Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L SOHC VIN W (2004): Maintenance

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 (2008), 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 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).

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01Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC)Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC): Sections
02Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
03Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
04Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
- Alignment › System Information11 pages
  - Specifications › Alignment Specifications2 3 4
  - Service and Repair › Front Camber and Caster Adjustment2 3 4 5 6 7
- Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks13 pages
- Drive Belt › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
  - Customer Interest: › 05-17-8 › Sep › 05 › A/C - Drive Belt Chirp When A/C Compressor Engages2
  - All Technical Service Bulletins: › 05-17-8 › Sep › 05 › A/C - Drive Belt Chirp When A/C Compressor Engages2
  - All Other Service Bulletins for Drive Belt: › 07-4-3 › Mar › 07 › Interior - Leather Wrapping On Steering Wheel Is Loose2
  - All Other Service Bulletins for Drive Belt: › 07-4-3 › Mar › 07 › Interior - Leather Wrapping On Steering Wheel Is Loose
- Filters8 pages
- Hoses26 pages
  - Heater Hose › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest: › 06-21-19 › Oct › 06 › A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage2 3
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 06-21-19 › Oct › 06 › A/C - Heater Core Electrolysis/Leakage2 3
    All Other Service Bulletins for Heater Hose: › 05-16-11 › Aug › 05 › Restraints - Seat Belts Slow to Retract2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Heater Hose: › 05-16-11 › Aug › 05 › Restraints - Seat Belts Slow to Retract
    Service and Repair › Heater Control Valve and Heater Hoses2 3 4 5
  - Hose/Line HVAC › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Hose/Line HVAC: › 04-24-6 › Dec › 04 › A/C - Moan/Buzz/Groan Noise From Vehicle Rear2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Hose/Line HVAC: › 04-24-6 › Dec › 04 › A/C - Moan/Buzz/Groan Noise From Vehicle Rear2
    Service and Repair › Condenser to Evaporator Line2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
- Fluids79 pages
  - Brake Fluid › Component Information › Specifications
  - Coolant › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Fluid - A/T › Component Information31 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins20 pages
    Recalls for Fluid - A/T: › 04B22S3 › May › 05 › Campaign - Additive For A/T Fluid2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid - A/T: › 04B22S3 › May › 05 › Campaign - Additive For A/T Fluid2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Automated Equipment2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
  - Fluid - M/T › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › M/T - Mercon(R) V ATF Usage Information2 3
  - Fluid - Differential › Component Information18 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins16 pages
    Recalls for Fluid - Differential: › 04B15 › Apr › 04 › Campaign - Rear Axle Inspection/Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Fluid - Differential: › 04B15 › Apr › 04 › Campaign - Rear Axle Inspection/Replacement2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Fluid - Transfer Case › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Engine Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Power Steering Fluid › Component Information4 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Steering - Mercon V(R) Fluid Usage2
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Refrigerant › Component Information14 pages
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
    Testing and Inspection › Fluorescent Dye Leak Detection2 3 4 5 6
    Service and Repair › Refrigerant Discharging and Recovery Procedure2 3 4 5 6
  - Refrigerant Oil › Component Information › Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
- Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › Bleeding - System2 3 4
- Air Bag(s) Arming and Disarming › System Information27 pages
  - Service Precautions › Technician Safety Information2
  - Service and Repair › Air Bag Disarming and Arming2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20…25
- Fuses and Circuit Breakers96 pages
  - Fuse › Component Information28 pages
    Locations › Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Central Junction Box (CJB)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Application and ID › Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Central Junction Box (CJB)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Fuse Block › Component Information34 pages
    Locations › Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Central Junction Box (CJB)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Diagrams › Connector Views2 3 4 5 6
    Application and ID › Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Central Junction Box (CJB)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
  - Relay Box › Component Information34 pages
    Locations › Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Central Junction Box (CJB)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
    Diagrams › Battery Junction Box (BJB)2 3 4 5 6
    Application and ID › Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel / Central Junction Box (CJB)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
- Service Reminder Indicators26 pages
- Wheels and Tires72 pages
  - Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Description and Operation2
  - Relays and Modules - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Sensors and Switches - Wheels and Tires › Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4 5 6
  - Tire Monitoring System31 pages
    Low Tire Pressure Indicator › Component Information › Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21
    Tire Pressure Module › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
    Tire Pressure Sensor › Component Information › Testing and Inspection2 3 4 5 6
  - Tires › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Tires: › 08-21-11 › Oct › 08 › 4X4/AWD System - Shudder On Accel/Decel/Binding On Turns2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Tires: › 08-21-11 › Oct › 08 › 4X4/AWD System - Shudder On Accel/Decel/Binding On Turns2 3 4
  - Wheel Bearing › Component Information19 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
    Customer Interest for Wheel Bearing: › 05-25-8 › Dec › 05 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Hub Bearing Noise2 3 4
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Wheel Bearing: › 05-25-8 › Dec › 05 › Drivetrain - Rear Axle Hub Bearing Noise2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Front2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
  - Wheel Hub › Axle Nut › Component Information › Specifications
  - Wheel Fastener › Component Information › Specifications
- Towing Information › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins8 pages
- Vehicle Lifting › Component Information › Description and Operation2
05Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
06Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
07Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
08Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
09Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
10Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
11Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
12Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
13Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
14Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
15Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
16Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
17Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
18Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
19Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
20Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections