Ford 2000 Explorer Owner's Manual page 151

2. Make sure the headlamps and vehicle accessories are off.
If starting a vehicle with an automatic transmission:
Make sure the parking brake is
set.
Make sure the gearshift is in P
(Park).
If starting a vehicle with a manual
transmission:
Make sure the parking brake is
set.
Push the clutch pedal to the
floor.
3. Turn the key to 4 (ON) without
turning the key to 5 (START).
If there is difficulty in turning the
key, firmly rotate the steering wheel
left and right until the key turns
freely. This condition may occur
when:
front wheels are turned
front wheel is against the curb
4
3
2
1
Starting
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