Ford 2004 Explorer v.3- User Manual

to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warningtriangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed. Warning symbols on your vehicle When you see this symbol, it isimperative that you consult therelevant section of this guide beforetouching or attempting adjustmentof an...

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electroniccontrols. Please read the section Supplemental restraint system (SRS) in the Seating and Safety Restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury...

authority. Other parties may seek to access the informationindependently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles Utility vehicles have a significantly higher rollover rate thanother types of vehicles. Before you drive your vehicle, please...

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 properly inflated, refer to Tire inflation pressure under Tires in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. • After inflating tires to the manufacturers recommended airpressure the ...

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...

To set the minute, press and hold CLK and press TUNE to decreaseor increase the minutes. 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...

14. CD : Press to enter CD mode or to play a CD already loaded into thesystem. 15. AM/FM: Press to choose a frequency band in radio mode. 16. Bass: Press / to increase/decrease the bass output. 17. Treble: Press / to increase/decrease the treble output. 18. CD door: Insert a CD printed side up. CD u...

Traffic: Allows you to hear traffic broadcasts. With the feature ON, press SEEK or SCAN to find a station broadcasting a traffic report (if it isbroadcasting RDS data). Traffic information is not available in most U.S. markets . FIND Program type: Allows you to search RDS-equipped stations for a cer...

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 allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up thevehicle cabin: 1. Select . 2. Select A/C. 3. Set the temperature control to maintain comfort. 4. Set the highest fan speed. 5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows. To increase airflow to the outer instrumen...

14. Driver’s side temperature control: Controls the temperature on the driver side of the vehicle. 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 w...

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the ventslocated in the middle of the instrument panel. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as theseobjects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. Auxiliary system (if equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped...

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

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 • Flip forward armrest to provide aflat load floor OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED) The appearance of your vehicle’s overhead console will vary according toyour op...

Installing a garage door opener (if equipped) The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety ofaftermarket garage door openers: • Place the Velcro hook onto theside of the aftermarkettransmitter opposite of thebutton. • Place the transmitter into storagecompartment, button down. •...

Type B 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 not covered by yourwarranty. Do not plug electrical accessories into the cigarette lighte...

Press and hold the bottom part of the rocker switch to open the window.Press and hold the top part of the rocker switch to close the window. One touch down Allows the driver’s window to openfully without holding the controldown. Press completely down onAUTO and release quickly. Pressagain to stop. W...

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 10 minutes Transmission overheated Check transmission Low fuel level Check fuel cap Check charging system Low brake fluid level Low oil pressure Warning-tire very low (ifequipped) ETC-engine failsafe mode Check tire pressure (ifeq...

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

Make sure the liftgate door and/or window are closed to preventexhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle. This will also reduce the risk of passengers and cargo falling out. CARGO COVER (IF EQUIPPED) Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo area cover that covers theluggage compartment of you...

5 passenger stowage: When the lid is open, it will standup on its own. 1. To open, lift the release handleand the lid. 2. To close, lower the lid, lift therelease handle and press down onthe lid. LUGGAGE RACK Your vehicle is equipped with a roofrack. The maximum recommendedload is 90 kg (200 lbs), e...

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

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

2. Press and release again within three seconds to confirm that all the doors are closed and locked. Note: The doors will lock again, the horn will chirp and the lamps flash once. Opening the liftgate window Press to unlatch the liftgate window. Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm. Th...

2. Within 5 five seconds, press any control on the remote transmitterwhich you would like to deactivate and then press the SET control onthe driver’s door panel. 3. Repeat this procedure for another remote transmitter if desired. Replacing the battery The remote entry transmitter uses one coin type ...

Replacing lost remote entry transmitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammedbecause you lost one, or would like to buy additional remote entrytransmitters, you can either reprogram them yourself, or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for rep...

To open the liftgate window, press the 5 • 6 control within five seconds. To lock all doors, liftgate and liftgate window, press the 7 • 8 and the 9 • 0 at the same time. Note: The driver’s door must be closed. You do not need to enter the keypad code first. Autolock The autolock feature will lock a...

