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Tires, Wheels and Loading Rear Wheel Drive (RWD) 4x2 vehicles: This applies to all 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel drive capability. • Place the transmission in N (Neutral). • Maximum speed is 35 mph (56 km/h). • Maximum distance is 50 miles (80 km). If a distance of 50 miles (80 km) or a speed of 35 mph (56 km/h) must be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician at an authorized dealer. See your authorized dealer for driveshaft removal/installation. Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. 4WD vehicles with electronic shift transfer case (Neutral tow kit accessory): On vehicles equipped with 4WD, an accessory is available that allows you to tow your vehicle, behind another vehicle, with all the wheels on the ground. Contact your authorized dealer for more details. Do not tow your vehicle with all wheels on the ground unless you install the neutral tow kit as vehicle damage may occur. 234 2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA (fus)

Section	Page
Table of Contents	1
Introduction	4
PERCHLORATE MATERIAL	4
CONGRATULATIONS	4
SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION	5
Warning symbols in this guide	5
Warning symbols on your vehicle	5
Protecting the environment	5
BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE	5
SPECIAL NOTICES	6
New Vehicle Limited Warranty	6
Special instructions	6
Service Data Recording	6
Event Data Recording	7
Notice to owners of pickup trucks and utility type vehicles	8
Using your vehicle with a snowplow	8
Using your vehicle as an ambulance	8
Cell phone use	8
Export Unique (Non United States / Canada) vehicle specific information	9
Instrument Cluster	12
WARNING LIGHTS AND CHIMES	12
GAUGES	18
Entertainment Systems	21
AUDIO SYSTEMS	21
Quick start — How to get going	21
Listening to the radio	21
Listening to satellite radio (if equipped)	22
Listening to a CD/MP3 (if equipped)	22
AM/FM Single CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	25
Audiophile AM/FM in-dash six CD/MP3 satellite compatible sound system (if equipped)	31
Auxiliary input jack	38
GENERAL AUDIO INFORMATION	39
Satellite radio information (if equipped)	41
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT DVD SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	44
Quick start	45
To play a DVD in the DVD system:	45
To play a CD in the DVD system:	45
To play an MP3 disc in the DVD system:	46
To play an auxiliary source through the DVD system	46
To listen to audio over the headphones (Dual play mode):	47
Using the infrared (IR) wireless headphones:	48
Using wired headphones (not included):	48
To adjust display brightness:	48
DVD player controls	49
Remote control	52
Battery replacement	54
Headphones	55
Wireless headphones	55
Wired headphones	56
Operation	57
Single play/Dual play	57
Operation with an aftermarket audio system (Headphone only mode)	58
Menu mode	58
Angle mode	59
Aspect ratio	59
Language	60
Subtitles	60
Audio CDs	61
Playing MP3 discs	61
MP3 disc quality factors	62
CD, MP3 and CD player care	63
Playing a DVD	63
Slow play	64
Frame by frame	64
Headphone/auxiliary jacks	65
Audio displays	66
Audio interaction	66
Parental control for the DVD system	66
General information	67
Safety information	67
Federal Communication Commission (FCC) Compliance	68
Care and service of the DVD player	69
Environmental extremes	69
Temperature extremes	69
Humidity and moisture condensation	69
Foreign substances	69
Cleaning the liquid crystal display (LCD) flip-down screen	70
Cleaning DVD and CD discs	70
Compatibility with aftermarket audio systems (headphone only mode)	70
NAVIGATION SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	70
Climate Controls	71
MANUAL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	71
Operating tips	71
DUAL AUTOMATIC TEMPERATURE CONTROL (DATC) SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	73
Operating tips	75
Heated Windshield Control (if equipped)	76
Lights	77
HEADLAMP CONTROL	77
Autolamp Control (if equipped)	77
Foglamp control (if equipped)	77
Daytime running lamps (DRL) (if equipped)	78
High beams	78
Flash to pass	78
PANEL DIMMER CONTROL	79
AIMING THE HEADLAMPS	79
Headlamp aim adjustment	79
TURN SIGNAL CONTROL	80
INTERIOR LAMPS	81
Map lamps	81
Cargo/reading lamps	81
BULB REPLACEMENT	81
Headlamp Condensation	81
Replacing exterior bulbs	81
Replacing the interior bulbs	81
Using the right bulbs	82
Replacing headlamp bulbs	83
