Ford Explorer: Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Bearing Inspection

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Engine / Engine System - General Information / General Procedures - Bearing Inspection

Inspection

1. Cratering - fatigue failure
1. Spot glazing - incorrect seating
1. Scratching - dirty engine oil
1. Base exposed - poor lubrication
1. Both edges worn - journal damaged
1. One edge worn - journal tapered or bearing not seated

Diagnosis and Testing - Engine

Inspection and Verification - Engine Performance NOTE: There are 2 diagnostic paths that can be followed depending on the type of engine concern. Carry out Inspection and Verification - Engine Pe..

General Procedures - Camshaft Surface Inspection

Inspect the camshaft lobes for pitting or damage in the active area. Minor pitting is acceptable outside the active area. The active area includes the opening ramp and closing ramp...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Engine Oil Check

To check the engine oil level consistently and accurately, do the following: Make sure the parking brake is on. Make sure the transmission is in park (P) or neutral (N). Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Front Fog Lamp Adjustment

Adjustment NOTE: Horizontal aim is not adjustable. Consult your state vehicle inspection center for recommended tolerance ranges for visual aiming. NOTE: Before starting fog lamp adjustment, entry conditions must be met. Vehicle must be on level ground...

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Driver and Passenger Airbags

WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction. Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.