FORD EXPLORER 1997 2.G Owners Manual

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L EFI
engine4.0L SOHC
engine5.0L engine
Air filter FA-1616 FA-1658 FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Battery
(standard)BXT-58 BXT-58 BXT-65-650
Battery
(optional)BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-850
Oil filter FL-1A FL-1A FL-820S
PCV valve EV-225 EV-225 EV-152
Spark plug
1AGSF-22PP2AGSF-22PP2AWSF-32EE3
1
Refer to the Vehicle Emission
Control Information (VECI) decal
in the engine for gap
specifications. If a spark plug must
be replaced, use only spark plugs
with the service number suffix
letter EE as shown on the engine
decal.
2If a spark plug is removed for
inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinder
numbers 1, 2, 3 have a PG suffix.
Cylinder numbers 4, 5, 6 have a P
suffix.
3If a spark plug is removed for
inspection it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinder
numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 have an EG
suffix. Cylinder numbers 5, 6, 7, 8
have an E suffix.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity-liters
(quarts)
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilAll engines
4.7 (5.0)
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line in
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual
2.6 (5.6 pints)
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70W
Automatic
(4x2)13.1 (13.9)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC
engine (4 x 2)9.25 (9.75)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC
engine (4 x 4)9.55 (10.0)
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F4WD 1.4 (1.5)
AWD 1.25 (1.3)
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
Fluid4.0L engine
7.4 (7.8)
5.0L engine 12.1 (12.8)
Front axle fluid Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Axle
Lubricant4 x 4 vehicles
1.7 (3.5 pints)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity-liters
(quarts)
Rear axle
fluid
1,2,3,4Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Axle
LubricantVehicles with
conventional
axles
2.9-3.1
(5.50-5.80 pints) Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantRefer to
footnotes
2 and 3
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
ConcentrateFront 2.6 (2.7)
Rear (if
equipped)3.1 (3.3)
1Fill to 3 mm (1¤4º to 9/16º) below
bottom of fill hole.
2Vehicles equipped with 4.0L
SOHC and 4.0L EI engines may
have a limited slip differential. If
your vehicles is equipped with a
limited slip differential, add 4
ounces of additive friction modifier
C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford specification
EST-M2C118±A, for complete refill
of 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch rear
axles.
3Vehicles equipped with 4.0L
SOHC or 4.0L EFI engines and
3.73 or 4.10 rear axle ratios or
5.0L engines require synthetic rear
axle lubricant. Rear axles
containing synthetic lubricant are
lubricated for life. These lubricants
are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected, service
required or the axle assembly has
been submerged in water. The axle
lubricant should be changed any
time the axle has been submerged
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in water. For Traction-Lok rear
axles, add 4 ounces of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A,
Ford specification EST-M2C118±A,
whenever the lubricant is changed.
4Refer to your ªService Guideº for
axle fluid change intervals.
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricant specifications
ItemFord Part
NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirFord Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer Fluid
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AA
OR -BAESR-M17P5-A
Body hinges,
latches, door
stricker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latchMulti-Purpose
GreaseD7AZ-19584-AA
OR
D0AZ-19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
AND
ESB-M1C93-B
Steering column
u-joints, parking
brake linkage
pivots and
clevises,
transmission
control and
clutch linkage
pivotsPremium Life
Long GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
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ItemFord Part
NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Hydraulic clutch
master cylinder
and brake
master cylinderHigh
Perfromance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESZ-M6C25-A
Driveshaft, slip
sline, universal
jointsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantsCOAZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolantFord Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
ATX shift
linkagePremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Engine oilMotorcraft
Motor Oil 5W-30
Super PremiumXO-5W30-QSPWSS-M2C153-F
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
(4R7OW)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-2-QM MERCONt
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Speedometer,
parking brake
cableSpeedometer
Cable LubricantE6TZ-19581-A ESF-M1C160-A
Engine oil
lubricantMotorcraft Long
Life Oil FilterFL-1A-4.0L
FL-820-5.0LES-E1ZE-
6714-AA
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ItemFord Part
NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Accelerator
throttle lever
ball studPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C175-B
Ford
conventional and
traction lok rear
axlesMotorcraft SAE
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL
123WSP-M2C197-A
Dana axles
(front)4x4 Gear Oil F1TZ-19580-A WSL-M2C191-A
Transfer case -
Four wheel
driveMotorcraft
MERCONt
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Brake and
clutch pedal
shaftPremium
Long-life GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
5-speed manual
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCON
tAutomatic
transmission
fluidXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Trnafer case
Front Output
Slip ShaftPremium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-G or K ESA-M1C75-B
14.0 L Explorer Conventional and
Traction-lok rear axles are filled
with XY-80W90±QL, Ford
specification WSP-M2C197±A.
25.0 L Explorer Conventional and
Traction-Lok rear axles are filled
with Motorcraft Premium Synthetic
rear axle lubricant, F1TZ-19580±B,
Ford specification WSL-M2C192±A.
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3Add 4±ounces of additive friction
modifier C8AZ-19B546±A, Ford
specification EST-M2C118±A, for
complete Traction-lok rear axles.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L 2V V-64.0L 2V V-6
SOHC5.0L 2V V-8
Cubic inches 245 245 302
Horsepower 160 @ 4200 rpm 205 @ 5000 rpm 211 @ 4600
Torque 225 @ 2800 rpm 250 @ 3000 rpm 274 @ 3200 rpm
Required fuel
grade87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)1.3-1.4 mm
(0.052-0.056
inch)
Ignition system DIS DIS DIS
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions cm(inches)
1Overall length 468 cm (184.3 in)
2Overall width 187 cm (70.2 in)
3Maximum height 170 cm (67.3 in)
4Wheelbase 284 cm (111.9 in)
5Front track / rear 148 cm (58.3 in)
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4
1
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IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Vehicle identification tag
The vehicle identification tag is
located on the front panel of the
engine compartment. This tag
bears technical information on
your vehicle and identifies various
components.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is attached to a tag and is
located on the front driver's side of
the instrument panel. The VIN tag
may be seen by looking through
the windshield from the outside of
the vehicle.
3
5
2
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uno_vin_number
uno_engine_block_number
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Engine number
The engine number is stamped on
the engine block.
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