2007 ford explorer sport trac owners manual

When does my Ford need maintenance? Regular maintenance is necessary for every car. How often the car needs maintenance and what exactly needs to be done can be found in the maintenance instructions. For major periodic service, this should generally be done every 2 years or after 30, kilometres.

When should I change the brake fluid of my Ford? It is recommended to change the brake fluid every two years. What is the difference between E10 and E5 petrol? E10 petrol consists of up to ten per cent ethanol while E5 petrol will contain less than five per cent ethanol. As a result, the percentage of E10 petrol is lower than that of E5 petrol, making it less bad for the environment. One or more doors won't open from the inside. Now what? The lock is most likely set to the child safety lock so it cannot be opened from the inside.

How to unset the child safety lock differs per brand and type. My car radio does not turn on, now what? If your car radio does not turn on, it will not receive any power. Climate Controls. Driver Controls. Steering Wheel Adjustment. Power Windows. Speed Control. Locks And Security. Owners Guide postfmt. USA fus. Previous Page. Next Page. Ford explorer sport trac automobile owner's manual pages. Ford may change the contents without notice and without incurring obligation.

Page 4: Introduction State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Please take the time to get well acquainted with your vehicle by reading this handbook. The more you know and understand about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will derive from driving it.

Special instructions For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic controls.

To access this information, special equipment must be directly connected to the recording modules. Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada do not access event data recorder information without obtaining consent, Page 7 Your vehicle is not equipped with a snowplowing package.

Using your vehicle as an ambulance Do not use this vehicle as an ambulance. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Cell phone use The use of Mobile Communications Equipment has become increasingly important in the conduct of business and personal affairs. If any light remains on after starting the vehicle, refer to the respective system warning light for additional information. Contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible.

A chime will also sound when a malfunction in the supplemental restraint system has been detected. Refer to Engine coolant in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter.

Low washer fluid if equipped : Illuminates when the windshield washer fluid is low. The FUEL icon and arrow indicates which side of the vehicle the fuel door is located. Note: The system may take a few moments to turn on. The first track on the disc will begin playing. If the discs are not removed, the system will reload the discs. Check with your authorized dealer for availability. Press again to return to the playing media. In MP3 folder mode, the system will randomly play all tracks within the current folder.

Refer to Category Mode under Menu for further information. Ford Motor Company shall not be responsible for any such programming changes. Page 41 The system is working properly. The system is working properly. This is a DVD system for the rear seat passengers which includes a DVD player, wireless infrared headphones and a remote control.

For more information, please refer to the Family Entertainment System supplement. Set temperature control to maintain comfort. Set fan to highest setting. Do not place objects on top of the instrument panel as these objects may become projectiles in a collision or sudden stop. Manual override controls: Allows you to manually determine where airflow is directed. To return to fully automatic control, press AUTO. The foglamp indicator light below the icon will illuminate when foglamp is activated.

Pull the lever towards you to deactivate. Flash to pass Pull the lever toward you to activate. Release the lever to deactivate. Press the controls on either side of each map lamp to activate the lamps. Using incorrect bulbs may damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty or may not provide quality bulb burn time. Turn off the headlamps and open the hood. Remove three screws from the headlamp assembly and pull headlamp forward. Rotate the bulb socket counterclockwise and remove it from the lamp assembly.

Pull the bulb straight out of the socket. Reverse steps to reinstall bulb s. Make sure the headlamp switch is in the OFF position. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning it counterclockwise. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Pull the bulb straight out of the socket and push in the new bulb. Install the new bulbs in reverse order. Storage compartment Press the latch to open the storage compartment. Improper use of the power outlet can cause damage not covered by your warranty.

Lift the cover to access the auxiliary power point. Do not block the sensor on the backside of the inside rear view mirror since this may impair proper mirror performance. Never adjust the accelerator and brake pedal with feet on the pedals while the vehicle is moving. Refer to Compass calibration adjustment. This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle.

If the warning stays on after the park brake is released, contact your authorized dealer as soon as possible. Refer to Windshield washer fluid in the Maintenance and Specifications chapter. What ever is displayed in the top left corner has the highest priority. When your vehicle is not moving, this function shows one or no bars illuminated. Instantaneous fuel economy cannot be reset. It will take up to five circles to complete calibration.

The compass is now calibrated. Turn the screw counterclockwise until you hear an audible click. To deactivate, turn the screw clockwise until the locking clip moves freely.

Do not drive with front panel unlocked or folded on top of the rear panel. For installation of the tonneau cover, reverse the removal procedure. Small children are particularly at risk. Turn latch counterclockwise to unlock and open the storage compartment. To close, lower the lid and turn latch clockwise to lock. Extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, should be taken when driving a heavily loaded vehicle.

