Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L (2008): Powertrain Management

Also for this vehicle: Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN E EFI (1997), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001), Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L (2009), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN E (2001), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K (2007), Explorer 2WD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2002), Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P EFI (1997), Explorer 2WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (1999), Explorer 2WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001), Explorer 4WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1997), Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L (2009), Explorer 4WD V6-4.0L VIN E (1999), Explorer 4WD V8-302 5.0L VIN P SFI (2000), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2006), Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L VIN W (2002), Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003), Explorer AWD V8-4.6L (2010), Explorer FWD L4-2.0L Turbo (2011), Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac Factory Service Manual (2007).

Diagnostics Maintenance Engine Transmission Brakes Electrical Steering & suspension Heating & A/C Body & interior

Choose Sections to see everything in a chapter, or a chapter title to start at its first page.

01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
- Relays and Modules - Powertrain Management45 pages
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems35 pages
    Electronic Throttle Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Engine Control Module › Component Information29 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Engine Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2
  - Relays and Modules - Emission Control Systems › EGR Control Module › Component Information › Locations2
  - Relays and Modules - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction8 pages
    Fuel Pump Control Unit › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Fuel Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations2
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2
- Sensors and Switches - Powertrain Management150 pages
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems101 pages
    Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Air Flow Meter/Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Locations › Camshaft Position Sensor 12 3
    Diagrams › Camshaft Position Sensor2 3
    Clutch Switch, ECM › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Diagrams
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Oil Temperature Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information19 pages
    Locations › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #112 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Diagrams › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #222 3 4
    Service and Repair › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)2 3 4 5 6
    Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Sensors and Switches - Emission Control Systems › Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Sensors and Switches - Fuel Delivery and Air Induction30 pages
    Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Air Flow Meter/Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Fuel Pressure Sensor/Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Fuel Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5
    Inertia Fuel Shutoff Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System17 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Locations › Camshaft Position Sensor 12 3
    Diagrams › Camshaft Position Sensor2 3
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Ignition Switch › Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks30 pages
- Computers and Control Systems418 pages
  - Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Air Flow Meter/Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
  - Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
  - Brake Signal › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Locations › Camshaft Position Sensor 12 3
    Diagrams › Camshaft Position Sensor2 3
  - Clutch Switch, ECM › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Diagrams
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Data Link Connector › Component Information16 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  - Electronic Throttle Actuator › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Electronic Throttle Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
  - Engine Control Module › Component Information29 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Engine Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
  - Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
  - Idle Speed/Throttle Actuator - Electronic › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Information Bus › Component Information117 pages
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…97
    Tools and Equipment › Module Communications Network2
  - Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2
  - Malfunction Indicator Lamp › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Oil Temperature Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
  - Oxygen Sensor › Component Information19 pages
    Locations › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #112 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Diagrams › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #222 3 4
    Service and Repair › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)2 3 4 5 6
  - Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Relays and Modules - Computers and Control Systems35 pages
    Electronic Throttle Control Module › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Engine Control Module › Component Information29 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Engine Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Engine Control Module: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
    Main Relay (Computer/Fuel System) › Component Information › Locations2
  - Sensors and Switches - Computers and Control Systems101 pages
    Accelerator Pedal Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Air Flow Meter/Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Locations › Camshaft Position Sensor 12 3
    Diagrams › Camshaft Position Sensor2 3
    Clutch Switch, ECM › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Coolant Temperature Sensor/Switch (For Computer) › Component Information › Diagrams
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Engine Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Fuel Level Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4
    Fuel Tank Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Intake Air Temperature Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6
    Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Manifold Pressure/Vacuum Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
    Oil Temperature Sensor For ECM › Component Information › Locations2 3 4
    Oxygen Sensor › Component Information19 pages
    Locations › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #112 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
    Diagrams › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S) #222 3 4
    Service and Repair › Heated Oxygen Sensor (HO2S)2 3 4 5 6
    Power Steering Pressure Switch › Component Information › Locations2 3
    Pressure Feedback Exhaust Sensor, EGR › Component Information › Description and Operation2
    Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Throttle Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  - Variable Valve Timing Actuator › Component Information › Diagrams › Variable Camshaft Timing (VCT) Valve 12
  - Variable Valve Timing Solenoid › Component Information › Service and Repair
  - Vehicle Speed Sensor › Component Information › Description and Operation
- Emission Control Systems27 pages
- Fuel Delivery and Air Induction154 pages
- Ignition System67 pages
  - Firing Order › Component Information › Specifications
  - Ignition Timing › System Information › Specifications
  - Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Locations › Camshaft Position Sensor 12 3
    Diagrams › Camshaft Position Sensor2 3
  - Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Ignition Cable › Component Information › Service and Repair2
  - Ignition Coil › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications
    Diagrams › Coil On Plug (COP) 12 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
  - Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Sensors and Switches - Ignition System17 pages
    Camshaft Position Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Locations › Camshaft Position Sensor 12 3
    Diagrams › Camshaft Position Sensor2 3
    Crankshaft Position Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3 4 5 6 7
    Ignition Switch › Ignition Switch Lock Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair
    Knock Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
  - Spark Plug › Component Information14 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Ignition System - Spark Plug Removal Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    Specifications › General Specifications2
- Transmission Control Systems201 pages
  - Actuators and Solenoids - Transmission and Drivetrain › Actuators and Solenoids - A/T49 pages
    Pressure Regulating Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Shift Interlock Solenoid › Component Information › Service and Repair2
    Shift Solenoid, A/T › Component Information16 pages
    Specifications › 5R55S - Automatic Transaxle/Transmission2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Torque Converter Clutch Solenoid, A/T › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Lamps and Indicators - Transmission and Drivetrain › Lamps and Indicators - A/T › Transmission Mode Indicator - A/T › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Relays and Modules - Transmission and Drivetrain23 pages
    Relays and Modules - A/T › Control Module, A/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins22 pages
    Customer Interest: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 09-22-6 › Nov › 09 › Engine Controls - MIL ON/DTC P0196/RPM Loss/Slow Idle2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Control Module:18 pages
    09-14-3 › Jul › 09 › SYNC(R) System - Functions Inoperative/DTC's Set2 3
    09-13-5 › Jul › 09 › SYNC(R) System - Poor Cell Phone Sound Quality2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
    09-11-8 › Jun › 09 › SYNC(R) System - 911 Assist VHR Software Upgrade2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Control Module:0 pages
    09-14-3 › Jul › 09 › SYNC(R) System - Functions Inoperative/DTC's Set
    09-13-5 › Jul › 09 › SYNC(R) System - Poor Cell Phone Sound Quality
    09-11-8 › Jun › 09 › SYNC(R) System - 911 Assist VHR Software Upgrade
    Relays and Modules - Transfer Case › Control Module, Transfer Case › Component Information › Diagrams
  - Sensors and Switches - Transmission and Drivetrain › Sensors and Switches - A/T128 pages
    Brake Switch - TCC › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Overdrive Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Throttle Position Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Transmission Mode Switch, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Description and Operation › Transmission Control (TC) Switch2
    Transmission Position Switch/Sensor, A/T › Component Information17 pages
    Locations2
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
    Transmission Speed Sensor, A/T › Component Information38 pages
    Locations › Output Shaft Speed (OSS) Sensor2 3 4
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
    Service and Repair › Intermediate Shaft Speed Sensor - 5R55S2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
    Transmission Temperature Sensor/Switch, A/T › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
- PROM - Programmable Read Only Memory › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins40 pages
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections