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2006 Ford Explorer CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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- Brake Service
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- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Starter & Alternator Replacement
- Maintenance Lamp Reset
- Radiator & Hose Replacement
- Serpentine Belt Service
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Aviator -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-450 -> E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-550 -> E-450 -> E-550 -> E-Series -> Escape & Mariner -> Excursion, Expedition, F-Super Duty, Motorhome & Navigator -> Excursion, F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> Explorer, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Ranger -> F-150 & Mark LT -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Overhaul -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
Replacement
Aviator
Front
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
- Remove components in sequence, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install.
Rear
Refer to Fig. , and remove rear brake components in sequence listed.
E-Series
Front
E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-450
- Raise and support vehicle, remove front tire and wheel assemblies.
- Unclip speed sensor wiring from front brake hose.
- Disconnect and plug front brake caliper hose from caliper. Discard copper sealing rings.
- Remove two disc caliper mounting bolts, then the caliper, Fig. .
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- F...
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FUEL FILTER REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Light Trucks, SUVs & Vans -> Fuel Shutoff Switch Location -> 1999-06 Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport Trac & Mountaineer
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer XLS 4.0 V6 GAS
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
The electrical power to the air suspension system must be shut off prior to hoisting, jacking or towing an air suspension vehicle. This can be accomplished by turning off the air suspension switch located in the rear jack storage area. Failure to do so can result in unexpected inflation or deflation of the air springs, which can result in shifting of the vehicle during these operations.
- Raise and support vehicle.
- Remove wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. Discard wheel hub retainer nut and washer assembly. It is a torque prevailing des...
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> Intermittent & Poor Connections -> Intermittents -> Poor Connections -> Symptom Test
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification
Refer to Fig. for diagnostic trouble code identification.
Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to DLC (Data Link Connector), and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Symptom Test
Refer to Fig. for Symptom Test Chart.
Intermittent & Poor Connections
Intermittents
Most intermittents are caused by faulty electrical connections or wiring. Inspect for the following:
- Wiring ...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Remove engine cover assembly nuts.
- Rotate front end accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position front end accessory drive belt aside.
- Position protective cover aside and remove alternator B+ terminal nut.
- Disconnect alternator B+ terminal and electrical connectors.
- Remove a...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Low Coolant Lamp ->
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from water pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from water pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to in...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
- Raise tensioner by turning counterclockwise, then remove belt.
- Install new be...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
Center Console Diagram for 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
RH D Pillar Diagram for 2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS Components on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
2006 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
2006 Ford Explorer Limited 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring Diagram Components on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
Document: Coolant Expansion Tank Leaks - 4.0L Engine Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
Document: 4.0L Coolant Leak - Radiator - Built On Or Before 8/8/2006 Vehicle: 2006 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2006 Ford Explorer AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1970+.
- Brake caliper mounting bolt torque
- Brake drum runout, machining, & discard specs
- Minimum brake lining thickness.
- Brake rotor runout, parallelism, machining, discard, & finish specs
A/C SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS: Air conditioning refrigerant capacity and type as well as lubricant capacity for most 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+.
- Refrigerant capacity & type, compressor oil viscosity, total system oil capacity & compressor clutch gap
COOLING SYSTEM BLEED: Cooling system bleeder valve identification, bleeder type and bleed procedures for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1986+.
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE: Preventive maintenance recommendations and required services for most domestic and imported cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Includes severe and routine service schedules
QUICK-LUBE and ILLUSTRATIONS: Fluid recommendations, capacities, drain plug torques, tire data, and severe service recommended preventive maintenance schedules. Information covers most 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+. Engine and chassis service images.
- Automatic transmission/transaxles capacities, lubricant recommendations
- Differential/final drive capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Final drive fill & drain plug torques
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Manual transmission/transaxle capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
- Number of lubrication fittings & plugs
- Power steering, brake, & clutch fluid recommendations
- Engine oil capacities, API grade recommendations, SAE viscosity recommendations, drain plug torque
- Severe service maintenance & interval recommendations
- Tire sizes, wheel nut/bolt torque, pressures & rim sizes
- Transfer case capacities, lube recommendations, grades, & viscosities
TUNE-UP & DRIVEABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: Most tune-up specifications for most 2006 Ford Explorer cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. and Canada from 1980+
- Airflow sensor electrical specifications
- Tensioning specifications for systems with automatic tensioners
- Barometric pressure sensor specs
- Battery group number and cranking performance
- Crankshaft & camshaft position sensor resistance
- Engine compression pressures
- Coolant temperature sensor specs
- Computer advance.
- Diesel fuel temperature sensor resistance.
- Distributor advance specifications
- Ignition pickup coil resistance
- Exhaust gas recirculation temperature sensor resistance
- Engine fastener torque values
- Firing order diagrams
- Fuel system pressures
- Generator (alternator) specs
- Intake air temperature sensor specs
- Ignition coil specifications
- Fuel injector resistance
- Engine idle speeds
- Knock sensor resistance
- Manifold absolute pressure sensor specs
- Mixture control solenoid resistance
- Voltage regulator specs
- Spark plug applications & gaps
- Starter motor electrical specs.
- Tensioning specifications for systems without automatic tensioners
- Throttle body temperature sensor resistance
- Ignition timing in degrees at rpm
- Transmission oil temperature sensor resistance
- Throttle position sensor specs
- Vacuum sensor valve specs
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