Owner's Manual
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...compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 215 217 220 224 232 248 262 263 265 Accessories Index 272 274 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage ...and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
...compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 215 217 220 224 232 248 262 263 265 Accessories Index 272 274 All rights reserved. Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage ...and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company.
Owner's Manual
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... when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is deactivated. Turns off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 14 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
... when the ignition is in the OFF/LOCK or ACCESSORY position and the driver's door is opened . Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is deactivated. Turns off (the key is not in the ignition) and the driver's door is opened . 14 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus...
Owner's Manual
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...of the power point outlet can supply depends on the rear side of the window openings. 48 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not plug electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Do not hang any type of obstructions and ensure that... children and/or pets are designed for accessory use the power point for accessories. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. The Maximum power each power point can cause damage...
...of the power point outlet can supply depends on the rear side of the window openings. 48 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Do not plug electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket (if equipped). Do not hang any type of obstructions and ensure that... children and/or pets are designed for accessory use the power point for accessories. Always keep the power point caps closed when not being used. The Maximum power each power point can cause damage...
Owner's Manual
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... tilt the mirror. 3. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to close the window. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof may be in place. 49 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press completely down Allows the driver's window to...
... tilt the mirror. 3. Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to close the window. Accessory delay With accessory delay, the window switches, audio system and moon roof may be in place. 49 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Press completely down Allows the driver's window to...
Owner's Manual
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... appears in the instrument cluster display. 5. Press the button on the button and then slowly press it down until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in the ... of the compass module until the desired zone number appears. The display should show the current zone number. 7. The zone is now calibrated. 62 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror. 3.
... appears in the instrument cluster display. 5. Press the button on the button and then slowly press it down until CAL indicator turns off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in the ... of the compass module until the desired zone number appears. The display should show the current zone number. 7. The zone is now calibrated. 62 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locate compass sensor mounted at base of mirror. 3.
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...or metallic objects placed in this section. If the compass still appears to the zone map. 3 2 1 15 4. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. The 13 top of operating your magnetic zone by referring to be... RESET and SETUP control until the message center display changes to the ON position. 2. Turn ignition to show the current zone setting. 64 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this error.
...or metallic objects placed in this section. If the compass still appears to the zone map. 3 2 1 15 4. For optimum calibration, turn off all electrical accessories (heater/air conditioning, wipers, etc.) and make sure all vehicle doors are shut. 1. The 13 top of operating your magnetic zone by referring to be... RESET and SETUP control until the message center display changes to the ON position. 2. Turn ignition to show the current zone setting. 64 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Compass zone/calibration adjustment Perform this error.
Owner's Manual
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.... LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Displayed when the engine oil level is displayed, check the level of the tire pressures are operating electrical accessories when the engine is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you are low. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when any... more tires have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Refer to overheat placing itself in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 72 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AWD DISABLED LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only). If the warning...
.... LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL. Displayed when the engine oil level is displayed, check the level of the tire pressures are operating electrical accessories when the engine is displayed, a warning chime will sound reminding you are low. CHECK TIRE PRESSURE (if equipped). Displayed when any... more tires have the electrical system checked as soon as possible. Refer to overheat placing itself in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. 72 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) AWD DISABLED LOCK (vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac only). If the warning...
Owner's Manual
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The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. The lamps will not flash. 81 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The inside lights will not turn off position the illuminated entry feature will illuminate...
The remote entry lock/unlock feature operates in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. The remote entry system activates the illuminated entry feature. The lamps will not flash. 81 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The inside lights will not turn off position the illuminated entry feature will illuminate...
Owner's Manual
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...for a maximum of 30 seconds and the parklamps will chirp and the lamps flash once. Press the SET control on the driver's door panel. 82 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Repeat this feature: 1. Opening the liftgate window Press to activate the alarm. The...a panic alarm Press to unlatch the liftgate window. Press and release again within three seconds to timeout in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will flash for the alarm to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Press...
...for a maximum of 30 seconds and the parklamps will chirp and the lamps flash once. Press the SET control on the driver's door panel. 82 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Repeat this feature: 1. Opening the liftgate window Press to activate the alarm. The...a panic alarm Press to unlatch the liftgate window. Press and release again within three seconds to timeout in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) or 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will flash for the alarm to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Press...
Owner's Manual
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... the engine. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 89 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to... of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Automatic arming The vehicle is in the 3 (ON) position. These objects will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the...
... the engine. Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of time or flashes rapidly, have the system serviced by your dealer. 89 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Locks and Security Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to... of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position, the indicator will glow for 3 seconds to the 2 (ACCESSORY) position. Automatic arming The vehicle is in the 3 (ON) position. These objects will illuminate for three seconds and then go out. • If the...
Owner's Manual
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...slightly one or two degrees from the air bag: • Move your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle with anything on or over ...may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 116 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints ...transport children 12 years old and under in serious arm fractures or other than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation of injury. Modifications to the Body Builders Layout Book...
...slightly one or two degrees from the air bag: • Move your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle with anything on or over ...may effect the performance of the air bag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 116 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Seating and Safety Restraints ...transport children 12 years old and under in serious arm fractures or other than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation of injury. Modifications to the Body Builders Layout Book...
