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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

The license plate bulbs are located
behind the rear bumper. To change
the license plate lamp bulbs:

1. Reach behind the rear bumper to
locate the bulb.

2. Twist the bulb socket
counterclockwise and carefully pull
to remove it from the lamp
assembly.

3. Pull out the old bulb from the
socket and push in the new bulb.

4. Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise.

Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs

Make sure the headlamp control is
off.

1. Remove the two screws and move
the lamp assembly away from the
vehicle to expose the bulb sockets.

2. Remove the bulb socket by
rotating counterclockwise and
pulling it out of the lamp assembly.

3. Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb.

Install the new bulbs in reverse order.

2009 07+ Explorer Sport Trac

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Owners Guide, 2nd Printing
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Страница 1: ...dio information 46 Navigation system 49 SYNC威 49 Climate Controls 50 Manual heating and air conditioning 50 Automatic temperature control 52 Lights 56 Headlamps 56 Turn signal control 60 Bulb replacement 60 Driver Controls 66 Windshield wiper washer control 66 Steering wheel adjustment 67 Power windows 71 Mirrors 75 Speed control 78 Message center 84 Table of Contents 1 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac...

Страница 2: ...09 Vehicle loading 213 Trailer towing 220 Recreational towing 226 Driving 227 Starting 227 Brakes 232 AdvanceTrac威 235 Transmission operation 242 Reverse sensing system 249 Roadside Emergencies 262 Getting roadside assistance 262 Hazard flasher control 263 Fuel pump shut off switch 264 Fuses and relays 265 Changing tires 271 Wheel lug nut torque 280 Jump starting 281 Wrecker towing 286 Table of Co...

Страница 3: ...d capacities 337 Engine data 341 Accessories 344 Index 346 All rights reserved Reproduction by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying recording or by any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation Copyri...

Страница 4: ...r s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle Furthermore due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available Remember to pass on this Owner s Guide when reselling the vehicle It is an integral part of the vehicle WARNING Fuel pump shut off switch In the event of an accide...

Страница 5: ...ronment Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING Engine exhaust some of its constituents and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause ...

Страница 6: ...ompounds or special break in oils since these additives may prevent piston ring seating See Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter for more information on oil usage SPECIAL NOTICES New Vehicle Limited Warranty For a detailed description of what is covered and what is not covered by your vehicle s New Vehicle Limited Warranty refer to the Warranty Guide Customer Information Guide ...

Страница 7: ...tion about both the vehicle and the occupants potentially including information such as how various systems in your vehicle were operating whether or not the driver and passenger seatbelts were buckled how far if at all the driver was depressing the accelerator and or the brake pedal how fast the vehicle was traveling and where the driver was positioning the steering wheel To access this informati...

Страница 8: ...icle is designed for on road use only and not off road use Note When first driving the vehicle after it has been parked for a period of time you may experience a temporary ride disturbance This is a characteristic of the tires and should be no reason for concern The condition should correct itself within 5 15 miles 8 25 km of driving If the disturbance persists have the tires serviced by an author...

Страница 9: ...ice that may take their focus off the road The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Export unique Non United States Canada vehicle specific information For your particular global region your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the...

Страница 10: ...chor Brake System Anti Lock Brake System Parking Brake System Brake Fluid Non Petroleum Based Parking Aid System Stability Control System Speed Control Master Lighting Switch Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Wash Wipe Windshield Defrost Demist Rear Window Defrost Demist 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Introduction ...

Страница 11: ...ine Coolant Temperature Do Not Open When Hot Battery Avoid Smoking Flames or Sparks Battery Acid Explosive Gas Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid Maintain Correct Fluid Level MAX MIN Service Engine Soon Engine Air Filter Passenger Compartment Air Filter Jack Check Fuel Cap Low Tire Pressure Warning 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Introduction 11 ...

Страница 12: ...ights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works If any light remains on after starting the vehicle refer to the respective system warning light for additional information Note Some warning lights will display in the message center as words and function the same as the warning light Note Depending on which options your vehicle has some indicators may not be present in ...

Страница 13: ... to On board diagnostics OBD II in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter If the light is blinking engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter Drive in a moderate fashion avoid heavy acceleration and deceleration and contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible If the light remains on while driving the temperature of the engine may be too high refer to Engine ...

Страница 14: ...ngerous A significant decrease in braking performance may occur It will take you longer to stop the vehicle Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Driving extended distances with the parking brake engaged can cause brake failure and the risk of personal injury Anti lock brake system If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash a malfunction has been detected Contact your au...

Страница 15: ...oblem with the electrical system or a related component Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Engine oil pressure Illuminates when the oil pressure falls below the normal range Check the oil level and add oil if needed Refer to Engine oil in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter Engine coolant temperature Illuminates when the engine coolant temperature is high Stop the vehic...

Страница 16: ...s system refer to Tire pressure monitoring system TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter Check fuel cap if equipped Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed Continued driving with this light on may cause the service engine soon warning light to come on refer to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specification chapter Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument clus...

Страница 17: ...tion is turned on or remains on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Four wheel drive high if equipped Illuminates when four wheel drive is engaged If the light fails to illuminate when the ignition is turned on or remains on contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Door ajar Illuminates when the ignition is in the on position and any door is open Low fuel if equipped Illum...

Страница 18: ... ignition is off the key is not in the ignition and the driver s door is opened Turn signal warning chime Sounds when the turn signal lever has been activated to signal a turn and not turned off after the vehicle is driven more than 2 miles 3 2 km Parking brake on warning chime Sounds when the parking brake is set the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph 5 km h Message cente...

Страница 19: ... Specifications chapter Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible switch off the engine and let the engine cool WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot Odometer Registers the total miles kilometers of the vehicle Standard instrument cluster Optional instrument cluster Refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter on how to switch the display fro...

Страница 20: ...e air temperature will only be displayed in the instrument cluster message center on vehicles with manual climate control Tachometer Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine Fuel gauge Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank when the ignition is in the on position The ...

Страница 21: ...w moments to turn on 2 Press AM FM repeatedly to choose between AM FM1 FM2 frequency bands 3 Press to manually go up down the frequency band Press SEEK to search down up the chosen frequency band for the next strongest station To disengage SEEK mode press 4 Once you are tuned to the desired station press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the station PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and t...

Страница 22: ...audio system 4 Once you are tuned to the desired channel press and hold a memory preset 1 6 to save the channel PRESET SAVED will appear on the display and the sound will return signifying the station has been saved You can save up to six channels in each six in SAT1 six in SAT2 and six in SAT3 To access your saved channels press the corresponding memory preset The memory preset and the channel na...

Страница 23: ... load up to six discs press and hold LOAD until the display reads AUTOLOAD Load the desired disc label side up The system will prompt you to load discs for the remaining available slots Insert the discs one at a time label side up when prompted Once loaded the last loaded disc will begin to play Note An MP3 disc with folders will show F001 folder T001 track in the display An MP3 disc without folde...

Страница 24: ...n MP3 folder mode the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder Press play pause when a CD MP3 is playing to pause the disc CD PAUSE will appear in the display Press again to resume play 4 For a single CD system press to eject the current disc The display will read CD EJECT For an in dash six CD system press and then select the correct slot number using memory presets 1 6 When...

Страница 25: ... devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Tuner Press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Also use in menu mode to select vari...

Страница 26: ...n the desired category appears in the display After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels Press OK to close and return to the main menu SAVE SONG Press OK to save the currently playing song s title in the system s memory If you try to save something other...

Страница 27: ... the opposite state For example if you have chosen to enable the song alerts the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on so your other option is to turn them off Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability Setting the clock Press MENU until SET HOURS or SET MINUTES is displayed Use to manually inc...

Страница 28: ...ss OK to close and return to the main menu BAL Balance Press MENU to reach the balance setting Use to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers Press OK to close and return to the main menu FADE Press MENU to reach the fade setting Use to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers Press OK to close and return to the main menu SPEED VOL Speed sensitive volume if equippe...

Страница 29: ...ay Dual Play please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 4 AUX Press repeatedly to cycle through FES DVD if equipped LINE IN auxiliary audio mode SYNC if equipped and SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 modes satellite radio if equipped For location and further information on auxiliary audio mode refer to Auxiliary input jack later in this chapter Satellite radio is available only wit...

Страница 30: ... may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK For further information refer to the SYNC supplement If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System FES please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 7 SHUFFLE Press SHUFFLE to engage shuffle mode SHUFFLE ON will appear in the display If you w...

Страница 31: ...til sound returns Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability 13 TEXT SCAN In radio and CD MP3 mode press and hold for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop In MP3 mode press and release to display track title artist name and disc title In satellite radio mode if equipped press and release...

Страница 32: ...nd 15 ON OFF Volume Press to turn ON OFF Turn to increase decrease volume Note If the volume is set above a certain level and the ignition is turned off the volume will come back on at a nominal listening level when the ignition switch is turned back on 16 CD Press to enter CD MP3 mode If a CD MP3 is already loaded into the system CD MP3 play will begin where it ended last If no CD is loaded NO DI...

Страница 33: ...ntial to the driving task when it is safe to do so Accessory delay Your vehicle is equipped with accessory delay With this feature the window switches radio and moon roof if equipped may be used for up to ten minutes after the ignition is turned off or until either front door is opened 1 Tune Disc selector In radio mode press to manually go up or down the radio frequency Press and hold for a fast ...

Страница 34: ...l Categories Pop Rock News etc Press OK when the desired category appears in the display After a category is selected press SEEK to search for that specific category of channels only i e ROCK You may also select CATEGORY ALL to seek all available SIRIUS categories and channels Press OK to close and return to the main menu SAVE SONG Press OK to save the currently playing song s title in the system ...

Страница 35: ...ERTS ENABLED DISABLED will appear in the display The menu listing will display the opposite state For example if you have chosen to enable the song alerts the menu listing will read DISABLE as the alerts are currently on so your other option is to turn them off Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability Setting the cl...

Страница 36: ...ble Press MENU to reach the treble setting Use to adjust Press OK to close and return to the main menu BAL Balance Press MENU to reach the balance setting Use to adjust the audio between the left L and right R speakers Press OK to close and return to the main menu FADE Press MENU to reach the fade setting Use to adjust the audio between the back B and front F speakers Press OK to close and return ...

Страница 37: ...turn to the main menu SINGLE PLAY DUAL PLAY if equipped If SINGLE PLAY is ON press for DUAL PLAY For further information on Single Play Dual Play please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 4 AUX Press repeatedly to cycle through FES DVD if equipped LINE IN auxiliary audio mode SYNC if equipped and SAT1 SAT2 and SAT3 modes satellite radio if equipped For location and ...

Страница 38: ...current CD DVD The CD DVD status will display in the radio display OK Your vehicle may be equipped with special phone and media features which will require you to confirm commands by pressing OK For further information refer to the SYNC supplement If your vehicle is equipped with a Family Entertainment System FES please refer to the Family Entertainment DVD system later in this chapter 7 SHUFFLE P...

Страница 39: ... satellite channels in your memory presets tune to the desired channel then press and hold a preset control until sound returns Satellite radio is available only with a valid SIRIUS radio subscription Check with your authorized dealer for availability 13 TEXT SCAN In radio and CD MP3 mode press and hold for a brief sampling of radio stations or CD tracks Press again to stop In MP3 mode press and r...

Страница 40: ... the system CD MP3 play will begin where it ended last If no CD is loaded NO DISC will appear in the display 17 LOAD To load a disc into the system press LOAD Select a slot number using memory presets 1 6 When the display reads LOAD CD load the desired disc label side up If you do not choose a slot within five seconds the system will choose for you Once loaded the first track will begin to play To...

Страница 41: ...control accident and injury Ford strongly recommends that drivers use extreme caution when using any device that may take their focus off the road The driver s primary responsibility is the safe operation of their vehicle Only use cell phones and other devices not essential to the driving task when it is safe to do so The Auxiliary Input Jack provides a way to connect your portable music player to...

Страница 42: ...e FM station or CD by switching back and forth between the AUX and FM or CD controls Troubleshooting 1 Do not connect the audio input jack to a line level output Line level outputs are intended for connection to a home stereo and are not compatible with the AIJ The AIJ will only work correctly with devices that have a headphone output with a volume control 2 Do not set the portable music player s ...

Страница 43: ...o Your vehicle may be equipped with a USB port inside your center console This feature allows you to plug in media playing devices memory sticks and also to charge devices if they support this feature For further information on this feature refer to Accessing and using your USB port in the SYNC supplement or Navigation system supplement GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION Radio frequencies AM and FM frequen...

Страница 44: ...nter out Don t Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for extended periods of time Clean using a circular motion CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 4 75 in 12 cm audio compact discs only Due to technical incompatibility certain recordable and re recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in Ford CD players Do not use any irregular shaped CDs or discs wit...

Страница 45: ...c playback MP3 track mode system default and MP3 folder mode For more information on track and folder mode refer to Sample MP3 structure in the following section MP3 track mode ignores any folder structure on the MP3 disc The player numbers each MP3 track on the disc noted by the mp3 file extension from T001 to a maximum of T255 Note The maximum number of playable MP3 files may be less depending o...

