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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Disc Brakes -> Description -> 1999-2001 -> 2002-03 -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-Series -> Front -> Ranger -> Rear -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Aviator

Front

The Aviator utilizes a dual piston front brake caliper and a single piston rear brake caliper. The caliper floats on two guide pins that are bolted to the caliper and extend into the caliper anchor, Fig. .

Rear

The rear disc brake system utilizes a single piston brake caliper. The mechanical parking brake system uses a drum in hat system within the rear brake disc, Fig. .

E-Series

Front

The disc brake caliper is a pin slider, single piston design on the E-150 models and a pin slider dual piston design on the E-250, E-350, E-450 & E-550 models, Figs. through .

Rear

E-Series veh...

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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Bronco II, Escape, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport Trac, Mariner & Mountaineer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Four Wheel Drive (4WD) -> Front -> Rear -> Two Wheel Drive (2WD)
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Front

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.

  • With vehicle in neutral, raise and support vehicle.
  • Index-mark front axle pinion flange to front driveshaft.
  • Remove transfer case skid plate.
  • Index-mark transfer case pinion flange to front ...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove frame damper.
  • Remove starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
  • Disconnect starter motor wires.
  • Remove starter motor ground cable and nut.
  • Remove starter motor mounting bolt and stud bolt.
  • Remove starter motor from vehicle.
  • R...

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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Electronic Throttle Control ->
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Electronic throttle displays when the system has malfunctioned and the engine has defaulted to a limp-home operation. On vehicles equipped with ...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Inlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at heater inlet tube.
  • Remove hose from heater inlet tube.
  • Reposition heater hose inlet clamp at heater core.
  • Remove heater inlet hose from heater core.
  • Remove hose from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install.

Outlet

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition heater hose outlet clamp at heater core.
  • Disconnect heater out...

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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

  • Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
  • Rotate tensioner by turning counterclockwis...

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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.

Brake Master Cylinder Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GASBrake Master Cylinder Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Brake Master Cylinder Reservoir
  • Brake Master Cylinder Fluid Level Warning Switch
  • Primary Piston
  • Secondary Piston
    • Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GASAirbag Supplemental Restraint System Components Diagram for 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Clockspring
  • Restraints Control Module
  • Side Impact Sensor
  • Driver Airbag Module
  • Passenger Airbag Module

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    WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

    OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.

    2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Generic Electronic Module
  • Restraints Control Module
    • 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Trailer Tow Relay
  • Main Light Switch

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    TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

    OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.

    Document: 4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE - WITH CONTROL TRAC - SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Sticking, Binding
  • Vibration

    • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints
    • Document: SAFETY RECALL - SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM MODIFICATION
    Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS

    Auto Systems:
  • Instruments, Dash Cluster, Warning Lights, Mirrors

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    COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

    BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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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