Ford 2004 Explorer v.1- User Manual

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION Warning symbols in this guide How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possibledamage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answersto such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comm...

SPECIAL NOTICES Emission warranty The New Vehicle Limited Warranty includes Bumper-to-BumperCoverage, Safety Restraint Coverage, Corrosion Coverage, and 6.0LPower Stroke Diesel Engine Coverage. In addition, your vehicle is eligiblefor Emissions Defect and Emissions Performance Warranties. For adetai...

This stored information may be read out and used by: • Ford Motor Company. • service and repair facilities. • law enforcement or government agencies. • others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know suchinformation. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility ve...

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...

Warning Light display Customer Action Warning light remains on • Check your tire pressure and ensure your tires are properlyinflated. • If your tires are inflated to the manufacturers recommended airpressure and the light remains on,please have the system inspectedimmediately by your servicingdealer...

AdvanceTrac 娂 (if equipped): Illuminates when the AdvanceTrac 娂 system is active. If the light remainson, have the system servicedimmediately. Four wheel drive low (ifequipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged. Four wheel drive high (ifequipped): Illuminates when four-wheel drive hi...

GAUGES Standard instrument cluster gauges Optional instrument cluster gauges Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed. 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Instrument Cluster 15

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 gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when theignition is in the ON position. If thepointer moves and stays outside thenormal...

AM/FM STEREO / SINGLE CD RADIO (IF EQUIPPED) 1. Balance: Press / to shift sound to the left/right speakers. 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: To set the hour, p...

5. EJ (eject): Press to eject a CD. 6. COMP (Compression): In CD mode, press to bring louder andsofter levels into more comfortablelistening level. The compression icon (c) will appear in the display. 7. Shuffle: Press to listen to the tracks on the CD in random order.Press again to turn off. 8. Mem...

4. Mute: Press to MUTE playing media; press again to return toplaying media 5. Eject: Press to eject a CD. Press and hold to eject all loaded discs. 6. Bass: Press BASS; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the bass output. Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL / to decrease/increase the treble output...

13. Power/volume: Press to turn ON/OFF; turn to increase ordecrease volume levels. Speed sensitive volume: Radio volume changes automatically andslightly with vehicle speed tocompensate for road and wind noise. Recommended level is 1–3. Level 0turns the feature off and level 7 is the maximum setting...

Don’t: • Expose tapes to direct sunlight, extreme humidity, heat or cold. • Leave tapes in the cassette player for a long time when not beingplayed. 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 ...

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...

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather: 1. Select 2. Select A/C 3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the fan speed to HI 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close th...

15. Fan Speed: Used to manually enable or disable the fan speed. 16. EXT: Displays the outside air temperature. It will remaindisplayed until the EXT control ispressed again. The external temperature will be most accurate when thevehicle has been moving for a period of time. 17. Temperature conversi...

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...

1. Temperature control: Determines temperature levels. Ifthe main climate control system iscooling in MAX A/C or mode, the auxiliary controls will notfunction as the entire vehicle willoperate at a full cool temperature. 2. Mode selector: Press to select between air flow to (Floor) or (Panel). Direc...

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 The autolamp system sets the headlamps to turn on and offautomatically. The autolamp control, located on the headlamp control,may be se...

Move the control to the full down position (past detent) to preventinterior lamps from illuminating when the doors are opened. AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving theassembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you haveproblems fix...

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. Horizontal aiming is not requiredfor this vehicle and isn...

Cargo/reading lamps The dome portion of the lamp orthe center light can be turned onwhen the headlamp control isrotated fully up or when a door isopened. With the ignition in the ACC or ON position, the rear dome lamp can beturned ON or OFF by sliding the control. BULBS Replacing exterior bulbs Chec...

3. Disconnect the electricalconnector by pushing the center taband pulling down. 4. Remove the old bulb by turningcounterclockwise to unlock and pullit out. 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. T...

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb 1. Remove the two screws and lampassembly from vehicle. 2. Remove the bulb socket from thelamp assembly by depressing thesnaps and pull the bulb straight out. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s). 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)USA English (fus) Lig...