Страница 46: ...re as if it were only one level deep all mp3 files will be played regardless of being in a specific folder In folder mode the system will only play the mp3 files in the current folder Satellite radio information if equipped Satellite radio channels SIRIUS broadcasts a variety of music news sports weather traffic and entertainment satellite radio channels For more information and a complete list of...

Страница 47: ...re is a satellite radio signal interference Your radio display may display NO SIGNAL to indicate the interference SIRIUS satellite radio service SIRIUS Satellite Radio is a subscription based satellite radio service that broadcasts music sports news and entertainment programming A service fee is required in order to receive SIRIUS service Vehicles that are equipped with a factory installed SIRIUS ...

Страница 48: ...ailure present If this message does not clear within a short period of time or with an ignition key cycle your receiver may have a fault See your authorized dealer for service INVALID CHNL Channel no longer available This previously available channel is no longer available Tune to another channel If the channel was one of your presets you may choose another channel for that preset button UNSUBSCRI...

Страница 49: ...turn UPDATING Update of channel programming in progress No action required The process may take up to three minutes CALL SIRIUS 1 888 539 7474 Satellite service has been deactivated by SIRIUS Satellite Radio Call SIRIUS at 1 888 539 7474 to re activate or resolve subscription issues NAVIGATION SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle may be equipped with a navigation system Refer to the Navigation system s...

Страница 50: ...es outside air through the floor vents Note Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the side windows Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and floor vents Note Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the side windows Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents 3 A C Uses outside air to cool the vehicle Air flows primarily from the i...

Страница 51: ...nce in panel mode Select MAX A C mode MAX A C uses recirculated air with A C to provide a cooler airflow Move the temperature control to the coolest setting Set the fan to the highest speed initially then adjust in order to maintain comfort To allow side window defogging and demisting while warming up the vehicle cabin 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Set the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set t...

Страница 52: ...p reduce undesired odors from reaching the interior of the vehicle Recirculation can be turned on manually in any airflow selection except defrost Recirculation may turn off automatically in some modes to reduce fog potential It operates automatically and cannot be disengaged in the MAX A C mode 3 Passenger side temperature control Press to turn on the dual temperature control It can also be press...

Страница 53: ...r the side windows 8 Distributes air through the floor vents Note Some airflow will come out of the small vents near the side windows 9 Distributes air through the instrument panel vents and the floor vents 10 Distributes air through the instrument panel vents 11 OFF Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate 12 AUTO Press to turn on full automatic operation and select the desired temper...

Страница 54: ...ing humid weather place the air flow selector in the position To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle do not drive with the air flow selector in OFF or with recirculated air engaged Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the rear seats Remove any snow ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield To improve the A C cool down d...

Страница 55: ...g while warming up the vehicle cabin 1 Select 2 Select A C 3 Set the temperature control to maintain comfort 4 Set the fan speed to the highest setting 5 Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA f...

Страница 56: ...ps automatically at night turn off the lamps automatically during the daylight keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to off To turn the autolamps on rotate the control counterclockwise to Note With autolamps your vehicle has a windshield wiper rainlamp feature When the headlamp control is in the autolamp position and the windshield wipers are turned on during daylight t...

Страница 57: ...he ignition must be in the on position and the headlamp control is in the or position the transmission is not in P Park WARNING Always remember to turn on your headlamps at dusk or during inclement weather The Daytime Running Light DRL System does not activate your tail lamps and generally may not provide adequate lighting during these conditions Failure to activate your headlamps under these cond...

Страница 58: ...feat override Note If the battery is disconnected discharged or a new battery is installed the dimmer switch requires re calibration Rotate the dimmer switch from the full dim position to the full dome on position to reset This will ensure that your displays are visible under all lighting conditions AIMING THE HEADLAMPS The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly p...

Страница 59: ...8 foot 2 4 m long horizontal line on the plain surface 1 at this height masking tape works well 3 Turn on the low beam headlamps The brightest part of the light should be below the horizontal line 4 If it is above the line the headlamp will need to be adjusted 4 Open the hood 5 Locate the vertical adjuster for each headlamp Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster control either clockwise to adjust ...

Страница 60: ... on or off by sliding the control BULB REPLACEMENT Lamp assembly condensation Exterior lamps are vented to accommodate normal changes in pressure Condensation can be a natural by product of this design When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold When normal condensation occurs a thin film of mist can form...

Страница 61: ...orized D O T for North America and an E for Europe to ensure lamp performance light brightness and pattern and safe visibility Using incorrect bulbs may damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty or may not provide quality bulb burn time Function Number of bulbs Trade number Headlamp low high beam 2 H13 Front park turn lamp 2 3457 NAK amber Side park turn lamp 2 194 Rear stop tail...

Страница 62: ... replace any of the interior bulbs see a dealer or qualified technician Replacing exterior bulbs Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently Replacing headlamp bulbs Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb 1 Turn off the headlamps and open the hood 2 Remove three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward 3 Disconnect the electrical connector 4 Remove the old bulb by turning ...

Страница 63: ...d Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s Replacing front parking lamp turn signal sidemarker bulbs 1 Turn off the headlamps and open the hood 2 Remove three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward 3 Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly 4 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp ...

Страница 64: ...ckwise and remove it from the lamp assembly 5 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s Replacing fog lamp bulbs 1 Make sure the headlamp switch is off 2 Remove the bulb socket from the fog lamp by turning it counterclockwise 3 Disconnect the electrical connector Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Lig...

Страница 65: ...ew bulb 4 Install the bulb socket in lamp assembly by turning it clockwise Replacing high mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs Make sure the headlamp control is off 1 Remove the two screws and move the lamp assembly away from the vehicle to expose the bulb sockets 2 Remove the bulb socket by rotating counterclockwise and pulling it out of the lamp assembly 3 Pull the bulb straight out of the socket an...

Страница 66: ...mp to overheat Check the washer fluid level frequently Do not operate the wipers when the windshield is dry This may scratch the glass damage the wiper blades and cause the wiper motor to burn out Before operating the wiper on a dry windshield always use the windshield washer In freezing weather be sure the wiper blades are not frozen to the windshield before operating the wipers Windshield wiper ...

Страница 67: ...red orientation Do not push or pull the lever while tilting the wheel Lift the lever back to its original position to lock the steering column WARNING Never adjust the steering column when the vehicle is moving ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR Lift the mirror cover to turn on the visor mirror lamps 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Driver Controls 67 ...

Страница 68: ...nto the headliner visor must be retracted before moving it back towards the windshield OVERHEAD CONSOLE The appearance of your vehicle s overhead console will vary according to your option package Storage compartment Press the latch to open the storage compartment 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Driver Controls 68 ...

Страница 69: ... hook onto the side of the aftermarket transmitter opposite of the button Place the transmitter into storage compartment button down Place the provided height adaptors onto the back of the door as needed Close the door Press the depression in the door to activate the transmitter 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Driver Controls 69 ...

Страница 70: ... for information on checking and replacing fuses To have full capacity usage of your power point the engine is required to be running to avoid unintentional discharge of the battery To prevent the battery from being discharged do not use the power point longer than necessary when the engine is not running do not leave battery chargers video game adapters computers and other devices plugged in over...

Страница 71: ...compartment has coin holder slots a power point AIJ Audio Input Jack USB port and a business credit card holder The rear side of the console may incorporate the following features Air vents Cupholders WARNING Use only soft cups in the cupholder Hard objects can injure you in a collision POWER WINDOWS WARNING Do not leave children unattended in the vehicle and do not let children play with the powe...

Страница 72: ...uipped This feature allows the driver s window to open or close fully without holding the control down To operate ONE TOUCH DOWN Press the switch completely down to the second detent and release quickly The window will open fully Momentarily press the switch to any position to stop the window operation If the switch is pressed and held to the normal close or ONE TOUCH UP position during a ONE TOUC...

Страница 73: ...up and the window will travel up with no bounce back or pinch protection If the switch is released before the window is fully closed the window will stop For example this can be used to overcome the resistance of ice on the window or seals Window lock The window lock feature allows only the driver to operate the power windows To lock out all the window controls except for the driver s press the ri...

Страница 74: ... stop in the vent position When the window is closed from full open it will not stop in the vent position When the power down back window is in motion the control switch can be pressed to change the window direction and move it to the closest position If the power down back window is moving up and the ignition is switched to off without accessory delay power enabled the window will reverse directi...

Страница 75: ...unctionality If there is a feedback signal loss the window will remain in its 0 6 in 15 mm travel mode with each switch command and will not recover full functionality This will allow you to inch the window up to the fully closed position If the window does not operate correctly see your dealer for service INTERIOR MIRROR The interior rear view mirror has two pivot points on the support arm which ...

Страница 76: ...other petroleum based cleaning products EXTERIOR MIRRORS Power side view mirrors WARNING Do not adjust the mirror while the vehicle is in motion The ignition must be in the accessory or on position to adjust the power side view mirrors To adjust your mirrors 1 Rotate the control clockwise to adjust the right mirror and rotate the control counterclockwise to adjust the left mirror 2 Move the contro...

Страница 77: ... instrument panel is pressed Once activated a small light on the button will illuminate Do not remove ice from the mirrors with a scraper or attempt to readjust the mirror glass if it is frozen in place These actions could cause damage to the glass and mirrors Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives fuel or other petroleum based cleaning products 2009 07 Explorer Sport...

Страница 78: ... on the pedals while the vehicle is moving SPEED CONTROL With speed control set you can maintain a set speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal WARNING Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding slippery or unpaved Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience 1 Press the ON con...

Страница 79: ... increases above the set speed on a downhill you may want to apply the brakes to reduce the speed If the vehicle speed decreases more than 10 mph 16 km h below your set speed on an uphill your speed control will disengage Resuming a set speed Press the RES resume control and release it This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Gui...

Страница 80: ...educing speed while using speed control There are two ways to reduce a set speed Press and hold the SET control until you get to the desired speed then release the control You can also use the SET control to operate the Tap Down function Press and release this control to decrease the vehicle set speed in small amounts by 1 mph or 2 km h Depress the brake pedal until the desired vehicle speed is re...

Страница 81: ...ode if equipped CD if equipped LINE IN Auxiliary input jack In AM FM1 or FM2 mode Press SEEK to select preset stations within the selected radio band or press and hold to select the next previous radio frequency In Satellite radio mode if equipped Press SEEK to advance through preset channels In CD or USB mode if equipped Press SEEK to select the next selection on the CD USB or press and hold to f...

Страница 82: ...trol feature if equipped Press VOICE briefly until the voice icon appears on the display to use the voice command feature You will hear a tone and LISTENING will appear in the radio display Press and hold VOICE to exit voice command Press to activate phone mode or answer a phone call Press and hold to end call or exit phone mode Press to scroll through various menus and selections Press OK to conf...

Страница 83: ...e They may seriously hurt themselves WARNING When closing the moon roof you should verify that it is free of obstructions and ensure that children and or pets are not in the proximity of the moon roof opening The moon roof is equipped with an automatic one touch express opening and closing feature To stop motion at any time during the one touch operation press the control a second time To open the...

Страница 84: ...manually opened or closed when the glass panel is shut To close the shade pull it toward the front of the vehicle Accessory delay With accessory delay the window switches audio system and moon roof may be used for up to 10 minutes after the ignition switch is turned to the off position or until either front door is opened STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER IF EQUIPPED With the ignition in the on position the...

Страница 85: ...isplay and tone will return within 10 minutes DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is based on your recent driving history of 500 miles 800 km This value is not the same as the average fuel economy display The running average fuel economy is reinitialized to a factory default value if the battery is disconnected Average fuel economy AFE Select this function to display your ...

Страница 86: ...economy readings Setup menu Press and hold the SELECT RESET control switch to get to the SETUP MENU sequence from the INFO MENU for the following displays System Check AWD Lock Units English Metric Language Autolamp Autolock Autounlock Park Aid if equipped Trailer sway control Oil Life Setup and Start Value Compass display Compass zone adjustment Compass calibration adjustment Briefly press the SE...

Страница 87: ...HOLD RESET is displayed in the message center Selecting this function from the SETUP MENU causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds Pressing the SELECT RESET control switch cycles the message center through each of the systems being monit...

Страница 88: ...ges are English Spanish French or Japanese 3 Press the SELECT RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO MENU Autolamp This feature keeps your headlights on for up to three minutes after the ignition is switched off 1 To change the time delay of the autolamp feature select this function from the SETUP MENU 2 Press and hold the SELECT ...

Страница 89: ...nction from the SETUP MENU 2 Press and hold the SELECT RESET control switch to turn the autounlock ON or OFF 3 Press the SELECT RESET control switch for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO MENU Reverse Sensing System Park Aid if equipped This feature sounds a warning tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper and functions only when R Re...

