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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1992-93 -> Evacuate System -> Using Charging Station -> With Vacuum Pump
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

With Vacuum Pump

Vacuum pumps suitable for removing air and moisture from A/C systems are commercially available. A specification for system pumpdown used here is 28-291/2 inches vacuum. This reading can be attained at or near sea level only. For each 1000 feet of altitude this operation is performed, the reading will be 1 inch vacuum higher. For example, at 5000 feet elevation, only 23-241/2 inches of vacuum can be obtained. The system must be completely discharged before it can be evacuated. Damage to the vacuum pump will result if pressurized refrigerant is allowe...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Anti-lock Brakes -> 1992 Models (RABS) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Aerostar -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Except Aerostar -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

When only the yellow anti-lock brake system warning lamp illuminates (red brake system warning lamp is off), a service condition is present in the anti-lock brake system. At this point, a diagnostic trouble code will be stored in the computer module until the ignition switch is placed in the Off position. It is recommended that the diagnostic trouble code be obtained before the ignition is placed in the Off position, otherwise, the vehicle will have to be driven to recreate the condition under which the diagnostic trouble code was set.

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1983-93 Bronco II, Escape, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport Trac, Mariner & Mountaineer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 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 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly, if required.
  • Disconnect wire harness connectors from voltage regulator.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove alter...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

When fuel level drops below a predetermined level, the CHECK GAUGE indicator should light. The CHECK GAUGE indicator shoul...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Remove rubber radiator overflow hose from radiator.
  • Remove two fan shroud attaching screws, then lift fan shroud out of lower retaining clips and drape over fan.
  • Loosen radiator upper and lower hose clamps, then remove upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator connectors.
  • On models equipped with automatic transmission,proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect and plug two transmi...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1992 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 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Engine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GASEngine Compartment Components Diagram for 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Capacitor
  • A/C Clutch Pressure Cycling Switch
  • Connector C-100
  • Connector C-102
  • Connector C-111
  • Body Components Diagram for 1992 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GASBody Components Diagram for 1992 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 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    1992 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Power Brake Booster
  • Check Valve Vacuum Reservoir
  • Vacuum Control Value
  • 1992 Ford Explorer  4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • PASSENGER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH
  • DRIVER'S DOOR LOCK SWITCH
  • LH Front Door Lock Motor
  • RH Rear Door Lock Motor
  • LH Rear Door Lock Motor
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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 1992 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS
    Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Chassis Electrical, Wiring, Fuses & Breakers, Wipers, Motors
  • Document: RECALL - 1992-2004 MULTIPLE VEHICLE LINES - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 1992 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1992 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1992 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 1992 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 1992 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 1992 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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