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96 Ford Explorer Check Gage Light When Braking

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

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Owner's Manual - Page 34

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Owner's Manual - Page 77

...the red reset button down. Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle. Check under the vehicle again for ...leaking fuel. 3. Turn the ignition key ON for fuel pump shut-off switch 75 If you can try to OFF. 2. Reset button for a few seconds, then turn it OFF. 5. Starting Your Explorer...

Owner's Manual - Page 82

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Owner's Manual - Page 83

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Owner's Manual - Page 89

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Owner's Manual - Page 106

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Owner's Manual - Page 145

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Owner's Manual - Page 230

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Owner's Manual - Page 247

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Owner's Manual - Page 263

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Owner's Manual - Page 264

...brakes checked as soon as possible. You should have your dealer or a qualified service technician. Occasional brake squeal during normal operation the brake pedal seems "low", it may indicate the need for a brake...your brakes inspected by Ford Motor Company may adversely affect vehicle stopping ability. 264 Should the Anti-lock system activate unexpectedly or the Anti-lock Warning Light ...

Owner's Manual - Page 267

...Explorer RWARNING When parking, do not take these precautions, your vehicle in an emergency if the normal brakes fail. They may drive and handle differently from the parking brake...accustomed to stop a moving vehicle, but the Brake System light remains on, have the brakes checked immediately. Use care until you pull the parking brake release lever. Never leave your vehicle unattended ...

Owner's Manual - Page 349

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Owner's Manual - Page 376

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Owner's Manual - Page 377

... should be necessary at the intervals shown in the master cylinder which lights the BRAKE warning light on the master cylinder. Check the brake fluid at the fluid level in the plastic brake fluid reservoir on the instrument panel when the brake fluid level is equipped with a brake fluid level indicator in the Maintenance Schedule and Record booklet...

Owner's Manual - Page 378

... that the fluid level is excessively low - below the seam or ridge on your brakes. NOTE: If brake fluid is low, carefully clean and remove the cap from the reservoir. If brake fluid contacts eyes, flush eyes with Ford High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AA, C6AZ-19542-BA, or equivalent DOT 3 fluid meeting...

Owner's Manual - Page 400

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Owner's Manual - Page 410

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Owner's Manual - Page 427

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