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[SR03564(
X)06/95]
10-1/2
pica
art:0021248-B
Adjusting
shoulder
belt
height
(2
door
models)
[SR03566(
X)11/95]
17-1/2
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art:0021249-C
Shoulder
belt
height
adjuster
—
full
down
position
(2
door
models)
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Update:Thu Feb 29 09:02:31 1996
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
3
Introductory Information
4
Our Guiding Principles
4
Buying a Ford Extended Service Plan
7
Ambulance Packages
8
Breaking Your Vehicle in
8
Cleaning the Outside of Your Vehicle
9
Washing and Polishing Your Vehicle
9
Cleaning Chrome and Aluminum Parts
10
Cleaning Plastic Parts
10
Important Safety Belt Information
11
Safety Restraints
11
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
13
Unfastening the Outboard Lap/Shoulder Belts
14
Vehicle Sensitive (Emergency) Locking Mode
14
Automatic Locking Mode
15
Shoulder Belt Height Adjustment
16
Driver and Right Front Passenger
16
Adjusting Shoulder Belt Height (2 Door Models)
17
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster — Full down Position (2 Door Models)
17
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster — Full up Position
18
Shoulder Belt Height Adjuster — MID-Way Position (4 Door Models)
19
Center Front Lap Belt
21
Rear Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts (2 Door Model)
21
Fastening and Unfastening the Front Center Safety Belt
22
Rear Lap Belt with Retractor
23
To Unfasten the Safety Belts with Retractors
23
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
23
Safety Belt Maintenance
24
Energy Absorbing Sew Pattern
25
Cleaning the Safety Belts
26
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System
26
The Importance of Wearing Safety Belts
27
The Importance of Being Properly Seated
28
Important Information about the Right Front Passenger Air Bag
28
The Location of the Air Bag and Warning Labels
31
Inflated Driver-Side Air Bag
32
Inflated Passenger-Side Air Bag
33
Safety Restraints for Children
34
Disposal of Supplemental Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
34
Built-In Child Seat
36
Built-In Child Safety Seat in the Closed Position
37
Built-In Child Safety Seat in the Open Position
38
How to Use Built-In Child Safety Seat
39
Releasing the Child Safety Seat Head Restraint
40
Child Seat Information and Warnings
42
Shoulder Safety Belt Placement on the Child
43
Fastening the Crotch Safety Belt
44
Fastening the Chest Clip
46
Securing the Chest Clip
49
Checking for Properly Fastened Chest Clip and Safety Belts
50
Built-In Child Seat Belt Retractors
51
Built-In Child Seat Properly Being Used
51
To Remove the Child from the Built-In Child Seat
53
To Fold up the Built-In Child Safety Seat
53
Inspection after a Collision
54
Cleaning
54
Built-In Child Seat Maintenance
54
Safety Seats for Children
54
Pulling out Belt Webbing
59
Routing the Lap/Shoulder Belt
60
Buckling the Belt
61
Setting the Retractor to Automatic Locking Mode
62
Allowing Shoulder Belt to Retract
63
Removing Slack from the Belt
64
Checking that the Seat Is Secure
65
Attaching Safety Seats with Tether Straps
66
General Instructions
66
Safety Belts for Children
67
Understanding the Positions of the Ignition
69
Ignition
69
Starting Your Explorer
69
Ignition Key Buzzer or Chime
70
Removing the Key from the Ignition
70
If Your Vehicle’s Gearshift Lever Is Mounted on the Column
70
Fuel-Injected Engines
72
Starting Your Vehicle
72
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
72
Before You Start Your Vehicle
72
Starting Your Engine
73
For a Cold Engine
73
For a Warm Engine
74
If the Engine Does Not Start after Two Attempts
74
Engine Block Heater
75
The Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
76
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch Location
76
Reset Button for Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
77
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
78
Warning Lights and Gauges
80
Brake Warning Light Symbols
82
Brake System Warning Light
82
The Mechanical Cluster
82
Warning Lights and Gauges
82
Anti-Lock Brake Warning Light
83
Anti-Lock Warning Light Symbol
83
Safety Belt Warning Light and Chime
83
Air Bag Readiness Light
84
