2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT check engine light

Do not make any unauthorized changes to your vehicle or engine. By
law, vehicle owners and anyone who manufactures, repairs, services,
sells, leases, trades vehicles, or supervises a fleet of vehicles are not
permitted to intentionally remove an emission control device or prevent
it from working. Information about your vehicle's emission system is on
the Vehicle Emission Control Information Decal located on or near the
engine. This decal identifies engine displacement and gives some tune up
specifications.
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
Maintenance and care
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................103, 109
and child safety seats ............105
description ......................103, 109
disposal ....................................112
driver air bag ..................106, 110
indicator light ...........12, 108, 111
operation .........................106, 110
passenger air bag ...........106, 110
side air bag ..............................109
Air cleaner filter ...............182, 224
Air conditioning ..........................22
rear seat controls .....................25
Ambulance packages ....................4
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................183
Anti-lock brake system (see
Brakes) ..............................125±126
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................13
Audio system (see Radio) .........28
Automatic transmission ............129
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................130
fluid, adding ............................188
fluid, checking ........................188
fluid, refill capacities ..............224
fluid, specification ..................228
Auxiliary power point .................72
Axle
lubricant specifications ..226, 228
refill capacities ........................224
traction lok ..............................128B
Battery .......................................192
acid, treating emergencies .....192
charging system warning
light ............................................13
jumping a disabled battery ....166
maintenance-free ....................192
replacement, specifications ...224
servicing ..................................192
voltage gauge ............................18
Belt minder .................................99
Brakes ........................................125
anti-lock ...........................125±126
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................12, 126
brake warning light ..................12
fluid, checking and adding ....180
fluid, refill capacities ..............224
fluid, specifications .........226, 228
lubricant specifications ..226, 228
parking ....................................126
shift interlock ..........................129
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....224
Cargo area shade ........................74
Cargo cover .................................74
Cassette tape player ...................37
Certification Label ....................231
Child safety restraints ..............112
child safety belts ....................112
Child safety seats ......................113
attaching with tether straps ..117
in front seat ............................115
in rear seat ..............................115
Index
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Engine ................................228±229
check engine/service engine
soon light ..................................10
cleaning ...................................220
coolant .....................................183
idle speed control ...................192
lubrication
specifications ..................226, 228
refill capacities ........................224
service points ..........................176
starting after a collision .........152
Engine block heater .................123
Engine oil ..................................177
checking and adding ..............177
dipstick ....................................177
filter, specifications ........179, 224
recommendations ...................179
refill capacities ........................224
specifications ..................226, 228
Exhaust fumes ..........................124
F
Flexible Fuel Vehicle (FFV) ....200
Floor mats ...................................73
Fluid capacities .........................224
Foglamps .....................................20
Four-Wheel Drive
vehicles ................................14, 135
control trac ...............................27
description ..............................136
driving off road .......................138
electronic shift ..................27, 136
indicator light .........................136
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................128
Fuel ............................................200
calculating fuel economy .......206
cap .....................................11, 205capacity ...................................224
choosing the right fuel ...........203
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................209
detergent in fuel .....................205
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................200, 205, 207
filter, specifications ........206, 224
fuel pump shut-off switch .....152
gauge .........................................19
improving fuel economy ........206
octane rating ...........203, 228±229
quality ......................................204
running out of fuel .................205
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................200
Fuses ..................................154±155
G
Garage door opener ....................64
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ......11, 205
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................206
Gauges .........................................16
battery voltage gauge ...............18
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................17
engine oil pressure gauge ........18
fuel gauge ..................................19
odometer ...................................17
speedometer .............................16
tachometer ................................18
trip odometer ............................17
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................141
calculating ...............................143
definition .................................141
driving with a heavy load ......141
location ....................................141
Index
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charging system ........................13
check coolant ............................13
check engine .............................10
cruise indicator .........................15
door ajar ....................................14
fuel cap light .............................11
high beam .................................13
overdrive off ..............................14
safety belt .................................12
speed control ............................61
turn signal indicator .................13
Load limits .................................141
GAWR ......................................141
GVWR ......................................141
trailer towing ..........................141
Loading instructions .................142
Locks
autolock .....................................82
doors ..........................................70
Lubricant specifications ...226, 228
Lumbar support, seats ...............90
M
Manual transmission .................133
fluid capacities ........................224
lubricant specifications ..........228
reverse .....................................134
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................223
fold away ...................................71
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................65
Motorcraft parts ................206, 224
O
Octane rating ............................203Odometer .....................................17
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................177
Overdrive .....................................63
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ................................77
Parking brake ............................126
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....224
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................158
Power door locks ........................70
Power steering ..........................127
fluid, checking and adding ....188
fluid, refill capacity ................224
fluid, specifications .........226, 228
Preparing to drive your vehicle 128
R
Radio ............................................28
Rear window defroster ...............26
Relays ........................................154
Remote entry system ...........75, 77
illuminated entry ......................79
locking/unlocking doors .....76, 79
panic alarm ...............................77
replacement/additional
transmitters ...............................78
replacing the batteries .............77
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ........................15, 93±98
Safety defects, reporting ..........244
Index
249