Ford 2002 Explorer Sport Trac v.2- User Manual

Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof any kind. Protecting the environment We must all play our part inprotecting the environment. Correctvehicle usage and the authorizedd...

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 TetherAnchorage Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System Brake Fluid -Non-Petroleum Based Tr...

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES 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 lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make ...

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated orcontinues to flash, a malfunction hasbeen detected, have the systemserviced immediately. Normalbraking is still functional unless the brake warning light also isilluminated. Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignitio...

Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of thetransmission has been turned off,refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately. Four wheel drive low: Illuminates when four-wheel drive low isengaged. Four wheel drive high: Illuminates w...

GAUGES Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. Engine coolant temperaturegauge: Indicates engine coolant temperature. At normal operatingtemperature, the needle will be inthe normal range (between “H” and“C”). If it enters the red section, theengine is overheating. Stop thevehicle as soon ...

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle. Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individualjourneys. To reset, depress thecontrol. Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute.Driving with your tachometerpointer continuously at the top ofthe sca...

Engine oil pressure gauge: Indicates engine oil pressure. Theneedle should stay in the normaloperating range (between “L” and“H”). If the needle falls below thenormal range, stop the vehicle, turnoff the engine and check the engineoil level. Add oil if needed. If the oillevel is correct, have your v...

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turnclockwise/counterclockwise toincrease/decrease volume. 2. Scan: Press SCAN to move up the radio frequency band. SCANautomatically finds a station, plays itfor five seconds seconds, then moves to the next station. Pres...

PIONEER EDITION AUDIO SYSTEM 1. Mute control 2. Tape control 3. CD control 4. Tune control 5. Seek/scan control 6. Eject control (tape) 7. Balance/fade control 8. Compression/shuffle control 9. Tape direction/Dolby t control 10. Select control 11. Rewind/fast forward control 12. Bass/treble control ...

Volume/power control Press the control to turn the audiosystem on or off. Turn control to raise or lowervolume. If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off,the volume will come back on at a “nominal” listening level when theignition switch is turned back on. If you wish...

Tune adjust in radio mode • Press to move to the next frequency down the band(whether or not a listenablestation is located there). Hold the control to move through thefrequencies quickly. • Press to move to the next frequency up the band (whether or not a listenable station is located there). Hold ...

Scan function The scan function works in radio,tape or CD mode. Scan function in radio mode Press the SCAN control to hear a brief sampling of all listenable stationson the frequency band. Press the control again to stop the scan mode. Scan function in tape mode Press the SCAN control to hear a shor...

Press the TREB control then press: • to decrease treble output and • to increase treble output. Speaker balance adjust Speaker sound distribution can beadjusted between the right and leftspeakers. Press the BAL control then press: • to shift sound to the left and • to shift sound to the right. Speak...

Autoset memory preset Autoset allows you to set strong radio stations without losing youroriginal manually set preset stations. This feature is helpful on tripswhen you travel between cities with different radio stations. Starting autoset memory preset 1. Select a frequency using the AM/FM select co...

Rewind The rewind control works in tapeand CD modes. • In tape mode, radio play willcontinue until rewind is stopped(with the TAPE control) or the beginning of the tape is reached. • In CD mode, pressing the REW control for less than three secondsresults in slow rewind. Pressing the control for more...

Dolby T noise reduction Dolby t noise reduction operates only in tape mode. Dolby t noise reduction reduces the amount ofhiss and static during tape playback. Press the control to activate (and deactivate) Dolby t noise reduction. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” and thedo...

RDS show RDS sends information with the FM broadcast, including: station name,station type, and/or radio text. To view this information: • With the RDS menu enabled,press the RDS control untilSHOW is displayed. • Use the SEL control to selectTYPE, NAME, TEXT or NONE.When your radio is turned to aRDS...

AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO FOR PIONEER T SOUND SYSTEM 1. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. 2. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM frequency band. 3. CD: Press to select CD mode. 4. Memory presets: To set a station: Select frequency bandAM/FM; tune to a st...

MANUAL HEATING AND AIRCONDITIONING SYSTEM 1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of air circulated in thevehicle. 2. Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of theairflow in the vehicle. 3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the vehicle. See the following for...

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base ofthe windshield. To aid in side defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Set the temperature control to full heat 3. Set the fan speed to HI 4. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase...