Safety Belt Warning Light Symbol
84
Air Bag Readiness Light Symbol
84
Door Ajar Warning Light Symbol
85
Check Engine Warning Light
85
Door Ajar Warning Light
85
Check Engine Warning Light Symbol
86
Overdrive off Indicator
87
Speed Control Light
87
Charging System Light
88
Charging System Light Symbol
88
Anti-Theft Alarm Light
89
Check Gage Light
89
Battery Voltage Gauge — Mechanical Cluster with Tachometer
90
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
90
Fuel Reset Light
90
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
91
If You Lose Engine Oil Pressure
91
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge — Mechanical Cluster with Tachometer
91
High Beam Light
92
“Headlamps On” Alert Chime
92
Fuel Gauge
92
High Beam Indicator Light Symbol
92
Fuel Gauge — Mechanical Cluster with Tachometer
93
If Your Engine Coolant Overheats
93
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
93
Speedometer
94
Odometer
95
Trip Odometer
95
Tachometer
95
The Electronic Message Center
97
Operator Selectable Features
97
Electronic Message Center
98
Fuel Range
98
English/Metric
98
Fuel Status
99
Fuel Economy
100
Reset
100
System Check
101
Message Center Operation During System Check
102
System Warnings
102
Using the Message Center While a Warning Is Active
103
Check Engine Temp
104
Check Charging System
104
Check Head Lamps
105
Low Fuel Level
105
Low Washer Fluid Light
105
Low Oil Level
105
Check Brake Lamps
106
Air Ride Switch off
106
Check Air Ride System
106
Change Oil Soon or Oil Change Required
106
Oil Change Reset
107
Instrument Panel & Controls
109
Air Conditioning (A/C) Controls
110
Instrument Panel Registers
110
The Climate Control Systems
110
Temperature Selection
111
Climate Control Knobs
111
Instrument Panel Controls
111
Fan Speed Adjustment
112
Airflow Selections
112
A/C
112
Max A/C
112
V (Defrost)
113
P (Floor and Defrost)
113
R (Floor)
113
S (Panel and Floor)
113
Operating Tips
114
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control
114
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control System
115
Automatic Operation
117
Fan Speed and Thumbwheel
119
MAX A/C Button
121
Manual Override Buttons
121
FLR & DEF Button
122
FLOOR Button
122
VENT Button
122
PNL & FLR Button
122
DEF V Button
123
REAR FAN off Button
123
Service
124
Rear Fan and Airflow Operation
124
Rear Window Defroster
126
Rear Window Defroster Switch
126
To Defrost the Rear Window
126
Turning on the Exterior Lights
127
Liftgate Wiper and Washer
127
Liftgate Wiper/Washer Button
127
The Interior and Exterior Lights
127
Setting the Autolamp Delay System
128
Headlamp Control Knob
128
To Set the Autolamp
129
To Turn the Autolamp off
130
To Keep the Lamps on after You Leave Your Vehicle
130
Fog Lamps
131
Fog Lamp Switch
131
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
132
Daytime Running Light System
132
Cargo and Map Lamps
133
Cleaning the Interior Lamps
133
Dome/Map Lamps
133
Map Lamps
133
High-Mount Brakelamp
134
Clock Controls on Electronic Radios
134
Turn Signal Lever and Functions
135
The Turn Signal Lever
135
Turn Signals
135
Steering Column Controls
135
High Beams and Flashing the Lamps
136
Windshield Wipers and Washer
136
Interval Wiper on Turn Signal Lever
136
Gearshift Lever
138
OVERDRIVE off Lamp
138
Hazard Flasher
139
Tilt Steering Wheel Lever
140
Tilt Steering
140
Horn Location
140
Horn
140
Speed Control
141
To Set the Speed Control
141
The Speed Control Switches
141
Accelerating with the Speed Control Operating
144
Resetting the Speed Control
144
Transmission Control Switch
144
Tap-Up
145
Driving Uphill or on a Steep Grade
145
Turning the Speed Control off
145
Cancelling and Resuming a Set Speed
146
Speed Control Indicator
146
Door Handles and Locks
147
Features
147
Two Step Unlock Feature
148
Anti-Theft Front Door Lock Knobs
148
Outside Handles and Locks
148
The Child Lock Lever
149
Setting the Childproof Locks for the Rear Doors
149
Liftgate Handle and Locks
150
Cargo Area Shade
151
To Install the Shade
151
The Cargo Shade
152
To Rewind the Shade
152
Power Door Locks
155
Power Door Lock Controls
155
Using the Keyless Entry System
156
Keyless Entry Buttons
156
Programming Your Own Entry Code
157
To Erase Your Personal Code
157
Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
