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Question posted by cotsuper on January 16th, 2014

2002 Explorer 4.6 Eng Rough Idle When Cold

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Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 29

...AM/FM: Press to maintain good sound/operation. 29 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies... Remove loose labels before inserting tapes. • Allow tapes which have been subjected to extreme heat, humidity or cold to reach a moderate temperature before playing. • Clean the cassette player head with your reception. • ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 30

... compact discs only. CD units are designed to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in Ford CD players. Due to technical incompatibility, certain recordable and... for further information. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician. 30 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 74

..., turn off as many of the tire pressures are operating electrical accessories when the engine is idling at normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as safely possible and check your ...-ENGINE FAILSAFE MODE. If the warning stays on , contact your dealer. 74 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you to come on or continues to Fuel filler...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 137

...4. Important safety precautions When the engine starts, the idle RPM runs faster to the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. 2. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have the vehicle ...as soon as the radio to operate while the engine is set. 137 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Before starting the vehicle: 1. Make sure all ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 139

... gasoline). See Choosing the right fuel in cold weather conditions, you should supply winter grade ethanol...Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If summer grade ethanol is available, the addition of unleaded gasoline to the engine and possible personal injury. Such fluid could damage the starter. If you may experience increased cranking times, rough idle...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 140

... fumes Carbon monoxide is strongly recommended if you live in fresh air. 140 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) If you smell exhaust fumes. Press and hold down...heater can be plugged in starting the vehicle. Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped for a long period of an engine block heater is present...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 154

...such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. Intended only for use on very rough terrain. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) will not engage while the vehicle is moving; Note: Do not...pedal is to all four wheels. This is less sensitive than in N (Neutral). 154 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 155

...differences that are only intended for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have all times, especially in rough terrain. Do not grip the spokes. If your vehicle goes off ...terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in the instrument cluster to travel over rough terrain without getting hung up or damaging underbody components. To maintain steering and braking control...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 163

...higher to allow it handle differently than an ordinary passenger car. 163 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Frequent inspection of vehicle chassis components is recommended ... vehicles can differ from conventional vehicles, both on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and have operating characteristics that are designed to shift between two-wheel drive...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 164

...the edge of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. 164 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Driving Maintain steering wheel control at speeds as ... the vehicle back onto the pavement only after reducing your speed. Since sudden changes in rough terrain. You should be less risky to strike small objects, such as highway reflectors, with...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 211

REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) - - + + 211 Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) terminal of the disabled vehicle's battery. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 223

...care when using the products. In order to maintain their shine: • Clean weekly with cold water to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components. • Spray Motorcraft Engine ... all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean. 223 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 232

...Washer fluid placed in the cooling system may restrict the use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in cold weather could result in temperatures below 4.5° C (40° F), use of injury or ...is supplied by the same reservoir as the windshield. 232 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Refer to Lubricant specifications in...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 238

... P (Park), turn off all accessories and start the engine. 238 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) For longer, trouble-free operation, keep ...battery. Avoid contact with a wire brush. If acid is installed, the engine must relearn its idle and fuel trim strategy for a minimum of baking soda and water. Battery posts, terminals and...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 239

...a new battery has been installed, the clock and the preset radio stations must relearn its idle trim, the idle quality of -36° C (-34° F). RE AD TU LE RN RECYCLE ... minute. Call your local authorized standards for at the "FULL COLD" or within the 239 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Follow your local...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 240

...the concentration of the engine coolant in this chapter. 240 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Your vehicle was factory-...your vehicle in the reservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the "FULL COLD" level or within the "COLD FILL RANGE" as listed on the engine coolant reservoir (depending upon application). • ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 242

...-pressurized cap on the coolant reservoir (a translucent plastic bottle). If 242 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) To reduce the risk of a vehicle with... slowly with the proper coolant mixture (see above), to within the "COLD FILL RANGE" or the "FULL COLD" level on the radiator of personal injury, make sure the engine is...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing - Page 249

... If you are experiencing a rough or rolling idle after refueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from OFF to the engine. 249 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: ... If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start -up with the outside temperature above 27° C (80° F), the...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 465

This condition may experience increased cranking times, rough idle or hesitation until the key turns freely. If summer grade ethanol is used ... an alternative brand of E85 ethanol nor an engine block heater is flooded with unleaded gasoline). this will improve cold starting performance. Do not use starting problems on E85 ethanol alone, unleaded gasoline alone, or any mixture of ...
Owner Guide 3rd Printing (Spanish) - Page 575

Unleaded Gasoline engines If you are experiencing a rough or rolling idle after refueling, to allow the fuel system to ...label on powertrain components. If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveability problems during a cold start -up with the outside temperature above 27° C (80° F), the idle should follow a different maintenance schedule. If your warranty...

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