Help finding the proper Haynes manual

[Bobbie Jo Oliver]

I have an 2005 Explorer XLT Advance trac. The parts store gave me a book that covers 2002 to 2010 but in fine print it says it doesn't include sport trac models. They say they can't find anything about advance trac and if it is the same as sport trac. I assume that they are the same. As a female I get the runaround a lot. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you.

 

[swshawaii]

Haynes Ford Explorer Sport Trac Print & Online Repair Manual
Ford Explorer, 1991-2001: Explorer Sport Thru 2003, Sport Trac 2005 (Haynes Re

Welcome! Also, use the 2001-05 SPORT TRAC sub forum if you have a Sport Trac.
2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac | Ford Explorer and Ranger Forums - Serious Explorations

 

[swshawaii]

After reading your post again, sounds like you have a 2005 four door without the Sport Trac bed.

The 2002–2004 models also saw stability control as an option, Ford's AdvanceTrac with Roll Stability Controlsystem. The stability control system became standard for the 2005 model year.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Explorer#Third_generation_.282002.E2.80.932005.29

 

[Bobbie Jo Oliver]

After reading your post again, sounds like you have a 2005 four door without the Sport Trac bed.

AllI know is that on the rear of the vehicle, it says Explorer XLT on one side, and Advance Trac/RSC on the other side.

 

[swshawaii]

If no pickup bed you DON'T have a Sport Trac. Advance Trac/RSC is a safety feature, Sport Trac is an Explorer model.

 

[shadowless127]

They gave you the right manual, but they are not brilliant. AdvanceTrac/Roll Stability Control is a traction/stability control system that Ford made standard on all Explorers/Mountaineers/Aviators for 2005 forward.

 

[Bobbie Jo Oliver]

Thank you for the link. It was very helpful. I definitely don't have a sport trac.

 

[swshawaii]

This pdf may be of interest with AdvanceTrac® RSC explained on page 5. Good luck!

http://hillerford.com/v2/resource_library/2005/2005brochures/2005_explorer.pdf

 

[imp]

I've used (attempted to use) Haynes, and others, in the past, and found them to be largely deficient in needed details. I recommend the official Ford Shop Manuals, not cheap, but they are always sitting on a work area in every Ford Shop, used by all their Techs.

I use it all the time. http://www.helminc.com/helm/search_service_owner.asp?Style=helm&class_2=FRD