Ford 2005 Explorer v.2- Manuals

Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury. Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should NEVER be placed in front of an active passen...

Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please read this Owner’s Guide carefully. Your vehicle is not a passenger car. As with other vehicles of this type,failur...

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner’s Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Child Seat InstallationWarning Child Seat LowerAnchor Child Seat TetherAnchor Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -No...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that maybecome serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light mayilluminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions.Many lig...

On board diagnostics (OBD-II) in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is occurring which coulddamage your catalytic converter. Drive in a moderate fashion (avoidheavy acceleration and deceleration) and have your vehicle servicedimmediately. Under engin...

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turnedto ON, continues to flash or remainson, have the system servicedimmediately. A chime will alsosound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has beendetected. Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety bel...

Door ajar (if equipped): Illuminates when the ignition is inthe ON position and any door isopen. Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned off,refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily or does not illuminate, have the transmissionserv...

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (the key is not in the ignition) and thedriver’s door is opened. Turn signal warning chime: Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is...

• Optional instrument cluster Press and release the TRIP/RESETbutton to toggle between odometerand trip odometer display. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe scale may damage the engine. Battery voltage ga...

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED) 1. BAL (Balance): Press / to shift sound to the left/rightspeakers. 2. FADE: Press / to shift sound to the front/rear speakers. 3. SCN (Scan): Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenablestations or CD tracks. Press again tostop. 4. CLK (Clock): To se...

9. Menu: Press MENU to access clock mode, RDS on/off, Trafficannouncement mode, Program typemode, Shuffle and Compressionmode. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Canadian Radioand Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) recommend that FM radiobroadcasters use RDS technology to transmit...

11. SAT (if equipped): Your Audiophile radio comes equippedwith Satellite Ready capability. Thekit to enable the Satellite reception is available through your Ford dealer.Detailed satellite instructions are included with the dealer installed kit. Dealer installed satellite kit only available in the ...

15. REW (Rewind): In CD/MP3 mode, press until desired selectionis reached. 16. SAT (if equipped): Your radio comes equipped with Satellite Readycapability. The kit to enable theSatellite reception is available through your dealer. Detailed satelliteinstructions are included with the dealer installed...

21. COMP (Compression): Brings soft and loud CD passages togetherfor a more consistent listening levelwhen in CD mode. Press COMP to turn the feature ON/OFF. 22. Scan: Press SCAN to hear a brief sampling of radio stations orCD/MP3 tracks. Press again to stop. 23. CAT/Tune: Press or to manually tune ...

PREMIUM SATELLITE COMPATIBLE AM/FMSTEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD/MP3 — LATE AVAILABILITY(IF EQUIPPED) 1. CD slot: Insert a CD with the label side up. CD units are designed to playcommercially pressed 4.75 in (12cm) audio compact discs only. Due to technical incompatibility,certain recordable and re-recor...

11. TEXT/SEL: The filename, song title, artist or album text may beviewed while playing an MP3selection. Press TEXT to scroll through the text fields. The display willscroll through all of the text in the current field before changing to thenext field. (TEXT must be pressed within three seconds of t...

17. Memory preset buttons: To set a station: Press BAND to select the frequency band (AM/FM1/FM2), tune to a station, press and hold apreset button until sound returns. 18. Scan: Press to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stations,tape selections or CD tracks. Pressagain to stop. 19. Tune/CAT:...

19. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 20. Load: Press to load a CD. Press LOAD and a memory preset to loadto a specific disc slot. Press andhold to load up to six discs. 21. CD: Press to enter CD mode. CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4....

FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a Family Entertainment System(FES). Refer to the DVD Supplement Guide for further information on your system. RADIO FREQUENCIES AM and FM frequencies are established by the Federal CommunicationsCommission (FCC) and the Cana...

CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do: • Handle discs by their edges only. Never touch the playing surface. • Inspect discs before playing. Clean only with an approved CD cleanerand wipe from the center out. Don’t: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periodsof time. • Insert more than one ...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM(IF EQUIPPED) 1. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 2. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in thevehicle. See the following for a briefdescription on each control. MAX A/C: Uses recirculated a...

Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) system (if equipped) 1. A/C control: Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Press to turn on/offin all modes except or . 2. Recirculation control: Cools the vehicle more quickly byrecirculating the cabin air instead ofusing outside air and helps prevent unple...

Operating tips • To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, placethe air flow selector in the position. • To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle, do not drive with theair flow selector in the OFF or with recirculated air engaged. • Do not put objects under the front seats...

Auxiliary system (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with auxiliary climate controls. Theseallow the front or rear seat passengers to control airflow direction,temperature and fan level of the rear compartment to quickly heat orcool the entire vehicle. Front auxiliary controls: 1. Temperature...

Rear auxiliary controls (if equipped): Once the front auxiliary control is set to REAR, the rear seat passengersmay use the rear auxiliary controls in the overhead console to make thedesired adjustments. 1. Temperature control: Determines temperature levels. Ifthe main climate control system iscooli...

REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER The rear defroster control is locatedon the instrument panel. Press the rear defroster control toclear the rear window of thin iceand fog. • A small LED will illuminate whenthe rear defroster is activated. The ignition must be in the 3 (ON) position to operate the rear windowde...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, licenseplate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. Autolamp system(if equipped) The autolamp system sets theheadlamps to turn on and offautomatically. The autolamp control,located on the headlamp contro...

Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped) To activate DRL: • the ignition must be in the ON position and • the headlamp control is in the or position • the parking brake must be disengaged. Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or duringinclement weather. The Daytime Running Light (DRL) ...

Use to adjust the brightness of theinstrument panel when exteriorlights are on. • Rotate up to brighten. • Rotate down to dim. • Rotate to full up position (pastdetent) to turn on interior lamps. • Rotate to full down position (pastdetent) to turn off the interior lamps and will also disable theillu...

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps.The brightest part of the lightshould be below the horizontal line(4). If it is above the line theheadlamp will need to be adjusted. 4. Open the hood. 5. Locate the vertical adjuster foreach headlamp. Adjust the aim byturning the adjuster control eitherclockwise (to...

INTERIOR LAMPS Dome/reading lamps The dome lamp lights when: • any door is opened. • the instrument panel dimmerswitch is rotated up until thecourtesy lamps come on. • any of the remote entry controlsare pressed and the ignition isOFF. The reading portion, the two outer lights, can only be toggled o...

Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb. 1. Turn off the headlamps and openthe hood. 2. Pry up the two retainer pins untilthey stop to release the headlampassembly from the vehicle, then pullheadlamp forward. 3. Disconnect the electricalconnector by pushing the center taban...

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs 1. Turn off the headlamp switch tooff. 2. Remove headlamp screw from thebulb assembly. 3. Disengage lamp assembly. 4. Rotate the bulb socketcounterclockwise and remove itfrom the lamp assembly. 5. Pull the bulb straight out of thesocket. Reve...

MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER Windshield wiper: Rotate the end of the control away from you toincrease the speed of the wipers;rotate towards you to decrease thespeed of the wipers. Speed dependent wipers: When the wiper control is on, the speed ofthe wipers will automatically adjustwith the vehicle speed. T...

Changing the wiper blades 1. Pull the wiper arm away from thevehicle. Turn the blade at an anglefrom the wiper arm. Push the lockpin manually to release the bladeand pull the wiper blade downtoward the windshield to remove itfrom the arm. 2. Attach the new wiper to thewiper arm and press it into pla...

Mobile Communication Equipment includes, but is not limited to cellularphones, pagers, portable email devices, in-vehicle communicationssystems, telematics devices and portable two-way radios. A driver’s first responsibility is the safe operation of the vehicle.The most important thing you can do to...

Storage compartment Press the latch to open the storagecompartment. Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers: • Place the VELCRO 威 hook onto the side of the aftermarkettransmitter opposite of the...

Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped) Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps. Type A Type B Slide on rod feature Rotate the visor towards the sidewindow and extend it rearward foradditional sunlight coverage. Note: To stow the visor back into the headliner, visor must beretracted b...

Do not plug electrical accessories into the cigarette lighter socket(if equipped). Always use the power point for accessories. Do not use the power point for operating the cigarette lighter element. The maximum power each power point can supply depends on the fuserating. For example: a 20A fuse shou...

One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onAUTO and release quickly. Pressagain to stop. Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the drive...

Turning off speed control There are two ways to turn off the speed control: • Depress the brake pedal. This will not erase your vehicle’s previouslyset speed. • Press the speed control OFFcontrol. Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speedcontrol set speed memory is erased...

In AM, FM1, or FM2 mode: • Press MEM to select presetstations within the selected radioband. In Tape mode: • Press MEM to select the nextselection on the tape. In CD mode: • Press MEM to select the nextselection on the CD. In any mode: • Press VOL + or − to adjustvolume. Climate control features Pre...

Press + or - to adjust fan speed. MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED) You can move the glass panel of the moon roof back to open or tilt up toventilate the vehicle. Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave childrenunattended in the vehicle. They may seriously hurt themselves. Note: The moon roof wil...

To vent: To tilt the moon roof into the vent position (when the glass panel isclosed), press and hold the front portion of the control. To close themoon roof from the vent position, press and hold the rear portion of thecontrol until the glass panel stops moving. If the battery is disconnected, disc...

Note: If the indicator light blinks rapidly for two seconds and then turns to a continuous light, proceed with Steps 6 through 8 to completeprogramming of a rolling code equipped device. 6. At the garage door opener receiver (motor-head unit) in the garage,locate the “learn” or “smart” button (usual...

Operating the HomeLink 姞 Wireless Control System To operate, simply press and releasethe appropriate HomeLink 威 button. Activation will now occur for thetrained product (garage door, gateoperator, security system, entrydoor lock, or home or office lightingetc.). For convenience, thehand-held transmi...

