service FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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Table of ContentsIntroductory Information................ 1
Safety Restraints.................... 9
Starting Your Explorer................. 67
Warning Lights and Gauges............... 79
Instrument Panel Controls............... 109
Steering Column Controls............... 135
Features....................... 147
Electronic Sound Systems............... 207
Driving Your Explorer................. 245
Roadside Emergencies................. 295
Customer Assistance................. 317
Reporting Safety Defects.............. 323
Accessories...................... 327
Servicing Your Explorer................ 333
Quick Index..................... 411
Index......................... 421
Service Station Information.............. 444
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Introductory Information
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Ford's Commitment to You
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At Ford Motor Company, excellence is the continuous
commitment to achieve the best result possible. It is dedication
to learning what you want, determination to develop the right
concept, and execution of that concept with care, precision, and
attention to detail. In short, excellence means being the standard
by which others are judged.
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Our Guiding Principles
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Quality comes first.For your satisfaction, the quality of our
products and services must be our number one priority.
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You are the focus of everything we do.Our work must be
done with you in mind, providing better products and
services than our competition.
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Continuous improvement is essential to our success.We
must strive for excellence in everything we do: in our
products Ð in their safety and value Ð and in our services,
our human relations, our competitiveness, and our
profitability.
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Employee involvement is our way of life. We are a team.
We must treat one another with trust and respect.
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Dealers and suppliers are our partners.We must maintain
mutually beneficial relationships with dealers, suppliers, and
our other business associates.
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Integrity is never compromised.Our conduct worldwide
must be pursued in a manner that is socially responsible and
commands respect for its integrity and for its positive
contributions to society.
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Introductory Information
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To use theIndex, turn to the back of the book and search in the
alphabetical listing for the word that best describes the
information you need. If the word you chose is not listed, think
of other related words and look them up. We have designed the
Index so that you can find information under a technical term.
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Canadian Owners Ð French Version
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French Owner Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by
writing to Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service
Publications, P.O. Box 1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y
4G3.
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Your Maintenance Schedule and Record
Booklet
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TheMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet lists the services
that are most important for keeping your vehicle in good
condition. A record log is also provided to help you keep track
of all services performed.
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About the Warranties
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Your vehicle is covered by three types of warranties:Basic
Vehicle Warranty,Extended Warrantieson certain parts, and
Emissions Warranties.
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Read yourWarranty Information Bookletcarefully to find out
about your vehicle's warranties and your basic rights and
responsibilities.
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If you lose yourWarranty Information Booklet,you can get a new
one free of charge. Contact any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer,
or refer to the addresses and phone numbers on the first page
of this owner guide.
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Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan
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If you bought your vehicle in the U.S., you can buy a Ford
Extended Service Plan for your vehicle. This optional contract
provides service protection for a longer period of time than the
basic warranty that comes with your vehicle.
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You do not have to buy this option when you buy your vehicle.
However, your option to purchase the Ford Extended Service
Plan runs out after 18 months or 18,000 miles. See your dealer
for more details about the Ford Extended Service Plan.
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If you purchased a Canadian vehicle and did not take
advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at the time of
purchase, you may still be eligible. See your dealer for the
details.
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Special Notice
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NOTICE TO OWNERS OF UTILITY-TYPE
VEHICLES
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As with other vehicles of this type, failure to operate this
vehicle correctly may result in loss of control or an accident. Be
sure to read theAdditional Special Driving Instructions for Utility
Vehiclesin this book and the special supplement included with
four-wheel drive vehicles entitled4-Wheeling with Ford.
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Although this special supplement is primarily directed to
four-wheel drive vehicle operators, these principles of safe
driving also apply to operators of the two-wheel drive Explorer.
Even though you may not select a 4WD or AWD option for
your Explorer, many of its operating characteristics are similar
to those of a four-wheel drive vehicle. For this reason, Ford
urges you to read and understand the contents of the4-Wheeling
with Fordsupplement.
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A problem with the system is indicated by one or more of the
following:
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the readiness light will either flash or stay lit,
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or it will not light immediately after ignition is turned on,
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or a group of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will
repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired.
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If any of these things happen, have the air bag system serviced
at your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer immediately. Unless
serviced, the air bag supplemental restraint system may not
function properly in the event of a collision.
