Ford Explorer Sport 2002 Owner's Manual

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Instrument Cluster 8

Warning and control lights 8 Gauges 11

Entertainment Systems 14

AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 14 AM/FM stereo with CD 18 Rear seat controls 21

Climate Controls 22

Manual heating and air conditioning 22 Rear window defroster 23

Lights 24

Driver Controls 32

Windshield wiper/washer control 32 Power windows 37 Mirrors 38 Speed control 39

Locks and Security 47

Keys 47 Locks 47 Anti-theft system 53

Table of Contents

Seating and Safety Restraints 55

Seating 55 Safety restraints 60 Air bags 70 Child restraints 77

Driving 86

Starting 86 Brakes 90 Transmission operation 93

Roadside Emergencies 111

Getting roadside assistance 111 Fuses and relays 113 Changing tires 120 Jump starting 125 Wrecker towing 127

Customer Assistance 128

The dispute settlement board 131 Utilizing the mediation/arbitration 134 Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada 134 Ordering additional owner’s literature 135 Reporting safety defects (U.S. only) 136

Cleaning 137

Table of Contents

Maintenance and Specifications 143

Hood 144 Engine compartment 144 Engine oil 145 Battery 147 Fuel information 151 Part numbers 167 Refill capacities 167 Lubricant specifications 170

Accessories 175

Index 178

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Introduction

CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning

WARNING:

vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. In addition, certain fluids contained in vehicles and certain products of component wear contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

CONGRATULATIONS

Congratulations on acquiring your new Ford. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

For more information on Ford Motor Company and its products visit the following website:

• In the United States: www.ford.com

• In Canada: www.ford.ca

• In Australia: www.ford.com.au

• In Mexico: www.ford.com.mx

Additional owner information is given in separate publications.

This Owner’s Guide describes every option and model variant available and therefore some of the items covered may not apply to your particular vehicle. Furthermore, due to printing cycles it may describe options before they are generally available.

Remember to pass on the Owner’s Guide when reselling the vehicle. It is an integral part of the vehicle.

Fuel pump shut-off switch In the event of an accident the

safety switch will automatically cut off the fuel supply to the engine. The switch can also be activated through sudden vibration (e.g. collision when parking). To reset the switch, refer to the Fuel pump shut-off switch in the Roadside emergencies chapter.

Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

Warning symbols in this guide

How can you reduce the risk of personal injury and prevent possible damage to others, your vehicle and its equipment? In this guide, answers to such questions are contained in comments highlighted by the warning triangle symbol. These comments should be read and observed.

Introduction

Warning symbols on your vehicle

When you see this symbol, it is imperative that you consult the relevant section of this guide before touching or attempting adjustment of any kind.

Protecting the environment

We must all play our part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps towards this aim. Information in this respect is highlighted in this guide with the tree symbol.

SPECIAL NOTICES Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

By operating other electronic equipment (e.g. mobile telephone

without exterior aerial) electromagnetic fields can occur which can cause malfunctions of the vehicle electronics. Therefore you should observe the instructions of the equipment manufacturers.

Please read the section Air bag in the Seating and safety

restraints chapter. Failure to follow the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear-facing child or infant seats should

NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag.

MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA VEHICLE SPECIFIC INFORMATION

For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the ones that are described in this Owner Guide; therefore, a supplement has been supplied that complements this book. By referring to the pages in the provided supplement, you can properly identify those features, recommendations and specifications that are unique to your vehicle. Refer to this Owner

Guide for all other required information and warnings.

Introduction

These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle.

