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Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and ...or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 215 217 220 224 232 248 262 263 265 Accessories Index 272 274...
Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and ...or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 215 217 220 224 232 248 262 263 265 Accessories Index 272 274...
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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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...system has been detected. Low tire warning (if equipped): Illuminates when the low tire warning system is not charging properly. CHECK GAGE 12 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, ...fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is enabled. Hi temp low oil (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is at ...
...system has been detected. Low tire warning (if equipped): Illuminates when the low tire warning system is not charging properly. CHECK GAGE 12 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, ...fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is enabled. Hi temp low oil (if equipped): Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high or the engine oil pressure is at ...
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Instrument Cluster Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the ON position. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in revolutions per minute. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by a qualified ...: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 17 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the oil level is located. The arrow next to Filling the tank in motion...
Instrument Cluster Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in the ON position. Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in revolutions per minute. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by a qualified ...: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information. 17 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If the oil level is located. The arrow next to Filling the tank in motion...
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... that can move the glass panel of the control until the glass panel stops moving . Press and release the rear portion of the vehicle. 56 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the front portion... of the control until the glass panel stops moving . If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is equipped with an automatic, one -touch opening feature. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the control. ...
... that can move the glass panel of the control until the glass panel stops moving . Press and release the rear portion of the vehicle. 56 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) To close the moon roof from the vent position, press and hold the front portion... of the control until the glass panel stops moving . If the battery is disconnected, discharged, or a new battery is equipped with an automatic, one -touch opening feature. To close the shade, pull it toward the front of the control. ...
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... Do not program HomeLink with a single built-in the garage. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener that a new battery be turned to the second (or "ACC") position for programming and/or operation of most current transmitters to stop and reverse features as...meet current U.S. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that people and objects are out of the radio-frequency signal. 57 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Some vehicles may seriously hurt themselves. Do not use in other...
... Do not program HomeLink with a single built-in the garage. federal safety standards (this includes any garage door opener that a new battery be turned to the second (or "ACC") position for programming and/or operation of most current transmitters to stop and reverse features as...meet current U.S. new HomeLink equipped vehicle purchase). It is also suggested that people and objects are out of the radio-frequency signal. 57 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Some vehicles may seriously hurt themselves. Do not use in other...
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...in the message center. If you RESET this warning message, this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. This value is disconnected. 66 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For the first several minutes, or few miles of Ethanol in your recent driving ... this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you have approximately 80 km (50 miles) to a factory default value if the battery is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Press and release RESET in order to correctly detect the added fuel. Remember to...
...in the message center. If you RESET this warning message, this function from the INFO menu to display a timer. This value is disconnected. 66 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For the first several minutes, or few miles of Ethanol in your recent driving ... this function from the INFO menu estimates approximately how far you have approximately 80 km (50 miles) to a factory default value if the battery is not the same as the average fuel economy display. Press and release RESET in order to correctly detect the added fuel. Remember to...
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... doors. This feature turns on using the dimmer control or • any ignition position. The battery saver feature will not work. If there is turned to the 3 (ON) position. Note: The interior lamps will not flash. 81 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The inside lights will not...
... doors. This feature turns on using the dimmer control or • any ignition position. The battery saver feature will not work. If there is turned to the 3 (ON) position. Note: The interior lamps will not flash. 81 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The inside lights will not...
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... transmitter if desired. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 83 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Press the battery down to local regulations when disposing of the remote entry transmitter...
... transmitter if desired. The remote transmitter should operate normally after battery replacement. 83 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type three-volt lithium battery CR2032 or equivalent. Press the battery down to local regulations when disposing of the remote entry transmitter...
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...) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is available from your authorized dealer. Enter the factory set 5-digit entry code; The battery saver will not turn off position for the illuminated entry system to ensure a good activation. The keypad can be set to the off the interior...own 5-digit personal entry code. The inside lights will shut off if: • they have been turned on with the factory set code. 85 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can also create your own personal entry code:...
...) position, or • the remote transmitter lock control is available from your authorized dealer. Enter the factory set 5-digit entry code; The battery saver will not turn off position for the illuminated entry system to ensure a good activation. The keypad can be set to the off the interior...own 5-digit personal entry code. The inside lights will shut off if: • they have been turned on with the factory set code. 85 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can also create your own personal entry code:...
Owner's Manual
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...shift scheduling will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in P (Park... shift quality. This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts; Always come to relearn these operating parameters. during this position. 147 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in gear: • Start the...
...shift scheduling will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters, much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected. Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle in P (Park... shift quality. This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts; Always come to relearn these operating parameters. during this position. 147 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) N (Neutral) With the gearshift lever in gear: • Start the...
