2001 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Front end covers (full and sport)
Bug deflectors
Instrument panel trim (simulated wood)
Locking gas cap
Lubricants and oils
Molded splash guards
Molded vinyl floor mats
Rear spoiler
Side window air deflectors
Skid plate
Touch-up paint
Tow hooks
Truck cover
Universal floor mats
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
²
When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the
front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety compliance
certification label). Consult your dealer for specific weight information.
²The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems - such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
Customer assistance
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²Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use or are not properly installed. When operated, such systems may
cause the engine to stumble or stall or cause the transmission to be
damaged or operate improperly. In addition, such systems may be
damaged or their performance may be affected by operating your
vehicle. (Citizens band [CB] transceivers, garage door openers and
other transmitters with outputs of five watts or less will not ordinarily
affect your vehicle's operation.)
²Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER'S LITERATURE
To order the publications in this portfolio:
Make checks payable to:
HELM, INCORPORATED
P.O. Box 07150
Detroit, Michigan 48207
For a free publication catalog, order toll free: 1-800-782-4356
Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. EST,
for credit card holders only
Obtaining a French owner's guide
French Owner's Guides can be obtained from your dealer or by writing to
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited, Service Publications, P.O. Box
1580, Station B, Mississauga, Ontario L4Y 4G3.
Customer assistance
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REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)
If you believe that your vehicle has
a defect that could cause a crash, or
could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the
National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) in addition
to notifying Ford Motor Company.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and
if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a
recall and remedy campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer or Ford Motor Company.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety Hotline toll-free
at 1±800±424±9393 (202±366±0123 in the Washington D.C. area) or write
to:
NHTSA
U.S. Department of Transportation
400 Seventh Street
Washington D.C. 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from
the Hotline.
Reporting safety defects
275

A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................137, 141
and child safety seats ............139
description ......................137, 141
disposal ....................................144
driver air bag ..................139, 142
indicator light ...........10, 141, 143
operation .........................139, 142
passenger air bag ...........139, 142
side air bag ..............................141
Air cleaner filter .......................255
Air conditioning ..........................23
automatic temperature
control system ..........................27
rear seat controls .....................32
Air suspension ...........................160
description ..............................160
warning light .............................12
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................173
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................216
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................157±158
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Armrests ....................................107
Audio system (see Radio) .........36
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................162, 165
fluid, adding ............................222
fluid, checking ........................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............255fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary power point ...............106
Axle
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
refill capacities ........................255
traction lok ..............................175
B
Battery .......................................225
acid, treating emergencies .....225
charging system warning
light ............................................11
jumping a disabled battery ....199
maintenance-free ....................225
replacement, specifications ...255
servicing ..................................225
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................133
Brakes ........................................157
anti-lock ...........................157±158
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................10, 158
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
fluid, specifications .........258, 260
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
parking ....................................158
shift interlock ..........................161
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....255
Cargo area shade ......................108
Cargo cover ...............................108
CD changer .................................78
Index
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Certification Label ....................262
Child safety restraints ..............145
child safety belts ....................145
Child safety seats ..............145±146
attaching with tether straps ..149
in front seat ............................147
in rear seat ..............................147
Cleaning your vehicle ...............248
engine compartment ..............250
exterior ............................250±251
exterior lamps .........................251
instrument cluster lens ..........253
instrument panel ....................252
interior .............................252±253
mirrors .....................................254
plastic parts ............................251
safety belts ..............................253
washing ....................................249
waxing .....................................249
wheels ......................................251
windows ..................................254
wiper blades ............................252
woodtone trim ........................254
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............23
Clock ..........................42, 48, 58, 71
Compass, electronic ....................94
calibration .................................96
set zone adjustment .................95
Console ......................................105
overhead ....................................92
rear ..........................................106
Controls
power seat ...............................122
steering column ........................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............216
refill capacities ................219, 255specifications ..................258, 260
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................84
Customer Assistance ................185
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................270
Ford Extended Service Plan....263
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................269
Getting roadside assistance ...185
Getting the service you need 263
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................274
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................266
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................269
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................22
Defrost
rear window ..............................34
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....222
engine oil .................................210
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........258
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................225
Driving under special
conditions ..........................172, 174
mud ..........................171, 173±174
sand .................................171, 174
snow and ice ...........171±173, 175
through water .........171, 174, 178
Index
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E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................199
Emission control system ..........242
Engine ........................................260
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................250
coolant .....................................216
idle speed control ...................225
lubrication
specifications ..................258, 260
refill capacities ........................255
service points ..................209±210
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................154
Engine oil ..................................210
checking and adding ..............210
dipstick ....................................210
filter, specifications ........213, 255
recommendations ...................213
refill capacities ........................255
specifications ..................258, 260
Exhaust fumes ..........................155
F
Floor mats .................................107
Fluid capacities .........................255
Foglamps .....................................22
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles...12, 167
control trac .......................34, 168
description ......................168±169
driving off road ...............170, 173
electronic shift ..........................34
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................161Fuel ............................................234
calculating fuel economy...18, 238
cap .......................................9, 237
capacity ...................................255
choosing the right fuel ...........236
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................241
detergent in fuel .....................237
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................234, 237, 239
filter, specifications ........238, 255
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........238
octane rating ...................236, 260
quality ......................................236
running out of fuel .................237
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................234
Fuses ..................................187, 189
G
Garage door opener ..............92, 96
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 237
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................238
Gauges .........................................13
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................176
calculating ...............................178
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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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air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 158
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light ...............................9
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................88
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................176
GAWR ......................................176
GVWR ......................................176
trailer towing ..........................176
Loading instructions .................177
Locks
autolock ...................................116
childproof ................................104
Lubricant specifications ...258, 260
Lumbar support, seats .....124±125
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................255
lubricant specifications ..........260
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............17
reset button ..............................19
system check button ................19
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................102
cleaning ...................................254fold away .................................105
heated ......................................105
side view mirrors (power) .....104
Moon roof ....................................93
Motorcraft parts ................238, 255
O
Octane rating ............................236
Odometer .....................................15
Off-Road Driving .......................173
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................210
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................158
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................192
Power door locks ......................103
Power steering ..........................159
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacity ................255
fluid, specifications .........258, 260
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................161
R
Radio ............................................36
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .......109±110
illuminated entry ....................113
locking/unlocking doors .........110
panic alarm .............................110
Index
280