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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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> E-250 w/Tension Limiter -> E-450 & E-550 -> E-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, F-Super Duty, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Freestar & Monterey -> Parking Brake -> Rear Disc
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
Parking Brake
Expedition, Explorer, F-Super Duty, Mountaineer & Navigator
Rear Disc
- Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in .
- Measure inside diameter of parking brake drum using brake adjustment gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent, Fig. .
- Adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
E-Super Duty
E-250 w/Tension Limiter
- Loosen tension limiter nut to end of tension limiter threads.
- Depress brake pedal to last detent position (17 clicks).
- Measure and record exposed length of cinch strap, Fig. .
- Tighten tension limiter n...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS
Front
- Loosen front axle wheel hub retainer.
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- Remove front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove rear disc brake caliper and suspend aside using mechanics wire.
- Remove front axle wheel hub retaining nut.
- Remove tie rod end nut and separate tie rod end from knuckle.
- Remove stabilizer bar link nut.
- Remove upper ball joint nut and separate upper ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove CV shaft assembly from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque axle shaft hub nut to 184 ft. lbs.
- Torque upper ball joint nut to 51 ft. lbs.
- Torque ...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. , for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Symptom Test
Refer to Fig. , for symptom test chart.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wirin...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
Always disconnect battery ground cable at the battery before disconnecting starter motor battery terminal lead. If a tool is shorted at the starter motor battery terminal, the tool can quickly heat enough to cause a skin burn. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor solenoid terminal cover.A protective cap or boot is provided over the battery input terminal on all vehicle lines and must be reinstalled after repair. Failure to follow this instruction may resu...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Severity Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 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
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into suitable...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Limited 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+.
 Body Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Door Speaker Diagram for 2008 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 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 Limited 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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