2009 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC maintenance

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual •Avoid getting fuel liquid in your eyes. If fuel is splashed in the eyes,
remove contact lenses (if worn), flush with water for 15 minutes and
seek medical attention. Failure to seek proper medical

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual Use the following guidelines to avoid electrostatic charge build-up when
filling an ungrounded fuel container:
•Place approved fuel container on the ground.
•DO NOT fill a fuel container while it

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual WARNING:The fuel system may be under pressure. Remove
fuel filler cap slowly. Otherwise, fuel may spray out and injure
you or others.
WARNING:If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap,
excessive va

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual Do not be concerned if your engine sometimes knocks lightly. However, if
it knocks heavily under most driving conditions while you are using fuel
with the recommended octane rating, see your authorize

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual •TheService engine soonindicator may come on. For more
information on theService engine soon
indicator, refer to
Warning lights and chimesin theInstrument Clusterchapter.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECO

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual •Have the vehicle loading and distribution the same every time.
Your results will be most accurate if your filling method is consistent.
Calculating fuel economy
1. Fill the fuel tank completely and

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual •Revving the engine before turning it off may reduce fuel economy.
•Using the air conditioner or defroster may reduce fuel economy.
•You may want to turn off the speed control in hilly terrain i

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual EPA fuel economy estimates
Every new vehicle should have a window sticker containing EPA fuel
economy estimates. Contact your authorized dealer if the window sticker
is not supplied with your vehicle.