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2005 Ford Explorer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 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: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6 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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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
The TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitor System) has the ability to monitor the air pressure of all five tires. The tire-mounted pressure sensors transmit signals to the TPMS module by using the valve stem as an antenna. These transmissions are sent approximately every 30 seconds when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph. The ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor solenoid cover.
- Remove B+ terminal nut and disconnect cable.
- Remove S terminal nut and disconnect cable.
- Remove alternator mounting bol...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Rear Load Leveling (CHECK SUSP) ->
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer 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 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 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 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS
Always use square drive tool in hole in tensioner to move tensioner. Never pry on tensioner pulley. When releasing drive belt tensioner, never allow tensioner to snap back. Damage to tensioner or pers...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 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: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: VIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS - STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE - TIRE WHEEL RUNOUT AND BALANCE - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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