FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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Index
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 277
definition....................271, 276
driving with a heavy load.............. 271
location....................271, 276
Gearshift
automatic operation................. 246
column-mounted.................. 246
floor-mounted.................... 251
gearshift override.................. 247
locking the gearshift.................. 67
positions....................246, 251
shifting the gears................246, 251
shift-lock...................... 247
Gearshift:shifting the gears.............246, 251
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating..................... 277
definition....................271, 275
driving with a heavy load.............. 271
location...................... 276
H
Hazard flashers.................... 139
Headlamps
aiming....................... 392
autolamp system.................. 128
checking alignment................. 392
cleaning...................... 132
daytime running lights................ 132
flashing...................... 136
high beam..................... 136
replacing bulbs.................392±393
turning on and off................. 127
warning chime.................... 91
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High beams
indicator light.................... 91
operation....................127, 136
High-mount brakelamp, description........... 134
High-mount brakelamp:location............. 134
Hitch......................... 289
Hood
latch location.................... 335
lubrication specifications............... 406
release lever.................... 335
working under the hood............... 334
Horn......................... 140
Hoses, checking.................... 355
I
Identification Number, Vehicle (VIN).......... 318
Idle
relearning.................298, 334, 372
speed........................ 72
Ignition
chime........................ 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing the key................... 68
Indicator lights and chimes (see Lights).......... 79
Infant seats (see Safety seats)............. 32,52
Instrument cluster.................... 79
mechanical...................... 81
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior............ 132
location of components............... 109
registers...................... 110
Integrated child seat (see Built-in child seat)........ 34
Interval wipers.................... 136
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J
Jack
operation....................304, 307
positioning...................304, 307
storage....................... 301
Jump-starting your vehicle
attaching cables................... 297
disconnecting cables................. 298
K
Keyless entry system
autolock...................... 159
locking and unlocking doors............. 158
programming entry code.............148, 157
Keys
key in ignition chime................. 68
positions of the ignition................ 67
removing from the ignition.............. 68
stuck in lock position................. 67
L
Lamps
autolamp delay system............... 128
checking...................... 392
daytime running light system............ 132
flashing the lamps.................. 136
fog lamps..................... 131
hazard flashers................... 139
headlamps..................... 127
high beams..................... 136
high-mount brakelamp................ 134
illuminated entry system............... 166
illuminated mirrors................. 190
instrument panel, dimming.............. 132
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Lamps (continued)
interior lamps.................127, 132
replacing bulbs................... 392
trailer....................... 290
Lane change indicator (see Turn signal)......... 135
Lights, warning and indicator
airbag........................ 83
anti-theft....................... 88
brake........................ 81
charging system................... 87
check engine..................... 84
engine oil pressure.................. 90
hazard warning light................ 139
high beam...................... 91
low washer fluid.................. 104
oil pressure...................... 90
overdrive off..................... 86
safety belt...................... 82
service engine soon.................. 84
theft system..................... 88
turn signal indicator................. 135
Load limits
GAWR....................... 271
GVWR....................... 271
trailer towing.................... 272
Lubricant specifications................ 406
Lug nuts
standard...................... 307
tightening sequence................. 304
M
Maintenance schedule and record (see separate Maintenance
Schedule and Record booklet)........... 3
Maintenance (see Servicing).............. 333
Manual transmission
clutch.....................251, 376
fluid, checking and adding.............. 376
lubricant specifications................ 406
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Manual transmission (continued)
shifting gears.................... 251
shift speeds..................... 253
Master cylinder, brakes................. 377
Message center
low washer fluid.................. 104
system check button................. 100
Methanol in fuel.................... 344
Mileage, calculating fuel economy...........99,346
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 188
dual electric remote control............. 191
rearview...................... 188
side view mirrors.................. 188
side view mirrors (power).............. 191
vanity mirror.................... 190
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 190
Moon roof...................... 192
Motorcraft parts.................... 405
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 323
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 342
Odometer
description...................... 94
trip odometer..................... 94
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive............. 259
Oil filter.....................351, 405
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 348
Oil viscosity...................... 348
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 401
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Overdrive...................... 248
Overhead console
compass/temperature display............ 197
map lamps..................... 200
storage compartment................ 201
Overseas offices.................... 325
P
Panic alarm feature, remote entry system........ 162
Parking brake
operation...................... 266
warning light..................... 81
Parts (see Motorcraft Parts)............... 405
