2004 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

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FORD EXPLORER 2004 3.G Owners Manual ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE
To order the publications in this portfolio, contact Helm, Incorporated at:
HELM, INCORPORATED
P.O. Box 07150
Detroit, Michigan 48207
Or call:
For a free publi

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FORD EXPLORER 2004 3.G Owners Manual 3. The vehicle is out of service for repair of nonconformities for a total of
more than 30 calendar days (not necessarily all at one time)
In the case of 1 or 2 above, the consumer must also notify th

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FORD EXPLORER 2004 3.G Owners Manual WASHING THE EXTERIOR
Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or lukewarm water and a neutral
Ph shampoo, such as Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A), which is available
from your dealer.
•Never use stro

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FORD EXPLORER 2004 3.G Owners Manual PAINT CHIPS
Your dealer has touch-up paint and sprays to match your vehicle’s color.
Take your color code (printed on a sticker in the driver’s door jam) to
your dealer to ensure you get the corre

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FORD EXPLORER 2004 3.G Owners Manual •Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning
the engine.
4.0L SOHC V6 Engine
4.6L V8 Engine
•Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine m

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FORD EXPLORER 2004 3.G Owners Manual PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS
Use only approved products to clean plastic parts. These products are
available from your dealer.
•For routine cleaning, use Motorcraft Detail Wash (ZC-3–A).

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FORD EXPLORER 2004 3.G Owners Manual •Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the
finish.
INTERIOR
For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and safety belts:
•Remove dust and loose dirt with a vacuum cleaner.
•Remove lig

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FORD EXPLORER 2004 3.G Owners Manual FORD, LINCOLN AND MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS
Your Ford, Lincoln or Mercury dealer has many quality products available
to clean your vehicle and protect its finishes. These quality products
have been sp