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2002 Ford Explorer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Module Configuration Procedure -> Ford Motor Company -> 1999-2003 -> Calibration Update -> Programmable Module Installation (PMI) -> Programmable Parameters
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
Some modules will need to be programmed as part of a repair procedure, Fig. . If not the module will not function properly and may set a number of diagnostic trouble codes including B2477 or P1639 indicating necessary data has not been programmed into the new module.
Module parameters and values are unique to each vehicle, therefore modules should not be exchanged from vehicle to vehicle.
There are two types of configuration data. The first type is used by the module so that it can interact with the vehicle correctly. The second type is customer preference driven. These ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Filter Scheduled Maintenance -> 1999-06 Bronco II, Escape, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport Trac, Mariner & Mountaineer -> Normal Service -> Severe Service
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. Discard wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. It is a torque prevailing des...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
- Disconnect battery ground cable:
- Disconnect alternator drive belt.
- Position protective cover aside, remove and discard generator B+ terminal nut.
- Disconnect alternator B+ terminal and electrical connectors.
- Remove alternator mounting bolts.
- Remov...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Message Center -> 2002 Explorer & Mountaineer -> System Check
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
System Check
The Message Center will perform a system inspection of monitored systems and will indicate either system is OK or a warning message. To perform the System Check proceed as follows:
- Place the ignition switch in the On position.
- Press Message Center Set Up button.
- From Set Up Menu select System Check.
- Press the RESET button to start system inspection.
- The Message Center will cycle through the monitored systems and display an OK or Warning Message for 4 seconds.
- Depressing the RESET button will cycle the Message Center through of the monitored systems.
- Pressing the...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Radiator, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
- Drain cooling system into suitable container.
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Remove rubber radiator overflow hose.
- Remove fan using a suitable tool then remove fan and shroud.
- Remove upper and lower radiator hoses from radiator.
- On models equipped with automatic transmis...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
- Raise tensioner by turning counterclockwise, then remove belt.
- Install new be...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2002 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Axle Component Location Views Diagram for 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS Components on diagram: |
Engine Compartment Component Location Views Diagram for 2002 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2002 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2002 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2002 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: 4 WHEEL DRIVE/ALL WHEEL DRIVE - WITH CONTROL TRAC - SHUDDER ON ACCELERATION / DECELERATION OR BINDING ON SLOW TURNS Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: UNITIZED SEAL DIAGNOSIS - LEAK / GREASE OIL SEPARATION - AXLE BEARING SEAL 8.8 IFS, 8.8 IRS, AND 9.75 IRS AXLES - REVISED Vehicle: 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2002 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2002 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2002 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2002 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2002 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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