It will have a fuel consumption of 3. To free up interior space on the center console for equipment, the transmission is fitted with a column-mounted shifter. Use 1 First gear and set the parking brake fully. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone. The Explorer has been offered with a number of powertrain layouts during its production.
Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Insert the left and right safety belt tongues into the left and right slots of the crotch buckle. That is 1,500 lb 680 kg greater than the towing capacity stated for the Explorer America concept and 2,115 lb 959 kg less than the outgoing Explorer's towing capacity, although that was only available with the 4. Apply the brake and shift into N Neutral. In an effort to better differentiate the model line from the Ford Ranger, Ford stylists redesigned the vehicle, giving the Explorer a model-specific exterior.
Rollover risk is inherently higher in truck-based vehicles, like the Explorer, than in ordinary passenger cars, as modification for bulky 4-wheel-drive hardware requires increases in height to avoid compromising ground clearance raising the center of gravity , while a short wheelbase further reduces stability. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. This is a special lockout feature that protects you from accidentally shifting into R Reverse when you downshift from 5 Overdrive. Foglamp control if equipped Turn on the low-beam headlamps and press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. In early 2000, the was introduced, which was a mid-size pickup truck; offered with a crew cab with a short pickup bed, the Sport Trac was based on the five-door Explorer. Archived from on June 15, 2013. Do not use the speed control in heavy traffic or on roads that are winding, slippery, or unpaved. It also mates with a 10-speed automatic and sees an increase in towing capacity, to 5,600 lb 2,540 kg. If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close.
Terrain Management System Default start selection: mode Subsequent modes are selected by turning the control dial. A spark may cause an explosion of the gases that surround the battery. The engine may misfire or run poorly. Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Bring the vehicle to a stop.
Coinciding with the lower cargo floor, on nearly all models, a folding third-row seat was either standard or an option, bringing seating capacity to seven. Place the gearshift in N Neutral automatic transmission or depress the clutch manual transmission. With the addition of independent rear suspension, several functional changes were brought as part of the redesign. The first four generations offered rear-wheel drive as standard, with part-time four-wheel drive and all-wheel drive options; the fifth generation offered front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive, while the sixth generation reverted to rear-wheel drive with optional all-wheel drive. Air bags are sewn into the inside of the seat belts, and inflate with cold air to prevent burns. The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine may overheat. Pull both Velcro straps to release the child seat cushion.
If the ignition system gets wet, the vehicle may stall. Install and tighten the fill plug. Turn off the engine and remove the key. Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of vehicle control. For 2008, Ford added side curtain airbags across the Explorer range.
The U152 program began in 1995, with the final design being chosen in 1997 and frozen for production in February 1998, with development ending in 2000. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the position. It featured , an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, foglamps, a center roof console with compass and outside thermometer, unique wheels and grille, and an automatic transmission as standard equipment. Archived from on September 2, 2011. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt and water from entering the reservoir.
To install the shade: 1. Ford recommended a tire inflation of only 26 pounds per square inch 179 kPa likely contributing to the tread separation problem by causing the tires to operate at higher than normal temperatures. While most certified pre-owned programs transfer and extend the existing new car warranty terms, others offer a warranty that simply represents an additional year and mileage value. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar both cross-bars are adjustable. Also, a and became standard equipment.