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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 4.0 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer 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: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX

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 2004 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: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Component Locations
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX

Refer to F...

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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

  • 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 -> Fuel Reset ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS

The FUEL RESET indicator is grounded through the inertia switch whenever vehicle is in a high force situation. The Inertia F...

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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 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 FLEX

  • 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+.

Engine Bulkhead Component Location Views Diagram for 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GASEngine Bulkhead Component Location Views Diagram for 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Knock Sensor
  • Electronic Vacuum Regulator Solenoid Valve
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor #21
  • Heated Oxygen Sensor #11
  • Connector C-109
    • Rear Door Diagram for 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEXRear Door Diagram for 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX

    Components on diagram:
  • Connector C-701
  • Connector C-704
  • Power Window Motor Connector
  • Connector C-802
  • Connector C-700

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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 Diagram2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • A/C Clutch Relay
  • Starter Relay
  • Trailer Tow Relay
  • PCM Power Relay
  • Ignition Relay
    • 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Main Light Switch
  • Headlamp Relay
  • Multifunction Switch
  • Vehicle Security Module (VSM)
  • Low Beam Lamp, Left Front

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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+.

    Document: DTC P0505 / P0506 / HESITATION / LOSS OF RPM / DIFFICULTY STARTING / LOW IDLE RPM
    Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Driveability
  • Starting Problems

    • Auto Systems:
  • Fuel Sys, Driveability, Filters (Air & Fuel)
    • 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:
  • Sticking, Binding
  • Vibration

    • Auto Systems:
  • Drive Axles, Shafts, U-Joints, CV-Joints

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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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