3. Turn the ignition from the 3 (ON) to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position. 4. Press the power door unlock control three times. 5. Turn the ignition back to the 3 (ON) position. The horn will chirp. 6. Press the unlock control, then press the lock control. The horn willchirp once if autolock was deactivated ...

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...

Replacement keys If your keys are lost or stolen and you don’t have an extra coded key,you will need to have your vehicle towed to a dealership. The key codesneed to be erased from your vehicle and new coded keys will need to beprogrammed. Replacing coded keys can be very costly. Store an extra prog...

5. Turn the ignition from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON)position. Keep the ignition in the 3 (ON) position for at least threeseconds, but no more than 10 seconds. 6. Turn the ignition to the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position and remove thesecond previously programmed coded key from the ignition. 7. Wit...

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...

1. Pull upward on the release handleto cycle the seats to the load-floorposition. 2. Rotate the seatback downwardinto the load floor position. 3. Press down on the top outboardarea of the seatback until a click isheard. The seat is now latched inthe floor position. To return the seat to the upright ...

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 RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System The Personal Safety System provides an improved overall level of frontalcrash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help furtherreduce the risk of air bag-related injuries. The system is able to analyzedifferent occupant conditions and crash s...

Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational The Personal Safety System uses a warning light in the instrumentcluster or a back-up tone to indicate the condition of the system. Referto the Warning Light section in the Instrument Cluster chapter. Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety...

It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside oroutside of a vehicle. In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Do not allow people toride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats andsafety belts. Be sure everyone i...

Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest tothe direction the tongue is coming from) until you hear a snap and feel itlatch. Make sure the tongue is securely fastened in the buckle. • Front and rear seats 2. To unfasten, push the release ...

When to use the automatic locking mode In this mode, the shoulder belt is automatically pre-locked. The belt willstill retract to remove any slack in the shoulder belt. The automaticlocking mode is not available on the driver safety belt.This mode should be used any time a child safety seat is insta...

How to disengage the automatic locking mode Unbuckle the combination lap and shoulder belt and allow it to retractcompletely to disengage the automatic locking mode and activate thevehicle sensitive (emergency) locking mode. After any vehicle collision, the combination lap and shoulder beltsystem at...

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

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

Reasons given... Consider... “I have an 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 ...

2. Wait until the safety belt warning light turns off. (Approximately 1–2minutes) • Steps 3–5 must be completed within 60 seconds or the procedure willhave to be repeated. 3. Buckle then unbuckle the safety belt three times, ending with thesafety belt unbuckled. This can be done before or during Bel...

belt assemblies not in use during a collision should also be inspected andreplaced if either damage or improper operation is noted. Failure to inspect and if necessary replace the safety beltassembly under the above conditions could result in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision. Ref...

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 ...

The SRS consists of: • driver and passenger air bag modules (which include the inflators andair bags). • Safety canopy 娂 system (if equipped). Refer to Safety canopy 娂 system later in this chapter. • one or more impact and safing sensors. • a readiness light and tone. • diagnostic module. • and the ...

Safety Canopy 姟 system (if equipped) Do not place objects ormount equipment on or near the headliner at the siderailthat may come into contact with adeploying Safety Canopy 娂 . Failure to follow these instructions mayincrease the risk of personal injuryin the event of a collision. Do not lean your h...

How does the Safety Canopy 姟 system work? The design and development of theSafety Canopy 娂 system included recommended testing proceduresthat were developed by a group ofautomotive safety experts known asthe Side Airbag Technical WorkingGroup. These recommended testingprocedures help reduce the risk...

• The readiness light will not illuminate immediately after ignition isturned on. • A series of five beeps will be heard. The tone pattern will repeatperiodically until the problem and light are repaired. If any of these things happen, even intermittently, have the SRS servicedat your dealership or ...

Booster seats should be used until you can answer YES to ALL of thesequestions: • Can the child sit all the way backagainst the vehicle seat back withknees bent comfortably at theedge of the seat withoutslouching? • Does the lap belt rest low across the hips? • Is the shoulder belt centered on the s...

