trailer FORD EXPLORER 2003 3.G User Guide

Trailer towing tips
•Practice turning, stopping and backing up before starting on a trip to
get the feel of the vehicle trailer combination. When turning, make
wider turns so the trailer wheels will clear curbs and other obstacles.
•Allow more distance for stopping with a trailer attached.
•If you are driving down a long or steep hill, shift to a lower gear. Do
not apply the brakes continuously, as they may overheat and become
less effective.
•The trailer tongue weight should be 10–15% of the loaded trailer
weight.
•After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
•To aid in engine/transmission cooling and A/C efficiency during hot
weather while stopped in traffic, place the gearshift lever in P (Park).
•Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer’s wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer
into the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the
trailer is removed from the water.
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval:
•do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper.
•do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:
•causing internal damage to the components.
•affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
Driving
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 30A Memory seat module, Driver power seat
2 20A Heated seats, Moonroof
3 20A Radio, Amplifier, DVD
4 5A Front wiper module
5 15A Flasher relay (Turn, hazards)
6 10A Right horn
7 15A Heated mirrors
8–Not used (spare)
9–Not used (spare)
10 10A Heated backlight relay coil, Heated seat
module, A/C clutch contact
11—Not used (spare)
12 5A 4x4 module
13 5A Overdrive cancel switch, Flex fuel sender
14 5A PATS module
15 5A Rear wiper module, Cluster, TPMS
16 5A Power mirror, Manual climate control, TPMS
17 15A Delayed acc. coil, Battery saver, Glove
compartment lamp, 2nd row courtesy lamps
18 10A Left horn
19 10A RCM
20 5A Driver seat switch, Memory switch, Driver
seat module, BSM, Sunload sensor
21 5A Instrument cluster, Compass, Flasher coil
22 10A ABS, IVD Controller
23 15A Brake pedal position switch, Driver brake
applied relay, Redundant cruise deactivate
switch
24 15A Cigar lighter, OBD II
25 5A Mode-Temperature actuator for auxiliary
climate control, Trailer tow battery charge coil
Roadside Emergencies
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
1 60A** PJB
2 30A** BSM
3—Not used
4 30A** Rear defrost
5 40A** Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) pump
6 60A** Delayed accessory
7 20A** Power point #2
8—Not used
9 20A** Power point #1
10 30A** ABS module (valves)
11 40A** PTEC
12 50A** Ignition relay, Starter relay
13 40A** Trailer tow battery, Trailer tow turn signals
14 10A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) (Canada)
15 15A* Memory (PCM/DEATC/Cluster)
16 15A* Headlamp switch, Foglamp switch
17 20A* 4x4 (v-batt 2)
18 20A* 4x4 (v-batt 1)
19 20A** High beam relay
Roadside Emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
20 30A** Electric brake
21 30A** Front wiper motor
22 20A** Low beam
23 30A** Ignition switch
24—Not used
25—Not used
26 15A* Fuel pump
27 20A* Trailer tow lamps
28 20A* Horn relay
29 60A** PJB
30 20A** Rear wiper motor
31—Not used
32—Not used
33 30A** Auxiliary blower motor
34 30A** Passenger power seat, Adjustable pedals
35—Not used
36 40A** Blower motor
37 15A* A/C clutch relay, Transmission
38 15A* Coil on plug
39 15A* Injectors, Fuel pump relay
40 15A* PTEC power
41 15A* HEGO, VMV, CMS, PTEC
42 10A* Right low beam
43 10A* Left low beam
44 15A* Front foglamps
45 2A* Brake pressure switch (ABS)
46 20A* High beams
47—Horn relay
48—Fuel pump relay
49—High beam relay
50—Fog lamp relay
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box Description
51—DRL relay (Canada)/AdvanceTrac
relay
(U.S.)
52—A/C clutch relay
53—Trailer tow right turn relay
54—Trailer tow left turn relay
55—Blower motor relay
56—Starter relay
57—PTEC relay
58—Ignition relay
59—Driver brake applied relay (vehicles equipped
with AdvanceTrac
only)
60—PCM diode
61—A/C clutch diode
62 30A CB Power windows circuit breaker
* Mini Fuses ** Maxi Cartridge Fuses
Rear Relay Box
The relay box is located on the rear passenger side quarter trim panel.
See your dealer or a certified technician for service of this relay box.
Roadside Emergencies
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The relays are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 14 Not used
Relay 15 Trailer tow back- up lamps
Relay 16 Not used
Relay 17 Not used
Relay 18 Not used
Relay 19 Trailer tow park lamps
Relay 20 Trailer tow battery charge
Relay 21 Not used
Relay 22 Approach lamps
Relay 23 Not used
Diode 3 Not used
Diode 4 Not used
Auxiliary relay box
(Canadian vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac)
The relay box is located on the front
right fender well underneath the
speed control module.
Roadside Emergencies
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Driving style—good driving and fuel economy habits
Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change
a number of variables and improve your fuel economy.
Habits
•Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
•Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
•Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
•Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
•Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
•Slow down gradually.
•Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
•Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain if
unnecessary shifting between third and fourth gear occurs.
Unnecessary shifting of this type could result in reduced fuel
economy.
•Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
•Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
•Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
•Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
•Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
•Use recommended engine oil. Refer toLubricant specificationsin
this chapter.
•Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
•Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
Maintenance and Specifications
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Travel equipment
Ash cup
Automatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Cargo Organizer
Cellular phone holder
Cellular phone hands free system with voice recognition
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Dog guard
Factory luggage rack adaptors (bike and ski)
First aid kit
Fog lamps
Full vehicle cover
Highway safety kit
Inside mirror, electrochromic compass (with and without temperature
display)
Luggage/Cargo basket
Luggage basket light bracket
Luggage divider
Luggage rack cross bars
Navigation system
Neutral towing transfer case kit
Remote start system
Removable luggage rack adapters (bike and ski)
Running boards/bars
Seatback storage
Scuff plates
Smoker’s package
Soft luggage cover
Track rider bars (for luggage rack)
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch (Class IV)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Accessories
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Trailer hitch mount bike carrier
Trailer hitch receiver cover
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailgate table and adaptor
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
All-weather floor mats
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Door edge guards
Front end covers (full and sport)
Front hood deflectors
Grille guard/brush guard
Interior trim kit
Locking gas cap
Molded splash guards
Rear air deflector
Side window air deflectors
Skid plate
Tail lamp surrounds
Tow hooks
Universal floor mats
Accessories
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Hood ..........................................217
I
Ignition ...............................134, 259
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................245
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................213
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................188, 190
positioning .......................188, 191
storage .............................188–190
Jump-starting your vehicle ......195
K
Keyless entry system .................83
Keys
positions of the ignition .........134
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............37–38
daytime running light ...............33
fog lamps ...................................33
high beams ................................34
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps ...........................37
Liftgate ..................................73, 79
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........138
Limited-slip axle .......................149Load limits .................................167
GAWR ......................................167
GVWR ......................................167
trailer towing ..........................167
Loading instructions .................169
Locks
childproof ..................................78
doors ..........................................77
Lubricant specifications ...257, 259
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........259
Message center ...........................62
english/metric button ...............67
system check button ................67
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................47
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................46
fold away ...................................49
heated ........................................49
programmable memory ............80
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Moon roof ....................................55
Motorcraft parts ................241, 254
O
Octane rating ............................238
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221
P
Parking brake ............................138
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254
Index
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