2004 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction Instrument Cluster Warning and control lights Gauges 4 10 10 15 Entertainment Systems AM/FM stereo with CD AM/FM stereo with in-dash six CD AM/FM stereo cassette with CD 18 18 21 25 Climate Controls Manual heating and air conditioning Electronic automatic temperature control Rear passenger climate control Rear window defroster 31 31 32 35 36 Lights Driver Controls Windshield wiper/washer control Steering wheel adjustment Power windows Mirrors Speed control Message center 37 46 46 47 51 52 54 66 Locks and Security Keys Locks Anti-theft system 81 81 81 83 1 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Seating and Safety Restraints Seating Safety restraints Air bags Child restraints 94 94 104 116 124 Driving Starting Brakes Traction control/AdvanceTrac Transmission operation Vehicle loading Trailer towing Recreational towing 137 137 141 143 147 171 177 182 Roadside Emergencies Getting roadside assistance Hazard flasher switch Fuel pump shut-off switch Fuses and relays Changing tires Jump starting Wrecker towing 184 184 185 185 186 197 206 212 Customer Assistance Reporting safety defects (U.S.

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only) 213 220 Cleaning 222 2 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Table of Contents Maintenance and Specifications Engine compartment Engine oil Battery Fuel information Tire Information Part numbers Refill capacities Lubricant specifications 228 230 233 237 245 260 275 276 278 Accessories Index 285 288 Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. 2004 Ford Motor Company 3 2004 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Introduction Introduction CALIFORNIA Proposition 65 Warning WARNING: Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components contain or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm..