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Rear Liftgate Window Won't Open.
I've tried to remove the interior trim panels but can't get the back ones off.
I've tried to remove the interior trim panels but can't get the back ones off.
(Posted by frankporterfield51 1 year ago)
How To Remove Plug From Heater Motor Resistor
(Posted by phj4 3 years ago)
About My Interior Light
If I cut the light off by thr dome on the inside would it run my battery dead even tho the lights no...
If I cut the light off by thr dome on the inside would it run my battery dead even tho the lights no...
(Posted by nataliemiller822nm20 7 years ago)
All The Windows Stopped Working In My 2003 Ford Explorer Xlt.
Am starting the process with the cheapest solution first. which fuse under the dashboard is for the ...
Am starting the process with the cheapest solution first. which fuse under the dashboard is for the ...
(Posted by pioneer1803 8 years ago)
Key Pad
Where i could find the key pad for my 2003 ford explorer
Where i could find the key pad for my 2003 ford explorer
(Posted by Charmander201 9 years ago)
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Popular 2003 Ford Explorer Manual Pages
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 458
... control switch. Do not rock the vehicle if the engine is turned off. 3 (Third) Transmission operates in a steady pattern. Driving
• To return to the transmission may occur. If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow If your vehicle gets stuck in each time the key is not at high speeds; Press lightly on the accelerator...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 1
.../FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD
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Climate Controls
Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear passenger climate control
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Lights Driver Controls
Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center
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Locks and Security
Keys...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 3
... any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company
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2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents
Accessories Index 268 272
All rights...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 4
...Ford. Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of California to printing cycles it . collision when parking). Furthermore, due to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Remember to the engine...United States: www.ford.com • In Canada: www.ford.ca • In Australia: www.ford.com.au • In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx Additional owner information is an integral...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 11
... dealership. Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or ABS continues to stop the vehicle. If the light is blinking, engine misfire is turned to Fuel filler cap in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. Continued CAP driving with the brake system warning light on is illuminated. 11
2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 19
... the strongest local radio stations without losing your original manually set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM; Compression: Brings soft and loud CD passages together for AM/FM1/FM2 . Power/volume: Press to turn to increase or decrease volume levels.
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2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Setting the...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 20
... increase/decrease volume levels. to load a CD. Press and hold to load up to manually tune down or up . Disc tune: Radio: Press or to six discs. 15. Load: Press to select the next track
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2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Scan: Press for five seconds. The recommended...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 21
Press again to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford CD players. CD Door: Insert a CD with homemade paper (adhesive) labels should 21
2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Irregular shaped CDs, CDs with a ...technical incompatibility, certain recordable and re-recordable compact discs may not function correctly when used in ) audio compact discs only.
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 30
...using a circular motion. Please contact your dealer or qualified technician.
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2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) CD units are designed to play commercially pressed 12 cm (4.75 in Ford... the CD to become jammed. Don't: • Expose discs to direct sunlight or heat sources for further information. The label may damage CDs. CD/CD PLAYER CARE Do:...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 31
... when the vehicle is more noisy than A/C, but is parked. Fan speed adjustment: Controls the volume of the windshield. 31
2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Temperature selection: Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle. 2. This allows the vehicle to "breathe" using the outside air inlet vents. • Do not...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 33
... in the display. 4. Climate Controls
3. Press to turn on the passenger side of the cabin temperature settings (single zone) or allows the passenger to single zone. the floor vents. 10. : Distributes outside or recirculated air to heat or cool the vehicle to fully automatic control, press AUTO.
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Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 98
... operate the heated seats: • Push control located on the seat to activate. • Push again to deactivate. REAR SEATS Folding down . 98
2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle.
Seating and Safety Restraints
Using the manual lumbar support For...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 150
.... Press lightly on the accelerator in each time the key is illuminated. • Provides engine braking. • Use when driving conditions cause excessive shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts in D (Overdrive) or Drive. • Depress the accelerator to the floor. • Allows transmission to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 177
... vehicle is rated for operation at the GVWR not GCWR. If you use a lower gear. Never connect any trailer lighting to local and Federal regulations. The braking system of the vehicle hitch. See your local Ford dealership for towing a trailer. • To eliminate excessive shifting, use a rental trailer, follow the instructions that the rental agency gives to you tow When...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 206
... proper towing. Do not tow with the front wheels on the ground (without dollies) and the rear wheels off the ground. On 4x4/AWD vehicles, it is recommended that your vehicle. 206
2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Ford Motor Company produces a towing manual for directions on how to tow the vehicle with...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 249
... equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in entry of harmful and potentially lethal fumes into the passenger compartment. Please consult your vehicle in the fuel. 249
2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This OBD-II system protects the environment by ensuring that your Check Engine/Service Engine Soon light to meet government...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 257
...uses radio-frequency pressure sensors to the receiver module located in the Driver controls chapter. 257
2003 Explorer (exp) Owners...originally offered by Ford. Make sure that are of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and/or personal injury. Use only the tire... transmits the status to normal tire maintenance including regular manual inspections. The device will inform the operator of severe...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 258
... least monthly) using snow tires and traction devices: 258
2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) The tire pressure monitoring system is changed to tire removal. Each tire ...must be unbolted from the wheel prior to minimize air leaks. Changing tires with a tire pressure sensor mounted on tire cables for manually checking tire pressure. Maintenance ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 273
... jump-starting ...200 Emergency Flashers ...181 Emission control system ...248 Engine ...264-265 cleaning ...217 coolant ...234 fail-safe coolant ...238 idle speed control ...232 lubrication specifications ...262, 264 refill capacities ...260 service points ...224-225 starting after a collision ...181 Engine block heater ...140 273
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Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 275
... M Manual transmission fluid capacities ...260 lubricant specifications ...264 Message center ...66 english/metric button ...71 system check button ...71 warning messages ...72 Mirrors ...51 automatic dimming rearview mirror ...50 fold away ...54 heated ...53 side view mirrors (power) ...53 Moon roof ...59 Motorcraft parts ...244, 259 O Octane rating ...242 275
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