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1991 Ford Explorer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1990-93 Ford Aerostar, Bronco II & Explorer & 1990-94 Ranger
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

DRUM BRAKES, FORD -> Except E & F 250-350 & F-Super Duty -> BRAKE SERVICE -> INSTALLATION -> REMOVAL
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

REMOVAL

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • On vehicles with full-floating axles, remove brake drum as follows:
    • Loosen brake shoe adjustment screw.
    • Remove rear axle retaining bolts and lock washers, axle shaft, and gasket.
    • Remove wheel bearing locknut, lock washer, and adjusting nut.
    • Remove hub and drum from axle.
    • Remove brake drum to hub retaining screws, bolts, or bolts and nuts, then remove brake drum from hub.
  • On vehicles with semi-floating axles, remove brake drum as follows:
    • Remove brake drum retaining nuts.
    • Remove brake drum. If brake lining is dragging on brake...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Pressure Relief -> Gasoline Fuel Injected Engines Except Escape, Freestar, Mariner, Monterey, Villager, 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer, 2005-06 Expedition & Navigator & 2004-06 F150 & Mark LT
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fuel system pressure must be relieved prior to disconnecting fuel lines to prevent accidental spray of fuel.

After the battery ...

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. Discard wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. It is a torque prevailing des...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle, if required.
  • Disconnect electrical connector or solenoid relay wire from starter motor.
  • Remove starter motor attachi...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Severity Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

This indicator will display the severity color of RED when low oil pressure, charging system malfunction, engine coolant overheating or door ajar problems ar...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
  • Reposition hose clamp at coolant tube and remove hose.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure t...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Raise tensioner by turning counterclockwise, then remove belt.
  • Install new be...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1991 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Instrument Panel Components Diagram for 1991 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GASInstrument Panel Components Diagram for 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Fuel Pump Inertia Switch
  • Connector C-210
  • Connector C-211
  • Connector C-221
  • Body Components Diagram for 1991 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-315
  • Connector C-402
  • Connector C-243
  • Connector C-244
  • Connector C-247
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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1991 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1991 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Warning Buzzer/Chime Module
  • Headlamp Switch
  • Left Front Courtesy Lamp Switch
  • Fasten Belts Indicator
  • Driver's Seat Belt Switch
  • 1991 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Washer Pump Motor
  • Liftgate Wiper/Washer Switch
  • Liftgate Wiper Motor and Switch
  • Liftgate Wiper Disable Switch
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1991 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: MERCON ATF IS BEING REPLACED BY MERCON V AS A SERVICE FLUID FOR SOME MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS
    Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Manual Trans, Clutches, Linkage, MTX
  • Document: MERCON ATF IS BRING REPLACED BY MERCON V ATF AS A SERVICE FLUID
    Vehicle: 1991 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chemicals, Antifreeze, Additives
  • Automatic Trans, Coolers, Torque Converter
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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1991 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1991 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.

    • Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
    • Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
    • Minimum brake lining thickness.
    • Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs

    A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 1991 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.

    • Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap

    COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules

    QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 1991 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.

    • Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
    • Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Final drive fill & drain plug torques
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
    • Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
    • Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
    • Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
    • Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
    • Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
    • Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities

    TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 1991 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+

    • Airflow sensor electrical specifications
    • Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
    • Barometric pressure sensor specs
    • Battery group number and cranking performance
    • Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
    • Engine compression pressures
    • Coolant temperature sensor specs
    • Computer advance.
    • Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
    • Distributor advance specifications
    • Ignition pickup coil resistance
    • Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
    • Engine fastener torque values
    • Firing order diagrams
    • Fuel system pressures
    • Generator (alternator) specs
    • Intake air temperature sensor specs
    • Ignition coil specifications
    • Fuel injector resistance
    • Engine idle speeds
    • Knock sensor resistance
    • Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
    • Mixture control solenoid resistance
    • Voltage regulator specs
    • Spark plug applications & gaps
    • Starter motor electrical specs.
    • Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
    • Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
    • Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
    • Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
    • Throttle position sensor specs
    • Vacuum sensor valve specs

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