battery FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owner's Manual

Please consult your ªWarranty Guideº for complete emission warranty
information.
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing
In some localities, it may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of
the on-board diagnostics system. If your ªCheck Engine/Service Engine
Soonº light is on, refer to the description in theWarning Lights and
Chimessection of theInstrumentationchapter. Your vehicle may not
pass the I/M test with the ªCheck Engine/Service Engine Soonº light on.
If the vehicle's powertrain system or its battery has just been serviced,
the on-board diagnostics system is reset to a ªnot ready for I/M testº
condition. To ready the on-board diagnostics system for I/M testing, a
minimum of 30 minutes of city and highway driving is necessary as
described below:
²First, at least 10 minutes of driving on an expressway or highway.
²Next, at least 20 minutes driving in stop-and-go, city-type traffic with
at least four idle periods.
Allow the vehicle to sit for at least eight hours without starting the
engine. Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle. The
engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once started,
do not turn off the engine until the above driving cycle is complete.
BULBS
Replacing exterior bulbs
Check the operation of the following lamps frequently:
²Headlamps
²Foglamps
²High-mount brakelamp
²Brakelamps
²Turn signals
²License plate lamp
²Tail lamps
²Back-up lamps
Do not remove lamp bulbs unless they can be replaced immediately with
new ones. If a bulb is removed for an extended period of time,
contaminants may enter the lamp housings and affect lamp performance.
Maintenance and care
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 5.0L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1658 FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-1A FL-820S
PCV valve EV-225 EV-152
Spark plugs* AGSF-22PP** AWSF-32EE
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the
same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs
with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Brake fluid High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
Oil5.0L 4.7L
(5.0 quarts)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil4.0L 4.7L
(5.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 87.1L
(22.5 gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir or
dipstick
Capacities and specifications
255

Comfort and convenience
Cargo net
Cargo organizers
Cargo shade
Cargo tray
Engine block heaters
Tire step
Travel equipment
Automatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Cellular phone holder
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Factory luggage rack adaptors (bike and ski)
Heavy-duty battery
Home link visor
Inside mirror, electrochromic compass (with and without temperature
display)
Luggage/Cargo basket
Luggage rack cross bars
Neutral towing transfer case kit
Dog guard
Removable luggage rack adapters (bike and ski)
Running boards/bars
Seatback storage
Smoker's package
Soft luggage cover
Track rider bars (for luggage rack)
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch mount bike carrier
Trailer hitch receiver cover
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Customer assistance
272

A
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ................................137, 141
and child safety seats ............139
description ......................137, 141
disposal ....................................144
driver air bag ..................139, 142
indicator light ...........10, 141, 143
operation .........................139, 142
passenger air bag ...........139, 142
side air bag ..............................141
Air cleaner filter .......................255
Air conditioning ..........................23
automatic temperature
control system ..........................27
rear seat controls .....................32
Air suspension ...........................160
description ..............................160
warning light .............................12
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................173
Ambulance packages ....................3
Antifreeze (see Engine
coolant) .....................................216
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................157±158
Anti-theft system
warning light .............................11
Armrests ....................................107
Audio system (see Radio) .........36
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................162, 165
fluid, adding ............................222
fluid, checking ........................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............255fluid, specification ..................260
Auxiliary power point ...............106
Axle
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
refill capacities ........................255
traction lok ..............................175
B
Battery .......................................225
acid, treating emergencies .....225
charging system warning
light ............................................11
jumping a disabled battery ....199
maintenance-free ....................225
replacement, specifications ...255
servicing ..................................225
voltage gauge ............................16
Belt minder ...............................133
Brakes ........................................157
anti-lock ...........................157±158
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light .....................10, 158
brake warning light ..................10
fluid, checking and adding ....214
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
fluid, specifications .........258, 260
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
parking ....................................158
shift interlock ..........................161
Break-in period .............................3
C
Capacities for refilling fluids ....255
Cargo area shade ......................108
Cargo cover ...............................108
CD changer .................................78
Index
276

E
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................199
Emission control system ..........242
Engine ........................................260
check engine/service engine
soon light ....................................8
cleaning ...................................250
coolant .....................................216
idle speed control ...................225
lubrication
specifications ..................258, 260
refill capacities ........................255
service points ..................209±210
starting after a collision .........186
Engine block heater .................154
Engine oil ..................................210
checking and adding ..............210
dipstick ....................................210
filter, specifications ........213, 255
recommendations ...................213
refill capacities ........................255
specifications ..................258, 260
Exhaust fumes ..........................155
F
Floor mats .................................107
Fluid capacities .........................255
Foglamps .....................................22
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles...12, 167
control trac .......................34, 168
description ......................168±169
driving off road ...............170, 173
electronic shift ..........................34
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................161Fuel ............................................234
calculating fuel economy...18, 238
cap .......................................9, 237
capacity ...................................255
choosing the right fuel ...........236
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................241
detergent in fuel .....................237
filling your vehicle with
fuel ...........................234, 237, 239
filter, specifications ........238, 255
fuel pump shut-off switch .....186
gauge .........................................16
improving fuel economy ........238
octane rating ...................236, 260
quality ......................................236
running out of fuel .................237
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................234
Fuses ..................................187, 189
G
Garage door opener ..............92, 96
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 237
Gas mileage (see Fuel
economy) ...................................238
Gauges .........................................13
battery voltage gauge ...............16
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................14
engine oil pressure gauge ........16
fuel gauge ..................................16
odometer ...................................15
speedometer .............................14
tachometer ................................15
trip odometer ............................15
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................176
calculating ...............................178
Index
278