HEADLAMP CONTROL Turns the lamps off. Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps,license plate lamps and tail lamps. Turns the headlamps on. AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. Theautolamp control, located in the interior mirr...

High beams Push the lever toward theinstrument panel to activate. Pullthe lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull the lever toward you toactivate. Release the lever todeactivate. PANEL DIMMER CONTROL Move the control up and down toadjust the intensity of the panellighting. Operates only ...

Headlamp aim adjustment The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Yourvehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments. To adjust the headlamps: 1. Park your vehicle on a levelsurface about 7.6 meters (25 feet)away from a vertical plain surface(C). Check your headlampalignmen...

5. Locate the vertical adjuster foreach headlamp. Adjust the aim byturning the adjuster control eitherclockwise (to adjust down) orcounterclockwise (to adjust up). NOTE: Use a 4 mm socket or box wrench to turn the vertical adjustercontrol. 6. Once you have adjusted theheadlamps close the hood and tu...

BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently. Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb. 1. Turn off the headlamps and open the hood. 2. Lift the headlamp cover. 3. Remove two retainer pins, thenpull headlamp forward. 4. Disconnect the electr...

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out ofchildren’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb tobreak the next time the headlamps are operated. Install the new bulb in reverse order. Replacing front parking l...

5. Carefully pull the bulb straightout of the socket. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing foglamp bulbs 1. Remove the bulb socket from thefoglamp by turning itcounterclockwise. 2. Disconnect the electricalconnector. Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order. Replacing license plate la...

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. Th...

TILT STEERING WHEEL (IF EQUIPPED) To adjust the steering wheel: 1. Pull and hold the steering wheelrelease control toward you. 2. Move the steering wheel up ordown until you find the desiredlocation. 3. Release the steering wheelrelease control. This will lock thesteering wheel in position. Never ad...

Storage compartment (if equipped) Press the OPEN control to open thedoor slightly. Pull the door down toopen. The storage compartment may beused to secure sunglasses or asimilar object. Install a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be used to hold a variety of aftermarketgar...

AUXILIARY POWER POINT The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories. NOTE: Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not hang any type of accessory or accessory bracket from the plug. Improper useof the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warran...

Truck bed auxiliary power point An additional auxiliary power pointis located in the bed of the truck. Lift the cover to access the auxiliarypower point. POWER WINDOWS Press and hold the bottom part ofthe rocker switch to open thewindow. Press and hold the top partof the rocker switch to close thewi...

Window lock The window lock feature allows onlythe driver to operate the powerwindows. To lock out all the window controlsexcept for the driver’s press the leftside of the control. Press the rightside to restore the window controls. Power down back window To operate the power down back window, the i...

Normal Operation If an “up” command is selected and the ignition is switched to OFF orSTART during window travel, the window will: • stop if it is between the vent position and fully closed or • continue to move up to the vent position if it is between vent and fullyopen. If a “down” or “vent” comma...

SETTING AUTOLAMP (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Make sure the headlamp controlis in the OFF position. Leaving theheadlamp control on will overridethe autolamp. 2. Turn the ignition to the ONposition or start the vehicle. 3. Slide the delay control all the wayto the left. The further you move the knob tothe right,...

Fold-away mirrors Pull the side mirrors in carefullywhen driving through a narrowspace, like an automatic car wash. SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) With speed control set, you canmaintain a speed of 48 km/h (30mph) or more without keeping yourfoot on the pedal. Speed controldoes not work at speeds below...

3. Press the SET ACC control andrelease it. 4. Take your foot off the acceleratorpedal. 5. The indicator light SPEED CONT on the instrument cluster will turn on. Note: • Vehicle speed may vary momentarily when driving up and down asteep hill. • If the vehicle speed increase above the set speed on a ...

Reducing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a setspeed: • Press and hold the COASTcontrol until you get to thedesired speed, and then releasethe control. You can also use theCOAST control to operate theTap-Down function. Press andrelease this control to decrease the vehicle...

To open the moon roof: the moon roof is equipped with a one-touchopen feature. Press and releasethe control. To stop the one-touch open feature pressthe control again. To close the moon roof: press and hold the control until the glass panel stops moving. When fullyclosed, the rear portion of the gla...

Electronic compass As an orientation aid, the compassdirection abbreviations are displayedhere. If you suspect that the compass isnot operating correctly, it can berecalibrated. Note: The compass reading may be affected when driving near largebuildings, bridges, power lines andbroadcast antennas. Ma...

