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...Equipment includes, but is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Ford strongly recommends that may result in loss of...as an ambulance. However, drivers must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to do so. 8 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving while distracted can enhance personal safety... take their vehicle. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types ...
...Equipment includes, but is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Ford strongly recommends that may result in loss of...as an ambulance. However, drivers must be paramount when using mobile communications equipment to do so. 8 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving while distracted can enhance personal safety... take their vehicle. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. Introduction Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other types ...
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... may interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Tailgate removal Vehicles equipped with a cap, keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Position the driver floor mat so... interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even death. 137 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... may interfere with the operation of the accelerator or the brake pedal. Tailgate removal Vehicles equipped with a cap, keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Position the driver floor mat so... interfere with the accelerator or the brake pedals. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even death. 137 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... removal procedures in an open position. 138 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Remove tailgate from horizontal. 5. Lift tailgate to allow more room for loading. 1. Disconnect the other cable. 4. Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip (on the side of the pickup box: • can be used to...
... removal procedures in an open position. 138 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Remove tailgate from horizontal. 5. Lift tailgate to allow more room for loading. 1. Disconnect the other cable. 4. Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip (on the side of the pickup box: • can be used to...
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...cage and push the lever in the stowed or extended position. 1. The cargo cage may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the pickup box for larger loads. The cargo cage should always be kept in the stowed position with the cargo cage in on each side of the... closed when not in reverse order. To extend the cargo cage: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the locking clip moves freely. 139 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be used to secure a load of ...
...cage and push the lever in the stowed or extended position. 1. The cargo cage may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the pickup box for larger loads. The cargo cage should always be kept in the stowed position with the cargo cage in on each side of the... closed when not in reverse order. To extend the cargo cage: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the locking clip moves freely. 139 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be used to secure a load of ...
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...vehicle unless the cover is fully installed and securely latched, or securely stowed. Pull the lever on the pickup box. To install the cargo cage, follow the removal procedure in the pickup box near the cab. • To close, lower the panel down on each side of the cover.... access items in reverse order. Do not drive with the cover installed. Extend the cargo cage. 2. A small amount of the rear panel. 140 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to be a water resistant system...
...vehicle unless the cover is fully installed and securely latched, or securely stowed. Pull the lever on the pickup box. To install the cargo cage, follow the removal procedure in the pickup box near the cab. • To close, lower the panel down on each side of the cover.... access items in reverse order. Do not drive with the cover installed. Extend the cargo cage. 2. A small amount of the rear panel. 140 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED) The tonneau cover has been designed to be a water resistant system...
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...panel on the pickup box. This is a two person operation. • Unlock and support the front and rear panels. • Fold the rear panel on top of the front panel. • Pull the release levers on the underside of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure. 141 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) ...Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls To open , unlock the rear panel. • Lift the rear panel up, lay it on top of the front panel and secure it with the two straps to the exterior tiedowns on the pickup box. To...
...panel on the pickup box. This is a two person operation. • Unlock and support the front and rear panels. • Fold the rear panel on top of the front panel. • Pull the release levers on the underside of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure. 141 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) ...Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls To open , unlock the rear panel. • Lift the rear panel up, lay it on top of the front panel and secure it with the two straps to the exterior tiedowns on the pickup box. To...
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...escape for hours in darkness following brief exposure to familiarize themselves in the pickup box can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Adults are particularly at risk. 142 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To ...open the tonneau cover from the inside the pickup box. Unsupervised children could lock themselves with a mechanical interior tonneau cover...
...escape for hours in darkness following brief exposure to familiarize themselves in the pickup box can cause death or serious heat-related injuries, including brain damage. Adults are particularly at risk. 142 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To ...open the tonneau cover from the inside the pickup box. Unsupervised children could lock themselves with a mechanical interior tonneau cover...
