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4.0L
SOHC
V6
engine
1.
W
indshield
washer
fluid
reservoir
2.
Automatic
transmission
fluid
dipstick
3.
Engine
oil
filler
cap
4.
Engine
oil
dipstick
5.
Brake
fluid
reservoir
6.
Power
distribution
box
7.
Battery
8.
Power
steering
fluid
reservoir
9.
Air
filter
assembly
10.
Engine
coolant
reservoir
10
1
3
4
2
5
6
9
7
8
Maintenance
and
care
216
215
217
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1
Icons
2
Introduction
2
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
3
Information about this Guide
3
Special Notices
3
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
4
Instrumentation
6
Warning Lights and Chimes
8
Check Engine
8
Lights Turns on Solid
8
Check Fuel Cap
9
Light Is Blinking
9
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
10
Air Bag Readiness
10
Brake System Warning
10
Safety Belt
10
Turn Signal
11
Anti-Theft System
11
Charging System
11
Check Gage
11
Four Wheel Drive Low
12
Four Wheel Drive High
12
O/D off
12
Check Air Suspension
12
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
13
Safety Belt Warning Chime
13
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Warninng Chime
13
Speed Control
13
Instrumentations
14
Speedometer
14
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
14
Trip Odometer
15
Tachometer
15
Battery Voltage Gauge
16
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
16
Fuel Gauge
16
Fuel Range
17
English/Metric Display
17
Selectable Features
17
Messafe Center
17
Fuel Status
18
Fuel Economy
18
Reset
18
System Check
19
Operating the Message Center During System Check
19
Oil Change Reset
20
Headlamp Control
21
Foglamp Control
21
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
21
Controls and Features
21
Fan Speed Control
22
Climate Control System
22
Flash to Pass
22
Panel Dimmer Control
22
Temperature Control Knob
23
Mode Selector Control
23
Operating Tips
24
Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) System
25
Automatic Operation
26
Turning the EATC on
26
Turning the EATC off
26
Temperature Selection
27
Temperature Conversion
27
Manual Override Controls
28
Fan Speed
28
Rer Fan off
30
Rear Console Climate Controls
31
Rear Window Defroster
33
4WD Control
33
Reverse Sensing System
33
Using Your Audio System
35
AM/FM Stereo Cassette
35
Volume/Power Control
36
AM/FM Select
36
AM/FM Select in Radio Mode
36
AM/FM Select in Tape Mode
36
Radio Station Memory Preset
37
Seek Function
37
Scan Function
37
Tune Adjust
37
Setting Memory Preset Stations
38
Bass Adjust
38
Treble Adjust
38
Speaker Balance Adjust
39
Speaker Fade Adjust
39
Tape Select
39
Automatic Music Search
39
Dolby Noise Reduction
40
Setting the Clock
41
AM/FM Stereo/Single CD Radio
42
Tune Adjust for CD Changer
44
CD Select
46
Compression Feature
47
Shuffle Feature
47
Premium AM/FM Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
48
Autoset Memory Preset
52
Treble Adjust
53
Starting Autoset Memory Preset
53
Speaker Balance Adjust
54
Speaker Fade Adjust
54
Compression Adjust
56
Mute Mode
58
Rear Seat Controls
59
Using Headphones
60
Turning the Speakers on and off
60
Adjusting the Volume
60
Mode Select
61
Memory Preset Control
61
MACH Audio System with Am/Fm Stereo/Cassette/Single CD
62
Tape/CD/CD Changer Select
68
Radio Data System (RDS) Feature
71
RDS Traffic Announcement
72
RDS Select Program Type
72
RDS Show
73
CD Changer
77
CD and CD Changer Care
79
Cleaning Compact Discs
79
Troubleshooting the CD Changer
79
Cassette and Cassette Player Care
80
Radio Frequency Information
80
Radio Reception Factors
80
Turn Signal Control
81
Positions of the Ignition
81
To Turn Speed Control on
82
To Turn Speed Control off
82
To Set a Speed
83
To Set a Higher Set Speed
83
To Set a Lower Set Speed
84
To Disengage Speed Control
85
Indicator Light
86
To Return to a Previously Set Speed
86
Tilt Steering Wheel
87
Hazard Flasher
87
Windshield Wiper/Washer Controls
87
Speed Dependent Wipers
88
Rear Window Wiper and Washer
88
Steering Wheel Controls
89
Overhead Console
90
Storage Compartment
90
Installing a Garage Door Opener
90
Moon Roof
91
Compass
92
Outside Air Temperature
92
Electronic Compass/Temperature Display
92
Compass Zone Adjustment
93
Homelink Universal Transceiver with Travelnote
94
Compass Calibration Adjustment
94
Programming
95
Canadian Programming
95
Operating the Homelink Universal Transceiver
96
Rolling Code Programming
96
Erasing Homelink Buttons
97
Reprogramming a Single Homelink Button
97
Operating Travelnote
98
Autolamp Delay System
