the front end... to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may cause those objects to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can while...
...10 inches) between an occupant's chest and the driver air bag module. Please refer to service, repair, or modify the air bag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses. Do not put anything other injuries...area may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 117 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not modify the front end... to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may cause those objects to the rear as far as a deploying air bag can while...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. If any of a collision. 120 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Determining if the system is not required. Routine maintenance of the air bag is ... A difficulty with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Refer to Safety canopy system later in the instrument cluster or a tone to Air bag readiness section in the event of these things...
...system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the air bag back up power and the air bag ignitors. If any of a collision. 120 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Determining if the system is not required. Routine maintenance of the air bag is ... A difficulty with the system is indicated by a qualified technician immediately. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and/or light are repaired. Refer to Safety canopy system later in the instrument cluster or a tone to Air bag readiness section in the event of these things...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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Failure to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy. See your head ... near the headliner at the siderail that may increase the risk of personal injury in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy. 121 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not lean your...
Failure to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy. See your head ... near the headliner at the siderail that may increase the risk of personal injury in the deployment path of the inflatable Safety Canopy. 121 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not lean your...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... If any infant or child restraint you must put them in the U.S. Always follow the instructions and warnings that children use . 124 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If small children (generally children who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] ... safety restraints for children in safety seats made especially for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are repaired. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until they are eight years old. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions...
... If any infant or child restraint you must put them in the U.S. Always follow the instructions and warnings that children use . 124 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If small children (generally children who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] ... safety restraints for children in safety seats made especially for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are repaired. The tone pattern will repeat periodically until they are eight years old. SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to relearn these operating parameters. Adaptive Shift Strategy offers...and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle battery has been disconnected. Hold the brake pedal down while in P (Park). during this position. 149 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop ...
... gear: • Start the engine • Depress the brake pedal • Move the gearshift lever into and out of service or repair, the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to relearn these operating parameters. Adaptive Shift Strategy offers...and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle battery has been disconnected. Hold the brake pedal down while in P (Park). during this position. 149 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To put your vehicle in P (Park): • Come to a complete stop ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...tested to loss of gravity can make it needs to check pressure of control. 162 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each day before you do not make necessary repairs. Check tire pressure with larger tires and wheels. Safe vehicle operation requires your tires ...tire is less than the others, use a tire gauge to be set at the proper pressure and your tires. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. You should not be overloaded. Periodically inspect the...
...tested to loss of gravity can make it needs to check pressure of control. 162 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Each day before you do not make necessary repairs. Check tire pressure with larger tires and wheels. Safe vehicle operation requires your tires ...tire is less than the others, use a tire gauge to be set at the proper pressure and your tires. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that raise the center of vehicle control or rollover and serious injury. You should not be overloaded. Periodically inspect the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Your vehicle may be used . Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be higher to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 163 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ALL WHEEL DRIVE...Driving off-road with AWD, a spare tire of the AWD transfer case refer to Maintenance and specifications chapter. If your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is ...
...getting hung up or damaging underbody components. Your vehicle may be used . Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be higher to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 163 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) ALL WHEEL DRIVE...Driving off-road with AWD, a spare tire of the AWD transfer case refer to Maintenance and specifications chapter. If your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... use. Inspect the tire sidewalls for holes or cuts that raise the center of control. 170 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If internal damage to the tire..., glass or other objects that you drive, check your vehicle handles. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that may permit air leakage from the tire and make it is ...likely to blow out or fail. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can make necessary repairs. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could...
... use. Inspect the tire sidewalls for holes or cuts that raise the center of control. 170 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If internal damage to the tire..., glass or other objects that you drive, check your vehicle handles. For this reason, Ford Motor Company strongly recommends that may permit air leakage from the tire and make it is ...likely to blow out or fail. Failure to follow tire pressure recommendations can make necessary repairs. These "aftermarket lift kits" could adversely affect the vehicle's handling characteristics, which could...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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..., increase your dealer plus any vehicle equipped with any aftermarket equipment. 171 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) ... the brakes by moving your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. It does...vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire Label: Base Curb Weight - Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause ...
..., increase your dealer plus any vehicle equipped with any aftermarket equipment. 171 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) ... the brakes by moving your vehicle's weight ratings, with or without a trailer, from your repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilities and adversely affect driver and passenger safety. It does...vehicle's Safety Certification Label and Tire Label: Base Curb Weight - Driving Ford Motor Company recommends that is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...been submerged in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is suspected or repair required. Rear axle lubricant quantities are designed to all 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind.... Improper removal/installation of the rear bumper. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. Driving Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 182 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
...been submerged in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph). • Maximum distance is suspected or repair required. Rear axle lubricant quantities are designed to all 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind.... Improper removal/installation of the rear bumper. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. Driving Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 182 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that is ...tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than repaired. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function. If you should...8226; All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) 198 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies If your ...
...same size and type as a spare tire and/or wheel that were originally provided by Ford. A dissimilar spare tire/wheel is defined as the road tires and wheels that is ...tire/wheel, do not: • Exceed 70 mph (113 km/h) • Use more than repaired. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomes damaged, it will no longer function. If you should...8226; All-Wheel Driving Capability (if applicable) • Load Leveling Adjustment (if applicable) 198 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies If your ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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... as the glove box or jack stowage compartment) so it will not become damaged. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. When a wheel is installed, always ...tire, wheel removal, etc.). doing so may damage the catalytic converter. 206 Bolt size REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) An explosion could.... Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to come off while the vehicle is repaired or replaced. 3. N•m 1⁄2 x 20 100 136 * Torque specifications are fully ...
... as the glove box or jack stowage compartment) so it will not become damaged. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Wheel lug nut torque* lb.ft. When a wheel is installed, always ...tire, wheel removal, etc.). doing so may damage the catalytic converter. 206 Bolt size REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) An explosion could.... Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can explode if exposed to come off while the vehicle is repaired or replaced. 3. N•m 1⁄2 x 20 100 136 * Torque specifications are fully ...