2006 FORD EXPLORER roof

The Safety Canopyysystem, in combination with safety belts, can help
reduce the risk of severe injuries in the event of a significant side impact
collision or rollover event.
Children 12 years old and under should always be properly restrained in
the second or third row seats (if equipped). The Safety Canopyywill
not interfere with children restrained using a properly installed child or
booster seat because it is designed to inflate downward from the
headliner above the doors along the side window openings.
The Safety Canopyysystem is designed to activate when the vehicle
sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the side crash sensor to
close an electrical circuit that initiates Safety Canopyyinflation or when
a certain likelihood of a rollover event is detected by the rollover sensor.
The Safety Canopyyis mounted to the roof side-rail sheet metal, behind
the headliner, above the first and second row seats. In certain lateral
collisions or rollover events, the Safety Canopyysystem will be
activated, regardless of which seats are occupied. The Safety Canopyyis
designed to inflate between the side window area and occupants to
further enhance protection provided in side impact collisions and rollover
events.
The fact that the Safety Canopyysystem did not activate in a collision
does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Rather, it
means the forces were not of the type sufficient to cause activation. The
Safety Canopyyis designed to inflate in certain side impact collisions or
rollover events, not in rear impact, frontal or near-frontal collisions,
unless the collision causes sufficient lateral deceleration or rollover
likelihood.
Several Safety Canopyysystem components get hot after
inflation. Do not touch them after inflation.
Seating and Safety Restraints
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Passenger compartment fuse panel
The fuse panel is located below the
instrument panel on the driver's
side.
To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel box.
The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 20A Moonroof, Adjustable pedals,
DSM, Memory lumbar motor
2 5A Microcontroller power (SJB)
3 20A Radio
4 20A OBD II connector
5 5A Moonroof
CB1 4
3
2
18
7
6
512
11
10
916
15
14
1320
19
18
1724
23
22
2128
27
26
25
Roadside Emergencies
240

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 authorized dealer.
²
Never use strong household detergents or soap, such as dish washing or
laundry liquid. These products can discolor and spot painted surfaces.
²Never wash a vehicle that is ªhot to the touchº or during exposure to
strong, direct sunlight.
²Always use a clean sponge or car wash mitt with plenty of water for
best results.
²Dry the vehicle with a chamois or soft terry cloth towel in order to
eliminate water spotting.
²It is especially important to wash the vehicle regularly during the
winter months, as dirt and road salt are difficult to remove and cause
damage to the vehicle.
²Immediately remove items such as gasoline, diesel fuel, bird droppings
and insect deposits because they can cause damage to the vehicle's
paintwork and trim over time.
²Remove any exterior accessories, such as antennas, before entering a
car wash.
²Suntan lotions and insect repellents can damage any painted
surface; if these substances come in contact with your vehicle,
wash off as soon as possible.
²If your vehicle is equipped with running boards, do not use
rubber, plastic and vinyl protectant products on the running
board surface, as the area may become slippery.
WAXING
Applying Motorcraft Paint Sealant (ZC-45) to your vehicle every six
months will assist in reducing minor scratches and paint damage.
²Wash the vehicle first.
²Do not use waxes that contain abrasives; use Motorcraft Premium
Liquid Wax (ZC-53-A), which is available from your authorized dealer,
or an equivalent quality product.
²Do not allow paint sealant to come in contact with any non-body
(low-gloss black) colored trim, such as grained door handles, roof
racks, bumpers, side moldings, mirror housings or the windshield cowl
area. The paint sealant will ªgrayº or stain the parts over time.
Cleaning
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ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L SOHC V6
engine4.6L 3V V8
engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Ignition system EDIS Coil on Plug
Spark plug gap 0.052±0.056 inch
(1.32±1.42 mm)0.040±0.050 inch
(1.02±1.27 mm)
1
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.8:11Spark plug gap is not adjustable
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4-Door 4x2 or 4x4 XLT Model -
Inches (mm)
(1) Overall length 193.4 (4912.3)
(2) Overall width 73.7 (1872.5)
(3) Maximum height* 72.8 (1849.1)
(4) Wheelbase 113.7 (2888.7)
(5) Track width, front 60.9 (1547.5)
(5) Track width, rear 62 (1574.3)
* Height includes roof rack and corss bars with P235/65R18 tire
Maintenance and Specifications
313

Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................304
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................272
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................246, 250
positioning .......................246, 252
storage .....................246, 249±250
Jump-starting your vehicle ......256
K
Keyless entry system ...............106
autolock ...........................108±109
Keys
positions of the ignition .........207
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............46±47
daytime running light ...............43
fog lamps ...................................42
interior lamps ...........................46
Liftgate ................................96, 102
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........210
Load limits .................................192
Loading instructions .................199
Locks
autolock ...........................108±109
childproof ................................100
doors ..........................................98
Lubricant specifications ...310, 313
Lug nuts ....................................255Luggage rack ...............................97
Lumbar support, seats .....116, 119
M
Message center ...............69, 80±81
english/metric button .........73, 85
system check button ..........72, 84
warning messages ...............77, 91
Mirrors .........................................53
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................58
fold away ...................................59
heated ........................................59
side view mirrors (power) .......58
Moon roof ....................................64
Motorcraft parts ........274, 294, 307
N
Navigation system .......................34
O
Octane rating ............................298
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................281
P
Parking brake ............................211
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....307
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................127
Pedals (see Power adjustable
foot pedals) .................................59
Power adjustable foot pedals .....59
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................243
Power door locks ........................98
Index
323

Power mirrors .............................58
Power point .................................55
Power steering ..........................215
fluid, checking and adding ....304
fluid, refill capacity ................308
fluid, specifications .........310, 313
Power Windows ...........................57
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................216
R
Radio ................................21, 25, 29
Rear window defroster ...............41
Relays ........................................238
Remote entry system ...............101
illuminated entry ....................105
opening the trunk ...................102
Reverse sensing system ...........224
Roadside assistance ..................235
Roof rack .....................................97
S
Safety Belt Maintenance ..........140
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) ............126,
129±134
Safety Canopy ...........150, 152±153
Safety defects, reporting ..........268
Safety restraints ........126, 129±134
belt minder .............................136
extension assembly ................135
for adults .........................130±133
for children .....................155±156
Occupant Classification
Sensor ......................................127safety belt maintenance .........140
warning light and chime ........136
Safety seats for children ..........160
Safety Compliance
Certification Label ....................315
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) .............126
Seats ..........................................114
child safety seats ....................160
front seats ...............................115
heated ......................................119
memory seat ...................102, 118
Setting the clock
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................29
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................307, 313
Special notice
ambulance conversions ..............8
utility-type vehicles ....................8
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................310, 313
Speed control ..............................60
Starting your vehicle ........207, 209
jump starting ..........................256
Steering wheel
controls ......................................62
tilting .........................................53
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................53
Tire Pressure Monitoring
System (TPMS)
Driving .....................................230
Roadside Emergencies ...........246
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....186
Warning Displays ..........18, 77, 91
Index
324