158
Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
158
Autolock (with Automatic Transmission Vehicles Only)
159
To Deactivate the Autolock System
159
Remote Entry System
161
The Remote Entry Transmitter
161
Unlocking the Doors with the Remote Entry System
161
Locking the Doors with the Remote Entry System
161
Remote Entry Personal Alarm
162
Arming and Disarming the Alarm System with Remote Entry
162
Remote Memory Seat Feature
163
Replacing the Batteries
164
Opening the Remote Transmitter
165
Replacing Lost Transmitters
166
Illuminated Entry System
166
Delayed Accessory
166
Battery Saver
166
Arming the System
167
Anti-Theft Alarm System
167
Disarming the System
168
Automatic Ride Control System
169
Service Switch
170
Windows
171
Automatic Ride Control Service Switch
171
Operating the Windows Manually
171
Manual Window Operation
171
One Touch down Driver’s Power Window Operation
172
Using the Power Windows
172
Flip Quarter Window (2 Door Model Only)
172
Master Control Switch
173
Seats
174
Four-Way Head Restraints
174
Adjusting the Front Seat Manually
174
Adjusting the Head Restraint (Limited)
174
Adjusting the Bucket Seat
175
Reclining Bucket Seats
176
Folding Rear Seat
177
To Fold down the Rear Split Seat
177
To Return the Seat to the Upright, Locked Seating Position
178
Reclining Rear Seat
179
To Return the Seatback from the Recline Position
179
To Recline the Rear Seatback
179
Tilt Slide Seat
180
To Operate the Tilt Slide Seat
180
Locking Tilt Slide Seat
181
To Operate the Seat Adjuster
182
60/40 Split Front Bench
182
Adjusting Seat
182
The Power Controls on the Driver’s Seat
183
Using the Power Seats
183
Three Person Memory Seats — Explorer Limited Only
183
To Use the Memory Switch
184
Using the Power Lumbar Support and Side Bolsters
185
Inflating the Lumbar Support and Side Bolsters
185
Cleaning the Seats
186
Fabric
186
Cleaning Your Vehicle
186
Leather
186
Positive Location Floor Mats
187
Mirrors
188
The Automatic Non-Glare Mirror
188
Automatic Dimming Inside Rearview Mirror
188
Illuminated Vanity Mirror
190
Visor Vanity Mirror
190
Auxiliary Sun Visor (Right Side Shown)
190
Power Mirror Control
191
Heated Mirror Feature (Limited)
191
To Adjust the Remote Controlled Side Mirrors
191
Dual Electric Remote Control Mirrors
191
Rear Storage Compartment with Net
192
Moon Roof
192
Moon Roof Switch
193
Console
194
The Features on the Console — Bucket Seats
194
Storage Armrest — 60/40 Split Bench
195
Replacing the Tissue Box
196
High Series Console
196
The Electric Compass
197
Overhead Console
197
Outside Temperature Display
197
Compass/Temperature Display
197
Electronic Compass
198
Factors Affecting Compass Accuracy
198
Compass Adjustments
198
Zone Adjustment
198
Zone Map
199
Calibration Adjustment
200
Storage Compartment
201
Use as Garage Door Opener
201
Removal of Storage Clip
201
Installing “Aftermarket” Transmitter
202
Rear Console
203
Power Point Electrical Outlet
204
Luggage Rack
205
Loading the Luggage Rack
205
Luggage Rack Adjustment
205
“D” Ring Adjustment
206
Electronic Sound Systems
207
Selecting the am or FM Frequency Band
209
How to Adjust the Volume
209
Using the Controls on Your New Radio
209
Luxury Audio System
209
Electronic Sound Systems
209
How to Tune Radio Stations
210
Using the “TUNE” Function
210
Using the “SEEK” Function
210
Using the “SCAN” Function
210
Using the Automatic Memory Store Feature
211
Adjusting Speaker Balance and Speaker Fader
212
Increasing or Decreasing Bass and Treble Response
212
Adjusting the Tone Balance of Your Radio
212
Using the Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Feature
213
Radio Antenna
213
Power Antenna
213
Using the Controls of Your Cassette Tape Player
214
How to Insert a Tape
214
How to Locate a Desired Track on the Tape
214
Fast Forwarding the Tape
214
How to Eject the Tape
215
How to Change the Side of the Tape Being Played
215
Using the “SCAN” Function with Your Cassette Tape Player
215
Using the “SEEK” Function with Your Cassette Tape Player
215
How to Store the Tape
216
Using the Dolby B Noise Reduction Feature
216
Tape Error Messages
216
Rear Seat Radio Controls
216
How to Turn the Rear Seat Radio Controls on and off
217
Setting the am or FM Frequency Band
217
Tips on Caring for the Cassette Player and Tapes
