1996 FORD EXPLORER light

Warning Lights and Gauges
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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]
10-1/2 pica art:0020528-E
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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[LG35400( X)08/94]
17-1/2 pica
art:0021115-B
Electronic message center
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[LG35450( X)01/95]
English/Metric
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[LG35500( X)01/95]
A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch allows you to change
the M/C and electronic climate control displays from English to
metric units. When you press this switch, all the displays
change from English to metric or metric to English units. The
displays remain in the units you have chosen until you change
them again, even after you turn off the vehicle and start it
again.
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[LG35550( X)01/95]
Fuel Range
[LG35600( X)10/94]
A press of the FUEL RANGE switch allows you to display one
of two features (Distance to Empty or Distance Driven). The
first press of the FUEL RANGE switch allows you to display
approximately how many miles or kilometers you can drive
before you run out of fuel.
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[LG36050( X)01/95]
Because of factors like rounding of numbers and fuel movement
in the tank, the M/C and the service station fuel pump readings
may disagree slightly.
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[LG36100( X)05/95]
Fuel Economy
[LG36150( X)10/94]
A press of the FUEL ECON switch allows you to display one of
two features (Average Fuel Economy or Instantaneous Fuel
Economy). The first press of the FUEL ECON switch will allow
you to display your average fuel economy in miles/gallons or
liters/kilometers. Your M/C computes this figure using the
distance traveled and fuel used information. If you want to reset
this feature, press the RESET switch while the average fuel
economy feature is displayed. Your average fuel economy will
then use data only from after the RESET was pressed to
calculate the new average.
[LG36200( X)10/94]
A second consecutive press of the FUEL ECON switch will
allow you to display the instantaneous fuel economy, which is
the fuel economy that you get at any particular moment. For
example, you can see what your fuel economy is in heavy traffic
or on an open highway. Your fuel economy is affected by such
factors as braking, acceleration, and the type of road you are
driving on.
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[LG36250( X)01/95]
Your vehicle must be moving for the M/C to calculate the fuel
economy. When your vehicle is not moving, instantaneous fuel
economy will be displayed at 0 miles/gallon or
99 kilometers/100 liters. When you are moving, the M/C will
display between 0 and 99 miles/gallon or between 1 and
99 kilometers/100 liters.
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[LG36300( X)01/95]
Reset
[LG36350( X)01/95]
A press of the RESET switch will allow you to reset the current
feature being displayed. Warnings, Distance Driven, Average
Fuel Economy, Fuel Used, and your Personalized Oil Reset
Percentage are the only features which respond to the RESET
switch. Distance to Empty, Fuel Remaining, and Instantaneous
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will indicate the fuel level status (OK or LOW) and the second
message will indicate the range (distance to empty).
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[LG37500( X)01/95]
Message center operation during system check
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[LG37550( X)01/95]
The M/C switches will operate as follows during the System
Check sequence:
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[LG37600( X)01/95]1.
A press of the SYSTEM CHECK switch will advance the
cycle to the next system message without waiting the two
seconds.
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[LG37650( X)01/95]2.
A press of the RESET switch anytime during this sequence
will cause the SYSTEM CHECK cycle to conclude
immediately and the last displayed feature before pressing
SYSTEM CHECK will be displayed.
[LG37700( X)04/94]3.
A press of the RANGE, FUEL STATUS, OR FUEL
ECONOMY, switch will conclude the SYSTEM CHECK cycle
and the requested feature will be displayed.
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[LG37750( X)01/95]4.
A press of the ENGLISH/METRIC switch will halt the
SYSTEM CHECK cycle and display, in the new mode, the
last displayed feature before pressing the SYSTEM CHECK
switch.
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[LG37800( X)01/95]5.
A press of the OIL CHANGE RESET switch during the
sequence will cause the SYSTEM CHECK cycle to conclude
and the Oil Change Reset Procedure will begin.
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[LG37850( X)01/95]
System Warnings
[LG37900( X)01/95]
System warnings alert you to possible problems or malfunctions
in your vehicle's operating systems. There are twelve warning
messages which can be displayed by the Message Center (M/C)
to show the status of the monitored systems. When a warning
occurs, the warning message is displayed and a tone sounds.
The warning message will appear at a brighter level if the
instrument panel is dimmed.
