Table Of Contents - Ford 2007 Explorer Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents1
Introduction4
Safety And Environment Protection5
Protecting The Environment5
Breaking-In Your Vehicle6
Special Instructions6
Service Data Recording7
Event Data Recording7
Notice To Owners Of Pickup Trucks And Utility Type Vehicles8
Using Your Vehicle With A Snowplow8
Using Your Vehicle As An Ambulance8
Cell Phone Use8
Export Unique Vehicle Specific Information9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary10
Instrument Cluster12
Warning Lights And Chimes12
Standard Instrument Cluster12
Optional Instrument Cluster12
Powertrain Malfunction Indicator13
Service Engine Soon: Service13
Brake System Warning Light14
Anti-Lock Brake System14
Airbag Readiness14
Safety Belt15
Engine Oil Pressure15
Engine Coolant Temperature15
Low Tire Pressure Warning16
Speed Control16
O/D Off16
Advancetrac17
Four Wheel Drive Low17
Four Wheel Drive High17
Low Fuel17
Gauges18
Turn Signal18
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime18
Headlamps On Warning Chime18
Speedometer19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge19
Odometer19
Trip Odometer20
Tachometer20
Fuel Gauge20
Entertainment Systems21
Audio Systems21
Quick Start — How To Get Going21
Listening To The Radio21
Listening To Satellite Radio22
Listening To A Cd/Mp322
Am/Fm Single Cd/Mp3 Satellite Compatible Sound System25
Accessory Delay25
Am/Fm Stereo With Cd25
Am/Fm Stereo With In-Dash Six Cd31
Auxiliary Input Jack38
Required Equipment38
To Play Your Portable Music Player Using The Auxiliary Input Jack38
Troubleshooting39
General Audio Information39
Radio Frequencies39
Radio Reception Factors39
Cd/Cd Player Care40
Mp3 Track And Folder Structure40
Sample Mp3 Structure41
Satellite Radio Information41
Satellite Radio Reception Factors41
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number (Esn)42
Family Entertainment System44
Quick Start45
To Play A Dvd In The Dvd System45
To Play A Cd In The Dvd System45
To Play An Mp3 Disc In The Dvd System46
To Play An Auxiliary Source Through The Dvd System46
To Listen To Audio Over The Headphones (Dual Play Mode)47
Using The Infrared (Ir) Wireless Headphones48
Using Wired Headphones (Not Included)48
To Adjust Display Brightness48
Dvd Player Controls49
Remote Control52
Battery Replacement54
Wireless Headphones55
To Operate The Headphones56
Wired Headphones56
Operation57
Single Play/Dual Play57
Operation With An Aftermarket Audio System58
Menu Mode59
Angle Mode59
Aspect Ratio59
Language60
Subtitles60
Audio Cds61
Playing Mp3 Discs61
Mp3 Disc Quality Factors62
Several Factors Can Effect Disc Playback Quality62
Cd, Mp3 And Cd Player Care63
Playing A Dvd63
Slow Play64
Frame By Frame65
Headphone/Auxiliary Jacks65
Audio Displays66
Audio Interaction66
Parental Control For The Dvd System66
General Information67
Safety Information67
Care And Service Of The Dvd Player69
Environmental Extremes69
Temperature Extremes69
Humidity And Moisture Condensation69
Foreign Substances70
Cleaning The Liquid Crystal Display (Lcd) Flip-Down Screen70
Cleaning Dvd And Cd Discs70
Compatibility With Aftermarket Audio Systems70
Navigation System70
Climate Controls71
Manual Heating And Air Conditioning71
Temperature Selection71
Air Flow Selections71
Operating Tips72
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (Datc) System73
Auxiliary System76
Front Auxiliary Controls76
Floor Console Climate Controls76
Auxiliary Passenger Climate Control76
Rear Window Defroster77
Heated Windshield Control77
Lights79
Headlamp Control79
Autolamp Control79
Foglamp Control79
Daytime Running Lamps (Drl)80
To Activate Drl80
High Beams80
Flash To Pass80
Panel Dimmer Control81
Headlamp Aim Adjustment81
Turn Signal Control82
Interior Lamps83
Bulb Replacement83
Dome/Reading Lamps83
Cargo/Reading Lamps83
Using The Right Bulbs84
Replacing Exterior Bulbs84
Replacing The Interior Bulbs84
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs85
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal/Sidemarker Bulbs86
Replacing Tail/Brake/Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs86
Replacing Foglamp Bulbs87
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulbs87
Replacing High-Mount Brakelamp Bulb88
Driver Controls89
