2001 FORD EXPLORER lights

Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº for complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights and
Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Foglamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Brakelamps
²Turn signals
²License plate lamp
²Tail lamps
²Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
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USING THE RIGHT BULBS
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs
must be marked with an authorized ªD.O.T.º for North America and an
ªEº for Europe to assure lamp performance, light brightness and pattern
and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly
or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb burn
time.
Function Number of bulbs Trade number
Park/turn lamps (front) 2 3157 AK (amber)
Headlamps 2 9007
Rear stop/tail lamps 2 3157K
Rear turn lamps 2 3156K
Rear license plate lamps 2 3156K/168
Backup lamp 2 3156K
Rear/turn/sidemarker 2 916 AK (amber)
Fog lamp 2 899
Cargo lamp 1 211-2
Interior overhead lamp 1 912 (906)
Front door courtesy lamp 1 168
Map lamps 2 168 (T10)
Ashtray lamp 1 161
All replacement bulbs are clear in color except where noted.
To replace all instrument panel lights - see your dealer.
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS
The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed at the assembly plant.
If your vehicle has been in an accident the alignment of your headlamps
should be checked by a qualified service technician.
CLEANING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE
Refer to the Customer Assistance chapter for a list of Ford-approved
cleaners, polishes and waxes.
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Comfort and convenience
Cargo net
Cargo organizers
Cargo shade
Cargo tray
Engine block heaters
Tire step
Travel equipment
Automatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Cellular phone holder
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Factory luggage rack adaptors (bike and ski)
Heavy-duty battery
Home link visor
Inside mirror, electrochromic compass (with and without temperature
display)
Luggage/Cargo basket
Luggage rack cross bars
Neutral towing transfer case kit
Dog guard
Removable luggage rack adapters (bike and ski)
Running boards/bars
Seatback storage
Smoker's package
Soft luggage cover
Track rider bars (for luggage rack)
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch mount bike carrier
Trailer hitch receiver cover
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Customer assistance
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definition .................................176
driving with a heavy load ......176
location ....................................176
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................176
calculating .......................176, 178
definition .................................176
driving with a heavy load ......176
location ....................................176
H
Hazard flashers .........................186
Head restraints .................121, 125
Headlamps ...................................22
aiming ......................................248
autolamp system .....................101
bulb specifications ..................248
daytime running lights .............22
flash to pass ..............................23
high beam ...........................11, 22
replacing bulbs .......................244
turning on and off ....................22
warning chime ..........................13
Heating ........................................23
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................23
HomeLink universal
transceiver (see Garage door
opener) ................................96±100
Hood ..........................................208
I
Ignition .................................83, 260
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .............145±146
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................243Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................252
cluster ..................................8, 253
lighting up panel and interior....23
location of components ..............8
J
Jack ............................................195
positioning ...............................195
storage .....................................195
Jump-starting your vehicle ......199
K
Keyless entry system ...............114
autolock ...................................116
keypad .....................................114
locking and unlocking doors ..115
programming entry code .......114
Keys ...................................117±119
key in ignition chime ...............13
positions of the ignition ...........83
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ................248
cargo lamps ...............................23
daytime running light ...............22
fog lamps ...................................22
headlamps .................................22
headlamps, flash to pass ..........23
instrument panel, dimming .....23
replacing bulbs ...............243±247
Lane change indicator (see
Turn signal) .................................83
Liftgate ......................................107
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
Index
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V
Vehicle dimensions ...................260
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................176
Ventilating your vehicle ...........155
W
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................215Water, Driving through .............178
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................90
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................90
checking and adding fluid .....215
checking and cleaning ............228
liftgate reservoir .....................216
operation ...................................89
replacing wiper blades ...........228
Wrecker towing .........................206
Index
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