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We have info for following modifications of 2003 Ford Explorer
- 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
- 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:E
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.6 V8 GAS
Refer to. "Diagnosis & Testin... "
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 GAS
Brakes Pull Or Drift
- Tire air pressure.
- Wheel alignment.
- Brake pads, shoes or linings.
- Brake or suspension components.
Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
- Instrument cluster.
- Warning indicator circuit.
- Parking brake.
- Brake fluid level.
Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast
- Brake fluid level.
- Air in system.
- Brake master cylinder fault.
- Normal RABS or ABS function.
Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly
- Air in system.
- Brake master cylinder fault.
- Normal RABS or ABS function.
Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force
- Disc or drum brake component.
- Parking brake component...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Precautions -> Brake Fluid Handling
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
Brake Fluid Handling
Brake fluid can cause serious injury and vehicle damage if not handled properly. Avoid ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series & F-Series -> Escape -> Excursion, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, F-Super Duty, Motorhome, Ranger & Windstar -> Expedition & Navigator -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed -> Villager
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer 4.0 V6 FLEX
Aviator, Explorer & Mountaineer
Master Cylinder
- Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
- Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
- Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
- When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
- Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
- Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
- Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Inspection -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
Brake Linings
Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if required).
Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if required, replace rear brake linings also.
If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.
Brake Roughness
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> E-250 w/Tension Limiter -> E-450 & E-550 -> E-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD -> Parking Brake -> Rear Disc -> Windstar
Vehicle: 2003 Ford Explorer Sport 4.0 V6 GAS
Parking Brake
Expedition, Explorer, Navigator, Mountaineer & F-250LD
Rear Disc
- Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in "Rotor, Replace."
- Measure inside diameter of parking brake drum using brake adjustment gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent, Fig. .
- Adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
E-Super Duty
E-450 & E-550
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove clevis pin and disconnect adjusting clevis from parking brake lever.
- Loosen jam nut several turn and position parking brake lever in applied position.
- Tighten or loosen...
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