ECU FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owner's Manual

Features
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[FV11000( X)05/95]
Cargo Area Shade (If equipped)
[FV11201( X)03/91]
This removable shade hides cargo and also secures lightweight
objects in the cargo area of your vehicle.
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[FV11401( X)03/91]
To install the shade:
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[FV11601( X)05/90]1.
Position the shade in the mounting brackets located behind
the rear seat on each rear trim panel.
[FV11700( X)05/95]
The tongue end of the shade should face the rear of your
vehicle.
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[FV11801( X)03/93]2.
Grasp the end of the shade and pull it toward you.
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[FV12001( X)05/90]3.
Hook the sides of the outstretched shade to notch in the rear
trim panels near the liftgate opening.
[FV12200( X)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid possible injury during a sudden stop or a
collision, the cover should be attached to the brackets,
when not in use.
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[FV24101(ALL)01/95]
Seats
[FV24250( X)10/94]
Four-Way Head Restraints (If equipped)
[FV24325(ALL)06/94]
Adjust the head restraints so that the cushion contacts the back
of your head when you move your head rearward.
[FV24350( X)10/94]
The head restraint may be adjusted in four directions. To raise
or lower the head restraint, push in the lock release button. The
button is located on the outboard side of the post of the head
restraint for the driver's side and the inboard side for the
passenger side. To adjust the head restraint forward or
rearward, simply push or pull head restraint to desired position.
[FV24650( X)04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021021-B
Adjusting the head restraint (limited)
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[FV24801(ALL)05/90]
Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
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[FV25920(ALL)06/95]
To move the front seat forward or rearward:
[FV25930(ALL)08/94]1.
Find the adjustment bar at lower front of the front seat.
[FV25940(ALL)10/94]2.
Lift bar upward to unlatch the seat.
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[FV25950(ALL)08/95]3.
Move the seat to the desired position.
[FV25960(ALL)10/94]4.
Release the bar to latch the seat in its new position. Make
sure the seat latches securely in place.
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[FV56200( X)10/94]
Rear Storage Compartment with Net
(If equipped)
[FV56300( X)12/91]
Your vehicle may have a small storage compartment which is
located on the inside rear passenger quarter panel. This
compartment has a net which will secure small objects.
[FV56400( X)10/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0020564-B
Rear storage compartment with net
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[FV56550( X)02/95]
Moon Roof (If equipped)
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[FV56650( X)03/95]
You can move the moon roof back to open the glass panel, or
you can tilt it up to ventilate the vehicle.
[FV56750( X)06/94]
The roof console switch is used to open and close the moon
roof. Press and hold the switch until the desired position is
reached. At the fully closed position the motor automatically
turns off.
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[FV56850( X)01/95]
To open the moon roof, press and hold the rear portion of the
switch.
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[FV56950( X)01/95]
To close the moon roof, press and hold the front portion of the
switch.
[FV57050( X)06/94]
To tilt the moon roof into vent position when glass is closed,
press and hold the front portion of the switch.
[FV57150( X)06/94]
To close from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion
of the switch.
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[FV73200( X)12/92]
The rear rack can be completely removed in the ªUNLOCKEDº
position by sliding the crossbar toward the rear of the vehicle
until it becomes free of the guide rails.
[FV73300( X)12/92]
ªDº Ring Adjustment
[FV73400( X)12/95]
The luggage rack has two ªDº rings (one on each side of the
luggage rack guide rails) that can be adjusted to secure cargo.
Turn the ªDº rings counterclockwise to loosen. Move the ªDº
rings to the desired positions and lock into place by turning the
ªDº ring clockwise. The ªDº rings should only be tightened by
hand.
[FV73500( X)06/94]
Items should be properly secured to the luggage rack to prevent
them from coming loose and creating a safety hazard on the
roadway.
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Driving Your Explorer
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[DR09000(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift
lever from position to position. If you do not hold the
brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly
and injure someone.
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[DR09100(ALL)01/95]
Once you place the gearshift securely into position, gradually
release the brake pedal and use the accelerator as necessary.
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[DR09110(ALL)01/95]
NOTE: Your vehicle is equipped with a brake-shift interlock
feature. This feature prevents you from shifting from
P (Park) unless you have the brake pedal depressed.
(The ignition must be in the ON position.) If you
cannot shift from P (Park) with the brake pedal
depressed:
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[DR09120(ALL)01/95]1.
Apply the parking brake.
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[DR09130(ALL)01/95]2.
Remove the key.
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[DR09140(ALL)08/95]3.
Insert the key and rotate it one position clockwise (ignition
in the OFF position).
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[DR09150(ALL)08/95]4.
Apply the brake pedal and shift to N (Neutral). (If the
vehicle is shifted back to P [Park], you must repeat the
previous steps.)
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[DR09160(ALL)01/95]5.
Start the vehicle.
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[DR09165(ALL)07/95]
If you need to shift out of P (Park) by using the alternate
procedure described above, it is possible that a fuse has blown
and that your brakelamps may also not be functional. Please
refer to the chapter titledServicing Your Explorerin this Owner
Guide for instructions on checking and replacing fuses.
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[DR09170(ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
DO NOT DRIVE YOUR VEHICLE UNTIL YOU VERIFY
THAT THE BRAKELAMPS ARE WORKING.
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[DR10500(ALL)01/95]
P (Park)
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[DR10600(ALL)03/94]
Always come to a complete stop before you shift into P (Park).
