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...and clean body and door drain holes. engine cooling system level and strength. power steering fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. See your Owner's Guide for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus...Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for all interior and exterior lights. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. Retightening lug nuts ❑ On vehicles ...
...and clean body and door drain holes. engine cooling system level and strength. power steering fluid level. and clean sliding door contact switches, if equipped. See your Owner's Guide for the proper lug nut torque specification. 8 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus...Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check Check lap/shoulder belts and seat latches for all interior and exterior lights. safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, air bag, safety belt) for more information. Retightening lug nuts ❑ On vehicles ...
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... of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Service Engine Soon Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment... Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that your vehicle meet these specifications. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2008 ...
... of the Factory Authorized Systems Checks available at participating Ford and Lincoln Mercury Dealerships: Climate Control Service Engine Soon Light All Wheel Drive/Four-Wheel Drive Automatic Transmission Engine Cooling/Cabin Heating Suspension/Steering Charge/Start/Battery Wheel Alignment... Brakes And when your vehicle needs replacement parts, insist that your vehicle meet these specifications. Scheduled Maintenance 9 2008 ...
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... maintain the value of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check battery performance. Check windshield for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Recommended at every scheduled maintenance...leaks and damage. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle checked...
... maintain the value of horn, exterior lamps, turn signals and hazard warning lights. Check battery performance. Check windshield for wear and check air pressure, including spare. Scheduled Maintenance 13 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Recommended at every scheduled maintenance...leaks and damage. Check radiator, coolers, heater and air conditioning hoses. Inspect engine air filter. Inspect half shaft dust boots, if equipped. MULTI-POINT INSPECTION Parts Genuine Ford Collision Parts are manufactured to the same specifications as those on your vehicle checked...
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... Special Operating Conditions on page 42 and Exceptions on page 47) Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on all light trucks under 6,000 lbs. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) RO#: Inspect exhaust ... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Change manual transmission fluid (except Escape) Replace cabin air filter...
... Special Operating Conditions on page 42 and Exceptions on page 47) Change Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (see Exceptions on page 47 and Premium Gold Coolant Change Record on all light trucks under 6,000 lbs. Inspect half shaft boots (if equipped) RO#: Inspect exhaust ... play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 24 Scheduled Maintenance 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter Change manual transmission fluid (except Escape) Replace cabin air filter...
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...the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. Replace the externally-mounted remote filter element for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal ...Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all TorqShift transmissions (if equipped). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS...
...the transmission bottom pan (vehicles without externally-mounted remote filter only). Replace wheel bearing grease and grease seals on all light trucks over 6,000 lbs. Replace the externally-mounted remote filter element for end play and noise DEALER VALIDATION: Normal ...Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 25 2008 (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide USA (fus) Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) (except 3V engines) Change automatic transmission fluid on all TorqShift transmissions (if equipped). NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS...
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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). • your vehicle or engine is designed, built, and equipped to meet - EMISSIONS DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE During the warranty coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants that could prevent it is Covered? See WHAT IS COVERED for all other covered ...on pages 20-21. The warranty coverage period for: • Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for list ...
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). • your vehicle or engine is designed, built, and equipped to meet - EMISSIONS DEFECT WARRANTY COVERAGE During the warranty coverage period, Ford Motor Company warrants that could prevent it is Covered? See WHAT IS COVERED for all other covered ...on pages 20-21. The warranty coverage period for: • Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for list ...
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EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY COVERAGE Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford Motor Company will repair, replace, or adjust - Note that the warranty period begins on the Warranty Start Date as determined by an EPA approved ...Scheduled Maintenance Guide, and this booklet. 19 The warranty coverage period for: • Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts...
EMISSIONS PERFORMANCE WARRANTY COVERAGE Under Emissions Performance Warranty Coverage, Ford Motor Company will repair, replace, or adjust - Note that the warranty period begins on the Warranty Start Date as determined by an EPA approved ...Scheduled Maintenance Guide, and this booklet. 19 The warranty coverage period for: • Passenger cars, light duty trucks (vehicles with a gross vehicle weight over 8,500 pounds) - 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for covered diesel engine parts; - 5 years or 50,000 miles (whichever occurs first) for all other covered parts...
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These parts are covered by Emissions Warranties For Cars, Light Duty Trucks and Heavy Duty Vehicles • Air Flow Sensor • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Air/Fuel Feedback Control • Fuel Sensor (1) System and... • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic • Electronic Engine Control (OBD) System Sensors and Switches • NGV module (Bi-fuel/CNG) • Electronic Engine Control Unit (ECU) • PCV system and Oil Filler Cap • Emissions Labels • Secondary Air Injection System • ...
These parts are covered by Emissions Warranties For Cars, Light Duty Trucks and Heavy Duty Vehicles • Air Flow Sensor • Fuel Injector Supply Manifold • Air/Fuel Feedback Control • Fuel Sensor (1) System and... • Exhaust Pipe (Manifold to Catalyst) • Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL)/On-Board Diagnostic • Electronic Engine Control (OBD) System Sensors and Switches • NGV module (Bi-fuel/CNG) • Electronic Engine Control Unit (ECU) • PCV system and Oil Filler Cap • Emissions Labels • Secondary Air Injection System • ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may not be too high, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to indicate whether the vehicle...
... your authorized dealer as soon as possible. • Standard instrument cluster 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may not be too high, refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to indicate whether the vehicle...
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..., it will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is dangerous. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON, continues to the ON position. Driving...time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. It will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 15 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk...