The shoulder belt should cross the chest, resting snugly on the center ofthe shoulder. The lap belt should rest low and snug across the hips,never up high across the stomach. If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat, placing a rubberized meshsold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat...

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-facing child seat in the front seat, move the seat all theway back. Children 12 and ...

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...

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...

BRAKES Occasional brake noise is normal. If a metal-to-metal, continuous grindingor continuous squeal sound is present, the brake linings may be worn-outand should be inspected by a qualified service technician. If the vehiclehas continuous vibration or shudder in the steering wheel while braking,th...

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. • En...

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

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

Certain add-on devices such as large trailer hitches, bike orsurfboard racks and any device that may block the normal detection zone of the RSS system may create false beeps. The RSS detects obstacles up to 2meters (6 ft.) from the rear bumperwith a decreased coverage area atthe outer corners of the...

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

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

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

pavement only after reducing your speed. Do not turn the steeringwheel too sharply while returning to the road surface. • It may be safer to stay on the apron or shoulder of the road and slowdown gradually before returning to the pavement. You may losecontrol if you do not slow down or if you turn t...

not more. Additionally, smooth variations of the accelerator and/orbrake pedal pressure should be utilized if changes in vehicle speed arecalled for. Avoid abrupt steering, acceleration or braking which couldresult in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rolloverand/or personal inju...

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

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

Do not use “aftermarket lift kits” or other suspension modifications,whether or not they are used with larger tires and wheels. These “aftermarket lift kits” could adversely affect the vehicle’s handlingcharacteristics, which could lead to loss of vehicle control or rollover andserious injury. Tires...

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...

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...

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...

Payload – is the combined weight of cargo and passengers that the vehicle is carrying. The maximum payload for your vehicle can be foundon the Tire Label on the driver’s door or door pillar. Look for “THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULDNEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lbs” for maximum payloa...

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...

3. Subtract the combined weight of the driver and passengers from XXXkilograms or XXX pounds. 4. The resulting figure equals the available amount of cargo and luggageload capacity. For example, if the “XXX” amount equals 1,400 lbs (635 kg)and there will be five 150 lbs. (68 kg) passengers in your ve...

TRAILER TOWING Trailer towing with your vehicle may require the use of a trailer towoption package. Trailer towing puts additional loads on your vehicle’s engine,transmission, axle, brakes, tires, and suspension. For your safety and tomaximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment...

4x2 GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight Engine Rear axle ratio Maximum GCWR-lbs.(kg) Trailer weightrange-lbs. (kg)(0-Maximum) 4.0L SOHC/4.6L*Class II towing 3.55 7700 (3493) 0–3235 (0–1467) 4.0L SOHC ClassIII/IV towing 3.73 LS 10240 (4645) 0–5755 (0–2610) 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) 4.0L SOHC ClassII towing 3.55 8000 (3629) 0–3375 (0–1531) 4.6L* Class IItowing 3.55 8000 (3629) 0–3390 (0–1538) 4.0L SOHC ClassIII/IV towing 3.73 LS 10000 ...

Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper. Use a loadcarrying hitch. You must distribute the load in your trailer so that10–15% of the total weight of the trailer is on the tongue, not to exceedthe maximum tongue loads as stated: • Class II receiver: 159 kg (350 lbs.) • Class III...

Driving while you tow When towing a trailer: • Turn off the speed control. The speed control may shut offautomatically when you are towing on long, steep grades. • Consult your local motor vehicle speed regulations for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a lower gear. This will ...

Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailerinto the water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after thetrailer is removed from the water. When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval: • do not allow the static water level to rise abo...

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 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp) , Owne...

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. Dissimilar spare tire/whe...

Note: Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle isbeing jacked. 4. Block the wheel that is diagonallyopposite of the flat tire using thewheel chock provided with yourvehicle. Location of the spare tire and tools The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following...