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... is not in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your battery. 174 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-665-2006. ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you...
... is not in Canada, for uninterrupted Roadside Assistance coverage, you may purchase extended coverage prior to your battery. 174 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call 1-800-665-2006. ROADSIDE COVERAGE BEYOND BASIC WARRANTY In the United States, you...
Owner's Manual
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... coil, A/C clutch contact Heated seats Not used Overdrive cancel switch PATS Rear wiper module, Cluster Power mirror, Manual climate control, TPMS Delayed accessory relay coil/Battery saver coil and contact/Reading and glove box lamps Flexible fuel pump Restraint Control Module (RCM) Memory driver seat switch, Driver seat module, Body Security... Module (BSM), PATS LED Instrument cluster, Compass, Flasher coil ABS, IVD Controller 18 19 20 10A 10A 5A 21 22 178 5A 10A REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
... coil, A/C clutch contact Heated seats Not used Overdrive cancel switch PATS Rear wiper module, Cluster Power mirror, Manual climate control, TPMS Delayed accessory relay coil/Battery saver coil and contact/Reading and glove box lamps Flexible fuel pump Restraint Control Module (RCM) Memory driver seat switch, Driver seat module, Body Security... Module (BSM), PATS LED Instrument cluster, Compass, Flasher coil ABS, IVD Controller 18 19 20 10A 10A 5A 21 22 178 5A 10A REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
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... Amp Rating 15A 15A 5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used Cigar lighter, OBD II Mode-Temperature actuator for auxiliary climate control, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil, TPMS Reverse park aid, Brake shift interlock, IVD switch Automatic dimming mirror, Digital transmission range sensor, Backup lamps Radio (Start) Digital transmission...), DEATC climate controller, Manual climate control, Manual climate control temp blend actuator 26 27 7.5A 7.5A 28 29 30 5A 10A 5A 179 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
... Amp Rating 15A 15A 5A Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description Not used Cigar lighter, OBD II Mode-Temperature actuator for auxiliary climate control, Trailer tow battery charge relay coil, TPMS Reverse park aid, Brake shift interlock, IVD switch Automatic dimming mirror, Digital transmission range sensor, Backup lamps Radio (Start) Digital transmission...), DEATC climate controller, Manual climate control, Manual climate control temp blend actuator 26 27 7.5A 7.5A 28 29 30 5A 10A 5A 179 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
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See your dealer or a certified technician for service of the passenger compartment fuse panel. Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side) These relays are located on the reverse side of this relay box. Fuse/Relay Location Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 Relay 6 Relay 7 Description Flasher Rear defrost Delayed accessory Open Battery saver Open Open 180 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
See your dealer or a certified technician for service of the passenger compartment fuse panel. Roadside Emergencies Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side) These relays are located on the reverse side of this relay box. Fuse/Relay Location Relay 1 Relay 2 Relay 3 Relay 4 Relay 5 Relay 6 Relay 7 Description Flasher Rear defrost Delayed accessory Open Battery saver Open Open 180 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
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... refilling fluid reservoirs. To reduce risk of the chapter. 181 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high...
... refilling fluid reservoirs. To reduce risk of the chapter. 181 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the Battery section of electrical shock, always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high...
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..., Power windows, Audio Power point #2 Not used Power point #1 ABS module (valves) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Ignition relay, Starter relay Trailer tow battery charge, Trailer tow turn signals Not used Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster), Courtesy lamps 182 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
..., Power windows, Audio Power point #2 Not used Power point #1 ABS module (valves) Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Ignition relay, Starter relay Trailer tow battery charge, Trailer tow turn signals Not used Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster), Courtesy lamps 182 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
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Roadside Emergencies The relays are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Relay 14 Relay 15 Relay 16 Relay 17 Relay 18 Relay 19 Relay 20 Relay 21 Relay 22 Relay 23 Diode 3 Diode 4 Description Not used Trailer tow back-up lamps Not used Not used Not used Trailer tow park lamps Trailer tow battery charge Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used 185 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
Roadside Emergencies The relays are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Relay 14 Relay 15 Relay 16 Relay 17 Relay 18 Relay 19 Relay 20 Relay 21 Relay 22 Relay 23 Diode 3 Diode 4 Description Not used Trailer tow back-up lamps Not used Not used Not used Trailer tow park lamps Trailer tow battery charge Not used Not used Not used Not used Not used 185 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
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... and clothing, if contacted. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 195 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002...
... and clothing, if contacted. Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is considered normal and will fully update transmission operation. 1. Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the engine cooling fan and other accessories off. 195 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002...
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Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 196 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1.
Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to the positive (+) terminal of the discharged battery. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal of the assisting battery. 196 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) - - - + - + + + Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Roadside Emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1.