FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual

FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual EXPLORER 2002 3.G FORD FORD https://www.carmanualsonline.info/img/11/4960/w960_4960-0.png FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual
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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual OPENING THE HOOD
1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
(rearward) release handle located
under the bottom left corner of the
instrument panel.
Maintenance and care
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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual 2. Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is
located under the front center of the hood.
3. Lift the hood.
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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT
4.0L SOHC V6 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil filler cap
3. Engine oil dipstick
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Power distribution box
6. B

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual 4.6L V8 engine
1. Engine coolant reservoir
2. Engine oil dipstick
3. Clutch fluid reservoir (if equipped)
4. Brake fluid reservoir
5. Power distribution box
6. Battery
7. Power steering fluid reservoi

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual ENGINE OIL
Checking the engine oil
Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals
for checking the engine oil.
1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.
2. Turn the engine o

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual ²4.6L V8 engine
6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it
again.
²If the oil level isbetween the MIN and MAX marks,the oil level is
acceptable,DO NOT ADD OIL.
²If the

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual ²4.0L SOHC V6 engine
²4.6L V8 engine
²Oil levels above the MAX mark may cause engine damage. Some oil
must be removed from the engine by a service technician.
7. Put the indicator back in and ensur

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual 2. If the engine oil level is not within the normal range, add only certified
engine oil of the recommended viscosity. Remove the engine oil filler cap
and use a funnel to pour the engine oil into the

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual 4.0L Engine
Look for this certification
trademark.
SAE 5W-30 engine oil is recommended.
Only use oils ªCertified For Gasoline Enginesº by the American
Petroleum Institute (API). Use Motorcraft or an

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual BRAKE FLUIDAND CLUTCH FLUID
Checking and adding brake fluid/clutch fluid
When equipped with a manual
transmission, your vehicle uses the
same reservoir for brake and clutch
fluid.
Brake/clutch fluid s
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