1. Press and hold the MODE control until “CAL” appears in thedisplay then release the control. 2. Drive slowly (less than 5 km/h [3mph]) in circles until “CAL”disappears from the display(approximately 2 or 3 circles). POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT Position the floor mat so that theeyelets are over th...

TAILGATE REMOVAL Your tailgate is removable to allowmore room for loading. 1. Lower the tailgate. 2. Use a screwdriver to pry thespring clip (on each connector) pastthe head of the support screw.Disconnect the cables. 3. Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angleand remove it from the left andright hinges. ...

CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend thepickup box for larger loads. To extend the cargo cage: 1. Lower tailgate. 2. Pull the round knobs on each sideof the cargo cage to release it fromthe pickup box. Red markings behind the knobsindicate the un...

Interior tonneau cover release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau coverrelease handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults inthe event they become locked inside the pickup box. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation andlocation of ...

KEYS The key operates all locks on your vehicle. In case of loss, replacementkeys are available from your dealer.You should always carry a second key with you in a safe place in caseyou require it in an emergency.Refer to SecuriLock y Passive Anti-Theft System for more information. POWER DOOR LOCKS ...

Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. Press again or turn the ignition to ON to disarm.Note: The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the LOCKposition. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses a one coin type three-volt lithiumbattery CR2032 or equivalen...

KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeypad to: • lock or unlock the doors withoutusing a key. • activate or deactivate the autolock feature. The keypad can be operated with the factory set 5–digit entry code; thiscode is located on the owner’s wallet card in the glove box...

• the ignition key is in the ON position, • the gearshift lever is shifted into R reverse or a forward gear, and • the brake pedal is released. This feature will also automatically relock all the doors when: • the ignition is running and any door is opened then closed, and • you put the vehicle in m...

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the samekey chain may cause vehicle starting issues. You need to prevent theseobjects from touching the coded key while starting the engine. Theseobjects will not cause dama...

FRONT SEATS 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 avoid injury in acollision or sudden stop. Adjustable head restraints (if equipped) ...

Adjusting the front manual seat Pull the lever located at the frontedge of the seat to move the seatforward or backward. Release thelever to lock the seat in place. Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion. Press to raise or lower t...

Reclining the seats Pull the lever located on the outsideof the seat to recline the seatback.Release the lever to lock theseatback in place. 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. Never adj...

Folding down rear 60/40 seats 1. Raise the rear seat head restraint. 2. Flip the bottom of the headrestraint up, toward the front seat. 3. While holding the head restraintin “flat” position, lower the headrestraint to the seat back. 4. Flip the seat release controltoward the front seat. Seating and ...

5. Push the seatback toward thefront seat and completely downuntil it locks into place. For PioneerEdition vehicles, the 40 percent rearseat (behind the driver) does notfold due to the subwoofer location.See Attaching child safety seats with tether straps in this chapter for tether access behind thi...

REAR SEATSAdjustable rear head restraints (if equipped) Lift the head restraint so that it is located directly or as close as possiblebehind your head. Push or pull the head restraint tothe desired position. SAFETY RESTRAINTSSafety restraints precautions Always drive and ride with your seatback upri...

In a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more likelyto die than a person wearing a safety belt. Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety beltassembly which is made up of one buckle and one tongue that are designed to be used as a pair. 1) Use the shoulder belt on t...

Automatic locking mode How to use the automatic locking mode • Buckle the combination lap andshoulder belt. • Grasp the shoulder portion andpull downward until the entirebelt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clickingsound. When you hear the clicking so...

After any vehicle collision, the safety belt systems at all outboardseating positions (except the driver position, which doesn’t have this feature) must be checked by a qualified technician to verify thatthe automatic locking retractor feature for child seats is stillfunctioning properly. In additio...

Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt restsacross the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt andincrease the risk of injury in a collision. Lap belts Adjusting the lap belt The lap belt should fit snugl...

If... Then... The driver’s safety belt isbuckled before the ignitionswitch is turned to the ONposition... The safety belt warning light andindicator chime remain off. BeltMinder The BeltMinder feature is a supplemental warning to the safety beltwarning function. This feature provides additional remi...

Reasons given... Consider... “Crashes are rare events” 36 700 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 seriously injured in a crash duringour lifetime. “I’m not going far” 3 of 4 fatal crashes occur within 25 mile...