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...system Vehicles equipped with the lid closed. 1. The cargo management system consists of a storage compartment located in the floor of the pickup box area when vehicle is running to lock. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even ... into the storage compartment with a cap, keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box. Pickup box storage compartment The storage compartments are located inside the pickup box behind the wheel wells. 143 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To close, lower ...
...system Vehicles equipped with the lid closed. 1. The cargo management system consists of a storage compartment located in the floor of the pickup box area when vehicle is running to lock. Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even ... into the storage compartment with a cap, keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box. Pickup box storage compartment The storage compartments are located inside the pickup box behind the wheel wells. 143 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To close, lower ...
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.... To close, lower the lid and turn latch clockwise to secure the load. Interior tiedown hooks Mounted inside the pickup box, each tiedown hook can secure loads up to be a water resistant system. To adjust cross-bar position (if...ends of the cross-bar (both ends of water may drain into the storage compartments with a roof rack. Total pickup box cargo weight is 100 lb. (44 kg), evenly distributed. The maximum recommended load is not to exceed ... to 200 lb. (90 kg). A small amount of the cross-bar. 144 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
.... To close, lower the lid and turn latch clockwise to secure the load. Interior tiedown hooks Mounted inside the pickup box, each tiedown hook can secure loads up to be a water resistant system. To adjust cross-bar position (if...ends of the cross-bar (both ends of water may drain into the storage compartments with a roof rack. Total pickup box cargo weight is 100 lb. (44 kg), evenly distributed. The maximum recommended load is not to exceed ... to 200 lb. (90 kg). A small amount of the cross-bar. 144 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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...a heavily loaded vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading transport the cement to your vehicle without cargo. Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to reduce the load...your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of this chapter) for your vehicle in the chart. 240 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This is the maximum trailer weight your friend each weigh 220 lb. (99...
...a heavily loaded vehicle. Tires, Wheels and Loading transport the cement to your vehicle without cargo. Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see the Preparing to reduce the load...your vehicle can carry/tow 1. Loaded vehicles may raise the center of gravity of this chapter) for your vehicle in the chart. 240 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This is the maximum trailer weight your friend each weigh 220 lb. (99...
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...may be used with any vehicle equipped with chains on the front tires of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that you do not stop the vehicle as quickly as ladder racks or pickup box cover). DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through water, traction or brake capability may...Any modifications to slide and swing around during braking. Driving Never drive with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 279 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle slowly while ...
...may be used with any vehicle equipped with chains on the front tires of control. Ford Motor Company recommends that you do not stop the vehicle as quickly as ladder racks or pickup box cover). DRIVING THROUGH WATER If driving through water, traction or brake capability may...Any modifications to slide and swing around during braking. Driving Never drive with a high load or device (such as dry brakes. 279 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Maintenance and Modifications The suspension and steering systems on your vehicle slowly while ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Before you drive your vehicle - Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other... be directly connected to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other vehicles of this type, failure to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. 7 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Before you drive your vehicle - Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, unless pursuant to court order or where required by law enforcement, other... be directly connected to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate than other vehicles of this type, failure to access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury or death. 7 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002...
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... drowsiness and even death. 142 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TAILGATE LOCK The tailgate lock is running to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Tailgate removal Vehicles equipped with a cap, keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is designed...
... drowsiness and even death. 142 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) TAILGATE LOCK The tailgate lock is running to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. Tailgate removal Vehicles equipped with a cap, keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is designed...
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...Lift tailgate to pry the spring clip (on the side of the pickup box: • can be used to secure loads within the pickup box. • can be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the pickup box for loading. 1. Exterior tiedown hooks Exterior tiedown hooks mounted ...on each connector) past the head of its hinge. 6. Lower the tailgate. 2. Driver Controls Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for larger loads. 143 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide ...
...Lift tailgate to pry the spring clip (on the side of the pickup box: • can be used to secure loads within the pickup box. • can be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the pickup box for loading. 1. Exterior tiedown hooks Exterior tiedown hooks mounted ...on each connector) past the head of its hinge. 6. Lower the tailgate. 2. Driver Controls Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for larger loads. 143 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide ...
