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2004 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 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
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Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> Caliper -> Component Replacement -> Front -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Master Cylinder -> Rear -> Stability Control Sensor Cluster -> Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS
Brake System Bleed
Master Cylinder
- Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
- Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
- Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
- When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
- Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
- Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
- Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
- When fluid s...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Replacement -> Except Diesel Engines & Villager
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
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 has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal driveability symptoms may occur. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more while it relearns its adaptive strategy.
On model...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Four Wheel Drive (4WD) -> Front -> Rear -> Two Wheel Drive (2WD)
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component Replacement -> Pressure Monitor Sensor Replacement
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
Pressure Monitor Sensor Replacement
Use only tool no. 204-354 anytime tire pressures are measured to be sure that accurate values are obtained. Place air chuck straight on the valve stem to inflate tire. Do not cock air chuck during inflation cycle. Doing so can damage valve stem and cause air leaks. Ford recommends using a round head air chuck on tire pressure sensors; it is not recommended to use air chucks with long shanks. Doing so can cause tire pressure sensor valve stem damage and loss of tire pressure.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- With valve stem at the 6 o'clock ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
- Disconnect battery ground cable:
- Disconnect alternator drive belt.
- Position protective cover aside, remove and discard generator B+ terminal nut.
- Disconnect alternator B+ terminal and electrical connectors.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remov...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into suitable...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 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 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2004 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Rear Body Components Diagram for 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Behind Instrument Cluster Diagram for 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2004 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2004 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: DTC P0505 / P0506 / HESITATION / LOSS OF RPM / DIFFICULTY STARTING / LOW IDLE RPM Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: 4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE - WITH CONTROL TRAC - SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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 2004 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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