2001 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC ECU

3. The fuel cap may not have been properly installed and securely
tightened.
These temporary malfunctions can be corrected by filling the fuel tank
with high quality fuel of the recommended octane and/or properly
installing and securely tightening the gas cap. After three driving cycles
without these or any other temporary malfunctions present, theCheck
Enginelight should turn off. (A driving cycle consists of a cold engine
startup followed by mixed city/highway driving.) No additional vehicle
service is required.
If theCheck Enginelight remains on, have your vehicle serviced at the
first available opportunity.
Light is blinking:
Engine misfire is occurring which could damage your catalytic converter.
You should drive in a moderate fashion (avoid heavy acceleration and
deceleration) and have your vehicle serviced at the first available
opportunity.
Under engine misfire conditions, excessive exhaust temperatures
could damage the catalytic converter, the fuel system, interior
floor coverings or other vehicle components, possibly causing a fire.
Check fuel cap
Momentarily illuminates when the
ignition is turned to the ON position
to ensure your bulb is working.
When this light turns on, check the
fuel filler cap. Continuing to operate
the vehicle with the check fuel cap light on, can activate theService
Engine Soon/Check Enginewarning light. When the fuel filler cap is
properly re-installed, the light(s) will turn off after a period of normal
driving. This period will vary depending on driving conditions.
It may take a long period of time for the system to detect an
improperly installed fuel filler cap.
For more information, refer toFuel filler capin theMaintenance and
carechapter.
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
Instrumentation
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Turn signal
Illuminates when the left or right
turn signal or the hazard lights are
turned on. If one or both of the
indicators stay on continuously or
flash faster, check for a burned-out
turn signal bulb. Refer toBulbsin theMaintenance and carechapter.
High beams
Illuminates when the high beam
headlamps are turned on.
Anti-theft system (if equipped)
Refer toSecuriLockypassive
anti-theft systemin theControls
and featureschapter.
Charging system
Illuminates when the ignition is
turned to the ON position and the
engine is off. The light also
illuminates when the battery is not
charging properly, requiring
electrical system service.
Check gage
Illuminates when the engine coolant
temperature is high, the engine oil
pressure is low or the fuel gauge is
at or near empty. The ignition must
be in the ON position for this lamp to illuminate. The lamp will also stay
illuminated after the ignition is turned to the ON position. Refer to
Engine coolant temperature gauge, Engine oil pressure gaugeor
Fuel gaugein this chapter for more information.
THEFT
CHECK
GAGE
Instrumentation
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Normal Operation
If an ªupº command is selected and the ignition is switched to OFF or
START during window travel, the window will:
1. stop if it is between the vent position and fully closed or
2. continue to move up to the vent position if it is between vent and fully
open.
If a ªdownº or ªventº command is selected and the ignition is switched to
OFF or START during window travel, the window will move to the fully
open or vent position, respectively, and then stop.
The ªdownº command is the only one allowed after the ignition has been
switched to OFF or START while the window is moving.
Bounce-Back
When the back window is moving upward and an obstacle interferes with
the window's movement, the back window will reverse direction and
move toward the fully open position. This is known as ªbounce-backº.
Security Override
If, during a bounce-back condition, the control is held in the clockwise
(ªupº) direction for at least two seconds,the back window will travel
up with no bounce-back protection. If the control is released before
the window reaches fully closed or the ignition is switched to OFF or
START, the back window will reverse direction with bounce-back
re-enabled.
The following are possible reasons for using the security override:
²Ice on the window causing a restriction.
²Window unexpectedly reverses.
Position recovery mode
If the window fails to operate in ªnormalº operation mode, the control
can be turned and held in the active position (up or down window
direction) which will move the window in increments of approximately
15mm (0.6 inches) in the selected direction. (The ªventº feature is
inoperable in this mode.) This feature allows the window to be closed.
Once the window has reached the full closed, the window should again
operate in ªnormalº operation mode. If the window still does not operate
correctly, see your dealer for service.
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OVERHEAD CONSOLE (IF EQUIPPED)
The appearance of your vehicle's overhead console will vary according to
your option package.
Storage compartment (if equipped)
Press the OPEN control to open the
storage compartment. The door will
open slightly and can be moved to
full open.
The storage compartment may be
used to secure sunglasses or a
similar object.
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)
The storage compartment can be converted to accommodate a variety of
aftermarket garage door openers:
²Remove the storage clip from the
door.
²Place Velcro hook onto side of
aftermarket transmitter opposite
of actuator control.
²Place the transmitter into storage
compartment, control down.
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Childproof door locks
When these locks are set, the rear
doors cannot be opened from the
inside. The rear doors can be
opened from the outside when the
doors are unlocked.
The childproof locks are located on
rear edge of each rear door and
must be set separately for each
door. Setting the lock for one door
will not automatically set the lock
for both doors.
Move lock control up to engage the
childproof lock. Move control down
to disengage childproof locks.
POWER SIDE VIEW MIRRORS
To adjust your mirrors:
1. Select
to adjust the left
mirror or
to adjust the right
mirror.
LOCKEDVERROUILLÉE
CHILD LOCK BELOWSECURITÉ ENFANTS CI-DESSOUS
WHEN LOCKED DOOR
WON'T OPEN FROM
INSIDE
VERROUILLÉE AINSI
LA PORTE NE PEUT
S DUYRIR DE
L'INTERIEUR
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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 to
secure a load of up to 46 kg
(100 lbs.) on the tailgate.
The cargo cage should always be
kept in the stowed position with
the tailgate closed when not in
use.
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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 the locking clips below the
middle bar and lift the cargo cage
out of the channels on the ªDº pillar.
To install the cargo cage, follow the
removal procedure in reverse order.
EXTERIOR TIEDOWN HOOKS
Exterior tiedown hooks mounted on
the side of the pickup box:
²can be used to secure loads
within the pickup box.
²can be used to secure half the
tonneau cover in an open
position.
²allow for continued use of the
stake pockets.
Each tiedown hook can secure loads
of up to 350 kg (770 lbs.) inside the
pickup box (total load not to exceed
box payload of 1000kg (2,200 lbs)).
Loads can be secured to the hooks with up to three wraps of 10 mm
rope.
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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 cab, or the
whole cover can be removed completely from the vehicle.
To avoid damage to the cover, do not operate the vehicle unless
the cover is fully installed, or securely stowed.
To avoid damage to the cover, do not stand, sit or load anything
on top of the cover.
Refer toTonneau cover carein theMaintenance and carechapter.
To open the front panel:
²Open the lock cover and unlock the front panel.
²Lift the panel to access items in the pickup box near the cab.
²To close, lower the panel down on the pickup box.
The panel will automatically lock when lowered onto the pickup
box.
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