1996 Ford Explorer Support Question
1996 Ford Explorer Support Question
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Question posted by hankditoro on September 9th, 2013
My 4-wheel Drive Manual Trans '96 Explorer Has Rolled Backwards On Its Own.
Several times over the years after parking and putting the trans into 1st gear and setting the emergency my car rolls backwards even when parked on a gradual slope. Once it rolled into the side of a police car. Why does this occur?
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Owner's Manual - Page 7
... Extended Service Plan at the time of purchase, you may not select a 4WD or AWD option for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan. See your dealer for your Explorer, many of its operating characteristics are similar to read and understand the contents of the two-wheel drive Explorer. Although this special supplement is...
Owner's Manual - Page 124
s To prevent humidity buildup inside your vehicle, always
drive with
the flow of air flow.
Three fan speed positions are available and are built... bottom of
your dealer to the upper console registers when Q is selected.
124
s Do not put objects under the front seats that might occur. R (Floor) Airflow will allow your EATC System which will be to readily identify problems that...
Owner's Manual - Page 144
... control to a higher speed, you take your vehicle speed will return to the set at 60 mph (96 km/h). s Press and hold the COAST switch. Transmission control switch
Accelerating With the...feature that allows you are currently set at 65 mph (104 km/h) and tap the COAST switch 5 times your foot off the accelerator, the vehicle will decrease and set speed. Resetting the Speed Control...
Owner's Manual - Page 145
... temporarily resume manual speed control while driving up a steep grade in
increments of the SET-ACCEL switch. Turning the Speed Control Off
You can cancel the speed control while you are driving over 30... with the SET ACCEL switch, or returned to the previous set speed with the RSM switch, as long as you are currently set at 60 mph (96 km/h) and tap the SET-ACCEL switch 5 times your vehicle ...
Owner's Manual - Page 169
... occurs. It may not disarm. However, if vehicle speed exceeds 58 mph (93 km/h), the system will raise again if vehicle speed is designed to maximize ride comfort. Like the two wheel drive mode...the vehicle at a constant level if a load is automatically set based on driver and road inputs to the end of two or four wheel drive modes. The vehicle will lower the vehicle to its lowest...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
When starting your vehicle, the overdrive system will automatically be made by manually shifting to select O/D ON or O/D OFF any time the vehicle is being driven. Upshifts from start -up . Driving Your Explorer
Transmission control switch (located on the end of the gearshift lever)
To return the transmission to the proper speed.
249 The Transmission...
Owner's Manual - Page 256
... vehicle has.
4WD Systems - Control Trac
The Control Trac 4WD system functions in three modes. This increases traction, enabling you to power itself. In two-wheel drive mode, power is not recommended. Operating the vehicle in 4WD LOW on dry pavement is delivered only to the front axle as required for increased...
Owner's Manual - Page 257
Driving Your Explorer
s 4WD LOW mode - Only the 4WD LOW light is in two-wheel drive. Electric shift switch
To shift from two-wheel drive to 2WD; The initial shift from 4WD AUTO to Two-Wheel Drive:
Rotate the... panel to 4WD AUTO. Because of possible damage to drivetrain components, never shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4WD AUTO:
To shift into 4WD AUTO, rotate the 4WD switch located on the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 258
...a viscous clutch that distributes torque to Automatic Ride Control in the Features chapter. For Explorers equipped with a manual transmission. Refer to the front and rear differentials (approximately 35% front and 65% rear...panel to 4WD AUTO or 2WD. All-Wheel Drive System (If equipped)
If your vehicle is equipped with All-Wheel Drive (AWD), power is full-time and has no external controls.
Owner's Manual - Page 259
... cautiously to large total gear reduction. Know the terrain or examine maps of superior traction in question before driving. Driving Off Road with 4-Wheel Drive and AWD
Vehicles equipped with four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive are especially equipped for driving on the road. s Do not use four-wheel drive. When using four-wheel drive or all-wheel drive, maintain steering wheel control at all...
Owner's Manual - Page 261
... cars are self-adjusting. If so equipped, keep the vehicle in these vehicles. They do not require service other vehicle. Brakes
Front Disc Brakes
The front disc brakes are designed to perform satisfactorily under off -road applications. Rapid pumping of off -road conditions. Driving Your Explorer
When climbing a steep hill, start in a lower gear...
Owner's Manual - Page 293
... into gear and release the parking brake. s Have another person
retrieves the chocks.
293 Driving Your Explorer
Vehicles with your left foot. s For manual transmissions - apply the service brake and
shift into N (Neutral) while still maintaining pressure on a grade:
s Apply the brake pedal and hold . Set the parking brake fully. If your vehicle is equipped with four-wheel drive...
Owner's Manual - Page 300
... of vehicle. s tow a trailer. If 4WD operation is necessary, do not follow these precautions, the tire could result in a permanent reduction in effectiveness. s engage four-wheel drive on the tire decal. s use the temporary spare tire continuously or do not operate at speeds above 50 miles (80 km).
Owner's Manual - Page 313
... All-Wheel Drive. Roadside Emergencies
Neutral Tow Feature
Neutral tow feature is an option which can be exceeded, you must:
313 The following guidelines, by powertrain combination, are no wrecker or recreational vehicle towing restrictions on method or distance if the above feature is not available on the ground.
4 x 2 - Automatic transmission
s Release the parking...
Owner's Manual - Page 314
... must be off when the 4WD switch is 55 mph (88 km/h), unlimited distance.
4 x 2 - Manual transmission
s Release the parking brake.
s Maximum distance is in the instrument panel will be set and the wheels blocked to ensure proper
position when reconnecting the driveshaft. s Disconnect the driveshaft at the rear differential and properly
support it under...
Owner's Manual - Page 315
... parking brake must be set and the wheels blocked to avoid
excessive loads on the front-wheel drive system. Limited vehicle operation, such as driving the vehicle while at your dealership.
For manual ...Avoid quick acceleration and steep grades.
315 s Drive the vehicle only on good surface roads to ensure the vehicle does not roll.
Roadside Emergencies
If a distance of 50 miles (80 km...
Owner's Manual - Page 403
... at varying speeds between 45
and 60 mph (72-97 km/h) (manual transmissions use 5th gear).
10. Idle in drive (manual
transmissions use 5th gear) for approximately 5 minutes.
9. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and 60 mph (72-97 km/h) (manual transmissions use 5th gear) for 5 minutes at the selected
speed between 45 and 60 mph...
Owner's Manual - Page 421
... ...tone generator ...wearing safety belts ...Air cleaner filter location ...specifications ...Air suspension, check air ride system warning, message center ...Alarm, activating remote personal...All wheel drive ...Ambulance packages ...Antenna, radio (see also Brake...Anti-theft system arming the system...description ...disarming an untriggered system ...disarming a triggered system...67 ...204...
Owner's Manual - Page 429
......Foreign registration ...Four-Wheel Drive vehicles description ...driving off road ...special notice ...Four-wheeling with Ford supplement ...... ...running out of fuel ...safety information relating to automotive fuels . storing your vehicle with EPA fuel economy estimates. filling your vehicle ...treating emergencies ...334 . 243 . 139 . 136 . 299 . 131 . 319 . . 4 . 324 . 324 . 325 . 256 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 435
... Feb 29 09:21:09 1996
Index
Manual transmission (continued) shifting gears ...shift speeds ...Master cylinder, brakes...Message... Traffic Safety Administration ...323 New vehicle break-in ...5
O
Octane rating ...Odometer description ...trip odometer ...Off road driving, 4-wheel drive ...Oil filter ...Oil (see Engine oil) ...Oil viscosity...On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system ...342 ...94 ......
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