1996 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Roadside Emergencies
305 instruction sheet and a pair of tire changing gloves. Thejack
handleis stowed behind the second row passenger seats under
the carpet. Assemble handle sections and lug wrench together.
[RE16075( X)02/95]
7-1/2 pica art:0021218-A
Assembling the jack handle
[RE16150( X)10/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0020559-C
Jack stowage area
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[RE16250( X)01/95]
10-1/2 pica art:0020560-E
Jack handle location and installation (2-door model)
[RE16275( X)01/95]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021219-B
Jack handle location and installation (4-door model)
[RE16800(ALL)07/94]3.
Insert the tapered end of the lug nut wrench behind wheel
covers or hubcaps and twist off.
[RE16830(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use only the lug nut wrench provided to remove wheel
ornaments. Not using the tapered end of the lug nut
wrench at the pry-off notches may result in damage to
the finish of the wheel and ornament.
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[RE16850(ALL)06/94]
RWARNING
Not using the tapered end of the lug nut wrench at the
pry-off notches may result in damage to the finish of the
wheel and ornament.
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[RE16900(ALL)10/89]4.
Loosen the wheel nuts by pulling up on the handle of the
lug nut wrench about one-half turn (counterclockwise). Do
not remove the wheel lug nuts until you raise the tire off the
ground.
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[RE17100(ALL)02/95]5.
Insert the jack handle into the jack and use the handle to
slide the jack under the vehicle.
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[RE17175(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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[RE17225(ALL)05/95]
Removing and Replacing the Tire
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[RE17300(ALL)06/95]1.
Positioning the jack
[RE18175( X)06/94]
a. To raise the front wheel, place the jack on the bracket or
the lower suspension arm.
[RE18251( X)08/91]
b. To raise a rear tire, place the jack under the rear axle
inboard of the spring shackle bolts.
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[RE18350( X)10/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021220-A
Front jacking position
[RE18401(ALL)06/94]
c. Turn the jack handle clockwise until the wheel is a
maximum of one inch off the ground.
[RE18601( X)06/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0020603-D
Rear jacking position
[RE18650(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: Do not use the differential housing as a lift point.
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[RE21151(ALL)04/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0021188-A*
[RE21200(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part
of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do
not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack.
The jack is only meant for changing the tire.
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[RE21400(ALL)06/95]2.
Remove the lug nuts with the lug nut wrench.
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[RE21500(ALL)06/95]3.
Replace the flat tire with the spare tire.
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[RE21700(ALL)06/95]4.
Thread the lug nuts on the wheel studs with the beveled
face toward the wheel. Use the lug nut wrench to screw the
lug nut snug against the wheel but do not tighten.
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[RE22200(ALL)01/95]5.
Lower the vehicle by turning the jack handle
counterclockwise.
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[RE22300(ALL)06/95]6.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the lug nuts in the order
shown in the following illustration.
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[RE22400(ALL)04/94]
7-1/2 pica art:0021189-A
Lug nut tightening sequence
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[RE23400(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Use of wheels or lug nuts other than original equipment
could cause damage to the wheel or mounting system
and allow the wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
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[RE23500(ALL)07/95]7.
Replace any wheel covers, ornaments, or hub caps that your
vehicle has. Make sure that they are screwed or snapped into
place.
[RE23600(ALL)01/95]8.
Put the tire, jack, and wrench away. (Make sure jack is
securely fastened so it does not rattle when you drive.)
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[RE23700(ALL)06/95]9.
Unblock the wheels.
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[RE23800(ALL)06/93]
Retighten the wheel lug nuts to the specified torque at 500 miles
(800 km) of new vehicle operation and at intervals specified in
theMaintenance Schedule and Recordbooklet.
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[RE24200(ALL)10/89]
Also retighten to the specified torque at 500 miles (800 km) of
operation after any wheel change or any time the lug nuts are
loosened.
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[RE24301(ALL)05/95]
RWARNING
Failure to retighten wheel lug nuts at mileages specified
could allow wheels to come off while the vehicle is in
motion.
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[RE24345( X)04/94]
eight pica
chart:0020591-B[RE24400(ALL)10/94]
The Fuel Pump Shut-off Switch
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[RE24500(ALL)07/95]
If the engine cranks but does not start or if you have had a
collision, the fuel pump shut-off switch may have been
triggered. The shut-off switch is a device that stops the fuel
pump when your vehicle has been involved in a substantial jolt.
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[RE24600(ALL)07/95]
For information on how to check and reset the fuel pump
shut-off switch, seeFuel pump shut-off switchin the Index.
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[RE24700(ALL)05/95]
Towing Your Vehicle
[RE24800(ALL)09/95]
If you need to have your vehicle towed, contact a professional
towing service or, if you are a member, your roadside assistance
center.
[RE24813( X)12/95]
It is recommended that your vehicle be towed with wheel lift or
flatbed equipment. Do not tow with slingbelt equipment. Ford
Motor Company has not developed or approved a T-hook or
slingbelt towing procedure.
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[RE24827( X)09/95]
three fourths page
art:0090197-B*
[RE24850(ALL)03/95]
When calling for a tow truck, tell the operator what kind of
vehicle you have. A towing manual is available from Ford
Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. Have
your tow truck driver refer to this manual for the proper
hook-up and towing procedures for your vehicle.
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