service reset FORD EXPLORER 1996 2.G Owners Manual

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[ST08175(ALL)03/95]
If the Engine Cranks but Does Not Start or
Does Not Start After a Collision
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[ST08200(ALL)07/95]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[ST08210(ALL)10/95]
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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[ST08215(ALL)03/95]
Once the shut-off switch is triggered, you must reset the switch
by hand before you can start your vehicle.
[ST08225(ALL)03/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0090157-A
Fuel pump shut-off switch location
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[ST08250(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
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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[LG35650( X)01/95]
To ensure accuracy, turn the ignition OFF when you fill the fuel
tank.
[LG35700( X)06/94]
NOTE: Distance to empty is calculated using a ªRunning
Average Fuel Economyº initialized by the factory. The
value is not the same as the Average Fuel Economy
Display. The Running Average Fuel Economy is based
on more than 500 miles (800 km) of driving history.
Also, the factory default for Running Average Fuel
Economy is reinitialized if the battery is disconnected.
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[LG35750( X)05/95]
If the ªFUEL LEVEL ERRORº message is displayed, this means
that there is a problem with the fuel indication system and you
should contact your dealer for service as soon as possible.
[LG35800( X)03/95]
A second consecutive press of the FUEL RANGE switch allows
you to display how many miles or kilometers you have driven
since you last reset this feature. A press of the RESET switch
with MILE (KM) DRIVEN displayed resets the distance driven
to 0.0 miles or kilometers.
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[LG35850( X)05/95]
Fuel Status
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[LG35900( X)01/95]
A press of the FUEL STATUS switch allows you to display one
of two features (Fuel Remaining or Fuel Used). The first press
of the FUEL STATUS switch allows you to display the
approximate amount of fuel in the tank in whole numbers
(gallons or liters).
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[LG35950( X)01/95]
If your fuel tank is full or nearly full, the M/C will display the
ªFULL FUEL TANKº message. If your fuel tank is empty or
nearly empty, the M/C will display the ªEMPTY FUEL TANKº
message.
[LG36000( X)04/94]
A second consecutive press of the FUEL STATUS switch allows
you to display the amount of fuel used since you last reset this
feature. A press of the RESET switch with GALLONS (LITERS)
USED displayed resets the amount to 0.0 gallons or liters used.
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Warning Lights and Gauges
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[LG36050( X)01/95]
Because of factors like rounding of numbers and fuel movement
in the tank, the M/C and the service station fuel pump readings
may disagree slightly.
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[LG36100( X)05/95]
Fuel Economy
[LG36150( X)10/94]
A press of the FUEL ECON switch allows you to display one of
two features (Average Fuel Economy or Instantaneous Fuel
Economy). The first press of the FUEL ECON switch will allow
you to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallons or
liters/kilometers. Your M/C computes this figure using the
distance traveled and fuel used information. If you want to reset
this feature, press the RESET switch while the average fuel
economy feature is displayed. Your average fuel economy will
then use data only from after the RESET was pressed to
calculate the new average.
[LG36200( X)10/94]
A second consecutive press of the FUEL ECON switch will
allow you to display the instantaneous fuel economy, which is
the fuel economy that you get at any particular moment. For
example, you can see what your fuel economy is in heavy traffic
or on an open highway. Your fuel economy is affected by such
factors as braking, acceleration, and the type of road you are
driving on.
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[LG36250( X)01/95]
Your vehicle must be moving for the M/C to calculate the fuel
economy. When your vehicle is not moving, instantaneous fuel
economy will be displayed at 0 miles/gallon or
99 kilometers/100 liters. When you are moving, the M/C will
display between 0 and 99 miles/gallon or between 1 and
99 kilometers/100 liters.
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[LG36300( X)01/95]
Reset
[LG36350( X)01/95]
A press of the RESET switch will allow you to reset the current
feature being displayed. Warnings, Distance Driven, Average
Fuel Economy, Fuel Used, and your Personalized Oil Reset
Percentage are the only features which respond to the RESET
switch. Distance to Empty, Fuel Remaining, and Instantaneous
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Warning Lights and Gauges
101 for service as soon as possible. For Fuel Level, the first message
will indicate the fuel level status (OK or LOW) and the second
message will indicate the range (distance to empty).
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[LG37500( X)01/95]
Message center operation during system check
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[LG37550( X)01/95]
The M/C switches will operate as follows during the System
Check sequence:
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[LG37600( X)01/95]1.
A press of the SYSTEM CHECK switch will advance the
cycle to the next system message without waiting the two
seconds.
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[LG37650( X)01/95]2.
A press of the RESET switch anytime during this sequence
will cause the SYSTEM CHECK cycle to conclude
immediately and the last displayed feature before pressing
SYSTEM CHECK will be displayed.
[LG37700( X)04/94]3.
A press of the RANGE, FUEL STATUS, OR FUEL
ECONOMY, switch will conclude the SYSTEM CHECK cycle
and the requested feature will be displayed.
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[LG37750( X)01/95]4.
A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch will halt the
SYSTEM CHECK cycle and display, in the new mode, the
last displayed feature before pressing the SYSTEM CHECK
switch.
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[LG37800( X)01/95]5.
A press of the OIL CHANGE RESET switch during the
sequence will cause the SYSTEM CHECK cycle to conclude
and the Oil Change Reset Procedure will begin.
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[LG37850( X)01/95]
System Warnings
[LG37900( X)01/95]
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions
in your vehicle's operating systems. There are twelve warning
messages which can be displayed by the Message Center (M/C)
to show the status of the monitored systems. When a warning
occurs, the warning message is displayed and a tone sounds.
The warning message will appear at a brighter level if the
instrument panel is dimmed.
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Roadside Emergencies
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[RE24345( X)04/94]
eight pica
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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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Servicing Your Explorer
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[SV49800(ALL)02/92]
Never use a metal exhaust collector when you service your
vehicle. If the metal collector contacts any of your vehicle's
plastic trim or bumper parts they could melt or deform.
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[SV49900(ALL)01/95]
Do not drive your vehicle if it does not operate properly. See
your dealer if the engine runs on for more than five seconds
after you shut it off or if it misfires, surges, stalls, or backfires.
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[SV50000(ALL)05/95]
Information about your vehicle's emission control system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information decal located on or
near the engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and
gives some tune-up specifications.
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[SV51475(ALL)07/95]
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
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[SV51480(ALL)07/95]
In some localities it may become a legal requirement to pass an
Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) test of the On-Board Diagnostic
(OBD) II system. If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery
has just been serviced, the OBD II system is reset to a not ready
for I/M testing condition. To prepare for I/M testing, the law
specifies a ªneed for additional mixed city and highway driving
to complete the checkº of the OBD II system. As soon as all of
the OBD II system checks are successfully completed, the OBD
II system is set to the ready condition. The amount of driving
required to reach the ready condition varies with individual
driving patterns. To complete this requirement in the minimum
amount of time, refer to the OBD II Drive Cycle defined below.
If the vehicle owner cannot or does not want to do the
additional driving required by law, a service center can perform
this drive cycle as it would any other type of repair work.
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[SV51485(ALL)09/95]
OBD II Drive Cycle
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[SV51490(ALL)06/95]
The following steps must be run in the order shown. If any
steps are interrupted, repeat the preceding step. Any safe
driving mode is acceptable between steps.
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[SV51495(ALL)06/95]
Always drive vehicle in safe manner according to traffic
conditions and obey all traffic laws.
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