1996 Ford Explorer Support Question
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Question posted by valbroo on October 17th, 2013
96 Ford Explorer V8 How Does The Starting System Work
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Owner's Manual - Page 3
Starting Your Explorer
...67
Warning Lights and Gauges ...79 Instrument Panel Controls ...Steering Column Controls ...Features ...Electronic Sound Systems ...109 135 147 207 245 295 317 323 327 333 411 421 444
Driving Your Explorer ...Roadside Emergencies ...Customer Assistance ...
Table of Contents
Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 9
... Reporting Safety Defects
Accessories...
Owner's Manual - Page 4
...Guiding Principles s Quality comes first. s You are judged. Our work must strive for its integrity and for excellence in our services, our human relations, our... competitiveness, and our profitability.
Introductory Information
Ford's Commitment to You
At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous commitment to our success.
In short...
Owner's Manual - Page 7
...principles of safe driving also apply to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. However, your Explorer, many of its operating characteristics are similar to those... for your option to operators of the two-wheel drive Explorer. If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of a four-wheel ...
Owner's Manual - Page 69
... .
ACCESSORY allows some of the key in 1 (First) (manual transmission). LOCK is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or in the ignition lock cylinder. Starting Your Explorer
Ignition
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
The positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to protect your...
Owner's Manual - Page 70
... Ignition
Procedures for removing your key from the ignition. Set the parking brake fully before you start the engine. Never leave your foot from the ignition will sound if you open the driver...release lever which allows you to test the brake warning light. OFF allows you to make sure they work before removing your vehicle unattended with the key in P (Park). 2. ON allows you to test...
Owner's Manual - Page 71
..., or pets alone in your foot from
the service brake.
4. They could quickly become high enough to cause severe and possibly fatal injuries to LOCK. 4.
Starting Your Explorer
3. Put the gearshift in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Remove the key. Further, on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 73
... the ON position. 3. s At temperatures above 10˚F (-12˚C): If the engine does not
start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to make sure that they work. Starting Your Explorer
Before you start in five (5) seconds on the first try, turn the key to OFF, wait approximately ten...
Owner's Manual - Page 75
...grass or other damage. Starting Your Explorer
RWARNING Extended idling at night to disconnect the engine block heater before you can plug it in at high engine speeds can start a fire. RWARNING To...730;F ( 29˚C) or below consistently during the winter months. NOTE: Be sure to start your vehicle in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other dry ground...
Owner's Manual - Page 77
...Check all vehicle warning lights before driving your vehicle. Turn the key in the ignition to start after a collision or major jolt:
1. Turn the ignition key ON for fuel pump ...you see or smell fuel, you may have a different mechanical problem.
4. Starting Your Explorer
If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again.
6. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. Check under...
Owner's Manual - Page 79
... are stopped in outside air. s AIR CONDITIONING - Set fan speed to bring in an open area for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. Starting Your Explorer
Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at a comfortable level.
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Owner's Manual - Page 82
... The BRAKE light indicates that the brake fluid level is low, the brake system should be working . All of the warning lights and gauges alert you have released the parking brake fully, ...sections detail what each of the lights listed are on when you turn the ignition key to START to possible problems with your dealer or a qualified service technician. Brake warning light symbols
81...
Owner's Manual - Page 84
...or a group of these things happen, even intermittently, have the air bag system serviced at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Warning Lights and Gauges
Safety belt warning light symbol
Air Bag Readiness ...when the ignition key is turned to the ON position to verify that the indicator bulb is working and the air bag system is indicated by one or more of the following: the readiness...
Owner's Manual - Page 97
... you press one of these switches. The following pages describe the operation of the individual switches.
96 The Electronic Message Center (If equipped)
The Electronic Message Center (M/C) display, located in the center of the floor console, works only when your ignition is powered, the display goes through a self-test by displaying a blank...
Owner's Manual - Page 164
If not, wait 30 seconds and
repeat steps 1 through 6.
8. Turn the ignition key back to work from the door switch even when deactivated at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
164 Replacing the batteries
The remote entry transmitter is powered by a long chirp) if the remote Memory Seat feature was activated.
...
Owner's Manual - Page 230
Figure 1
230
Unit Loading Instructions
1. Open Compact Disc Changer unit by using buttons on the Audio System. Ford 6-CD Changer (If equipped)
The Ford Explorer 6-CD Changer is mounted in your center console and holds 6 CDs, all controlled by sliding door rearward
(Figure 1).
Owner's Manual - Page 247
...shift from P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature. Start the vehicle. If you need to shift out of P (Park... NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING. 247 Once you move unexpectedly and injure someone. Remove the ...vehicle is equipped with the brake pedal depressed:
1. Driving Your Explorer
RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your brakelamps may move the...
Owner's Manual - Page 249
... is being driven. The Transmission Control Indicator Light will not be used to the normal j Overdrive operation, press the transmission control switch again.
Upshifts from start -up . Driving Your Explorer
Transmission control switch (located on downgrades. This position provides 2 (Second) gear operation only. When to use 2 (Second)
Use 2 (Second) to...
Owner's Manual - Page 263
.... This is an indication that the 4WABS system is working correctly and is switched on the instrument cluster will momentarily...normal. During bulb proveout, the ABS light on . NOTE: After starting the vehicle and upon initial drive-off, the driver may notice ...brake pedal and a noise from the engine compartment. Driving Your Explorer
RWARNING The Anti-lock system does NOT assist the vehicle in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 321
...of the Board are based on the dealer and Ford, but customers may be initiated.
321 The decisions of delivery (warranty start date), you have other options available to indicate... your acceptance or rejection of their business leadership qualities. Customer Assistance
How Does the Board Work? If the involved...
Owner's Manual - Page 335
RWARNING Do not start your vehicle from
moving unexpectedly. Set the parking brake fully, and make sure ... applying downward pressure on :
1. Hood release handle
2. Pull the hood release handle, located below the steering
column. Servicing Your Explorer
Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is
securely latched in P (Park) (automatic transmission) or...
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