Multi-Function Lever89
Windshield Wiper89
Windshield Washer89
Tilt Steering Column90
Illuminated Visor Mirror90
Steering Wheel Adjustment90
Overhead Console91
Slide On Rod Feature91
Storage Compartment91
Installing A Garage Door Opener92
Center Console92
Rear Center Console Features93
Auxiliary Power Point (12Vdc)93
Cigar/Cigarette Lighter94
Rear Auxiliary Power Point94
Power Windows94
Automatic Dimming Inside Rear View Mirror95
One Touch Down95
Window Lock95
Exterior Mirrors96
Power Side View Mirrors96
Fold-Away Mirrors96
Heated Outside Mirrors96
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals97
Setting Speed Control97
Resuming A Set Speed98
Increasing Speed While Using Speed Control99
Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control99
Turning Off Speed Control99
Steering Wheel Controls100
Audio Control Features100
Climate Control Features101
Moon Roof102
Navigation Control Features102
To Open The Moon Roof102
To Close The Moon Roof102
Homelink Wireless Control System103
Programming104
Gate Operator & Canadian Programming105
Operating The Homelink Wireless Control System106
Erasing Homelink Buttons106
Reprogramming A Single Homelink Button106
Standard Message Center107
Selectable Features107
Info Menu107
Distance To Empty (Dte)107
Average Fuel Economy (Afe)108
Setup Menu108
System Check109
Units (English/Metric)110
Autolamp111
Autolock111
Autounlock112
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (If Equipped)112
Oil Life Start Value112
Compass Display113
Compass Zone Adjustment113
Compass Calibration Adjustment114
System Warnings115
Optional Message Center (If Equipped)118
Reset118
Instantaneous Fuel Economy120
Fuel Used121
Trip Elapsed Drive Time121
Blank Display121
Running Boards125
Easy Entry/Exit Seat125
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid)126
Automatic Power Deploy132
Automatic Power Stow132
Manual Power Deploy132
Positive Retention Floor Mat133
Cargo Cover134
Cargo Management System134
7 Passenger Stowage134
Rear Liftgate135
5 Passenger Stowage135
Luggage Rack136
To Adjust Cross-Bar Position136
Locks And Security137
Keys137
Power Door Locks137
Smart Unlocking Feature137
Deactivating/Activating Autolock138
Power Door Unlock/Lock Procedure138
Keyless Entry Key Pad Procedure138
Message Center Procedure139
Deactivating/Activating Autounlock139
Power Door Lock/Unlock Inhibit Feature141
Childproof Door Locks142
Remote Entry System142
Two Step Door Unlocking143
One Step Door Unlocking143
Switching From Two Step To One Step Door Unlocking143
Anti-Theft System143
Locking The Doors/Liftgate144
Sounding A Panic Alarm144
Memory Seats/Adjustable Pedals/Easy Entry-Exit Feature144
Activating The Memory Seat Feature144
Deactivating The Memory Seat Feature145
Replacing The Battery145
Replacing Lost Remote Entry Transmitters146
How To Reprogram Your Remote Entry Transmitters146
Illuminated Entry147
Keyless Entry System148
Programming A Personal Entry Code148
Erasing Personal Code149
Anti-Scan Feature149
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System150
Anti-Theft Indicator150
Automatic Arming151
Automatic Disarming151
Replacement Keys151
Programming Spare Keys151
Adjustable Head Restraints153
Seating And Safety Restraints153
Adjusting The Front Manual Seat154
Using The Manual Lumbar Support155
Adjusting The Front Power Seat155
Using The Power Lumbar Support157
Memory Seats And Adjustable Pedals157
Heated Seats158
Rear Seats158
Folding Down The 2Nd Row 60/40 Seats And Bucket Seats158
To Return The Seat To The Upright Position159
Placing The 2Nd Row 60/40 Seats In Cargo Mode160
Adjusting The 2Nd Row Seat For E-Z Entry161
To Return The Seat To A Seating Position162
Exiting The 3Rd Row163
3Rd Row Folding Seat163
3Rd Row Power Folding Seat164
Safety Restraints165
Personal Safety System165
How Does The Personal Safety System Work?166
Driver And Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints166
Front Crash Severity Sensor166
Driver's Seat Position Sensor167
Front Passenger Sensing System167
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors167
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners168
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors168
Determining If The Personal Safety System Is Operational168