218
How to Turn the Speakers on and off
218
Using Headphones with the Rear Seat Controls
218
Using the “MEMORY” Button
218
Clock Operation
219
How to View the Clock Mode
219
How to Set the Clock
219
How to Turn the Radio on and off
222
Setting the Station MEMORY PRESET Buttons
224
Using the AUTOSET Feature
224
Adjusting Speaker Fader
225
Adjusting Speaker Balance
225
Increasing or Decreasing Bass Response
225
Increasing or Decreasing Treble Response
225
How to Switch from Tape to AM/FM Mode
228
Ford 6-CD Changer
230
Unit Loading Instructions
230
How to Begin CD Changer Play
232
How to Change the Disc Being Played
233
How to Change the Track Being Played
233
Using the “SEEK” Function with Your CD-Changer
233
Using the SCAN Function with Your CD Changer
233
CD Error Messages
234
Operating the CD Compression Feature
234
How to Stop CD Play
234
Operating the Shuffle Feature
234
Common Operating Conditions of the CD Player
235
If Play Does Not Begin after the CD Button Is Pushed
235
If the Sound Skips
236
How to Take Care of and Clean the CD Changer and Discs
236
Midline Stereo Radio
238
Using the ”SCAN“ Function
239
Using the ”SEEK“ Function
239
Using the ”TUNE“ Function
239
Automatic Transmission Operation
245
Driving Your Explorer
245
Putting Your Vehicle in Gear
246
The Positions of the Column-Mounted Gearshift
246
Forced Downshifts
250
Power Braking
250
Shifting the Gears
251
5-Speed Overdrive Manual Transmission Shift Pattern
251
Using the Clutch
251
Manual Transmission Operation
251
To Shift into R (Reverse)
252
Upshifting/Downshifting
252
Backing up
252
Recommended Shift Speeds
253
Engines with 5-Speed Manual Overdrive Transmission
253
Transmission Function
254
Parking
254
Steering Your Vehicle
255
Control Trac System Indicator Lights
256
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System
256
4WD Systems — Control Trac
256
To Shift from Two-Wheel Drive to 4WD AUTO
257
To Shift from 4WD AUTO to Two-Wheel Drive
257
Electric Shift Switch
257
To Shift from 4WD AUTO or 2WD to 4WD LOW
258
For Explorers Equipped with Automatic Ride Control
258
To Shift from 4WD LOW to 4WD AUTO or 2WD
258
All-Wheel Drive System
258
Driving off Road with 4-Wheel Drive and AWD
259
Sand
260
Mud and Water
260
Driving on Hill or Slope Terrain
260
Driving on Snow or Ice
261
Front Disc Brakes
261
Rear Disc Brakes
262
Hydraulic Power Brakes
262
Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System
262
4WABS Driver Warning Light
263
Using Anti-Lock Brakes
263
If Brakes Do Not Grip Well or Pedal Is “Low”
264
If Brakes Pull
265
Stopping Distances
265
Applying the Brakes
265
Using the Parking Brake
266
Driving under Special Conditions
267
Tips for Safe Driving
267
Speed Limiter
268
High Speed Driving
268
Wheel Spin
268
Driving in Bad Weather
269
Slippery Roads
269
Traction-Lok Rear Axle
269
High Water
270
Rocking the Vehicle
270
Driving with a Heavy Load
271
Vehicle/Trailer Loads
271
Vehicle Loading/Towing Information
272
Trailer Towing (May Require Trailer Tow Option Package)
272
Understanding Loading/Towing Information
274
Safety Compliance Certification Label
274
Base Curb Weight
275
Payload
275
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
275
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR)
275
Gross Axle Weight Rating (GAWR)
276
Trailer Weight Range
277
Maximum Trailer Weight
277
Maximum Trailer Weight Rating
277
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
277
Sample Label
278
Trailers
280
Manual Transmissions
284
Automatic Transmissions
286
Preparing to Tow
288
Hitches
289
Trailer Tow/Step Bumper
289
Trailer Lamps
290
Safety Chains
290
Trailer Brakes
290
Driving While You Tow
291
Servicing Your Vehicle if You Tow
292
Trailer Towing Tips
292
To Start, after Being Parked on a Grade
293
Suspension Modifications
294
Snowplowing
294
Jump-Starting Your Vehicle
295
Roadside Emergencies
295
Preparing Your Vehicle
296
Connecting the Jumper Cables
297
Jump-Starting
298
Removing Jumper Cables
298
Attaching Jumper Cables
298
Changing a Tire
299
The Conventional Spare Tire
299
The Temporary Spare Tire
299
Assembling the Jack Handle
301
To Remove the Spare Tire
301
Spare Tire Location
301
To Stow Spare Tire
302
The Spare Tire Location and Assembly
302
Stowing Largest Flat Tire
303
