service schedule FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G User Guide

1DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant F6AZ-19544-AA,
meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D (orange in color) Refer to
Adding engine coolant,in theMaintenance and Carechapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
3All rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High Performance
Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, part number F1TZ-19780-B or equivalent
meeting Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
4Limited slip differentials must add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction
Modifier C8AZ-19B546-A or equivalent meeting Ford specification
EST-M2C118±A to the rear axle whenever the axle has been serviced.
ENGINE DATA
Engine 4.0L SOHC V6
engine4.6L V8 engine
Cubic inches 245 281
Required fuel 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 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)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS
Compression ratio 9.7:1 9.4:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4-Door 4x2 or 4x4 XLT Model mm
(in.)
(1) Overall length 4 813 (189.5)
(2) Overall width 1 832 (72.1)
(3) Maximum height* 1 827 (71.9)
(4) Wheelbase 2 889 (113.7)
(5) Track width, front 1 547 (60.9)
(5) Track width, rear 1 554 (61.2)
* Height includes roof rack and P235 tire
Capacities and specifications
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MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. The amount of
transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked by a qualified
technician.
Filling station information
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