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Ford Explorer Will Not Start Bang On Distribution Box

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Owner's Manual - Page 3

Index ...Service Station Information ... Table of Contents Introductory Information Safety Restraints ...1 9 ... Reporting Safety Defects Accessories ...Servicing Your Explorer ...Quick Index ... Starting Your Explorer ...67 Warning Lights and Gauges ...79 Instrument Panel Controls ...Steering Column Controls ...Features ...Electronic Sound Systems ...109 135 147 207 245 295 317 323 327 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 6

... Limited, Service Publications, P.O. If you lose your basic rights and responsibilities. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer, or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on certain parts,... - French Version French Owner Guides can get a new one free of all services performed. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3. Read your Warranty Information Booklet carefully to find ...
Owner's Manual - Page 7

... Service Plan. However, your vehicle. Be sure to read and understand the contents of the two-wheel drive Explorer. For this reason, Ford urges you to read the Additional Special Driving Instructions for a longer period of control or an accident. If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not ...
Owner's Manual - Page 69

Starting Your Explorer Ignition Understanding the Positions of the Ignition The positions of your vehicle's electrical accessories such as the radio and the windshield wipers to operate while ...
Owner's Manual - Page 71

... that the gearshift is mounted on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed vehicle could accidentally injure themselves or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle. Starting Your Explorer 3. Turn the ignition key to LOCK. 4. Remove the key. Turn the ignition key to OFF. 3.
Owner's Manual - Page 73

... return to the Warning Lights and Gauges chapter. Refer to the ON position after the engine has started. Starting Your Explorer Before you start your vehicle, you do not flood the engine, then try again. 71 Starting Your Engine To start in five (5) seconds on the first try again. Follow the steps under Preparing to the...
Owner's Manual - Page 75

Starting Your Explorer RWARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can start a fire. Engine Block Heater (If equipped) Engine block heaters are strongly recommended if you consistently start your vehicle in...the following morning. An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can produce very high...
Owner's Manual - Page 77

... already set, you see or smell fuel, do not see or smell fuel, you do not start after a collision or major jolt: 1. If you do not see or smell fuel, push the... button down. Reset button for a few seconds, then turn it OFF. 5. Starting Your Explorer If your engine cranks but does not start your vehicle again. Check under the vehicle for leaking fuel. If you may have...
Owner's Manual - Page 79

Starting Your Explorer Improve your ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time, open area for long periods of snow, leaves, and other debris. s AIR CONDITIONING - ...
Owner's Manual - Page 230

Unit Loading Instructions 1. Figure 1 230 Open Compact Disc Changer unit by using buttons on the Audio System. Ford 6-CD Changer (If equipped) The Ford Explorer 6-CD Changer is mounted in your center console and holds 6 CDs, all controlled by sliding door rearward (Figure 1).
Owner's Manual - Page 247

...the ON position.) If you cannot shift from P (Park) with a brake-shift interlock feature. Start the vehicle. This feature prevents you from shifting from P (Park) unless you have the brake ...not hold the brake pedal down while you move unexpectedly and injure someone. Driving Your Explorer RWARNING Hold the brake pedal down , your brakelamps may move the gearshift lever from ...
Owner's Manual - Page 249

...first gear will occur after the vehicle decelerates to 2 (Second) or j (Overdrive). Driving Your Explorer Transmission control switch (located on steep downgrades. This switch may be made by manually shifting to the... proper speed. 249 When to use 2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start -up on slippery roads or to the normal j Overdrive operation, press the transmission control switch...
Owner's Manual - Page 251

.... These actions will not crank until the clutch pedal is mounted on a hill. Driving Your Explorer Manual Transmission Operation Using the Clutch Make sure the gearshift lever is in the N (Neutral) ... accelerates. Then press the clutch pedal to idle for a manual transmission is fully depressed. Start the engine and allow it to the floor with your right foot is holding down slowly...
Owner's Manual - Page 258

... case utilizes a viscous clutch that distributes torque to 4WD LOW. The viscous clutch is constantly supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case. For Explorers equipped with a manual transmission. If... modes with a high-viscosity fluid, see Lubricant Specifications in the Servicing Your Explorer chapter for distances above 10 mph or for more information. 258 Rotate the 4WD...
Owner's Manual - Page 259

...conventional vehicles, both off -road, see Driving Off Road with 4-Wheel Drive and AWD and the Four Wheeling With Ford supplement in your route beforehand. s Do not use four-wheel drive. Do not grip the spokes. Map out ... steering wheel control at all four tires on the road. Driving Your Explorer Vehicles equipped with AWD are necessary after operating with drive components in water.
Owner's Manual - Page 386

... connection between the battery and your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads; Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced but will continue to the Power Distribution Box before servicing high current fuses. Power distribution box The high current fuses contained in the Power Distribution Box protect your vehicle's electrical systems. The high current fuses are coded...
Owner's Manual - Page 387

Using a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Servicing Your Explorer RWARNING Always replace a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire. Power distribution box 387
Owner's Manual - Page 388

The power distribution box (described earlier in this section) is separated. A fuse pulling tool is located in case you need to locate the fuse on the panel. 3. On the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 430

Gasoline (see Fuel economy) . . starting after a collision Fuse panels instrument panel ...power distribution box Fuses charts ...checking and replacing ...339 ...339, 341 ...340 . 339 . 405 . . 91 74 74 ... 89 92 90 91 94 93 94 94 430 Fuel gauge ...Fuel pump shut-off switch engine does not start . File:unixx.ex Update:Thu Feb 29 09:21:09 1996 Fuel cap removing...replacing ...Fuel filler door...
Owner's Manual - Page 436

... ... 248 197 200 201 325 162 P Panic alarm feature, remote entry system Parking brake operation...warning light ...Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)...PCV valve, specifications ...Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...Power door locks ...Power features door locks ...mirrors...moon roof ...seats ...windows ...Power point electrical outlet ...Power steering dipstick ...driving with power steering...

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