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Popular 2002 Ford Explorer Manual Pages

Owner's Manual - Page 6

... Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchor Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist...
Owner's Manual - Page 175

... Air bag anti-theft locks Automatic headlamp system Daytime running lights Cargo shade First aid kit Fog lamps Highway safety kits Locking gas cap Non-decorative wheel locks Vehicle security systems 175 Contact your dealer for the full length of your new vehicle limited warranty. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to be warranted for all accessories are covered...
Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 4

... Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based AdvanceTrac Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost...
Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 282

... filler neck. Ethanol is more unleaded gasoline. When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow engine designs with gasoline. Use the following guidelines to avoid static build-up to 30% (E70)unleaded gasoline (25% plus the denaturant) to 5% gasoline as field corn and sugar cane. It is distilled from the fermentation of fuel through a fuel pump...
Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 326

...auxiliary heater and air conditioner ...50 rear seat controls ...51 Ambulance packages ...3 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...262 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ...187-189 Anti-theft system ...128 arming the system ...129 disarming a triggered system ...130 Audio system (see Radio) ...55, 67, 76 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...196 fluid, adding ...269 fluid, checking...
Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 328

......101, 103 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ...9, 285 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) ...286 Gauges ...14 battery voltage gauge ...16 engine coolant temperature gauge ...15 engine oil pressure gauge ...17 fuel gauge ...17 odometer ...15 speedometer ...14 Index Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ...244 Emission control system ...289 Engine ...309 check engine/service engine soon light ...8 cleaning ...299...
Owner Guide 6th Printing - Page 330

... ...8 AdvanceTrac ...12 air bag ...10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ...11, 188 brake ...10 charging system ...12 check coolant ...10-11 cruise indicator ...13 door ajar ...12 engine oil pressure ...11 fuel cap light ...9 high beam ...11 low washer fluid ...12 overdrive off ...13 safety belt ...10 service engine soon ...8 speed control ...96 turn signal indicator ...11 Limited-slip axle ...214 Load limits...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 11

... engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15

... transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 16

... Excursion) Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required 16 Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter 50,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for optimal tire life...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 17

..., Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 18

Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator and Blackwood, if equipped) Change manual transmission fluid (Lincoln LS only) Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 20

... transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22

..., Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 23

... services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, replace filter as required Replace fuel filter Additional services for: Natural Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter 95,000 miles Cars, Minivans, Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, Vans, 4x4, Natural Gas, Propane, and Diesel Vehicles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Inspect tires for...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 25

... transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 28

Normal Schedule Normal Schedule Additional services for: Light Trucks, Sport Utilities, and Vans Change manual transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings (except F-450/F-550) Inspect and lubricate 4X2 ball joints (except F-450/F-550) Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty) Replace camshaft belt on 4 cylinder engine (2.0L Escape) Inspect and lubricate steering linkage (E and ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30

... Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Inspect steering linkage, suspension, and if equipped driveshaft and ball joints Inspect tires for wear and rotate Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change green engine coolant, if equipped Additional services for: Light Trucks...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 32

..., Excursion) Additional services for: 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (See page 34) Change transfer case fluid Additional services for wear and rotate Replace engine air filter Replace fuel filter* Replace cabin air filter, if equipped Change orange engine coolant, if equipped Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter Change rear axle lubricant on all recommended maintenance...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing - Page 35

...3 months Change engine oil and replace oil filter Lube front lower control arm and steering linkage ball joints with zerk fittings, if equipped Every 5,000 miles Inspect brake system Check battery electrolyte level (Patrol Cars) Every 15,000 miles Replace fuel filter Every 30,000 miles Change automatic transmission fluid Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings Every...

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