1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

							Vehicle certification labels
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							Other important vehicle data labels can be found on the drivers door, near the latch
The vehicle data appears on the Safety Compliance Certification Label on the second and third lines following
the identification number. The code set (two numbers or a number and letter) above COLOR identify the
exterior paint color, with two sets of codes designating two tone paint. The three digits under W.N. designate
the wheelbase in inches. The letter and three digits under TYPE/G.V.W. designate the truck model within a
series and the gross vehicle weight rating. The letters and/or numbers under BODY designate the interior trim,
seat and body type. The transmission installed in the vehicle is identified under TRANS by an alphabetical
code.
A letter and a number or two numbers under AXLE identify the rear axle ratio and, when required, a letter or
number is also stamped after the rear axle code to identify the front axle. The letters and/or numerals under
TAPE designate the external body side tape stripe code. The spring usage codes for the vehicle are identified
under SPRING.
A two digit number is stamped above D.S.O. to identify the district which originally ordered the vehicle. If
the vehicle is built to special order (Domestic Special Order, Foreign Special Order, Limited Production
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Safety Compliance Certification Label
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The English Safety Compliance Certification Label is affixed to the door latch edge on the drivers side door.
The French Safety Compliance Certification Label is affixed to the door latch edge on the passengers side
door. The label contains the following information: name of manufacturer, the month and year of
manufacture, the certification statement, and the Vehicle Identification number. The label also contains
information on Gross Vehicle weight ratings, Wheel and tire data, and additional vehicle data information
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							The safety compliance label is found on the drivers door, near the latch
Emission Calibration Label
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The emission calibration number label is attached to the left side door or the left door post pillar. This label
plate identifies the engine calibration number, engine code number and the revision level. These numbers are
used to determine if parts are unique to specific engines. The engine codes and calibration are necessary for
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Engine
The engine identification code is a letter located in the eighth digit of the Vehicle Identification Number
stamped on a metal tab that is riveted to the instrument panel close to the windshield. Specific engine data is
located on a label attached to the timing cover.
Transmission
The transmission code may be found in two places on the vehicle. One is on the Safety Standard Certification
label attached to the left drivers side door lock post. The code appears as a letter in the Trans column of the
label.
M or D = 5-speed manual transmission
T = 4-speed automatic transmission (A4LD/4R44E/4R55E)
U = 4-speed automatic transmission (4R70W)
D = 5-speed automatic transmission (5R55E)
The other location is on the transmission body itself. On manual transmissions, the identification number is
located on a plate attached to the main transmission case. On the plate you find Fords assigned part number,
the serial number and a bar code used for inventory purposes. On automatic transmissions, the identification
number is stamped on plate that hangs from the lower left extension housing bolt. The plate identifies when
the transmission was built, its code letter and model number.
There were two types of manual transmissions used from 1991-99: the Misubishi 5-speed, and the
Mazda M5OD. The Mitsubishi 5-speed was only used on 1991-92 4X4 Rangers with the 2.9L engine.
All other applications used the M5OD transmission.
Transfer Case
All vehicles can be equipped with a mechanical or electronic shift transfer case. The identification number is
stamped on a plate on the side of the case.
Front Drive Axle
The front drive axle on the Ranger, Explorer and Mountaineer can be either the Dana 28 series, or the Dana 35
series. However, there are two versions of the Dana 35 and while both are an Independent Front Suspension
(IFS) axles, their differences are drastic. The Mountaineer, 1995-99 Explorers and 1998-99 Ranger use a
centrally mounted front differential with unequal length upper and lower control arms and front axle
half-shafts. All other models use the twin I-beam style front axle assembly. The identification number is
stamped on a plate on the differential housing.
Rear Axle
The rear axle code may be found in two places on the vehicle. One is on the Safety Standard Certification
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combination in the Axle column of the label. The rear axle identification code is also stamped on a metal tag
hanging from the axle cover-to-carrier bolt at the 2 oclock position in the cover bolt circle.
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ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND TUNE-UP
Introduction
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							UNDERVEHICLE MAINTENANCE COMPONENT LOCATIONS
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34 Introduction 
						

							Ranger underhood maintenance component locations for the 2.3L engine-2.5L engine similar
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							Ranger underhood maintenance component locations for the 2.9L engine
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Ranger underhood maintenance component locations for the 3.0L engine Click to enlarge
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36 Introduction