Страница 90: ... LIFE SET TO 100 is displayed Note To change oil life 100 miles value from 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six months to another value proceed to Step 3 3 Once OIL LIFE SET TO 100 is displayed release press and hold the SELECT RESET control switch for more than two seconds to change the Oil Life Start Value Each release press and hold will reduce the value by 10 4 After setting the Oil Life Start Value p...

Страница 91: ... may be necessary Refer to Compass zone adjustment Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps This variation is up to four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones A correct zone setting will eliminate this error Refer to Compass calibration adjustment Compass zone ...

Страница 92: ...uctures and high voltage lines For optimum calibration turn off all electrical accessories heater air conditioning wipers etc and make sure all vehicle doors are shut 1 Start the vehicle 2 Locate the reset button on the compass sensor mounted on the base of mirror 3 To calibrate press and hold the reset button on the compass module for approximately eight seconds and release 4 Slowly drive the veh...

Страница 93: ...red until the condition is corrected They will reappear on the display 10 minutes from the reset if the condition has not been corrected They will not reappear until an ignition off on cycle has been completed They reappear if the condition clears then reoccurs within the same ignition on off cycle This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle Warning display...

Страница 94: ...rn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible If the warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at normal speeds have the electrical system checked as soon as possible FUEL LEVEL LOW Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition PARK BRAKE ENGAGED Displayed when the manual park brake is set the engine is running and the vehicle is driven more than 3 mph 5 km h ...

Страница 95: ...fe Start Value OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Displayed when the engine oil life remaining is 0 An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center and according to the recommended maintenance schedule USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS TRAILER SWAY REDUCE SPEED Displayed when your trailer starts to sway when towing Refer to Trailer sway control in the Driving chapter for more information FOR 4X...

Страница 96: ...ill also notify you of potential vehicle problems with a display of system warnings followed by an indicator chime Your display can show up to six reconfigurable telltales at one time What ever is displayed in the top left corner has the highest priority Selectable features Reset Press the RESET control to select and reset functions shown in the INFO menu SETUP menu text warnings and reconfigurabl...

Страница 97: ...nditions Remember to turn the ignition off when refueling to allow this feature to correctly detect the added fuel The DTE function will display LOW FUEL LEVEL and sound a tone for one second when you have approximately 50 miles 80 km to empty If you RESET this warning message this display and tone will return within 10 minutes DTE is calculated using a running average fuel economy which is based ...

Страница 98: ... system engaged to display a stabilized average 2 Record the highway fuel economy for future reference It is important to press the RESET control press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the function after setting the speed control to get accurate highway fuel economy readings Instantaneous fuel economy Select this function from the INFO menu to display your instantaneous fuel econom...

Страница 99: ...elease RESET in order to start the timer 2 Press and release RESET to pause the timer 3 Press and hold RESET for two seconds in order to reset the timer to zero Blank display Select this function from the INFO menu to turn the upper two lines of the message center display off Setup menu Press the SETUP control twice for the following displays System Check AWD Lock Units English Metric Language Aut...

Страница 100: ...s in the LOCKED mode the 4X4 indicator will be illuminated System check Selecting this function from the SETUP MENU causes the message center to cycle through each of the systems being monitored For each of the monitored systems the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds Pressing the RESET control cycles the message center through each of the systems...

Страница 101: ...SS RESET FOR ENGLISH will be displayed to change back to English 1 Select this function from the SETUP MENU for the current language to be displayed 2 Press the RESET control to cycle the message center through each of the language choices to the desired language Selectable languages are English Spanish French Japanese or Arabic 3 Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for mo...

Страница 102: ...13 mph 20 km h or higher 1 To disable enable the autolock feature select this function from the SETUP MENU 2 Press the RESET control to turn the autolock feature ON or OFF 3 Press the RESET control for the next SETUP MENU item or wait for more than four seconds to return to the INFO menu Autounlock This feature automatically unlocks all vehicle doors when the driver s door is opened within 10 minu...

Страница 103: ...railer sway ON or OFF Compass display if equipped The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings bridges power lines and powerful broadcast antenna Magnetic or metallic objects placed in on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy Usually when something affects the compass readings the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in no...

Страница 104: ... Start the engine 4 From SETUP menu select compass zone 5 Press RESET control until the message center display changes to show the current zone setting XX 6 Press the RESET control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center The range of zone values are from 01 to 15 and wraps back to 01 7 Wait four seconds when correct zone is chosen 1...

Страница 105: ...2 Press RESET for calibration 3 Slowly drive the vehicle in a circle less than 3 mph 5 km h until the CIRCLE SLOWLY TO CALIBRATE display changes to CALIBRATION COMPLETE It will take up to five circles to complete calibration 4 The compass is now calibrated Oil life Setup and Start Value To reset the oil monitoring system to 100 after each oil change approximately 7 500 miles 12 000 km or six month...

Страница 106: ... multiple warning situation the message center will cycle the display to show all warnings by displaying each one for four seconds The message center will display the last selected feature if there are no more warning messages This allows you to use the full functionality of the message center after you acknowledge the warning by pressing the RESET control and clearing the warning message Warning ...

Страница 107: ...d To exit 4x4 low stop vehicle if equipped To exit 4x4 low shift to N if equipped DOOR AJAR Displayed when a door is not completely closed REMOVE OBJECTS NEAR PASS SEAT Displayed when objects are by the passenger seat After the objects are moved away from the seat if the warning stays on or continues to come on contact your authorized dealer CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM Displayed when the electrical syst...

Страница 108: ...E PRESSURE SENSOR FAULT Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning or your spare tire is in use For more information on how the system operates under these conditions refer to Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter If the warning stays on or continues to come on have the system inspected by your authorized dealer BRAKE FLUID LEV...

Страница 109: ...W For more information refer to Using the Control Trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter TO EXIT 4X4 LOW SHIFT TO N if equipped Displayed when 2WD is selected while the vehicle has been stopped in 4X4 LOW For more information refer to Using the Control Trac 4WD system in the Driving chapter POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT WARNING Do not install additional floor mats on top of the factory installed fl...

Страница 110: ...r lungs and cause drowsiness and even death Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading 1 Lower the tailgate 2 Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw Disconnect cable 3 Disconnect the other cable 4 Lift tailgate to a 45 degree angle from horizontal 5 Lift right side off of its hinge 6 Lift tailgate to a 80 degree angle from horiz...

Страница 111: ...te 2 Pull the lever on each side of the cargo cage to release it from the pickup box 3 Lift the cargo cage over onto the tailgate 4 Evenly push down on the cargo cage and push the lever in on each side locking it in place To stow the cargo cage follow steps one through four in reverse order The cargo cage may be used to secure a load of up to 100 lb 45 kg on the tailgate The cargo cage should alwa...

Страница 112: ...e out of the channels on the D pillar To install the cargo cage follow the removal procedure in reverse order TONNEAU COVER IF EQUIPPED The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and should be fully installed whenever possible The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the cab or the whole cover can be removed completely from the vehicle To avoid damage to the cover ...

Страница 113: ...er and unlock the rear panel using your ignition key Lift the rear panel to access items in the pickup box To close lower the rear panel on the pickup box To stow the rear panel Before driving with the rear panel open unlock the rear panel Lift the rear panel up lay it on top of the front panel and secure it with the two straps to the exterior tiedowns on the pickup box Failure to secure the rear ...

Страница 114: ...es a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the pickup box Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle To open the tonneau cover from the inside pull the T shaped handle and push up on the tonneau cover panel The handle is composed of a material that will glow for hours in darkness following brief exposu...

Страница 115: ...ckup box area when vehicle is running to prevent exhaust fumes from being drawn into the vehicle Exhaust fumes contain carbon monoxide which can injure your lungs and cause drowsiness and even death The cargo management system consists of a storage compartment located in the floor of the pickup box The storage compartment has been designed to be a water resistant system A small amount of water may...

Страница 116: ...side the pickup box each tiedown hook can secure loads up to 200 lb 91 kg Total pickup box cargo weight is not to exceed overall vehicle payload refer to Vehicle loading in the Tires Wheels and Loading chapter LUGGAGE RACK IF EQUIPPED Your vehicle is equipped with a roof rack for transporting items on the exterior of the vehicle The maximum recommended load is 100 lb 45 kg evenly distributed If it...

Страница 117: ...oning the front crossbar just behind the front door and the rear crossbar in the furthest rearward position WARNING Loaded vehicles with a higher center of gravity may handle differently than unloaded vehicles Extra precautions such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle WARNING Vehicles with a higher center of gravity such as utility...

Страница 118: ...ing feature helps prevent you from locking yourself out of the vehicle With the key in any ignition position the driver s door will automatically unlock if it is locked using the lock control on the driver s door panel while the driver s door is open Autolock The autolock feature will lock all the doors when all doors are closed the ignition is in the on position you shift into any gear putting th...

Страница 119: ...u must complete Steps 1 5 within 30 seconds or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds Note All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process 1 Turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on to the off position 4 Press the power door un...

Страница 120: ... 12 mph 20 km h the vehicle has then come to a stop and the ignition is turned to the off or accessory position and the driver door is opened within 10 minutes of the ignition being transitioned to the off or accessory position Note The doors will not autounlock if the vehicle has been electronically locked before the driver door is opened Deactivating activating autounlock Your vehicle comes with...

Страница 121: ...ted or twice one short and one long chirp if autounlock was activated 7 Turn the ignition to the off position The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete Keyless entry keypad procedure 1 Turn the ignition to the off position 2 Close all doors 3 Enter 5 digit entry code 4 Press and hold the 3 4 While holding the 3 4 press the 7 8 twice 5 Release the 7 8 6 Release the 3 4 The user ...

Страница 122: ...or the procedure will have to be repeated If the procedure needs to be repeated you must wait 30 seconds Note All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process 1 Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the on position 2 Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times 3 Turn the ignition from the on position to the off position 4 Press ...

Страница 123: ...RS 210 of Industry Canada Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment The typical o...

Страница 124: ...ff the interior lamps 10 minutes after the ignition is turned to the off position One step door unlocking If the one step door unlocking feature is activated press and release once to unlock all of the doors Note The interior lamps will illuminate refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position and the perimeter alarm ...

Страница 125: ...used to locate your vehicle rather than using the panic alarm Sounding a panic alarm Press to activate the alarm The horn will sound and the parklamps will flash for a maximum of three minutes Press again or turn the ignition to the on position to deactivate or wait for the alarm to timeout in three minutes Note The panic alarm will only operate when the ignition is in the off position Replacing t...

Страница 126: ...mitters If you would like to have your remote entry transmitter reprogrammed because you lost one or would like to buy additional remote entry transmitters you can either reprogram them yourself or take all remote entry transmitters to your authorized dealer for reprogramming How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters maximum of six available before...

Страница 127: ...mote entry transmitters 10 The doors will lock then unlock to confirm that the programming mode has been exited Illuminated entry The interior lamps illuminate when the remote entry system is used to unlock the door s or sound the personal alarm The illuminated entry system will turn off the interior lights if the ignition is turned to the accessory or on position or the remote transmitter lock co...

Страница 128: ...o three personal entry codes may be programmed to the vehicle To create your own personal entry code 1 Enter the factory set code 2 Within five seconds press the 1 2 on the keypad 3 Enter your personal 5 digit code Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other 4 Press 1 2 3 4 or 5 6 to indicate which of the three personal entry code positions you wish to use 5 The doors will again ...

Страница 129: ...our personal code Each number must be pressed within five seconds of each other The interior lamps will illuminate To unlock all doors press the 3 4 control within five seconds To lock all doors press the 7 8 and the 9 0 at the same time Note The driver s door must be closed You do not need to enter the keypad code first SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI THEFT SYSTEM SecuriLock passive anti theft system is ...

Страница 130: ... the instrument panel When the ignition is in the off position the indicator will flash once every two seconds to indicate the SecuriLock system is functioning as a theft deterrent When the ignition is in the on position the indicator will glow for three seconds to indicate normal system functionality If a problem occurs with the SecuriLock system the indicator will flash rapidly or glow steadily ...

Страница 131: ...g coded keys can be very costly Store an extra programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences Please visit an authorized dealer to purchase additional spare or replacement keys Programming spare keys You can program your own coded keys to your vehicle Tips A maximum of eight keys can be coded to your vehicle Only use SecuriLock keys You must have two previo...

Страница 132: ... of turning the ignition to the 1 off position and removing the previously programmed coded key insert the new unprogrammed key new key valet key into the ignition 8 Turn the ignition from the 1 off position to the 3 on position Keep the ignition in the 3 on position for at least three seconds but not more than 10 seconds 9 Remove the newly programmed coded key from the ignition If the key has bee...

Страница 133: ... dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision Adjustable head restraints Your vehicle is equipped with front row outboard head restraints that are vertically adjustable WARNING To minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash the driver and passenger occupants should not sit in and or operate the vehicle until the head restraint is placed in its proper position The driver should...

Страница 134: ...operly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position WARNING The adjustable head restraint is a safety device Whenever possible it should be installed and properly adjusted when the seat is occupie...

