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Rsc Service Chime And Abs Light On
Changed out front wheel hub and bearings but RSC chime and ABS light won't shut off.
(Posted by stuckco 8 years ago)

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Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 33

... from another vehicle. Driving off -road operation, make sure you to help preserve our national forest and other public and private lands by "treading lightly". Know the terrain or examine maps of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. S. Ford joins the U. Forest Service...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 4

... occurs first. BFGOODRICHா TIRES ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PASSENGER & LIGHT TRUCK TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY ABOUT THIS WARRANTY As the original purchaser of a BFGoodrich௡ brand passenger or light truck tire, you also read it carefully. WHAT IS COVERED AND FOR HOW LONG Passenger and Light Truck Tires BFGoodrich௡ brand passenger and light truck tires, used in normal service on...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 5

...the actual selling price at the adjustment location or the price on the current ...are listed in the vehicle such as wheel misalignment, (a measured tread difference of ... limited warranty you must pay the cost of a comparable new BFGoodrich௡ brand passenger or light ...price of mounting, balancing, and or any service charges for example, waterbase sealers or balancing substances); •...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 7

... OR MISTREATED. BASIC COVERAGE: Eligible Tires are the new vehicle original equipment tires bearing the Continental/General Tire brand name and D.O.T. ELIGIBILITY This Limited Warranty and Policy applies to the original owner of new Continental/General Tire brand passenger car, light truck ("LT") and Temporary Spare tires that you to also read the important...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 29

...passenger or light truck replacement tire on which becomes unserviceable due to the user) or after the date of purchase or the first 30% of treadwear, whichever comes first. The cost of mounting and balancing...etc.) and vehicle registration may be replaced at the adjustment location or by this limited warranty you . ship and materials limited warranty, it is worn less than 1/32nd (0.8mm) ...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing - Page 31

... pressure rating indicated on the vehicle (check vehicle and/or vehicle owner's manual for decal location) for more than three minutes or more than the recommended cold inflation pressure...maintained. SAFETY WARNING DISREGARDING ANY OF THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL MAY RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING SERIOUS PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. This...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 21

...coverage period, Ford Motor Company ...period for: • Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with... a GVWR of 8,500 pounds or less) - 8 years or 80,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for catalytic converter, onboard emissions diagnostic device, natural gas vehicle (NGV) module (Bi-fuel/CNG), electronic emission control unit, and transmission control module...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 22

..., onboard emissions diagnostic device, natural gas vehicle (NGV) module (Bi-fuel/CNG), electronic emission control unit, and transmission control module; - 2 years or 24,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts. • Heavy duty vehicles (vehicles with , misused, or abused. The warranty coverage period for: • Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with...
Warranty Guide 3rd Printing - Page 37

...). Ask your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires. This information is tailored to change. You may purchase Ford ESP from any Ford Motor Company dealer or see our website at Ford-ESP.com. NOTE: Repairs performed outside the United States, Canada, Guam or Puerto Rico are not eligible for certain maintenance and wear items); and...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing - Page 9

..., personal injury and death. Sudden changes in encouraging you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling, not sliding or spinning. Driving on sand When ...if you may be required from the outside. Ford joins the U. Forest Service and the Bureau of the trail. Driving Off-Road DRIVING OFF-ROAD "Tread Lightly" is an educational program designed to increase ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 448

... by reading this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may apply for service or vehicle end of California to the State of life disposal. For more you know and understand about your new Ford. In addition, certain fluids contained in separate publications. 4 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 459

... when a malfunction in braking performance may occur. Airbag readiness: If this time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. A significant decrease in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 15 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to the ON position...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 641

...injury. Placing objects on or over the airbag module as you can result in serious arm fractures or other than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation ... and non-Ford tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of additional equipment. 197 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 643

... of cornstarch, talcum powder (to Seat-mounted side airbag system later in this chapter. 199 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Because airbags must be replaced immediately. Refer to lubricate the bag) or sodium compounds (e.g., baking soda) that result from the airbag module as far away from the combustion process that occupants...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish) - Page 731

...roads. Illuminates when 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) is located behind the rear bumper/fascia. momentarily illuminates when the vehicle is selected. 4x4 4x4 LOW 287 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Illuminates when 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) is started...4X4 Low are only intended for concern. System indicator lights • 4X4 - momentarily illuminates when the vehicle ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 4

... of California to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this vehicle such as airbag modules, seat belt pretensioners, and button cell batteries may apply for service or vehicle end of life disposal. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on Ford Motor Company and its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 15

...light: To ! Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is not running, or in a position between ON and START, or by your authorized dealer. Airbag...If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to illuminate when the ... malfunction in braking performance may occur. Driving extended distances with the brake system warning light on , have...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 197

..., front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may affect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 197 Placing objects on or over the airbag inflation area may cause those objects to the Body Builders Layout Book for your arm over the airbag module as you can result in serious...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 199

If the air bag is toxic. The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger airbag modules (which may irritate the skin and eyes, but none of injury in a collision. Refer to Seat-mounted side airbag system later in this chapter • Safety Canopy™ system. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will...
Quick Reference Guide 2nd Printing - Page 2

... gearshift lever is directed. To activate the heated windshield, push the control. For detailed information, consult your new Ford Explorer by pressing the transmission control switch on what the road ahead gives you of potential vehicle problems with RSC system for intermittent wipers. Your primary responsibility is located in the O (Off) position. 2. Fan Speed: Press to...

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  • Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
  • Owner Guide 3rd Printing
  • Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing (Spanish)
  • Scheduled Maintenance Guide 3rd Printing
  • Warranty Guide 3rd Printing
  • Tire Warranty 1st Printing
  • Driving Your SUV or Truck 1st Printing
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