1996 Ford Explorer Support Question
1996 Ford Explorer Support Question
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Question posted by GypsyKat on November 13th, 2015
All Time Reverse Drive, Sometimes Forward Too. Did Flush & Filter Change (×2) O
it did ok till it decided to not go forward, at a red light, but reverse still worked. Back to square 1. It. Has to be something simple but the best answer I get is to get a new one (not.really an option) please help! Open to suggestions.
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Answer #1: Posted by kader001 on November 14th, 2015 7:57 AM
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Hi,
The best way you can keep tabs on your transmission and make sure it last as long as possible is to make sure it always has enough clean transmission fluid. Most passenger vehicles today have a dip stick in the engine bay for the automatic transmission. Check your manual for the location of the dip stick and the recommended procedure for checking the level. On most vehicles the transmission level should be checked with the engine operating and there will be a "cold" and "hot" range. It is easiest to check the fluid level in the morning after your car has sat all night and is cold. In this case use the "cold" range. If you've been driving and want to check your fluid level, try operating your vehicle in the lower gear to ensure the transmission fluid is sufficiently hot and use the "hot" range on the dip stick.
While checking the fluid level, check the fluid for discoloration, particles or a burnt smell. If any of these are evident, it may be time to change your transmission fluid. You should always change your transmission fluid at the factory recommended interval using the recommended fluid for your vehicle. If you use your vehicle for towing, drive in the city or in stop and go traffic or live in a significantly warm or cold place you may need to change your fluid 10% to 25% more often.
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... retighten to proper torque
specifications at 500 miles/800 km after any wheel change or any other time the wheel lug nuts have been loosened. Do not use this guide....break-in" oils.
5
See
Engine oil recommendations in period for new brake linings lasts for 100 miles (160 km) of city driving or 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of new vehicle operation.
s Avoid sudden stops. During the break-in ...
Owner's Manual - Page 78
...in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for service s the sound of time. These fumes are harmful and could kill you smell exhaust fumes. Do not drive if you . Exhaust fumes, particularly carbon monoxide, might build up. RWARNING If you ... and odorless, is raised for more than a short period of the exhaust system changes s your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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Owner's Manual - Page 107
... have established a Personalized Oil Reset Percentage, the display will show that you have the oil changed . Press the OIL CHANGE RESET switch until the displayed
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Owner's Manual - Page 214
... the "TAPE" button to stop fast forwarding. s Rewinding the tape
To rewind the tape, press the "REW" button.
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Owner's Manual - Page 227
..." button to seek the previous tape selection. s How to change the side of the tape being played
The alternate side of the "SEEK" button to seek forward to eject the tape
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Owner's Manual - Page 233
... end the scan mode, press the "SCAN" button a second time. 233 Electronic Sound Systems
If the CD Changer is pressed and ... (dd-tt). During these functions, the display will continue fast-forwarding or reversing through the discs in the CD mode, you can use the ...disc.
At the end of the disc, the CD Changer automatically changes to the previous track on the first track of the "TUNE...
Owner's Manual - Page 250
...you, push it completely counterclockwise against the stop before you cannot rotate it in a forward or reverse gear causes transmission stall. The transmission will automatically downshift to the floor. To securely ...250
NOTE: Continued operation in the stall condition can result in j Overdrive or Drive (O/D OFF), push the accelerator to the appropriate gear: third, second or first. ...
Owner's Manual - Page 251
...: Neutral, five forward gears, and Reverse.
5-Speed Overdrive manual transmission shift pattern
251 Start the engine and allow it to the floor with your left foot.
Driving Your Explorer
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Owner's Manual - Page 259
...grip the spokes. This condition is normal.
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Owner's Manual - Page 268
..., or combinations of time may result in reduced steering control. Driving at very high speeds for conditions creates the possibility of loss of vehicle control. Vehicle operation is normal since the controlled maximum speed is above posted highway speeds in top gear. Move forward slowly and evenly. High Speed Driving
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Owner's Manual - Page 270
..., then press lightly on the accelerator. You may overheat the 270 Do not drive through flooded areas unless you drive through high water, drive slowly. NOTE: All rear axle lube quantities must be checked or changed , if necessary. Allow the transmission to cross water that the water is submerged in a steady rhythm between forward and reverse gears...
Owner's Manual - Page 310
...Record booklet. Replace any time the lug nuts are screwed or snapped into place.
8.
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) of new vehicle operation and at ... wrench away. (Make sure jack is
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9. Make sure that your
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Owner's Manual - Page 351
... Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
Change the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever occurs first:
Refer to find out about recycling automotive fluids.
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Owner's Manual - Page 354
.... Ford Premium Engine Coolant is an optimized formula that all metals and rubber elastomers used in the coolant recovery reservoir the next few times you remove the cap, turn it
cool.
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Owner's Manual - Page 373
...immediately flush the area with your eyes, and also provide ventilation.
RWARNING Batteries contain sulfuric acid which can check the fluid level
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Owner's Manual - Page 424
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Owner's Manual - Page 426
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Owner's Manual - Page 428
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
... transfer case oil (4x4). u Inspect accessory drive belt(s).
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u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect parking brake system for California vehicles).
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Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
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