climate control FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2010 User Guide

CAMPER BODIES
Your Explorer Sport Trac is not recommended for slide–in camper
bodies.
RECREATIONAL TOWING
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing.
An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind
a motorhome. These guidelines are designed to ensure that your
transmission is not damaged.
Note:Put your climate control system in recirculated air mode to
prevent exhaust fumes from entering the vehicle. Refer to theClimate
controlschapter for more information.
2WD vehicles:Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground,
as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow
your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a
car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted.
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, seeWrecker
towingin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
4WD vehicles with electronic shift transfer case (Neutral tow kit
accessory):
An accessory is available that allows you to tow your vehicle, behind
another vehicle, with all the wheels on the ground. Contact your
authorized dealer for more details. Do not tow your vehicle with all
wheels on the ground unless you install the neutral tow kit as vehicle
damage may occur.
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, seeWrecker
towingin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
AWD vehicles:Do not tow your vehicle with any wheels on the ground,
as vehicle or transmission damage may occur. It is recommended to tow
your vehicle with all four (4) wheels off the ground such as when using a
car-hauling trailer. Otherwise, no recreational towing is permitted.
In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle, seeWrecker
towingin theRoadside Emergencieschapter.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
5 5A Moon roof, Power down back
window, Door lock switch
illumination, Auto dimming rear
view mirror
6 20A Door unlock/lock
7 15A Trailer tow stop/turn lamps
8 15A Ignition switch power, Passive
anti-theft system (PATS), Cluster
9 2A 6-speed Transmission control
module/Powertrain control
module (Ignition RUN/START),
Fuel pump relay
10 5A Front wiper RUN/ACC relay in
power distribution box (PDB)
11 5A Radio start
12 5A Radio, Trailer tow battery charge
(relay in PDB)
13 15A Heated mirror
14 20A Horn
15 10A Reverse lamps
16 10A Trailer tow reverse lamps
17 10A Restraints control module,
Passenger occupancy
18 10A Roll Stability Control™ (RSC
)
switch, RSC
, 4x4 module, 4x4
switch, Heated seat switches,
Reverse park aid
19 — Not used
20 10A Climate control system, Brake
shift
21 — Not used
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
22 15A Brake switch, Stop lamps, Turn
lamps
23 15A Interior lamps, Puddle lamps,
Cargo lamp, Battery saver,
Instrument illumination
24 10A Instrument cluster, Theft indicator
light
25 15A Trailer tow park lamps
26 15A License plate lamps, Rear park
lamps, Front park lamps, Manual
climate control
27 15A Not used
28 10A Climate controls
CB1 25A Windows
The following relays are located on either side of the passenger
compartment fuse panel. See your authorized dealer for service of these
relays.
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 1 Delayed accessory relay
Power distribution box
The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. The
power distribution box contains high-current fuses that protect your
vehicle’s main electrical systems from overloads.
WARNING:Always disconnect the battery before servicing high
current fuses.
WARNING:To reduce risk of electrical shock, always replace
the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid reservoirs.
If the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, refer to the
Batterysection of theMaintenance and Specificationschapter.
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingProtected Circuits
40 15A* Fan clutch, Positive crackcase
ventilation (PCV) valve, A/C clutch
relay
41 15A* Satellite radio module, SYNC

42 15A* Speed control deactivation switch,
Electronic vapor management valve,
Mass air flow sensor, Heated
exhaust gas oxygen (HEGO) sensor,
EVR, CMS, Variable cam timing
(VCT)1, VCT2, CMCV on 4.6L only)
43 15A* Coil on plug (4.6L engine), Coil
tower (4.0L engine)
44 15A* Fuel injectors
45B — Not used
45A — Not used
46B — Not used
46A — Not used
49 — Fuel pump relay
50B — A/C clutch relay
50A — Fog lamps relay
51 — Not used
52 — Not used
53 — One touch integrated start (OTIS)
(diode)
54 — Trailer tow battery charge relay
55B — Front wiper relay
55A — PCM relay
56B — Starter relay
56A — Climate control blower relay
* Mini Fuses ** Cartridge Fuses
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................176
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............286
instrument panel ....................288
interior .....................................289
plastic parts ............................287
washing ....................................284
waxing .....................................285
wheels ......................................285
wiper blades ............................287
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............67
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................50
AM/FM/CD .................................43
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................25
set zone adjustment ...........25, 34
Console ..................................85–86
overhead ..............................83, 88
Controls
power seat ...............................126
steering column ........................95
Coolant
checking and adding ..............304
refill capacities ................308, 326
specifications ..........................326
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................92
Customer Assistance ................251
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................336
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................281
Getting roadside assistance ...251
Getting the service you
need .........................................277Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................282
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................281
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................72
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................323
engine oil .................................297
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................324
Driving under special
conditions ..................238, 244, 248
sand .........................................246
snow and ice ...........................249
through water .................247, 250
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................67
E
Electronic message center ...20, 28
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................270
Emergency Flashers .................252
Emission control system ..........319
Engine ........................................331
cleaning ...................................286
coolant .....................................304
fail-safe cooling .......................309
idle speed control ...................302
lubrication specifications .......326
refill capacities ........................326
service points ..................294–295
starting after a collision .........253
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