ELECTRONIC COMPASS/TEMPERATURE DISPLAY (IF EQUIPPED) Outside air temperature The outside temperature display iscontained in the instrument clusterand displays all the time. Ifequipped with the DATC climatecontrol system, the outsidetemperature will be displayed there.For more information, refer to D...

Compass zone adjustment 1. Determine which magnetic zoneyou are in for your geographiclocation by referring to the zonemap. 2. Turn ignition to the ON position. 3. Locate compass sensor mountedat base of mirror. 4. Press the button on the top ofthe compass module until ZONEappears in the instrument ...

3. Press the button on the top ofthe compass module until ZONEappears in the instrument clusterdisplay. Continue to hold down untilZONE disappears and CAL isdisplayed (approximately eightseconds) and release. 4. Drive the vehicle slowly (less than 5 km/h [3 mph]) in circles untilCAL indicator turns ...

2. Pressing the RESET controlcycles the message center througheach of the language choices. 3. Press and hold the RESETcontrol to set the language choice. Units (English/Metric) 1. Select this function from theSETUP menu for the current unitsto be displayed. 2. Press the RESET control tochange from ...

System warnings System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions in yourvehicle’s operating systems. In the event of a multiple warning situation, the message center willcycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for severalseconds. The message center will display th...

CHECK ADVANCETRAC 威 (if equipped). Displayed when the AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC system is not operating properly. If this message is displayed on the message center the AdvanceTrac 威 with RSC system will be partially operable. If this warning stays on while the engine isrunning, contact your dealer for...

After you have done steps 1 through 3, you can reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %: 4. Press RESET and SETUPcontrols at the same time for 2seconds, to activate a service modewhich will display “OIL LIFE XX%RESET TO ALTER”. 5. Press RESET to decrement oil life by 10% down ...

POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the driver floor mat so thatthe eyelet is over the pointed end ofthe retention post and rotateforward to lock in. Make sure thatthe mat does not interfere with theoperation of the accelerator or thebrake pedal. To remove the floormat, reverse the installationpro...

KEYS One key operates all the locks and starts the vehicle. Always carry aspare key with you in case of an emergency. Your keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed keywill not permit your vehicle to start. If you lose your dealer suppliedkeys, replacement keys are available throug...

Childproof door locks • When these locks are set, therear doors cannot be opened fromthe inside. • The rear doors can be openedfrom the outside when the doorsare unlocked. The childproof locks are located onrear edge of each rear door andmust be set separately for eachdoor. Setting the lock for one ...

2. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps flash once. Note: If any door, the liftgate or the liftgate glass are not closed properly, the horn will make two quick chirps. Open...

Deactivating the memory seat feature To deactivate this feature: 1. Press the SET control on the driver’s door panel. 2. Within 5 five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitterwhich you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control onthe driver’s door panel. 3. Repeat this proce...

Note: Replacement of the battery will not cause the remote transmitter to become deprogrammed from your vehicle. The remote transmittershould operate normally after battery replacement. Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecau...

Unlocking and locking the doors, liftgate and liftgate window usingkeyless entry To unlock the driver’s door, enter the factory set 5-digit code or your personal code. Each number must be pressed within five seconds of eachother. The interior lamps will illuminate. To unlock all doors and liftgate, ...

Power door unlock/lock procedure You must complete steps 1-5 within30 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. If theprocedure needs to be repeated,you must wait 30 seconds. 1. Turn the ignition to the 3 (ON)position. 2. Press the power door unlockcontrol three times. 3. Turn the ignition f...

SECURILOCK 姟 PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock 娂 passive anti-theft system is an engine immobilization system. This system is designed to help prevent the engine from beingstarted unless a coded key programmed to your vehicle is used. The use of the wrong type of coded key may lead to a “no-start...

Automatic arming The vehicle is armed immediatelyafter switching the ignition to the 2(ACCESSORY) position. The theft indicator will flash everytwo seconds when the vehicle isarmed. Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 (ON) position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. • The theft in...

Please read and understand theentire procedure before you begin. 1. Insert the first previouslyprogrammed coded key into the ignition. 2. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON)position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 se...

SEATING Notes: Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under theseat’s safety belt, resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk ofinjury in a collision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints Head ...

Push control to lower head restraint. Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped) Never adjust the driver’s seat or seatback when the vehicle ismoving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lapbelt snug and low across the hips. Lift handle to move seat forward orbackward. Pull l...

The easy entry/exit feature automatically moves the drivers seatbackwards slightly (if room is available) when the key is removed fromthe ignition. It will automatically move the seat forward to the originalposition when the key is inserted into the ignition. Using the manual lumbar support For more...

REAR SEATS Folding down the 60/40 rear seats (if equipped) If the rear seat is equipped with adjustable head restraints, they shouldbe placed in the full down position before folding the seat back down. 1. Pull upward on the release handleto cycle the seats to the load-floorposition. 2. Rotate the s...

