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Customer Assistance
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[HS00205(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance
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[HS00210(ALL)10/95]
Ford Motor Company has set up a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week
hotline with trained operators who put you in touch with the
help you need if you experience a problem with your vehicle.
This complimentary service is provided to you throughout your
warranty period of 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km),
whichever comes first. To purchase Roadside Assistance
coverages beyond this period (available through Ford Auto Club
in the United States or Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers in
Canada), contact your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Additional Roadside Assistance coverage is unavailable in
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
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[HS00215(ALL)06/94]
Roadside Assistance will cover the following:
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[HS00220(ALL)06/94]
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Mount your spare if you have a flat tire.
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[HS00225(ALL)06/94]
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Jump-start your battery if it is dead.
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[HS00230(ALL)06/94]
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Unlock your vehicle if you are locked out.
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[HS00235(ALL)06/94]
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Bring you fuel if you run out.
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[HS00240(ALL)06/94]
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Tow your vehicle if you are stranded. Even non-warranty
related tows, like accidents or getting stuck in mud or snow,
are covered (some exclusions apply, such as impound towing
and repossession).
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[HS00245(ALL)06/94]
How to use Roadside Assistance
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[HS00250(ALL)06/94]
Your Roadside Assistance identification card can be found in the
Owner Guide portfolio in your glove compartment. Complete
the card and place it in your wallet for quick reference.
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[HS00255(ALL)04/95]
To receive roadside assistance in the United States call
1-800-241-FORD (in Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[HS00260(ALL)04/95]
Should you need to arrange for roadside assistance yourself,
Ford Motor Company will reimburse the reasonable cost. To
obtain information about reimbursement call 1-800-241-FORD (in
Canada call 1-800-665-2006).
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[SV25200(ALL)03/95]
Tires
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[SV25300(ALL)03/95]
Look at your tires each time you fill your fuel tank. If one tire
looks lower than the others, check the pressure in all of them.
Always follow these precautions:
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[SV25400(ALL)03/95]
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Keep your tires inflated to the recommended pressures.
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[SV25500(ALL)02/95]
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Stay within the recommended load limits (seeLoad limitsin
the Index).
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[SV25600(ALL)02/95]
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Make sure the weight of your load is evenly distributed.
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[SV25700(ALL)10/89]
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Drive at safe speeds.
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[SV25800(ALL)01/95]
If you do not take these precautions, your tires may fail or go
flat.
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[SV25890(ALL)07/95]
Ford Motor Company recommends obeying posted speed limits.
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[SV25900(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Driving too fast for conditions creates the possibility of
loss of vehicle control. Driving at very high speeds for
extended periods of time may result in damage to vehicle
components.
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[SV26100(ALL)11/89]
At least once a month, check the pressure in all your vehicle's
tires, including the spare. Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, that is, after the
vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been
driven less than 3 miles (5 km). You can find the proper cold
pressure on the Safety Compliance Certification Label.
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[SV26150(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and
can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle
control.
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[SV26470(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To avoid injury, never run the engine with one wheel off
the ground, such as when changing a tire.
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[SV26500(ALL)02/95]
Tire Rotation
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[SV26600(ALL)03/95]
Because your vehicle's front and rear tires perform different
jobs, they often wear differently. To make sure your tires wear
evenly and last longer, rotate them at the mileage shown in the
Maintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet which came with your
vehicle.
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[SV26700(ALL)07/92]
Rotate the tires according to the following diagram. If you
notice that the tires wear unevenly, have them checked. If your
light truck has a temporary spare tire, do not include it in the
tire rotation pattern.
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[SV26750(ALL)03/90]
In situations where the tires differ from front to rear
(snow/traction), simply rotate using a side to side pattern.
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Servicing Your Explorer
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[SV26850( X)04/94]
17-1/2 pica
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Tire rotation pattern
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[SV26900(ALL)10/89]
After each rotation, adjust individual tire pressure as specified
on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. Tighten wheel lug
nuts to the required torque specification and retighten again
after 500 miles (800 km).
