Ford Explorer: Starting and Stopping the Engine / Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)
WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result
in property damage or serious personal injury.
WARNING: Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged
adapters. There is a risk of electrical shock.
WARNING: Do not fully close the hood, or allow it to drop under its own
weight when using the engine block heater. This could damage the power cable and
may cause an electrical short resulting in fire, injury and property damage.
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Note: The heater is most effective when outdoor temperatures are below
0°F (-18°C).
The heater acts as a starting aid by warming the engine coolant. This allows
the climate control system to respond quickly. The equipment includes a heater element,
installed in the engine block and a wire harness. You can connect the system to
a grounded 120-volt AC electrical source.
We recommend that you do the following for a safe and correct operation:
- Use a 16-gauge outdoor extension cord that is product certified by Underwriter’s
Laboratory (UL) or Canadian Standards Association (CSA). This extension cord
must be suitable for use outdoors, in cold temperatures, and be clearly marked
Suitable for Use with Outdoor Appliances. Do not use an indoor extension cord
outdoors. This could result in an electric shock or become a fire hazard.
- Use as short an extension cord as possible.
- Do not use multiple extension cords.
- Make sure that when in operation, the extension cord plug and heater cord
plug connections are free and clear of water. This could cause an electric shock
or fire.
- If the block heater cord is under the hood, Do Not remove the wiring from
its original location. Do Not close the hood on the extension wiring.
- Make sure your vehicle is parked in a clean area, clear of combustibles.
- Make sure the heater, heater cord and extension cord are firmly connected.
- Check for heat anywhere in the electrical hookup once the system has been
operating for approximately 30 minutes.
- Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before starting and
driving your vehicle. Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the
block heater cord plug when not in use.
- Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation before winter.
Using the Engine Block Heater
Make sure the receptacle terminals are clean and dry prior to use. Clean them
with a dry cloth if necessary.
The heater uses 0.4 to 1.0 kilowatt-hours of energy per hour of use. The system
does not have a thermostat. It achieves maximum temperature after approximately
three hours of operation. Using the heater longer than three hours does not improve
system performance and unnecessarily uses electricity.
When you start the engine, the idle speed increases. This helps to warm up the
engine. If the engine idle speed does not slow down automatically, have your vehicle
checked by an authorized dealer...
Other information:
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components...
Removal
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Remove the steering column.
Refer to: Steering Column (211-04 Steering Column, Removal and Installation).
NOTE:
Note the position of the component before removal...