2. Pull the seat release lever locatedon top of the seatback while liftingthe seatback into the uprightposition. 3. The seatback will latch into place. The third row seat is equipped with combination lap and shoulder beltsin both seating positions. For information on the proper operation of thesafet...

If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the PersonalSafety System serviced at your dealership or by a qualified technicianimmediately. Unless serviced, the system may not function properly inthe event of a collision. Safety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seat...

Always transport children 12 years old and under in the backseat and always properly use appropriate child restraints. Safety belts and seats can become hot in a vehicle that has beenclosed up in sunny weather; they could burn a small child. Check seat covers and buckles before you place a child any...

2. To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from thebuckle. • Front and rear seats All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulderbelts. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have twotypes of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive m...

After any vehicle collision, the combination lap and shoulder beltsystem at all passenger seating positions must be checked by a qualified technician to verify that the “automatic locking retractor”feature for child seats is still functioning properly, in addition to otherchecks for proper safety be...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8 seconds. The driver’s safety belt isbuckled while the indicatorlight is illuminat...

The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts(All statistics based on U.S. data): Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36700 crashes occur every day. The more we drive, the more we areexposed to “rare” events, even forgood drivers. 1 in 4 of us will be ser...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an airbag” Airbags offer greater protection whenused with safety belts. Frontal airbagsare not designed to inflate in rear andside crashes or rollovers. “I’d rather be thrown clear” Not a good idea. People who are ejected are 40 times more likelyto DIE. Safety be...

1. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN (or ON) position. (DO NOTSTART THE ENGINE) 2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2minutes) • Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. 3. At a moderate speed, buckle then unbuckle t...

a collision be replaced. However, if the collision was minor and aqualified technician finds that the belts do not show damage andcontinue to operate properly, they do not need to be replaced. Safetybelt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected andreplaced if either damage o...

Children and air bags Children must always be properlyrestrained. Accident statisticssuggest that children are safer whenproperly restrained in the rearseating positions than in the frontseating position. Failure to followthese instructions may increase therisk of injury in a collision. Air bags can...

The air bags inflate and deflaterapidly upon activation. After air bagdeployment, it is normal to notice asmoke-like, powdery residue orsmell the burnt propellant. This mayconsist of cornstarch, talcumpowder (to lubricate the bag) orsodium compounds (e.g., bakingsoda) that result from thecombustion ...

• diagnostic module. • and the electrical wiring which connects the components. The diagnostic module monitors its own internal circuits and thesupplemental air bag electrical system wiring (including the impactsensors), the system wiring, the air bag system readiness light, the airbag back up power...

Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopy 娂 could injure you as it deploys from the headliner. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy 娂 system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy 娂 . See your Ford or Linc...

SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safetyrestraints for children. Also see Air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) in this chapter for special instructions about using air bags. Important child restraint precautions You are required by...

Child booster seats Children outgrow a typical convertible or toddler seat when they weigh40 lb. (18 kg) and are around 4 years of age. Although the lap/shoulderbelt will provide some protection, these children are still too small forlap/shoulder belts to fit properly, which could increase the risk ...

Types of booster seats There are two types of belt-positioning booster seats: • Those that are backless. If your backless booster seat has aremovable shield, remove theshield and use the lap/shoulderbelt. If a seating position has alow seat back and no headrestraint, a backless booster seatmay place...

• LATCH lower anchors are recommended for use by children up to 48lb. (22 kg) in a child restraint. Top tether anchors can be used forchildren up to 60 pounds (27 kg) in a child restraint, and to provideupper torso restraint for children up to 80 lb. (36 kg) using an uppertorso harness and a belt-po...

8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly move the seat forwardand back to make sure the seat issecurely held in place. To checkthis, grab the seat at the belt pathand attempt to move it side to sideand forward. There should ...

• At the rear of the cargo area 4. Clip the tether strap to theanchor. If the tether strap is clipped incorrectly, the child safety seatmay not be retained properly in the event of a collision. 5. Install the child safety seat tightly using the LATCH anchors or safetybelts. Follow the instructions i...

NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS Utility vehicles and trucks handledifferently than passenger cars inthe various driving conditions thatare encountered on streets,highways and off-road. Utilityvehicles and trucks are not designedfor cornering at speeds as high aspassenger cars any more tha...

Power is supplied to all four wheelsthrough a transfer case or powertransfer unit. 4WD vehicles allowyou to select different drive modesas necessary. Information on shiftingprocedures and maintenance can befound in your Owner’s Guide . You should become thoroughly familiarwith this information befor...

Use the recommended cold inflation pressure for optimum tireperformance and wear. Under-inflation or over-inflation may causeuneven treadwear patterns. Under-inflation is the most common cause of tire failures andmay result in severe tire cracking, tread separation or ⬙ blowout ⬙ , with unexpected l...