Страница 135: ...e head restraint do the following 1 Insert the two stems into the guide sleeve collars 2 Push the head restraint down until it locks Properly adjust the head restraint so that the top of the head restraint is even with the top of your head and positioned as close as possible to the back of your head For occupants of extremely tall stature adjust the head restraint to its full up position 2009 07 E...

Страница 136: ...across the hips Lift handle to move seat forward or backward Pull lever up to adjust seatback WARNING Before returning the seatback to its original position make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback After returning the seatback to its original position pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched An unlatched seat may become dangerous in the event of a sud...

Страница 137: ...Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips WARNING Reclining the seatback can cause an occupant to slide under the seat s safety belt resulting in severe personal injuries in the event of a collision WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision ...

Страница 138: ...off or pass airbag off indicator lamp for proper airbag status Refer to Front passenger sensing system section for additional details Failure to follow these instructions may interfere with the front passenger seat sensing system The control is located on the outboard side of the seat cushion Press front to raise or lower the front portion of the seat cushion Press rear to raise or lower the rear ...

Страница 139: ...rward Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat Press one side of the control to adjust firmness Press the other side of the control to adjust softness 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 139 ...

Страница 140: ...cause the seat heater to overheat Do not puncture the seat with pins needles or other pointed objects because this may damage the heating element which may cause the seat heater to overheat An overheated seat may cause serious personal injury Note Do not do the following Place heavy objects on the seat Operate the seat heater if water or any other liquid is spilled on the seat Allow the seat to dr...

Страница 141: ... on the seat back with the head restraint strap facing the outside of the vehicle and push down until the head restraint locks into place Lift gently to ensure it is locked into place Refer to Safety seats for children later in this chapter WARNING If the head restraint has been removed from a seating position to accommodate a high back child restraint the head restraint must be re installed prior...

Страница 142: ...ad restraints by pulling on the strap 2 Locate handle on the side of the seat cushion by the door 3 Pull up on the handle and push the seatback forward toward the front of the vehicle To return the seat to the upright position 1 Pull up on the handle and rotate the seatback until you hear a click locking it in the upright position 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus S...

Страница 143: ...d seat may become dangerous in the event of a sudden stop or collision SAFETY RESTRAINTS Personal Safety System姞 The Personal Safety System威 provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag related injuries The system is able to analyze different occupant conditions and crash severity before activating ...

Страница 144: ... stage airbag supplemental restraints based on crash severity and occupant conditions The fact that the pretensioners or airbags did not activate for both front seat occupants in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the Personal Safety System威 determined the accident conditions crash severity belt usage etc were not appropriate to activate these safety ...

Страница 145: ... to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained Accident statistics suggest that children are much safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front WARNING Air bags can kill or injure a child in a child seat NEVER place a rear facing child seat in front of an active air bag If you must use a forward facing child seat i...

Страница 146: ...nt feature section in this chapter Determining if the Personal Safety System姞 is operational The Personal Safety System威 uses a warning light in the instrument cluster or a back up tone to indicate the condition of the system Refer to the Warning lights and chimes section in the Instrument Cluster chapter Routine maintenance of the Personal Safety System威 is not required The Restraints Control Mod...

Страница 147: ...seriously injured or killed Do not allow people to ride in any area of your vehicle that is not equipped with seats and safety belts Be sure everyone in your vehicle is in a seat and using a safety belt properly WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a safety belt WARNING Each seating position in your vehicle has a specific safety b...

Страница 148: ...that is designed to extend the safety belt webbing in a controlled manner This helps reduce the belt force acting on the user s chest WARNING BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the safety belt assembly automatic locking retractor feature or any other safety belt function is not operating properly when checked by an authorized dealer Failure to replace the Belt and Retractor assembly c...

Страница 149: ...ur movements and locking in response to vehicle movement For example if the driver brakes suddenly or turns a corner sharply or the vehicle receives an impact of approximately 5 mph 8 km h or more the combination safety belts will lock to help reduce forward movement of the driver and passengers Webbing extraction sensitive mode The webbing sensitive locking mode locks the webbing and prevents mor...

Страница 150: ...ldren 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the rear seat whenever possible Refer to Safety restraints for children or Safety seats for children later in this chapter How to use the automatic locking mode Buckle the combination lap and shoulder belt Grasp the shoulder portion and pull downward until the entire belt is pulled out Allow the belt to retract As the belt retracts you ...

Страница 151: ...tor assembly could increase the risk of injury in collisions Safety belt pretensioner Your vehicle is equipped with safety belt pretensioners at the driver and right front passenger seating positions The safety belt pretensioner tightens the safety belts firmly against the occupant s body at the start of the crash When the Safety Canopy威 system seat mounted side airbags and or the front airbags ar...

Страница 152: ...n place WARNING Position the safety belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder Failure to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the safety belt and increase the risk of injury in a collision Second row comfort guide The second row outboard lap shoulder belt is equipped with a belt comfort guide This guide is attached to the quarter t...

Страница 153: ...ssembly If the safety belt is too short when fully extended there is an 8 inch 20 cm safety belt extension assembly that can be added part number 611C22 This assembly can be obtained from an authorized dealer Use only extensions manufactured by the same supplier as the safety belt Manufacturer identification is located at the end of the webbing on the label Also use the safety belt extension only ...

Страница 154: ...ides additional reminders by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning light in the instrument cluster when the driver s and front passenger s safety belt is unbuckled The Belt Minder威 feature uses information from the front passenger sensing system to determine if a front seat passenger is present and therefore potentially in need of a warning To avoid activating th...

Страница 155: ...senger s safety belt is not buckled when the vehicle has reached at least 3 mph 5 km h and 1 2 minutes have elapsed since the ignition switch has been turned to on The Belt Minder威 feature is activated the safety belt warning light illuminates and the warning chime sounds for six seconds every 30 seconds repeating for approximately five minutes or until the safety belts are buckled The driver s or...

Страница 156: ...k Safety belts when used properly reduce risk of death to front seat occupants by 45 in cars and by 60 in light trucks Traffic is light Nearly 1 of 2 deaths occur in single vehicle crashes many when no other vehicles are around Belts wrinkle my clothes Possibly but a serious crash can do much more than wrinkle your clothes particularly if you are unbelted The people I m with don t wear belts Set t...

Страница 157: ...nt passenger Belt Minder威 are deactivated activated independently When deactivating activating one seating position do not buckle the other position as this will terminate the process Read Steps 1 4 thoroughly before proceeding with the deactivation activation programming procedure Note The driver and front passenger Belt Minder威 features must be disabled enabled separately Both cannot be disable ...

Страница 158: ...ding in the unbuckled state Step 3 must be completed within 50 seconds after the safety belt warning light turns off After Step 3 the safety belt warning light will be turned on for three seconds 4 Within approximately seven seconds of the light turning off buckle then unbuckle the safety belt This will disable the Belt Minder威 feature for that seating position if it is currently enabled As confir...

Страница 159: ...uding the driver should always properly wear their safety belts even when an air bag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided WARNING When possible all children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating position WARNING The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 inches 25 cm between an occupant s chest and...

Страница 160: ...ce and torso causing serious injury WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the airbag supplemental restraint systems or its fuses Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible WARNING Modifications to the front end of the vehicle including frame bumper front end body structure and non Ford tow hooks may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury Do ...

Страница 161: ...w does the airbag supplemental restraint system work The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system Rather it means the forces were not of the type su...

Страница 162: ...r internal injuries particularly to occupants who are not properly restrained or are otherwise out of position at the time of airbag deployment Thus it is extremely important that occupants be properly restrained as far away from the airbag module as possible while maintaining vehicle control WARNING Several air bag system components get hot after inflation Do not touch them after inflation WARNIN...

Страница 163: ...tain conditions The front passenger sensing system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger s seat and safety belt The sensors are designed to detect the presence of a properly seated occupant and determine if the front passenger s frontal airbag should be enabled may inflate or disabled will not inflate The front passenger sensing system will disable will not inflate the front pass...

Страница 164: ...ssenger frontal airbag is disabled If the child restraint has been installed and the indicator lamp is not lit then turn the vehicle off remove the child restraint from the vehicle and reinstall the restraint following the child restraint manufacturer s instructions The front passenger sensing system is designed to enable may inflate the front passenger s frontal airbag anytime the system senses t...

Страница 165: ...n increase the chance of injury in a crash event For example if an occupant slouches lies down turns sideways sits forward leans forward or sideways or puts one or both feet up the chance of injury during a crash is greatly increased WARNING Sitting improperly out of position or with the seat back reclined too far can take off weight from the seat cushion and affect the decision of the front passe...

Страница 166: ... objects by pass seat warning is displaying in the message center Refer to Message center in the Driver controls chapter The conditions listed above may cause the weight of a properly seated occupant to be incorrectly interpreted by the front passenger sensing system The person in the front passenger seat may appear heavier or lighter due to the conditions described in the list above WARNING To re...

Страница 167: ...no longer illuminated If the airbag readiness lamp remains illuminated this may or may not be a problem due to the front passenger sensing system DO NOT attempt to repair or service the system contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible If it is necessary to modify an advanced front airbag system to accommodate a person with disabilities contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center at the ...

Страница 168: ... seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not use accessory seat covers The use of accessory seat covers may prevent the deployment of the side airbags and increase the risk of injury in an accident WARNING Do not lean your head on the door The...

Страница 169: ... collision The side airbags are fitted on the outboard side of the seatbacks of the front seats In certain lateral collisions the airbag on the side affected by the collision will be inflated If the front passenger sensing system detects an empty seat the front passenger seat mounted side airbag will be deactivated The airbag was designed to inflate between the door panel and occupant to further e...

Страница 170: ...t on or near the headliner at the siderail that may come into contact with a deploying Safety Canopy威 Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision WARNING Do not lean your head on the door The Safety Canopy威 could injure you as it deploys from the headliner WARNING Do not attempt to service repair or modify the Safety Canopy威 system its ...

Страница 171: ... of injuries related to the deployment of side airbags including the Safety Canopy威 The Safety Canopy威 system consists of the following An inflatable nylon curtain with an inflator concealed behind the headliner and above the doors one on each side of the vehicle A headliner that will flex to open above the side doors to allow Safety Canopy威 deployment The same warning light electronic control and...

Страница 172: ... the roof side rail sheet metal behind the headliner above the first and second row seats In certain lateral collisions or rollover events the Safety Canopy威 system will be activated regardless of which seats are occupied The Safety Canopy威 is designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover events The fact...

Страница 173: ...ion is turned on A series of five beeps will be heard The tone pattern will repeat periodically until the problem and light are repaired If any of these things happen even intermittently contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible Unless serviced the system may not function properly in the event of a collision or rollover event S O S Post Crash Alert The S O S Post Crash Alert automatically...

Страница 174: ...ed risk of serious injury or death to your child WARNING All children are shaped differently The Recommendations for Safety Restraints are based on probable child height age and weight thresholds from NHTSA and other safety organizations or are the minimum requirements of law Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST and your pediatrician to make sure y...

Страница 175: ... 9 inches 1 45 meters tall or greater than 80 lb 36 kg or 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by child restraint manufacturer Use a vehicle safety belt having the lap belt snug and low across the hips shoulder belt centered across the shoulder and chest and seatback upright You are required by law to properly use safety seats for infants and toddlers in the U S and Canada Many states and provinces require...

Страница 176: ... be properly restrained in a rear seating position If all children cannot be seated and restrained properly in a rear seating position properly restrain the largest child in the front seat WARNING Always carefully follow the instructions and warnings provided by the manufacturer of any child restraint to determine if the restraint device is appropriate for your child s size height weight or age Fo...

Страница 177: ...n your vehicle Transporting children Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their age height and weight All children are shaped differently The child height age and weight thresholds provided are recommendations or the minimum requirements of law The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration NHTSA provides education and training to ensure that all ...

Страница 178: ...hild safety seat Review and follow the information presented in the Airbag supplemental restraint system SRS section in this chapter Carefully follow all of the manufacturer s instructions included with the safety seat you put in your vehicle If you do not install and use the safety seat properly the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child s...

Страница 179: ... restraint has been removed from a seating position to accommodate a high back child restraint the head restraint must be re installed prior to use of the seat by any other occupant in order to reduce the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision Check to make sure the child seat is properly secured before each use Children 12 and under should be properly restrained in a rear seating pos...

Страница 180: ...r anchors rendering those features potentially unusable To avoid risk of injury occupants should only use seating positions where they are able to be properly restrained Perform the following steps when installing the child seat with combination lap shoulder belts Note Although the child seat illustrated is a forward facing child seat the steps are the same for installing a rear facing child seat ...

Страница 181: ...atched securely by pulling on it 5 To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out 6 Allow the belt to retract to remove slack The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode 7 Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic loc...

Страница 182: ...is grab the seat at the belt path and attempt to move it side to side and forward and back There should be no more than 1 inch 2 5 cm of movement for proper installation 11 Ford recommends checking with a NHTSA Certified Child Passenger Safety Technician CPST to make certain the child restraint is properly installed Attaching child safety seats with LATCH Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren att...

