Ford Explorer: Front Suspension - RWD / Diagnosis and Testing - Front Suspension
REFER to: Suspension System (204-00 Suspension System - General Information, Diagnosis and Testing).
Overview
The RWD front suspension consists of the following components:
Lower control arms
Lower ball joints
Stabilizer bar, bushings and links
Ride height sensors
Suspen..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
204-592Separator, Lower Arm Ball JointTKIT-2006C-FFMFLMTKIT-2006C-LMTKIT-2006C-ROW
Vehicle/Axle Stands
Removal
NOTICE:
Suspension fasteners ar..
Other information:
System Operation
Principles of Operation
The 4WD system is active all the time and requires no input from the driver. The 4WD
system continuously monitors vehicle conditions and automatically
applies torque to the front wheels when conditions or a drive mode
selection commands it...
Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart
Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation).
Diagnostic Trouble Code Chart
Module
DTC
Description
Action
DSM
B12A7:1..
Categories
Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent
access key is inside your vehicle.

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