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Safety Alert

Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front

Air Bag-Side Child Seat

Child Seat Installation Warning

Brake System Anti-Lock Brake System

Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based

AdvanceTrac Master Lighting Switch

Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front

Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset

See Owner’s Guide

Child Seat Tether Anchor

Traction Control

Windshield Wash/Wipe

Rear Window Defrost/Demist

Windshield Defrost/Demist

Power Windows Front/Rear

Vehicle Symbol Glossary

Introduction

Power Window Lockout

Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock

Interior Luggage Compartment Release

Panic Alarm

Symbol

Engine Oil Engine Coolant

Engine Coolant Temperature

Battery

Do Not Open When Hot

Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks

Battery Acid Explosive Gas

Fan Warning Power Steering Fluid

Maintain Correct Fluid Level

Engine Air Filter

MAX

MIN

Emission System

Passenger Compartment Air Filter

Jack Check fuel cap

Low tire warning

Instrument Cluster

WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES

DOOR

CHECK

GAGE

RPMx1000

ABS

BRAKE

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

CHECK

ENGINE

Warning lights and gauges can alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious enough to cause expensive repairs. A warning light may illuminate when a problem exists with one of your vehicle’s functions. Many lights will illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure the bulb works. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, have the respective system inspected immediately.

Check engine: If this light illuminates while driving, it is a possible indication that one of the engine’s emission control systems has failed.

Check fuel cap: Illuminates when the fuel cap may not be properly installed. Continued driving with this light on may cause the Check Engine warning light to come on.

Brake system warning light:

Illuminates if the parking brake is engaged or to indicate low brake fluid level. To confirm the brake system warning light is functional, it will momentarily illuminate when the ignition is turned to the ON position (alternatively for some vehicles when the ignition is moved from the ON position to the START position, the light will momentarily illuminate prior to reaching the START position).

AJAR

MPH

RN D 2 1

100

140

180

km/h

THEFT

SPEED

CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD

LOW

O/D OFF

CHECK

ENGINE

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

BRAKE

Instrument Cluster

Anti-lock brake system: If the ABS light stays illuminated or continues to flash, a malfunction has been detected, have the system serviced immediately. Normal braking is still functional unless the brake warning light also is illuminated.

Air bag readiness: If this light fails to illuminate when ignition is turned to ON, continues to flash or remains on, have the system serviced immediately. A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected.

Safety belt: Reminds you to fasten your safety belt. A chime will also sound to remind you to fasten your safety belt.

Charging system: Illuminates when the battery is not charging properly.

ABS

Check gage: Illuminates when any of the following conditions has occurred:

• The engine coolant temperature is high.

• The engine oil pressure is low.

• The fuel gauge is at or near empty.

Door ajar: Illuminates when the ignition is in the ON position and any door is open.

CHECK

GAGE

DOOR

AJAR

Overdrive off: Illuminates when the overdrive function of the transmission has been turned off, refer to the Driving chapter. If the light flashes steadily, have the system serviced immediately.

O/D

OFF

Instrument Cluster

Four wheel drive low: Illuminates when four-wheel drive low is engaged.

Four wheel drive high: Illuminates when four-wheel drive high is engaged.

Anti-theft system: Flashes when the Securilock娂 Passive Anti-theft System has been activated.

Speed control: Illuminates when the speed control is activated. Turns off when the speed control system is deactivated.

Turn signal: Illuminates when the left or right turn signal or the hazard lights are turned on. If the indicators stay on or flash faster, check for a burned out bulb.

High beams: Illuminates when the high beam headlamps are turned on.

Key-in-ignition warning chime: Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the OFF/LOCK or ACC position and the driver’s door is opened.

Headlamps on warning chime: Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on, the ignition is off (and the key is not in the ignition) and the driver’s door is opened.

4WD

LOW

4WD HIGH

SPEED

CONT

GAUGES

CHECK

FUEL

CAP

CHECK ENGINE

GAGE

ABS

BRAKE

RPMx1000

RN D 2 1

Speedometer: Indicates the current vehicle speed.

Engine coolant temperature gauge: Indicates engine coolant

temperature. At normal operating temperature, the needle will be in the normal range (between “H” and “C”). If it enters the red section, the engine is overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, switch off the engine and let the engine cool.

Instrument Cluster

DOOR AJAR

MPH

100

140

km/h

THEFT

180

SPEED

CONT

4WD HIGH

4WD

LOW

O/D OFF

Never remove the coolant reservoir cap while the engine is running or hot.

Instrument Cluster

Odometer: Registers the total kilometers (miles) of the vehicle.

Trip odometer: Registers the kilometers (miles) of individual journeys. To reset, depress the control.