To check the pressure in your tire(s): 1. Make sure the tires are cool, meaning they are not hot from drivingeven a mile. Note: If you have to drive a distance to get air for your tire(s), check and record the tire pressure first and add the appropriate air pressurewhen you get to the pump. It is no...

Make sure all tires and wheels on the vehicle are of the same size, type,tread design, brand, load-carrying capacity and speed rating because itcan affect the safety and performance of your vehicle, which could resultin an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personalinjury a...

The use of tire sealants may damage your tires. The use of tiresealants may also damage your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped). If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped) later in this chapter for important in...

Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the followinglocations: Tool Location Spare tire Under the vehicle, just in front of the rearbumper. The spare tire winch drive nut islocated at the rear center of the cargo areaunder a lid. Jack, lug nut wr...

Removing the spare tire Do not use an impact wrench on the winch drive nut. This willdamage the spare tire winch. 1. Open the cover from the carpeting on cargo floor to expose the winchdrive nut. 2. Insert the lug wrench on thewinch drive nut. The wrench will stop moving andforward resistance to tur...

To lessen the risk ofpersonal injury, do not put any part of your body under thevehicle while changing a tire. Donot start the engine when yourvehicle is on the jack. The jack isonly meant for changing the tire. • Never use the front or reardifferential as a jacking point. 5. Remove the lug nuts wit...

increases significantly and the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips whenthe tire is raised to the maximum tightness. Tighten to the best of yourability, to the point where the ratchet/slip occurs, if possible. The sparetire carrier will not allow you to overtighten. If the spare tire carrierratchet...

5. 15: Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches. If you change your wheel size, you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheeldiameter. 6. 95: Indicates the tire’s load index. It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry. You may find this information in your Owne...

Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” typetires “LT” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: 1. LT: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tire and Rim Association(T&RA), that is intended for serviceon ...

Information on “T” type tires “T” type tires have some additionalinformation beyond those of “P”type tires; these differences aredescribed below: T145/80D16 is an example of a tiresize. Note: The temporary tire size for your vehicle may be different fromthis example. 1. T: Indicates a type of tire, ...

Safety practices Driving habits have a great deal to do with your tire mileage and safety. • Observe posted speed limits • Avoid fast starts, stops and turns • Avoid potholes and objects on the road • Do not run over curbs or hit the tire against a curb when parking If your vehicle is stuck in snow,...

The tires should also be balanced periodically. An unbalanced tire andwheel assembly may result in irregular tire wear. Tire rotation Rotating your tires at the recommended interval (as indicated in thescheduled maintenance information that comes with your vehicle) willhelp your tires wear more even...

The tire pressure should be checked periodically (at least monthly) usingan accurate tire gauge, refer to Inspecting and inflating your tires in this chapter. Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) The Tire Pressure Monitoring System measures pressure in your fourroad tires and se...

When you believe your system is not operating properly The main function of the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is to warn youwhen your tires need air. It can also warn you in the event the system isno longer capable of functioning as intended. Please refer to thefollowing chart for information conc...

The Tire Pressure Monitoring System complies with part 15 of the FCCrules and with RS-210 of Industry Canada. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmfulinterference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received,including interference that ...

VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER This section will guide you in the proper loading of your vehicle and/ortrailer, to keep your loaded vehicle weight within its design ratingcapability, with or without a trailer. Properly loading your vehicle willprovide maximum return of vehicle design p...

Example only: Cargo Weight – includes all weight added to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. When towing, trailer tongue loador king pin weight is also part of cargo weight. 2005 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA_English (fus) Tires, Wheels and Loading 189

GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weight and all payload. GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) – is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by a single axle (front or rear). These numbers are shown on the Safety Compliance...

GVWR (Gross Vehicle WeightRating) – is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loadedvehicle (including all options,equipment, passengers and cargo). The GVWR is shown on theSafety Compliance CertificationLabel located on the B-Pillar orthe edge of the driver’s door.The GVW must never exceed theGV...

• Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for theproper installation and adjustment specifications. Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety ComplianceCertification label. For load specification terms found on the label, referto Vehicle loading in this chapter when fig...

4x4/AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axleratio MaximumGCWR-lb. (kg) Trailer weightrange-lb. (kg)(0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC Class IItowing 3.55 8000 (3629) 0–3380 (0–1533) 4.6L* Class IItowing 3.55 8000 (3629) 0–3400 (0–1542 ) 4.0L SOHC ClassIII/IV towing 3.73 LS 10000 (4...

Safety chains Always connect the trailer’s safety chains to the frame or hook retainersof the vehicle hitch. To connect the trailer’s safety chains, cross thechains under the trailer tongue and allow slack for turning corners.If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agenc...

• Under extreme conditions with large frontal trailers, high outsidetemperatures and highway speeds, the coolant gauge may indicatehigher than normal coolant temperatures. If this occurs, reduce speeduntil the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge...

