tow FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Service Manual

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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305 instruction sheet and a pair of tire changing gloves. Thejack
handleis stowed behind the second row passenger seats under
the carpet. Assemble handle sections and lug wrench together.
[RE16075( X)02/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0021218-A
Assembling the jack handle
[RE16150( X)10/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0020559-C
Jack stowage area
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[RE21151(ALL)04/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021188-A*
[RE21200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part
of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack.
The jack is only meant for changing the tire.
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[RE21400(ALL)06/95]2.
Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE21500(ALL)06/95]3.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21700(ALL)06/95]4.
Thread the lug nuts on the wheel studs with the beveled
face toward the wheel. Use the lug nut wrench to screw the
lug nut snug against the wheel but do not tighten.
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[RE22200(ALL)01/95]5.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE22300(ALL)06/95]6.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown in the following illustration.
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[RE24345( X)04/94]
eight pica
chart:0020591-B[RE24400(ALL)10/94]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[RE24500(ALL)07/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
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[RE24600(ALL)07/95]
For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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[RE24700(ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE24800(ALL)09/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance
center.
[RE24813( X)12/95]
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with wheel lift or
flatbed equipment. Do not tow with slingbelt equipment. Ford
Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook or
slingbelt towing procedure.
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[RE24827( X)09/95]
three fourths page
art:0090197-B*
[RE24850(ALL)03/95]
When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of
vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford
Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper
hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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[RE27520( X)06/95]
Neutral Tow Feature
[RE27540( X)06/95]
Neutral tow feature is an option which can be activated at any
dealership that has a Service Bay Diagnostic System (SBDS).
When activated the feature may be enabled by following the
instruction located on the visor or the headliner.
[RE27560( X)12/95]
The feature is available in vehicles with Control Trac and
automatic transmission only. It is not available on vehicles with
All-Wheel Drive.
[RE27580( X)06/95]
There are no wrecker or recreational vehicle towing restrictions
on method or distance if the above feature is activated and
enabled.
[RE27590( X)06/95]
See your dealer for more information.
[RE27600(ALL)12/91]
Recreational Towing Ð All wheels on the ground
[RE27700(ALL)05/91]
Towing your vehicle can be successfully performed by following
the appropriate guidelines for the type of powertrain on the
vehicle to be towed. The following guidelines, by powertrain
combination, are designed to ensure that the transmission is not
damaged due to insufficient lubrication.
[RE27710( X)12/95]
NOTE: Vehicles equipped with the All Wheel Drive transfer
case cannot be towed with all four wheels on the
ground.
[RE27800(ALL)12/91]
4x2ÐAutomatictransmission
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[RE27900(ALL)03/95]
n
Release the parking brake.
[RE28000(ALL)01/95]
n
Place transmission gearshift in N (neutral).
[RE28100(ALL)10/94]
n
Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
[RE28200(ALL)10/94]
n
Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
[RE28300(ALL)06/94]
If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or speed of 35 mph (56 km/h)
will be exceeded, youmust:
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[RE28400(ALL)05/91]
n
Disconnect the driveshaft at the rear differential and properly
support it under the vehicle.
[RE28500(ALL)01/95]
n
Mark the driveshaft and axle flanges to ensure proper
position when reconnecting the driveshaft. Refer to service
manual for proper driveshaft fastener torque specification.
(See theAccessorieschapter for information on ordering
service manuals.)
[RE28600(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
When disconnecting/installing the driveshaft, the parking
brake must be set and the wheels blocked to ensure the
vehicle does not roll.
[RE28700(ALL)06/94]
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Maximum speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), unlimited distance.
[RE28720(ALL)12/91]
4x2ÐManualtransmission
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[RE28740(ALL)03/95]
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Release the parking brake.
[RE28750(ALL)01/95]
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Place the transmission gearshift in the neutral position.
[RE28770(ALL)12/91]
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Maximum speed is limited by towing equipment
manufacturer's recommendation, unlimited distance.
[RE29450( X)10/94]
CONTROL TRAC transfer case
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[RE29500(ALL)03/95]
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Release the parking brake.
[RE29600(ALL)01/95]
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Place the transmission gearshift in the neutral position.
[RE29750( X)10/94]
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Ensure the transfer case is in 2WD.
[RE29800(ALL)10/94]
NOTE: Both the 4WD and 4WD Low indicator lights in the
instrument panel will be off when the 4WD switch is
in 2WD.
[RE29850(ALL)10/92]
For automatic transmissions:
[RE29900(ALL)10/94]
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Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
[RE30000(ALL)10/94]
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Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
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[RE30100(ALL)06/94]
If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or speed of 35 mph (56 km/h)
will be exceeded, youmust:
[RE30250( X)01/95]
n
Remove the rear driveshaft or have the neutral tow feature
enabled at your dealership.
[RE30300(ALL)06/94]
n
Mark the driveshaft and transfer case/axle flanges to ensure
proper position when installing the driveshaft. Refer to
service manual for proper driveshaft torque specification.
[RE30400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
When disconnecting/installing the driveshaft, the parking
brake must be set and the wheels blocked to ensure the
vehicle does not roll.
[RE30500(ALL)06/94]
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Maximum speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), unlimited distance.
[RE30525(ALL)10/92]
For manual transmissions:
[RE30550(ALL)06/94]
n
Maximum speed is 55 mph (88 km/h), unlimited distance.
[RE30600(ALL)10/94]
Limited vehicle operation, such as driving the vehicle while at a
campsite, can be accomplished with the rear driveshaftremoved
by using the front drive to propel the vehicle. To operate the
vehicle in this condition, youmustfollow the following
guidelines:
[RE30700(ALL)10/94]
n
Place the transfer case in 4WD by rotating 4WD switch to
4WD HIGH.
[RE30800(ALL)10/94]
n
Drive the vehicleonlyon good surface roads to avoid
excessive loads on the front-wheel drive system.
[RE30900(ALL)10/94]
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Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h).
[RE31000(ALL)10/94]
n
Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km).
[RE31100(ALL)10/94]
n
Avoid quick acceleration and steep grades.
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[RE31200(ALL)10/94]
To return the vehicle to a towable condition, youmust:
[RE31300(ALL)10/94]
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Place the transfer case in 2WD by rotating the 4WD switch
to 2WD.
[RE31400(ALL)10/94]
NOTE: Both the 4WD and 4WD Low indicator lights in the
instrument cluster will be off when the transfer case
is in 2WD.
[RE31500(ALL)10/94]
n
After 2WD is selected, the front hubs must be ªunlockedº by
moving the vehicle in reverse direction for a minimum of ten
feet.
[RE31600(ALL)10/94]
n
Confirm the front hubs are unlocked by inspecting the front
drive shaft to verify it does not turn when the vehicle is
towed.
[RE31700(ALL)10/94]
In addition to the above guidelines, it is recommended that you
follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
towing apparatus.
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