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...

Rear center console features (if equipped) The rear center console incorporates the following features: • Utility compartment • Cupholders • Removable tray • Flip forward armrest to provide aflat load floor OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary ac...

Illuminated visor mirror (if equipped) Lift the mirror cover to turn on thevisor mirror lamps. AUXILIARY POWER POINT Power point outlets are designedfor accessory use only. Do nothang any type of accessories oraccessory bracket from theirplugs. Improper use of thepower point outlet can causedamage n...

POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS The ignition must be in the ACC or ON position to adjust the power sideview mirrors. To adjust your mirrors: 1. Rotate the control clockwise toadjust the right mirror and rotatethe control counterclockwise toadjust the left mirror. 2. Move the control in the directionyou wish...

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...

Do not let children play with the moon roof. They may seriouslyhurt themselves. HOMELINK 姞 WIRELESS CONTROL SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) The HomeLink 威 Wireless Control System, located on the overhead console, provides a convenient way to replace up to three hand-heldtransmitters with a single built-in devi...

Note: There are 30 seconds in which to initiate step eight. 8. Return to the vehicle and firmly press, hold for two seconds andrelease the HomeLink 威 button. Repeat the press/hold/release sequence again, and, depending on the brand of the garage door opener (or otherrolling code equipped device), re...

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 DEATC climatecontrol system, the outsidetemperature will be displayed there. To turn the display off or cha...

3. Locate compass sensor mountedat base of mirror. 4. Press the button on the top ofthe compass module until ZONEappears in the instrument clusterdisplay. 5. Release pressure on the button and then slowly press it down again. 6. Continue to press until ZONEappears in the instrument clusterdisplay, t...

MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED) With the ignition in the ON position,the message center, located on yourinstrument cluster, displaysimportant vehicle information through a constant monitor ofvehicle systems. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status precededby a brie...

Warning display Status Check engine temperature Warning returns after 10minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (if equipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode Check tire pressure (if e...

To lock the liftgate and the liftgate window, use the power door locks orpress the door lock switch on the left side of the cargo area. To manuallylock or unlock the liftgate, move the button located below the windowdown or up. The liftgate door and window should be closed before driving. If not,pos...

7 passenger stowage: 1. To open, lift the release handleand the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid, lift therelease handle and press down onthe lid. 5 passenger stowage: When the lid is open, it will standup on its own. The lid can bedetached from the vehicle and usedas a knee pad (carpet side up) forc...

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 ...

Memory seats/adjustable pedals/easy entry-exit feature(if equipped) The remote entry system can also control the memory seat /adjustablepedals/easy entry-exit feature. Press to automatically move the seat and adjustable pedals to the desired memory position (the seat position corresponds to thetrans...

• other vehicles parked next to the vehicle. To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the twohalves of the remote entrytransmitter near the key ring. DONOT TAKE THE RUBBER COVERAND CIRCUIT BOARD OFF THEFRONT HOUSING OF THEREMOTE ENTRY TRANSMITTER. 2. Do not wipe off any grease on thebatt...

The inside lights will not turn off if: • they have been turned on with the dimmer control, or • any door is open. The battery saver will shut off the interior lamps 10 minutes after theignition has been turned to the OFF position. KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED) You can use the keyless entrykeyp...

Autolock The autolock feature will lock all the doors, liftgate and liftgate windowwhen: • all the doors, the liftgate and liftgate window are closed, • the ignition is in the ON position, • you shift into any gear putting the vehicle in motion, and • the brake pedal is released and the vehicle atta...

7. Turn the ignition to OFF. The horn will chirp once to confirm theprocedure is complete. Keyless entry key pad procedure 1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position. 2. Close all the doors, the liftgate and liftgate window. 3. Enter 5–digit entry code 4. Press and hold the 7 • 8. While holding the 7 ...

