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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+
Cooling System Capacities -> Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks & Vans -> 1992-2002 Ford Explorer & Mercury Mountaineer
Vehicle: 2001 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
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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+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> Combination Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Integral Bypass Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
Master Cylinder
The master cylinder consists primarily of a hydraulic cylinder, primary and secondary hydraulic pistons and a single or dual chamber fluid reservoir. The front brakes are connected to the primary outlet port(s) and are actuated by the primary piston assembly. The rear brakes are connected to the secondary outlet port and are actuated by the secondary piston assembly.
Hydraulic Control Valves
Combination Valve
This multi-function hydraulic control unit consists primarily of a pressure differential valve, brake lamp warning switch and a proportioning valve. A pressure diff...
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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: 2000 Ford Explorer 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+.
DRIVESHAFT, Replace -> Four Wheel Drive (4WD) -> Front -> Rear -> Two Wheel Drive (2WD)
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
Front
The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
- With vehicle in neutral, raise and support vehicle.
- Index-mark front axle pinion flange to front driveshaft.
- Remove transfer case skid plate.
- Index-mark transfer case pinion flange to front ...
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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+.
Component Replacement -> Installation -> Removal -> TPMS Sensor -> TPMS Sensor Strap & Cradle
Vehicle: 2009 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
TPMS Sensor
Removal
Tire pressure sensors are manufactured in multiple colors based on their application. When installing a new sensor, make sure the color of the sensor being installed matches the color of the sensor that was removed. The different colored sensors are not interchangeable, Fig. .
- Loosen the wheel and tire assembly lug nuts.
- Raise and support the vehicle with jack stands.
- Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
- Position the wheel and tire assembly on a suitable tire changing machine as follows:
- On a paddle type tire machine, position the valve step at 12 o'clock or 6 ...
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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: 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 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 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 Gauge Warning Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2004 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
This indicator should light if any of the following conditions appear:
- Engine oil pressure drops below approxi...
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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+
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2010 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp at radiator outlet and remove hose.
- Reposition hose clamp at water pump and remove hose.
- Remove hose from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install.
Upper
- Drain cooling system into a s...
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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: 2001 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS
- Rotate or lift the belt tensioner arm, using a suitable tool to relieve tension from dr...
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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+.
Engine Compartment Diagram for 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
Under Dash Panel Component Location Views Diagram for 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 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.
2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
1994 Ford Explorer 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: GRAB/SQUEAL WHEN COLD - REAR 10 INCH BRAKES - LINING Vehicle: 1994 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: NEW TRANSMISSION COOLER FLUSHER - SERVICE TIPS - REVISED Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS Auto Systems: |
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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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