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an air bag” Air bags 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 ...

• Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. 3. Buckle, then unbuckle, the safety belt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during BeltMinderwarning activation. 4. Turn on the headlamp control, then turn it off. 5....

necessary. All safety belt assemblies, including retractors, buckles, frontseat belt buckle assemblies, buckle support assemblies (slide bar-ifequipped), shoulder belt height adjusters (if equipped), shoulder beltguide on seatback (if equipped), child safety seat tether bracketassemblies (if equippe...

Important SRS precautions The SRS is designed to work withthe safety belt to help protect thedriver and right front passengerfrom certain upper body injuries. Airbags DO NOT inflate slowly; there isa risk of injury from a deploying airbag. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should a...

Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the air bagsupplemental restraint systems or its fuses. See your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of the vehicle(including frame, bumper, front end body structure and tow hooks) may affect the performance of t...

How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work? The air bag SRS is designed toactivate when the vehicle sustains alongitudinal deceleration sufficientto cause the air bag sensors to closean electrical circuit that intiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a col...

• a readiness light and tone • a diagnostic module • and the electrical wiring which connects the components Several air bag system components get hot after inflation. Do nottouch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately....

Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.S.and Canada. If small children (generally children who are four years oldor younger and who weigh 18 kg [40 lbs] or less) ride in your vehicle,you must put them in safety seats made especial...

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

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...

Follow all instructions provided by the manufacturer of thebooster seat. Never put the shoulder belt under a child’s arm or behind theback because it eliminates the protection for the upper part of the body and may increase the risk of injury or death in a collision. Never use pillows, books, or tow...

Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder beltseating positions Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat. NEVER place a rear-facing child seat in front of an active air bag. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. C...

7. Pull the lap belt portion acrossthe child seat toward the buckle andpull up on the shoulder belt whilepushing down with your knee on thechild seat. 8. Allow the safety belt to retract toremove any slack in the belt. 9. Before placing the child in theseat, forcibly tilt the seat forwardand back to...

5. If you have not pulled out enough webbing to reach, allow thewebbing to fully retract before attempting to pull it out again and repeatsteps 2 through 4. 6. Pull the webbing through the child seat toward the retractor whilepushing down with your knee on the child seat. 7. Allow the safety belt to...

3. Locate the correct anchor for theselected rear seating position. Toinstall a tethered child seat in thefixed left rear seat of the PioneerEdition, fold the right/center seatback down so that you can reacharound the back of the left seat withyour left hand to attach the tetherhook onto the anchor....

STARTING YOUR VEHICLE Positions of the ignition 1. ACCESSORY, electricalaccessories such as the radio tooperate while the engine is notrunning. 2. LOCK, locks the steering wheeland allows key removal. 3. OFF, shuts off the engine and allaccessories without locking thesteering wheel. This position al...

Do not park, idle, or drive your vehicle in dry grass or other dryground cover. The emission system heats up the engine compartment and exhaust system, which can start a fire. Do not start your vehicle in a closed garage or in other enclosedareas. Exhaust fumes can be toxic. Always open the garage d...

Using the engine block heater (if equipped) Use of an engine block heater is strongly recommended if you live in aregion where temperatures reach -23° C (-10° F) or below. For bestresults, plug the heater in at least three hours before starting the vehicle.The heater can be plugged in the night befo...

keeping the brakes from locking. Noise from the ABS pump motor andbrake pedal pulsation may be observed during ABS braking; this isnormal. If the vehicle has continuous vibration or shudder in the steeringwheel while braking, the brake system should be inspected by a qualifiedservice technician. ABS...

Loaded vehicles, with a higher center of gravity, may handledifferently than unloaded vehicles. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken whendriving a heavily loaded vehicle. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Brake-shift interlock This ve...

Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped) Your transmission is equipped with an adaptive learning strategy found inthe vehicle computer. This feature is designed to increase durability, andprovide consistent shift feel over the life of the vehicle. A new vehicle ortransmission may ...

When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission, make sure theparking brake is set, press the clutch pedal to the floor and put thegearshift in N (Neutral). 1. Start the engine, then depress thebrake pedal. 2. Release the parking brake. 3. Move the gearshift lever to thedesired gear, then release...

Parking your vehicle 1. Disengage the clutch, apply thebrake and shift into N (Neutral). 2. Set parking brake. 3. Shift into 1 (First). 4. Turn the ignition key to position3 (OFF). Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedlyand injure someone. Use 1 (First) gear and set the parking...

FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED) Four–wheel drive (4WD) supplies power to all four wheels. 4WD shouldnot be operated on dry pavement; driveline damage may occur. 4WD system indicator lights • 4WD HIGH - illuminates when 4x4 HIGH is selected. • 4WD LOW – illuminates when 4x4 LOW is sele...

Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2. Depress the brake 3. On vehicles equipped with an automatic transmission, place thetransmission in N (Neutral); on vehicles equipped with a manualtransmission, dep...

If you must drive through highwater, drive slowly. Traction orbraking ability may be reduced.Also, if the ignition system gets wet,the vehicle may stall. Once you’re through the water, always dry the brakes by moving yourvehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. Wetbrakes do n...

When climbing a steep slope or hill,start in a lower gear rather thandownshifting to a lower gear from ahigher gear once the ascent hasstarted. This reduces the possibilityof the vehicle stalling. If yourvehicle does stall, do not try to turnaround because your vehicle mayroll over. Apply just enoug...

Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti-lock brake system. If your vehicle is not equippedwith ABS, use a “squeeze” braking technique. Push on the brake pedalwith a steadily increasing force which allows the wheels to brake yetcontinue to roll so that y...

Always ensure that the weight of occupants, cargo and equipment iswithin the weight limitations, including both gross vehicle weight andfront and rear gross axle weight rating limits. These limitation should notbe exceeded. Exceeding any vehicle weight rating limitation could result inserious damage...

4x4 w/manual transmission GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weights Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR - kg (lbs.) Trailer Weight Range (0-Maximum) - kg (lbs.) Maximum frontal area of trailer - m 2 (ft 2 ) 4.0L SOHC All 3 175 (7 000) 0-1 134 (0-2 500) 4.64 (50) Notes: For high altitude op...

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. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes...

• Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • Use a lower gear when towing up or down steep hills. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances, your vehicle will require morefrequent service intervals. Refer to...

Camper bodies Your Explorer Sport Trac is not recommended for slide–in camperbodies. RECREATIONAL TOWING An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind amotorhome. The following recreational towing guidelines are designed toensure that your transmission is not damaged. ALL REAR WHEE...

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 need to obtain reimbursement information, call1–800–665–2006. Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty In the United States, you may purchase additional roadside assistancecoverage beyond this period through the Ford Auto Club by contactingyour Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. S...

This switch is located in thepassenger’s footwell, by the kickpanel. To reset the switch: 1. Turn the ignition OFF. 2. Check the fuel system for leaks. 3. If no leaks are apparent, reset theswitch by pushing in on the resetbutton. 4. Turn the ignition ON. 5. Wait a few seconds and returnthe key to O...

The fuses are: Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 1 5A Mirrors, Autolamp 2 7.5A Cluster, Autolamp. GenericElectronic Module (GEM),Keyless entry, 4x4 3 7.5A Trailer tow right-hand stop/turnlamps 4 7.5A Starter 5 15A Park lamps, Autolamps, I/Pdimming, Trai...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 30 25A Seats 31 5A Rear climate control 32 5A Auxiliary CHMSL 33 15A Highbeam headlamps 34 5A Rear audio 35 5A ABS module 36 — Not used Power distribution box The power distribution box is in theengine compartment. It c...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Power Distribution Box Description 41 15A Mini fuse Heated oxygen sensors 42 10A Mini fuse Right low beam 43 – Not used 44 – Not used 45A – Wiper hi/low relay 45B – Wiper run/park relay 46A – Not used 46B – Not used 47A 20A Circuit breaker Windows 47B – Not used 4...

Spare tire information The spare tire can be used as a spare or a regular tire. 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 ofthe rear bumper Jack, Jack handle, jack han...

• To assemble, depress button andslide together. 2. Insert the jack handle into theopening just above the rear bumper. The handle will stop moving forwardand resistance to turning will be feltwhen properly engaged. 3. Turn the handle counterclockwiseuntil tire is lowered to the ground,and the cable ...

Stowing the jack and tools 1. Install the jack handles into theclips. 2. Install the lug wrench ensuringthat the square hole is over the pegon the bracket. 3. Install the jack on the bracketand turn the thumbwheel clockwiseto raise the jack between the standsand the top of the lug wrench. How to cha...

