2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT Owners Manual

Rear air deflector
Running bars
Skid plate
Tow hooks (front)
Universal floor mats, carpeted
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•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.
•The 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.
•Mobile 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.)
•Ford cannot assume responsibility for any adverse effects or damage
that may result from the use of such equipment.
Accessories
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A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ..............................70–71, 74
and child safety seats ..............72
description ..........................71, 74
disposal ......................................77
driver air bag ......................73, 75
indicator light .....................74, 76
operation .............................73, 75
passenger air bag ...............73, 75
side air bag ................................74
Air cleaner filter .......................167
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..........................90–91
Audio system (see Radio) ...14, 18
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive ...................................94
fluid, refill capacities ..............167
fluid, specification ..................172
Auxiliary power point .................35
Axle
lubricant specifications...170, 172
refill capacities ........................167
traction lok ................................92
B
Battery
replacement, specifications ...167
BeltMinder ...................................66
Brakes ..........................................90
anti-lock ...............................90–91
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .............................90
fluid, refill capacities ..............167
fluid, specifications .........170, 172
lubricant specifications...170, 172
parking ......................................91shift interlock ............................93
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....167
Cargo area shade ..................44–45
Cassette tape player ...................18
CD-single premium .....................14
Certification Label ....................174
Child safety restraints ................77
child safety belts ......................77
Child safety seats ........................80
attaching with tether straps ....84
in front seat ..............................81
in rear seat ................................81
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............138
instrument panel ....................140
interior .....................................140
plastic parts ............................139
washing ....................................137
waxing .....................................137
wheels ......................................138
wiper blades ............................139
woodtone trim ........................140
Clutch
operation while driving ............96
recommended shift speeds ......96
Compass/temperature display ...42
Console ........................................34
floor ...........................................34
overhead ....................................34
rear ............................................36
Controls
power seat .................................56
Coolant
refill capacities ........................167
specifications ..................170, 172
Index
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Customer Assistance ................111
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................141
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................130
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............134
Getting roadside assistance ...111
Getting the service you
need .........................................128
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................135
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................131
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................134
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........170
Driving under special
conditions ............................99, 101
sand .........................................100
snow and ice ...........................102
through water .........................103
E
Engine ........................................172
cleaning ...................................138
lubrication
specifications ..................170, 172
refill capacities ........................167
service points ..........................144
starting after a collision .........112
Engine block heater ...................90
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................167
refill capacities ........................167specifications ..................170, 172
Exhaust fumes ............................90
F
Floor mats ...................................44
Fluid capacities .........................167
Foglamps .....................................24
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .........98
description ................................98
driving off road .........................99
electronic shift ..........................99
indicator light ...........................98
preparing to drive your
vehicle .......................................92
Fuel
capacity ...................................167
filling your vehicle with fuel...155
filter, specifications ................167
fuel pump shut-off switch .....112
octane rating ...........................172
G
Garage door opener ....................35
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating ...............................105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating .......................103, 105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
H
Head restraints ...........................58
Index
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Headlamps
aiming ........................................25
autolamp system .......................24
flash to pass ..............................25
high beam .................................25
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................22
I
Ignition .................................86, 172
Infant seats (see Safety seats)...80
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................140
cluster ..........................................8
K
Keyless entry system .................51
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........86
L
Lamps
autolamp system .................24, 37
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................28
fog lamps ...................................24
high beams ................................25
instrument panel, dimming .....25
interior lamps ...........................27
Liftgate ........................................46
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............90
Load limits .................................103
GAWR ......................................103
GVWR ......................................103
trailer towing ..........................103Loading instructions .................105
Locks
childproof ..................................47
Lubricant specifications ...170, 172
Lumbar support, seats .........57–58
M
Manual transmission ...................96
fluid capacities ........................167
lubricant specifications ..........172
reverse .......................................97
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................38
fold away ...................................38
side view mirrors (power) .......38
Moon roof ....................................41
Motorcraft parts ........................167
P
Parking brake ..............................91
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....167
Power steering ............................91
fluid, refill capacity ................167
fluid, specifications .........170, 172
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ..........................................92
R
Radio ......................................14, 18
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors ...........47
Roadside assistance ..................111
Index
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S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................60–64
Safety defects, reporting ..........136
Safety restraints ....................60–64
belt minder ...............................66
cleaning the safety belts ..........69
extension assembly ..................69
for adults .............................61–64
for children ...............................77
warning light and chime ..........65
Safety seats for children ............80
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................60
Seats ............................................55
child safety seats ......................80
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................167, 172
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................170, 172
Speed control ..............................39
Starting your vehicle ......86–87, 89
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................33
T
Tires ...................................162–163
tire grades ...............................163treadwear ................................163
Towing .......................................105
recreational towing .................110
trailer towing ..........................105
Traction-lok rear axle .................92
Transmission ...............................93
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................161
fluid, refill capacities ..............167
lubricant specifications...170, 172
manual operation ......................96
Turn signal ..................................27
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................172
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................174
Vehicle loading ..........................103
Ventilating your vehicle .............90
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Water, Driving through .............103
Windows
power .........................................37
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................32
replacing wiper blades .............33
Index
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