This position locks the transmission and prevents the rear
wheels from turning. To securely latch the gearshift in the P
(Park) position, pull it toward you, push it completely
counterclockwise against the stop, and then push it toward the
instrument panel.
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[DR10650(ALL)03/94]
The gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) if you cannot rotate
it in a clockwise direction without lifting it toward you.
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[DR10700(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park).
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[DR10800(ALL)06/95]
RWARNING
Never leave your vehicle unattended while it is running.
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[DR11100(ALL)06/94]
Forced Downshifts
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[DR11200(ALL)04/95]
To gain extra acceleration injOverdrive or Drive (O/D OFF),
push the accelerator to the floor. The transmission will
automatically downshift to the appropriate gear: third, second
or first.
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[DR11235(ALL)03/94]
Power Braking
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[DR11275(ALL)03/94]
Increasing the engine speed above idle without vehicle
movement (such as holding the brake) in a forward or reverse
gear causes transmission stall.
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[DR11285(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Continued operation in the stall condition can result
in transmission overheat, malfunction or fluid
expulsion.
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Driving Your Explorer
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[DR24950(ALL)03/95]
RWARNING
When parking, do not use the gearshift in place of the
parking brake. Turn the key to LOCK whenever you
leave your vehicle. Always set the parking brake fully
and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P
(Park) (automatic transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual
transmission). Never leave your vehicle unattended while
it is running. If you do not take these precautions, your
vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone.
[DR25015(ALL)03/93]
To release the parking brake, press the service brake pedal with
your right foot and hold the parking brake pedal down with
your left foot while you pull the parking brake release lever.
Lift your foot from the parking brake pedal after it is released.
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[DR25050(ALL)01/93]
RWARNING
If the parking brake is fully released, but the Brake
System light remains on, have the brakes checked
immediately. They may not be working properly.
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[DR25100(ALL)06/95]
The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle, but
you can use the parking brake to stop your vehicle in an
emergency if the normal brakes fail. However, since the parking
brake applies only the rear brakes, the stopping distance will
increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be
adversely affected.
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[DR25200(ALL)01/95]
Driving Under Special Conditions
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[DR25250(ALL)01/95]
Tips for Safe Driving
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[DR25301(ALL)07/95]
As with any new vehicle, yours may drive and handle
differently from your previous vehicle. Use care until you
become accustomed to its various features and driving
characteristics.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE06200( X)10/94]2.
Install the retainer through wheel center with valve stem
facing up.
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[RE06250( X)12/91]
NOTE: Stow aluminum wheel and tire with valve stem down.
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[RE06350( X)10/94]3.
Rotate the handle clockwise to secure tire. Continue until the
lift mechanism ªslipsº.
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[RE06400( X)03/91]4.
Check for proper seating against underbody supports and
retighten if necessary.
[RE06500( X)10/94]5.
To stow the largest flat tire (P255 tire on a 16 inch trispoked
wheel), place inside vehicle and secure with webbing
retainer. Raise spare tire cable until secure.
[RE06600( X)10/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0021217-A
Stowing largest flat tire
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[RE14815( X)09/95]
Explorer Limited 4x2/4x4
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[RE15100(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Make sure the spare tire and jacking equipment are
stowed and secured in the proper storage location.
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[RE15200(ALL)03/95]
Preparing to Change the Tire
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[RE15250(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: To lift your vehicle by other than the front or rear
jacking points, be sure to use only hoist adapters with
a wide contact surface.
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[RE15300(ALL)03/91]1.
Make sure that your vehicle will not move or roll. If you
have an automatic transmission, put the gearshift in Park. If
you have a manual transmission, put the gearshift in
Reverse. Set the parking brake and block the wheel that is
diagonally opposite the tire that you are changing.
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[RE15335(ALL)12/91]
NOTE: Make sure the ignition is in the OFF position.
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[RE15390(ALL)05/95]
When one of the back wheels is off the ground, the transmission
alone will not prevent the vehicle from moving or slipping off
the jack, even if the vehicle is in P (Park) or 1 (First). To
prevent the vehicle from moving when you change a tire, be
sure the parking brake is set, then block the wheel (both
directions) that is diagonally opposite (other side and end of the
vehicle) to the tire that is being changed.
[RE15400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
If the vehicle slips off the jack, someone could be
seriously injured.
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[RE15550(ALL)03/95]2.
Get out the spare tire and jack.
[RE16050( X)01/95]
The jack is stowed behind the driver's side, rear quarter trim
panel. Remove the quarter trim panel cover to get to it. The lug
nut wrench is attached to the inside of the quarter trim panel
cover. Stowed along with the jack is a jacking/tire changing
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[RE22400(ALL)04/94]
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Lug nut tightening sequence
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[RE23400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use of wheels or lug nuts other than original equipment
could cause damage to the wheel or mounting system
and allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
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[RE23500(ALL)07/95]7.
Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that your
vehicle has. Make sure that they are screwed or snapped into
place.
[RE23600(ALL)01/95]8.
Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make sure jack is
securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.)
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[RE23700(ALL)06/95]9.
Unblock the wheels.
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[RE23800(ALL)06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles
(800 km) of new vehicle operation and at intervals specified in
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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[RE24200(ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) of
operation after any wheel change or any time the lug nuts are
loosened.
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[RE24301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at mileages specified
could allow wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
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