Tachometer: Indicates the engine speed in revolutions per minute. Driving with your tachometer pointer continuously at the top of the scale may damage the engine.

Battery voltage gauge: Indicates the battery voltage when the ignition is in the ON position. If the pointer moves and stays outside the normal operating range (as indicated by arrows), have the vehicle’s electrical system checked as soon as possible.

Engine oil pressure gauge:

Indicates engine oil pressure. The needle should stay in the normal operating range (between “L” and “H”). If the needle falls below the normal range, stop the vehicle, turn off the engine and check the engine oil level. Add oil if needed. If the oil level is correct, have your vehicle checked at your dealership or by a qualified technician.

Fuel gauge: Indicates approximately how much fuel is left in the fuel tank (when the ignition is in the ON position).

Instrument Cluster

Entertainment Systems

PREMIUM AM/FM STEREO/CASSETTE/SINGLE CD

1. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn clockwise/counterclockwise to increase/decrease volume.

2. Scan: Press SCAN to move up

the radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop.

Tape/CD: Press SCAN to sample tape/CD selections for eight seconds. Press again to stop.

3. CD Door: Insert the disc with

the playing side down and printed side up.

SCAN

4. Cassette door: Insert the

cassette with the opening to the right.

5. Eject: Press to eject the

cassette/CD. The radio will resume playing.

6. Tape: Press to start tape play.

Press to stop tape during rewind/fast forward.

CD: Press to start CD play. With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play (if equipped).

7. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again return to playing media.

8. Auto: Press to set first six

strongest stations (if available) into AM, FM1 or FM2 memory buttons; press again to return to normal stations.

Entertainment Systems

9. Clock: Press and hold to set the

clock. Press the decrease hours or SEEK to increase hours. Press the to decrease minutes or TUNE

increase minutes. If your vehicle has a stand alone clock this control will not function.

SEEK to

TUNE

Entertainment Systems

10. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

11. Memory preset buttons: To

set a station: Select frequency band AM/FM1/FM2; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

12. Shuffle (CD): Press to play

tracks in random order.

13. Compression (CD): Press to

bring soft and loud passages together for a more consistent listening level.

14.

Works in tape mode only. Reduces tape noise and hiss; press to activate/deactivate.

15. Side 1–2: Works in tape mode

only. Press to play reverse side of the tape.

/ to shift sound to the

Dolby威 noise reduction:

16. Fast Forward (FF): Press for

a slow advance, press and hold for a fast advance.

17. Rewind (REW): Press for a

slow rewind, press and hold for a fast rewind.

REW

Entertainment Systems

18. Select (SEL): Use with Bass,

Treble, Balance and Fade controls.

19. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL

/ to decrease/increase

the treble output.

20. Tune: Works in radio mode only.

Press TUNE

/ to change

frequency down/up.

21. Seek: Press and release

SEEK

/ for previous/next

strong station, selection or track.

SEL

SEEK

TUNE

SEEK

TUNE

22. AM/FM: Press to select

AM/FM1/FM2 frequency band.

Entertainment Systems

AM/FM STEREO IN-DASH SIX CD RADIO FOR PIONEER姞 SOUND SYSTEM

1. Power/volume: Press to turn

ON/OFF; turn to increase or decrease volume levels.

2. AM/FM: Press to select AM/FM

frequency band.

3. CD: Press to select CD mode.

4. Memory presets: To set a

station: Select frequency band AM/FM; tune to a station, press and hold a preset button until sound returns.

Entertainment Systems

5. Rewind: Press to stop tape

during rewind/fast forward.

Fast forward: Press to start CD play. With the dual media audio, press CD to toggle between single CD and CD changer play.

6. Seek: Press and release

SEEK strong station, selection or track.

7. Tune: Radio: Press

manually tune down or up the radio frequency band. CD: Press

select the previous track or

8. Scan: Press SCAN to move up

the radio frequency band. SCAN automatically finds a station, plays it for five seconds seconds, then moves to the next station. Press again to stop. Tape/CD: Press SCAN to sample tape/CD selections for eight seconds. Press again to stop.

9. Shuffle: Press to play tracks in

random order.