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[LG38150( X)01/95]
The following is a list of warning messages and their associated
reset category:
[LG38200( X)04/94]
fourteen pica
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[LG38250( X)01/95]
Check Engine Temp
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[LG38300( X)01/95]
This warning message is displayed when the engine coolant is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off
engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and level following the
instructions in theServicing Your Vehiclechapter. If you do not
follow these instructions, you or others could be injured.
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[LG38350( X)01/95]
Check Charging System
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[LG38400( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining a proper voltage. If you are running electrical
accessories when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as
many of the electrical loads as soon as safely possible. If this
warning stays on or comes on when the engine is operating at
normal speeds, have the electrical system checked as soon as it
is safely possible.
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[LG38450( X)01/95]
Low Fuel Level
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[LG38500( X)01/95]
This warning message is displayed when you have
approximately 50 miles (80 km) left before you run out of fuel.
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[LG38550( X)01/95]
Low Oil Level
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[LG38600( X)01/95]
This warning message is displayed when your engine oil level is
low. If this warning message is displayed, check the level of the
engine oil.
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[LG38650( X)02/95]
To check your oil:
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[LG38700( X)05/95]1.
Park your vehicle on level ground, turn off the engine and
wait at least 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the oil
pan.
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[LG38750( X)01/95]2.
Use the dipstick to check the oil. If the level is low, add oil,
but do not overfill.
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[LG38800( X)01/95]
If you are parked on a steep incline, the LOW OIL LEVEL
warning may come on when you start your vehicle, even
though the oil is at the correct level.
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[LG38850( X)01/95]
For information about adding oil, seeEngine oilin the Index.
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[LG38900( X)05/95]
Low Washer Fluid Light
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[LG38950( X)04/95]
This warning message is displayed when the washer fluid
reservoir is less than one quarter full.
[LG39000( X)01/95]
Check Head Lamps
[LG39050( X)08/94]
This warning message is displayed when you turn on your
headlamps and at least one of them is burned out. A high beam
headlamp burn out is not monitored.
[LG39100( X)04/94]
Check Tail Lamps
[LG39150( X)04/94]
This warning message is displayed when you turn on your rear
parking (tail) lamps and at least one of them is burned out.
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[LG39200( X)04/94]
Check Brake Lamps
[LG39250( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when you turn on your
brakelamps by pressing the brake pedal and at least one of the
lamps is burned out.
[LG39300( X)04/94]
If you use additional lights, such as trailer lights, or if you
replace the headlamps or bulbs with equipment that is not equal
to the original equipment from Ford, you may get a false
ªCHECK LAMPSº warning or no warning at all.
[LG39350( X)06/94]
Air Ride Switch Off (If equipped)
[LG39400( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when the air suspension
switch, located in the rear jack stowage area on the left side, is
off. For information about the operation of the air suspension
switch, seeAutomatic ride control systemin the Index.
[LG39450( X)06/94]
Check Air Ride System (If equipped)
[LG39500( X)03/95]
This warning message is displayed when an air suspension
system fault has been detected. If this warning message is
displayed while driving, safely pull off the road at your earliest
convenience. If the vehicle is loaded beyond the recommended
maximum payload, the CHECK AIR RIDE SYSTEM message
may be displayed. This is a normal condition if the vehicle is
overloaded. To correct this condition, remove or redistribute the
payload per the recommended maximum requirements. Turn the
ignition switch from ON to OFF and ON again. If the warning
message reappears, turn the air suspension switch (located in
the rear jack stowage area on the left side) OFF and take your
vehicle to a dealership for service as soon as possible.
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[LG39550( X)01/95]
Change Oil Soon or Oil Change Required
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[LG39600( X)01/95]
One of these warning messages is displayed when the engine oil
life remaining is 5% or less. When Oil Life Left is between 5%
and 0%, the ªCHANGE OIL SOONº message will be displayed.
When Oil Life Left reaches 0%, the ªOIL CHANGE REQUIREDº
message will be displayed.
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[LG40301( X)08/94]3.
Press the RESET switch to complete the procedure. A press
of any switch besides RESET or OIL CHANGE RESET will
abort this procedure and will not establish your new
Personalized Oil Reset Percentage.
[LG40401( X)08/94]
When your Personalized Oil Reset Percentage has been
established, it will be used beginning with the completion of
your next OIL CHANGE RESET procedure.
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