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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Ford Explorer

  • 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

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Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Compressor Service -> Precautions -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Product Compatibility

Before replenishing refrigerant oil, ensure ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Electric Actuators, Replace -> Econoline -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Panel/Floor/Defrost -> Ranger -> Recirculate/Fresh -> Temperature Blend -> Temperature Blend/Panel Bypass -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Econoline
  • Remove instrument panel finish panel.
  • Disconnect electronic door actuator motor connector.
  • Remove actuator mounting screws, then the A/C electronic door actuator motor, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Expedition & Navigator
  • Remove floor duct panel.
  • Remove right side instrument panel brace.
  • Remove left side instrument panel lower nut and position brace aside.
  • Remove floor duct, then the electronic actuator.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Explorer & Mountaineer
  • Remove instr...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Evaporator Core, Replace -> 1998 -> 1998 Auxiliary -> 1998 Standard -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2000 Auxiliary -> 1999-2000 Standard -> Auxiliary A/C -> Econoline -> Excursion -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Ranger -> Standard A/C -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Econoline
Standard A/C
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Remove battery tray.
  • Remove mounting screw and move oil fill pipe out of way.
  • Remove mounting screws and move windshield washer reservoir out of way.
  • Disconnect evaporator discharge line.
  • On models equipped with standard A/C, remove screw and compressor suction line, Fig. , then disconnect condenser to evaporator tube.
  • On models equipped w/auxiliary A/C, disconnect suction accumulator/drier line spring lock connector, Fig. .
  • On models equipped wit...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Arming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1992-98 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-97 -> 1995 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Computer Relearn Procedures -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1999-2002 -> 2003-04 -> Automatic Data Transfer -> Except 1999-2002 -> Manual Data Entry -> Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

Except 1999-2002

Disconnect negative battery cable for a minimum of five minutes. After clearing memory, it is required to drive vehicle a minimum of 10 miles to allow PCM time to relearn operating strategy.

1999-2002
Automatic Data Transfer
  • Prior to removing old PCM, connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC).
  • Follow scan tool manufacturers' instructions to download data from old PCM.
  • Install new PCM and connect scan tool to DLC.
  • Follow scan tool manufactur...

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