1998 Ford Explorer A/C & Heater Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Ford Explorer

  • 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:X
  • 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS, CID:302, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:302, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E

A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Water Pump, Replace -> 1998 -> 1999-2000 -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.0L Pushrod Engine -> 4.0L SOHC Engine -> 4.2L Engine -> 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L Engines -> 5.0L Engine -> 7.3L Diesel Engine -> Diesel Engine -> Econoline -> Excursion -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Gasoline Engine -> Ranger -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Econoline
4.2L Engine
  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove fan and fan clutch.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove lower radiator hose from water pump.
  • Disconnect engine harness from water pump mounting stud and water bypass tube.
  • Remove A/C compressor support bracket.
  • Remove bolts and pulley from water pump.
  • Remove bypass tube from water pump.
  • Remove bolts (A) and stud bolts (B), Fig. , from water pump, then remove pump from cover.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Precautions -> Air Bag System Disarming & Arming -> Battery Ground Cable -> Product Compatibility
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Air Bag System Disarming & Arming

Refer to and for air bag system disarming and arming procedures.

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, disconnect battery ground cable ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Automatic Temperature Control Systems Diagnosis & Testing -> Automatic Temperature Control Systems, Explorer/Mountaineer & Expedition/Navigator -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

The electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) system automatically maintains the temperature selected and regulates the airflow between the instrument panel registers, floor ducts, windshield defroster nozzle and side window de-misters.

With the use of microcontroller, the electronic automatic temperature control (EATC) module analyses input from temperature function and...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Control Assembly, Replace -> 1998 -> 1998 Auxiliary -> 1998 Manual -> 1998 Standard Control -> 1999-2000 -> 1999-2000 Auxiliary -> 1999-2000 Manual -> 1999-2000 Standard Control -> Auxiliary A/C -> Auxiliary Control -> Econoline -> Electronic Temperature Control -> Excursion -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Manual A/C -> Ranger -> Standard A/C -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Econoline
Standard A/C
  • Remove center trim panel.
  • Remove mounting screws, then pull panel away from instrument panel.
  • Disconnect electrical connectors and vacuum harness connector, then remove control panel
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Auxiliary A/C
  • Using a suitable pry tool, pry rear climate control panel out of headliner.
  • Disconnect wiring connector from control.
  • Remove rear climate control.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Excursion
  • Using suitable radio removal tools, rem...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Component Replacement & Adjustment -> Light Duty Trucks & Vans -> Water Pump, Replace -> 1998 -> 1999-2000 -> 2.5L Engine -> 3.0L Engine -> 3.8L Engine -> 4.0L Engine -> 4.0L Pushrod Engine -> 4.0L SOHC Engine -> 4.2L Engine -> 4.6L, 5.4L & 6.8L Engines -> 5.0L Engine -> 7.3L Diesel Engine -> Diesel Engine -> Econoline -> Excursion -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> F-Series -> Gasoline Engine -> Ranger -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS

Econoline
4.2L Engine
  • Drain coolant into suitable container.
  • Remove fan and fan clutch.
  • Remove accessory drive belt.
  • Remove lower radiator hose from water pump.
  • Disconnect engine harness from water pump mounting stud and water bypass tube.
  • Remove A/C compressor support bracket.
  • Remove bolts and pulley from water pump.
  • Remove bypass tube from water pump.
  • Remove bolts (A) and stud bolts (B), Fig. , from water pump, then remove pump from cover.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • ...

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A/C & HEATER SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 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 1998 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+

Air Bag System Precautions -> Ford Motor Co. -> Disarming -> 1990-91 -> 1990-92 -> 1991-92 -> 1992-93 -> 1992-94 -> 1992-96 -> 1993 -> 1993-94 -> 1993-95 -> 1994 -> 1994-95 -> 1994-97 -> 1995-2000 -> 1995-2004 -> 1995-96 -> 1995-97 -> 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: 1998 Ford Explorer 5.0 V8 GAS

Passenger Cars

Prior to disconnecting battery, record preset radio frequencies.

After the battery has been disconnected and connected again, abnormal drive conditions may be present while the powertrain control module relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

Aspire
  • Disconnect battery ground cable and isolate.
  • Wait one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
  • Remove four driver's side air bag module mounting bolts.
  • Disconnect driver's side air bag module...

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