Owner's Manual
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... vehicle are equipped with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the floor. 130 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Before placing the child in the following positions (shown from top view): • ...your vehicle are in the seat, forcibly move it side to remove any slack in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap. Allow the safety belt to retract to side and forward. Attaching child safety seats with built-...
... vehicle are equipped with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the floor. 130 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Before placing the child in the following positions (shown from top view): • ...your vehicle are in the seat, forcibly move it side to remove any slack in tether strap anchors located behind the seats as an accessory for information about ordering a tether strap. Allow the safety belt to retract to side and forward. Attaching child safety seats with built-...
Owner's Manual
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...vehicle checked. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to operate while the engine is set. 135 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Key position when ...driving. 4. Release the key as soon as the radio to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine 3 and all electrical circuits operational. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . • Make sure the parking brake is not running...
...vehicle checked. Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure all occupants buckle their proper usage, refer to operate while the engine is set. 135 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. Key position when ...driving. 4. Release the key as soon as the radio to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. Make sure the headlamps and electrical accessories are off the engine 3 and all electrical circuits operational. OFF/LOCK, shuts off . • Make sure the parking brake is not running...
Owner's Manual
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Driving TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories for towing. For load specification terms found on your vehicle more frequently if you tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while ... tow a trailer. Refer to Vehicle loading in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 167 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of...
Driving TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with towing accessories for towing. For load specification terms found on your vehicle more frequently if you tow in this chapter. • Use extra caution when driving while ... tow a trailer. Refer to Vehicle loading in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 167 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Towing trailers beyond the maximum recommended gross trailer weight exceeds the limit of...
Owner's Manual
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... Heated backlight relay coil, A/C clutch contact Heated seats Not used Overdrive cancel switch PATS Rear wiper module, Cluster Power mirror, Manual climate control, TPMS Delayed accessory relay coil/Battery saver coil and contact/Reading and glove box lamps Flexible fuel pump Restraint Control Module (RCM) Memory driver seat switch, Driver seat... Module (BSM), PATS LED Instrument cluster, Compass, Flasher coil ABS, IVD Controller 18 19 20 10A 10A 5A 21 22 178 5A 10A REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
... Heated backlight relay coil, A/C clutch contact Heated seats Not used Overdrive cancel switch PATS Rear wiper module, Cluster Power mirror, Manual climate control, TPMS Delayed accessory relay coil/Battery saver coil and contact/Reading and glove box lamps Flexible fuel pump Restraint Control Module (RCM) Memory driver seat switch, Driver seat... Module (BSM), PATS LED Instrument cluster, Compass, Flasher coil ABS, IVD Controller 18 19 20 10A 10A 5A 21 22 178 5A 10A REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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Fuse/Relay Location Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 Relay 6 Relay 7 Description Flasher Rear defrost Delayed accessory Open Battery saver Open Open 180 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side) These relays are located on the reverse side of this relay box. See your dealer or a certified technician for service of the passenger compartment fuse panel.
Fuse/Relay Location Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 Relay 6 Relay 7 Description Flasher Rear defrost Delayed accessory Open Battery saver Open Open 180 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side) These relays are located on the reverse side of this relay box. See your dealer or a certified technician for service of the passenger compartment fuse panel.
Owner's Manual
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... 60A** 20A** - 20A** 30A** 40A** 50A** 40A** - 15A* Power Distribution Box Description PJB #1 BSM Not used Rear defrost Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump Delayed accessory, Power windows, Audio Power point #2 Not used Power point #1 ABS module (valves) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Ignition relay, Starter relay Trailer tow battery charge, Trailer... tow turn signals Not used Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster), Courtesy lamps 182 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
... 60A** 20A** - 20A** 30A** 40A** 50A** 40A** - 15A* Power Distribution Box Description PJB #1 BSM Not used Rear defrost Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump Delayed accessory, Power windows, Audio Power point #2 Not used Power point #1 ABS module (valves) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Ignition relay, Starter relay Trailer tow battery charge, Trailer... tow turn signals Not used Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster), Courtesy lamps 182 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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... could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Check all other moving parts. 4. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 195 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Set the...
... could damage the vehicle's electrical system. 3. Check all other moving parts. 4. Do not disconnect the battery of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 195 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) As a result, the transmission may damage the catalytic converter. Set the...
Owner's Manual
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... Never wash a vehicle that contain abrasives. • Do not allow paint sealant to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. 209 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) The paint sealant will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint... Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can cause damage to come in contact with any ...
... Never wash a vehicle that contain abrasives. • Do not allow paint sealant to the vehicle's paintwork and trim over time. 209 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) The paint sealant will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint... Applying a polymer paint sealant to your vehicle every six months will "gray" or stain the parts over time. • Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a car wash. • Suntan lotions and insect repellents can cause damage to come in contact with any ...
Owner's Manual
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... possible splashing of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for optimum driveability and performance. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Because your vehicle's engine is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for a ... battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 225 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
... possible splashing of acid contact with skin or eyes, flush immediately with water for optimum driveability and performance. Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead compounds. Because your vehicle's engine is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for a ... battery, excessive pressure on the end walls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 225 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)