99
Setting Autolamp
99
Power Windows
100
Automatic Dimmer Rear View Mirror
100
Power Door Locks
101
One Touch down
101
Window Lock
101
Childproof Door Locks
102
Power Side View Mirrors
102
Center Console
103
Heated Outside Mirrors
103
Fold-Away Mirrors
103
Auxiliary Power Point
104
Rear Console Features
104
Rear Liftgate
105
Positive Retention Floor Mat
105
Center Armrest/Rear Cupholder
105
Cargo Cover
106
Rewinding the Shade
106
Remote Entry System
107
Unlocking the Doors
108
Locking the Doors
108
Sounding a Panic Alarm
108
Memory Seat Feature
109
Replacing the Battery
110
Replacing Lost Transmitters
111
Programming Remote Transmitters
111
Illuminated Entry
112
Keyless Entry System
112
Unlocking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
113
Erasing Personal Code
113
Programming Your Own Personal Entry Code
113
Autolock
114
Deactivating Autolock
114
Locking the Doors with the Keyless Entry System
114
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
116
Theft Indicator
117
Programming Spare Securilock Keys
117
Adjustable Head Restraints
119
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
119
Seating and Safety Restraints
119
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
120
Memory Seats
122
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
122
Folding Rear Seats
123
Rear Seats
123
Head Restraints
123
Using the Power Lumbar Support
123
Safety Restraints
125
Energy Management Feature
126
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
127
Vehicle Sensitive Mode
128
Automatic Locking Mode
128
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
128
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
128
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
129
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
130
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
130
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
130
Conditions of Operation
131
Belt Minder
131
One Time Disable
133
Deactivating/Activating the Belt Minder Feature
133
Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
135
Safety Belt Maintenance
135
Important Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Precautions
136
Children and Air Bag
137
How Does the Air Bag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
138
Determining if the System Is Operational
139
Side Air Bag System
140
How Does the Side Air Bag System Work?
141
Safety Restraints for Children
143
Disposal of Air Bags and Air Bag Equipped Vehicles
143
Important Child Restraint Precautions
143
Children and Safety Belts
143
Safety Seats for Children
144
Child and Infant or Child Safety Seats
144
Installing Child Safety Seats in Combination Lap and Shoulder Belt Seating Positions
146
Tether Anchorage Hardware
148
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
150
Important Safety Precautions
150
Starting
150
Starting the Engine
152
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
153
Using the Engine Block Heater
153
Important Ventilation Information
154
Brakes
155
Driving
155
ABS Warning Lamp
156
Using ABS
156
Parking Brake
156
Steering
157
Air Suspension System
158
Preparing to Drive Your Vehicle
158
Automatic Transmission Operation
159
Brake-Shift Interlock
159
Driving with a 4-Speed Automatic Transmission
160
Understanding Gearshift Positions
161
Driving with a 5-Speed Automatic Transmission
163
Driving a Manual Transmission
166
Using the Clutch
166
Parking
166
Recommended Shift Speeds
167
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Operation
168
Control-Trac Automatic Four-Wheel Drive System
168
Maximum Downshift Speeds
168
Positions of the Control-Trac System
169
Using the Control-Trac System
170
Shifting between 4WD Auto and 4WD High
170
Shifting from 4WD Auto or 4WD High to 4WD Low
170
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
171
Driving Off-Road with 4WD
171
Shifting from 4WD Low or 4WD Auto or 4WD High
171
Sand
172
Mud and Water
172
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
172
All Wheel Drive (AWD) System (5.0L Engines Only)
173
Driving on Snow and Ice
173
Driving Off-Road with AWD
174
Driving on Hilly or Slopping Terrain
175
Traction-Lok Axle
176
Vehicle Loading
176
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility-Type Vehicles
178
Driving through Water
179
Trailer Towing
179
Hitches
184
Preparing to Tow
184
Safety Chains
185
Trailer Brakes
185
Trailer Lamps
185
Using a Step Bumper
185
Driving While You Tow
186
Servicing after Towing
186
Trailer Towing Tips
186