PCV valve, specifications................ 405
Power distribution box (see Fuses)........... 386
Power door locks................... 155
Power features
door locks..................... 155
mirrors.....................188, 191
moon roof..................... 192
seats........................ 183
windows....................171±172
Power point electrical outlet.............. 204
Power steering
dipstick...................... 379
driving with power steering............. 255
fluid, checking and adding.............. 379
fluid, specifications................. 406
servicing...................... 255
Prop rod, hood.................... 335
R
Radio (see Electronic sound systems).......... 207
Rear axle
lubricant specification................ 406
traction lok...................269, 363
Rearview mirror.................... 188
Rear window..................... 171
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Rear window (continued)
defroster...................... 126
washer reservoir.................. 358
Regulations, National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration.............. 323
Relays........................ 389
Remote entry system
arming and disarming the anti-theft system...... 162
illuminated entry.................. 166
locking/unlocking doors............... 161
panic alarm..................... 162
replacement/additional transmitters.......... 166
replacing the batteries................ 164
Reporting safety defects................ 323
Restraints, safety (see Safety restraints)
adult......................... 9
child......................... 32
infant...................... 32,52
Roadside assistance.................. 317
Roadside emergencies................. 295
Rotating the tires................... 364
S
Safe driving tips.................... 267
Safety belts (see Safety restraints)............. 9
Safety chains, when towing a trailer........... 290
Safety defects, reporting................ 323
Safety information relating to automotive fuels...... 344
Safety restraints
adjusting the safety belts............ 11,14,19
automatic locking mode................ 13
automatic locking mode (retractor)........... 13
cleaning the safety belts................ 24
extension assembly.................. 21
for adults....................... 9
for children...................... 32
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Safety restraints (continued)
for infants.................... 32,52
for pregnant women................. 9
lap and shoulder belts................ 9,11
maintenance..................... 22
proper use...................... 9
replacement................... 22,24
warning light and chime................ 82
Safety seats for children
and air bags.................. 27,52±53
attaching with tether straps.............. 64
automatic locking mode (retractor)......... 13,52
built-in child seat................... 34
in front seat..................... 52
in rear outboard................... 52
in rear seat...................... 52
tether anchorage hardware............... 64
Seat belts (see Safety restraints).............. 9
Seats
adjusting the seat, manual.............. 174
adjusting the seats, power.............. 183
child safety seats................... 52
cleaning upholstery................. 186
reclining the seat.................. 174
seatback release................... 174
Serial number (VIN).................. 318
Service concerns.................... 318
Servicing your vehicle
precautions when servicing............. 334
servicing when you tow............... 311
Shift-lock system................... 247
Shift positions (see Gearshift)............246, 251
Shoulder and lap belts (see Safety restraints)....... 9,11
Shoulder belts (see Safety restraints)......... 11,14
Side mirrors
adjusting...................... 191
Sliding moon roof (see Moon roof)........... 192
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Snowplowing..................... 294
Snow tires and chains................. 369
Spare tire
changing the tire................299, 304
conventional spare...............299, 301
finding the spare.................. 301
removing the spare tire............... 301
storing the flat tire...............301, 307
temporary spare................... 299
Spark plugs, specifications............... 405
Special driving conditions............... 267
Special notice...................... 4
E-4WD vehicles.................... 4
utility-type vehicles.................. 4
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 406
Speed control
accelerating..................... 144
canceling a set speed................ 146
resetting...................... 144
resuming a set speed................ 146
tap up/tap down.................. 144
when towing a trailer................ 291
Speedometer...................... 93
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 70
starting a cold engine................. 71
starting after a collision................ 74
starting a warm engine................ 72
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 295
Steering, power.................... 255
Steering wheel
horn........................ 140
locking........................ 67
speed controls................... 141
tilting....................... 140
Storage compartments, overhead storage compartment . . 201
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Storing your vehicle.................. 408
Sunroof (moon roof).................. 192
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 83
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 24
T
Tachometer....................... 94
mechanical cluster................... 94
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 392
cleaning...................... 132
Temperature control (see Climate control)........ 110
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 64
Tilt steering wheel................... 140
Tires
changing...................... 299
checking the pressure................ 362
cleaning...................... 370
inspection and maintenance............. 362
replacing...................... 366
rotating...................... 364
snow tires and chains................ 369
spare tire....................299, 301
storing your vehicle................. 410
tire grades..................... 366
treadwear..................... 366
wear bands..................... 366
wheel and tire matching............... 369
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 272
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 311
with a tow truck.................. 311
Traction control..................269, 363
Traction-lok rear axle...............269, 363
Trailer Towing.................... 272
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