1996 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 169

Features When unlocking the vehicle with a key, turn the key all the way to the end of its travel or the system may not disarm. NOTE: The flashing lights and honking horn will shut off automatically within 2 minutes 45 seconds after the system is triggered. It will trigger again if another intrusion occurs. However, the starter circuit remains disabled until the system is disarmed. The anti-theft system is designed to work with the factory installed remote entry system. It may not work with other remote entry systems. Automatic Ride Control System (If equipped) The automatic ride control system is designed to improve ride, handling, and general vehicle performance for both on and off-road conditions by adjusting vehicle ride height and shock dampening (firm or soft). The system automatically controls the vehicle ride height over a range of approximately two inches based on vehicle speed and selection of two or four wheel drive modes. Also, the system keeps the vehicle at a constant level if a load is added to or removed from the vehicle. The automatic ride control system places the vehicle at its lowest height when two wheel drive is selected. Shock dampening is automatically set based on driver and road inputs to optimize ride. The automatic ride control system raises the vehicle approximately one inch when Auto 4WD is selected. However, if vehicle speed exceeds 58 mph (93 km/h), the system will lower the vehicle to its two wheel drive height to maximize ride comfort. The vehicle will raise again if vehicle speed is less than 30 mph (48 km/h) for one minute. Like the two wheel drive mode, shock dampening is automatically set based on driver and road inputs. 169