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2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac CAR/TRUCK REPAIR PROCEDURES AND DIAGRAMS - WHAT Ford REPAIR SHOPS DON'T WANT YOU TO KNOW
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series, F-150 & Mark LT -> Edge, Escape, Mariner & MKX -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Freestar, F-Super Duty, Monterey, Motorhome & Ranger -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
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 unit.
- When...
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DRIVELINE, U-JOINT & CV AXLES REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
CV AXLE SHAFT, Replace -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
Front
- Loosen the front axle wheel hub retainer.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position on a hoist.
- Remove the front wheel and tire assembly.
- Remove rear disc brake caliper and suspend aside using mechanics wire.
- Remove front axle wheel hub retaining nut.
- Remove tie rod end nut and separate tie rod end from knuckle.
- Remove stabilizer bar link nut.
- Remove upper ball joint nut and separate upper ball joint from knuckle.
- Remove CV shaft assembly from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
- Torque axle shaft hub nut to 184 ft. lbs.
- Torque upper ball joint nut to 51 ft....
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TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Relearn Procedures -> TPMS Sensor Activation -> TPMS Sensor Training
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
TPMS Sensor Activation
To conserve battery power, the TPMS sensors will go into a sleep mode after approximately 30 minutes of inactivity. The sensors will not transmit tire pressure information while in sleep mode. The sensors must be activated to transmit the latest tire pressure information.
- Place the ignition switch in the On position.
- Position Ford TPMS activation tool, or equivalent, against the LF tire side wall 180° from the valve stem.
- The TPMS activation tool will flash a green light and sound a beep for each successful response from a TPMS sensor.
- Press the TPMS activat...
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STARTER & ALTERNATOR REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Alternator, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
- Disconnect battery ground cable.
- Loosen band clamp and remove air filter element, tray and inlet snorkel.
- Disconnect electronic throttle control electrical connector.
- Disconnect throttle position sensor electrical connector.
- Remove throttle body bolts and gasket then remove throttle body. Discard throttle body gasket and install new gasket upon installation.
- Rotate accessory drive belt tensioner clockwise and position accessory drive belt aside.
- Pull up on wiring harness and remove locators for alternator bracket.
- Position altern...
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MAINTENANCE LAMP RESET PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Ford Motor Co. Trucks -> Severity Indicator ->
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS
This indicator will display the severity color of RED when low oil pressure, charging system malfunction, engine coolant overheating or door ajar problems ar...
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RADIATOR & HOSE REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Coolant Hose, Replace -> Lower -> Upper
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS
Lower
- Drain cooling system into a suitable container.
- Reposition hose clamp from radiator.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from radiator.
- Reposition hose clamp from coolant pump.
- Remove radiator outlet hose from coolant pump and from vehicle.
- Reverse procedure to ...
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SERPENTINE BELT SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Serpentine Drive Belt, Replace
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
- Remove air cleaner outlet tube.
- Rotate tensioner by turning counterclockwis...
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COMPONENT LOCATION DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
Component location diagrams for most 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1990+.
 Engine Diagram for 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GASComponents on diagram: |
 Engine Compartment Diagram for 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GASComponents on diagram: |
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WIRING DIAGRAMS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
OEM drawn wiring diagrams for most 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S.
 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS Wiring DiagramComponents on diagram: |
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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
OEM TSB listings for most 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. from 1985+.
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Document: Coolant Expansion Tank Leaks - 4.0L Engine Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS Symptoms: |
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Document: POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE - FRONT OR REAR 18 INCH WHEELS - TURNING AT SLOW SPEED BELOW 10 MPH (16 KM/H) Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GAS Symptoms: |
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COMPONENT/PARTS SPECIFICATIONS FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS: Brake drum, rotor, caliper, and related specifications for most 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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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