1996 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

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[LG06310( X)04/95]
Anti-Theft Alarm Light (If equipped)
[LG06335(ALL)04/95]
This light flashes on and off when the ignition switch is OFF
and any door is opened. As soon as you lock the doors, the
light glows steadily. Within 30 seconds of closing all the doors,
the light flashes intermittently (every 2 seconds). This indicates
that the alarm system is armed.
[LG06345( X)10/94]
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Anti-theft alarm light
[LG06350(ALL)10/94]
Check Gage Light (If equipped)
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[LG06355(ALL)06/94]
This light will come on when the key is in the ON position and
the:
[LG06360(ALL)06/94]
n
engine coolant temperature is high
[LG06365(ALL)06/94]
n
engine oil pressure is low
[LG06370(ALL)06/94]
n
fuel level is near empty
[LG06375(ALL)06/94]
This light serves as a notice that a system needs your attention
and to check the engine coolant temperature gauge, the engine
oil pressure gauge, and the fuel level gauge.
[LG06380(ALL)03/95]
Please seeEngine Coolant Temperature Gauge,Engine Oil Pressure
Gauge,orFuel Gaugein this chapter for more information.
[LG06385(ALL)10/94]
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Check gage light
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[LG06390(ALL)03/95]
Fuel Reset Light (If Equipped)
[LG06393(ALL)01/95]
Your vehicle may have a fuel reset light. The fuel reset light
will come on when you turn the ignition key to ON and the
fuel pump shut-off switch has been triggered. Refer toFuel
pump shut-off switchin the Index to find additional information.
[LG06395(ALL)10/94]
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Fuel reset light
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[LG06400(ALL)05/94]
Battery Voltage Gauge (Voltmeter)
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[LG06601(ALL)05/94]
This gauge shows you the battery voltage when the ignition key
is in the ON position.
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[LG06701(ALL)05/95]
If the battery is operating under cold weather conditions, the
pointer may indicate in the upper range of the NORMAL band
while the battery is charging. If you are running electrical
accessories with the engine off or idling at a low speed, or the
battery is not fully charged, the pointer may move toward the
lower end of the NORMAL band.
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[LG06750(ALL)05/94]
If it stays outside the NORMAL band, have your vehicle's
electrical system checked as soon as it is safely possible.
[LG06850(ALL)07/95]
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Battery voltage gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[LG07500(ALL)05/94]
Engine Oil Pressure Gauge
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[LG07601(ALL)06/93]
This gauge indicates the engine's oil pressure, not the oil level.
However, if your engine's oil level is low, it could affect the oil
pressure. With the engine running, the pointer should move into
the NORMAL band. If the pointer drops below the NORMAL
band while the engine is running, you have lost oil pressure
and continued operation will cause severe engine damage.
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[LG07701(ALL)03/95]
If you lose engine oil pressure:
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[LG07801(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as safely possible.
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[LG07901(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG08001(ALL)02/95]3.
Check the engine's oil level, following the instructions on
checking and adding engine oil. Refer toEngine oilin the
Index. If you do not follow these instructions, you or others
could be injured. To assure an accurate reading, your vehicle
should be on level ground.
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[LG08051(ALL)03/93]4.
If the level is low, add only as much oil as necessary before
you start the engine again. Do not overfill. Do not operate
the engine if the pointer is below the NORMAL band,
regardless of the oil level. Contact your nearest dealer for
further service actions.
[LG08150(ALL)10/94]
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Engine oil pressure gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[LG08900(ALL)01/95]
High Beam Light
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[LG09001(ALL)03/95]
This light comes on when the headlamps are turned on high
beam or when you flash the lights.
[LG09025(ALL)10/94]
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High beam indicator light symbol
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[LG09300(ALL)03/95]
ªHeadlamps Onº Alert Chime
[LG09400(ALL)09/95]
This chime sounds if you open the driver's door while the
headlamps or parking lamps are on, and the key is removed
from the ignition.
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[LG09500(ALL)01/95]
Fuel Gauge
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[LG09700(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge displays approximately how much fuel is in the
fuel tank only when the ignition switch is ON.
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[LG09850(ALL)01/95]
For a proper fuel gauge indication after adding fuel, the ignition
switch should be in the OFF position while the vehicle is being
refueled.
