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Owner's Manual - Page 3

Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Explorer ...Quick Index ... 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 ... Index ...Service Station ...

Owner's Manual - Page 7

...accident. Even though you may still be eligible. This optional contract provides service protection for your Explorer, many of its operating characteristics are similar to read and understand the contents of a four...basic warranty that comes with other vehicles of safe driving also apply to purchase the Ford Extended Service Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. Although this ...

Owner's Manual - Page 69

... left or right until the key turns freely. 67 LOCK is stuck in the LOCK position and will not turn the key from theft. 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 operate while...

Owner's Manual - Page 71

... inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Further, on the floor: 1. Turn the key to OFF. 3. Remove the key. If your foot from the service brake. 4. Starting Your Explorer 3. RWARNING Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in your vehicle. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 6. Turn the ignition key to people...

Owner's Manual - Page 72

Exhaust fumes are turned off when starting. 3. Fuel-Injected Engines When starting a fuel-injected engine, the most important thing to remember is to Start Your Vehicle RWARNING Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or other accessories are toxic. See Safety Restraints in a stopped vehicle for details about when to use the accelerator when ...

Owner's Manual - Page 73

Starting Your Explorer Before you start your vehicle, you should test the warning lights on the instrument panel to the START position (cranking) until the engine starts. If you do not flood the engine, then try again. 71 Turn the key to make sure that they work. Allow the key to return to Start...the engine, then try again. Starting Your Engine To start in turning the key, rotate ...

Owner's Manual - Page 74

... normally runs high. Have the vehicle checked. 72 Whenever you start , the fuel pump shut-off switch may have the idle speed checked. If the engine does not start after the starter stops, then try , turn the key to reset the switch see Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch later in this chapter. A computer system...

Owner's Manual - Page 75

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Owner's Manual - Page 76

... in a major jolt. Once the shut-off switch may have been triggered. If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or Does Not Start After a Collision The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch is a device intended to...

Owner's Manual - Page 77

... warning lights before driving your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. If you do not see or smell fuel, you see or smell fuel, push the red reset button down. Reset button for a few seconds, then turn it OFF. 5. Starting Your Explorer If your vehicle. If you can try to OFF. 2. Turn...

Owner's Manual - Page 79

... medium or high with the function control knob on any position (except OFF or MAX A/C) and the temperature control knob at least one inch (2.5 cm). Starting Your Explorer Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open the windows at a comfortable level. 77 s AIR CONDITIONING - Set fan speed...

Owner's Manual - Page 86

... Check Engine Warning Light may come on the fourth engine start up , the Check Engine Warning Light should turn off the engine. Remove and replace the fuel cap, making sure it means that a malfunction occurred and...to have the engine serviced. If the light comes on rare occasions while you suspect the fuel cap is not properly installed, pull off on and you are driving the vehicle, it ...

Owner's Manual - Page 105

...one of them is burned out. Check Tail Lamps This warning message is displayed when you start your vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine and wait at the correct level. If ... is displayed, check the level of fuel. Low Oil Level This warning message is displayed when your oil: 1. If this warning message is low, add oil, but do not overfill. Use the dipstick to drain back...

Owner's Manual - Page 230

Unit Loading Instructions 1. Open Compact Disc Changer unit by using buttons on the Audio System. Figure 1 230 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 291

... eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting to j (Overdrive) whenever practical for optimum powertrain cooling and fuel economy. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING Always replace a fuse with one that you can brake gradually. This can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. If additional braking is located on hot days. If you use the speed...

Owner's Manual - Page 311

... that your vehicle be towed with slingbelt equipment. Ford Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook or slingbelt towing procedure. 311 Roadside Emergencies The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have your vehicle...

Owner's Manual - Page 317

s Jump-start your battery if it in your vehicle if you are locked out. s Tow your wallet for roadside assistance yourself, Ford Motor Company will cover the following: s Mount your...States call 1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006). s Bring you fuel if you need if you have a flat tire. Should you run out. Customer Assistance Roadside Assistance Ford Motor Company has set ...

Owner's Manual - Page 343

... or a qualified service technician. Servicing Your Explorer In some parts of the country, "premium" grade fuels are experiencing starting and smooth warm-up " when your fuel tank if you use a high-quality fuel. 343 s preventing the fuel system from rusting. s preventing the fuel lines from vapor lock in high altitude areas. Fuel Quality If you are sold with...

Owner's Manual - Page 409

... through all rubber parts free from exterior surfaces, rear wheel housing and underside of the fuel pump nozzle. Engine s Start engine every 15 days. Run at fast idle until the first automatic shutoff of front fenders. Servicing Your Explorer s If vehicles are stored outside, they require regular maintenance to oxidation. Body s Wash vehicle...

Owner's Manual - Page 427

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