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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+

Manual Air Conditioning & Heater System Diagnosis & Testing -> Explorer & Mountaineer
Vehicle: 2000 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 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+.

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS

The single and tandem vacuum boosters, Figs. and , are self contained vacuum hydraulic power braking units. These are vacuum suspended units that use vacuum and atmospheric pressure for their power.

On models equipped with gasoline engines, vacuum is supplied through a fitting in the intake manifold. On models equipped with diesel engines, vacuum is supplied through a vacuum pump.

The three basic elements of the booster are the vacuum power chamber, mechanically actua...

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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 Pressure Relief -> 2005-06 Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS

The fuel system remains under high pressure even when the engine is not running. This residual pressure must be relieved before servicing the fuel system. To avoid injury or fire, release pressure from the fuel system before disconnecting any fuel line.

The fue...

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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
Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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.

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Remove wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. Discard wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. It is a torque prevailing des...

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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 Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS

Refer to Fig. for wiring...

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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: 2008 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 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 the battery input terminal on all vehicle lines and must be reinstalled after repair. Failure to follow this instruction may resu...

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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 -> Anti-Lock Or Rear Anti-Lock Brake System Warning ->
Vehicle: 2007 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS

Red and yellow indicator lamps are used to warn of system faults. The red lamp warns of such faults as low brake fluid level, parking brake On, system pressure differential and other system faults. The red indicator lamp will light for approximately two seconds during engine starting and should go off, unless parking brake is applied or a problem in the brake system exist. The red indicator lamp should reset after repairs to system have ...

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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: 2000 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Lower

  • Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
  • Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
  • Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
  • Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to in...

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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: 2007 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6 V8 GAS

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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 Component Location Views Diagram for 2003 Ford Explorer  4.6 V8 GASEngine Compartment Component Location Views Diagram for 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS

Components on diagram:
  • Knock Sensor
  • Injector 5
  • Injector 6
  • Injector 8
  • Injector 7
  • Steering Wheel Diagram for 2007 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GASSteering Wheel Diagram for 2007 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS

    Components on diagram:
  • Steering Wheel
  • Steering Wheel Switches Electrical Connector
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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 Diagram1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Ignition Switch
  • Radio Noise Capacitor
  • Ignition Coil
  • Powertrain Control Module
  • Crankshaft Position Sensor
  • 2004 Ford Explorer  4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram2004 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring Diagram

    Components on diagram:
  • Turbine Shaft Speed (TSS) Sensor
  • Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
  • Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor
  • Intermediate Shaft Speed (ISS) Sensor
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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+.

    Document: MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) ILLUMINATED WITH DTC'S P0442/P0455/P0456/P0457/P1442 OR "CHECK FUEL CAP" LAMP ILLUMINATED WITH DTC P0457
    Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX

    Auto Systems:
  • Emission Controls, Vacuum Hoses
  • Document: WHINE/BUZZ IN SPEAKER - FUEL PUMP RFI NOISE - REV3
    Vehicle: 1997 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

    Symptoms:
  • Noise
  • Auto Systems:
  • Entertainment: Stereo, Radio, Cassettes
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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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