Failure to drive cautiously could result in an increase risk of loss of vehicle control, vehicle rollover, personal injury and death. Close all doors. The horn will chirp once to confirm the procedure is complete. The hazard lamps will flash twice to indicate that the vehicle has switched to one step unlocking.

Repeat the procedure to switch back to two-step unlocking. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring. The dome lamp control if equipped must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. The doors will again lock then unlock to confirm that your personal key code has been programmed to the module.

You do not need to enter the keypad code first. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection. Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. Window is moving down and is between vent and down 5.

Page Speed Control Driver Controls Fold-away mirrors Carefully pull the outside mirrors inwards when driving through a narrow space, like an automatic car wash. Page 61 Setting speed control The controls for using your speed control are located on the steering wheel for your convenience. Press the ON control and release 2. Accelerate to the desired speed. This will automatically return the vehicle to the previously set speed.

Increasing speed while using speed control There are two ways to set a higher speed Note: When you turn off the speed control or the ignition, your speed control set speed memory is erased.

Do not let children play with the moon roof or leave children unattended in the vehicle. Page Message Center Driver Controls Bounce back override: To override bounce back, within 2 seconds after reaching bounce back position, if the switch is held in the close position the moon roof will close with a 20—25 percent increase of closing force before it will bounce back again.

If the switch is released before the moon roof reaches fully closed position, the moon roof will stop. Drive the vehicle at least 5 miles 8 km with the speed control system engaged to display a stabilized average.

Page 69 Driver Controls The sequence of the system check report and how it appears in the message center is as follows: 1. Page 71 Driver Controls 3.

Page 72 Driver Controls Most geographic areas zones have a magnetic north compass point that varies slightly from the northerly direction on maps. This variation is up to four degrees between adjacent zones and will become noticeable as the vehicle crosses multiple zones. A correct zone setting will eliminate this error. Page 73 Compass calibration adjustment Perform compass calibration in an open area free from steel structures and high voltage lines. Start the vehicle.

This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warning display Door ajar Check charging system Fuel level low Park brake engaged Check brake system Low tire pressure Displayed when one or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure.

Displayed when the Tire Pressure Monitoring System is malfunctioning. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, have the system inspected by your authorized dealer. You may select display features on the message center for a display of status. Page 77 Driver Controls Info menu The Info menu items are shown on the top two lines of the message center. If you calculate your average fuel economy by dividing miles traveled by gallons of fuel used liters of fuel used by kilometers traveled , your figure may be different than displayed for the following reasons For each of the monitored systems, the message center will indicate either an OK message or a warning message for two seconds.

Page 82 Driver Controls 1. Press the RESET control to select the new Autolamp delay time in seconds value of 0, 10, 20, 30, 60, 90, or and wraps back to 0. Page 83 Compass display The compass reading may be affected when you drive near large buildings, bridges, power lines and powerful broadcast antenna. Magnetic or metallic objects placed in, on or near the vehicle may also affect compass accuracy. Usually, when something affects the compass readings, the compass will correct itself after a few days of operating your vehicle in normal conditions.

Press the RESET control repeatedly until the correct zone setting for your geographic location is displayed on the message center. Wait 4 seconds when correct zone is chosen. Page Oil Life Start Value 4. The compass is now calibrated. Oil life Start Value 1. Page 86 Driver Controls This acts as a reminder that these warning conditions still exist within the vehicle. Warning display Door ajar Check charging system Fuel level low Park brake engaged Check brake system Low tire pressure Tire monitor fault Tire sensor fault Brake fluid level low Check headlamp Check highbeam lamp Displayed when a tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use.

Position the driver floor mat so that the eyelet is over the pointed end of the retention post and rotate forward to lock in. Page 89 Tailgate removal Your tailgate is removable to allow more room for loading.

Lower the tailgate. Use a screwdriver to pry the spring clip on each connector past the head of the support screw. Disconnect cable. Disconnect the other cable. Page 90 Driver Controls To extend the cargo cage: 1.

Lower tailgate. Pull the lever on each side of the cargo cage to release it from the pickup box. Lift the cargo cage over on to the tailgate. Evenly push down on the cargo cage and push the lever in on each side locking it in place. Page 91 To remove the cargo cage: 1. Extend the cargo cage. Pull the lever on each side of the cage to unlock it. Make sure the locking clip screws are loose before removing the cargo cage.

Page 93 Interior tonneau cover release Your vehicle is equipped with a mechanical interior tonneau cover release handle that provides a means of escape for children and adults in the event they become locked inside the pickup box. Adults are advised to familiarize themselves with the operation and location of the release handle. Page 94 Driver Controls 1. To open, pull the release handle located on the inside of the pickup box and lift the lid.

