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2008 Ford Explorer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Serpentine Belt Service
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Master Cylinder Pushrod -> Ranger
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder Pushrod
E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator
- On Expedition, F-150, Mark LT and Navigator models, adjust brake booster to master cylinder pushrod length to .980-.995 inch, Fig. .
- On Explorer, Explorer Sport and Sport/Trac and Mountaineer models, adjust brake...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT U-JOINT, Replace -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Double Cardan -> Single Cardan, Flange Yoke -> Single Cardan, Slip Yoke
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 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 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Description
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 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 60 seconds when the vehicle speed exceeds 20 mph. Th...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen band clamp and remove air filter element, tray and inlet snorkel.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner counterclockwise and position accessory drive belt aside.
- Pull up and remove alternator harness locator retainer.
- Remove bolts and alternator bracket.
- Remove bolts and position alternator aside.
- Disconn...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Severity Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
This indicator will display the severity color of RED when low oil pressure, charging system malfunction, engine coolant overheating or door ajar problems ar...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
- Raise tensioner by turning counterclockwise, then remove belt.
- Install new be...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 HVAC Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Body Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Coolant Expansion Tank Leaks - 4.0L Engine Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE - FRONT OR REAR 18 INCH WHEELS - TURNING AT SLOW SPEED BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H) Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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