2009 Ford Explorer Sport TRAC Owners Manual

Safety Compliance Certification Label may be located. The Safety Compliance Certification Label is located on the structure (B-Pillar) by the trailing edge of the driver’s door or the edge of the driver’s door.

Vehicle identification number (VIN) The vehicle identification number is located on the driver side instrument panel. Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following information: 1. World manufacturer identifier 2. Brake system / Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint System 3. Vehicle line, series, body type 4. Engine type 5. Check digit 6. Model year 7. Assembly plant 8. Production sequence number

TRANSMISSION CODE DESIGNATIONS You can find a transmission code on the Safety Compliance Certification Label. The following table tells you which transmission each code represents.

Description Five-speed automatic (5R55S) Six-speed automatic (6R80)

Code

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Accessories

GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective accessories. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you the greatest benefit: • 12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or • the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty. Contact your dealer for details and a copy of the warranty. The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessories.com.

Exterior style Bed extender Bed mat Bug shields Deflectors Splash guards Step bars Tonneau covers

Interior style Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors Floor mats

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Lifestyle Ash cup / smoker’s package Neutral tow kit Roof rail cross bars Trailer hitch drawbars, wiring harnesses and accessories TripTunes™ Advanced portable audio connection

Peace of mind Mobile-Ease™ hands-free communication system Remote start Vehicle security systems Wheel locks For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle: • When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for specific weight information.

• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service technician.

• Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your

vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive use. • To avoid interference with other vehicle functions, such as anti-lock braking systems, amateur radio users who install radios and antennas onto their vehicle should not locate the Amateur Radio Antennas in the area of the driver’s side hood. • Electrical or electronic accessories or components that are added to

the vehicle by the authorized dealer or the owner may adversely affect battery performance and durability.

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Index

Accessory delay ..........................73
AdvanceTrac ..............................235
Air cleaner filter ...............335–336
Air conditioning ..........................52
Airbag supplemental restraint system ........................159, 168, 170
and child safety seats ............161
description ..............159, 168, 170
disposal ....................................174
driver airbag ............161, 169, 171
indicator light .................168, 173
operation .................161, 169, 171
passenger airbag .....161, 169, 171
side airbag ...............................168

All Wheel Drive (AWD), driving off road .........................252
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant) ................315
Anti-lock brake system (see Brakes) ......................232–233
Anti-theft system ......................129
Audio system (see Radio) ......................21, 25, 33
Automatic transmission

driving an automatic overdrive .........................243, 246
fluid, adding ............................333
fluid, checking ........................333
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specification ..................337
Auxiliary input jack (Line in) ....41
Auxiliary power point .................70
Axle

lubricant specifications ..........337

refill capacities ........................337

Battery .......................................313
acid, treating emergencies .....313
jumping a disabled battery ....281
maintenance-free ....................313
replacement, specifications ...336
servicing ..................................313
Belt-Minder威 .............................154
Booster seats .............................188
Brakes ........................................232
anti-lock ...........................232–233
anti-lock brake system (ABS) warning light ...........................233
fluid, checking and adding ....333
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
fluid, specifications .................337
lubricant specifications ..........337
parking ....................................233
shift interlock ..........................242

Calculating load ........................219
Capacities for refilling fluids ....337
Cargo cage .................................111
Cargo management system ......115
Cell phone use ..............................9
Changing a tire .........................271
Child safety seats ......................178

attaching with tether straps .......................................185
in front seat ............................179
in rear seat ..............................179
LATCH .....................................182
recommendations ...................176

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Child safety seats - booster seats ...........................................188
Cleaning your vehicle

engine compartment ..............297
instrument panel ....................299
interior .....................................300
plastic parts ............................298
washing ....................................295
waxing .....................................296
wheels ......................................296
wiper blades ............................298

Climate control (see Air conditioning or Heating) ............52
Clock adjust

6-CD in dash .............................35
AM/FM/CD .................................27
Compass, electronic ....................91
calibration .................................92
set zone adjustment .........91, 104
Console ........................................71
overhead ..............................68, 73

Controls

power seat ...............................137
steering column ........................81

Coolant

checking and adding ..............315
refill capacities ................319, 337
specifications ..........................337

Cruise control (see Speed control) ....................78
Customer Assistance ................262

Ford Extended Service Plan ..........................................292
Getting assistance outside the U.S. and Canada ..............292
Getting roadside assistance ...262
Getting the service you need .........................................288

Index

Ordering additional owner’s literature .................................293
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program ...................................291

Daytime running lamps (see Lamps) ................................57
Dipstick

automatic transmission fluid ..........................................333
engine oil .................................308

Driveline universal joint and slip yoke ....................................334
Driving under special conditions ..................249, 255, 259
sand .........................................257
snow and ice ...........................260
through water .................258, 261

Dual automatic temperature control (DATC) ...........................52

Electronic message center ...84, 96
Emergencies, roadside

jump-starting ..........................281
Emergency Flashers .................263
Emission control system ..........330
Engine ........................................341
cleaning ...................................297
coolant .....................................315
fail-safe cooling .......................320
idle speed control ...................313
lubrication specifications .......337
refill capacities ........................337
service points ..................305–306
starting after a collision .........264

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Engine block heater .................231
Engine oil ..................................308
checking and adding ..............308
dipstick ....................................308
filter, specifications ........311, 336
recommendations ...................311
refill capacities ........................337
specifications ..........................337
Event data recording ....................7
Exhaust fumes ..........................230