/ for previous/next

or to

to select the next track on the CD.

10. CD door: Insert the disc with

the playing side down and printed side up.

11. Load: Press to load a CD. Press

and hold to load up to six discs.

12. Eject: Press to eject a CD.

Press and hold to eject all loaded discs.

13. Balance: Press BAL; then press

SEL left/right speakers.

/ to shift sound to the

Entertainment Systems

Fade: Press FADE; then press SEL rear/front speakers.

14. Select: Use with Bass, Treble, Balance and Fade controls to adjust

levels.

15. Bass: Press BASS; then press

SEL the bass output.

Treble: Press TREB; then press SEL the treble output.

16. Menu: Press MENU and SEL to

access clock mode, RDS on/off, Traffic announcement mode and Program type mode.

17. Mute: Press to MUTE playing

media; press again return to playing media

18. DSP (Digital Signal

Processing): Press to enter DSP mode – allows you to engage/disengage DSP status, and choose signal modes of JAZZ CLUB, HALL, CHURCH, STADIUM. You may also change the occupancy mode to optimize sound for ALL SEATS, DRIVER SEAT or REAR SEAT.

/ to shift sound to the

/ to decrease/increase

Entertainment Systems

REAR AUDIO CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

The rear seat controls allow the middle seat passengers to operate the radio, tape, CD or CD changer (if equipped).

To engage, simultaneously press the memory preset controls 3 and 5. Press again to disengage.

1. Mode: Push to toggle between

AM, FM1, FM2, tape, CD or CD changer mode (if equipped).

2. Memory: Push successively to

allow rear seat passengers to scroll through memory presets. Push in CD changer mode (if equipped) to advance to the next disc.

3. Headphone jack: Plug a 3.5 mm

headphone into the jack.

4. Headphone/speaker: Press to turn all speakers off (headphone

mode). Press again to deactivate the headphone and activate system speakers.

5. Seek: Press

or track.

6. Volume: Press + to increase and — to decrease volume levels. From

the rear seat controls, volume can not be set higher than the front seat setting.

or to access the previous or next station, selection

Climate Controls

MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM

1. Fan speed adjustment: Controls

the volume of air circulated in the vehicle.

2. Temperature selection:

Controls the temperature of the airflow in the vehicle.

3. Air flow selections: Controls the direction of the airflow in the

vehicle. See the following for a brief description on each control.

MAX A/C (if equipped): Uses recirculated air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only.

A/C (if equipped): Uses outside air to cool the vehicle. Air flows from the instrument panel vents only.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents.

O (OFF): Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate.

: Distributes outside air through the instrument panel vents and the

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents and

floor vents.

: Distributes outside air through the windshield defroster vents.

Operating tips

• To reduce fog build up on the windshield during humid weather, place the air flow selector in the

• To reduce humidity build up inside the vehicle: do not drive with the air flow selector in the OFF or MAX A/C position.

• Under normal weather conditions, do not leave the air flow selector in MAX A/C or OFF when the vehicle is parked. This allows the vehicle to “breathe” using the outside air inlet vents.

• Do not put objects under the front seats that will interfere with the airflow to the back seats.

• Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the air intake area at the base of the windshield.

position.

Climate Controls

To aid in side window defogging/demisting in cold weather:

1. Select

2. Select A/C

3. Modulate the temperature control to maintain comfort.

4. Set the fan speed to HI

5. Direct the outer instrument panel vents towards the side windows

To increase airflow to the outer instrument panel vents, close the vents located in the middle of the instrument panel.

Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop.

Rear window defroster

The rear defroster control is located on the instrument panel. The ignition switch must be in the ON position to operate the rear defroster.

Press the control to turn the defroster ON/OFF. A small LED will illuminate when the rear defroster is ON.

Lights

HEADLAMP CONTROL

Turns the lamps off.

Turns on the parking lamps, instrument panel lamps, license plate lamps and tail lamps.

Turns the headlamps on.

AUTOLAMP DELAY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)

The autolamp sets the headlamps to turn on and off automatically. The autolamp control, located in the interior mirror, may be set to:

• turn on the lamps automatically at night

• turn off the lamps automatically during daylight

• keep the lamps on for up to three minutes after the key is turned to

OFF

Refer to Setting autolamp in the Driver Controls chapter.

