2002 FORD EXPLORER rear

²After you have traveled 80 km (50 miles), thoroughly check your
hitch, electrical connections and trailer wheel lug nuts.
²When stopped in traffic for long periods of time in hot weather, place
the gearshift in P (Park) (automatic transmissions) or N (Neutral)
(manual transmissions). This aids engine cooling and air conditioner
efficiency.
²Vehicles with trailers should not be parked on a grade. If you must
park on a grade, place wheel chocks under the trailer's wheels.
Launching or retrieving a boat
When backing down a ramp during boat launching or retrieval,
²Do not allow the static water level to rise above the bottom edge of
the rear bumper and
²Do not allow waves to break higher than 15 cm (6 inches) above the
bottom edge of the rear bumper.
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter critical vehicle
components, adversely affecting driveability, emissions, reliability and
causing internal transmission damage.
Replace the rear axle lubricant anytime the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
Disconnect the wiring to the trailer before backing the trailer into the
water. Reconnect the wiring to the trailer after the trailer is removed
from the water.
Recreational towing (all wheels on the ground)
Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a
recreational vehicle).
These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not
damaged due to insufficient lubrication.
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Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) 4x2 vehicles
This applies to all 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel drive
capability.
An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a
Motorhome. The following recreational towing guidelines are designed to
ensure that your transmission is not damaged.
²Place the transmission in N (Neutral).
²Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph).
²Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles).
If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must
be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the
driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your
local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause
transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal
transmission components.
4x4 vehicles with electronic shift transfer case (Neutral tow kit
accessory)
On vehicles equipped with 4WD, an accessory is available that allows you
to tow your vehicle, behind another vehicle, with all the wheels on the
ground. Contact your dealer for more details. Do not tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground unless you install the neutral tow kit as
vehicle damage may occur.
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LUGGAGE RACK
Your vehicle is equipped with a roof
rack. The maximum recommended
load is 90 kg (200 lbs), evenly
distributed. If it is not possible to
distribute the load, position it as far
rearward as possible. Use the tie
down loops on the thumbwheels (if
equipped) to secure the load.
To adjust cross-bar position (if
equipped):
1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).
2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired
location.
3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar.
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 30A Radio Sense, 4x4, ABS Control
Module
2 20A Folding Mirror, Moon Roof,
Heated Seats, Moon roof
3 20A Radio, Amplifier, Power Antenna
4 5A Digital Transmission Range Sensor
5 15A Flasher Relay (Turn, Hazards)
6 10A Right Horn
7 15A Heated Mirrors
8 30A Washer Pump Relays (Front and
Rear), Front Wiper Control
9 15A Rear Wiper Coil and Contact
10 10A Heated Backlight Relay Coil,
Heated Seat Module, Temp Blend
Actuator, A/C Clutch Contact
11 Ð Not Used
12 5A Foglamp Switch,4x4module
13 5A Over Drive Cancel Switch, GEM
Start, Flex Fuel Sender
14 5A PATS Module
15 5A 4 x 4, Memory Seat Disable
16 5A Power Mirror, Security Module
(turn), Manual Climate Control
17 15A Delayed Acc. Coil, Battery Saver,
Interior Lamps
18 10A Left Horn
19 Ð Not Used
20 5A Memory Module, GEM Module
21 5A Instrument Cluster, Compass,
Flasher Coil
22 Ð Not Used
23 15A Brake Pedal Position Switch
24 15A Cigar Lighter, OBD II
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Passenger compartment fuse panel (top side)
These relays are located on the reverse side of the passenger
compartment fuse panel. To access the relays you must remove the
passenger compartment fuse panel.
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 1 Flasher Relay
Relay 2 Rear Defrost
Relay 3 Delayed Accessory Relay
Relay 4 Front Washer Pump
Relay 5 Battery Saver
Relay 6 Rear Washer Pump
Relay 7 Interior Lamps
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The high-current fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPower Distribution Box
Description
1 60A** PJB
2 20A** Door Locks
3 20A** GCC Pusher Fan (export only)
4 30A** Heated Backlight
5 40A** ABS
6 60A** Circuit Breaker
7 20A** Power Point #2
8 Ð Not Used
9 20A** Power Point #1
10 20A** ABS Module
11 40A** PTEC
12 50A** Ignition Relay
13 30A** Trailer Tow Battery
14 10A* Fog Lamps
15 5A* Memory
16 15A* Headlamp Switch
17 20A*4 x 4 (v-batt 2)
18 20A*4 x 4 (v-batt 1)
19 20A** High Beam Relay
20 30A** Electric Brake
21 Ð Not Used
22 20A** Autolmap; Low Beam
23 30A** Ignition Switch
24 10A* Rear Fog Lamps
25 20A* Security Module (horns)
26 15A* Fuel Pump
27 20A* Trailer Tow Lamps
28 10A* Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
29 60A** PJB
30 Ð Not Used
31 Ð Not Used
32 Ð Not Used
33 30A** Auxiliary Blower Motor
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Rear Relay Box
The relay box is located on the rear passenger side quarter trim panel.
To access this box you must remove the trim panel.
The relays are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay Location Description
Relay 14 Rear fog lamps-export
Relay 15 Trailer Tow back up lamps
Relay 16 Not Used
Relay 17 Rear Wipers
Relay 18 Trailer Tow Stop EAO
Relay 19 Trailer Tow Park Lamps
Relay 20 Trailer Tow Battery Charge
Relay 21 Not Used
Relay 22 Approach Lamps
Relay 23 Not Used
Diode 3 Not Used
Diode 4 Not Used
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Location of the spare tire and tools
The spare tire and tools for your vehicle are stowed in the following
locations:
Tool Location
Spare tire Under the vehicle, just in front of the rear
bumper. The Spare Tire Winch Drive Nut is
located at the rear center of the cargo area
under a lid.
Jack, lug nut wrench,
jack handleBehind the rear seat under the carpeted floor
lid in the cargo floor.
Removing the jack
1. Open liftgate and remove the
carpeted floor lid and jack cover.
2. Turn jack screw eyelet
counterclockwise and remove the
jack from the bracket.
3. Remove the lug wrench from the
bag and rotate the wrench socket
out from the handle.
Removing the spare tire
Do not use an impact wrench on
the winch drive nut. This will
damage the spare tire winch
1. Open the cover from the
carpeting on cargo floor to expose
the winch drive nut.
2. Insert the lug wrench on the
winch drive nut.
The wrench will stop moving and
forward resistance to turning will be
felt when properly engaged.
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