Fail safe cooling ........................320
Floor mats .................................109
Fluid capacities .........................337
Fog lamps ....................................57
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......251
driving off road .......................254
indicator light .........................251
preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................241
Fuel ............................................322

calculating fuel economy ......................85, 98, 327
cap ...........................................324
capacity ...................................337
choosing the right fuel ...........325
comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................330
detergent in fuel .....................326
filling your vehicle with fuel ..................322, 324, 327
filter, specifications ........321, 336
fuel pump shut-off switch .....264
improving fuel economy ........327
octane rating ...................325, 341
quality ......................................326
running out of fuel .................326

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safety information relating to automotive fuels ................322
Fuses ..................................265–266

Garage door opener ....................69
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............324
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................327
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)

calculating ...............................219

GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)

calculating ...............................219

Hazard flashers .........................263
Headlamps ...................................56
aiming ........................................58
bulb specifications ....................61
daytime running lights .............57
flash to pass ..............................58
high beam .................................57
turning on and off ....................56

Heating

heating and air conditioning system .................................50, 52
Hood ..........................................304
How to get going ........................21

Ignition ...............................227, 341
Illuminated visor mirror .............67

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Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................178
Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ........................................332
Instrument panel

cleaning ...................................299
cluster ........................................12

Jack ....................................271, 274
positioning .......................271, 276
storage .....................271, 274–275
Jump-starting your vehicle ......281

Keyless entry system

autolock ...........................118, 120
keypad .....................................128
locking and unlocking doors ........................................129
programming entry code .......128
Keys ...........................................131
positions of the ignition .........227

Lamps

bulb replacement specifications chart ............60–61
daytime running light ...............57
fog lamps ...................................57
headlamps .................................56
interior lamps ...........................60
replacing bulbs .........................65
LATCH anchors .........................182
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........233
Load limits .................................213

Index

Loading instructions .................219
Locks

autolock ...........................118, 120
childproof ................................123
doors ........................................118
Lubricant specifications ...........337
Lug nuts ....................................280
Luggage rack .............................116
Lumbar support, seats .....137, 139

Message center .....................84, 96
english/metric button .......88, 101
system check button ........87, 100
warning messages .............93, 106
Mirrors ...................................75–76

automatic dimming rearview mirror ........................................75
fold away ...................................77
heated ........................................77
side view mirrors (power) .......76
Moon roof ....................................83
Motorcraft parts ........301, 321, 336

Navigation system .......................49

Octane rating ............................325
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................308

Parking brake ............................233
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....336

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Passenger Occupant Classification Sensor .................145
Pedals (see Power adjustable foot pedals) .................................78
Power adjustable foot pedals .....78
Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................268
Power door locks ......................118
Power mirrors .............................76
Power point ...........................70–71
Power steering ..........................240
fluid, checking and adding ....332
fluid, refill capacity ................337
fluid, specifications .................337
Power Windows ...........................71
Preparing to drive your vehicle ........................................241

Radio ................................21, 25, 33
Recommendations for attaching safety restraints for children ......................................176
Relays ........................................265
Remote entry system ...............123
illuminated entry ....................127
locking/unlocking doors ................................124–125
panic alarm .............................125
replacing the batteries ...........125
Reverse sensing system ...........249
Roadside assistance ..................262
Roof rack ...................................116

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Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ..................143, 147–152
Safety Canopy ...........168, 170–171
Safety defects, reporting ..........294
Safety restraints ........143, 147–152
Belt-Minder威 ...........................154
extension assembly ................153
for adults .........................148–151
for children .............................174
Occupant Classification Sensor ......................................145
warning light and chime ........154

Safety restraints - LATCH anchors ......................................182
Safety seats for children ..........178
Safety Compliance Certification Label ....................342
Satellite Radio Information ........46
Seats ..........................................133
child safety seats ....................178
front seats ...............................136
heated ..............................140–141

SecuriCode keyless entry system ........................................128
SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ........................................129
Setting the clock

AM/FM single CD .....................27
AM/FM/In-dash 6 CD ................35
Snowplowing .................................8
Spark plugs, specifications .....................336, 341
Special notice

ambulance conversions ..............8
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Specification chart, lubricants ...................................337
Speed control ..............................78
Starting your vehicle ........................227–228, 230
jump starting ..........................281

Steering wheel

controls ......................................81
tilting .........................................67
SYNC威 ..........................................49

Tailgate ......................................110
Tilt steering wheel ......................67
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)

Driving .....................................257
Roadside Emergencies ...........271
Tires, Wheels and Loading ....209
Warning Displays ........12, 93, 106
Tires ...........................194–195, 271
alignment ................................202
care ..........................................198
changing ..........................271, 276
checking the pressure ............198
inflating ...................................196
label .........................................208
replacing ..........................200, 276
rotating ....................................202
safety practices .......................201
sidewall information ...............203
snow tires and chains ............213
spare tire .........................272, 274
terminology .............................195
tire grades ...............................195
treadwear ........................194, 199
Tonneau cover ...........................112
Towing .......................................220

Index

recreational towing .................226
trailer towing ..........................220
wrecker ....................................286

Transfer case

fluid checking .........................334
Transmission .............................242
brake-shift interlock (BSI) ....242
fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .............................333
fluid, refill capacities ..............337
lubricant specifications ..........337
Trunk .........................................114
..................................60
Turn signal

USB port ......................................43

Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................342
Vehicle loading ..........................213
camper bodies ........................225
Ventilating your vehicle ...........230

Warning lights (see Lights) .......12
Washer fluid ..............................307
Water, Driving through .............261
Windows

power .........................................71

Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................66
checking and adding fluid .....307
replacing wiper blades ...........308
Wrecker towing .........................286

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