Ford explorer owners manual 1998

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As second generation factory manual was designed almost fifteen years ago therefore many customers believe that latest features are not accessible. Typical operating range will allow you to be up to 10 meters 33 feet away from your vehicle. Page 64 Controls and features Reprogramming transmitters To reprogram all transmitters, place the key in the ignition and switch from OFF to ON eight times in a row within 10 seconds.

When completed, switch the ignition to OFF. Page 65 Controls and features 1. Enter the 5 digit entry code. The horn will chirp once if autolock was deactivated or twice one short and one long chirp if autolock was activated.

Page 66 Controls and features See also Remote entry system and Perimeter alarm system in this chapter for more information. Your vehicle has a factory-set 5 digit code that operates the keyless entry system.

You can also program your own 5 digit personal entry code. Page 67 Controls and features Erasing personal code 1. Enter the factory-set code. The system will now only respond to the factory-set code.

All doors must be fully closed for the alarm system to arm. If a door is open, the system is prearmed and is waiting for the door to close. Turn the key full travel toward the front of the vehicle to make sure the alarm disarms. Page 71 Controls and features special SecuriLock electronically coded keys provided with your vehicle. Each time you start your vehicle, the SecuriLock key is read by the SecuriLock anti-theft system.

Page 72 Controls and features Procedure to program spare SecuriLock keys to your vehicle New SecuriLock keys must have the correct mechanical key cut for your vehicle. Conventional non-SecuriLock keys cannot be programmed to your vehicle. You will need to have two previously programmed SecuriLock keys and the new unprogrammed SecuriLock key readily accessible for the Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to avoid injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.

Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Page 74 Seating and safety restraints Press the control to move the seat forward, backward, up or down. Memory seats if equipped This system allows automatic positioning of the driver seat and outside rearview mirrors to three programmable positions. The memory seat control is located on the driver door.

Page 75 Seating and safety restraints Using the power lumbar support The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Press the other side of the control to adjust softness. Page 76 Seating and safety restraints Folding rear seats if equipped If your vehicle is equipped with a built-in child seat, the seatback cannot be folded down unless the built-in child seat is fully stowed.

Press the lower release control downward to unlatch the seatback. Page 78 Seating and safety restraints All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always wear their safety belts. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle.

In a collision, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed. Page 79 Seating and safety restraints 2. To unfasten, push the red release button and remove the tongue from the buckle.

The front and rear outboard safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. The front and rear seat passenger outboard safety belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode The vehicle sensitive mode is the normal retractor mode, allowing free As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound.

Page 81 Seating and safety restraints Front safety belt height adjustment Your vehicle has safety belt height adjustments for the driver and front passenger. Adjust the height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder.

To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height control down. Page 82 if equipped , child safety seat tether bracket assemblies if equipped , and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision.

Ford recommends that all safety belt assemblies used in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. See your Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer. Children and air bags Page 85 Seating and safety restraints How does the air bag supplemental restraint system work?

The SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains sufficient longitudinal deceleration. The fact that the air bags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Page 86 Seating and safety restraints If the air bag is inflated, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately.

If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Page 87 Seating and safety restraints Disposal of air bags and air bag equipped vehicles For disposal of air bags or air bag equipped vehicles, see your local dealership or qualified technician.

Page 88 To improve the fit of lap and shoulder belts on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford recommends use of a belt-positioning booster seat that is labelled as conforming to all Federal motor vehicle safety standards.

Belt-positioning booster seats raise the child and provide a shorter, firmer seating cushion that encourages safer seating posture and better fit of lap and shoulder belts on the child. Refer to Automatic locking mode. Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage.

Page 90 Seating and safety restraints 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. Page 91 Seating and safety restraints 5. To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is extracted and a click is heard.

Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. Page 92 The anchorbracket must be installed using the instructions provided with the kit. Tether anchorage hardware kits part number D74 including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.

Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. Children not meeting these requirements should be secured in an approved aftermarket seat. Page 94 Seating and safety restraints 2. Pull both Velcro straps to release the child seat cushion. Lower the child seat cushion. Page 95 Seating and safety restraints 4.

