1996 FORD EXPLORER lock

Servicing Your Explorer
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[SV07900(ALL)04/95]
In some parts of the country, ªpremiumº grade fuels are sold
with octane ratings of less than 91, especially in high altitude
areas. It is recommended that you use only those ªpremiumº
fuels with an octane rating of 91 or higher.
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Fuel Quality
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[SV08000(ALL)06/95]
If you are experiencing starting, rough idle or hesitation
problems when the engine is cold, it may be caused by fuel
with low volatility. Try a different brand of fuel. If the
condition persists, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician.
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[SV08050(ALL)09/95]
Using a high-quality fuel makes your vehicle more responsive
and maintains its good fuel economy and emissions by:
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minimizing deposits in fuel injectors, combustion chambers
and on intake valves.
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assuring quick starting and smooth warm-up.
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protecting the fuel system from vapor lock in very hot
weather, which causes the engine to hesitate or stall and
makes restarts difficult.
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protecting your fuel system from rusting.
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preventing the fuel lines from freezing.
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[SV08350(ALL)06/95]
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preventing the fuel system from ªgumming upº when your
vehicle is not used for long periods of time.
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[SV08400(ALL)06/95]
It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to
your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel.
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RWARNING
Continuous contact with USED motor oil has caused
cancer in laboratory mice.
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[SV17285(ALL)07/95]
Protect your skin by washing with soap and water.
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Engine Coolant
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[SV17400(ALL)09/95]
Checking the engine coolant
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[SV17500(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Be sure to read and understandPrecautions When
Servicing Your Vehicleat the beginning of this chapter.
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[SV17700(ALL)08/95]
Your vehicle's engine coolant protects the engine from
overheating in the summer and from freezing in the winter.
Check the level of the engine coolant at least once a month, but
preferably each time you stop for fuel. Simply look at the
engine coolant recovery reservoir located in the engine
compartment. To locate this reservoir, see the diagram of your
vehicle's engine underEngine typesin this chapter.
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[SV17750(ALL)03/95]
If the engine coolant has not been checked for a long period of
time the engine coolant reservoir may eventually empty. If the
engine coolant reservoir empties, check the engine coolant level
in the radiator. Read the following warnings before removing
the radiator cap. If it is necessary to fill the radiator, refer to the
Engine Coolant Refill Procedurein this chapter for instructions.
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[SV17760(ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine
is running or hot.
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[SV17765(ALL)09/95]1.
Before you remove the radiator cap, turn the engine off and
let it cool. Even when the engine is cool, be careful when
you remove the radiator cap.
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[SV17770(ALL)09/95]2.
When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap
and turn it slowly counterclockwise to the first stop.
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[SV20125(ALL)09/95]
Check the coolant level in the coolant recovery reservoir the
next few times you drive the vehicle. If necessary, add enough
of a 50/50 mixture of coolant and water to bring the liquid
level to the fill line on the reservoir.
[SV20150(ALL)09/95]
RWARNING
Never remove the coolant recovery cap while the engine
is running or hot.
[SV20175(ALL)09/95]
If you must remove the coolant recovery cap, follow these steps
to avoid personal injury caused by escaping steam or engine
coolant:
[SV20200(ALL)09/95]1.
Before you remove the cap, turn the engine off and let it
cool.
[SV20225(ALL)09/95]2.
When the engine is cool, wrap a thick cloth around the cap
and turn it slowly, counterclockwise to the first stop.
[SV20250(ALL)09/95]3.
Step back while the pressure releases.
[SV20275(ALL)09/95]4.
When you are sure that all the pressure has been released,
use the cloth to press the cap down, turn it counterclockwise,
and remove it.
[SV20295(ALL)09/95]
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant E2FZ-19549-AA (in Canada,
Motorcraft CXC-8-B) or an equivalent premium engine coolant
that meets Ford specification ESE-M97B44-A. Ford Premium
Engine Coolant is an optimized formula that will protect all
metals and rubber elastomers used in Ford cooling systems for 4
years or 50,000 miles (80,000 km).
[SV20300(ALL)09/95]
Do not use alcohol or methanol antifreeze or any engine
coolants mixed with alcohol or methanol antifreeze. Do not use
supplemental coolant additives in your vehicle. These additives
may harm your engine cooling system. The use of an improper
coolant may void the warranty of your vehicle's engine cooling
system.
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Engine Coolant Drain and Flush
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[SV20800(ALL)10/89]
To drain your vehicle's engine coolant:
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[SV20900(ALL)03/94]1.
Turn off the engine and let it cool. Fully depressurize the
engine cooling system by covering the radiator cap with a
thick cloth and turning it slowly counterclockwise to the first
stop. Step back while the pressure releases.
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[SV20950(ALL)05/90]2.
Remove the cap.
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[SV21000(ALL)05/90]3.
Attach a small hose to the drain tube at the bottom of the
radiator.
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[SV21200(ALL)05/90]4.
Let the engine coolant drain into a suitable container.
Disconnect the lower radiator hose at the radiator connector
and drain any remaining engine coolant into a container.
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Proper procedures for flushing the cooling system can be found
in theService Manual.
