1997 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

USING THE LUGGAGE RACK
(IF EQUIPPED)
Maximum load is 100 lbs, evenly
distributed. If it is not possible to
distribute the load, position it as
far rearward as possible.
Adjustable tie down loops must be
used to secure the load.
To adjust cross-bar position:
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.
FUEL CONSUMPTION
Fuel economy can be improved by
avoiding:
²lack of regular, scheduled
maintenance
²excessive speed
²rapid acceleration
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HAZARD LIGHTS CONTROL
Use only in an emergency to warn
traffic of vehicle breakdown,
approaching danger, etc. Depress
to activate all indicators
simultaneously. Depress again to
switch off. The warning lights can
be operated when the ignition is
off.
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH
If the engine cranks but does not
start after a collision, the fuel
pump shut±off switch may have
been activated. The shut±off
switch is a device intended to stop
the electric fuel pump when your
vehicle has been involved in a
substantial jolt.
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1. Turn the ignition switch to the
Off position.
2. Check fuel system for leaks.
3. If no fuel leak is apparent, reset
the fuel pump shut-off switch by
pushing in the button on the
switch.
4. Turn the ignition switch to the
On position. Pause for a few
seconds and return the key to the
Off position.
5. Make a further check for leaks
in the fuel system.
FUSES AND RELAYS
If electrical components in the
vehicle are not working, a fuse
may have blown. Blown fuses are
identified by a broken wire. Check
the appropriate fuses before
replacing any electrical
components.
Use the fuse puller tool provided
on the passenger compartment
fuse panel cover to replace the
fuses.
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Always replace a fuse with
one that has the specified
amperage rating. Using a fuse
with a higher amperage rating
can cause severe wire damage
and could start a fire.
Even after a fuse is replaced, it
will continue to blow if the cause
of the overload is not identified
and corrected. If the fuse
continues to blow, have the
vehicle's electrical system checked
by a qualified service technician.
To reset a circuit breaker, press
the reset button.
Fuses
Standard fuse amperage ratings
and colors
Fuse rating Color
7.5 amp Brown
10 amp Red
15 amp Blue
20 amp Yellow
30 amp Light green
30 amp fuse link Pink
40 amp Green
60 amp fuse link Yellow
80 amp fuse link Black
100 amp fuse link Blue
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Passenger compartment fuse
panel
Pull the panel out to access the
passenger compartment fuse panel.
Use the fuse puller tool provided
on the fuse panel cover to replace
fuses.
1 234
5 678
9 101112
13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24
25 26
29 30
35 3631 32
33
34
27 28
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
1 7.5 amp Power mirror, power
antenna
2 7.5 amp High-mount brakelamp
3 15 amp Parking lamp,
instrument cluster
gauges
4 10 amp Left headlamp, lamp
out warning
5 10 amp OBD system
6 7.5 amp Air bag system, blower
relay, EATC
7 7.5 amp Illumination switches
8 10 amp Right headlamp, fog
lamp system, DRL,
lamp out warning
9 10 amp EATC system, seat
memory, message
center, cellular phone,
autolamps
10 7.5 amp EATC system, rear
blower, speed control,
GEM system, brake
interlock, overhead
console, automatic
ride control, lamp out
warning
11 7.5 amp Warning lamps,
autolamp
12 10 amp Front washer, rear
washer & wiper
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
13 15 amp PCM system,
stoplamps, AWD,
anti-lock brake, speed
control, trailer tow
14 10 amp Anti-lock system
15 7.5 amp Air bag system,
instrument cluster
16 30 amp Wiper run relay
17 25 amp Cigar lighter
18 15 amp A/C system
19 25 amp Ignition coil, PCM
system
20 7.5 amp Radio, power antenna,
GEM system,
anti-theft, cellular
phone
21 15 amp Turn/hazard flasher
22 10 amp Turn signals
23 10 amp Rear wiper system
24 10 amp Starter relay
25 7.5 amp Speedometer, GEM
system
26 10 amp 5R55E/4R7OW
overdrive, DRL
system, backup lamps,
AWD, rear defroster
27 10 amp Under hood lamp, map
lamps, glove box lamp,
dome lamp, visor
lamps, accessory
delay, dimmer switch
illumination, 4x4
system
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Number Fuse Amperage
RatingCircuits Protected
28 7.5 amp Memory seat, GEM
system
29 10 amp Audio system
30 - Not used
31 7.5 amp Rear blower system
32 7.5 amp Heated mirror, rear
defroster
33 15 amp High beam lamps
34 7.5 amp Lux audio system
Power distribution box
Always replace the cover
to the Power Distribution
Box before reconnecting the
battery or refilling fluid
reservoirs.
High current fuse rating Color
30 amp Light green
40 amp Orange
50 amp Red
60 amp Blue
14 13
12 11
10 9
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2
8
47
36
25
1
11 10 9
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