Maintenance and specifications, Service recommendations, Precautions when servicing your vehicle – FORD 2007 Explorer Sport Trac v.1 User Manual

Page 261: Working with the engine off, Working with the engine on

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SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
• Use the scheduled maintenance information to track routine

service.

• Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts

conforming to specifications.

• Your authorized dealer can provide parts and service.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed

space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.

• Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and

all fuel related parts.

Working with the engine off

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Block the wheels.

Working with the engine on

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Block the wheels.

To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and/or personal burn
injuries do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed

and do not remove it while the engine is running.

2007 07+ Explorer Sport Trac (esp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA
(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

261

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