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Engine coolant refill procedure
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After you have drained the engine cooling system:
[SV21700(ALL)10/89]1.
When cold, fill the radiator to a level 1 to 1 1/2 inches
(38 mm) below the filler neck seat.
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[SV21900(ALL)03/94]2.
Replace the radiator cap to its fully installed position, then
back off to the first stop. This will prevent high pressure
from building up in the cooling system during this part of
the fill procedure.
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[SV22100(ALL)10/89]3.
Start and idle the engine until the thermostat opens and the
radiator upper hose becomes warm.
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[SV22200(ALL)05/95]4.
Shut off the engine and allow the engine to cool. Cover the
radiator cap with a thick cloth and cautiously remove it. Step
back while the pressure releases.
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Wiper Blades
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Check the windshield wiper blades at least twice a year. Also
check them whenever they seem less effective than usual. Such
substances as tree sap and some hot wax treatments used by
commercial car washes reduce the effectiveness of wiper blades.
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[SV24700(ALL)09/95]
If the blades do not wipe properly, clean both the windshield
and the wiper blades. Use undiluted windshield washer solution
or a mild detergent. Rinse thoroughly with clear water. Do not
use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner, or other solvents to clean your
wiper blades. These will damage your blades.
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[SV24800(ALL)03/95]
To make reaching the wiper blades easy, simply turn the
ignition to the ACC position and turn your wipers on. Wait for
them to reach a vertical position and turn the ignition to the
OFF position. Do not move the wipers manually. Manually
moving the wipers across the windshield may damage them.
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[SV24900(ALL)03/01]
Wiper blade replacement
[SV25000(ALL)01/95]
If the wipers still do not work properly after you clean them,
you may need to replace the wiper blade assembly or the blade.
When replacing the wiper blade assembly, blade refill, or wiper
arm always use a Motorcraft part or equivalent.
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[SV25025(ALL)10/93]
To replace the wiper blades:
[SV25030(ALL)10/94]1.
Cycle windshield wiper arm and wiper blade to where
removal of blade can be performed without difficulty. Turn
ignition off at desired position.
[SV25075(ALL)10/94]2.
To remove wiper blade assembly from wiper mounting arm,
depress lock tab and push wiper mounting arm away from
wiper blade assembly.
[SV25100(ALL)10/94]3.
To install wiper blade assembly, pull wiper mounting arm
down on wiper blade until lock tab is engaged.
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Removing the headlamp bulb
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[SV46400(ALL)01/95]1.
Make sure that the headlamp switch is in the OFF position.
[SV46501( X)05/95]2.
Lift the hood, open the hinged headlamp cover, and behind
the headlamp remove the electrical connector by grasping
the wires and pulling rearward.
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[SV46700(ALL)04/95]3.
Remove the bulb retaining ring by turning it 1/8 of a turn to
free it from the socket. Then slide the ring off the plastic
base.Keep the ring.You must use it again to hold the new
bulb in place.
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[SV46800(ALL)04/95]4.
Carefully remove the bulb assembly from its socket by
gently pulling it rearward without turning.
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Installing the headlamp bulb
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[SV47000(ALL)02/95]1.
With the flat side of the bulb's plastic base facing upward,
insert the glass end of the bulb into the socket. You may
need to turn the bulb left or right to line up the grooves in
the plastic base with the tabs in the socket. When the
grooves are aligned, push the bulb into the socket until the
plastic base contacts the rear of the socket.
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[SV47100(ALL)08/95]2.
Slip the bulb retaining ring over the plastic base until it
contacts the rear of the socket. Lock the ring into the socket
by rotating it clockwise until you feel a ªstop.º
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[SV47200(ALL)02/95]3.
Push the electrical connector into the rear of the plastic base
until it snaps, locking it into position.
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[SV47300(ALL)02/95]4.
Turn the headlamps on and make sure that they work
properly. If the headlamp was correctly aligned before you
changed the bulb, you should not need to align it again.
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Servicing Your Explorer
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[SV47401( X)02/95]
Map Lamp Bulb (Overhead Console)
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[SV47402( X)03/93]
To remove the lens, pry with a small screwdriver as shown:
[SV47403( X)10/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021199-A
Removing the lens
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[SV47404( X)03/93]
To remove the bulbs, use a screwdriver or coin to push up and
rotate counterclockwise90Ê. Thebulb and bulb holder will then
drop out from the lamp as shown:
[SV47405( X)10/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021200-A
Removing bulb
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Index
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Accessory position on the ignition............. 67
Accessory power source, power point outlet....... 204
Additives, engine oil.................. 348
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats..............26±27, 52
description.................... 24,28
disposal....................... 32
driver air bag................... 24,28
indicator light..................... 83
operation....................... 28
passenger air bag................. 26,28
proper seating.................... 26
service and information labels............. 28
tone generator.................. 30,32
wearing safety belts.................. 25
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 336
specifications.................... 405
Air suspension, check air ride system warning,
message center................. 100
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 162
All wheel drive.................... 258
Ambulance packages................... 5
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system). . . 207, 213, 241
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 352
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 352
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 261
noise........................ 263
see also Brake.................... 261
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 167
description..................... 167
disarming an untriggered system........... 168
disarming a triggered system............. 168
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