3. Remove the tools from theprovided bag. 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. REVIEW COPY: 2004...

2. Insert the lug wrench on thewinch drive nut. The wrench will stop moving andforward resistance to turning will befelt when properly engaged. 3. Turn the wrenchcounterclockwise until the tire islowered to the ground and the cablehas slack. When turning the wrench,make sure that it does not scuff t...

Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle closeto moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. 1. Use the tip of the lug wrench toremove the beauty cap by twistingthe tip under the cap. The carpetedfloor...

8. Remove the jack and fully tightenthe lug nuts in the order shown.Refer to Wheel lug nut torque specifications later in this chapter for the proper lug nut torquespecification. Stowing the flat/spare tire Note: Failure to follow spare tire stowage instructions may result in failure of cable or los...

Re-stowing the jack and tools 1. Unblock the wheels. 2. Stow the wheel ornament (if removed) in a safe location in the vehicle(such as the glove box or jack stowage compartment) so it will notbecome damaged. Re-install the wheel ornament onto the wheel once thetire is repaired or replaced. 3. Stow t...

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

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

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 Away from home If you own a Ford or Mercury vehicle and are away from home whenyour vehicle needs service, or if you need more help than the dealershipcould provide, after following the steps described above, contact theFord Customer Relationship Center to find an autho...

In Canada:Lincoln CentreFord Motor Company of Canada, LimitedP.O. Box 2000Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E41-800-387-9333www.lincolncanada.com In order to help you service your Lincoln vehicle, please have thefollowing information available when contacting the Lincoln Centre: • Your telephone number (home a...

You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating Ford and LincolnMercury and Ford of Canada dealer. There are several plans available invarious time, distance and deductible combinations which can be tailoredto fit your own driving needs. Ford ESP also offers reimbursementbenefits for towing and ren...

• alleged personal injury/property damage claims • cases currently in litigation • vehicles not used primarily for family, personal or household purposes(except in states where the Dispute Settlement Board is required toreview commercial vehicles) • vehicles with non-U.S. warranties Concerns are ine...

• The date of repair(s) and mileage at the time of occurrence(s). • The current mileage. • The name of the dealer(s) who sold or serviced the vehicle. • A brief description of your unresolved concern. • A brief summary of the action taken by the dealer(s) and Ford MotorCompany. • The names (if known...

You may also contact the North American Customer Relationship Centerat 1-800-392-3673 (Ford), TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952or by writing to the Center at the following address: Ford Motor CompanyCustomer Relationship CenterP.O. Box 6248Dearborn, Michigan 48121 UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/...

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...

INTERIOR TRIM • Clean the interior trim areas with a damp cloth, then dry by wipingwith a dry, soft, clean cloth. • 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. • ...

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. REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp) , Ow...

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 reg...

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

• 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...

Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil. Only use oils “Certified For Gasoline Engines” by the AmericanPetroleum Institute (API). To protect your engine’s warranty useMotorcraft SAE 5W-30 or an equivalent 5W-30 oil meeting Fordspecification WSS-M2C205-A. Do not use supplemental engine oil additives, cleaners or ot...

If your battery has a cover/shield, make sure it is reinstalledafter the battery has been cleaned or replaced. 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 corro...

3. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 4. Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute. 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 i...

“COLD FILL RANGE” level in the coolant reservoir. If the level fallsbelow, add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section. Your vehicle was factory-filled with a 50/50 engine coolant and waterconcentration. If the concentration of coolant falls below 40% or above60%, the engin...

If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval,the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty. If the reservoir islow or empty, add engine coolant to the reservoir. Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Note: Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; do not u...

• Do not use alcohol, methanol, brine or any engine coolantsmixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Alcohol and other liquids can cause engine damage from overheating orfreezing. • Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to the coolant. These can be harmful and compromise the corrosion...

necessary, add enough 50/50 concentration of engine coolant anddistilled water to bring the liquid level to the proper level. If you have to add more than 1.0 liter (1.0 quart) of engine coolant permonth, have your dealer check the engine cooling system. Your coolingsystem may have a leak. Operating...

