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We have info for following modifications of 1996 Ford Explorer

  • 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:P

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Condenser, Replace -> 1996 -> 1997 -> 1997 Expedition & F-Series -> Aerostar & Ranger -> Bronco & 1996 F-Series -> Econoline -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Econoline
1996
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined under .
  • Disconnect and cap compressor discharge line and liquid line from condenser using the spring lock coupling tool, Fig. .
  • Remove top left and right side radiator bolts, then loosen bottom bolts.
  • Carefully push top part of radiator rearward.
  • Remove two bolts retaining top of condenser core to radiator upper support, then remove from vehicle.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Use new O-rings lubricated with refrigerant oil.
1997
  • Recover refrigerant as outlined...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

General Service Domestic Vehicles -> 1996-97 -> Oil Charge -> Achieva, Grand Am & Skylark -> Aerostar, Explorer, Ranger & Windstar -> Aspire & Probe -> Avenger & Sebring Coupe -> Beretta, Corsica, Aurora & Riviera -> Bonneville, Eighty-Eight, LeSabre, Ninety-Eight, LSS, Park Avenue & Regency -> Breeze, Cirrus, Sebring Convertible & Stratus -> Camaro & Firebird -> Caprice, Impala SS & Roadmaster -> Catera -> Cavalier & Sunfire -> Cherokee, Dakota, Full Size Pickups, Grand Cherokee & Wrangler -> Colt & Summit -> Colt Vista & Summit Wagon -> Concorde, Intrepid, LHS, New Yorker & Vision -> Corvette -> Cutlass Ciera, Cutlass Cruiser, Century, Cutlass Supreme, Lumina, Monte Carlo, Grand Prix, & Regal -> DaimlerChrysler Corp. -> DeVille, Eldorado & Seville -> Econoline -> Escort & Tracer w/1.8L Engine -> Except Aspire, Probe, Escort & Tracer w/1.8L Engine -> Except Tracker -> F-Series, Bronco & Villager -> Fleetwood -> Ford Motor Company -> Full Size Vans -> General Motors Corp. -> Geo Tracker -> Light Trucks & Vans -> Malibu -> Metro & Prizm -> Minivans -> Neon -> Passenger Cars -> Saturn -> Stealth -> Talon
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

DaimlerChrysler Corp.
Passenger Cars

Before installing replacement compressor, drain oil from replacement and failed compressors (drain oil from suction port). Add same amount of oil to replacement compressor as drained from failed compressor.

Remove defective components. Add the proper amount of oil to each replacement component. Most recovery/recycling equipment will measure the amount of oil being removed. This is the amount of oil to be added back to the system, follow manufactures instructions provided with the recovery/recycling station.

Concorde, Int...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

A/C & Cooling System Maintenance -> Ford Motor Co. -> 1994-97 Aerostar, 1994-2002 Explorer, 1995-2002 Ranger, 1997-2002 Mountaineer & 2002 Escape
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Electrical Symbol & Wire Color Code Identification -> Wire Color Code Identification -> Domestic Vehicles
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Explorer & 1997 Mountaineer -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Refer to symptom tables, Figs. and , to locate corr...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES

Air Conditioner and Heater Service Includes module configuration procedures, general service, maintenance, automatic temperature control, compressor services, electric cooling fans, vacuum diagrams, specifications, and manual air conditioning and heater diagnostics and replacement procedures for domestic and imported 1996 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Arming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1992-98 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-96 -> 1994-97 -> 1995 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-98 -> 1996-97 -> 1996-99 -> 1997-2000 -> 1997-2001 -> 1997-2004 -> 1997-99 -> 1998 -> 1998-2000 -> 1998-2002 -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2001 -> 1999-2002 -> 1999-2004 -> 2000 -> 2000-01 -> 2000-04 -> 2001-02 -> 2001-03 -> 2001-04 -> 2002-03 -> 2002-04 -> 2004 -> Aerostar & Bronco -> Aspire -> Aviator -> Blackwood, Expedition & Navigator -> Built After February 2002 -> Built Before March 2002 -> Capri -> Continental -> Contour & Mystique -> Cougar -> Crown Victoria Grand Marquis & Marauder -> Econoline -> Escape -> Escort, Tracer & ZX2 -> Excursion -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport & Sport Trac -> F Series -> Focus -> Freestar & Monterey -> Light Trucks & Vans -> LS -> Mark VII -> Mark VIII -> Mustang -> Passenger Cars -> Probe -> Ranger -> Sable & Taurus -> Tempo & Topaz -> Thunderbird -> Town Car -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1996 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Passenger Cars

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Connect driver's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install driver's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • Remove restraint system diagnostic tool from passenger's side air bag module electrical connector.
  • Install passenger's side air bag module as outlined under "Component Service."
  • C...

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