Unfold the cushion protector flap onto adult seat cushion 5. If connected, disconnect the chest clip and buckles. Page 96 Seating and safety restraints 7. Insert the left and right safety belt tongues into the left and right slots of the crotch buckle. Verify that the indicator window on each tongue is green to ensure proper safety belt connections. If both tongues do not latch in the buckle, do not use the child seat. Page 97 Seating and safety restraints 9.

Pull on the safety belt tongues to ensure that they are both securely latched. If they are not properly latched, repeat steps seven and eight. Page 98 Seating and safety restraints Removing your child from the built-in child safety seat 1. Disconnect the chest clip by squeezing the release tabs together and pulling the two sides apart.

Press the release button on the crotch buckle. Page 99 Interlocks and attaching hardware should be inspected by a qualified technician after any collision. If the child seat was in use during a collision, Ford recommends replacing it.

Built-in child restraints not in use during a collision should be inspected and replaced if either damage This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise.

When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. Page Starting 3. Turn the key to 5 START without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. The key will return to 4 ON. If the engine does not start within five seconds, wait ten seconds and try again. Page Starting Guarding against exhaust fumes Although odorless and colorless, carbon monoxide is present in exhaust fumes.

Take precautions to avoid its dangerous effects. If you ever smell exhaust fumes of any kind inside your vehicle, have your dealer inspect and fix your vehicle immediately.

Do not drive if you smell exhaust fumes. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Page Driving light will remain on and your vehicle should be serviced as soon as possible. Page Driving Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First manual transmission.

The parking brake is not designed to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal brakes fail, the parking brake can be used to stop your vehicle in an emergency. Page Driving The air suspension shut-off switch is located in the cargo area behind the left rear quarter trim panel. Normal vehicle operation does not require any action by the driver. Page Driving Do not rock the vehicle for more than a few minutes.

The transmission and tires may be damaged or the engine may overheat. Always set the parking brake fully and make sure the gearshift is latched in P Park. Turn off the ignition whenever you leave your vehicle. Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy.

Transmission operates in gears one through four. Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift Page Driving To return to Overdrive mode, press the transmission control switch.

The TCIL will no longer be illuminated. Each time the vehicle is started, the transmission will automatically return to normal overdrive mode. Every time the vehicle is shut off and restarted, you must press the transmission control switch to cancel overdrive operation if driving in overdrive is not desired.

Make sure the gearshift is securely latched in P Park. R Reverse With the gearshift in R Reverse , the vehicle will move backward. Always come to a complete stop before shifting into and out of R Reverse. Drive — Not shown on the display. Activate by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever with the gearshift in the position.

The TCIL will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Page Driving and will shift to 1 First after the vehicle decelerates to the proper vehicle speed. Driving a manual transmission if equipped Using the clutch Vehicles equipped with a manual transmission have a starter interlock that prevents cranking the engine unless the clutch pedal is fully depressed.

Apply the brake and shift into N Neutral. Engage the parking brake. Shift into 1 First. Turn the ignition to Off. Do not park your vehicle in Neutral, it may move unexpectedly and injure someone.

Use 1 First gear and set the parking brake fully. This is a special lockout feature that protects you from accidentally shifting into R Reverse when you downshift from 5 Overdrive. It is only intended for off-road applications that require extra power including deep sand, steep grades and pulling a boat and trailer out of the water. Bring the vehicle to a stop. Depress the brake. Place the gearshift in N Neutral automatic transmission or depress the clutch manual transmission. The tires may fail and injure a passenger or bystander.

Sand When driving over sand, try to keep all four wheels on the most solid area of the trail. Do not reduce the tire pressures but shift to a lower gear and drive steadily through the terrain. Page Capacities And Specifications Driving reduces strain on the engine and the possibility of stalling. Use of front engine, four wheel and rear wheel drive are some of its impressive features.

Second generation has the best engine tuning system and it is popular worldwide for its fuel efficiency, luxurious drive and latest features. For such an expensive automobile, it becomes necessary to show great concern and maintain the features for safe driving. To achieve your objectives, customers are given 3 options. Visit our website and select manual which is designed for Explorer model years , , , , , and We are recognized worldwide for our quality pdf manuals.

Instead of purchasing cheap rated service manual based on a few hundred pages, visit our website and select reasonably priced manuals that have covered more than pages. Thousands of pages for second generation confirm that each and every repairing or maintenance job is discussed in detail. As second generation factory manual was designed almost fifteen years ago therefore many customers believe that latest features are not accessible.