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[LG09860(ALL)06/93]
The fuel gauge indicator may vary slightly when the vehicle is
in motion.
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[LG09875(ALL)08/93]
With ignition switch OFF, the fuel gauge indicator may drift
from the ignition switch ON position.
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[LG10300(ALL)10/94]
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Fuel gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[LG11100(ALL)01/95]
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
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[LG11201(ALL)03/95]
This gauge tells you the temperature of the engine coolant, not
the coolant level. If the coolant is not at its proper level or
mixture, the gauge indicator will not be accurate.
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[LG11301(ALL)08/95]
The pointer moves from the C (cold) mark into the Normal
band as the engine coolant warms up. It is acceptable for the
pointer to fluctuate within the Normal band under normal
driving conditions. Under certain driving conditions, such as
heavy stop and go traffic or driving up hills in hot weather, the
pointer may move to the top of the Normal band.
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[LG11401(ALL)05/95]
If, under any circumstances, the pointer moves above the
NORMAL band, the engine coolant is overheating and
continued operation may cause engine damage.
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[LG11501(ALL)01/95]
If your engine coolant overheats:
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[LG11601(ALL)03/95]1.
Pull off the road as soon as it is safely possible.
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[LG11701(ALL)03/95]2.
Turn off the engine. If you do not stop the engine as soon as
safely possible, severe engine damage could result.
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[LG11801(ALL)05/95]3.
Let the engine cool.DO NOT REMOVE COOLANT
SYSTEM FILL CAP UNTIL THE ENGINE IS COOL.
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[LG11901(ALL)04/95]4.
Check the coolant level following the instructions on
checking and adding coolant to your engine. Refer toEngine
coolantin the Index. If you do not follow these instructions,
you or others could be injured.
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[LG12240(ALL)01/95]
If the coolant continues to overheat, have the coolant system
serviced as soon as possible.
[LG12325(ALL)10/94]
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Engine coolant temperature gauge Ð mechanical cluster with tachometer
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[LG12601(ALL)01/95]
Speedometer
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[LG12700(ALL)01/95]
The speedometer tells you how many miles (kilometers) per
hour your vehicle is moving.
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[LG12753(ALL)08/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with a vehicle speed (mph/km/h)
limiting device that is contained within the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). The purpose of this device is to maintain peak
vehicle speed below a specified limit. (Vehicle speed limits may
vary based on engine displacement.)
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[LG12756(ALL)05/95]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº condition at high
speeds, it may be the result of this limiting device. It is a
normal condition and can be avoided by reducing
vehicle/engine speed.
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[LG12790(ALL)08/94]
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Speedometer
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[LG12801(ALL)01/95]
Odometer
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[LG12900(ALL)01/95]
The odometer tells you the total number of miles (kilometers)
your vehicle has been driven.
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[LG13000(ALL)11/94]
Trip Odometer
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[LG13100(ALL)03/93]
If you want to track your mileage up to 999.9 miles
(kilometers), use the trip odometer. Simply set the trip odometer
to zero by pressing the reset button firmly when beginning the
distance you wish to measure.
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[LG13250( X)02/95]
Tachometer
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[LG13300(ALL)05/95]
The tachometer will show you the engine's speed measured in
revolutions per minute (RPM).
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[LG13400(ALL)05/95]
The tachometer may move slightly when the key is placed in
the ACC or ON position, with the engine off. This is normal
and does not affect the performance of the tachometer when the
engine is running.
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[LG13525(ALL)09/95]
Some vehicles are equipped with an engine speed (RPM)
limiting device contained within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). The purpose of this device is to maintain peak engine
speed (RPM) below a specified limit. This feature is only
evident on automatic transmission vehicles when shifting
manually (1, 2, D) and on all manual transmission units. (Engine
speed limits may vary based on engine displacement.)
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[LG13550(ALL)05/95]
If you are experiencing an ªengine cut-outº condition at high
speeds, it may be the result of this limiting device. It is a
normal condition and can be avoided by reducing
vehicle/engine speed.
[LG13650(ALL)05/94]
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Tachometer
[LG13675(ALL)03/93]
NOTE: If the 4.0L engine exceeds 5200 RPM, the PCM will
restrict fuel flow to maintain engine speed at or below
5200 RPM. This function is designed to protect the
engine and should be considered normal operation.
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