Ford Explorer Sport (2003 year). Manual — part 8

Replacing tail lamp/turn/backup lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF psoition and then open
the liftgate/tailgate.

2. Remove the two screws from the
lamps assembly.

3. Remove the lamp assembly.

4. Rotate the bulb socket
counterclockwise and remove it
from the lamp assembly.

5. Carefully pull the bulb straight
out of the socket.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing foglamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then
remove the plastic splash shield, by
removing the two screws on the
front of the fenderwell.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the foglamp by turning it
counterclockwise.

3. Disconnect the electrical connector.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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Replacing license plate lamp bulbs

1. Make sure the headlamp switch is
in the OFF position and then
remove two screws and the license
plate lamp assembly.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise and pull the bulb
straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

Replacing high-mount brakelamp bulb

1. Remove the two screws and lamp
assembly from vehicle.

2. Remove the bulb socket from the
lamp assembly by turning
counterclockwise and pull the bulb
straight out.

Reverse steps to reinstall bulb(s).

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SPECIAL NOTICES

Special instructions

For your added safety, your vehicle is fitted with sophisticated electronic
controls.

Please read the section Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Failure to follow

the specific warnings and instructions could result in personal injury.

Front seat mounted rear facing child or infant seats should
NEVER be used in front of a passenger side air bag unless the

air bag can be and is turned OFF.

Data Recording

Computers in your vehicle are capable of recording detailed data
potentially including but not limited to information such as:

• the use of restraint systems including seat belts by the driver and

passengers,

• information about the performance of various systems and modules in

the vehicle, and

• information related to engine, throttle, steering, brake or other system

status.

Any of this information could potentially include information regarding
how the driver operates the vehicle potentially including but not limited
to information regarding vehicle speed, brake or accelerator application
or steering input. This information may be stored during regular
operation or in a crash or near crash event.

This stored information may be read out and used by:
• Ford Motor Company.
• service and repair facilities.
• law enforcement or government agencies.
• others who may assert a right or obtain your consent to know such

information.

Introduction

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MULTI-FUNCTION LEVER

Windshield wiper: Rotate the end
of the control away from you to
increase the speed of the wipers;
rotate towards you to decrease the
speed of the wipers.

Speed dependent wipers: When
the wiper control is on, the speed of
the wipers will automatically adjust
with the vehicle speed. The faster your vehicle is travelling the faster the
wipers will go.

Windshield washer: Push the end
of the stalk:
• briefly: causes a single swipe of

the wipers without washer fluid.

• a quick push and hold: the wipers

will swipe three times with
washer fluid.

• a long push and hold: the wipers and washer fluid will be activated for

up to ten seconds.

Rear window wiper and washer
• Turn the control to the desired

position. Positions 1 & 2 are
interval and position 3 is
continuous wipe.

• Press to activate the rear washer

fluid and wipe three times.

Opening the liftgate will not interrupt the rear wiper function.

Driver Controls

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