2002 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

Driving
Mud and water
If you must  drive  through  high
water,  drive slowly. Traction  or
brake  capability  may be limited.
When driving  through  water,
determine  the  depth;  avoid  water
higher  than  the bottom  of the  hubs
(
if possible)  and  proceed  slowly. If
the  ignition system  gets  wet, the  vehicle  may stall.
Once through   water, always  try the  brakes.  Wet brakes  do  not stop  the
vehicle  as effectively  as dry  brakes. Drying  can be  improved  by moving
your vehicle  slowly while  applying light  pressure  on  the brake  pedal.
Be cautious  of sudden   changes  in vehicle  speed  or direction  when  you
are  driving in mud.  Even  4WD vehicles can  lose traction   in slick mud.  As
when  you are  driving over  sand, apply  the  accelerator  slowly and  avoid
spinning  your wheels.  If the  vehicle  does slide,  steer  in the  direction  of
the  slide until  you regain  control  of the  vehicle.
If the  transmission,  transfer   case or  front axle  are  submerged  in water,
their  fluids should  be checked   and changed,  if  necessary.
Drivin g  thr ou gh de ep  water   ma y da ma ge  the transmission    .
If the  front or  rear  axle is submerged   in water,  the  axle lubricant  should
be replaced.
After driving  through  mud,  clean off  residue  stuck  to rotating  driveshafts
and  tires. Excess  mud  stuck  on tires  and  rotating  driveshafts  causes  an
imbalance  that  could damage  drive  components.
“Tread Lightly”  is an educational
program  designed  to increase   public
awareness  of land-use  regulations
and  responsibilities  in our  nations
wilderness  areas.  Ford  Motor
Company  joins the  U.S. Forest  Service  and the  Bureau  of Land
Management  in encouraging   you to  help preserve  our  national  forest  and
other  public  and private  lands  by “treading  lightly.”
Driving on hilly or sloping  terrain
Although  natural  obstacles  may make  it necessary   to travel  diagonally  up
or down  a hill or  steep  incline, you  should  always try  to drive  straight  up
or straight  down.  Avoid  dr ivin g cr osswise   or turning    on  st eep
slope s  or  hills . A danger  lies in  losing traction,  slipping  sideways  and
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CategoriesFord Explorer Manuals, Ford Manuals
Model Year2002
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