HELP - Frozen!

[leelee]

If my '96 Explorer had a block heater, where might the plug end be hidden away so I can plug it in? We've had -35 for 3 nights now - started ok the first 2 days but wouldn't go today. Sucks when you have to call your boss to drive you to work Would be even worse to have no ride for the weekend....any suggestions would be much appreciated.

 

[htrdlncn]

found this : hope it helps:

Does 96 Ford Explorer have a block heater?
In: Ford Explorer XLT [Edit categories]

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The Ford Explorers come with block heaters in Canada. I guess it depends

on how cold it gets where you live. Look for an electrical cord that looks like an

extension cord with a male end on it - the end that plugs into an electric

outlet like you have at home. On my 1995, I just leave the end of the block

heater cord laying inside of the front bumper , just to the left of the license

plate when you are looking from the front. The cord could also be bundled up

in the engine compartment on the passenger side. The block heater is installed

on the passenger side of the engine, replacing one of the frost plugs, and the

other end of the block heater cord plugs into it.

 

[RockyMtnHigh]

Most vehicles sold in Canada have a block heater. It can take a while to track down the plug though.

They usually put the plug somewhere behind the grill. Look around the hood release and all around the radiator. The one in my Mustang has a cover over the prongs on the plug and it was nearly invisible, even with a flashlight. Look at the lower rad hose, as they usually strap the cord to the lower hose. That is if it has been lead to the front.

A friend of mine had an Oldsmobile that had the plug hidden really good. A mechanic told her that she didn't have one and offered to install one for $150.00. I spent 5 minutes before I found the plug...

Once you find it, pull it through the grill, or as some do, out the gap between the hood and the fenders or grill. Get a good outdoor extension cord and your in business...

Happy hunting!

 

[IZwack]

x2 -- its usually near the grille and/or headlight area.

With all those engineers, you think they at least could've painted the plug like red, pink or some hi-viz color, instead of leaving it black.

 

[Alaskanredneck]

you might check your frost plugs too alot of times here the block heater is installed at the factory but the dealer has to install the cord which they dont always do if you dont buy the winter upgrade package. good luck