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Question posted by rshmay on August 17th, 2013

1996 Ford Explorer Grinding Noise When Accelerating

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Owner's Manual - Page 7

... comes with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this vehicle correctly may result in this option when you can buy a Ford Extended Service Plan for your Explorer, many of its operating characteristics are similar to buy this book and the special supplement included with four-wheel drive vehicles entitled 4-Wheeling...

Owner's Manual - Page 73

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Owner's Manual - Page 228

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Owner's Manual - Page 230

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Owner's Manual - Page 247

... P (Park) unless you move unexpectedly and injure someone. Start the vehicle. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your brakelamps may move the gearshift lever from position ...you place the gearshift securely into position, gradually release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary. RWARNING DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE...

Owner's Manual - Page 251

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Owner's Manual - Page 252

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Owner's Manual - Page 259

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Owner's Manual - Page 261

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Owner's Manual - Page 263

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Owner's Manual - Page 268

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Owner's Manual - Page 333

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Owner's Manual - Page 347

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Owner's Manual - Page 355

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Owner's Manual - Page 357

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Owner's Manual - Page 367

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Owner's Manual - Page 403

... throttle steady at varying speeds between 45 and 60 mph (72-97 km/h) (manual transmissions upshift to idle. OBD II drive cycle has been completed. Accelerate the vehicle up to between 45 and 60 mph (72-97 km/h) (manual transmissions use 5th gear) for approximately 5 minutes. 9. This should take approximately 8 seconds...

Owner's Manual - Page 421

Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ...Anti-lock brake system (ABS) description ...noise ...see Electronic sound system). . Additives, engine oil ...Air bag supplemental restraint system and child safety ...167 168 168 421 ... File:unixx.ex Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996 Index A Accessory position on the ignition...Accessory power source, power point outlet . .

Owner's Manual - Page 423

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Owner's Manual - Page 426

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