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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual Driving while you tow
When towing a trailer:
•To ensure proper “break-in” of powertrain components, do not trailer
tow during the first 1,000 miles (1,600 km) of a new vehicle.
•To ensure prop

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual •If you will be towing a trailer frequently in hot weather, hilly
conditions, at GCWR, or any combination of these factors, consider
refilling your rear axle with synthetic gear lube if not already

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual RECREATIONAL TOWING
Follow these guidelines if you have a need for recreational (RV) towing.
An example of recreational towing would be towing your vehicle behind
a motorhome. These guidelines are des

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual STARTING
Positions of the ignition
1. Off — shuts off the engine and all
accessories/locks the steering wheel,
gearshift lever and allows key
removal.
2. Accessory — allows the electrical
accessor

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual Starting the engine
1. Turn the key to 3 (on) without
turning the key to 4 (start). If there
is difficulty in turning the key,
rotate the steering wheel until the
key turns freely. This condition may

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual •Be sure that areas where the vehicle is parked are clean and clear of
all combustibles such as petroleum products, dust, rags, paper and
similar items.
•Be sure that the engine block heater, heat

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual ADVANCETRACWITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL™ (RSC)
STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM
WARNING:Vehicle modifications involving braking system,
aftermarket roof racks, suspension, steering system, tire
constru

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FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC 2009  Owners Manual The AdvanceTracwith RSCsystem provides the following stability
enhancement features for certain driving situations:
•Traction Control (TCS), which functions to help avoid drive-wheel
spin and loss