It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fueltank if you continue to use high quality fuel of the recommended octanerating. Aftermarket products could cause damage to the fuel system.Repairs to correct the effects of using an aftermarket product in yourfuel may not be cover...

Calculating fuel economy 1. Fill the fuel tank completely and record the initial odometer reading(in kilometers or miles). 2. Each time you fill the tank, record the amount of fuel added (in litersor gallons). 3. After at least three to five tank fill-ups, fill the fuel tank and recordthe current od...

Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test ofthe on-board diagnostics system. If your Check engine/Service engine soon light is on, refer to the description in the Warning lights and chimes section of the Instrument Cluste...

• 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 severaltimes. 3. Turn the eng...

TRANSMISSION FLUID Checking automatic transmission fluid The automatic transmission does not have a transmission fluid dipstick. Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide for scheduled intervals for fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.However, the fluid level should be...

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

Information on “P” type tires P215/65R15 95H is an example of atire size, load index and speedrating. The definitions of theseitems are listed below. (Note thatthe tire size, load index and speedrating for your vehicle may bedifferent than this example.) 1. P: Indicates a tire, designated by the Tir...

12. Treadwear, Traction and Temperature Grades • Treadwear: The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on aspecified government test course. For example, a tire graded 150would wear one and one-half (1 1 ⁄ 2 ) times as well ...

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

Note: If your tires show uneven wear ask a qualified technician at a Ford or Lincoln/Mercury dealership to check for and correct any wheelmisalignment, tire imbalance or mechanical problem involved before tirerotation. Note: Your vehicle may be equipped with a dissimilar spare tire/wheel. A dissimil...

Changing tires with TPMS It is recommended that you alwayshave your tires serviced by a dealeror qualified technician. Each road tire is equipped with a tirepressure sensor mounted on thewheel inside the tire connectedto the valve stem. The tirepressure sensor must beunbolted from the wheel prior to...

Fluid Ford Part Name Application Capacity Engine coolant 3 MotorcraftPremium GoldEngine Coolant(yellow-colored) 4.0L SOHC V6engine without auxiliary climatecontrol 15.4L(16.3 quarts) 4.0L SOHC V6engine with auxiliary climatecontrol 17.2L(18.2 quarts) 4.6L V8 engine without auxiliary climate control ...

3 Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle. 4 Limited Slip differentials must add 118ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-7 or equivalent to the rear axle whenever the axle has beenserviced. 5 Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only ...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification 4.0L Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W30 SuperPremium MotorOil XO-5W30-QSP WSS-M2C205-Awith APICertificationMark 4.6L Engine oil Motorcraft SAE5W20 PremiumSynthetic BlendMotor Oil (US)Motorcraft SAE5W-20 SuperPremium MotorOil (Canada) XO -5...

Item Ford PartName orequivalent Ford PartNumber FordSpecification Windshieldwasher fluid MotorcraftPremiumWindshieldWasherConcentrate ZC—32–A WSB-M8B16–A2 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON 威 and MERCON 威 V. R...

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE Certification label The National Highway Traffic SafetyAdministration Regulations requirethat a Certification label be affixedto a vehicle and prescribe where theCertification label may be located.The Certification label is located onthe front door latch pillar on thedriver’...

7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number Engine number The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identificationnumber) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame andtransfer case (if equipped). Transmission/Transaxle code designations You can find a transmission/transa...

Code Transmission Description Automatic transmission Y Automatic 4–speed overdrive (CD4E) U Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R70W) T Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R44E) E Automatic 4–speed overdrive (4R100) J Automatic 5–speed overdrive (5R55E) Electric H One speed electric D Automatic 5–speed overdriv...

GENUINE 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 co...

A Accessory delay ..........................52 AdvanceTrac ..............................143 Air bag supplementalrestraint system ................116, 121 and child safety seats ............118description ......................116, 121disposal ....................................124driver air bag .....

lubricationspecifications ..................278, 280refill capacities ........................276service points ..................230–231starting after a collision .........185 Engine block heater .................140 Engine oil ..................................233 checking and adding ................