Theft indicator The theft indicator is located on top of the instrument panel. • When the ignition is in the OFF position, the indicator will flash onceevery 2 seconds to indicate the SecuriLock 娂 system is functioning as a theft deterrent. • When the ignition is in the ON position, the indicator wi...

9. Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition. If the key has been successfully programmed it will start the vehicle’sengine and the theft indicator light will illuminate for three seconds andthen go out. If the key was not successfully programmed, it will not start yourvehicle’s engine...

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...

Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped) The control is located on theoutboard side of the seat cushion. Press front to raise or lower thefront portion of the seat cushion. Press rear to raise or lower the rearportion of the seat cushion. Press the control to move the seatforward, backward, up o...

Using the manual lumbar support For more lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward thefront of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn thelumbar support control toward therear of vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped) To operate the heated seats: • Push control located on the seatto activate...

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...

To return the seatback to theupright position: 1. Pull the lever and lift theseatback toward the rear of thevehicle. 2. Rotate the seatback until youhear a click, locking it in the uprightposition. Third row seat (if equipped) 3rd row stow feature The 3rd row seat has a tip/stow feature to increase ...

3. Push the closeout panel forwardover the space between the seats. To put seat in upright position: 1. Pull back the slider panel on theseatback to release the closeoutpanel. 2. Pull the seat release lever locatedon top of the seatback while liftingthe seatback into the uprightposition. 3. The seat...

safety belt pretensioners, front safety belt buckle sensors, and the driverseat position sensor. In addition, the RCM also monitors the restraintswarning light in the instrument cluster. A difficulty with the system isindicated by one or more of the following: • The warning light will either flash o...

• Front and rear seats 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 bel...

This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is installed in a passenger front or outboard rear seating position (if equipped). Children12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seatwhenever possible. Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for childre...

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 seat belt...

Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver’s safety belt is notbuckled before the ignition switchis turned to the ON position... The safety belt warning lightilluminates 1-2 minutes and thewarning chime sounds 4-8seconds. The driver’s safety belt is buckledwhile the indicator light isilluminat...

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

Do not sit on top of a buckled safety belt to avoid the BeltMinder chime. Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the BeltMinder feature please follow the directions stated below. One time disable Any time the safety belt is buc...

• After step 5 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for threeseconds. 6. Within seven seconds of the safety belt warning light turning off,buckle then unbuckle the safety belt. • This will disable BeltMinder if it is currently enabled, or enableBeltMinder if it is currently disabled. 7. C...

AIR BAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) 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...

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 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...

Rear-facing child seats or infant carriers should never be placedin the front seats. Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulderbelts 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...

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 move the seat forwardand back to...

The lower anchors for child seatinstallation are located at the rearsection of the second row seatbetween the cushion and seat back.The LATCH anchors are below thelocator symbols on the seat back. Follow the child seat manufacturer’sinstructions to properly install achild seat with LATCH attachments...

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 娂 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 • Enterin...

Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift islatched in P (Park). Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle. If the parking brake is fully released, but the brake warning lampremains illuminated, the brakes may not be working proper...

2 (Second) Use 2 (Second) to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additionalengine braking on downgrades. 1 (First) • Provides maximum engine braking. • Allows upshifts by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; allows for 1 (First)when vehicle reaches slower ...

To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in R(Reverse) and when using the RSS. This system is not designed to prevent contact with small ormoving objects. The system is designed to provide a warning to assist the driver in detecting large stationary objects to avoid damagingthe vehicle...

The RSS automatically turns onwhen the gear selector is placed inR (Reverse) and the ignition is ON.An RSS control on the instrumentpanel allows the driver to turn theRSS on and off. To turn the RSS off,the ignition must be ON, and thegear selector in R (Reverse). Anindicator light on the control wi...

System indicator lights • 4X4 HIGH - momentarily illuminates when the vehicle isstarted. Illuminates when 4H isselected. • 4X4 LOW – momentarily illuminates when the vehicle isstarted. Illuminates when 4L isselected. Using the Control Trac 4WD system 4X4 AUTO - Power to all four wheels; used for nor...

