1998 Ford Explorer Support Question
1998 Ford Explorer Support Question
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Question posted by ywilliams87 on April 30th, 2013
Idle Rpm
my 1998 explorer rpm keep idling really high between the the 2-3 then it goes down between 0-1 then up again, what is this?
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 17
... empty and durable load carrying capability. Any modifications to a vehicle that you do not make it needs to be used with any vehicle equipped with a high load or device (such as a result of a loss of vehicle chassis 17 Maintenance and modifications
Inspect the tire side walls for cuts, bruises and other...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
... is made from your dealer to fulfill your vehicle and protect its finishes. FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE Ford has many quality products available from high quality materials 9 These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to clean your automotive needs; Accessories
FORD MOTOR COMPANY WORLDWIDE DIRECT MARKET OPERATIONS 1555 Fairlane Drive...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
Ford accessories for your vehicle
Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Shift knobs Snow traction ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 82
... BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)
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40 20
50 60 70
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100 80 60 120
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100 110 120
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10 0 km/h
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VOL - The right front passenger air bag is designed to: • work with the safety belt to follow these instructions will affect...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 99
... the accelerator when you start the engine. Extended idling at high engine speeds can start your vehicle in dry grass or other damage. Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in a closed garage ... For more information on safety belts and their safety belts. When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to Starting the engine in this chapter. Before starting the vehicle, refer to...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 102
After idling for longer than three hours will return to 4 (ON).
4 3 5 2 1
2. They are strongly recommended if you live in at least three hours before starting the vehicle. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 103
... ever smell exhaust fumes of the exhaust system changes. • the vehicle has been damaged in exhaust fumes. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in fresh air. If you smell exhaust fumes. Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of time...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113
... foot resting on a hill. These actions may reduce clutch life.
113 Put the gearshift lever in 1 (First) or R (Reverse). 5. Crank the engine and let it idle for a few seconds. • Put the gearshift in N (Neutral). 3. Driving a manual transmission (if equipped)
Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission: 1. Depress the clutch...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 133
... miles), thoroughly check your hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts. • When stopped in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or 1 (First) (manual transmissions) and increase idle speed. Launching or retrieving a boat When backing down loops must be 10-15% of the loaded trailer weight. • After you must park on a grade...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 134
... desired location. 3. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both ends of regular, scheduled maintenance. • excessive speed. • rapid acceleration. • extended idle.
134 Driving
To adjust cross-bar position: 1.
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 153
Roadside emergencies
• except 4.0L SOHC
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3. After the disabled vehicle has been started, allow it to idle for a while so the engine can ''relearn'' its idle conditions.
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 156
.... Block the wheels to find out which makes tracking routine service easy. Motorcraft parts are sure you disconnect the battery, the engine must ''relearn'' its idle conditions before your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. If you have enough ventilation. • Keep all lit cigarettes, open flames and other lit...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 163
... is not covered by the American Petroleum Institute. Use SAE 5W-30 motor oil certified for this certification mark. Severe duty operation would include extensive idling, trailer towing, driving in severe dust and police, taxi or delivery service. They are designed for your warranty. Maintenance and care
Engine oil recommendations Look...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 170
... used . Check the fluid level in the ''Service Guide''. Do not add fluid if the level is normally indicated on the reservoir. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. If the fluid is used is in the FULL HOT range. Before adding any fluid, make...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 172
.... 3. Latch the gearshift lever in the filler tube. 6. An overfill condition of the gear ranges. DON'T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCHED AREA • CHECK WHEN HOT IDLING IN PARK
172 With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the dipstick. 7. Remove the dipstick, wiping it is correct. 8. The fluid level should...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 176
... wiper blades If the wiper blades do not use a Motorcraft part or equivalent. To make replacing the wipers easy, turn the ignition to relearn its idle conditions before your vehicle will automatically complete as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of automotive...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 184
The American Automobile Manufacturers Association (AAMA) issued a gasoline specification to provide information on high quality fuels that meet the AAMA specification if they are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start, try a different brand of ''Regular'' gasoline. ''Premium'' gasoline is not recommended (particularly in liters or gallons). 3....
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 185
Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in performance and durability. To make any kind inside your vehicle, ...trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of fuel. • Do not turn off the ignition while your vehicle is moving, especially at high speeds. • Have the services listed in the ''Service Guide'' are required because they are not permitted to your vehicle immediately. The...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 186
... Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is on . Readiness for at least four idle periods. To ready the OBD-II system for I /M test of your ''Warranty Guide'' for I ...at least 10 minutes of the following lamps frequently: • headlamps • foglamps • high-mount brakelamp • brakelamps • turn off the engine until the above driving cycle. ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 202
... Firing order Spark plug gap Ignition system Compression ratio 4.0L EFI engine 245 160 @ 4200 rpm 225 lb. ft. @ 3000 rpm 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1.3 mm-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch) EDIS 9.7:1 5.0L engine 302 215 @ 4200 rpm 288 lbs.ft. @ 3300 rpm 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1.3 mm-1.4 mm (0.052-.056 inch) EDIS 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall...
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