
Engine
The engine identification code is a letter located in the eighth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number
stamped on a metal tab that is riveted to the instrument panel close to the windshield. Specific engine data is
located on a label attached to the timing cover.
Transmission
The transmission code may be found in two places on the vehicle. One is on the Safety Standard Certification
label attached to the left driver's side door lock post. The code appears as a letter in the "Trans'' column of the
label.
M or D = 5−speed manual transmission
T = 4−speed automatic transmission (A4LD/4R44E/4R55E)
U = 4−speed automatic transmission (4R70W)
D = 5−speed automatic transmission (5R55E)
The other location is on the transmission body itself. On manual transmissions, the identification number is
located on a plate attached to the main transmission case. On the plate you find Ford's assigned part number,
the serial number and a bar code used for inventory purposes. On automatic transmissions, the identification
number is stamped on plate that hangs from the lower left extension housing bolt. The plate identifies when
the transmission was built, it's code letter and model number.
There were two types of manual transmissions used from 1991−99: the Misubishi 5−speed, and the
Mazda M5OD. The Mitsubishi 5−speed was only used on 1991−92 4X4 Rangers with the 2.9L engine.
All other applications used the M5OD transmission.
Transfer Case
All vehicles can be equipped with a mechanical or electronic shift transfer case. The identification number is
stamped on a plate on the side of the case.
Front Drive Axle
The front drive axle on the Ranger, Explorer and Mountaineer can be either the Dana 28 series, or the Dana 35
series. However, there are two versions of the Dana 35 and while both are an Independent Front Suspension
(IFS) axles, their differences are drastic. The Mountaineer, 1995−99 Explorers and 1998−99 Ranger use a
centrally mounted front differential with unequal length upper and lower control arms and front axle
half−shafts. All other models use the twin I−beam style front axle assembly. The identification number is
stamped on a plate on the differential housing.
Rear Axle
The rear axle code may be found in two places on the vehicle. One is on the Safety Standard Certification
label attached to the left driver's side door lock post. The code appears as a number or letter/number
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Summary of Contents for Explorer
Page 1: ...ChiltonDIY Maintaince and Repair Manual Ford Explorer 1991 1999 ...
Page 41: ...Vehicle certification labels Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 26 Vehicle Data ...
Page 175: ...Vehicle Indentification Chart Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 164 SPECIFICATION CHARTS ...
Page 176: ...Engine Identification Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK SPECIFICATION CHARTS 165 ...
Page 177: ...General Engine Specifications Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 166 SPECIFICATION CHARTS ...
Page 178: ...CAPACITIES Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK SPECIFICATION CHARTS 167 ...
Page 200: ...Test A no start part 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 189 ...
Page 201: ...Test A no start part 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 190 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 202: ...Test A no start part 4 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 191 ...
Page 203: ...Test A no start part 5 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 192 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 204: ...Test A no start part 6 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK GENERAL SYSTEM TEST 193 ...
Page 205: ...Test A no start part 7 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 194 GENERAL SYSTEM TEST ...
Page 224: ...4 0L Engines Distributorless ignition Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 214 FIRING ORDERS ...
Page 246: ...Temperature gauge diagnostic chart Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 238 TESTING ...
Page 386: ...Front cover removal 3 0L Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 379 ...
Page 398: ...Remove the tensioner lower attaching bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 391 ...
Page 400: ...Unbolt and remove the tensioner HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 393 ...
Page 401: ...A close up view of a homemade holding clip HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 394 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 403: ...Loosen the camshaft sprocket bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 396 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 404: ... then remove it HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 397 ...
Page 407: ...Using a jawed puller tighten the center bolt HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 400 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 439: ...Clutch pilot bearing removal HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 432 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 571: ...COMPONENT LOCATIONS 2 3L ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge COMPONENT LOCATIONS 567 ...
Page 572: ...2 3 ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 568 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 573: ...2 3 ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 569 ...
Page 574: ...2 3 ENGINE 3 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 570 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 575: ...3 0L ENGINE 1 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 571 ...
Page 576: ...3 0L ENGINE 2 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 572 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 577: ...4 0L ENGINE 2 OF 2 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 573 ...
Page 578: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 574 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 579: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 575 ...
Page 580: ...4 0L SOHC ENGINE 3 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 576 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 581: ...5 0L ENGINE 1 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK COMPONENT LOCATIONS 577 ...
Page 582: ...5 0L ENGINE 2 OF 3 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 578 COMPONENT LOCATIONS ...
Page 592: ...Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK Diagnostic Trouble Code Charts 589 ...
Page 618: ...Fuel pressure test chart part 1 Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 618 TESTING ...
Page 913: ...REAR SUSPENSION Introduction Click to enlarge REAR SUSPENSION 929 ...
Page 952: ...SPECIFICATION CHARTS Torque Specifications Click to enlarge SPECIFICATION CHARTS 969 ...
Page 962: ...Booster mounting Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 980 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 995: ...REAR DRUM BRAKES Introduction Click to enlarge REAR DRUM BRAKES 1015 ...
Page 1099: ...Front door latch Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1122 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 1102: ...Front door glass Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1125 ...
Page 1115: ...Outboard seat belts Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK 1138 REMOVAL INSTALLATION ...
Page 1116: ...Center seat belts Explorer Click to enlarge HOW TO USE THIS BOOK REMOVAL INSTALLATION 1139 ...
Page 1118: ...SPECIFICATION CHARTS Torque Specifications Click to enlarge SPECIFICATION CHARTS 1141 ...