To begin, Remove the Negative battery cable, your throttle body cover, and intake and set them aside. Using your fan clutch removal tool, or wrench and screwdriver, remove the nut holding the fan to the water pump. On the Sport Trac it is standard right hand thread. Once it is off, be careful not let it hit the radiator, or this could cause damage. Now remove the 2 10mm bolts holding the fan shroud to the radiator. Now remove the fan and shroud as 1 piece. Once removed, there should be a nice sized gap in your engine bay.
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Explorer delivers versatility and rugged capabilities with the guts to meet the hectic demands of your lifestyle. With towing of up to 7,115 pounds, the choice of a spirited 292 hp 4.6L V8 engine and seating for up to seven passengers, Explorer is designed to deliver.
KEY FEATURES
• Standard 210 hp 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with 5-speed automatic transmission
• Optional 292 hp 4.6L 3-valve V8 engine with 6-speed automatic transmission
• Tows trailers up to 7,115 lbs. when properly equipped (4.6L V8/4×4)
• Independent rear suspension tackles rough terrain and uneven road surfaces with ease
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In the late 1990’s and early 2000’s several accidents were reported of Ford Explorers equipped with Firestone tires rolling over as a consequence of tires’ failures. By the end of 2000 the death toll was estimated at more than 250, and some 3,000 incidents had been associated with ‘defective’ Firestone tires mounted on Ford Explorers. These problems were frequently encountered in Saudi Arabia and Venezuela but also occurred in mid-western US. The US reports triggered a crisis for the two companies.
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Terrain management adapts the responses of the vehicle’s engine, transmission, 4WD system, and stability control system to match the demands of the terrain. It optimizes driveability and comfort as well as maximizing traction. The terrain management knob located on the center console can be shifted on the fly, enabling the following settings:
Snow
this program should be used where a firm surface is covered with loose or slippery material. Surfaces covered in packed snow, ice, water, grass, gravel or a thin coating of sand, for example.
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The program cassette in the Multi-Tester pro is the component which gives the diagnostic equipment its unique test performance. The program cassette can easily be changed to set the Multi-Tester pro up quickly for the diagnostic task at hand. The Multi-Tester pro software is available in two levels of functionality, Plus line and Pro line. This manual covers the operation of the Plus line cartridge. The Plus line cartridge has the following functions: engine DTC:s and monitor list, airbag DTC:s, ABS DTC:s and snapshots. This fault-finding instruction describes the serial application for trouble shooting via the diagnostic connector on Mercedes.
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