1998 Ford Explorer Support Question
1998 Ford Explorer Support Question
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Question posted by marklockwood642 on October 27th, 2013
Wont Start
acts like it is not pumping gas to carburator on a hill level it starts better
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
... and other vehicles for additional information on the 8 Should you start to roll so that you may steer in the direction of...locking of the slide until you regain control. If you may accelerate better than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won... conditions. If your "Owner's Guide" for stopping. Do not "pump" the brakes. Avoid sudden braking as to travel. 4WD or AWD...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
... a steep slope or hill, start in loss of vehicle control.
13 Driving off-road with 4WD or AWD
diagonally up or straight down. Too much power will use. Whenever driving on steep slopes or hills. It is better to back down a hill or steep incline, you might roll over the crest of a hill without the aid...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
Do not "pump" the brakes. Rapid pumping of the vehicle and trailer is less than or equal to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing ... combined total weight of the brake pedal will help you slow the vehicle and still maintain steering control. When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden hard braking as you could lose control. When you brake hard, the front wheels can't turn and if they...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
...by filling the fuel tank with good quality fuel and/or properly installing and securely tightening the gas cap. The fuel cap may misfire or run poorly.) 2. Examples are: 1. These temporary ..., excessive exhaust temperatures could damage your Check Engine light to the ON position and the fuel pump shut-off switch in the fuel. 3. After three driving cycles without these or any other ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
...) Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.
4WD HIGH
Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition switch is in the ON or START position and any door is near empty. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gauge or Fuel gauge in this chapter...CHECK ON position and the engine coolant temperature is high, the engine oil GAGE pressure is low or the fuel level is open.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 69
... system only if the alarm is sounding.
Controls and features
Disarming the system You can only be started with a key. SecuriLockி anti-theft system The SecuriLock anti-theft system provides an advanced level of the vehicle) to make sure the alarm disarms. • Unlock the doors by using your remote...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 104
... even when the brakes are applied. The front wheels are prevented from the hydraulic pump motor and pulsation in the instrument cluster illuminates for this tendency. The accompanying illustration... advantage of wheel lock up during brake applications and compensating for about five seconds when starting the vehicle. The ABS operates by environmental conditions such as cold, heat, moisture,...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 109
...cluster. Driving
N (Neutral) With the gearshift in N (Neutral), the vehicle can be started and is free to Driving while you tow in the position. Activate by pressing the transmission ...
(Overdrive) The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Hold the brake pedal down steep hills • additional engine braking is useful when: • driving with the gearshift in the Towing ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112
... steep downgrades. Not shown on the instrument cluster. To return to (Overdrive). Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode.
2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up or down steep hills • additional engine braking is useful whenever driving conditions (i.e., city traffic, hilly terrain, etc.) cause the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113
When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine ...gradually down the brake pedal. 2. Driving
and will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to hold your foot resting on a hill. Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 5. Driving a manual transmission (if equipped)
Using the clutch Vehicles equipped ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 120
...mud, clean off residue stuck to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. Apply the accelerator slowly and avoid spinning the wheels. Traction or brake capability may fail and ... components. Drive straight up, straight down or avoid the hill completely. Know the conditions on steep slopes. When climbing a steep hill, start in water, their fluids should not need to keep all...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
...steep (Overdrive) into grades. For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of D (Drive). When descending a steep hill, avoid sudden braking. Rapid pumping of direction on snow and ice. Eliminate frequent shifting by pressing and holding the SET ACCEL button (to resume... chapter.
121 Driving on the brake pedal. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 123
... on steep slopes. Rapid pumping of the vehicle. When driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to a lower gear from a higher gear once the ascent has started. avoid water higher than ... the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may damage the transmission. When climbing a steep hill, start in a lower gear rather than downshifting to rotating driveshafts and tires. This reduces strain on...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 124
...may shift frequently while driving up steep grades. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. Allow more stopping distance and drive slower than the manufacturer's ...off the ground, such as you normally would. Driving
If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by shifting out of (Overdrive) into D (Drive).
Under normal conditions, the ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 132
... towing tips • Practice turning, stopping and backing up or down steep hills. Additional electrical equipment may damage the electrical system resulting in your vehicle will require...the trailer wheels will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for assistance in an area before starting on a trip to local and Federal regulations.
Use a frame-mounted weight distributing ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 135
...SWITCH If the engine cranks but does not start after a collision, the fuel pump shut-off . If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switch is located on the switch... activate all hazard flashers simultaneously. • Depress control again to stop the electric fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt. 1.
Roadside emergencies
HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL Use ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 136
Roadside emergencies
The fuel pump shut-off switch is located in the vehicle are identified by a broken wire within the ... replacing any electrical components.
15
15
Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire.
136
Blown fuses are not working, a fuse may have blown. FUSES AND RELAYS Fuses If electrical components in the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
...The type of the NORMAL band). 2. Do not add fluid if the level is equipped with a 4.0L EFI engine, the fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking and adding... SOHC engine or a 5.0L engine, the fluid level should be near the center of fluid used . If your vehicle is low, add fluid in this range. 7. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 172
... wiping it is fully seated in P (Park) and leave the engine running. 4. If the fluid level is correct. 8. If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician.
If .... 5. The fluid level should be within the top hole area on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through the filler tube until the level is above the crosshatch...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 207
...183 quality ...184 safety information relating to automotive fuels ...182 Fuel gauge ...15 Fuel pump shut-off switch ...135 Fuse panels instrument panel ...138 power distribution box ...141 Fuses ... positions of the ignition ...35 Instrument panel lighting up panel and interior .22 Jump-starting your vehicle ...149,151 attaching cables ...149 disconnecting cables ...151 Keyless entry system autolock...
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