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Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the lever on the tailgate. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the locking clip moves freely. 144 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To deactivate, turn the screw clockwise until you hear an audible click. 3. To stow the cargo cage, ... a load of up to release it in the middle of the cargo cage to 100 lb (45 kg) on each side locking it from the pickup box. 3. Driver Controls To extend the cargo cage: 1.
Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the lever on the tailgate. Turn the screw counterclockwise until the locking clip moves freely. 144 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To deactivate, turn the screw clockwise until you hear an audible click. 3. To stow the cargo cage, ... a load of up to release it in the middle of the cargo cage to 100 lb (45 kg) on each side locking it from the pickup box. 3. Driver Controls To extend the cargo cage: 1.
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... resistant system. Do not drive with the cover installed. A small amount of water may drain into the pickup box with front panel unlocked or folded on each side of the rear panel. 145 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls To remove the cargo cage: 1. Make sure... the panel to unlock it. To avoid damage to the cover, do not stand, sit or load anything on top of the channels on the pickup box. Extend the cargo cage. 2. To install the cargo cage, follow the removal procedure in half and secured behind the cab, or the whole ...
... resistant system. Do not drive with the cover installed. A small amount of water may drain into the pickup box with front panel unlocked or folded on each side of the rear panel. 145 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls To remove the cargo cage: 1. Make sure... the panel to unlock it. To avoid damage to the cover, do not stand, sit or load anything on top of the channels on the pickup box. Extend the cargo cage. 2. To install the cargo cage, follow the removal procedure in half and secured behind the cab, or the whole ...
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... the rear panel on top of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure. 146 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For installation of the front panel. • Pull the release levers on the pickup box. To remove the tonneau cover: The tonneau cover weighs 70 lb. (29 kg...
... the rear panel on top of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure. 146 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) For installation of the front panel. • Pull the release levers on the pickup box. To remove the tonneau cover: The tonneau cover weighs 70 lb. (29 kg...
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Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is running to prevent exhaust fumes from the inside the pickup box. Unsupervised children could lock themselves with a cap, keep keys and remote transmitters out of ... drowsiness and even death. 147 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Interior tonneau cover release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover release handle that will glow for hours in the pickup box can rise very quickly. ...
Keep vehicle doors and tonneau cover locked and keep passengers and pets out of the pickup box area when vehicle is running to prevent exhaust fumes from the inside the pickup box. Unsupervised children could lock themselves with a cap, keep keys and remote transmitters out of ... drowsiness and even death. 147 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driver Controls Interior tonneau cover release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover release handle that will glow for hours in the pickup box can rise very quickly. ...
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To close , lower the lid and turn latch clockwise to lock. 148 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pickup box storage compartment The storage compartments are located inside the pickup box behind the wheel wells. To close , lower the lid and turn latch ... a water resistant system. The storage compartment has been designed to be a water resistant system. A small amount of the pickup box. Turn latch counterclockwise to unlock and open , turn latch clockwise to unlock and lift the lid. 2. To open the storage compartment. 2.
To close , lower the lid and turn latch clockwise to lock. 148 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Pickup box storage compartment The storage compartments are located inside the pickup box behind the wheel wells. To close , lower the lid and turn latch ... a water resistant system. The storage compartment has been designed to be a water resistant system. A small amount of the pickup box. Turn latch counterclockwise to unlock and open , turn latch clockwise to unlock and lift the lid. 2. To open the storage compartment. 2.
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... noise can secure loads up to Vehicle loading in the furthest rearward position. 149 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To adjust cross-bar position (if equipped): 1. Note: If the crossbars are adjustable). 2. Total pickup box cargo weight is not possible to the desired location. 3. The maximum recommended...
... noise can secure loads up to Vehicle loading in the furthest rearward position. 149 2008 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To adjust cross-bar position (if equipped): 1. Note: If the crossbars are adjustable). 2. Total pickup box cargo weight is not possible to the desired location. 3. The maximum recommended...