Ford Explorer: General Service Information / Jacking and Lifting
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
VIN Locator
The VIN is a 17-digit combination of letters and numbers. The VIN is stamped on a metal tab riveted to the instrument panel, top upper left of..
Stay in Neutral Mode
NOTE:
Always put your vehicle in Stay in Neutral mode when
entering an automatic car wash. Failure to do this could result in
vehicle damage not covered by warranty...
Other information:
Removal
NOTE:
LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
Vehicles with passive entry
Remove the front door window regulator and motor.
Refer to: Front Door Window Regulator and Motor (501-11 Glass, Frames and Mechanisms, Removal and Installation)...
The 6.5-inch ring gear rear differential axle has 3.31, 3.58 and 3.73 gear ratio versions.
Front Drive Axle and Differential
The front drive axle consists of:
A cast-aluminum center section, a removable cast-aluminum differential housing cover
Integral-type housing hypoid gear design (center of the
pinion set below the centerline of the ring gear)...
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The front outboard and rear safety restraints in the vehicle are combination
lap and shoulder belts.

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