2008 Ford Explorer Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing
2008 Ford Explorer Manual
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information storage and retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation. Copyright © 2007 Ford Motor Company 1 2008 Explorer (exp) Supplement USA - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 2
supplements your Owner's guide and is part of the owner's portfolio. It is intended to aid the operators of special service or fleet vehicles which are subjected to severe duty or high mileage usage. Some of the information in this supplement utilizes instructions from the Owner's Guide. Please read - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 3
of the following conditions: • Hot weather operation (above 90° F [32° C]). • Towing a trailer or carrying a heavy load. • Extensive idling or driving in stop-and-go traffic (such as delivery use). • Driving at high-speeds. • Driving off-road. • Driving in extremely dusty conditions (such as unpaved - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 4
rear axle lubricant • Replace engine air filter element • Inspect brake system • Inspect and lubricate U-joints All other maintenance checks and services should be performed according to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide, using the intervals listed under the Normal Schedule. 4 2008 Explorer (exp - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 5
such as Ford Gas Stabilizer E8AZ-19C544-A or an equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M99C112-A, should be added to the vehicle's fuel system whenever storage exceeds 60 days. Follow the instructions provided with the fuel stabilizer for proper use. 5 2008 Explorer (exp) Supplement USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 6
. Do not install aftermarket equipment into the brake light circuit or any other electrical circuit which is connected to the powertrain control module (PCM), anti-lock brake system (ABS), airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) or transmission. Connecting into these systems may affect engine and - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 7
with FCC regulations (CFR 47 Part 15) and SAE J551d for radiated electromagnetic emissions. Mobile communication systems not designed for automotive use or not properly installed, may cause the engine to stumble, stall or affect electronically controlled transmission operation. In addition, such - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 8
service equipment AIRBAG SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) The Explorer incorporates standard dual driver//passenger side airbags, standard seat-mounted side airbag and a standard safety canopy™ supplemental restraint system (SRS). The airbag SRS will affect the way aftermarket accessories - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 9
installed within the illustrated airbag deployment zones. • Driver's and passenger's side airbag (deployed). 1 13.75 inches (349.25 mm) radius from center of airbag door. 2 17.72 inches (450 mm) from center of airbag door. 3 29.53 inches (750 mm) in width. 9 2008 Explorer (exp) Supplement USA (fus - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 10
Special service equipment • Passenger's side airbag (deployed). 4 23.62 inches (600 mm) of depth. • Cross section of both airbags (deployed). 5 27.50 inches (698.5 mm) height. • Area above tunnel for equipment use. 6 Do not exceed height of 18.50 inches (469 mm). 10 2008 Explorer (exp) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 11
for airbag deployment zones. Aftermarket equipment may not be installed within the illustrated airbag deployment zones. • Area along the vehicle interior sides (both driver and passenger sides) for equipment use. 8 Height - 21.65 inches (550 mm) 9 Length - 55.91 inches (1420 mm) 11 2008 Explorer - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 12
Special service equipment 10 Width - 6.0 inches (152.4 mm) 11 Length - 11.42 inches (290.0 mm) 12 Width - 3.94 inches (100.0 mm) 12 2008 Explorer (exp) Supplement USA (fus) - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 13
the front seats or in front seat areas that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a collision. • DO NOT attempt to tamper with, disconnect or deactivate the dual airbag SRS. 13 2008 Explorer (exp - 2008 Ford Explorer | Severe Duty Supplement 1st Printing - Page 14
without the dual airbag supplement restraint system (SRS). • The installation of some types of push bumpers could affect the timing of airbag deployment. • . However, high speed braking or uneven road surfaces will not cause inadvertent airbag inflation. 14 2008 Explorer (exp) Supplement USA (fus)
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Introduction
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Maintenance and care
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Special service equipment
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