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Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Air Bag
Supplemental Restraint System or its fuses. See your
Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
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Disposal of supplemental air bag equipped vehicles
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For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your
local Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Air bagsMUSTbe
disposed of by qualified personnel.
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Safety Restraints for Children
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In the U.S. and Canada, you are required by law to use safety
restraints for children. If small children ride in your vehicle Ð
this generally includes children who are four years old or
younger and who weigh 40 pounds (18 kg) or less Ð you must
put them in safety seats that are made specially for children.
Safety belts alone do not provide maximum protection for these
children. Check your local and state laws for specific
requirements.
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OFF allows you to shut off the engine and all accessories
without locking the steering wheel or the automatic
transmission gearshift lever.
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ON allows you to test your vehicle's warning lights (except the
brake system warning light) to make sure they work before you
start the engine. The key returns to the ON position once the
engine is started and remains in this position while the engine
runs.
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START cranks the engine. Release the key once the engine starts
so that you do not damage the starter. The key should return to
ON when you release it. The START position also allows you to
test the brake warning light.
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Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
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The buzzer or chime will sound if you open the driver's door
while the key is in the ignition. Never leave your vehicle
unattended with the key in the ignition.
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Removing the Key From the Ignition
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Procedures for removing your key from the ignition will vary,
depending on the type of gearshift your vehicle has. Gearshift
levers may be mounted on the steering column or on the floor
or console.
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If you have a manual transmission, you have a key release lever
which allows you to remove your key from the ignition. The
key release lever is on the upper right of the steering column,
just above the key lock cylinder.
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If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the
column:
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Put the gearshift in P (Park).
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Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from
the service brake. (This will avoid ªbindingº or ªloadingº the
park gear if you park on a grade.)
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Turn the ignition key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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If your vehicle's gearshift lever is mounted on the
floor:
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Put the gearshift in 1 (First).
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Turn the ignition key to OFF.
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Set the parking brake fully before removing your foot from
the service brake.
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Push and hold in the key release button.
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Turn the key to LOCK.
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Remove the key.
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Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that
the gearshift is latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or 1 (First) (manual transmission).
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Do not leave children, unreliable adults, or pets alone in
your vehicle. They could accidentally injure themselves
or others through inadvertent operation of the vehicle.
Further, on hot, sunny days, temperatures in a closed
vehicle could quickly become high enough to cause
severe and possibly fatal injuries to people as well as
animals.
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If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or
Does Not Start After a Collision
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The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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If the engine cranks but does not start or does not start after a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device intended to stop the
fuel pump when your vehicle has been involved in a major jolt.
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Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch
by hand before you can start your vehicle.
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Fuel pump shut-off switch location
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If you see or smell fuel, do not reset the switch or try to
start your vehicle. Have all the passengers get out of the
vehicle and call the local fire department or a towing
service.
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Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes
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Carbon monoxide, although colorless and odorless, is present in
exhaust fumes. Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects.
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Never let your vehicle idle in an enclosed area, and do
not sit in a parked vehicle, (with the engine running) for
more than a short period of time. Exhaust fumes,
particularly carbon monoxide, might build up. These
fumes are harmful and could kill you.
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If you smell exhaust fumes inside your vehicle, have
your dealer inspect your vehicle immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
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Have the exhaust and body ventilation systems checked
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your vehicle is raised for service
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the sound of the exhaust system changes
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your vehicle has been damaged in a collision
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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The Mechanical Cluster
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The following warning lights and gauges are on the mechanical
cluster. All of the warning lights and gauges alert you to
possible problems with your vehicle. Some of the lights listed
are optional. The following sections detail what each of these
indicators means.
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Brake System Warning Light
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The warning light for the brakes can show two things Ð that
the parking brake is not fully released, or that the brake fluid
level is low in the master cylinder reservoir. If the fluid level is
low, the brake system should be checked by your dealer or a
qualified service technician.
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This light comes on when you turn the ignition key to START
to verify that the indicator bulb is working. If the light stays on
or comes on after you have released the parking brake fully,
have the hydraulic brake system serviced.
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The BRAKE light indicates that the brakes may not be
working properly. Have the brakes checked immediately.
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