Note: Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping. Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low) 1. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2. Depress the brake 3. Place the transmission in N (Neutral). 4. Press the desired 4WD position. • If shifting into 4X4 LOW (4WD Low), wait for the 4X4 LOW...

• Drive slower in strong crosswinds which can affect the normal steeringcharacteristics of your vehicle. • Be extremely careful when driving on pavement made slippery byloose sand, water, gravel, snow or ice. If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement • If your vehicle goes off the edge of th...

Do not spin the wheels at over 56 km/h (35 mph). The tires mayfail and injure a passenger or bystander. Emergency maneuvers • In an unavoidable emergency situation where a sudden sharp turnmust be made, remember to avoid “over-driving” your vehicle, i.e.,turn the steering wheel only as rapidly and a...

much air is released from your tires and/or how long you drive thevehicle under these conditions. Avoid excessive speed because vehicle momentum can work against youand cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance maybe required from another vehicle. Remember, you may be able to ba...

Driving on hilly or sloping terrain Although natural obstacles may make it necessary to travel diagonally upor down a hill or steep incline, you should always try to drive straight upor straight down. Avoid driving crosswise or turning on steep slopes or hills . A danger lies in losing traction, sli...

If you use any tire/wheel combination not recommended by Ford MotorCompany, it may adversely affect vehicle handling and could causesteering, suspension, axle or transfer case failure as well as the increasedrisk of loss of vehicle control. Do not use “aftermarket lift kits” or other suspension modi...

Company strongly recommends that you do not make modifications suchas adding or removing parts (such as lift kits or stabilizer bars) or byusing replacement parts not equivalent to the original factory equipment.Any modifications to a vehicle that raise the center of gravity can makeit more likely t...

Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility andfour-wheel drive vehicles handle differently than vehicles with a lower center of gravity. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any morethan low-slung sports cars are desig...

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 ...

Ford Motor Company recommends that caution be used with any vehicleequipped with a high load or device (such as ladder racks or pickup boxcover). Failure to maintain your vehicle properly may void the warranty, increaseyour repair cost, reduce vehicle performance and operational capabilitiesand adve...

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. GAW (Gross Axle Weight) – is the total weight placed on each axle (front and rear) – including vehicle curb weigh...

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 driver’sdoor or door pillar. The GVWmust never exceed the GVWR. Exceedin...

2. Weigh your vehicle without cargo. To obtain correct weights, take yourvehicle to a shipping company or an inspection station for trucks. 3. Subtract your loaded weight from the maximum GCWR in the chart.This is the maximum trailer weight your vehicle can tow. It must bebelow the maximum trailer w...

4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg(lbs.) Trailer weightrange-kg (lbs.)(0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L*Class II towing 3.55 3493 (7700) 0-1479 (0-3260) 4.0L SOHC ClassIII/IV towing 3.73 LS 4645 (10240) 0–2622 (0-5780) 4.6L* Class III/IVtowing 3.73...

4x4/AWD GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-kg(lbs.) Trailer weightrange-kg (lbs.)(0-Maximum) 4.6L* Class III/IVtowing 3.73/3.73 LS 5262 (11600) 0-3175 (0-7000) Notes: - For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2% per 300 meters (1000 ft) elevatio...

If you use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agencygives to you. Do not attach safety chains to the bumper. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer brakes aresafe if installed properly and adjusted to the manufacturer’sspecifications. The tr...

higher than normal coolant temperatures. If this occurs, reduce speeduntil the coolant temperature returns to the normal range. Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge in the Instrument cluster chapter. • Anticipate stops and brake gradually. • Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage ...

Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components: • causing internal damage to the components. • affecting driveability, emissions and reliability. Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged inwater. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or ...

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...

Note: Always replace a fuse with one that has the specified amperage rating. Using a fuse with a higher amperage rating can cause severe wiredamage and could start a fire. Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses 2A Grey Grey...

Passenger compartment fuse panel The fuse panel is located below theinstrument panel on the driver’sside. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel box. 1 6 16 21 26 27 28 29 30 22 23 24 25 17 18 19 20 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 3 4 5 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-...

