FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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[SV39200(ALL)01/95]
If the power steering fluid is low, do not drive your vehicle for
a long period of time before adding fluid. This can damage the
power steering pump.
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[SV39400(ALL)02/95]
If you check the power steering fluid when it is cold, make sure
that the fluid reaches the FULL COLD range on the dipstick.
The reading will only be accurate if the fluid temperature is
approximately 50 to85ÊF (10 to 30ÊC).
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[SV39405(ALL)06/93]
NOTE: Do not turn the steering wheel of your vehicle with
the engine off. It could force power steering fluid out
from the reservoir cap or in extreme cases, it could
unseat the cap.
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[SV39495(ALL)03/95]
Fuses
[SV39600(ALL)03/95]
Fuses protect your vehicle's electrical system from overloading.
If electrical parts in your vehicle are not working, the system
may have been overloaded and blown a fuse. Before you
replace or repair any electrical parts, check the appropriate
fuses.
[SV39700(ALL)07/94]
The following charts tell you which fuses protect each electrical
part of your vehicle. If a fuse blows, all the parts of your
vehicle that use that circuit will not work.
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[SV39800(ALL)05/95]
Once you have determined which fuses to check, follow the
procedures underChecking and replacing fuseslater in this
chapter.
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17-1/2 pica
art:0021207-B
Fuse panel (located left side of instrument panel)
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33-1/2 pica
art:0020562-M
Fuse panel (located under the left hand side of the instrument panel)
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thirty-four pica
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thirty-four pica
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eight pica
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[SV41300(ALL)06/95]
Power distribution box
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[SV41400(ALL)10/92]
The high current fuses contained in the Power Distribution Box
protect your vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads;
these fuses provide the connection between the battery and your
vehicle's electrical systems.
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[SV41500(ALL)10/92]
The high current fuses are coded as follows: 30 amp -light
green, 40 amp - orange, 50 amp - red, 60 amp -blue.
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[SV41600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
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[SV41610(ALL)07/95]
Ford recommends that high current fuses be replaced by a
qualified technician.
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[SV41700(ALL)03/93]
RWARNING
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box
before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
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[SV41800(ALL)04/95]
A blown high current fuse may be replaced but will continue to
blow until the cause of the overload condition is corrected.
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RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
[SV42125( X)02/96]
17-1/2 pica
art:0090142-C
Power distribution box
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Checking and Replacing Fuses
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[SV42300(ALL)02/95]
If you need to check a fuse, follow these steps:
[SV43000(ALL)01/95]1.
Find the fuse panel, which is located in the left end of the
instrument panel. The power distribution box (described
earlier in this section) is found in the engine compartment,
mounted on a bracket attached to the left fender apron.
[SV43100(ALL)10/94]
To access the fuse panel, remove the fuse panel cover by
inserting your finger in the divot and pulling on the cover.
The underside of the cover contains four spare fuses. A fuse
pulling tool is located in the lower right corner of the fuse
panel in case you need to replace a blown fuse.
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[SV43200(ALL)03/94]
The spare fuses for your vehicle are color coded as follows:
10 amp Ð red, 15 amp Ð light blue, 20 amp Ð natural, 30
amp Ð light green.
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[SV43300(ALL)06/95]2.
On the fuse panel cover, find the number of the fuse you
want to check. The diagram on the cover tells you where to
locate the fuse on the panel.
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[SV43400(ALL)06/95]3.
Check the fuse to see if it is blown. Look through the clear
side of the fuse to see if the metal wire inside is separated. If
it is, the fuse is blown and should be replaced.
[SV43500(ALL)04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021196-A
The side view of a fuse
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[SV43600(ALL)06/95]4.
Replace the fuse with one that has the right amperage rating
(see previous chart).
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[SV43700(ALL)08/95]
RWARNING
Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage
rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a
fire.
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[SV43800(ALL)06/95]5.
Put the fuse panel cover back on.
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[SV44000(ALL)01/95]
Even after you replace a fuse, it will continue to blow if you do
not find what caused the overload. If the fuse continues to
blow, have your electrical system checked.
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[SV44050(ALL)10/94]
Relays
[SV44060(ALL)10/94]
Relays are devices which recieve signals from components or
systems. After receiving signals, relays transfer these signals to
activate or deactivate other components or systems.
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33-1/2 pica
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Relays and their locations
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