4. Set the parking brake. 5. Turn off the ignition. To change the tire: Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is being jacked. 1. Block both the front and rear ofthe wheel diagonally opposite theflat tire. For example, if the rightfront tire is flat, block the left rearw...

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 differential as ajacking point. 5. Remove the wheel lug nuts with the lu...

Only connect batteries with thesame nominal voltage (12 volts).Use jump leads with insulatedclamps and sufficient cross section.Do not disconnect the battery fromthe vehicle’s electrical system.Suitable jump leads for this purposecan be obtained from your dealer. Note: (+) terminal is larger than th...

WRECKER TOWING For towing, contact a professional towing service or your roadsideassistance center. Ford recommends your vehicle be towed with a wheel lift or flatbed. Donot tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved aslingbelt towing procedure. Roadside Emergencies 144

GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED At home Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada have authorized dealerships toservice your vehicle. It is preferred that you return to the Ford dealerwhere your vehicle was purchased when warranty repairs are needed.However, you may also take your vehicle to another Ford ...

In the United States, a warranty dispute must be submitted to theDispute Settlement Board before taking action under the Magnuson-MossWarranty Act, or to the extent allowed by state law, before pursuingreplacement or repurchase remedies provided by certain state laws. Thisdispute handling procedure ...

from Ford and Lincoln Mercury dealership management, recognized fortheir business leadership qualities. What the Board needs To have your case reviewed you must complete the application in theDSB brochure and mail it to the address provided on the applicationform. Some states will require you to use...

Making a decision Board members review all available information related to eachcomplaint, including oral presentations, and arrive at a fair and impartialdecision. Board review may be terminated at any time by either party. Every effort is made to decide the case within 40 days of the date thatall ...

settlement have failed. This procedure is without cost to you and isdesigned to eliminate the need for lengthy and expensive legalproceedings. In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial a...

If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside ofthe U.S. or Canada, register your vehicle identification number (VIN) andnew address with Ford Motor Company Worldwide Direct MarketOperations. ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE To order the publications in this portfolio, con...

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

• Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips. • Always read the instructions before using the products. ALUMINUM WHEELS AND COVERS Aluminum wheel rims or covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish.I...

4.0L SOHC • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in therunning engine may cause internal damage. PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products areavailable from your dealer. • For routine cleaning, use Detail Wash (ZC-3–A)...

INSTRUMENT PANEL AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth. • Avoid cleaners or polish that increase the gloss of the upper portion ofthe instrument panel. The dull finish in this area helps protect thedriver from undesirable windshield reflection. Do n...

Ford Extra Strength Tar and Road Oil Remover* (not available inCanada) (B7A-19520-AA)Ford Extra Strength Upholstery Cleaner (not available in Canada)(E8AZ-19523-AA)Motorcraft Custom Bright Metal Cleaner (ZC-15)Ford Premium Car Wash Concentrate (F2SZ-19523-WC)Motorcraft Carlite Glass Cleaner (Canada ...

OPENING THE HOOD 1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hoodrelease handle. 2. Go to the front of the vehicle andrelease the latch located in thecenter between the hood and thegrille. 3. Lift the hood. 4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE 1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equi...

WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Add fluid to fill the reservoir if thelevel is low. In very cold weather, donot fill the reservoir completely. Use washer fluid that meets Fordspecifications. Check State or localregulations for restrictions on theuse of methanol, a commonwindshield washer fluid additive. Do ...

5. Remove the engine oil dipstickand wipe clean. 6. Insert the dipstick fully, thenremove it again. 7. If the oil level is low, add enoughoil to raise the level to within theacceptable range. Note: Oil levels above the mark indicating full may cause enginedamage. Consult a servicetechnician. 8. Repl...

SAE 5W-30 engine oil recommendation Use only oils “Certified For GasolineEngines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). UseMotorcraft (Part: XO-5W30–QSPU.S.) or an equivalent oil meetingFord Motor Company specificationWSS-M2C205–A. It is alsorecommended that you use theappropriate Motorcraft oil...

Excessive pressure on the end walls of a plastic-cased batterycould cause acid to flow through the vent caps, resulting in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or battery. Lift the batterywith the battery carrier or with your hands on opposite corners. Keep batteries out of reach of children...

ENGINE COOLANT Checking engine coolant • Check the level of engine coolantwhen the engine is cold. • The coolant should be at the“cold fill level” or with the “coldfill range” as listed on the enginecoolant reservoir. • Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for service interval schedules. Make su...