Explorer Limited 4X2/4X4
304
Preparing to Change the Tire
304
Jack Stowage Area
305
Jack Handle Location and Installation (2-Door Model)
306
Jack Handle Location and Installation (4-Door Model)
306
Removing and Replacing the Tire
307
Positioning the Jack
307
Front Jacking Position
308
Rear Jacking Position
308
Lug Nut Tightening Sequence
310
Towing Your Vehicle
311
Neutral Tow Feature
313
Recreational Towing — All Wheels on the Ground
313
4 X 2 — Automatic Transmission
313
4 X 2 — Manual Transmission
314
CONTROL TRAC Transfer Case
314
To Return the Vehicle to a Towable Condition
316
Roadside Assistance
317
Customer Assistance
317
Reporting Safety Defects
323
Accessories
327
Accessories
329
Service Made Easy
333
Servicing Your Explorer
333
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
334
Working with the Engine off
334
Servicing Your Explorer
335
Working with the Engine on
335
Hood Release Handle
335
Opening the Hood
335
Engine Compartment
336
Hood
336
Cleaning the Engine
339
Filling the Fuel Tank
339
Fuel Filler Door
339
To Fill the Fuel Tank Properly
340
Opening the Fuel Filler Door
340
Choosing the Right Fuel
342
Octane Recommendations
342
Typical Octane Rating Label
342
Fuel Quality
343
Gasolines for Clean Air
344
Safety Information Relating to Automotive Fuels
344
Running out of Fuel
346
To Calculate Fuel Economy
346
Improving Fuel Economy
347
Engine Oil Recommendations
348
The API Certification Mark
348
Checking and Adding Engine Oil
349
Checking the Engine Oil Level
349
Engine Oil Dipstick
349
Engine Oil Dipstick — 5.0L Engine
350
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
351
Checking the Engine Coolant
352
Adding Engine Coolant
353
Checking Hoses
355
Coolant Refill Capacity
355
Severe Winter Climate
355
Recycled Engine Coolant
355
Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
356
To Drain Your Vehicle’s Engine Coolant
356
Engine Coolant Refill Procedure
356
Washer Fluid
358
Adding Windshield Washer Fluid
358
Checking/Adding the Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
359
Liftgate Window Washer Reservoir
359
Wiper Blades
360
Wiper Blade Replacement
360
Replacing the Wiper Blades
361
Tires
362
Tire Inspection and Maintenance
363
Wheel Inspection and Maintenance
363
Tire Rotation
364
Tire Rotation Pattern
365
Replacing the Tires
366
A Worn-Out Tire
366
Wheel and Tire Matching
369
Snow Tires and Chains
369
Cleaning the Wheels
370
Battery
371
Battery Replacement
371
Automatic Transmission Fluid
373
Checking the Automatic Transmission Fluid
374
Adding Automatic Transmission Fluid
375
Automatic Transmission Dipstick
375
The Clutch
376
If Additional Fluid Is Required
376
Checking the Manual Transmission Fluid
376
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
377
Brake Fluid
377
Clutch Fluid Reservoir
377
Power Steering Fluid
379
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
379
Brake Master Cylinder
379
Power Steering Dipstick
380
Power Steering Dipstick Location
380
Fuses
381
Fuse Panel (Located Left Side of Instrument Panel)
382
Power Distribution Box
386
Checking and Replacing Fuses
388
The Side View of a Fuse
388
Relays
389
Lights and Bulb Replacement
392
Headlamp Bulb
393
Parts of a Headlamp
393
Installing the Headlamp Bulb
394
Removing the Headlamp Bulb
394
Map Lamp Bulb (Overhead Console)
395
Removing the Lens
395
Removing Bulb
395
Tail Lamp Bulb
396
Removing the Tail Lamp Bulb
396
Installing the Tail Lamp Bulb
396
Replacing the Tail Lamp Bulb
397
Bulb Specifications
398
Rear Lighting Wire Functions
399
Emission Control System
399
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance Testing
401
OBD II Drive Cycle
401
Motorcraft Parts
405
Lubricant Specifications
406
Vehicle Storage
408
Maintenance Tips
408
Body
409
Engine
409
Cooling System
410
Front Exterior View
412
Rear Exterior View
413
Entrance View
414
Instrument Panel
416
Rear Cargo Area
418
The 4.0L Engine Compartment
419
The 5.0L Engine Compartment
420
Index
421
Service Station Information
444
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Ford 1996 Explorer Specifications
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Model
1996 Explorer
Category
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Language
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