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2001 Ford Explorer ChassisFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Component Locations
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2000 Mercury Mountaineer and 2000 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
COMPONENT LOCATIONS
| Component | Location |
|---|---|
| Air Suspension Control (ARC) Module | Behind Instrument Panel, Left Of Center |
| Central Junction Box | Behind Instrument Panel, Left Side |
| Data Link Connector (DLC) | Below Driver's Side Of Instrument Panel, To Right Of Steering Column |
| Driver Seat Module (DSM) | Below Driver's Seat |
| Electronic Automatic Temperature Control (EATC) Module | Behind Center Of Instrument Panel |
| Generic Electronic Module/Central Timer Module (GEM/CTM) | Behind Center Of Instrument Panel |
| Parking Aid Module (PAM) | Behind Spare Tire |
| Passive Anti-Theft System (PATS) Control Module | Behind Instrument Panel, Top Right Side |
| Powertrain Control Module (PCM) | Mounted Through Firewall, On Passenger's Side |
| Remote Anti-Theft Personality (RAP) Module | Behind Left Rear Quarter Panel |
| Restraints Control Module (RCM) | Behind Right Side Of Instrument Panel |
| 4-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (4WABS) Module | Left Side Of Engine Compartment |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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