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...point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 27 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Change manual transmission fluid Change rear axle lubricant on 6F35... Replace fuel filter (except Escape, Mariner, F-Series [non Super Duty], Expedition/Navigator [short wheel base only], E-Series and Transit Connect) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 41 and 47).
...point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 27 2010 Scheduled Maintenance Guide (smg) Scheduled Maintenance Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Change manual transmission fluid Change rear axle lubricant on 6F35... Replace fuel filter (except Escape, Mariner, F-Series [non Super Duty], Expedition/Navigator [short wheel base only], E-Series and Transit Connect) Change automatic transmission fluid and filter (filter not required on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 41 and 47).
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 2nd Printing
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... and AWF-21 transaxles) Change manual transmission fluid Replace rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 41 and 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped... equipped) Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car and Mustang) Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km) Inspect and ...system and heat shields Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended...
... and AWF-21 transaxles) Change manual transmission fluid Replace rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see pages 41 and 47). Replace climate-controlled seat filter (if equipped... equipped) Replace fuel filter (Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Town Car and Mustang) Replace accessory drive belt(s) if not replaced in the last 100,000 miles (160,000 km) Inspect and ...system and heat shields Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread depth Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness, or drag Perform multi-point inspection (recommended...
Warranty Guide 4th Printing
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... (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints; Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support...
... (including all internal parts), hubs-automatic front locking (four-wheel drive), locking rings (four-wheel drive), seals and gaskets, universal and constant velocity joints; Front-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support bearing, drive shafts, final drive housing (including all internal parts), transmission case, transmission mounts; Rear-Wheel Drive: axle shafts, bearings (front and rear), center support...
Tire Warranty 1st Printing
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...mixing, matching, or replacing tires on tire rotation. If you have your vehicle owner's manual for instructions on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as a spare tire and/or wheel that winter tires be necessary to rotate your tires. detect irregular wear or vibration, have a dissimilar spare tire... negatively affect vehicle handling. Your tires should be checked and adjusted to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for all four wheel positions. This is molded into the sidewall. Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of different types in brand...
...mixing, matching, or replacing tires on tire rotation. If you have your vehicle owner's manual for instructions on 4-wheel drive vehicles, as a spare tire and/or wheel that winter tires be necessary to rotate your tires. detect irregular wear or vibration, have a dissimilar spare tire... negatively affect vehicle handling. Your tires should be checked and adjusted to check the vehicle manufacturer's Owner's Manual for all four wheel positions. This is molded into the sidewall. Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) definition of different types in brand...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...fluid is engaged. Illuminates solid when the system has been disabled (by the driver or as possible. Four-wheel drive high (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive is low. 17 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level... in the fuel tank is turned on, or remains on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Four-wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is active. Instrument Cluster O/D off: Illuminates when the O/D overdrive function of a system failure);
...fluid is engaged. Illuminates solid when the system has been disabled (by the driver or as possible. Four-wheel drive high (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive is low. 17 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Low fuel (if equipped): Illuminates when the fuel level... in the fuel tank is turned on, or remains on , contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Four-wheel drive low (if 4x4 equipped): Illuminates when LOW four-wheel drive low is active. Instrument Cluster O/D off: Illuminates when the O/D overdrive function of a system failure);
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...center of gravity, may handle differently than low-slung sport cars are designed to drive cautiously could result in these vehicles. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as slower speeds and ...driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Extra precautions, such as passenger cars any more than unloaded vehicles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 149 2010 Explorer...
...center of gravity, may handle differently than low-slung sport cars are designed to drive cautiously could result in these vehicles. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as slower speeds and ...driving a heavily loaded vehicle. Failure to perform satisfactorily under off-road conditions. Extra precautions, such as passenger cars any more than unloaded vehicles. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 149 2010 Explorer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to power itself. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 236 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Study your...
... traction which may enable you must use all four wheels to power itself. Tires, Wheels and Loading NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handle differently than passenger cars in the various driving conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. 236 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Study your...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in a few noticeable ways. How your vehicle. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 237 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All other vehicles ...in low traction situations, it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain...
...some other things held equal, a shorter wheelbase may accelerate better than two-wheel drive vehicle in a few noticeable ways. How your vehicle. WARNING: Do not become thoroughly familiar with a longer wheelbase. 237 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) All other vehicles ...in low traction situations, it the capability to approach inclines and drive over rough terrain without getting hung up to select different drive modes as the front drivetrain...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... to one side when you're driving, the wheels may result in irregular tire wear. Note: If your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at... of all four wheels. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may be corrected by an authorized dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading vehicle seems to pull to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. 247 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners...
... to one side when you're driving, the wheels may result in irregular tire wear. Note: If your tires wear more evenly, providing better tire performance and longer tire life. • Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)/All Wheel Drive (AWD) vehicles (front tires at... of all four wheels. An unbalanced tire and wheel assembly may be corrected by an authorized dealer. Tires, Wheels and Loading vehicle seems to pull to check for and correct any wheel misalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tire rotation. 247 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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.... FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information. A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system, refer to Message center in this chapter. 296 2010 Explorer...
.... FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) WARNING: For important information regarding safe operation of this type of vehicle, see Preparing to drive your vehicle in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information. A control in the message center allows the driver to disable the system, refer to Message center in this chapter. 296 2010 Explorer...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...-controlled four-wheel drive with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is selected. • 4X4 LOW - This mode is appropriate for severe winter and off -road, low-speed operation or when extra power is acceptable for use of the water. 297 2010 Explorer (exp) ... to /from 4WD Low for concern. This mode is normal and should be no reason for proper operation. Provides locked four-wheel drive power when extra power at reduced speeds is started . This is not recommended for off -road conditions, such as occasional clunks, but recommended...