Replacing front parking lamp/turn signal/sidemarker bulbs	84
Replacing tail/brake/turn/backup lamp bulbs	84
Replacing foglamp bulbs	85
Replacing license plate lamp bulbs	85
Replacing high-mount brake and cargo lamp bulbs	86
Driver Controls	87
MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER	87
Windshield wiper features (if equipped with Autolamp feature)	87
TILT STEERING COLUMN	88
ILLUMINATED VISOR MIRROR	88
OVERHEAD CONSOLE	89
Storage compartment	89
Installing a garage door opener (if equipped)	89
AUXILIARY POWER POINT (12VDC)	90
Rear auxiliary power point	91
Truck bed auxiliary power point	91
CENTER CONSOLE	91
POWER WINDOWS	92
One touch down	92
Window lock	93
Accessory delay	93
Power Down Back Window (if equipped)	93
AUTOMATIC DIMMING INSIDE REAR VIEW MIRROR (IF EQUIPPED)	95
EXTERIOR MIRRORS	95
Power side view mirrors	95
Fold-away mirrors	96
Heated outside mirrors (if equipped)	96
POWER ADJUSTABLE FOOT PEDALS (IF EQUIPPED)	96
SPEED CONTROL	97
Setting speed control	97
Resuming a set speed	98
Increasing speed while using speed control	98
Reducing speed while using speed control	98
Turning off speed control	99
STEERING WHEEL CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)	99
Audio control features	99
Climate control features (if equipped)	100
MOON ROOF (IF EQUIPPED)	101
STANDARD MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	102
Selectable features	102
Info menu	103
Odometer/Trip odometer	103
Distance to empty (DTE)	103
Average fuel economy (AFE)	103
Setup menu	104
System check	104
Units (English/Metric)	106
Language	106
Autolamp	106
Autolock	107
Autounlock	107
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	107
Oil Life Start Value	108
Compass display (if equipped)	108
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	109
Compass calibration adjustment	109
System warnings	110
OPTIONAL MESSAGE CENTER (IF EQUIPPED)	113
Selectable features	114
Reset	114
Info menu	114
Trip odometer	114
Distance to empty (DTE)	114
Average fuel economy (AFE)	115
Instantaneous fuel economy	115
Fuel Used	116
Trip elapsed drive time	116
Blank display	116
Setup menu	116
System check	117
Units (English/Metric)	118
Language	118
Autolamp	119
Autolock	119
Autounlock	120
Reverse Sensing System (Park Aid) (if equipped)	120
Compass display (if equipped)	120
Compass zone adjustment (if equipped)	121
Compass calibration adjustment (if equipped)	122
Oil life Start Value	123
System warnings	123
POSITIVE RETENTION FLOOR MAT	126
TAILGATE LOCK	126
Tailgate removal	127
Exterior tiedown hooks	127
CARGO CAGE (IF EQUIPPED)	128
TONNEAU COVER (IF EQUIPPED)	129
Interior tonneau cover release	131
CARGO AREA FEATURES	132
Cargo management system	132
Pickup box storage compartment	132
Interior tiedown hooks	133
LUGGAGE RACK	133
Locks and Security	135
KEYS	135
POWER DOOR LOCKS	135
Smart unlocking feature	135
Autolock	135
Deactivating/activating autolock	136
Power door unlock/lock procedure	136
Keyless entry key pad procedure	136
Message center procedure	137
Autounlock	137
Deactivating/activating autounlock	137
Power door unlock/lock procedure	138
Keyless entry key pad procedure	138
Message center procedure	138
Power door lock/unlock inhibit feature (if equipped)	139
CHILDPROOF DOOR LOCKS	140
REMOTE ENTRY SYSTEM	140
Two step door unlocking	141
One step door unlocking	141
Switching from two step to one step door unlocking	141
Locking the doors	142
Sounding a panic alarm	142
Replacing the battery	142
Replacing lost remote entry transmitters	143
How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters	143
Illuminated entry	144
KEYLESS ENTRY SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	145
Programming a personal entry code	145
Erasing personal code	146
Anti-scan feature	146
Unlocking and locking the doors using keyless entry	146
SECURILOCK PASSIVE ANTI-THEFT SYSTEM	147
Anti-theft indicator	147
Automatic arming	148
Automatic disarming	148
Replacement keys	148
Programming spare keys	148
Seating and Safety Restraints	150
SEATING	150
Adjustable head restraints	150
Adjusting the front manual seat (if equipped)	151
Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped)	151
Adjusting the front power seat (if equipped)	152
Using the power lumbar support (if equipped)	154
Heated seats (if equipped)	154
REAR SEATS	155
Folding down the 2nd row 60/40 seats	155
SAFETY RESTRAINTS	156
Personal Safety System	156
How does the Personal Safety System work?	157
Driver and passenger dual-stage airbag supplemental restraints	157
