engine FORD EXPLORER 1998 2.G Manual PDF
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ENGINE DATA
Engine4.0L EFI
engine4.0L SOHC
engine5.0L engine
Cubic inches 245 245 302
Horsepower 160 @ 4200 rpm 205 @ 5000 rpm 215 @ 4200 rpm
Torque 225 lb. ft. @
2750 rpm250 lb. ft. @
3000 rpm288 lbs.ft. @
3300 rpm
Required fuel
grade87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.0:1 9.7:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4 Door mm (in.) 2 Door mm (in.)
(1) Overall length 4 788 (188.5) 4 536 (178.6)
(2) Overall width 1 783 (70.2) 1 783 (70.2)
(3) Maximum
height1 72.5 (67.9) 1 722 (67.8)
(4) Wheelbase 2 835 (111.6) 2 585 (101.8)
(5) Front track /
rear1 486/1 487 (58.5/58.5) 1 486/1 487 (58.5/58.5)
Capacities and specifications
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety compliance label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the front door latch pillar
on the driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if so equipped).
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
AIR BAG
Capacities and specifications
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Air bag supplemental
restraint system ........................82
and child safety seats ..............83
description ................................82
disposal ......................................86
indicator light ...........................85
passenger air bag .....................84
Air conditioning
manual heating and air
conditioning system ............23,25
Air suspension
description ..............................106
All wheel drive (AWD) .............121
Ambulance packages ....................3
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description ..............................104
Anti-theft system ........................67
Autolamp system (see
Headlamps) .................................48
Automatic dimming mirror ...48,49
Battery .......................................175
voltage gauge ............................14
Brake fluid
checking and adding ..............164
Brakes ........................................104
anti-lock ...................................104
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................104
fluid, checking and adding ....164
Brake-shift interlock .................107
Break-in period .............................2
Bulbs, replacing ........................186
headlamps ...............................187
specifications ..........................188
Cargo cover .................................57
Changing a tire .........................144
Child safety seats ........................87
built-in child seat ......91,92,96,97
Childproof locks ..........................52
Chime
headlamps on ............................11
Cleaning your vehicle ...............191built-in child seat ...................195
engine compartment ..............192
fabric ........................................194
instrument panel ....................194
plastic parts ............................194
safety belts ..............................194
tail lamps .................................194
washing ....................................191
waxing .....................................192
wheels ......................................194
windows ..................................196
woodtone trim ........................196
Climate control system
automatic temperature
control .........26,27,28,29,30,31,32
Clutch
fluid ..........................................165
Compass, electronic ...............45,46
calibration .................................48
set zone adjustment .................47
Console, description ...................54
Control trac 4WD system .........116
Controls ..................................53,54
Cupholder (s) .............................55
Defrost
rear window ..............................34
Driving under special
conditions .........................120,122
high water ........................120,123
slippery roads ....120,121,123,124
Emission control system ..........185
Engine ........................................202
service points ............158,159,160
Engine block heater .................102
Engine coolant
checking and adding .......166,167
disposal ....................................168
refill capacities ........................168
Engine oil ...........................160,163
changing oil and oil filter .......163
checking and adding .......160,162
Exhaust fumes ..........................103
Index
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Floor mats ...................................55
Foglamps .....................................21
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac ........................34,116
special driving
instructions ......................118,119
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......184
improving fuel economy ........134
octane rating ...........................183
quality ......................................184
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................182
Fuel gauge ...................................15
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......135
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................138
power distribution box ...........141
Fuses ...................................136,137
Gauges, Mechanical ....................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
Hazard flashers .........................135
Head restraints ...........................74
Headlamps ...................................21
daytime running lights .............21
flashing ......................................22
high beam .................................22
Heating ........................................23
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................157
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........35
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior .22
Jump-starting
your vehicle .....................149,151
attaching cables ......................149
disconnecting cables ..............151Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................63
keypad .......................................64
locking and unlocking doors ....66
programming entry code ....65,66
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
Liftgate ........................................55
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
check engine ............................6,7
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................10
fuel reset .....................................7
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits
trailer towing ..........................126
Lubricant specifications ...........200
Luggage rack .............................133
Manual transmission
driving .......................113,114,115
Message center ...........................16
economy button ........................18
english/metric button ..........16,17
reset button ..............................18
system check button ...........19,20
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................196
heated ........................................53
side view mirrors (power) .......52
Moon roof ....................................45
Motorcraft parts ........................197
Odometer .....................................13
Off road driving,
4-wheel drive ......................119,122
Index
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Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity (2 door) 66.2L (17.3 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 79.5L (20.8 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance
Certification Label on inside of
driver door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity-(4.0L engines) 7.4L (7.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity (5.0L engines) 12.1L (12.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick
Manual transmission fluid capacity 2.6L (2.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4R70W transmission)
(5.0L engines only)13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x2 vehicles with 5R55E
transmission and 4.0L SOHC
engine)9.25L (9.75 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55E
transmission and 4.0L SOHC
engine)9.5L (10.0 quarts)
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCON Vtapproved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ``Service Guide'' to
determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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