To close, lower the lid and push down until it clicks. Pickup box storage compartment The storage compartments are located inside the pickup box behind the wheel wells. The maximum recommended load is lbs 44 kg , evenly distributed. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Use the tie down loops on the thumbwheels if equipped to secure the load. The tonneau cover if equipped uses a unique key.

Always carry a spare key with you in case of an emergency. Your door and ignition keys are programmed to your vehicle; using a non-programmed key will not permit your vehicle to start. Page 97 wait 30 seconds. Note: All doors must be closed and remain closed throughout the configuration process. Place the key in the ignition and turn the ignition to the 3 ON position.

Press the power door unlock control on the door panel three times. The typical operating range for your remote entry transmitter is approximately 33 feet 10 meters. Page 99 refer to the Illuminated entry feature later in this section , if the control on the overhead lamp is not set to the off position and the perimeter alarm system if equipped will deactivate.

Switching from two step to one step door unlocking Your vehicle comes with two step unlocking enabled. Page Locks and Security To replace the battery: 1. Twist a thin coin between the two halves of the remote entry transmitter near the key ring.

Page Locks and Security How to reprogram your remote entry transmitters You must have all remote entry transmitters maximum of six available before beginning this procedure. If all remote entry transmitters are not present during the programming procedure, the transmitters that are not present during programming will no longer operate the vehicle.

The dome lamp control if equipped must not be set to the off position for the illuminated entry system to operate. Page 3. Enter your personal 5-digit code. Each number must be entered within five seconds of each other. You do not need to enter the keypad code first.

Page 2. Press the power door unlock control three times. Turn the ignition back to the 3 ON position. The horn will chirp. Use of these systems may result in vehicle starting problems and a loss of security protection.

Note: Large metallic objects, electronic devices that are used to purchase gasoline or similar items, or a second coded key on the same key chain may cause vehicle starting issues. The theft indicator will flash every two seconds when the vehicle is armed.

Automatic disarming Switching the ignition to the 3 ON position with a coded key disarms the vehicle. Page Locks and Security Please read and understand the entire procedure before you begin.

Insert the first previously programmed coded key into the ignition. Keep the ignition in the 3 ON position for at least three seconds, but no more than 10 seconds.

Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to reduce the risk of injury in a collision or sudden stop. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Push control to lower head restraint. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Using the manual lumbar support if equipped For more lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the front of vehicle. For less lumbar support, turn the lumbar support control toward the rear of vehicle.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints To reduce the risk of possible serious injury: Do not hang objects off seat back or stow objects in the seatback map pocket if equipped when a child is in the front passenger seat. Do not place objects underneath the front passenger seat or between the seat and the center console if equipped.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Press the control to recline the seatback forward or rearward. Using the power lumbar support if equipped The power lumbar control is located on the outboard side of the seat. Press one side of the control to adjust firmness. Lift up on the head restraint until it locks into its original position. Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback.

After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to ensure that it has fully latched. Page Seating and Safety Restraints because they are initially sitting very close to the airbag.

For other occupants, this occurs when the occupant is not properly restrained by safety belts or child safety seats and they move forward during pre-crash braking.

The most effective way to reduce the risk of unnecessary injuries is to make sure all occupants are properly restrained. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Never let a passenger hold a child on his or her lap while the vehicle is moving. The passenger cannot protect the child from injury in a collision. All occupants of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an airbag supplemental restraint system SRS is provided.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints All safety restraints in the vehicle are combination lap and shoulder belts. All of the passenger combination lap and shoulder belts have two types of locking modes described below: Vehicle sensitive mode This is the normal retractor mode, which allows free shoulder belt length adjustment to your movements and locking in response to vehicle movement. As the belt retracts, you will hear a clicking sound. This indicates the safety belt is now in the automatic locking mode.

The driver and front passenger safety belt system including retractors, buckles and height adjusters must be replaced if the vehicle is involved in a collision that results in deployment of front airbags, seat-mounted side airbags and Safety Canopy This guide is attached to the quarter trim panel and is used to adjust the comfort of the shoulder belt for smaller occupants in the outboard second row seats.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Do not use extensions to change the fit of the shoulder belt across the torso. Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The safety belt warning light illuminates in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to fasten their safety belts. Conditions of operation If The warnings are the same for the driver and the front passenger. If the BeltMinder warnings have expired warnings for approximately 5 minutes for one occupant driver or front passenger , the other occupant can still activate the BeltMinder feature.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts All statistics based on U. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Reasons given Sitting on the safety belt will increase the risk of injury in an accident. To disable one-time or deactivate the BeltMinder feature please follow the directions stated below. Page Airbags if equipped , shoulder belt guide on seatback if equipped , child safety seat LATCH and tether anchors, and attaching hardware, should be inspected after a collision.

