2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC Owners Manual

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001  Owners Manual AUXILIARY POWER POINT
The power point is an additional power source for electrical accessories.
²With full console.
²Without full console.
Power outlets are designed for accessory plugs only. Do not

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001  Owners Manual Lift the cover to access the auxiliary
power point.
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT
Position the floor mat so that the
eyelets are over the pointed end of
the retention posts and rotate
forward to lock i

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001  Owners Manual TAILGATE LOCK
Your vehicle is equipped with a
tailgate lock designed to prevent
theft of the tailgate.
²Insert ignition key and turn to the
right to engage lock.
²Turn ignition key to the left to
un

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001  Owners Manual CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED)
Your vehicle may be equipped with a cargo cage designed to extend the
pickup box for larger loads.
To extend the cargo cage:
1. Lower tailgate.
2. Pull the round knobs on each

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001  Owners Manual 4. Evenly push down on the cargo
cage and push the round knobs in
on each side locking it in place.
To stow the cargo cage, follow steps
one through four in reverse order.
The cargo cage may be used t

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001  Owners Manual Activating Cargo Cage Thief
Deterrent device:
The following procedure can be
done with the cargo cage in the
stowed or extended position.
1. Locate the phillips head screw in
the middle of the vertica

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001  Owners Manual To remove the cargo cage:
1. Extend the cargo cage.
2. Pull the round knobs on each side
of the cage to unlock it.
Make sure the locking clip screws
are loose before removing the cargo
cage.
3. Press

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2001  Owners Manual TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)
The tonneau cover has been designed to maximize fuel economy and
should be fully installed whenever possible.
The rear panel can be folded in half and secured behind the ca