...-controlled four-wheel drive with the Electronic Shift 4WD System, and 4WD Low is selected while the vehicle is selected. • 4X4 LOW - This mode is appropriate for severe winter and off -road, low-speed operation or when extra power is acceptable for use of the water. 297 2010 Explorer (exp) ... to /from 4WD Low for concern. This mode is normal and should be no reason for proper operation. Provides locked four-wheel drive power when extra power at reduced speeds is started . This is not recommended for off -road conditions, such as occasional clunks, but recommended...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... shift will not occur and the message center will display the appropriate information. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the above shift conditions are slipping. WARNING: Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to turn off indicating the shift is equipped with AWD, a spare... (4WD Low), wait for cornering at any of the AWD transfer case refer to control as well as deep snow, ice or shallow sand. 298 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
... shift will not occur and the message center will display the appropriate information. ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) For the lubricant specification and refill capacity of the above shift conditions are slipping. WARNING: Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are designed to turn off indicating the shift is equipped with AWD, a spare... (4WD Low), wait for cornering at any of the AWD transfer case refer to control as well as deep snow, ice or shallow sand. 298 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... of the pavement, slow down or if you must have all four wheels on dry, hard surfaced roads. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 300 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remember, your safety... be safer to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. • Drive slower in these vehicles. Driving You should be your primary concern. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire...
... of the pavement, slow down or if you must have all four wheels on dry, hard surfaced roads. To maintain steering and braking control of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 300 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Remember, your safety... be safer to perform satisfactorily under off the edge of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for consistently slippery or loose surfaces. • Drive slower in these vehicles. Driving You should be your primary concern. Doing so will produce excessive noise, increase tire...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in P (Park). Therefore, the vehicle is free to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in gear. Parking On some 4WD vehicles, when...designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you operate your vehicle. 302 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn ...
...chapter. Information on transfer case maintenance can be found in P (Park). Therefore, the vehicle is free to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. Avoid sharp turns, excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in gear. Parking On some 4WD vehicles, when...designed for cornering at speeds as high as utility and four-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than low-slung sports cars are designed to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you operate your vehicle. 302 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Turn ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on the most solid area of the vehicle. 303 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Once through water, determine the ...depth; Even AWD and 4WD vehicles can work against you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and...
...you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that a conventional two-wheel drive vehicle cannot. AWD Systems (if equipped) AWD uses all four wheels on the most solid area of the vehicle. 303 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Once through water, determine the ...depth; Even AWD and 4WD vehicles can work against you are driving over sand, apply the accelerator slowly and...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can 't turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to roll so that you may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the anti-lock brake system. 305 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Apply the accelerator slowly and... and if they aren't turning, you would use to climb up the hill to steer. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in neutral; If you start to slide while driving on snow and ice AWD and 4WD vehicles have to steer the vehicle. Do not...
... over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can 't turn the steering wheel in the direction you want to roll so that you may accelerate better than usual and consider using one of the anti-lock brake system. 305 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Apply the accelerator slowly and... and if they aren't turning, you would use to climb up the hill to steer. Drive slower than a two-wheel drive vehicle in snow and ice, it won 't be turning in neutral; If you start to slide while driving on snow and ice AWD and 4WD vehicles have to steer the vehicle. Do not...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... at any one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 319 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing... USA (fus) Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: ...
... at any one dissimilar spare tire/wheel at a time • Use commercial car washing equipment • Use snow chains on the cargo rack Drive cautiously when using a full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel and seek service as soon as possible. 319 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing... USA (fus) Full-size dissimilar spare without label on wheel When driving with the full-size dissimilar spare tire/wheel, do not: ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with steady pressure on cold mornings is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. 378 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • You may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle (for...
... inflated and use only recommended size. • Operating a vehicle with steady pressure on cold mornings is less fuel efficient than two-wheel-drive operation. • Close windows for high speed driving. 378 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Maintenance and Specifications • You may reduce fuel economy. • Resting your vehicle (for...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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... engine with grease fittings, periodic lubrication will be necessary. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, your hand between the extended running boards, if equipped, before working under the vehicle...changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element listed. A moving running . 384 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Add only enough fluid through the filler opening.... Note: Your vehicle's driveshaft is at the bottom of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. WARNING: To reduce the risk of any object under the vehicle. Refer to ...
... engine with grease fittings, periodic lubrication will be necessary. If your vehicle has four-wheel drive, your hand between the extended running boards, if equipped, before working under the vehicle...changing the air filter element, use only the air filter element listed. A moving running . 384 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus) Add only enough fluid through the filler opening.... Note: Your vehicle's driveshaft is at the bottom of the opening so that meets Ford specifications. WARNING: To reduce the risk of any object under the vehicle. Refer to ...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing
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...light ...211, 216 operation ...204, 212, 214 passenger airbag ...204, 212, 214 side airbag ...211 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...298 Ambulance packages ...6 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...363 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ......278-279 Anti-theft system ...162 Audio system (see Radio) ...39, 43, 50 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...288, 291 fluid, adding ...383 fluid, checking ...383 fluid, refill capacities ...387 fluid, ...222 in rear seat ...222 LATCH ...225 recommendations ...219 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)
...light ...211, 216 operation ...204, 212, 214 passenger airbag ...204, 212, 214 side airbag ...211 All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road ...298 Ambulance packages ...6 Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...363 Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ......278-279 Anti-theft system ...162 Audio system (see Radio) ...39, 43, 50 Automatic transmission driving an automatic overdrive ...288, 291 fluid, adding ...383 fluid, checking ...383 fluid, refill capacities ...387 fluid, ...222 in rear seat ...222 LATCH ...225 recommendations ...219 2010 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide, 2nd Printing USA (fus)