Ford Motor Company recommends that all safety belt assemblies in use in vehicles involved in a collision be replaced. Page Modifications to the front end of the vehicle, including frame, bumper, front end body structure and non-Ford tow hooks may effect the performance of the airbag sensors increasing the risk of injury. Do not modify the front end of the vehicle with anything other than authorized Ford accessories for your vehicle.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints How does the airbag supplemental restraint system work? The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains longitudinal deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation. The fact that the airbags did not inflate in a collision does not mean that something is wrong with the system. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Several air bag system components get hot after inflation.

Do not touch them after inflation. If the air bag has deployed, the air bag will not function again and must be replaced immediately. If the air bag is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the risk of injury in a collision. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The front passenger sensing system may detect small or medium objects placed on the seat cushion.

For most objects that are in the front passenger seat, the passenger airbag will be disabled. Even though the passenger airbag is disabled, the pass airbag off lamp may or may not be illuminated according to the table below.

Determining if the system is operational The SRS uses a readiness light in the instrument cluster or a tone to indicate the condition of the system. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the airbag SRS, its fuses or the seat cover on a seat containing an airbag. See your authorized dealer. All occupants of the vehicle should always wear their safety belts even when an airbag SRS is provided. Page Seating and Safety Restraints The airbag SRS is designed to activate when the vehicle sustains lateral deceleration sufficient to cause the sensors to close an electrical circuit that initiates airbag inflation.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Do not lean your head on the door. The Safety Canopy injure you as it deploys from the headliner. Do not attempt to service, repair, or modify the Safety Canopy system, its fuses, the A, B, or C pillar trim, or the headliner on a vehicle containing a Safety Canopy.

The Safety Canopy system including the A, B and C pillar trim must be inspected and serviced by an authorized dealer. If the Safety Canopy is not replaced, the unrepaired area will increase the Page Seating and Safety Restraints Important child restraint precautions You are required by law to use safety restraints for children in the U.

If small children generally children who are four years old or younger and who weigh 40 lb. Page To improve the fit of both the lap and shoulder belt on children who have outgrown child safety seats, Ford Motor Company recommends use of a belt-positioning booster.

Booster seats position a child so that safety belts fit better. They lift the child up so that the lap belt rests low across the hips and the knees bend comfortably. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Children and booster seats vary widely in size and shape.

Choose a booster that keeps the lap belt low and snug across the hips, never up across the stomach, and lets you adjust the shoulder belt to cross the chest and rest snugly near the center of the shoulder. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Never use pillows, books, or towels to boost a child. They can slide around and increase the likelihood of injury or death in a collision.

Page Seating and Safety Restraints Ford recommends the use of a child safety seat having a top tether strap. For more information on top tether straps and anchors, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps in this chapter. Page Seating and Safety Restraints 2. Pull down on the shoulder belt and then grasp the shoulder belt and lap belt together. Page Seating and Safety Restraints 5.

To put the retractor in the automatic locking mode, grasp the shoulder portion of the belt and pull downward until all of the belt is pulled out and a click is heard. Allow the belt to retract. The belt will click as it retracts to indicate it is in the automatic locking mode. Page Seating and Safety Restraints Attaching child safety seats with tether straps Most new forward-facing child safety seats include a tether strap which goes over the back of the seat and hooks to an anchoring point.

Tether straps are available as an accessory for many older safety seats. Contact the manufacturer of your child seat for information about ordering a tether strap. Page Seating and Safety Restraints 3. Locate the correct anchor for the selected rear seating position. Clip the tether strap to the anchor and return the seat back to its locked position.

For Adrenalin vehicles fixed left rear seat, clip the tether hook onto the anchor bar with the hook toward the rear of the vehicle. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death. Page Seating and Safety Restraints you install a child seat at the center 2nd row position, use the vehicle belt and the top tether anchor.

Utility vehicles and trucks are not designed for cornering at speeds as high as passenger cars any more than low-slung sports cars are designed to perform satisfactorily under Page Tires, Wheels and Loading Power is supplied to all four wheels through a transfer case or power transfer unit. Information on transfer case operation and shifting procedures can be found in the Driving chapter.

Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U. Department of Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it.

Page Tires, Wheels and Loading government test course. The relative performance of tires depends upon the actual conditions of their use, however, and may depart significantly from the norm due to variations in driving habits, service practices, and differences in road characteristics and climate. Also referred to as DOT code. Page if equipped , at least monthly and before long trips. You are strongly urged to buy a reliable tire pressure gauge, as automatic service station gauges may be inaccurate.