Front crash severity sensor	157
Driver’s seat position sensor	157
Front passenger sensing system	157
Front safety belt usage sensors	158
Front safety belt pretensioners	158
Front safety belt energy management retractors	159
Determining if the Personal Safety System is operational	159
Safety restraints precautions	159
Energy Management Feature	160
Combination lap and shoulder belts	161
Vehicle sensitive mode	162
Automatic locking mode	162
When to use the automatic locking mode	162
How to use the automatic locking mode	162
How to disengage the automatic locking mode	163
Safety belt pretensioner	163
Front safety belt height adjustment	164
Second row comfort guide	165
Safety belt extension assembly	165
Safety belt warning light and indicator chime	166
Conditions of operation	166
Belt-Minder	166
One time disable	169
Deactivating/activating the Belt-Minder feature	169
Safety belt maintenance	171
AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS)	172
Important SRS precautions	172
Children and airbags	174
How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work?	174
Front passenger sensing system	176
Determining if the system is operational	180
Seat-mounted side airbag system	181
How does the side airbag system work?	181
Safety Canopy system (if equipped)	183
How does the Safety Canopy system work?	184
Determining if the system is operational	185
Disposal of airbags and airbag equipped vehicles (including pretensioners)	186
SAFETY RESTRAINTS FOR CHILDREN	186
Important child restraint precautions	186
Children and safety belts	187
Child booster seats	187
When children should use booster seats	188
Types of booster seats	188
The importance of shoulder belts	190
SAFETY SEATS FOR CHILDREN	191
Child and infant or child safety seats	191
Installing child safety seats with combination lap and shoulder belts	192
Attaching child safety seats with tether straps	195
Attaching safety seats with LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for Children) attachments for child seat anchors	197
Tires, Wheels and Loading	200
NOTICE TO UTILITY VEHICLE AND TRUCK OWNERS	200
VEHICLE CHARACTERISTICS	200
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	201
INFORMATION ABOUT UNIFORM TIRE QUALITY GRADING	202
Treadwear	202
Traction AA A B C	203
Temperature A B C	203
TIRES	203
Glossary of tire terminology	203
INFLATING YOUR TIRES	204
TIRE CARE	206
Inspecting your tires	206
Tire wear	207
Damage	207
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)	208
Tire Replacement Requirements	208
Safety practices	209
Highway hazards	210
Tire and wheel alignment	210
Tire rotation	210
INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THE TIRE SIDEWALL	211
Information on “P” type tires	212
Additional information contained on the tire sidewall for “LT” type tires	215
Information on “T” type tires	216
Location of the tire label	216
TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS)	217
Understanding your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)	218
When your temporary spare tire is installed	218
When you believe your system is not operating properly	219
When inflating your tires	220
How temperature affects your tire pressure	220
SNOW TIRES AND CHAINS	221
VEHICLE LOADING – WITH AND WITHOUT A TRAILER	221
Special loading instructions for owners of pickup trucks and utility-type vehicles	227
TRAILER TOWING	227
Preparing to tow	230
Hitches	230
Safety chains	231
Trailer brakes	231
Trailer lamps	231
Driving while you tow	232
Servicing after towing	232
Trailer towing tips	232
Launching or retrieving a boat	233
Camper bodies	233
RECREATIONAL TOWING (ALL WHEELS ON THE GROUND)	233
Driving	235
STARTING	235
Positions of the ignition	235
Preparing to start your vehicle	235
Important safety precautions	236
Starting the engine	238
Guarding against exhaust fumes	238
Important ventilating information	238
ENGINE BLOCK HEATER (IF EQUIPPED)	238
BRAKES	239
Four-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)	239
Using ABS	239
ABS warning lamp	239
Parking brake	240
ADVANCETRAC WITH ROLL STABILITY CONTROL (RSC) STABILITY ENHANCEMENT SYSTEM	241
STEERING	245
PREPARING TO DRIVE	246
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OPERATION	246
Brake-shift interlock	246
Driving with a 5–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	248
Driving with a 6–speed automatic transmission (if equipped)	251
If your vehicle gets stuck in mud or snow	254
REVERSE SENSING SYSTEM (IF EQUIPPED)	254
FOUR-WHEEL DRIVE (4WD) OPERATION (IF EQUIPPED)	256
