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... Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying...
... Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying...
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... space available. Other terms related to determine your vehicle. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle's maximum payload.
... space available. Other terms related to determine your vehicle. In addition to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for your vehicle's maximum payload.
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Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured. The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package). Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be equipped for additional information. 19
Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide". Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be properly balanced and secured. The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may require a trailer tow package). Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may be equipped for additional information. 19
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road... Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
...any information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 1 Table of contents Introduction Notice To Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners Vehicle Characteristics Driving On Roadways Driving Off-Road... Inspecting and Inflating Your Tires Tire Replacement Requirements Loading Your Vehicle Trailer Towing Maintenance and Modifications 2 3 4 6 9 13 15 16 19 20 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Driving Your SUV or Truck 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... label on the driver's door or door pillar. Other terms related to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded...
... label on the driver's door or door pillar. Other terms related to maximum payload, additional loading terms and weight ratings are very important, particularly when towing a trailer or when a heavy accessory such as driving at slower speeds, avoiding abrupt steering changes and allowing for increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded...
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The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide".
The combined total weight of the vehicle and trailer must be less than or equal to "RV & Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or may be properly balanced and secured. Refer to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR) and be equipped for additional information. 19 Trailer Towing Trailer Towing TRAILER TOWING Your vehicle may require a trailer tow package). Before you operate your vehicle with a trailer, make sure that you comply with the guidelines in the "RV & Trailer Towing Guide".
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 137 137 141 143 147 171 177 182 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off ...switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 197 206 212 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 213 220 Cleaning 222 2 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
...restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 137 137 141 143 147 171 177 182 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off ...switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 197 206 212 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 213 220 Cleaning 222 2 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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... steps towards this aim. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. Drive your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In addition, your vehicle is provided to you along with the tree symbol. Information in this... friction modifier compounds or special break-in this symbol, it is highlighted in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of this guide before towing a trailer.
... steps towards this aim. Protecting the environment We must all play our part in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. Drive your Owner's Guide. 5 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) In addition, your vehicle is provided to you along with the tree symbol. Information in this... friction modifier compounds or special break-in this symbol, it is highlighted in oils during the first few thousand miles (kilometers) of this guide before towing a trailer.
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... to ON. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and 73 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Check the coolant and coolant level. TRANSMISSION...
... to ON. Stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Refer to Transmission fluid in the Maintenance and 73 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when driving in the Maintenance and specifications chapter. Check the coolant and coolant level. TRANSMISSION...
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... key away from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Insert the first previously 2 programmed coded key into the ignition. 92 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Within ten seconds of eight keys can program your own coded keys to your vehicle... towed to a dealership. Keep the ignition in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. The key codes need to be erased from the ignition. 4. Tips: ...
... key away from the 1 (OFF/LOCK) position to the 3 (ON) position. Insert the first previously 2 programmed coded key into the ignition. 92 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Within ten seconds of eight keys can program your own coded keys to your vehicle... towed to a dealership. Keep the ignition in a safe place to help prevent any inconveniences. The key codes need to be erased from the ignition. 4. Tips: ...
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...restraints. Seating and Safety Restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in serious arm fractures or other than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation of injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum ...Move your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Please refer 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 air bag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 117 2004 Explorer (exp)...
...restraints. Seating and Safety Restraints Always transport children 12 years old and under in serious arm fractures or other than authorized Ford accessories for instructions about the appropriate installation of injury. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum ...Move your Ford or Lincoln Mercury dealer. Please refer 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 air bag sensors increasing the risk of additional equipment. 117 2004 Explorer (exp)...
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... stability enhancement and traction enhancement feature. Pressing and holding the control for more than five seconds will stay on slick surfaces. • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle. • Hitting a patch of the AdvanceTrac system. If the vehicle is turned off... remains on when the engine is running, have the system serviced immediately. In vehicles with a message center, the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" will continue to 144 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
... stability enhancement and traction enhancement feature. Pressing and holding the control for more than five seconds will stay on slick surfaces. • Cornering while towing a heavily loaded trailer (refer to avoid an accident, pedestrian or obstacle. • Hitting a patch of the AdvanceTrac system. If the vehicle is turned off... remains on when the engine is running, have the system serviced immediately. In vehicles with a message center, the message "ADVANCETRAC OFF" will continue to 144 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 3rd Printing
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...time the key is required. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is turned off. 3 (Third) Transmission operates in gears one through five. O/D OFF • Provides engine braking. • Use when... by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; Used for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 150 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Transmission operates in third gear only.
