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Driving – FORD 2001 Explorer User Manual

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If a distance of 80 km (50 miles) or a speed of 56 km/h (35 mph) must
be exceeded, you must disconnect the driveshaft. Ford recommends the
driveshaft be removed/installed only by a qualified technician. See your
local dealer for driveshaft removal/installation.

Improper removal/installation of the driveshaft can cause
transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal
transmission components.

RWD vehicles with 4x4 electronic shift transfer case or All Wheel
Drive (AWD) vehicles with automatic transmissions

Regarding recreational towing or having your vehicle towed, 4x4 vehicles
with electronic shift on the fly and AWD vehicles cannot be towed with
any wheels on the ground (with the exception of moving it as a disabled
vehicle off the road out of traffic).

LUGGAGE RACK

Maximum load is 90 kg (200 lbs), evenly distributed. If it is not possible
to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Adjustable
tie down loops must be used to secure the load.

To adjust cross-bar position:

1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both
ends of the cross-bar (both
cross-bars are adjustable).

2. Slide the cross-bar to the desired location.

3. Tighten the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar.

To remove the cross-bar assembly from the roof rack side rails:

1. Loosen the thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar (both cross-bars
are adjustable).

2. Slide the cross-bar to the end of the rail.

3. Use a long, flat object in order to depress the tongue in the endcaps
on both sides of the cross-bar.

4. Slide the assemblies off the end.

To reinstall the cross-bar assembly to the roof rack side rails:

1. Slide the cross-bar assemblies over the end cap tongue and into the
side rails.

2. Tighten thumbwheel at both ends of the cross-bar.

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