Safety Restraints Precautions169
Energy Management Feature170
Combination Lap And Shoulder Belts170
Vehicle Sensitive Mode171
Automatic Locking Mode171
When To Use The Automatic Locking Mode171
How To Use The Automatic Locking Mode172
How To Disengage The Automatic Locking Mode172
Safety Belt Pretensioner173
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment174
Second Row Comfort Guide174
Safety Belt Extension Assembly175
Safety Belt Warning Light And Indicator Chime175
To Adjust The Comfort Guide175
Conditions Of Operation176
Belt-Minder176
One Time Disable179
Deactivating/Activating The Belt-Minder Feature179
Safety Belt Maintenance180
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (Srs)181
Important Srs Precautions181
To Properly Position Yourself Away From The Airbag182
Children And Airbags183
How Does The Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?183
If The Airbag Readiness Lamp Is Lit189
Determining If The System Is Operational189
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System190
How Does The Side Airbag System Work?190
Safety Canopy System192
How Does The Safety Canopy System Work?193
Disposal Of Airbags And Airbag Equipped Vehicles195
Safety Restraints For Children195
Important Child Restraint Precautions195
Children And Safety Belts196
Child Booster Seats196
When Children Should Use Booster Seats196
Types Of Booster Seats197
The Importance Of Shoulder Belts199
Safety Seats For Children200
Child And Infant Or Child Safety Seats200
Attaching Child Safety Seats With Tether Straps204
Tires, Wheels And Loading210
Notice To Utility Vehicle And Truck Owners210
Vehicle Characteristics210
4Wd And Awd Systems (If Equipped)210
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles211
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading212
Traction Aa A B C213
Temperature A B C213
Tires213
Glossary Of Tire Terminology213
Inflating Your Tires214
Tire Inflation214
To Check The Pressure In Your Tire(S)216
Tire Care216
Inspecting Your Tires216
Tire Wear217
Damage217
U.s. Dot Tire Identification Number (Tin)218
Tire Replacement Requirements218
Safety Practices219
Highway Hazards220
Tire And Wheel Alignment220
Tire Rotation220
Information Contained On The Tire Sidewall221
Information on "P" Type Tires222
Information on "T" Type Tires226
Location Of The Tire Label226
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)227
Changing Tires With Tpms228
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (Tpms)228
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed228
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly228
When Inflating Your Tires230
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure230
Snow Tires And Chains231
Vehicle Loading – With And Without A Trailer231
Vehicle Curb Weight232
Payload232
Cargo Weight233
Gawr (Gross Axle Weight Rating)234
Gvw (Gross Vehicle Weight)234
Gvwr234
Gcw (Gross Combined Weight)235
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)235
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight235
Tongue Load Or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight235
Steps For Determining The Correct Load Limit236
Calculating The Load Your Vehicle Can Carry/Tow237
Trailer Towing238
Gcwr (Gross Combined Weight Rating)/Trailer Weight239
Preparing To Tow240
Hitches240
Safety Chains241
Trailer Brakes241
Trailer Lamps241
Driving While You Tow242
When Towing A Trailer242
Servicing After Towing242
Trailer Towing Tips242
Launching Or Retrieving A Boat243
Recreational Towing (All Wheels On The Ground)243
Rear Wheel Drive (Rwd) 4X2 Vehicles244
4Wd Vehicles With Electronic Shift Transfer Case244
Driving245
Starting245
Positions Of The Ignition245
Preparing To Start Your Vehicle245
Important Safety Precautions246
Before Starting The Vehicle246
Engine Block Heater248
Starting The Engine248
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes248
Important Ventilating Information248
Brakes249
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (Abs)249
Using Abs249
Abs Warning Lamp249
Parking Brake250
Traction Control™/Advancetrac251
Roll Stability Control253
Advancetrac With Rsc Button And Icon Functionality253
Advancetrac With Rsc Features254
Steering255
To Help Prevent Damage To The Power Steering System255