Launching or Retrieving a Boat
186
Recreational Towing
187
All Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) Vehicles
187
Luggage Rack
188
Using Roadside Assistance
189
Getting Roadside Assistance
189
Roadside Emergencies
189
Resetting the Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch
190
Roadside Coverage Beyond Basic Warranty
190
Fuses and Relays
191
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
192
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel Fuses
193
The Fuses Are Coded
194
Power Distribution Box Fuses
196
The High-Current Fuses Are Coded
197
Changing the Tires
199
Spare Tire Information
199
Location of the Spare Tire and Tools
199
Tire Change Procedure
200
Removing the Spare Tire
200
Stowing the Spare Tire
200
Jump Starting Your Vehicle
204
Preparing Your Vehicle
204
Connecting the Jumper Cables
205
Jump Starting
207
Removing the Jumper Cables
207
Wrecker Towing
211
Service Recommendations
212
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
212
Maintenance and Care
212
Opening the Hood
213
Identifying Components in the Engine Compartment
215
4.0 OHV V6 Engine
215
4.0L SOHC V6 Engine
216
4.0L V8 Engine
217
4.0L V6 Engine
218
5.0L V8 Engine
218
Adding Engine Oil
219
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
220
Brake Fluid
221
Checking and Adding Brake Fluid
221
Clutch Fluid
222
Checking Engine Coolant
223
Engine Coolant
223
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid
223
Windshield Washer Fluid
223
Adding Engine Coolant
225
Recycled Engine Coolant
226
Coolant Refill Capacity
227
Severe Climates
227
Checking and Adding Power Steering Fluid
228
Transmission Fluid
229
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid
229
Low Fluid Level
230
Correct Fluid Level
230
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
231
High Fluid Level
231
Checking and Adding Manual Transmission Fluid
234
Checking and Adding Transfer Case Fluid
235
Driveline Universal Joint and Slip Yoke
235
Battery
236
Windshield Wiper Blades
238
Checking the Wiper Blades
238
Rear Window Wiper Blades
239
Information about Uniform Tire Quality Grading
239
Changing the Wiper Blades
239
Temperature a B C
240
Traction AA a B C
240
Treadwear
240
Servicing Your Tires
241
Checking the Tire Pressure
241
Tire Rotation
241
Replacing the Tires
242
Using Snow Tires and Traction Devices
243
What You Should Know about Automotive Fuels
244
Choosing the Right Fuel
246
Octane Recommendations
246
Fuel Quality
246
Cleaner Air
247
Running out of Fuel
247
Fuel Filler Cap
247
Measuring Techniques
248
Fuel Filter
248
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
248
Filling the Tank
249
Calculating Fuel Economy
249
Fuel Economy Habits
250
Maintenance
251
Conditions
251
EPA Window Sticker
251
Emission Control System
252
Bulbs
253
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
253
Replacing Exterior Bulbs
253
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
254
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs
255
Replacing Tail Lamp/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
256
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs
256
Replacig License Plate Lamp Bulbs
257
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulbs
257
Using the Right Bulbs
258
Aiming the Headlamps
259
Cleaning and Caring for Your Vehicle
259
Washing Vehicle
259
Waxing Vehicle
259
Repairing Paint Chips
260
Cleaning the Engine
260
Cleaning Non-Painted Plastic Exterior Parts
262
Underbody
262
Cleaning the Wheels
262
Cleaning the Exterior Lamps
263
Cleaning the Wiper Blades, Windshield and Rear Window
263
Cleaning Seats Equipped with Side Air Bags
263
Cleaning the Instrument Panel
263
Cleaning the Overhead Console
264
Cleaning the Interior Fabric
264
Cleaning and Maintaining the Safety Belts
264
Cleanig Leather Seats
264
Woodtone Trim
265
Inside Windows
265
Cleaning Mirrors
265
Refill Capacities
266
Motorcraft Part Numbers
266
Capacities and Specifications
266
Lubricant Specifications
269
Engine Data
272
Vehicle Dimensions
272
Certification Label
274
Vehicle Identification Number
274
Engine Number
274
Customer Assistance
275
Ford Car Care Products for Your Vehicle
282
Ford Accessories for Your Vehicle
283
Reporting Safety Defects
287
Index
288
Filling Station Information
295
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Brand
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Model
2000 Explorer
Category
Automobile
Language
English
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