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2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Explorer Sport & Explorer Sport Trac -> Evaporator Core, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS
- Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
- Disconnect cycling switch.
- Disconnect blower motor and resistor electrical connectors.
- Disconnect heater core water hoses and water control valve vacuum hose.
- Disconnect mounting bolt and electrical connector, then position speed control servo aside.
- Remove mounting nuts and screws, then position windshield washer/coolant recovery reservoir aside.
- Disconnect manifold and tube assembly. Cap or plug lines and openings.
- Disconnect condenser to evaporator tube.
- Disconnect system vacuum harness ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Adjustments -> Drums Installed -> Drums Removed -> Expedition, Explorer, F-150, F-250, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Parking Brake Except Rear Disc -> Parking Brake w/Rear Disc -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS
Service Brake
The rear brake shoes adjust automatically when the vehicle is driven in reverse and the brakes are applied sharply several times. Manual adjustment is required only when brake shoes are replaced. When adjusting rear brakes, ensure parking brake is properly adjusted and adjuster is operating freely.
Drums Removed
- With drums removed, clean areas where shoes contact backing plate, then apply suitable lubricant to contact areas. Ensure lubricant does not contaminate linings.
- Adjust gauge to inside diameter of brake drum using suitable brake shoe adjusting gauge.
- Reverse tool an...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position aside accessory drive belt.
- Disconnect alternator electrical connectors.
- Position aside B+ protective cover, remove B+ terminal and nut.
- R...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Rear Load Leveling (CHECK SUSP) ->
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS
The CHECK SUSP indicator lights when there is a fault of the rear load ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2003 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 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Automatic Transmission Diagram for 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
In LH Rear Door Diagram for 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: RECALL - CERTAIN 1992-2003 MODEL YEAR CARS AND TRUCKS - FUSED JUMPER HARNESS REPLACEMENT FOR VEHICLES SERVICED WITH AN INCOMPATIBLE FUSED JUMPER HARNESS Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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 2003 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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