trailer FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001 User Guide

Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
1 5A Power Mirror Switch
2 5A Aux. High Mount Stop Lamp
3 7.5A Left Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
4 15A Subwoofer
5 Ð Not Used
6 15A (With
rear blower)
7.5A
(Without
rear blower)Blower Motor Relay, Airbag Diagnostic
Monitor
7 7.5A Right Stop/Turn Trailer Tow Connector
8 Ð Not Used
9 7.5A Brake Pedal Position Switch
10 7.5A Speed Control/Amplifier Assembly, Generic
electronic Module (GEM), Shift Lock
Actuator, Blend Door Actuator, A/C -
Heater Assembly, Flasher, Overhead
Console, 4X4 Module
11 7.5A Instrument Cluster, 4X4 Module
12 7.5A Washer Pump Relay
13 15A Brake Pedal Position Switch, Brake
Pressure Switch
14 10A 4 Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS)
Module
15 7.5A Instrument Cluster
16 30A Windshield Wiper Motor, Wiper Hi-Lo
Relay, Wiper Run/Park Relay
17 20A Cigar Lighter, Data Link Connector
18 25A Power Door Locks
19 25A PCM Power Diode
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Description
20 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM), Radio,
Moonroof Relay, Power Window Relay,
Power Down Back Window
21 15A Flasher (Hazard)
22 20A Auxiliary Power Socket
23 Ð Not Used
24 7.5A Starter Interrupt Relay, Anti-Theft
25 7.5A Generic Electronic Module (GEM),
Instrument Cluster, Securi-Lock
26 10A Battery Saver Relay, Interior Lamp Relay
27 15A DRL, Backup Lamps Switch, DTR Sensor
28 7.5A Radio
29 20A Radio
30 25A Power Seats
31 5A Rear Blower Motor
32 Ð Not Used
33 15A Headlamps, Daytime Running Lamps
(DRL) Module, Instrument Cluster
34 5A Rear Integrated Control Panel
35 15A 4X4 Module
36 15A Trailer Tow Relay
Roadside emergencies
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If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle
damage may occur.
Special Conditions:
²Release the parking brake.
²Turn the ignition to the OFF/UNLOCKED position.
²Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
²Do not exceed a distance of 80 km (50 miles).
²Do not exceed 56 km/h (35 mph) vehicle speed.
With a disabled vehicle (without access to wheel dollies, car hauling
trailer or flatbed transport vehicle) your vehicle can be towed (all wheels
on the ground) under the folling conditions:
Ford Motor Company provides a towing manual for all authorized tow
truck operators. Have your tow truck operator refer to this manual for
proper hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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operated for an extended period at high speeds, in city traffic during hot
weather or pulling a trailer, the vehicle should be turned off for about 30
minutes to allow fluid to cool before checking.
1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) or until it reaches normal operating
temperature.
2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal,
start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear
ranges. Allow sufficient time for each gear to engage.
4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag. If
necessary, refer toIdentifying components in the engine compartment
in this chapter for the location of the dipstick.
6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in
the designated area for normal operating temperature or ambient
temperature.
Low fluid level
Do not drive the vehicle if the fluid
level is at the bottom of the dipstick
and the ambient temperature is
above 10ÉC (50ÉF).
Correct fluid level
The transmission fluid should be checked at normal operating
temperature 66ÉC-77ÉC (150ÉF-170ÉF) on a level surface. The normal
operating temperature can be reached after approximately 30 km
(20 miles) of driving.
You can check the fluid without driving if the ambient temperature is
above 10ÉC (50ÉF). However, if fluid is added at this time, an overfill
condition could result when the vehicle reaches normal operating
temperature.
The transmission fluid should be in
this range if at normal operating
temperature (66ÉC-77ÉC
[150ÉF-170ÉF]).
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Habits
²Smooth, moderate operation can yield up to 10% savings in fuel.
²Steady speeds without stopping will usually give the best fuel
economy.