..., it will BRAKE momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position when the engine is dangerous. If the brake system warning light does not illuminate at this light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned to ON, continues to the ON position. Driving...time, seek service immediately from your authorized dealer. It will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. 15 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Driving a vehicle with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be too high, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter... and Safety Restraints chapter to fasten your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster 16 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
...as soon as possible, switch off the engine and let cool. If the light remains ON while driving, the temperature of the engine may be too high, refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter... and Safety Restraints chapter to fasten your safety belt. Instrument Cluster Safety belt: Reminds you to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • Standard instrument cluster • Optional instrument cluster 16 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... system, refer to come on may not be checked. Instrument Cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is deactivated. 17 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be properly installed. When the ignition...
... system, refer to come on may not be checked. Instrument Cluster Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is deactivated. 17 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) If the light remains ON at start up or while driving, the tire pressure should be properly installed. When the ignition...
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... windshield washer fluid is opened . Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are...signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the message center display for a... are turned on or flash faster, check for the first time. 19 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
... windshield washer fluid is opened . Parking brake ON warning chime: Sounds when the parking brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is opened . Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are...signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. Turn signal: Illuminates when the left in the ignition in the message center display for a... are turned on or flash faster, check for the first time. 19 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)
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... switch again. To activate the heated windshield, the engine must be running at or near its warmed up to...176;F (4°C) or above, or • when the engine is turned off the heated windshield before 10 minutes have a...2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This is normal operation and will be noticed if the engine... is cold and running while the heated windshield control is pushed. The heated windshield will increase engine idle speed when the engine...maintain power to the other electrical functions in engine rpm will only last for approximately 1 minute...
... switch again. To activate the heated windshield, the engine must be running at or near its warmed up to...176;F (4°C) or above, or • when the engine is turned off the heated windshield before 10 minutes have a...2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) This is normal operation and will be noticed if the engine... is cold and running while the heated windshield control is pushed. The heated windshield will increase engine idle speed when the engine...maintain power to the other electrical functions in engine rpm will only last for approximately 1 minute...
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... system inspected by your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Lights chapter. 129 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the headlamps are operating electrical accessories when the engine is low and the brake system should be properly closed. If the... malfunctioning. Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not operating properly. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. If the warning stays on when the engine is burned out. Displayed when one bulb is operating at a low speed, turn off as many of a low fuel condition. CHECK...
... system inspected by your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) in the Lights chapter. 129 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Displayed when the headlamps are operating electrical accessories when the engine is low and the brake system should be properly closed. If the... malfunctioning. Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is not operating properly. CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM. If the warning stays on when the engine is burned out. Displayed when one bulb is operating at a low speed, turn off as many of a low fuel condition. CHECK...
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... when the liftgate or the liftgate glass is less than one bulb is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in the Driving chapter. 130 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped). For more information, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs...full. For more information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Driving chapter. Refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Lights chapter. Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value. Check the washer fluid level. FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (...
... when the liftgate or the liftgate glass is less than one bulb is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in the Driving chapter. 130 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) FOR 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N (if equipped). For more information, refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs...full. For more information, refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Driving chapter. Refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Lights chapter. Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value. Check the washer fluid level. FOR 4X4 LOW STOP VEHICLE (...
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... tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. FUEL LEVEL LOW. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is not operating properly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is driven more than 3 mph (5 km...) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Refer to Capless fuel filler system in the Lights chapter. 144 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to come on , have the system inspected by your Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
... tires in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. FUEL LEVEL LOW. PARK BRAKE ENGAGED. Displayed when the manual park brake is set, the engine is running and the vehicle is not operating properly. CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM. Displayed when the braking system is driven more than 3 mph (5 km...) and the Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) is in the Tires, Wheels and Loading chapter. Refer to Capless fuel filler system in the Lights chapter. 144 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Refer to come on , have the system inspected by your Tire Pressure Monitoring System...
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Driver Controls CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value. Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is stopped. Displayed ... are opened to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter. For more information, refer to assist entering and exiting the vehicle. 145 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK TURN LAMP. For more information, refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in ...
Driver Controls CHECK HIGHBEAM LAMP. Check the washer fluid level. Refer to Replacing headlamp bulbs in the Lights chapter. Displayed when the engine oil life reaches 5% or less of the Oil Life Start Value. Displayed when 4X4 LOW is selected while the vehicle is stopped. Displayed ... are opened to Using the Control trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter. For more information, refer to assist entering and exiting the vehicle. 145 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) CHECK TURN LAMP. For more information, refer to Using the Control trac 4WD system in ...
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...the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition from the ignition. 7. Remove ...turning the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the first coded key from the ignition. Turn the ignition from Step 1. 166 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from...
...the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the second previously programmed coded key from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to your vehicle's engine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 3. Turn the ignition from the ignition. 7. Remove ...turning the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove the first coded key from the ignition. Turn the ignition from Step 1. 166 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) To program additional new unprogrammed key(s), wait twenty seconds and then repeat this procedure from...
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... starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter. ON, all electrical accessories off. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Preparing to Starting the engine in dry grass or ... other damage. Always open the garage door before or during starting is not running. 3. START, cranks the engine. For more instructions. 263 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not start a fire. This position also shuts the...
... starting a fuel-injected engine, don't press the accelerator before you have difficulty starting the vehicle, refer to start the engine. See Guarding against exhaust fumes in this chapter. ON, all electrical accessories off. 2. Warning lights illuminated. Preparing to Starting the engine in dry grass or ... other damage. Always open the garage door before or during starting is not running. 3. START, cranks the engine. For more instructions. 263 2008 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus) Do not start a fire. This position also shuts the...