2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 W, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

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Different variant/trim Section 1 (Engine - 4.0L SOHC) Different car Section 1 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 2 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System) Section 3 (Wiring Diagrams) Section 4 (Module Communications Network) Section 5 (Anti-Theft Systems - Passive) Section 6 (Cruise Control Systems) Section 7 (Steering Column Switches) Section 8 (System Wiring Diagrams - F150) Section 9 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 10 (System Wiring Diagrams - F150) Section 11 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 12 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - Gasoline & NGV) Section 13 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - BLACKWOOD, Expedition, F150 Pickup & Navigator - Gasoline) Section 14 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Gasoline & NGV) Section 15 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - Gasoline) Section 16 (Engine Introduction - Trucks) Section 17 (Automatic A/C-Heater Systems) Section 18 (Manual HVAC Systems - F150) Section 19 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) Section 20 (Disc Brakes) Section 21 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators) Section 22 (Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 23 (Cooling System Specifications & Drive Belt Routing) Section 24 (Engine Performance - Wiring Diagrams) Section 25 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 26 (Manual A/C-Heater Systems) Section 27 (Automatic A/C-Heater Systems) Section 28 (Disc Brakes & Drum Brakes) Section 29 (Starting System - F150 Pickups) Section 30 (Generators & Regulators) Section 31 (Starters) Section 32 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators - Single Generator) Section 33 (Charging System - Generators & Regulators - Dual Generators) Section 34 (Starting System - Starters - Diesel) Section 35 (Starting System - Starters - Except Diesel) Section 36 (Starting System - Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty) Section 37 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 38 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - Except Diesel) Section 39 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 40 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Diesel) Section 41 (Engine Control System & Engine Component Tests - EEC-V - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 42 (Diagnosis) Section 43 (Automatic Transmission - Diagnosis - 4R100) Section 44 (Automatic Transmission - Diagnosis - 4R70W) Section 45 (Servicing - Automatic Transmission) Section 46 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures - Trucks - Diesel) Section 47 (Engine Controls - Pin Voltage Charts) Section 48 (Engine Control System - Adjustments) Section 49 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation -- ECONOLINE, Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty - Diesel 7.3L (99F E Series & 99F F450/550)) Section 50 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 51 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - Crown Victoria - NGV) Section 52 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation -- ECONOLINE, Excursion & F250-F550 Super Duty - Gasoline) Section 53 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - F150 Pickup - Bi-Fuel) Section 54 (Removal, Overhaul & Installation) Section 55 (Engine Self-Diagnostics - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 56 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 57 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation - Bi-Fuel) Section 58 (Engine Removal, Overhaul & Installation - F150 Pickup - NGV) Section 59 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - Bi-Fuel) Section 60 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - EEC-V - NGV) Section 61 (Engine Controls - Theory & Operation) Section 62 (Engine Controls - Self-Diagnostics) Section 63 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes) Section 64 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing) Section 65 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts) Section 66 (Engine Controls - Sensor Operating Range Charts) Section 67 (Computer Relearn Procedures) Section 68 (Engine Controls - Removal, Overhaul & Installation - ECONOLINE - NGV) Section 69 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 70 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System - F150 Pickup) Section 71 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 72 (Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System -- Excursion & F250-550 Super Duty) Section 73 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 74 (Air Bag Restraint Systems) Section 75 (Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications) Section 76 (Heater Systems - F150) Section 77 (Adjustable Pedals Assembly Systems - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 78 (Engine Controls - Basic Diagnostic Procedures) Section 79 (Anti-Theft Systems - Passive - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 80 (Cruise Control Systems - F150 Pickup) Section 81 (Engine Introduction) Section 82 (AUTOLAMP Systems - BLACKWOOD & F150 Pickup) Section 83 (Instrument Panel - Analog - F150 Pickup - Gasoline) Section 84 (ENGINE CONTROLS - SELF-DIAGNOSTICS - 7.3L (995, 996 F650/750, 99F E Series & 99F F450/550) DIESEL) Section 85 (Analog Instrument Panels) Section 86 (Instrument Panel - Analog - BLACKWOOD) Section 87 (Instrument Panel - Analog - F150 Pickup (CNG)) Section 88 (Instrument Panel - Analog - F150 Pickup - Bi-Fuel) Section 89 (Power Mirrors) Section 90 (Engine Controls - Trouble Shooting - No Codes - 7.3L Diesel) Section 91 (Engine Controls - System & Component Testing - 7.3L Diesel) Section 92 (Power Seats - BLACKWOOD) Section 93 (Power Window System - F150 Pickup) Section 94 (Power Windows - BLACKWOOD) Section 95 (STEERING COLUMN SWITCHES - F150 Pickup) Section 96 (Drive Shafts) Section 97 (Steering Column Switches) Section 98 (Wiper System & Washer System - F150 Pickup) Section 99 (Wiper/Washer Systems) Section 100 (Engine Controls - System & Component Tests - CNG) Section 101 (Power Door Locks System & Remote Keyless Entry System - F150 Pickup) Section 102 (Engine Controls - Removal & Installation - Gasoline) Section 103 (Power Door Locks & Remote Keyless Entry Systems) Section 104 (Module Communications Network - F150 Pickup) Section 105 (Module Communications Network) Section 106 (Parking Aid Systems) Section 107 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 108 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 109 (System Wiring Diagrams - E350 Super Duty) Section 110 (System Wiring Diagrams - E150) Section 111 (System Wiring Diagrams - E250) Section 112 (System Wiring Diagrams - E350 Super Duty) Section 113 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 114 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 115 (System Wiring Diagrams - F150) Section 116 (System Wiring Diagrams - F250 Super Duty) Section 117 (System Wiring Diagrams - F350 Super Duty) Section 118 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 119 (System Wiring Diagrams - E350 Super Duty) Section 120 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 121 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 122 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 123 (System Wiring Diagrams - F350 Super Duty) Section 124 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 125 (Cruise Control Systems) Section 126 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 127 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 128 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 129 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 130 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 131 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 132 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 133 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 134 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 135 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 136 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 137 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 138 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 139 (System Wiring Diagrams) Section 140 (System Wi

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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