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2008 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 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Pinpoint Tests
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool and Vehicle Communication Module (VCM) with appropriate adapters, or equivalents, to the Data Link Connector (DCL) located in the passenger compartment beneath the instrument panel. Follow tool manufacturer's instructions for accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
Front
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Index-mark front driveshaft to front axle flange and at transfer case flange.
- Remove and discard bolts and U-joint retainers.
- Remove and discard flange bolts.
- Compress and separate front driveshaft from front axle, then separate driveshaft from transfer case. Wrap electrical tape around the bearing cups to prevent them from falling off the U-joint spider.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Tighten transfer case flange bolts in a cross pattern.
- Torque flange bolts to 22 ft. lbs.
- Torque U-joint retainer bolts to 26 ft. lbs.
Rear
One P...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 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.
- Position alternator B+ protective c...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Fuel Level Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
When fuel level drops below a predetermined level, the CHECK GAUGE indicator should light. The CHECK GAUGE indicator shoul...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Bypass -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition heater core inlet hose clamp at thermostat housing.
- Remove hose from thermostat housing.
- 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 outlet ho...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 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 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Seat Components Diagram for 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Diagram for 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 Sport Trac 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 Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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 2008 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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