Страница 183: ...ction of the rear seat between the cushion and seatback Follow the child seat manufacturer s instructions to properly install a child seat with LATCH attachments Follow the instructions on attaching child safety seats with tether straps Refer to Attaching child safety seats with tether straps later in this chapter Attach LATCH lower attachments of the child seat only to the anchors shown Plastic L...

Страница 184: ...s permit use with the anchor spacing stated Do not attach a child seat to any lower anchor if an adjacent child seat is attached to that anchor WARNING The standardized spacing for LATCH lower anchors is 280 mm 11 inches center to center Do not use LATCH lower anchors for the center seating position unless the child seat manufacturer s instructions permit and specify using anchors spaced at least ...

Страница 185: ...r anchors in your vehicle are located behind sliding covers marked with the tether anchor symbol shown with title The tether strap anchors in your vehicle are in the following positions shown from top view Attach the tether strap only to the appropriate tether anchor as shown The tether strap may not work properly if attached somewhere other than the correct tether anchor Once the child safety sea...

Страница 186: ...anchors Make sure the seat is locked in the upright position before installing the child seat Refer to Folding Down The Rear Seats in this chapter for information on how to operate the rear seats 3 Slide open the tether anchor cover 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Seating and Safety Restraints 186 ...

Страница 187: ...en outgrow a typical child seat e g convertible or toddler seat when they weigh about 40 lb 18 kg and are around four 4 years of age Consult your child safety seat owner guide for the weight height and age limits specific to your child safety seat Keep your child in the child safety seat if it properly fits the child remains appropriate for their weight height and age AND if properly secured to th...

Страница 188: ...belt to fit properly Generally this is when they reach a height of at least 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 meters tall around age eight to age twelve and between 40 lb 18 kg and 80 lb 36 kg or upward to 100 lb 45 kg if recommended by your child restraint manufacturer Many state and provincial laws require that children use approved booster seats until they reach age eight a height of 4 feet 9 inches 1 45 me...

Страница 189: ... booster seat may place your child s head as measured at the tops of the ears above the top of the seat In this case move the backless booster to another seating position with a higher seat back or head restraint and lap shoulder belts or consider using a high back booster seat High back booster seats If with a backless booster seat you cannot find a seating position that adequately supports your ...

Страница 190: ...ose to the neck and a shoulder belt that could slip off the shoulder The drawings below also show how the lap belt should be low and snug across the child s hips If the booster seat slides on the vehicle seat placing a rubberized mesh sold as shelf or carpet liner under the booster seat may improve this condition Do not introduce any item thicker than this under the booster seat Check with the boo...

Страница 191: ...including retractors buckles front safety belt buckle assemblies buckle support assemblies slide bar if equipped shoulder belt height adjusters if equipped shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors and attaching hardware should be inspected after a collision Refer to the child restraint manufacturer s instructions for additional inspection and maintenan...

Страница 192: ... your vehicle and Make sure every passenger is properly restrained WARNING In a rollover crash an unbelted person is significantly more likely to die than a person wearing a seat belt All occupants must wear seat belts and children infants must use appropriate restraints to minimize the risk of injury or ejection Study your Owner s Guide and any supplements for specific information about equipment...

Страница 193: ...dent in the ability of 4WD and AWD vehicles Although a 4WD or AWD vehicle may accelerate better than two wheel drive vehicle in low traction situations it won t stop any faster than two wheel drive vehicles Always drive at a safe speed How your vehicle differs from other vehicles SUV and trucks can differ from some other vehicles in a few noticeable ways Your vehicle may be Higher to allow higher ...

Страница 194: ...re Quality Grades are determined by standards that the United States Department of Transportation has set Tire Quality Grades apply to new pneumatic passenger car tires They do not apply to deep tread winter type snow tires space saver or temporary use spare tires light truck or LT type tires tires with nominal rim diameters of 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Cod...

Страница 195: ...eat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire to degenerate and reduce tire life and excessive temperature can lead to sudden tire failure The grade C corresponds to a level of performance which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle S...

Страница 196: ...mended inflation pressure The cold inflation pressure found on the Safety Compliance Certification Label or Tire Label located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door B pillar The structural member at the side of the vehicle behind the front door Bead area of the tire Area of the tire next to the rim Sidewall of the tire Area between the bead area and the tread Tread area of the tire Area...

Страница 197: ...fication Label or Tire Label which is located on the B Pillar or the edge of the driver s door Failure to follow the tire pressure recommendations can cause uneven treadwear patterns and adversely affect the way your vehicle handles Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure is the tire manufacturer s maximum permissible pressure and or the pressure at which the maximum load can be carried by the tire...

Страница 198: ...tires see the Dissimilar spare tire wheel information section for description Store and maintain at 60 psi 4 15 bar For Full Size and Dissimilar spare tires see the Dissimilar spare tire wheel information section for description Store and maintain at the higher of the front and rear inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label 6 Visually inspect the tires to make sure there are no nails or other ...

Страница 199: ...s in the tread or sidewalls cracks in the tread groove and separation in the tread or sidewall If damage is observed or suspected have the tire inspected by a tire professional Tires can be damaged during off road use so inspection after off road use is also recommended WARNING Age Tires degrade over time depending on many factors such as weather storage conditions and conditions of use load speed...

Страница 200: ...ement requirements Your vehicle is equipped with tires designed to provide a safe ride and handling capability WARNING Only use replacement tires and wheels that are the same size load index speed rating and type such as P metric versus LT metric or all season versus all terrain as those originally provided by Ford The recommended tire and wheel size may be found on either the Safety Compliance Ce...

Страница 201: ...ith a remote air fill with the person inflating standing at a minimum of 12 ft 3 66 m away from the tire wheel assembly Important Remember to replace the wheel valve stems when the road tires are replaced on your vehicle It is recommended that the two front tires or two rear tires generally be replaced as a pair The tire pressure sensors mounted in the wheels originally installed on your vehicle a...

Страница 202: ...cause have the vehicle towed to the nearest repair facility or tire dealer to have the vehicle inspected Tire and wheel alignment A bad jolt from hitting a curb or pothole can cause the front end of your vehicle to become misaligned or cause damage to your tires If your vehicle seems to pull to one side when you re driving the wheels may be out of alignment Have an authorized dealer check the whee...

Страница 203: ...ance from the road tires and wheels If you have a dissimilar spare tire wheel it is intended for temporary use only and should not be used in a tire rotation Note After having your tires rotated inflation pressure must be checked and adjusted to the vehicle requirements INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL Both U S and Canada Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place standardiz...

Страница 204: ...a radial type tire 5 15 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter 6 95 Indicates the tire s load index It is an index that relates to how much weight a tire can carry You may find this information in your Owner s Guide If not contact a local tire dealer Note You may not find this information on al...

Страница 205: ...ers or letters are the plant code designating where it was manufactured the next two are the tire size code and the last four numbers represent the week and year the tire was built For example the numbers 317 mean the 31st week of 1997 After 2000 the numbers go to four digits For example 2501 means the 25th week of 2001 The numbers in between are identification codes used for traceability This inf...

Страница 206: ...d concrete A tire marked C may have poor traction performance Temperature The temperature grades are A the highest B and C representing the tire s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory test wheel 13 Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure Indicates the tire manufacturers maximum permissible pre...

Страница 207: ...d Range Load Inflation Limits Indicates the tire s load carrying capabilities and its inflation limits 3 Maximum Load Dual lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual defined as four tires on the rear axle a total of six or more tires on the vehicle 4 Maximum Load Single lb kg at psi kPa cold Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when t...

Страница 208: ...ral the larger the number the wider the tire 3 80 Indicates the aspect ratio which gives the tire s ratio of height to width Numbers of 70 or lower indicate a short sidewall 4 D Indicates a diagonal type tire R Indicates a radial type tire 5 16 Indicates the wheel or rim diameter in inches If you change your wheel size you will have to purchase new tires to match the new wheel diameter Location of...

Страница 209: ...ponsibility to maintain correct tire pressure even if under inflation has not reached the level to trigger illumination of the TPMS low tire pressure telltale Your vehicle has also been equipped with a TPMS malfunction indicator to indicate when the system is not operating properly The TPMS malfunction indicator is combined with the low tire pressure telltale When the system detects a malfunction ...

Страница 210: ...pposite 180 degrees from the valve stem Care must be taken when changing the tire to avoid damaging the sensor It is recommended that you always have your tires serviced by an authorized dealer The tire pressure should be checked periodically at least monthly using an accurate tire gauge refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS The Tire ...

Страница 211: ...ng System Low Tire Pressure Warning Light Possible cause Customer Action Required Solid Warning Light Tire s under inflated 1 Check your tire pressure to ensure tires are properly inflated refer to Inflating your tires in this chapter 2 After inflating your tires to the manufacturer s recommended inflation pressure as shown on the Tire Label located on the edge of driver s door or the B Pillar the...

Страница 212: ...affects your tire pressure The Tire Pressure Monitoring System TPMS monitors tire pressure in each pneumatic tire While driving in a normal manner a typical passenger tire inflation pressure may increase approximately 2 to 4 psi 14 to 28 kPa from a cold start situation If the vehicle is stationary over night with the outside temperature significantly lower than the daytime temperature the tire pre...

Страница 213: ... used on the rear wheels Do not use tire chains cables or optional traction devices on 17 18 or 20 inch wheels and tires Install cables securely verifying that the cables do not touch any wiring brake lines or fuel lines Drive cautiously If you hear the cables rub or bang against the vehicle stop and retighten them If this does not work remove the cables to prevent vehicle damage Avoid overloading...

Страница 214: ... a Tire Label Look for THE COMBINED WEIGHT OF OCCUPANTS AND CARGO SHOULD NEVER EXCEED XXX kg OR XXX lb for maximum payload The payload listed on the Tire Label is the maximum payload for the vehicle as built by the assembly plant If any aftermarket or authorized dealer installed equipment has been installed on the vehicle the weight of the equipment must be subtracted from the payload listed on th...

Страница 215: ...equipment When towing trailer tongue load or king pin weight is also part of cargo weight GAW Gross Axle Weight is the total weight placed on each axle front and rear including vehicle curb weight and all payload 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Tires Wheels and Loading 215 ...

Страница 216: ...found in this chapter or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your authorized dealer GVW Gross Vehicle Weight is the Vehicle Curb Weight cargo passengers GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is the maximum allowable weight of the fully loaded vehicle including all options equipment passengers and cargo The GVWR is shown on the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the B Pillar or the...

Страница 217: ...e GCWR Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight is the highest possible weight of a fully loaded trailer the vehicle can tow It assumes a vehicle with only mandatory options no cargo internal or external a tongue load of 10 15 conventional trailer or king pin weight of 15 25 fifth wheel trailer and driver only 150 lb 68 kg Consult your authorized dealer or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your aut...

Страница 218: ...0 5 x 150 650 lb In metric units 635 340 5 x 68 295 kg 5 Determine the combined weight of luggage and cargo being loaded on the vehicle That weight may not safely exceed the available cargo and luggage load capacity calculated in Step 4 6 If your vehicle will be towing a trailer load from your trailer will be transferred to your vehicle Consult this manual to determine how this reduces the availab...

Страница 219: ... 45 kg 635 198 405 32 kg The above calculations also assume that the loads are positioned in your vehicle in a manner that does not overload the Front or the Rear Gross Axle Weight Rating specified for your vehicle on the Safety Compliance Certification Label found on the edge of the driver s door Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles WARNING For import...

Страница 220: ...fer to Driving while you tow in this chapter Service your vehicle more frequently if you tow a trailer Refer to the severe duty schedule in the scheduled maintenance information Refer to the instructions included with towing accessories for the proper installation and adjustment specifications Do not exceed the maximum loads listed on the Safety Compliance Certification label For load specificatio...

Страница 221: ...n this chapter Maximum trailer weights shown The combined weight of the completed towing vehicle and the loaded trailer must not exceed the GCWR When towing maximum loads under high outside temperatures and on steep grades the A C system may cycle on and off to protect the engine from overheating This may result in a temporary increase of interior temperatures 4WD and AWD GCWR Gross Combined Weigh...

Страница 222: ...tow Use the proper equipment for towing a trailer and make sure it is properly attached to your vehicle Contact your authorized dealer or a reliable trailer dealer as soon as possible if you require assistance Hitches Do not use hitches that clamp onto the vehicle bumper Use a load carrying hitch You must distribute the load in your trailer so that 10 15 of the total weight of the trailer is on th...

Страница 223: ... braking system of the tow vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR Trailer lamps Trailer lamps are required on most towed vehicles Make sure all running lights brake lights turn signals and hazard lights are working Contact your authorized dealer or trailer rental agency for proper instructions and equipment for hooking up trailer lamps WARNING Never connect any trailer lighting to the...

Страница 224: ... temperatures If this occurs reduce speed until the coolant temperature returns to the normal range Refer to Engine coolant temperature gauge in the Instrument Cluster chapter Anticipate stops and brake gradually Do not exceed the GCWR rating or transmission damage may occur Servicing after towing If you tow a trailer for long distances your vehicle will require more frequent service intervals Ref...