Foglamp control (if equipped)

The foglamps can be turned on when the headlamp control is in either of the following positions:

• Parking lamps

• Low beams

Press the foglamp control to activate the foglamps. The foglamp indicator light will illuminate. When the highbeams are activated, the foglamps will not operate.

Press the foglamp control again to deactivate the foglamps.

OFF

Lights

High beams

Push the lever toward the instrument panel to activate. Pull the lever towards you to deactivate.

Flash to pass

Pull the lever toward you to activate. Release the lever to deactivate.

PANEL DIMMER CONTROL

Move the control up and down to adjust the intensity of the panel lighting. Operates only when the exterior lights are switched on.

Move the control to the full upright position (past detent) to turn on the interior lamps.

Move the control to the full down position (past detent) to prevent interior lamps from illuminating when the doors are opened.

DIM

AIMING THE HEADLAMPS

The headlamps on your vehicle are properly aimed before leaving the assembly plant. If your vehicle is involved in an accident or if you have problems fixing the alignment of your headlamps, have them checked by a qualified service technician.

Lights

Headlamp aim adjustment

The headlamps on your vehicle can only be vertically adjusted. Your vehicle does not require horizontal aim adjustments.

To adjust the headlamps:

1. Park your vehicle on a level surface about 7.6 meters (25 feet) away from a vertical plain surface (3). Check your headlamp alignment at night or in a dark area so that you can see the headlamp beam pattern.

• (1) Eight feet

• (2) Center height of lamp to

ground

• (3) Twenty-five feet

• (4) Horizontal reference line

2. The center of the headlamp has a 3.0 mm circle on the lens. Measure the height from the center of your headlamp to the ground (2) and mark a 2.4 meter (8 foot) long horizontal line on the plain surface (1) at this height (masking tape work well).

3. Turn on the low beam headlamps. The brightness part of the light should be below the horizontal line (4). If its above the line the headlamp will need to be adjusted.

4. Open the hood.

5. Locate the vertical adjuster for each headlamp. Adjust the aim by turning the adjuster control either clockwise (to adjust down) or counterclockwise (to adjust up).

NOTE: Usea4mmsocket or box wrench to turn the vertical adjuster control.

6. Once you have adjusted the headlamps close the hood and turn off the lights.

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL

• Push down to activate the left

turn signal.

• Push up to activate the right turn

signal.

INTERIOR LAMPS

Lights

Courtesy/reading lamps

The courtesy lamp will turn on when:

• any door is opened.

• the instrument panel dimmer

switch is rotated all the way up (past detent).

• Pressing the

entry key fob and the ignition is in the OFF position.

NOTE: If your vehicle is equipped with the Remote Keyless Entry feature, the courtesy lamp will remain on for 25 seconds after the door is shut or until the ignition is turned to the ON position.

on the remote

Lights

To use the reading lamps:

• Press the rocker control located near each reading lamp to turn it on.

• Press the rocker control again to turn it off.

BULBS

Replacing exterior bulbs

Check the operation of all the bulbs frequently.

Replacing headlamp bulbs

Do not touch the glass of a halogen bulb.

1. Turn off the headlamps and open the hood.

2. Lift the headlamp cover.

3. Remove two retainer pins, then pull headlamp forward.

4. Disconnect the electrical connector.

5. Remove the bulb retaining ring.

Lights

6. Carefully pull old bulb out of the lamp assembly

Handle a halogen headlamp bulb carefully and keep out of

children’s reach. Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated.

Install the new bulb in reverse order.

Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal bulbs

1. Remove screw from the lamp assembly.

2. Disengage lamp assembly.

3. Remove the bulb socket.

4. Carefully pull bulb straight out of the socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Lights

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Open the liftgate.

2. Remove the two screws from the lamps assembly.

3. Remove the lamp assembly.

4. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.

5. Carefully pull the bulb straight out of the socket.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

Replacing foglamp bulbs

1. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning it counterclockwise.

2. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Install the new bulb(s) in reverse order.

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