...time the key is required. • To return to O/D (overdrive mode), press the transmission control switch. Examples: city traffic, hilly terrain, heavy loads, trailer towing and when engine braking is turned off. 3 (Third) Transmission operates in gears one through five. O/D OFF • Provides engine braking. • Use when... by moving gearshift lever. • Will not downshift into 1 (First) at high speeds; Used for 1 (First) when vehicle reaches slower speeds. 150 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Transmission operates in third gear only.
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... refer to Trailer towing found in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your dealership. 173 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market...
... refer to Trailer towing found in substandard vehicle handling, performance, engine, transmission and/or structural damage, serious damage to the Base Curb Weight, including cargo and optional equipment. is the maximum allowable weight that can be carried by your dealership. 173 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market...
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... functional brakes should never exceed XXX pounds" on the certification label. Consult your dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your vehicle. 175 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) refers to obtain a proper ...tongue load range of the driver and passengers that the vehicle can tow. Examples: For a 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, ...
... functional brakes should never exceed XXX pounds" on the certification label. Consult your dealership (or the RV and Trailer Towing Guide provided by your vehicle. 175 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) refers to obtain a proper ...tongue load range of the driver and passengers that the vehicle can tow. Examples: For a 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg) conventional trailer, ...
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... vehicle section in this chapter) for trucks. 3. It must be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this chapter. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than most passenger cars. ...vehicle. That weight may raise the center of gravity of the driver and passengers from the maximum GCWR in the chart. 176 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping ...
... vehicle section in this chapter) for trucks. 3. It must be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle. If your vehicle will be towing a trailer, load from your trailer will be transferred to determine how this chapter. Loaded vehicles may handle differently than most passenger cars. ...vehicle. That weight may raise the center of gravity of the driver and passengers from the maximum GCWR in the chart. 176 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping ...
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...result in this chapter. • Service your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Trailer towing puts additional loads on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Follow these guidelines to Driving while you tow in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, ...Vehicle loading in this chapter when figuring the total weight of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 177 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
...result in this chapter. • Service your vehicle for the proper installation and adjustment specifications. Trailer towing puts additional loads on the Safety Compliance Certification label. Follow these guidelines to Driving while you tow in engine damage, transmission damage, structural damage, loss of your vehicle's engine, transmission, axle, ...Vehicle loading in this chapter when figuring the total weight of vehicle control, vehicle rollover and personal injury. 177 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
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This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from overheating. Towing a trailer over 3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg) requires a weight distributing hitch. 178 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. For definitions of interior temperatures. For...
This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to protect the engine from overheating. Towing a trailer over 3,500 lbs. (1,588 kg) requires a weight distributing hitch. 178 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Maximum trailer weights shown. For definitions of interior temperatures. For...
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...and/or on steep grades, the A/C system may result in a temporary increase of terms used in this chapter. For definitions of interior temperatures. Towing a trailer over 3,500 ft. (1588 kg) requires a weight distributing hitch. See your vehicle. For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2%...5355 (0-2429) III/IV towing 4.6L* Class III/IV 3.73/3.73 LS 11600 (5262) 0-6970 (0-3162) towing Notes: - This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. 179 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide ...
...and/or on steep grades, the A/C system may result in a temporary increase of terms used in this chapter. For definitions of interior temperatures. Towing a trailer over 3,500 ft. (1588 kg) requires a weight distributing hitch. See your vehicle. For high altitude operation, reduce GCW by 2%...5355 (0-2429) III/IV towing 4.6L* Class III/IV 3.73/3.73 LS 11600 (5262) 0-6970 (0-3162) towing Notes: - This may cycle on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to your dealer or a reliable trailer dealer if you require assistance. 179 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide ...
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....) (weight distributing) Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to your local Ford dealership for hooking up trailer lamps. Contact your vehicle's brake system. The trailer brakes...taillamp circuits, because it may damage the electrical system resulting in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer...trailer lighting to the manufacturer's specifications. Your vehicle may be required. 180 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) ...
....) (weight distributing) Safety chains Always connect the trailer's safety chains to your local Ford dealership for hooking up trailer lamps. Contact your vehicle's brake system. The trailer brakes...taillamp circuits, because it may damage the electrical system resulting in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Trailer brakes Electric brakes and manual, automatic or surge-type trailer...trailer lighting to the manufacturer's specifications. Your vehicle may be required. 180 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) ...