Страница 225: ...grade If you must park on a grade place wheel chocks under the trailer s wheels Launching or retrieving a boat Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the water Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed from the water When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of t...

Страница 226: ...oadside Emergencies chapter 4WD vehicles with electronic shift transfer case Neutral tow kit accessory An accessory is available that allows you to tow your vehicle behind another vehicle with all the wheels on the ground Contact your authorized dealer for more details Do not tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground unless you install the neutral tow kit as vehicle damage may occur In case o...

Страница 227: ...ise When starting a fuel injected engine don t press the accelerator before or during starting Only use the accelerator when you have difficulty starting the engine For more information on starting the vehicle refer to Starting the engine in this chapter WARNING Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system creating the risk of fire or ot...

Страница 228: ... engine air induction may become partially clogged with snow and or ice If this occurs the engine may experience a significant reduction in power output At the earliest opportunity clear all snow and or ice away for the air induction inlet Before starting the vehicle 1 Make sure all occupants buckle their safety belts For more information on safety belts and their proper usage refer to the Seating...

Страница 229: ...out turning the key to 4 start Some warning lights will briefly illuminate See Warning lights and chimes in the Instrument Cluster chapter for more information regarding the warning lights 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Driving 229 ...

Страница 230: ...s not start on the first try turn the key to the off position wait 10 seconds and try Step 2 again If the engine still fails to start press the accelerator to the floor and try Step 2 again keeping the accelerator on the floor until the engine begins to accelerate above cranking speeds this will allow the engine to crank with the fuel shut off in case the engine is flooded with fuel Guarding again...

Страница 231: ... Use only an extension cord that can be used outdoors in cold temperatures and is clearly marked Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances Never use an indoor extension cord outdoors it could result in an electric shock or fire hazard Use a 16 gauge outdoor extension cord minimum Use as short an extension cord as possible Do not use multiple extension cords Instead use one extension cord which is l...

Страница 232: ...ained after approximately three hours of operation Block heater operation longer than three hours will not improve system performance and will unnecessarily use additional electricity Make sure system is unplugged and properly stowed before driving the vehicle While not in use make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the engine block heater cord plug BRAKES Occasional brake noise is norm...

Страница 233: ... during hard braking and on slippery surfaces However the ABS does not decrease stopping distance ABS warning lamp The ABS lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on If the light does not illuminate during start up remains on or flashes the ABS may be disabled and may need to be serviced Even when the ABS is disabled normal braking is still effective If y...

Страница 234: ...ly See your authorized dealer The parking brake is not recommended to stop a moving vehicle However if the normal brakes fail the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency Since the parking brake applies only the rear brakes the vehicle s stopping distance will increase greatly and the handling of your vehicle will be adversely affected Pull the release lever to release the br...

Страница 235: ...inappropriate driver input for the conditions Aggressive driving on any road condition can cause you to lose control of your vehicle increasing the risk of personal injury or property damage Activation of the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is an indication that at least some of the tires have exceeded their ability to grip the road this could reduce the operator s ability to control the vehicle pot...

Страница 236: ... illuminate temporarily during start up as part of a normal system self check or during driving if a driving situation causes the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system to operate If the sliding car icon illuminates steadily verify that the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system is not manually disabled by pressing the AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 Off button located on the center stack of the instrument panel If the slid...

Страница 237: ...ctivated excessively in a short period of time the braking portion of the system may become temporarily disabled to allow the brakes to cool down In this situation Traction Control will use only engine power reduction or transfer to help control the wheels from over spinning When the brakes have cooled down the system will regain all features Anti lock braking RSC威 and ESC are not affected by this...

Страница 238: ... the rate at which it changes and by applying the brakes to one or more wheels individually During an event that activates the Roll Stability Control RSC威 the sliding car icon in the instrument cluster will flash Certain adverse driving maneuvers may activate the Roll Stability Control system which include Emergency lane change Taking a turn too fast Quick maneuvering to avoid an accident pedestri...

Страница 239: ...ashes then illuminated solid Disabled below 25 mph 40 km h Disabled below 25 mph 40 km h Disabled below 25 mph 40 km h Disabled below 25 mph 40 km h Trailer Sway Control When properly equipped trailer sway control will use the vehicle s AdvanceTrac威 with RSC威 system to detect and help reduce trailer sway by applying brake force at individual wheels and if necessary by reducing engine power Trailer...

Страница 240: ... significant trailer towing experience and can control trailer sway and maintain safe operation STEERING To help prevent damage to the power steering system Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points until it stops for more than a few seconds when the engine is running Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level below the MIN mark on the reservoir Some n...

Страница 241: ...cks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed or abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death WARNING Loaded vehicles ...

Страница 242: ...t mechanism 4 Apply the brake and shift into N Neutral 5 Return the cover plug to the console access hole Start the vehicle If it is necessary to use the above procedure to move the gearshift lever it is possible that a fuse has blown or the vehicle s brakelamps are not operating properly Refer to Fuses and relays in the Roadside Emergencies chapter WARNING Do not drive your vehicle until you veri...

Страница 243: ... to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected The Adaptive Transmission Control Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts during this learning process slightly firmer shifts may occur After this l...

Страница 244: ...e sure the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the LOCK position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal ...

Страница 245: ...o return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 3 Third Transmission operates in third gear only Used for improved traction on slippery roads Selecting 3 Third provides engine braking 2 Second Use 2 Second to start up on slippery roads or to provide additional engin...

Страница 246: ...d for any type of service or repair the transmission will need to relearn the normal shift strategy parameters much like having to reset your radio stations when your vehicle battery has been disconnected The Adaptive Transmission Strategy allows the transmission to relearn these operating parameters This learning process could take several transmission upshifts and downshifts during this learning...

Страница 247: ... the gearshift is latched in P Park Turn the ignition to the off position and remove the key whenever you leave your vehicle R Reverse With the gearshift lever in R Reverse the vehicle will move backward Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse N Neutral With the gearshift lever in N Neutral the vehicle can be started and is free to roll Hold the brake pedal down wh...

Страница 248: ...wing and when engine braking is required O D OFF lamp is illuminated To return to O D overdrive mode press the transmission control switch The O D OFF lamp will not be illuminated O D Overdrive is automatically returned each time the key is turned off 3 Third Transmission operates in third gear only Used for improved traction on slippery roads Selecting 3 Third provides engine braking 2 Second Tra...

Страница 249: ... to the transmission and tires may occur or the engine may overheat REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM IF EQUIPPED The Reverse Sensing System RSS sounds a tone to warn the driver of obstacles near the rear bumper when the R Reverse is selected and the vehicle is moving at speeds less than 3 mph 5 km h The system is not effective at speeds above 3 mph 5 km h and may not detect certain angular or moving objects...

Страница 250: ...o the obstacle the rate of the tone increases When the obstacle is less than 10 inches 25 0 cm away the tone will sound continuously If the RSS detects a stationary or receding object further than 10 inches 25 0 cm from the side of the vehicle the tone will sound for only three seconds Once the system detects an object approaching the tone will sound again While receiving a warning the radio volum...

Страница 251: ...eparing to drive your vehicle in this chapter Four wheel drive 4WD supplies power to all four wheels Do not use 4X4 High or 4X4 Low on dry hard surfaced roads Doing so will produce excessive noise increase tire wear and may damage drive components 4X4 High and 4X4 Low are only intended for consistently slippery or loose surfaces The use of 4X4 High or 4X4 Low on these surfaces may produce some noi...

Страница 252: ...ing a boat out of the water Shifting between 4X4 AUTO 4WD Auto and 4X4 HIGH 4WD High Select 4X4 AUTO 4WD Auto or 4X4 HIGH 4WD High at any forward speed Note Do not perform this operation if the rear wheels are slipping Shifting to from 4X4 LOW 4WD Low 1 Bring the vehicle to a complete stop 2 Place the transmission in N Neutral 3 Press the desired 4WD position If shifting into 4x4 LOW 4WD Low wait ...

Страница 253: ...tart your vehicle The 4X4 indicator in the instrument cluster will also come on For instructions on selecting the AWD LOCKED mode refer to Message center in the Driver Controls chapter This mode is not intended for use on dry pavement This mode is appropriate for severe winter or off road conditions such as deep snow ice or shallow sand The use of AWD LOCKED on dry or hard surfaces may produce som...

Страница 254: ...ing in the area To maintain steering and braking control of your vehicle you must have all four wheels on the ground and they must be rolling not sliding or spinning Basic operating principles Do not use 4WD High or 4WD Low on dry hard surfaced roads Doing so will produce excessive noise increase tire wear reduce fuel economy and may damage drive components 4WD modes are only intended for consiste...

Страница 255: ...l vehicle rollover personal injury and death If your vehicle gets stuck If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting between forward and reverse gears stopping between shifts in a steady pattern Press lightly on the accelerator in each gear Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is not at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may occur Do not rock ...

Страница 256: ...gh as passenger cars any more than low slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under off road conditions Avoid sharp turns excessive speed and abrupt maneuvers in these vehicles Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increased risk of loss of vehicle control vehicle rollover personal injury and death If the vehicle goes from one type of surface to another i e from concrete...

Страница 257: ...zed dealer AWD Systems if equipped AWD uses all four wheels to power the vehicle This increases traction enabling you to drive over terrain and road conditions that a conventional two wheel drive vehicle cannot Sand When driving over sand try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail Avoid reducing the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrai...

Страница 258: ... steer in the direction of the slide until you regain control of the vehicle If the transmission transfer case or front axle are submerged in water their fluids should be checked and changed if necessary Driving through deep water may damage the transmission If the front or rear axle is submerged in water the axle lubricant should be replaced After driving through mud clean off residue stuck to ro...

Страница 259: ...all out do not try to turn around because you might roll over It is better to back down to a safe location Apply just enough power to the wheels to climb the hill Too much power will cause the tires to slip spin or lose traction resulting in loss of vehicle control Descend a hill in the same gear you would use to climb up the hill to avoid excessive brake application and brake overheating Do not d...

Страница 260: ... lock the wheels release the brake pedal and repeat the squeeze technique If your vehicle is equipped with a Four Wheel Anti Lock Brake System ABS apply the brake steadily Do not pump the brakes Refer to the Brakes section of this chapter for additional information on the operation of the anti lock brake system Never drive with chains on the front tires of AWD or 4WD vehicles without also putting ...

Страница 261: ...at is higher than the bottom of the wheel rims for cars or the bottom of the hubs for trucks When driving through water traction or brake capability may be limited Also water may enter your engine s air intake and severely damage your engine or your vehicle may stall Driving through deep water where the transmission vent tube is submerged may allow water into the transmission and cause internal tr...

Страница 262: ...abled vehicle Fuel delivery service is limited to two no charge occurrences within a 12 month period winch out available within 100 feet 30 5 meters of a paved or county maintained road no recoveries towing Ford Mercury Lincoln eligible vehicle towed to an authorized dealer within 35 miles 56 3 km of the disablement location or to the nearest authorized dealer If a member requests to be towed to a...

Страница 263: ... 1 800 665 2006 If you need to arrange roadside assistance for yourself Ford Motor Company will reimburse a reasonable amount for towing to the nearest dealership within 35 miles To obtain reimbursement information U S Ford Mercury and Lincoln vehicle customers call 1 800 241 3673 Customers will be asked to submit their original receipts Canadian customers who need to obtain reimbursement informat...

Страница 264: ...in the passenger s foot well by the kick panel Use the following procedure to reset the fuel pump shut off switch 1 Turn the ignition to the off position 2 Check the fuel system for leaks 3 If no fuel leak is apparent reset the fuel pump shut off switch by pushing in on the reset button 4 Turn the ignition to the on position Pause for a few seconds and return the key to the off position 5 Make a f...

Страница 265: ... a higher amperage rating can cause severe wire damage and could start a fire Standard fuse amperage rating and color COLOR Fuse rating Mini fuses Standard fuses Maxi fuses Cartridge maxi fuses 2A Grey Grey 3A Violet Violet 4A Pink Pink 5A Tan Tan 7 5A Brown Brown 10A Red Red 15A Blue Blue 20A Yellow Yellow Yellow Blue 25A Natural Natural 30A Green Green Green Pink 40A Orange Green 50A Red Red 60A...

Страница 266: ...ion Fuse Amp Rating Protected Circuits 1 20A Moon roof Adjustable pedals 2 5A Microcontroller power SJB 3 20A Radio Navigation amplifier 4 10A OBD II connector 5 5A Moonroof Power down back window Door lock switch illumination Rearview mirror with microphone CB1 4 3 2 1 8 7 6 5 12 11 10 9 16 15 14 13 20 19 18 17 24 23 22 21 28 27 26 25 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA ...

Страница 267: ...erse lamps 17 10A RCM restraints Passenger occupancy 18 10A IVD switch IVD 4x4 module 4x4 switch Heated seat switches Compass Electrochromatic mirror Reverse park aid 19 Not used 20 10A Manual climate control DEATC Brake shift 21 Not used 22 15A Brake switch Stop lamps Turn lamps 23 15A Interior lamps Puddle lamps Cargo lamp Battery saver Instrument illumination 24 10A Instrument cluster Theft LED...