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[SV27000(ALL)08/95]
If your vehicle has aluminum wheels, you may demount the full
size, non-temporary spare tire (if so equipped) and remount on
an aluminum wheel to rotate the spare tire into your vehicle's
rotation pattern. Rebalance the wheel.
[SV27050( X)01/95]
In addition to rotating the tires, the spare tire retention system
should be cycled. Using the jack handle, lower the spare tire to
the ground and then proceed to raise the tire until the
mechanism ªslips.º Refer toSpare Tire Locationsection of the
Roadside Emergencieschapter for the operation of the spare tire
retention system.
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Servicing Your Explorer
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[SV28800(ALL)04/95]
Wheel and Tire Matching
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[SV28950(ALL)03/95]
See an authorized tire dealer for proper servicing procedures.
Wheels and tires must be properly removed, matched and
remounted to maintain the best possible ride.
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[SV31100(ALL)04/95]
Snow Tires and Chains
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[SV31200(ALL)01/95]
The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads that provide
traction in rain or snow. However, during the winter months in
some climates, you may need to use snow tires and occasionally
chains for your tires.
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[SV31300(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the tires
you currently have on your vehicle.
[SV31350( X)05/95]
RWARNING
Do not use chains on P255/70R16 tires on vehicles
equipped with automatic ride control.
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[SV31400(ALL)02/95]
Do not use chains when using a temporary spare. For full size
tires, use chains on the tires only in an emergency or if the law
requires them where you live. When you use the tire chains:
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[SV31500(ALL)01/95]
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Make sure the chains are the right size for your tires. Use
only SAE Class ªSº chains. Other types may damage your
vehicle.
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[SV31525(ALL)08/93]
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Tire chains may scratch or chip aluminum wheels. IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT TIRE CHAINS ARE INSTALLED
ON STEEL WHEELS ONLY. Be sure to remove wheel
covers (if equipped) from steel rims before using tire chains
to avoid scratches or damage.
[SV31550(ALL)01/95]
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Install tire chains on rear tires; use of chains on front tires is
not recommended.
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Index
Snowplowing..................... 294
Snow tires and chains................. 369
Spare tire
changing the tire................299, 304
conventional spare...............299, 301
finding the spare.................. 301
removing the spare tire............... 301
storing the flat tire...............301, 307
temporary spare................... 299
Spark plugs, specifications............... 405
Special driving conditions............... 267
Special notice...................... 4
E-4WD vehicles.................... 4
utility-type vehicles.................. 4
Specification chart, lubricants.............. 406
Speed control
accelerating..................... 144
canceling a set speed................ 146
resetting...................... 144
resuming a set speed................ 146
tap up/tap down.................. 144
when towing a trailer................ 291
Speedometer...................... 93
Starting your vehicle
preparing to start your vehicle............. 70
starting a cold engine................. 71
starting after a collision................ 74
starting a warm engine................ 72
starting your vehicle if the battery is disabled..... 295
Steering, power.................... 255
Steering wheel
horn........................ 140
locking........................ 67
speed controls................... 141
tilting....................... 140
Storage compartments, overhead storage compartment . . 201
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Storing your vehicle.................. 408
Sunroof (moon roof).................. 192
Supplemental air bag readiness light........... 83
Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)........... 24
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Tachometer....................... 94
mechanical cluster................... 94
Tail lamps
bulb replacement.................. 392
cleaning...................... 132
Temperature control (see Climate control)........ 110
Tether anchor installation (see Child restraints)....... 64
Tilt steering wheel................... 140
Tires
changing...................... 299
checking the pressure................ 362
cleaning...................... 370
inspection and maintenance............. 362
replacing...................... 366
rotating...................... 364
snow tires and chains................ 369
spare tire....................299, 301
storing your vehicle................. 410
tire grades..................... 366
treadwear..................... 366
wear bands..................... 366
wheel and tire matching............... 369
Towing a trailer (see Trailer towing).......... 272
Towing your vehicle
using wheel dollies................. 311
with a tow truck.................. 311
Traction control..................269, 363
Traction-lok rear axle...............269, 363
Trailer Towing.................... 272
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