Fuse/Relay Location Fuse Amp Rating Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Description 23 15A Not used 24 15A Cigar lighter, OBD II, Neutral tow 25 5A Mode-Temperature actuator forauxiliary climate control, Trailertow battery charge relay coil,TPMS 26 7.5A Reverse park aid, Brake shiftinterlock, IVD switc...

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 CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a...

If your vehicle is equipped with a tire pressure monitoringsystem, refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System (if equipped) in the Maintenance and specifications section for important information. If the tire pressure monitor sensor becomesdamaged, it will no longer function. Spare tire information Fa...

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. The spare tirewinch drive nut is located at therear center of the cargo areaunder a lid. Jack, lug nut wre...

Rotate the wrench socket out fromthe handle. 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 ...

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...

3. Turn the lug wrench clockwise until the tire is raised to its stowedposition underneath the vehicle. The effort to turn the jack handleincreases 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 p...

When a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt orforeign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the front disc brake hub and rotor that contacts thewheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at thewheel mounting surfaces can cause...

Connecting the jumper cables 1. Connect the positive (+) jumper cable to the positive (+) terminal ofthe discharged battery. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting (boosting) battery. 2. Connect the other end of the positive (+) cable to the positive (+)termi...

3. Connect the negative (-) cable to the negative (-) terminal of theassisting battery. 4. Make the final connection of the negative (-) cable to the providedjumpstarting bolt. Do not use fuel lines, engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points. Do not connect the end of the secon...

• Jump starting stud: 4.0L Engine • Jump starting stud: 4.6L Engine 5. Ensure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts, moving parts ofboth engines, or any fuel delivery system parts. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine atmoderately increased speed. 2. S...

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...

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 ...

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 ...

In the CAMVAP program, impartial third-party arbitrators conducthearings at mutually convenient times and places in an informalenvironment. These impartial arbitrators review the positions of theparties, make decisions and, when appropriate, render awards to resolvedisputes. CAMVAP decisions are fas...

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 is availablefrom your dealer. • Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washingor laundry liquid. These products can discolor and s...

PAINT CHIPS Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) toyour dealer to ensure you get the correct color. • Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tarspots, road salt and in...

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...

• 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 and soil with Motorcraft Extra StrengthUpholstery Cleaner (ZC-41). • If grease or tar is prese...

FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford, Lincoln or 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 styl...

SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS • Use the Scheduled Maintenance Guide 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 hot engi...

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. 2004 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 in the Capacities and specifications chapter.State or local regu...

• 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...

Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 or an equivalent 5W-30 oil meeting Fordspecification WSS-M2C205–A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or other enginetreatments. They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage thatis not covered by Ford warranty. Change your engine oil according to the ...

For longer, trouble-free operation, keep the top of the battery clean anddry. Also, make certain the battery cables are always tightly fastened tothe battery terminals. If you see any corrosion on the battery or terminals, remove the cablesfrom the terminals and clean with a wire brush. You can neut...

5. Turn the A/C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 6. Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process. • The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trimstrategy. • If you do not allow the engine to relearn its idle trim, the idlequality of your vehicle ...

60%, the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly. A 50–50 mixture of coolant and water provides the following: • Freeze protection down to -36° C (-34° F). • Boiling protection up to 129° C (265° F). • Protection against rust and other forms of corrosion. • Enables calibrated gauges t...

Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use of recycled enginecoolant in vehicles originally equipped with Motorcraft Premium GoldEngine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yetavailable. Used engine coolant should be disposed of in an appropriate manner. ...

Unleaded Gasoline engines If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation driveabilityproblems during a cold start, try a different brand of “Regular” unleadedgasoline. “Premium” unleaded gasoline is not recommended (particularlyin the United States) because it may cause these problems to...

• If the fuel cap assembly is all one color (all black), it is a 1/8 turn cap. • If the fuel cap assembly is two color (black and white), it is a 1/4 turncap. When fueling your vehicle:1. Turn the engine off.2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 or 1/4 of a turn untilit stops.3. Pull...

recommended that you do not add less than 5 gallons of fuel whenrefueling. Observing this precaution will avoid possible hard startingand/or deterioration in drivability during warm up. Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in kilometers or...

