2010 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC coolant temperature

What you should know about fail-safe cooling
(4.6L V8 engine only)
If the engine coolant supply is depleted, this feature allows the vehicle to
be driven temporarily before incremental component damage is incurred.
The “fail-safe” distance depends on ambient temperatures, vehicle load
and terrain.
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)
If the engine coolant and/or engine oil overheat, the vehicle’s fail-safe
modes will reduce engine power to limit engine damage, even with a
total loss of coolant. The vehicle’s range and/or speed will be reduced,
depending on vehicle load, terrain, and outside temperatures.
The instrument cluster provides warnings for each mode.
•Fail-Safe Cooling Mode:The
(Service engine
soon),
(Engine oil pressure), and(Engine coolant
temperature) indicators will be on.
Along with these warning indicators, the engine coolant temperature
gauge will read in the Hot (H) area.
If the engine coolant reaches even hotter temperatures, fail-safe
cooling mode limits engine power more and disables air conditioning.
The engine will switch to alternating cylinder operation to help cool
the engine. The engine will run rough in this mode.
If continued operation increases the engine coolant temperature to a
critical range, the engine will shut down. Steering and braking effort
will increase. Once engine coolant temperature cools, the engine can
be restarted.
•Engine Oil Overheat Mode:The
(Engine coolant temperature)
indicator will be on. The instrument cluster has no separate oil
temperature indicator.
Along with the
(Engine coolant temperature) indicator, the engine
coolant temperature gauge will read in the Hot (H) area.
Oil overheat can be triggered in severe driving conditions, such as
towing heavy loads over mountainous terrain in extreme hot
temperatures. As oil temperature increases, engine and vehicle speed
will be limited. The transmission will also shift differently.
When the engine oil has cooled, the vehicle will perform normally.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the power steering fluid. Refer toscheduled maintenance
information.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant
temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the normal area
between H and C).
2. While the engine idles, turn the
steering wheel left and right several
times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level in the reservoir.
5. The fluid level should be between the MIN and MAX lines. Do not add
fluid if the level is in this range.
6. If the fluid is low, add fluid in small amounts, continuously checking
the level until it reaches the correct operating range. Be sure to put the
cap back on the reservoir. Refer toMaintenance product specifications
and capacitiesin this chapter for the proper fluid type.
BRAKE FLUID
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels between the MIN and
MAX lines are within the normal
operating range; there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are
outside of the normal operating
range, the performance of the
system could be compromised; seek
service from your authorized dealer
immediately.
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Child safety seats - booster
seats ...........................................176
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............286
instrument panel ....................288
interior .....................................289
plastic parts ............................287
washing ....................................284
waxing .....................................285
wheels ......................................285
wiper blades ............................287
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............67
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................50
AM/FM/CD .................................43
Compass, electronic
calibration .................................25
set zone adjustment ...........25, 34
Console ..................................85–86
overhead ..............................83, 88
Controls
power seat ...............................126
steering column ........................95
Coolant
checking and adding ..............304
refill capacities ................308, 326
specifications ..........................326
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................92
Customer Assistance ................251
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................336
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................281
Getting roadside assistance ...251
Getting the service you
need .........................................277Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................282
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................281
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................72
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................323
engine oil .................................297
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................324
Driving under special
conditions ..................238, 244, 248
sand .........................................246
snow and ice ...........................249
through water .................247, 250
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................67
E
Electronic message center ...20, 28
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................270
Emergency Flashers .................252
Emission control system ..........319
Engine ........................................331
cleaning ...................................286
coolant .....................................304
fail-safe cooling .......................309
idle speed control ...................302
lubrication specifications .......326
refill capacities ........................326
service points ..................294–295
starting after a collision .........253
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