Preparing To Drive256
Automatic Transmission Operation256
Brake-Shift Interlock256
Driving With A 5–Speed Automatic Transmission258
To Put Your Vehicle In Gear259
To Put Your Vehicle In P (Park)259
D (Drive) Without Overdrive260
Forced Downshifts261
Driving With A 6–Speed Automatic Transmission261
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud Or Snow264
Reverse Sensing System264
Audible Warnings265
Four-Wheel Drive (4Wd) Operation266
System Indicator Lights267
Using The Control Trac 4Wd System267
Shifting To/From 4X4 Low (4Wd Low)267
Driving Off-Road With Truck And Utility Vehicles268
Basic Operating Principles268
If Your Vehicle Goes Off The Edge Of The Pavement268
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck269
Emergency Maneuvers269
Parking270
4Wd Systems271
Normal Characteristics271
Sand271
Mud And Water271
Driving Through Deep Water May Damage The Transmission272
Driving On Hilly Or Sloping Terrain272
Driving On Snow And Ice273
Maintenance And Modifications274
Driving Through Water275
Roadside Emergencies276
Getting Roadside Assistance276
Using Roadside Assistance277
Hazard Flasher Switch278
Fuel Pump Shut-Off Switch278
Fuses And Relays279
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating And Color280
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel281
Fuses281
Power Distribution Box283
High-Current Fuses284
Changing The Tires287
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information287
Stopping And Securing The Vehicle289
Location Of The Spare Tire And Tools290
Removing The Jack And Tools291
Removing The Spare Tire291
Changing The Spare Tire292
Stowing The Flat/Spare Tire295
Re-Stowing The Jack And Tools296
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications296
Jump Starting297
Preparing Your Vehicle297
Connecting The Jumper Cables298
Removing The Jumper Cables300
Wrecker Towing302
Customer Assistance304
Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)310
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)311
Cleaning312
Washing The Exterior312
Exterior Chrome312
Waxing313
Paint Chips313
Aluminum Wheels And Wheel Covers313
4.0L Sohc V6 Engine314
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts315
Windows And Wiper Blades315
4.6L V8 Engine315
Instrument Panel / Interior Trim And Cluster Lens316
Interior317
Leather Seats318
Underbody318
Ford And Lincoln Mercury Car Care Products318
Maintenance And Specifications320
Service Recommendations320
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle320
Working With The Engine Off320
Opening The Hood321
Identifying Components In The Engine Compartment322
Windshield Washer Fluid324
Checking And Adding Washer Fluid For The Liftgate324
Changing The Wiper Blades325
Engine Oil325
Checking The Engine Oil325
Adding Engine Oil327
Engine Oil Recommendations328
Battery330
Engine Coolant332
Checking Engine Coolant332
Adding Engine Coolant334
Recycled Engine Coolant336
Coolant Refill Capacity336
Severe Climates336
What You Should Know About Fail-Safe Cooling337
Fail-Safe Cooling And Engine Oil Overheat Mode (4.6L V8 Only)337
When Fail-Safe Cooling Mode Is Activated338
Fuel Filter338
What You Should Know About Automotive Fuels338
Fuel Information338
Fuel Filler Cap341
When Fueling Your Vehicle341
Choosing The Right Fuel342
Octane Recommendations342
Fuel Quality343
Cleaner Air343
Running Out Of Fuel343
Essentials Of Good Fuel Economy344
Measuring Techniques344
Filling The Tank344
Calculating Fuel Economy344
Driving Style — Good Driving And Fuel Economy Habits345
Habits345
Maintenance346
Conditions346
Epa Window Sticker346
Emission Control System347
On Board Diagnostics (Obd-Ii)348
Readiness For Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing349
Power Steering Fluid349
Transmission Fluid350
Brake Fluid350
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid350
Transfer Case Fluid351
Driveline Universal Joint And Slip Yoke351
Air Filter352
Changing The Air Filter Element352
Motorcraft Part Numbers353
Maintenance Product Specifications And Capacities354
Engine Data358
Engine Drivebelt Routing358
Identifying Your Vehicle359
Safety Compliance Certification Label359
Vehicle Identification Number359
Transmission/Transaxle Code Designations360
Accessories361
Index363