• do not allow waves to break higher than 6 inches (15 cm) above thebottom 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 an...

STARTING Positions of the ignition 1. OFF/LOCK, shuts off the engineand all accessories/locks the steeringwheel, gearshift lever and allows keyremoval. 2. ACC, allows the electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. This position also unlocksthe steering wheel. 3...

Starting the engine 1. Turn the key to 3 (ON) withoutturning the key to 4 (START). Ifthere is difficulty in turning the key,rotate the steering wheel until thekey turns freely. This condition mayoccur when: • the front wheels are turned • a front wheel is against the curb 2. Turn the key to 4 (START...

Refer to Brake system warning light in the Instrument Cluster chapter for information on the brakesystem warning light. Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) Your vehicle is equipped with an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS). Thissystem helps you maintain steering control during emergency stops bykee...

Parking brake Apply the parking brake wheneverthe vehicle is parked. To set theparking brake, press the parkingbrake pedal down until the pedalstops. The BRAKE warning lamp in theinstrument cluster illuminates andremains illuminated (when theignition is turned ON) until theparking brake is released....

Driving conditions which may activate AdvanceTrac 威 include: • Taking a turn too fast. • Maneuvering quickly to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle. • Hitting a patch of ice. • Changing lanes on a snow-rutted road. • Entering a snow-free road from a snow-covered side street, or viceversa. • En...

Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission This vehicle is equipped with an adaptive Transmission Shift Strategy.Adaptive Shift Strategy offers the optimal transmission operation andshift quality. When the vehicle’s battery has been disconnected for anytype of service or repair, the transmission ...

Forced downshifts • Allowed in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to select an appropriate gear. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow, it may be rocked out byshifting between forward and reverse gears, ...

Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches, bike orsurfboard racks and any device that may block the normal detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps. The RSS detects obstacles up to sixfeet (two meters) from the rearbumper with a decreased coveragearea at the outer corners o...

If your vehicle sustains damage to the rear bumper/fascia, leavingit misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causinginaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alarms. LIMITED-SLIP AXLE (IF EQUIPPED) This axle provides added traction on slippery surfaces, particularly whenone wheel is o...

Using the Control Trac 4WD system 4X4 AUTO - Power to all four wheels; used for normal street and highway driving. 4X4 HIGH (4WD High) - Used for extra traction such as in snow or icy roads or in off-road situations. Not intended for use on dry pavement. 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) - Uses extra gearing to pro...

4. Press the desired 4WD position. • If shifting into 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light inthe instrument cluster to turn on indicating the shift is complete. • If shifting out of 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW light inthe instrument cluster to turn off indicating the shift is co...

If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement, slow down, butavoid severe brake application, ease the vehicle back onto thepavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steeringwheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. •...

turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and as far as required to avoidthe emergency. Excessive steering will result in less vehicle control,not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/orbrake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed arecalled for. Avoid abr...

Mud and water If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbrake capability may be limited. When driving through water,determine the depth; avoid waterhigher than the bottom of the hubs(if possible) and proceed slowly. Ifthe ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Once thro...

possibly rolling over. Whenever driving on a hill, determine beforehandthe route you will use. Do not drive over the crest of a hill withoutseeing what conditions are on the other side. Do not drive in reverseover a hill without the aid of an observer. When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a ...

ALL WHEEL DRIVE (AWD) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a full-time All Wheel Drive (AWD)transfer case. With the AWD option, power is supplied to all four wheelsall the time with no need to shift between two-wheel drive andfour-wheel drive. For the lubricant specification and re...

brake steadily. Do not “pump” the brakes. Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lockbrake system. Never drive with chains on the front tires of AWD vehicles without alsoputting them on the rear tires. This could cause the rear to slide an...

GETTING ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE To fully assist you should you have a vehicle concern, Ford MotorCompany offers a complimentary roadside assistance program. Thisprogram is separate from the New Vehicle Limited Warranty. The serviceis available: • 24–hours, seven days a week • for the New Vehicle Limited...

Canadian customers who require roadside assistance, call1–800–665–2006. If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself, Ford MotorCompany will reimburse a reasonable amount. To obtain reimbursementinformation, U.S. Ford or Mercury vehicles customers call1-800-241-3673; Lincoln vehicle custo...

The fuel pump shut-off switch islocated in the passenger’s foot well,by the kick panel. Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut-off switch. 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset the fuel pump shut-off switc...

Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses 2A Grey Grey — — 3A Violet Violet — — 4A Pink Pink — — 5A Tan Tan — — 7.5A Brown Brown — — 10A Red Red — — 15A Blue Blue — — 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue 25A Natural Natural — — 30A G...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 12 5A 4x4 (switch) 13 5A Overdrive cancel switch 14 5A PATS 15 5A Rear wiper module, Cluster 16 5A Power mirror, Manual climate control,TPMS 17 15A Delayed accessory relay coil/Batterysaver coil and contact/Reading andg...

Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side) These relays are located on the reverse side of the passengercompartment fuse panel. See your dealer or a certified technician forservice of this relay box. Fuse/Relay Location Description Relay 1 Flasher Relay 2 Rear defrost Relay 3 Delayed accessory Rela...

Power distribution box The power distribution box islocated in the engine compartment.The power distribution box containshigh-current fuses that protect yourvehicle’s main electrical systemsfrom overloads. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high currentfuses. To reduce risk of electrical...

Auxiliary relay box (Vehicles equipped with 4x4) The relay box is located on the frontright fender well. The relays are coded as follows: Fuse/Relay Location Description Relay 64 Two-speed 4x4 motor clockwise Relay 65 Two-speed 4x4 motor counterclockwise Relay 66 Open JUMP STARTING YOUR VEHICLE The ...

Preparing your vehicle When the battery is disconnected or a new battery is installed, thetransmission must relearn its shift strategy. As a result, the transmissionmay have firm and/or soft shifts. This operation is considered normal andwill not affect function or durability of the transmission. Ov...

4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to an exposedmetal part of the stalled vehicle’s engine, away from the battery and thecarburetor/fuel injection system. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the second ...

Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they wereconnected. 1. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface. 2. Remove the jumper cable on the negative (-) connection of thebooster vehicle’s battery. 3. Remove the jumper cable from the positive (+) term...

WRECKER TOWING If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional towingservice or, if you are a member of a roadside assistance program, yourroadside assistance service provider. It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbedequipment. Do not tow with a slingb...

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home You must take your Ford vehicle to an authorized Ford dealer forwarranty repairs. While any Ford dealership handling your vehicle linewill provide warranty service, we recommend you return to your sellingdealer who wants to ensure your continued satisfaction. Pl...

THE DISPUTE SETTLEMENT BOARD (U.S. ONLY) The Dispute Settlement Board is: • an independent, third-party arbitration program for warranty disputes. • available free to owners and lessees of qualifying Ford Motor Companyvehicles. The Dispute Settlement Board may not be available in all states. FordMot...

Board membership The Board consists of: • Three consumer representatives • A Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealership representative Consumer candidates for Board membership are recruited and trained byan independent consulting firm. The dealership Board member is chosenfrom Ford and Lincoln Mercury deale...

Oral presentations If you would like to make an oral presentation, indicate YES to question6 on the application. While it is your right to make an oral presentationbefore the Board, this is not a requirement and the Board will decide thecase whether or not an oral presentation is made. An oral prese...

UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM(CANADA ONLY) In those cases where you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford ofCanada and the dealer to resolve a factory-related vehicle serviceconcern have been unsatisfactory, Ford of Canada participates in animpartial third party mediation/arbitrati...

If you did not take advantage of the Ford Extended Service Plan at thetime of purchasing your vehicle, you may still be eligible. Since thisinformation is subject to change, please ask your dealer for completedetails about Ford Extended Service Plan coverage options, or visit theFord ESP website at ...

WASHING THE EXTERIOR Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutralpH shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which isavailable from your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

• Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roofracks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowlarea. The paint sealant will “gray” or stain the parts over time. PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-...

PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A). • If tar or grease spots are present, use Motorcraft Bug and TarRemover (ZC-42). WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES...

INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then with a clean, drycloth. • Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage thefinish. INTERIOR For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts: • Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner. • Remove light stains ...

FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer has many quality products availableto clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality productshave been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; theyare custom designed to complement the style ...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the scheduled maintenance information to track routine service. • Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service partsconforming to specifications. • Your dealership can provide parts and service. PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE • Do not work on a ho...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle located under thebottom left corner of the instrumentpanel. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that islocated under the front center of the hood. 3. Lift the hood. 2005 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (pos...

IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Engine oil dipstick 8. Air filter assembly 9. Windshield washer fluid reservoir...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Only use a washer fluid that meets Ford specification WSB-M8B16–A2.Refer to Lubricant specifications later in this chapter. State or local regulations on volatile or...

ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground. 2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to drain into theoil pan. 3. Set the parking brake and e...

• 4.6L V8 engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove itagain. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the levelwithin the MIN-MAX range . • 4.0...

• 4.6L V8 engine • Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oilmust be removed from the engine by a service technician. 7. Put the indicator back in and ensure it is fully seated. Adding engine oil 1. Check the engine oil. For instructions, refer to Checking the engine oil in this...

BATTERY Your vehicle is equipped with aMotorcraft maintenance-free batterywhich normally does not requireadditional water during its life ofservice. However, for severe usage or in high temperature climates, check thebattery electrolyte level. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the servi...

When lifting a plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure on the endwalls could cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the batterywith a battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of...

If the battery has been disconnected or a new battery has been installed,the clock and the preset radio stations must be reset once the battery isreconnected. • Always dispose of automotivebatteries in a responsible manner.Follow your local authorizedstandards for disposal. Call yourlocal authorized...

