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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
Disc Brakes -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
Do not spill brake fluid on painted surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled on surfaces, wash off immediately.
Always inspect brake fluid level prior to servicing brake system If brake fluid level...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
Front
- Loosen the front axle wheel hub retainer.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- Remove the 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....
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
TPMS Sensor Activation
To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.
- Place the ignition switch in the On position.
- Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
- The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
- Press the TPMS activat...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 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 battery input terminal on all vehicle lines and must be reinstalled after repair. Failure to follow this instruction may result in dama...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Message Center -> 2008-09 Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac & Mountaineer -> Base Instrument Cluster -> High Series Instrument Cluster
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
Base Instrument Cluster
- Press and release SELECT/RESET button to scroll through the information display until HOLD RESET IF NEW OIL is displayed.
- Press and hold SELECT/RESET button for 2 seconds until message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO 100 percent.
- Press and hold SELECT/RESET button for more that 2 seconds until message center displays OIL LIFE SET TO XXX percent is displayed.
- Press and release SELECT/RESET button to reduce start value....
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 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+.
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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.
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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+.
Document: Coolant Expansion Tank Leaks - 4.0L Engine Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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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