Driving
Exceeding these limits may allow water to enter vehicle components:
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causing internal damage to the components.
affecting driveability, emissions and reliability.
Replace the rear axle lubricant any time the axle has been submerged in
water. Rear axle lubricant quantities are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected or repair required.
Recreational towing (all wheels on the ground)
Follow these guidelines for your specific powertrain combination to tow
your vehicle with all four wheels on the ground (such as behind a
recreational vehicle) .
These guidelines are designed to ensure that your transmission is not
damaged due to insufficient lubrication.
Rear Whe el Drive (RWD) 4x 2 vehicle s:
This applies to all 4x2 trucks/sport utilities with rear wheel drive
capability.
An example of recreational towing is towing your vehicle behind a
motorhome. The following recreational towing guidelines are designed to
ensure that your transmission is not damaged.
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Place the transmission in N (Neutral) .
Maximum speed is 56 km/h (35 mph) .
Maximum distance is 80 km (50 miles) .
If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must
be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the
driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your
local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.
Impr ope r remova l/in st alla tion of the dr ive sha ft can cause
transmission flu id loss, da ma ge to the dr ive sha ft and internal
transmission compon ents.
4x 4 vehicle s wit h elect ron ic shift transfe r case (Neutral tow kit
acce ssor y) :
On vehicles equipped with 4WD, an accessory is available that allows you
to tow your vehicle, behind another vehicle, with all the wheels on the
ground. Contact your dealer for more details. Do not tow your vehicle
with all wheels on the ground unless you install the neutral tow kit as
vehicle damage may occur.
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| Categories | Ford Explorer Manuals, Ford Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2002 |
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