1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 126

Rear Window Defroster (If equipped) The defroster for the rear window clears frost, fog, or thin ice from both the inside and outside of the rear window. The control switch is located on the instrument panel to the right of the radio. Rear window defroster switch To defrost the rear window: 1. Clear any snow from the rear window. 2. Get in your vehicle and start the engine. 3. Push the switch and release. The indicator light turns on. Push switch again to turn off. The defroster turns off automatically after approximately 10 minutes. If the window is not clear, turn on the defroster again. It will also automatically shut off any time the engine is shut off. NOTE: Never use sharp instruments or window cleaners with abrasives to clean the inside of your rear window. If you do, you may damage the heating elements that are bonded to the inside of the rear window and cause damage to the rear window defroster. 126