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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+
Compressor Service -> Thermal Protection Switch, Replace -> Installation -> Removal -> SD-7H15
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
SD-7H15
Removal
- Remove retaining plate and wire guide retaining bolt, then the retaining plate.
- Use a small flat bladed screwdriver to break thermal switch silicone seal, then pry switch from cover, Fig. .
- Discard thermal switch and clean sealer from opening of compressor.
Instal...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Inspection -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS
Brake Linings
Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if required).
Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if required, replace rear brake linings also.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Fuel filter replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for 1980+.
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Bronco II, Escape, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport Trac, Mariner & Mountaineer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes CV axle, universal joint, and driveline replacement, for domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 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 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Description, component locations, reset procedures, relearn procedures, diagnosis and testing, wiring diagrams, component replacement, and identification of vehicles equipped and not equipped with tire pressure monitoring system for most domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from mid 1990's+.
Wiring Diagrams -> Wire Color Code Identification
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes starter and alternator replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Starter, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove starter motor solenoid terminal cover.
- Disconnect starter motor wires.
- Remove battery cables.
- Remove starter motor mounting bolts.
- Remove starter...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Maintenance lamp reset procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Check Engine Lamp -> 1998-2006 EEC-V -> Keep Alive Memory (KAM) Reset & PCM Reset Less Electronic Tester -> PCM Reset Using Generic Scan Tool
Vehicle: 1999 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
This lamp should light when the ignition is turned On. After engine starts, the lamp should go off, unless a fault condition is detected by the EEC-V system. If the lamp remains On or starts to blink, a diagnostic trouble code is stored in the PCM. Following diagnosis and repair, the Check Engine/MIL lamp will automatically reset when stored diagnostic trouble codes are cleared from PCM memory. The PCM reset procedure allows the scan tool to command the PCM to clear all diagnostic trouble codes.
A temporary fault such as running out of fuel, poor quality or water in fuel or loose...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes radiator, cooling and heater hose replacement procedures for domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Drain cooling system into suitable...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine belt replacement procedures with corresponding images for most domestic and imported Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer 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 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Driver Side, Under Dash Panel Diagram for 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEXComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2006 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2006 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: BUZZ, RATTLE, OR EXHAUST NOISE FROM UNDER THE BODY Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: XMISSION FLUID LEAK AT RADIATOR - REV Vehicle: 1999 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 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 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 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 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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