System indicator lights	256
Using the Control Trac 4WD system	256
Shifting between 4X4 AUTO (4WD Auto) and 4X4 HIGH (4WD High)	257
Shifting to/from 4X4 LOW (4WD Low)	257
Driving off-road with truck and utility vehicles	257
How your vehicle differs from other vehicles	257
Basic operating principles	258
If your vehicle goes off the edge of the pavement	258
If your vehicle gets stuck	259
Emergency maneuvers	259
Parking	260
Normal characteristics	260
Sand	260
Mud and water	261
Driving on hilly or sloping terrain	262
Driving on snow and ice	263
Maintenance and Modifications	264
DRIVING THROUGH WATER	264
Roadside Emergencies	265
ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE	265
Getting roadside assistance	265
Using roadside assistance	266
Roadside coverage beyond basic warranty	266
HAZARD FLASHER	267
FUEL PUMP SHUT-OFF SWITCH	268
FUSES AND RELAYS	269
Fuses	269
Standard fuse amperage rating and color	269
Passenger compartment fuse panel	270
Power distribution box	272
CHANGING THE TIRES	275
Dissimilar spare tire/wheel information	276
Stopping and securing the vehicle	278
Location of the spare tire and tools	279
Removing the jack and tools	279
Removing the spare tire	280
Changing the spare tire	281
Stowing the flat/spare tire	283
Stowing the jack and tools	284
WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS	284
JUMP STARTING	285
Preparing your vehicle	285
Connecting the jumper cables	286
Jump starting	288
Removing the jumper cables	288
WRECKER TOWING	290
Customer Assistance	292
GETTING THE SERVICES YOU NEED	292
At home	292
Away from home	292
Additional Assistance	293
IN CALIFORNIA (U.S. ONLY)	294
THE BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU (BBB) AUTO LINE PROGRAM (U.S. ONLY)	295
UTILIZING THE MEDIATION/ARBITRATION PROGRAM (CANADA ONLY)	296
FORD EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN	296
GETTING ASSISTANCE OUTSIDE THE U.S. AND CANADA	297
ORDERING ADDITIONAL OWNER’S LITERATURE	298
Obtaining a French owner’s guide	298
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (U.S. ONLY)	298
REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS (CANADA ONLY)	299
Cleaning	300
WASHING THE EXTERIOR	300
WAXING	301
PAINT CHIPS	301
ALUMINUM WHEELS AND WHEEL COVERS	301
ENGINE	302
PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS	303
WINDOWS AND WIPER BLADES	303
INSTRUMENT PANEL / INTERIOR TRIM AND CLUSTER LENS	304
INTERIOR	305
LEATHER SEATS (IF EQUIPPED)	305
UNDERBODY	306
FORD AND LINCOLN MERCURY CAR CARE PRODUCTS	306
Maintenance and Specifications	308
SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS	308
PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE	308
Working with the engine off	308
Working with the engine on	308
OPENING THE HOOD	309
IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT	310
WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID	312
CHANGING THE WIPER BLADES	313
ENGINE OIL	313
Checking the engine oil	313
Adding engine oil	315
Engine Oil Recommendations	316
Use SAE 5W-30 engine oil	316
Use SAE 5W-20 engine oil	317
BATTERY	318
ENGINE COOLANT	320
Checking engine coolant	320
Adding engine coolant	322
Recycled engine coolant	324
Coolant refill capacity	324
Severe climates	324
What you should know about fail-safe cooling (4.6L V8 engine only)	325
Fail-safe cooling and engine oil overheat mode (4.6L V8 only)	325
When fail-safe cooling mode is activated	326
FUEL FILTER	326
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT AUTOMOTIVE FUELS	326
Important safety precautions	326
Refueling	328
Fuel Filler Cap	329
Choosing the right fuel	330
Octane recommendations	330
Fuel quality	330
Cleaner air	331
Running out of fuel	331
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY	331
Measuring techniques	331
Filling the tank	332
Calculating fuel economy	332
Driving style — good driving and fuel economy habits	333
Habits	333
Maintenance	334
Conditions	334
EPA window sticker	334
EMISSION CONTROL SYSTEM	335
On board diagnostics (OBD-II)	336
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing	337
POWER STEERING FLUID	338
BRAKE FLUID	338
TRANSMISSION FLUID	339
Checking automatic transmission fluid	339
TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)	339
DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE	340
AIR FILTER	340
Changing the air filter element	340
MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS	341
MAINTENANCE PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND CAPACITIES	342