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1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Vacuum Motor, Replace -> 1998 Windstar -> 1999-2000 Windstar -> Air Damper -> Air Inlet -> Econoline -> Excursion -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Floor/Defrost -> Panel Door -> Panel/Defrost -> Panel/Floor -> Ranger -> Recirculate/Fresh -> Windshield Defroster
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
Econoline
Floor/Defrost
- Remove access panel, Fig. .
- Remove actuator vacuum lines, Fig. .
- Remove actuator mounting screws then lift up on vacuum control motor arm to disengage it from door crank.
- Remove vacuum control motor.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Panel Door
- Remove access panel, Fig. .
- Remove vacuum line from actuator, Fig. .
- Remove mounting screws, then lift up on vacuum motor arm to disengage it from door crank, Fig. .
- Remove vacuum motor.
- Reverse procedure to install.
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> 1997 Windstar -> Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager -> Pushrod -> Villager
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
Pushrod
Aerostar, F-Series & Ranger
To measure pushrod adjustment, use a suitable gauge and position it against the master cylinder mounting surface as illustrated in Fig. . Adjust pushrod screw by turning it until the end just touches inner edge of gauge slot.
Expedition, Explorer, F-150 & F-250LD, Mountaineer, Navigator & Villager
Refer to "Brake Booster, Replace" for pushrod adjustment.
Villager
Refer to "Brake Booste... "
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Component Locations -> Aviator, 1991-06 Explorer & Mountaineer, 1986-06 Ford Ranger & 1986-90 Bronco II w/Fuel Injected Engine
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Disassemble
Do not, under any circumstance, clamp the shaft in the jaws of a vise or similar holding fixture. Denting or localizing fracture can result, causing shaft failure during vehicle operation. Place the shaft on a suitable workbench. Do not damage the tube. If components are not marked and installed incorrectly, driveline imbalance can occur.
- Index-mark the shaft components.
- Remove and discard all four snap rings.
- Clamp bearing cup removal tool No. 205-086 or equivalent in a vise.
- If necessary, use a pair of pliers to remove a bearing cup t...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
- Remove battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Disconnect wiring harness to voltage regulator electrical connector.
- Remove B+ terminal cover.
- Remove B+ terminal connector.
- Remove wiring harness-to-alternat...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Severity Indicator ->
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Power Seats Diagram for 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Diagram for 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: 4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE - WITH CONTROL TRAC - SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 1998 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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 1998 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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