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2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aviator -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion & F-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Freestar & Monterey -> Less Hydro Max -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger -> With Hydro-Max
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
Aviator
Remove components in sequence illustrated, Fig. .
E-Series
- Drain brake master cylinder with suitable suction device.
- Remove coolant reservoir.
- On models equipped with Hydro Boost, remove three power distribution box bracket bolts and position box aside.
- On all models, remove speed control deactivator switch.
- Disconnect fluid level sensor connector.
- Remove and discard master cylinder mounting nuts.
- Disconnect master cylinder brake tubes.
- Remove master cylinder cylinder.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque master cylinder mounting nuts to 18...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1999-06 Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport Trac & Mountaineer
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Four Wheel Drive (4WD) -> Front -> Rear -> Two Wheel Drive (2WD)
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Message Center -> 2003-07 Explorer & Mountaineer -> System Check
Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS
System Check
The Message Center will perform a system inspection of monitored systems and will indicate either system is OK or a warning message. To perform the System Check proceed as follows:
- Place the ignition switch in the On position.
- Press Message Center Set Up button.
- From Set Up Menu select System Check.
- Press the RESET button to start system inspection.
- The Message Center will cycle through the monitored systems and display an OK or Warning Message for 4 seconds.
- Depressing the RESET button will cycle the Message Center through of the monitored systems.
- Pressing ...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2005 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 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: VIBRATION DIAGNOSTICS - STEERING WHEEL NIBBLE - TIRE WHEEL RUNOUT AND BALANCE - REVISED Vehicle: 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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 2005 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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