• Close windows for high speed driving. Flex fuel (E-85) cruising range Because E-85 fuel contains less energy per gallon than gasoline, you willexperience an increase in fuel consumption. You can expect your MilesPer Gallon (MPG) and your driving range to decrease by about 30%compared to gasoline o...

present, the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine startup followed by mixedcity/highway driving.) No additional vehicle service is required. If the Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the first...

• 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • 4.6L V8 engine 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operatingtemperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will benear the center of the normal area between H and C). 2. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several...

CHECKING AND ADDING TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED) 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 Ford specifications. Refer to Lubr...

The traction grade assigned to this tire is based onstraight-ahead braking traction tests, and does not include acceleration, cornering, hydroplaning or peak traction characteristics. Temperature A B C The temperature grades are A (the highest), B and C, representing thetire’s resistance to the gene...

3. 65: Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire’s ratio of height to width. 4. R: Indicates a “radial” type tire. 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’...

edge of the driver’s door. The cold inflation pressure should never be setlower than the recommended pressure on the label. Note: You may not find this information on all tires because it is not required by federal law. The tire suppliers may have additional markings, notes or warnings suchas standa...

6. Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or otherobjects embedded that could poke a hole in the tire and cause an airleak. 7. Check the sidewalls to make sure there are no gouges, cuts, bulges orother irregularities. Tire inflation information All tires with Steel Carcass Plies ...

wheels may be out of alignment. Have a qualified technician at areputable repair facility check the wheel alignment periodically. Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and rapidtreadwear of your tires and should be corrected by a qualified technicianat a reputable repair facil...

• Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)vehicles/Four Wheel Drive (4WD)vehicles (front tires at top ofdiagram) Sometimes irregular tire wear can be corrected by rotating the tires. Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a reputable repair facility to check for and correct any wheel misal...

the tread is worn down to 4mm (1/16th of an inch). When you see these“wear bars”, the tire is worn out and should be replaced. Inspect your tires frequently for any of the following conditions andreplace them if one or more of the following conditions exist: • Fabric showing through the tire rubber ...

closest safe area out of traffic. This may further damage the flat tire, butyour safety is more important. If you feel a sudden vibration or ride disturbance while driving or yoususpect your tire or vehicle has been damaged, immediately reduce yourspeed. Drive with caution until you can safely pull ...

is on, visually check each tire to verify that no tire is flat. If one or moretires are flat, repair of fix as necessary. If all tires appear to be inflated,carefully drive the vehicle to the nearest location where air can be addedto the tires. Turn the ignition to the “off” position. Inflate all th...

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 Driveshaft, slipspline, universaljoints Premium LongLife Grease XG-1-C orXG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B Engine coolant MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) VC-7–A WSS-M97B51-A1 4.0L Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W30 SuperPremium Motor...

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...

Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transaxle code on the vehicle certificationlabel which is located on the door pillar. The following table tells youwhich transmission or transaxle each code represents. Truck application: Code Transmission Description Manual transm...

Code Transmission Description R Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55S) Passenger car application: Code Transmission/Transaxle Description Front wheel drive manual transaxle R 5–speed overdrive (MTX75) W 5–speed overdrive (M5) Front wheel drive automatic transaxle E 4–speed overdrive (4FE) J 3–speed (Ma...

FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of genuine Ford accessories are available for yourvehicle through your local authorized Ford or Ford of Canada dealer.These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill yourautomotive needs; they are custom designed to complement...

A Accessory delay ..........................52 AdvanceTrac ..............................143 Air bag supplemental restraintsystem ................................116, 120 and child safety seats ............118description ......................116, 120disposal ....................................123d...

coolant .....................................236fail-safe coolant ......................240idle speed control ...................234lubricationspecifications ..................274, 276refill capacities ........................272service points ..................227–228starting after a collision .......