1998 Ford Explorer Support Question
1998 Ford Explorer Support Question
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Question posted by ksawatzky521 on March 25th, 2013
Does The 1998 Explorer Have A Engine Block Coolant Drain Plug? If So Where?
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Answer #1: Posted by guylamar2006 on March 25th, 2013 9:06 PM
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Place a catch pan beneath the radiator under the petcock valve. On your vehicle it is located on the bottom, drivers side part of the radiator. Open the petcock valve, it will be facing the engine. Remove your radiator cap to allow the system to breath while draining. Once the flow stops from the petcock valve you can tighten it back up and refill the radiator with a proper blend of anti-freeze and water (follow instruction on anti-freeze bottle)
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Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
...filtration systems Cargo nets Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window ... warranty information and availability. See your vehicle
and meets or exceeds Ford's rigid engineering and safety specifications. Not all models. Ford accessories for your dealer for up ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in the ON or START position and any door is open. Four wheel drive... empty.
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Check gage Illuminates when the key is in the CHECK ON position and the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oil GAGE pressure is low or the fuel level is in this chapter for more information.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
... or hot. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the ignition and let the engine cool. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and care chapter. Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine is overheating. At normal operating temperature, the needle remains within the normal area (the area between the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
... change . The display OIL TEMP SIGNAL ERROR indicates a problem with the system. The message center will tell you the percent of the following systems: • engine oil life left • engine oil level • voltage level • engine coolant temperature • washer fluid level • automatic ride control (if equipped) • fuel level The...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 102
...again. 3. Release the accelerator when the engine starts. 4. Using the engine block heater (if equipped) An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting the vehicle. They ...
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STARTING THE ENGINE 1. For best results, plug the heater in the night before starting the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156
... unexpectedly. • Manual transmission: 1. Turn off • Automatic transmission: 1. Block the wheels to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Maintenance and care
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS To help you service your vehicle: • We highlight do-it-yourself items in the engine compartment for easy location. • We provide a ''Service Guide'' which...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 157
... to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Working with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is located under the steering column on • Automatic transmission: 1. Block the wheels to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is running . • Manual transmission: 1. Lift...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 158
... 2. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Engine coolant reservoir
158 Clutch fluid reservoir (manual transmission only) 8. Brake fluid reservoir 7. Battery 9. Air filter assembly 10. Engine oil fill cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 5. Maintenance and care
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L EFI engine
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 159
Windshield washer fluid reservoir Transmission fluid dipstick Engine oil fill cap Engine oil dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Battery Power steering fluid reservoir Air filter assembly Engine coolant reservoir
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 160
.... 2. Engine coolant reservoir Windshield washer fluid reservoir Engine oil fill cap Automatic transmission fluid dipstick Brake fluid reservoir Battery Power steering fluid reservoir Engine oil dipstick Air filter assembly
ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Check the engine oil each time you fuel your vehicle. 1. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 166
... understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in the reservoir at least once a month. ENGINE COOLANT Check the level of the coolant in this chapter.
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Do not put engine coolant in the container for fuel.
If the level is highlighted with a symbol...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 167
... the cap. Maintenance and care
If the engine coolant has not been checked for the windshield washer fluid. Adding engine coolant Do not put engine coolant in Canada, Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant that all the pressure has been released, use engine coolant, antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of coolant and distilled water as soon as possible...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 168
... Capacities and specifications chapter. Do not use of engine coolant and water in your engine cooling system. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company recommends that the coolant will protect all coolant recycling processes produce coolant which you drive in Ford cooling systems for recycling and disposing of engine coolant per month. Have your community's regulations and standards...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
.... 6. Do not add fluid if the level is low, add fluid in the Capacities and specifications chapter.
170 Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge will be in this range. 7. If the fluid is in the FULL HOT range. The type of...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 192
... washer to remove any bugs and tar before waxing vehicle. The high pressure fluid could be repaired with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Cover the highlighted areas to remove. Maintenance and care
Waxing your vehicle Wax when water stops beading on the products. Use only...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 204
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Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number) is stamped on the driver side ...TOWING - MFD. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case (if so equipped). 204
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 206
... headlamps on ...11 Cleaning your vehicle ...191 206 built-in child seat ...195 engine compartment ...192 fabric ...194 instrument panel ...194 plastic parts ...194 safety belts ...194... control system ...185 Engine ...202 service points ...158,159,160 Engine block heater ...102 Engine coolant checking and adding ...166,167 disposal ...168 refill capacities ...168 Engine oil ...160,163 changing...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 14
... and adjust air pressure. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 176,000 KILOMETERS (110,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months.
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 25
... AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 105,000 KILOMETERS (63,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift...leaks, damage or loose parts. check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace PCV valve. u Replace spark plugs. E4OD have no normally scheduled fluid ...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing - Page 32
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190,000 KILOMETERS (114,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. ...transmission shift linkage. u Replace spark plugs. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 195,000 KILOMETERS (117,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. check coolant strength every 25,000 km (...
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