1998 Ford Explorer Support Question
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Question posted by chinomeetgu on October 10th, 2013
How To Shift A 5 Speed 98 Ford Explorer Sport
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Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3
... Your AWD or 4WD (when you did not select a 4WD or AWD option for road conditions and the use appropriate restraints to
3 Ford Motor Company reserves the right at speeds safe for your vehicle, many of its operating characteristics are the best means of avoiding the possibility of injury or ejection. For...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
... models, the initial shift from the previous direction, the automatic locking hubs will momentarily disengage and re-engage. The automatic locking hubs may click as they automatically engage in 4WD and the vehicle direction is reversed from two-wheel drive to 4x4 while the vehicle is supplied to speed and the automatic...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
...all four wheels on the ground and they must reduce the tire pressure for whatever reason in vehicle speed or direction when you and cause the vehicle to become stuck to the point that assistance may ...you re-inflate the tires as soon as rocks and stumps. Avoid reducing the tire pressure. Instead, shift to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the area before driving in mud. ...
Four Wheeling Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
... control. The front wheels have to be turning in neutral, disengage overdrive or manually shift to the recommended Gross Combination Weight Rating (GCWR). When you brake hard, the front...equipped for additional information.
14 Refer to "Ford Recreation Vehicle and Trailer Towing Guide," the "Owner's Guide" or see an authorized Ford or Lincoln/Mercury Dealer for towing trailers (or...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
...Cargo organizers Cargo shades Cargo trays Cassette holders Dash trim Engine block heaters Gear shift knob Luggage presenter (Continental only) Manual sliding rear window Tire step Travel ...lights Factory luggage rack Factory luggage rack adaptors Fog lights 10 Ford accessories for complete warranty information and availability. Ford accessories are available for up to three years or 60,000...
Customer Assistance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
Ford accessories for your vehicle
Framed luggage covers Heavy-duty battery Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer only) Off road lights Pickup box rails Removable luggage rack Removable luggage rack adapters Retractable bed hooks and loops Running boards Shift knobs Snow traction cables Soft luggage cover Speed control Towing mirrors Trailer hitch Trailer hitch bars...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
...possible, you should avoid full use of personal injury and prevent possible damage to break in. Ford may reduce the risk of the brakes for a full explanation.
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are... and lubrication materials are no particular breaking-in effect at the time of driving, vary speeds frequently. INFORMATION ABOUT THIS GUIDE The information found in this guide was in rules for...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
...off (if equipped) Illuminates when the transmission control switch has been pushed.
O/D OFF
SPEED CONT
Safety belt warning chime Chimes to remind you are pressed. Supplemental restraint system (...to the OFF position. Speed control (if equipped) This light comes on , the transmission does not shift into overdrive. Instrumentation
O/D off when the speed control OFF control is pressed...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
... switched off the vehicle ignition.
Do not shift the gearshift lever into N (Neutral) with the speed control on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
ON
OFF
Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on . Controls and features
SPEED CONTROL (IF EQUIPPED) To turn speed control off • Press OFF or •...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
.../RSM/RESUME will disengage.
RSM SET ACC
COAST
If you may want to shift to the next lower gear or apply the brakes to operate, the speed control must be ON and the vehicle speed must be greater than the set speed on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved.
37 Controls and features...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 98
... Inspect all built-in child seat after any collision. Press firmly on the top center of the built-in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it is noted.
98 If the child seat was in child safety seat head restraint to ensure it . Inspecting the built-in child restraints, including seats, buckles...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 108
... hold the brake pedal down while you and downward to position. Driving with a 4-speed automatic transmission (5.0L engines only)
Understanding gearshift positions Pull the gearshift lever towards you ...P (Park) Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R (Reverse).
108 Always come to a complete stop before shifting into P (Park).
R (Reverse) With the gearshift ...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 110
... no longer be made by shifting to 2 (Second) or to (Overdrive). Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 (Low) after ... control switch. Driving
To return to move the automatic gearshift.
110 Driving with a 5-speed automatic transmission (4.0L engines only)
Understanding gearshift positions
Hold the brake pedal down , your...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 112
... return to a lower gear
112 Selecting 1 (Low) at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to The TCIL will no longer be made by pressing the transmission control... hilly terrain, etc.) cause the transmission to provide maximum engine braking on the instrument cluster. Activate by shifting to 2 (Second) or to provide additional engine braking on the end of the gearshift lever with a...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 113
...). 3. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down the brake pedal. 2. Driving
and will shift to 1 (First) after the vehicle decelerates to hold your foot resting on the clutch pedal....(Reverse). 5. Depress the clutch pedal. 4. Do not use the clutch to the proper vehicle speed. When starting a vehicle with a manual transmission: 1. Hold down on the accelerator pedal. •...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 114
...) 10 km/h (8 mph) 3-4 43 km/h (28 mph) 16 km/h (12 mph) 4 - 5 (Overdrive) 68 km/h (40 mph) 26 km/h (16 mph) Maximum downshift speeds Transfer case position (if equipped) Shift from: AUTO or HIGH LOW 5 (Overdrive) - 4 88 km/h (55 mph) 34 km/h (22 mph) 4-3 72 km/h (45 mph) 34 km/h (18 mph) 3-2 56...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 117
...modes are designed to both axles and includes a lower gear ratio for low-speed. Avoid sharp turns or abrupt maneuvers in damage to driveline components and make... components. Utility and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are intended for off -road conditions. If your vehicle is only intended...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 118
... the 4WD control to a stop or while driving at any speed. AUTO HIGH LOW When you move the control to 4WD LOW 1. Depress the brake. Either shift can be done at a stop . 2.
Place the gearshift in the instrument cluster. AUTO HIGH LOW 3. Shifting from 4WD AUTO or 4WD HIGH to 4WD AUTO, the...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 121
... while driving up steep (Overdrive) into grades. Consider using one of direction on snow and ice.
If speed control cancels after climbing the hill, reset speed by shifting out of the AWD transfer case refer to shift between two-wheel drive and four-wheel drive. Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 122
...avoid spinning the wheels.
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Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to engage, then press lightly on sand, snow, mud and rough .... Do not rock the vehicle for more than low-slung sports cars are designed to keep all times, especially in these vehicles.... and four-wheel drive vehicles are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as rocks and stumps. Since sudden changes in your...
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