3. Step back until all of the pressure has been released. 4. Use the cloth to finish removing the cap. 5. Fill the reservoir with the proper coolant mixture to within the “coldfill range” or the “cold full” level. If you removed the radiator cap in anoverflow system, fill the radiator until the cool...

Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates: • it may be necessary to increase coolant concentration above 50% butless than 60%. • refer to the label on the coolant container for appropriate coolantconcentrations for your climate. If you drive in extremely hot climates: • it is still nec...

• Shut the engine off andextinguish all smoking materialsand open flames before fueling. • Automotive fuels can be harmfulor fatal is swallowed. If fuel isswallowed, call a physicianimmediately. • Avoid inhaling fuel vapors. • Avoid getting fuel in your eyes. If fuel is splash in the eyes, removecon...

FFV engine (if equipped) Flexible fuel vehicle (FFV) fuel tanks may contain 0 to 85 percent ormore of ethnanol. Any fuel blends containing gasoline and ethanol shouldbe treated the same as “Fuel Ethanol (E85).” To identify if your vehicleis an FFV, check your VIN or the label on the inside of your f...

Running out of fuel Running out of fuel may have an adverse affect on powertraincomponents. • 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. • Your “Check Engine” indicator may come on. Fuel filler ...

EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM Your vehicle has emission control components and a catalytic converterthat enable your vehicle to comply with applicable exhaust emissionstandards. To make sure that the emission control components workproperly: • Use only unleaded fuel. • Avoid running out of fuel. • Do not ...

READINESS FOR INSPECTION/MAINTENANCE (I/M) TESTING It may be a legal requirement in your area to pass an I/M test of theon-board diagnostics system. If the system or battery has just beenserviced, the on-board diagnostic system is reset to a “not ready for I/Mtest” condition. To ready the system, al...

BRAKE FLUID The brake fluid should be checkedand refilled according to the servicemaintenance schedule in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide . 1. Clean the reservoir cap beforeremoval. 2. Check the fluid level. 3. If necessary, add brake fluid froma clean, unopened container. Do notfill above the MAX l...

To check and add fluid: 1. Drive the vehicle 30 km (20 miles) to reach normal operatingtemperatures. 2. If driven in hot weather, city traffic, pulling a trailer, allowtransmission to cool for 30 minutes before checking. 3. Engage parking brake, start engine. 4. Put your foot on the brake pedal and ...

Checking and adding manual transmission fluid (if equipped) 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Fluid level should be at bottom ofthe opening. 4. Add enough fluid through thefiller opening so that the fluid levelis at the bottom of the opening. 5. Insta...

TRANSFER CASE FLUID To check and add transfer case fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. 2. Remove the filler plug andinspect the fluid level. 3. Add only enough fluid throughthe filler opening so that the fluidlevel is at the bottom of theopening. Use only fluid that meets FordMotor Company specification...

SERVICING YOUR TIRES Checking the tire pressure • Use an accurate tire gauge. • Check the pressure when the tires are cold, after the vehicle has beenparked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km(3 miles). • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on theCertificatio...

• Five tire rotation To make sure your tires wearevenly, rotate them as indicated inthe Scheduled Maintenance Guide . If your tires wear unevenly, havethem checked. Replacing tires Replace the tires when the wearband is visible. Never mix radial bias-beltedtires, or bias-type tires. Use only the tir...

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or largersize tires. Failure to follow these precautions may adversely affect thehandling of the vehicle and make it easier to lose control and roll over. Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires mayaffect the accurac...

LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Body hinges,latches, doorstriker platesand rotors, seattracks, fuel fillerdoor hinge andspring, hoodlatch, auxiliarylatch, seattracks Multi-PurposeGrease D0AZ-19584-AAorF5AZ-19G209-AA ESB-M1C93-B orESR-M1C159-...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Automatictransmission(5R55E) 1 MotorcraftMERCON t V ATF XT-5-QM MERCON t V 4–speed manualtransmission MotorcraftMERCON Multi-Purpose t ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON t Power steeringfluid MotorcraftMERCON Multi-Purpose t ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON t Fo...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford, Lincoln Mercury or Ford ofCanada dealer. These quality accessories have been specificallyengineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom desig...

A Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ....................................85–86 and child safety seats ..............87description ................................86disposal ......................................89driver air bag ............................88indicator light ...........................