Страница 268: ...ine compartment The power distribution box contains high current fuses that protect your vehicle s main electrical systems from overloads WARNING Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses WARNING To reduce risk of electrical shock always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs If the battery has been disc...

Страница 269: ...SJB 4 30A Fuel pump Fuel injectors 5 Not used 6 40A ABS pump 7 40A Powertrain Control Module PCM 8 Not used 9 Not used 10 20A Power down back window 11 30A Starter 12 Not used 13 30A Trailer tow battery charge 14 40A Power drivers seat 15 40A Heated mirror 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 269 ...

Страница 270: ...A 4x4 module AWD module 27 20A 6 speed transmission control module TCM 4 6L engine only 28 20A Heated seats 29 15A Right high low beam headlamp 30 20A Cargo bed power point 31 15A Fog lamps 32 5A Power mirrors 33 30A ABS valves 34 15A Left high low beam headlamp 35 10A AC clutch 36 20A Console bin power point 37 30A Driver window motor 38 15A 5 speed transmission 4 0L engine only 39 15A PCM power ...

Страница 271: ...wiper relay 55A PCM relay 56B Starter relay 56A Climate control blower relay Mini Fuses Cartridge Fuses CHANGING THE TIRES If you get a flat tire while driving do not brake heavily gradually decrease the vehicle s speed hold the steering wheel firmly slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road Note The tire pressure monitoring system TPMS indicator light will illuminate when the spare is i...

Страница 272: ...n as possible with a road tire wheel that is the same size and type as the road tires and wheels that were originally provided by Ford If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel is damaged it should be replaced rather than repaired A dissimilar spare tire wheel is defined as a spare tire and or wheel that is different in brand size or appearance from the road tires and wheels and can be one of three ty...

Страница 273: ...ing equipment Use snow chains on the end of the vehicle with the dissimilar spare tire wheel The usage of a full size dissimilar spare tire wheel can lead to impairment of the following Handling stability and braking performance Comfort and noise Ground clearance and parking at curbs Winter weather driving capability Wet weather driving capability All Wheel driving capability if applicable Load le...

Страница 274: ...Under the vehicle just in front of the rear bumper Jack lug nut wrench jack handle jack handle extension wheel chock In the cab behind the passenger side rear seat The tools are located in a bag attached to the jack Removing the jack and tools 1 Fold the passenger side rear seat forward then remove the jack 2 Turn the jack screw eyelet 1 counterclockwise to release pressure 3 Rotate the locking pi...

Страница 275: ...e on the other side 2 Insert the square end of the jack handle extension into the rear access hole located just above the rear bumper and below the tailgate Forward motion will stop and resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged 3 Connect the jack handle to the jack handle extension Turn the handle counterclockwise until the tire is lowered to the ground and the cable is slightly sla...

Страница 276: ...en you change a tire be sure the parking brake is set then block the wheel that is diagonally opposite other end of the vehicle to the tire being changed WARNING If the vehicle slips off the jack you or someone else could be seriously injured WARNING Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when...

Страница 277: ...r the cap 3 Loosen each wheel lug nut by half a turn but do not remove them until the wheel is raised off the ground 4 Assemble the jack handle on the lug nut wrench by sliding the square end of the jack handle through the plastic grommet on the lug nut wrench and into the square hole on the other side 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 277 ...

Страница 278: ...e jack is only meant for changing the tire Never use the front or rear differential as a jacking point 6 Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench 7 Replace the flat tire with the spare tire making sure the valve stem is facing outward Reinstall the lug nuts cone side in until the wheel is snug against the hub Do not fully tighten the lug nuts until the wheel has been lowered 8 Lower the wheel by tu...

Страница 279: ...ere the ratchet slip occurs if possible The spare tire carrier will not allow you to overtighten If the spare tire carrier ratchets or slips with little effort take the vehicle to your authorized dealer for assistance at your earliest convenience 4 Check that the tire lies flat against the frame and is properly tightened Try to push or pull then turn the tire to be sure it will not move Loosen and...

Страница 280: ...led always remove any corrosion dirt or foreign materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel Ensure that any fasteners that attach the rotor to the hub are secured so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of the wheel Installing wheels without correct metal to metal contact at the wheel mounting ...

Страница 281: ...ration is considered normal and will not affect function or durability of the transmission Over time the adaptive learning process will fully update transmission operation 1 Use only a 12 volt supply to start your vehicle 2 Do not disconnect the battery of the disabled vehicle as this could damage the vehicle s electrical system 3 Park the booster vehicle close to the hood of the disabled vehicle ...

Страница 282: ...ischarged battery Note In the illustrations lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery 2 Connect the other end of the positive cable to the positive terminal of the assisting battery 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 282 ...

Страница 283: ...located toward the front of the vehicle forward of the battery on the radiator support Keep the negative cable away from the battery and the carburetor fuel injection system Do not use fuel lines engine rocker covers or the intake manifold as grounding points 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 283 ...

Страница 284: ... run the engine at moderately increased speed 2 Start the engine of the disabled vehicle 3 Once the disabled vehicle has been started run both engines for an additional three minutes before disconnecting the jumper cables Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected 1 Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface 2 Remove the jumper cabl...

Страница 285: ...om the positive terminal of the disabled vehicle s battery After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Roadside Emergencies 285 ...

Страница 286: ...e towed with a wheel lift or flatbed equipment Do not tow with a slingbelt Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure If the vehicle s battery is discharged refer to Automatic transmission operation in the Driving chapter for directions on how to move the gearshift lever out of the P Park position for proper towing 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA...

Страница 287: ...edures for your vehicle Emergency towing In case of a roadside emergency with a disabled vehicle without access to wheel dollies car hauling trailer or flatbed transport vehicle your vehicle regardless of transmission powertrain configuration can be flat towed all wheels on the ground under the following conditions Vehicle is facing forward so that it is being towed in a forward direction Place th...

Страница 288: ...e authorized dealer Repairs will be made using Ford or Motorcraft parts or remanufactured or other parts that are authorized by Ford Away from home If you are away from home when your vehicle needs service contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center or use the online resources listed below to find the nearest authorized dealer In the United States Mailing Address Ford Motor Company Customer Rela...

Страница 289: ...ur inquiry or concern remains unresolved contact the Sales Manager Service Manager or Customer Relations Manager 3 If you require assistance or clarification on Ford Motor Company policies please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center In order to help you serve you better please have the following information available when contacting a Customer Relationship Center Vehicle Identification Nu...

Страница 290: ...r replacement vehicle California Civil Code Section 1793 22 b presumes that the manufacturer has had a reasonable number of attempts to conform the vehicle to its applicable express warranties if within the first 18 months of ownership of a new vehicle or the first 18 000 miles 29 000 km whichever occurs first 1 Two or more repair attempts are made on the same non conformity likely to cause death ...

Страница 291: ...ur new vehicle information about your warranty concerns and any steps you have already taken to try to resolve them A Customer Claim Form will be mailed that will need to be completed signed and returned to the BBB along with proof of ownership Upon receipt the BBB will review the claim for eligibility under the Program Summary Guidelines You can get more information by calling BBB AUTO LINE at 1 ...

Страница 292: ...ch as reimbursement for rentals coverage for certain maintenance and wear items Protection against covered repair costs after your Bumper to Bumper Warranty expires You may purchase Ford ESP from any participating authorized dealer There are several plans available in various time distance and deductible combinations which can be tailored to fit your own driving needs Ford ESP also offers reimburs...

Страница 293: ...Business Park 3 Allen Park Michigan 48101 U S A Telephone 313 594 4857 FAX 313 390 0804 Email expcac ford com If you are in another foreign country contact the nearest authorized dealer If the authorized dealer employees cannot help you they can direct you to the nearest Ford affiliate office If you buy your vehicle in North America and then relocate outside of the U S or Canada register your vehi...

Страница 294: ...fect exists in a group of vehicles it may order a recall and remedy campaign However NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you your dealer or Ford Motor Company To contact NHTSA you may call the Vehicle Safety Hotline toll free at 1 888 327 4236 TTY 1 800 424 9153 go to http www safercar gov or write to Administrator 1200 New Jersey Avenue Southeast Washington D C 20590 You c...

Страница 295: ...ehicle s paintwork and trim over time Use Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover ZC 42 which is available from your authorized dealer Remove any exterior accessories such as antennas before entering a car wash Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted surface if these substances come in contact with your vehicle wash off as soon as possible If your vehicle is equipped with running boards...

Страница 296: ...eposits tar spots road salt and industrial fallout before repairing paint chips Always read the instructions before using the products ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS Aluminum wheels and wheel covers are coated with a clearcoat paint finish In order to maintain their shine Clean weekly with Motorcraft Wheel and Tire Cleaner ZC 37 A which is available from your authorized dealer Heavy dirt and bra...

Страница 297: ...r to avoid cracking the engine block or other engine components Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and Degreaser ZC 20 on all parts that require cleaning and pressure rinse clean In Canada use Motorcraft Engine Shampoo CXC 66 A Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running water in the running engine may cause internal ...

Страница 298: ...ed regularly If the wipers do not wipe properly substances on the vehicle s glass or the wiper blades may be the cause These may include hot wax treatments used by commercial car washes water repellent coatings tree sap or other organic contamination these contaminants may cause squeaking or chatter noise from the blades and streaking and smearing of the windshield To clean these items follow thes...

Страница 299: ...s a razor blade to clean the inside of the rear window or to remove decals as it may cause damage to the rear window defroster s heated grid lines INSTRUMENT PANEL INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS Clean the instrument panel interior trim areas and cluster lens with a clean and damp white cotton cloth then with a clean and dry white cotton cloth you may also use Motorcraft Dash Vinyl Cleaner ZC 38 A ...

Страница 300: ...irt with a vacuum cleaner Remove light stains and soil with Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 If grease or tar is present on the material spot clean the area first with Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover ZC 14 In Canada use Motorcraft Multi Purpose Cleaner CXC 101 If a ring forms on the fabric after spot cleaning clean the entire area immediately but do not oversatura...

Страница 301: ...d immediately to avoid permanent staining UNDERBODY Flush the complete underside of your vehicle frequently Keep body and door drain holes free from packed dirt FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln Mercury authorized dealer has many quality products available to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes These quality products have been specifically engineered to fulfil...

Страница 302: ...torcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate U S only ZC 32 A Motorcraft Professional Strength Carpet Upholstery Cleaner ZC 54 Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover U S only ZC 14 Motorcraft Tire Clean and Shine ZC 28 Motorcraft Triple Clean U S only ZC 13 Motorcraft Ultra Clear Spray Glass Cleaner ZC 23 Motorcraft Vinyl Cleaner Canada only CXC 93 Motorcraft Wash and Wax Canada only CXC 95 Motorcraf...

Страница 303: ... open flames and other burning cigarettes material away from the battery and all fuel related parts Working with the engine off 1 Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park 2 Turn off the engine and remove the key 3 Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly Working with the engine on 1 Set the parking brake and shift to P Park 2 Block the wh...

Страница 304: ...r the bottom left corner of the instrument panel 2 Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located under the front center of the hood 3 Lift the hood 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 304 ...

Страница 305: ...l dipstick out of view 3 Brake fluid reservoir 4 Power distribution box 5 Battery 6 Power steering fluid reservoir 7 Radiator cap 8 Engine coolant reservoir 9 Air filter assembly 10 Washer fluid reservoir 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 305 ...

Страница 306: ...pstick 4 Brake fluid reservoir 5 Power distribution box 6 Battery 7 Power steering fluid reservoir 8 Radiator cap 9 Engine coolant reservoir 10 Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 306 ...

Страница 307: ...n windshield washer antifreeze additive Washer fluids containing non methanol antifreeze agents should be used only if they provide cold weather protection without damaging the vehicle s paint finish wiper blades or washer system WARNING If you operate your vehicle in temperatures below 40 F 5 C use washer fluid with antifreeze protection Failure to use washer fluid with antifreeze protection in c...

Страница 308: ...chapter To prolong the life of the wiper blades it is highly recommended to scrape off the ice on the windshield before turning on the wipers The layer of ice has many sharp edges and can damage the micro edge of the wiper rubber element ENGINE OIL Checking the engine oil Refer to the scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil 1 Make sure the vehicl...

Страница 309: ...ck fully then remove it again If the oil level is between the lower and upper holes the oil level is acceptable DO NOT ADD OIL If the oil level is below the lower hole add enough oil to raise the level within the lower and upper holes 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 309 ...

Страница 310: ...ithin the normal range add only certified engine oil of the recommended viscosity Remove the engine oil filler cap and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the opening 3 Recheck the engine oil level Make sure the oil level is not above the upper hole on the engine oil level dipstick 4 Install the dipstick and ensure it is fully seated 5 Fully install the engine oil filler cap by turning the fi...

Страница 311: ...rd specification WSS M2C929 A Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance ...

