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2009 Ford Explorer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Driveline, U-Joint & CV Axles Replacement
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service

DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Front -> One Piece Driveshaft -> Rear -> Three Piece Driveshaft -> Two Piece Driveshaft
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Limited 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 2009 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: 2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 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 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS
- With vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
- Remove B-terminal nut and disconnect cable.
- Remove S-terminal nut and disconnect cable.
- Remove nut and position ground cable aside.
- Remove ...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Oil Level Warning Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS
This system is used to indicate a low engine oil level condition. The lamp should light during engine starting. If oil level is sufficient, the lamp should go off when engine is operating. If oil level is low the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Heater Hose, Replace -> Inlet -> Outlet
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
Inlet
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at heater core and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at intake manifold and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 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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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2009 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: SYNC SOFTWARE UPDATE - VARIOUS ISSUES Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
Document: SYNC WITH 911 ASSIST AND VEHICLE HEALTH REPORT (VHR) DEALER UPGRADE SOFTWARE Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Auto Systems: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2009 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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 2009 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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