When the engine is cold, check thelevel of the engine coolant in thereservoir. • The engine coolant should be at the “FULL COLD” level or within the“COLD FILL RANGE” as listed on the engine coolant reservoir(depending upon application). • Refer to scheduled maintenance information for service interv...

Do not add engine coolant when the engine is hot. Steam andscalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you badly. Also, you can be burned if you spill coolant on hot engine parts. Do not put engine coolant in the windshield washer fluidcontainer. If sprayed on the windshield, engine...

remove the coolant pressure relief cap on the radiator of a vehicle withan overflow system, follow these steps to add engine coolant. To reduce the risk of personal injury, make sure the engine iscool before unscrewing the coolant pressure relief cap. The cooling system is under pressure; steam and ...

Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. Follow your community’s regulations and standards for recyclingand disposing of automotive fluids. Coolant refill capacity To find out how much fluid your vehicle’s cooling system can hold, referto Refill capacities in this section....

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine isrunning or hot. 5. Restart the engine and take your vehicle to a service facility. Driving the vehicle without repairing the engine problemincreases the chance of engine damage. Take your vehicle to aservice facility as soon as possible. WHAT...

Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel: • Extinguish all smoking materialsand any open flames beforefueling your vehicle. • Always turn off the vehicle beforefueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmful orfatal if swallowed. Fuels such as gasoline and ethanol are highly toxic a...

Fuel quality Many of the world’s automakers approved the World-wide Fuel Charterthat recommends gasoline specifications to provide improvedperformance and emission control system protection for your vehicle.Gasolines that meet the World-wide Fuel Charter should be used whenavailable. Ask your fuel s...

Running out of fuel Avoid running out of fuel because this situation may have an adverseaffect on powertrain components. If you have run out of fuel: • You may need to cycle the ignition from OFF to ON several times afterrefueling, to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank tothe engine...

Fuel Filter For fuel filter replacement, see your dealer or a qualified servicetechnician. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the fuel filter. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized Motorcraft part. Thecustomer warranty may be void for any damag...

• Allow no more than two automatic click-offs when filling. • Always use fuel with the recommended octane rating. • Use a known quality gasoline, preferably a national brand. • Use the same side of the same pump and have the vehicle facing thesame direction each time you fill up. • Have the vehicle ...

Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to changea 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 gi...

• Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy (approximately1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is lost for every 400 lb [180 kg] of weight carried). • Adding certain accessories to your vehicle (for example bugdeflectors, rollbars/light bars, running boards, ski/luggage racks) mayreduce fuel economy. • Fuel e...

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID Check the power steering fluid. Refer to the scheduled maintenanceguide for the service interval schedules. If adding fluid is necessary, useonly MERCON 威 ATF. • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • 4.6L V8 engine 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal o...

BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR The fluid level will drop slowly asthe brakes wear, and will rise whenthe brake components are replaced.Fluid levels below the “MAX” linethat do not trigger the brake systemwarning lamp are within the normaloperating range, there is no need toadd fluid. If the fluid levels areo...

CHANGING THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT 1. Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover. 2. Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing. 3. Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing. 4. Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dirt ordebris and...

3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to Lubricant specifications in this chapter. DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that ...

2 For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs. Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material anddesign specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcr...

2 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amountof transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualifiedtechnician. 3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 4 Limited Sl...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7-A (U.S.,except CA, ORand NM), VC-7-B(CA, OR andNM) WSS- M97B51-A1 4.0L Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W-30 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-30 Sup...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Transfer case(4X4) MotorcraftMERCON 威 Multi-PurposeATF XT-2-QDX MERCON 威 Transfer caseFront OutputSlip Shaft PremiumLong-Life Grease XG-1-C orXG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate ZC–32...

VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Dimensions 4-Door 4x2 or 4x4 XLT Model -Inches (mm) (1) Overall length 191.6 (4866.7) (2) Overall width 73.7 (1870.9) (2) Overall width includingoutside mirrors 83.9 (2130.8) (3) Maximum height 70.0 (1777.5) (3) Maximum height* withcrossbar 71.9 (1825.4) (4) Wheelbase 113.7 (2889)...

Vehicle identification number The vehicle identification number(VIN) is a 17 digit combination ofletters and numbers. The VIN isattached to a metal tag and islocated on the driver sideinstrument panel. The VIN numberis also found on the Certificationlabel. (Please note that in thegraphic XXXX is rep...

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehiclethrough your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These qualityaccessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotiveneeds; they are custom designed to co...

A Accessory delay ..........................71 AdvanceTrac ..............................206 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................................137, 141 and child safety seats ............139description ......................137, 141disposal ....................................144d...

lubrication specifications ......302, 304 refill capacities ........................300service points ..................268–269starting after a collision .........233 Engine block heater .................203 Engine oil ..................................271 checking and adding ..............271dipsti...