Страница 312: ...icle s engine Refer to Maintenance product specifications and capacities later in this section for more information Do not use supplemental engine oil additives cleaners or other engine treatments They are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that is not covered by Ford warranty Change your engine oil according to the appropriate schedule listed in the scheduled maintenance information Ford...

Страница 313: ...ore your vehicle for an extended period of time This will minimize the discharge of your battery during storage Note Electrical or electronic accessories or components added to the vehicle by the dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability WARNING Batteries normally produce explosive gases which can cause personal injury Therefore do not allow flames sparks or light...

Страница 314: ... all accessories and start the engine 3 Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature 4 Allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 5 Turn the A C on and allow the engine to idle for at least one minute 6 Drive the vehicle to complete the relearning process The vehicle may need to be driven to relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy If you do not allow the engine to relearn its...

Страница 315: ... Tester The level of coolant should be maintained at the FULL COLD level in the coolant reservoir If the level falls below add coolant per the instructions in the Adding engine coolant section Your vehicle was factory filled with a 50 50 engine coolant and water concentration If the concentration of coolant falls below 40 or above 60 the engine parts could become damaged or not work properly A 50 ...

Страница 316: ...le in this chapter If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval the engine coolant reservoir may become low or empty If the reservoir is low or empty add engine coolant to the reservoir Refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter Note Automotive fluids are not interchangeable do not use engine coolant antifreeze or windshield washer fluid outside of its specified funct...

Страница 317: ...an Do not add mix an orange colored extended life coolant such as Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant meeting Ford specification WSS M97B44 D or DEX COOL威 brand with the factory filled coolant Mixing Motorcraft Specialty Orange Engine Coolant or any orange colored extended life product such as DEX COOL威 brand with your factory filled coolant can result in degraded corrosion protection A lar...

Страница 318: ...e pressure releases 4 When you are sure that all the pressure has been released use the cloth to turn it counterclockwise and remove the cap 5 Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with the proper coolant mixture to within the COLD FILL RANGE or the FULL COLD level on the reservoir If you removed the radiator cap in an overflow system fill the radiator until the coolant is visible and radiator is almo...

Страница 319: ...olant in this section Severe climates If you drive in extremely cold climates less than 34 F 36 C It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50 NEVER increase the coolant concentration above 60 Increased engine coolant concentrations above 60 will decrease the overheat protection characteristics of the engine coolant and may cause engine damage Refer to the chart on the coolan...

Страница 320: ... overheat the vehicle s fail safe modes will reduce engine power to limit engine damage even with a total loss of coolant The vehicle s range and or speed will be reduced depending on vehicle load terrain and outside temperatures The instrument cluster provides warnings for each mode Fail Safe Cooling Mode The Service engine soon Engine oil pressure and Engine coolant temperature indicators will b...

Страница 321: ... safely possible and turn off the engine 2 Arrange for the vehicle to be taken to an authorized dealer 3 If this is not possible wait approximately 15 minutes for the engine to cool 4 Check the coolant level and replenish if low Look for coolant leakage in the engine compartment and under the vehicle WARNING Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot 5 Restart the en...

Страница 322: ... misused or mishandled WARNING Gasoline may contain benzene which is a cancer causing agent Observe the following guidelines when handling automotive fuel Extinguish all smoking materials and any open flames before refueling your vehicle Always turn off the vehicle before refueling Automotive fuels can be harmful or fatal if swallowed Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if swallowed can caus...

Страница 323: ...experience an adverse reaction WARNING When refueling always shut the engine off and never allow sparks or open flames near the filler neck Never smoke while refueling Fuel vapor is extremely hazardous under certain conditions Care should be taken to avoid inhaling excess fumes WARNING The flow of fuel through a fuel pump nozzle can produce static electricity which can cause a fire if fuel is pump...

Страница 324: ...age can come on after several driving events after you ve refueled your vehicle At the next opportunity safely pull off of the road remove the fuel filler cap align the cap properly and reinstall it The check fuel cap light or check fuel cap message may not reset immediately it may take several driving cycles for the check fuel cap light or check fuel cap message to turn off A driving cycle consis...

Страница 325: ... use of leaded fuel is prohibited by law and could damage your vehicle Your vehicle was not designed to use fuel or fuel additives with metallic compounds including manganese based additives Note Use of any fuel other than those recommended may cause powertrain damage a loss of vehicle performance and repairs may not be covered under warranty Octane recommendations Your vehicle is designed to use ...

Страница 326: ...not be covered by your warranty Many of the world s automakers approved the World Wide Fuel Charter that recommends gasoline specifications to provide improved performance and emission control system protection for your vehicle Gasolines that meet the World Wide Fuel Charter should be used when available Ask your fuel supplier about gasolines that meet the World Wide Fuel Charter Cleaner air Ford ...

Страница 327: ...reserve combined Indicated capacity is the difference in the amount of fuel in a full tank and a tank when the fuel gauge indicates empty Empty reserve is the small amount of fuel remaining in the fuel tank after the fuel gauge indicates empty The amount of usable fuel in the empty reserve varies and should not be relied upon to increase driving range When refueling your vehicle after the fuel gau...

Страница 328: ... city or highway This will provide an accurate estimate of the vehicle s fuel economy under current driving conditions Additionally keeping records during summer and winter will show how temperature impacts fuel economy In general lower temperatures give lower fuel economy Driving style good driving and fuel economy habits Give consideration to the lists that follow and you may be able to change a...

Страница 329: ...w the recommended maintenance schedule and owner maintenance checks found in scheduled maintenance information Conditions Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a trailer may reduce fuel economy at any speed Carrying unnecessary weight may reduce fuel economy approximately 1 mpg 0 4 km L is lost for every 400 lb 180 kg of weight carried Adding certain accessories to your vehicle for example bug defle...

Страница 330: ...ied schedule The scheduled maintenance items listed in scheduled maintenance information are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system If other than Ford Motorcraft or Ford authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control such non Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts...

Страница 331: ...d dealer in properly servicing your vehicle When the Service engine soon indicator illuminates the OBD II system has detected a malfunction Temporary malfunctions may cause the Service engine soon indicator to illuminate Examples are 1 The vehicle has run out of fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 2 Poor fuel quality or water in the fuel the engine may misfire or run poorly 3 The fuel cap ma...

Страница 332: ...eady for I M testing To determine if the vehicle is ready for I M testing turn the ignition key to the on position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine If the Service engine soon indicator blinks eight times it means that the vehicle is not ready for I M testing if the Service engine soon indicator stays on solid it means that the vehicle is ready for I M testing The OBD II system is designe...

Страница 333: ...n this chapter for the proper fluid type BRAKE FLUID The fluid level will drop slowly as the brakes wear and will rise when the brake components are replaced Fluid levels between the MIN and MAX lines are within the normal operating range there is no need to add fluid If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range the performance of the system could be compromised seek service from ...

Страница 334: ...plug and inspect the fluid level 3 Add only enough fluid through the filler opening so that the fluid level is at the bottom of the opening Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications Refer to the Maintenance product specifications and capacities section in this chapter DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE If the original universal joints are replaced with universal joints equipped with greas...

Страница 335: ... start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running Changing the air filter element 4 0L Engine 4 6L Engine 1 Release the clamps that secure the air filter housing cover 2 Carefully separate the two halves of the air filter housing 3 Remove the air filter element from the air filter housing 4 Wipe the air filter housing and cover clean to remove any dir...

Страница 336: ...ation and is essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system For PCV valve replacement see your authorized dealer Refer to scheduled maintenance information for the appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and design specifications for your vehicle such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement part T...

Страница 337: ...uel filler door hinge and spring hood latch auxiliary latch seat tracks Multi Purpose Grease XG 4 or XL 5 ESB M1C93 B Door weatherstrips Silicone Spray Lubricant XL 6 ESR M13P4 A Lock cylinders Motorcraft Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL 1 None Engine coolant 4 0L engine 12 2 quarts 11 5L Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant with bittering agent yellow colored 1 VC 7 B WSS M97B51 A1 Engine cool...

Страница 338: ... Canada 2 XO 5W30 QSP US CXO 5W30 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C929 A with API Certification Mark Engine oil 4 6L engine 6 0 quarts 5 7L Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil US Motorcraft SAE 5W 20 Super Premium Motor Oil Canada 2 XO 5W20 QSP US CXO 5W20 LSP12 Canada WSS M2C930 A with API Certification Mark Automatic transmission 5R55S fluid 12 4 quarts 11 7L 3 Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF 5 X...

Страница 339: ...192 A Front axle fluid 4WD AWD 2 7 pints 1 3L Motorcraft SAE 80W 90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant XY 80W90 QL WSP M2C197 A Transfer case fluid 4WD 1 5 quarts 1 4L Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid XL 12 Transfer case fluid AWD 1 3 quarts 1 25L Motorcraft Transfer Case Fluid XL 12 Power steering fluid Fill between the MIN and MAX lines on reservoir Motorcraft MERCON威 V ATF XT 5 QM MERCON威 V 2009 07 Expl...

Страница 340: ... and if equipped with an in tank cooler The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified technician 4 Use of a dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCON威 LV may cause transmission damage Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission damage Refer to scheduled maintenance information to determine the correct service int...

Страница 341: ...der 1 4 2 5 3 6 1 3 7 2 6 5 4 8 Ignition system EDIS Coil on Plug Spark plug gap 0 052 0 056 inch 1 32 1 42 mm 0 039 0 043 inch 1 0 1 1mm Compression ratio 9 7 1 9 8 1 Engine drivebelt routing 4 0L V6 Engine 4 6L V8 Engine 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance and Specifications 341 ...

Страница 342: ... The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure B Pillar by the trailing edge of the driver s door or the edge of the driver s door Vehicle identification number VIN The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel Please note that in the graphic XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX 2009 07 Explorer Sp...

Страница 343: ...eck digit 6 Model year 7 Assembly plant 8 Production sequence number TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label The following table tells you which transmission each code represents Description Code Five speed automatic 5R55S V Six speed automatic 6R80 6 2009 07 Explorer Sport Trac esp Owners Guide 2nd Printing USA fus Maintenance a...

Страница 344: ...the warranty period as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit 12 months or 12 000 miles 20 000 km whichever occurs first or the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories Not ...

Страница 345: ...Telecommunications Commission CRTC regulate the use of mobile communications systems such as two way radios telephones and theft alarms that are equipped with radio transmitters Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your vehicle pa...

Страница 346: ...ion 337 Auxiliary input jack Line in 41 Auxiliary power point 70 Axle lubricant specifications 337 refill capacities 337 B Battery 313 acid treating emergencies 313 jumping a disabled battery 281 maintenance free 313 replacement specifications 336 servicing 313 Belt Minder威 154 Booster seats 188 Brakes 232 anti lock 232 233 anti lock brake system ABS warning light 233 fluid checking and adding 333...

Страница 347: ...a 292 Getting roadside assistance 262 Getting the service you need 288 Ordering additional owner s literature 293 Utilizing the Mediation Arbitration Program 291 D Daytime running lamps see Lamps 57 Dipstick automatic transmission fluid 333 engine oil 308 Driveline universal joint and slip yoke 334 Driving under special conditions 249 255 259 sand 257 snow and ice 260 through water 258 261 Dual au...

Страница 348: ...le with fuel 322 324 327 filter specifications 321 336 fuel pump shut off switch 264 improving fuel economy 327 octane rating 325 341 quality 326 running out of fuel 326 safety information relating to automotive fuels 322 Fuses 265 266 G Garage door opener 69 Gas cap see Fuel cap 324 Gas mileage see Fuel economy 327 Gauges 18 GAWR Gross Axle Weight Rating calculating 219 GVWR Gross Vehicle Weight ...

Страница 349: ...LATCH anchors 182 Lights warning and indicator 12 anti lock brakes ABS 233 Load limits 213 Loading instructions 219 Locks autolock 118 120 childproof 123 doors 118 Lubricant specifications 337 Lug nuts 280 Luggage rack 116 Lumbar support seats 137 139 M Message center 84 96 english metric button 88 101 system check button 87 100 warning messages 93 106 Mirrors 75 76 automatic dimming rearview mirr...

Страница 350: ...tance 262 Roof rack 116 S Safety belts see Safety restraints 143 147 152 Safety Canopy 168 170 171 Safety defects reporting 294 Safety restraints 143 147 152 Belt Minder威 154 extension assembly 153 for adults 148 151 for children 174 Occupant Classification Sensor 145 warning light and chime 154 Safety restraints LATCH anchors 182 Safety seats for children 178 Safety Compliance Certification Label...

Страница 351: ...72 274 terminology 195 tire grades 195 treadwear 194 199 Tonneau cover 112 Towing 220 recreational towing 226 trailer towing 220 wrecker 286 Transfer case fluid checking 334 Transmission 242 brake shift interlock BSI 242 fluid checking and adding automatic 333 fluid refill capacities 337 lubricant specifications 337 Trunk 114 Turn signal 60 U USB port 43 V Vehicle Identification Number VIN 342 Veh...

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