²Idling for long periods of time (greater than one minute) may waste
fuel.
²Anticipate stopping; slowing down may eliminate the need to stop.
²Sudden or hard accelerations may reduce fuel economy.
²Slow down gradually.
²Driving at reasonable speeds (traveling at 88 km/h [55 mph] uses 15%
less fuel than traveling at 105 km/h [65 mph]).
²Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
²Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
²You 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.
²Warming up a vehicle on cold mornings is not required and may
reduce fuel economy.
²Resting your foot on the brake pedal while driving may reduce fuel
economy.
²Combine errands and minimize stop-and-go driving.
Maintenance
²Keep tires properly inflated and use only recommended size.
²Operating a vehicle with the wheels out of alignment will reduce fuel
economy.
²Perform all regularly scheduled maintenance items. Follow the
recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks
found in your vehicle scheduled maintenance guide.
Conditions
²Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy
at any speed.
²Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately
0.4 km/L [1 mpg] is lost for every 180 kg [400 lb] of weight carried).
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Vehicle Security
Styled wheel protector locks
Vehicle security systems
Comfort and convenience
Celluar phone holder
Compass mirror
Compass mirror with temperature display
Engine block heaters
Seatback organizer
Tire step
Travel equipment
Cargo cage
Daytime running lights
Factory luggage rack (cross bars)
Factory luggage rack adaptors (bike, ski, luggage)
Fog lights
Front tow hooks
Heavy-duty battery
Pickup box dividers
Removable luggage rack Ð cross bars
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards and bars
Soft luggage cover
Speed control
Trailer hitch
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Customer assistance
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high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................60
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................148
GAWR ......................................148
GVWR ......................................148
trailer towing ..........................148
Loading instructions .................149
Locks
autolock .....................................91
childproof ..................................70
doors ..........................................69
Lubricant specifications ...235, 238
Lumbar support, seats ...............99
M
Manual transmission .................140
fluid capacities ........................233
lubricant specifications ..........238
reverse .....................................141
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................232
fold away ...................................71
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts ................215, 233
O
Octane rating ............................211
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................185
Overdrive .....................................62P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................86
Parking brake ............................133
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....233
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................165
Power door locks ........................69
Power steering ..........................134
fluid, checking and adding ....196
fluid, refill capacity ................233
fluid, specifications .........235, 238
Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................135
R
Radio ............................................27
Relays ........................................161
Remote entry system ...........84, 86
illuminated entry ......................88
locking/unlocking doors .....85, 88
panic alarm ...............................86
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................87
replacing the batteries .............86
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................13, 102±106
Safety defects, reporting ..........253
Safety restraints ................102±106
belt minder .............................108
cleaning the
safety belts ......................111, 231
extension assembly ................107
Index
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for adults .........................103±105
for children .....................117±118
lap belt ....................................107
warning light and
chime ...................10, 13, 107±108
Safety seats for children ..........119
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................102
Seats
child safety seats ....................119
cleaning ...................................231
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ....................................92±94
Servicing your vehicle ..............182
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................233, 238
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................235, 238
Speed control ..............................56
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........127, 129
jump starting ..........................174
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................61
T
Tachometer .................................16
Tailgate ........................................75Tires ...........................168, 203±204
changing ..........................168, 171
checking the pressure ............204
replacing ..................................206
rotating ....................................205
snow tires and chains ............207
tire grades ...............................204
treadwear ................................203
Tonneau cover .............................80
Towing .......................................150
recreational towing .................156
trailer towing ..........................150
wrecker ....................................180
Traction-lok rear axle ...............135
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................199
Transmission
automatic operation ...............136
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................196
fluid, refill capacities ..............233
lubricant specifications ..235, 238
manual operation ....................140
Trip odometer .............................15
Trunk ...........................................83
Turn signal ............................11, 55
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................238
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................240
Vehicle loading ..........................148
Ventilating your vehicle ...........131
Index
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