transmission oil FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual
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Door ajar Warning cannot be reset
Low oil pressure Warning returns after 10 minutes
Check engine temperature
Check charging system
Transmission overheated
Check transmission
Low fuel level
Low brake fluid level Warning returns after the ignition key
is turned from OFF to ON.
Change oil soon
Oil change required
Low washer fluid level
DOOR AJAR.Displayed when a door or liftgate is not completely
closed.
LOW OIL PRESSURE.Displayed when the engine oil level is low. If
this warning message is displayed, check the level of the engine oil.
Refer toEngine oilin theMaintenance and carechapter for
information about adding engine oil.
CHECK ENGINE TEMP.Displayed when the engine coolant is
overheating. Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine and let it cool. Check the coolant and coolant level. Refer to
Engine coolantin theMaintenance and carechapter. If the warning
stays on or continues to come on, contact your dealer as soon as safely
possible.
CHECK CHARGING SYSTEM.Displayed when the electrical system is
not maintaining proper voltage. If you are operating electrical accessories
when the engine is idling at a low speed, turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible. If the warning stays on or comes on
when the engine is operating at normal speeds, have the electrical
system checked as soon as possible.
TRANSMISSION OVERHEATED.Indicates the transmission is
overheating. This warning may appear when towing heavy loads or when
driving in a low gear at a high speed for an extended period of time.
Stop the vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the engine and let it
cool. Refer toTransmission fluidin theMaintenance and care
chapter. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact your
dealer for transmission service as soon as possible.
Instrumentation
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CHECK TRANSMISSION.Indicates the transmission is not operating
properly. If this warning stays on, contact your dealer as soon as possible.
LOW FUEL LEVEL.Displayed as an early reminder of a low fuel condition.
LOW BRAKE FLUID LEVEL.Indicates the brake fluid level is low and
the brake system should be inspected immediately. Refer toChecking
and adding brake fluidin theMaintenance and carechapter.
CHANGE OIL SOON/OIL CHANGE REQUIRED.Displayed when the
engine oil life remaining is 5 percent or less. When oil life left is between 5%
and 0%, the CHANGE OIL SOON message will be displayed. When oil life left
reaches 0%, the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message will be displayed.
An oil change is required whenever indicated by the message center.
USE ONLY RECOMMENDED ENGINE OILS.
To reset the oil monitoring system to 100% after each oil change
[approximately 8 000 km (5 000 miles) or 180 days] perform the following:
1. Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check function.
2. Press and release the RESET
control to display ªOIL LIFE XX%
HOLD RESET NEW.
3. Press and hold the RESET
control for 2 seconds to display ªIF
NEW OIL HOLD RESET.
4. Press and hold the RESET
control to display OIL LIFE SET TO
100%. Your oil life is now reset.
To reset the oil monitoring system to your personalized oil life %:
1. Press the SETUP control to
access the System Check function.
%
%
Instrumentation
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The fuses are coded as follows:
Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
1 30A Radio Sense, 4x4, ABS Control
Module
2 20A Folding Mirror, Moon Roof,
Heated Seats, Moon roof
3 20A Radio, Amplifier, Power Antenna
4 5A Digital Transmission Range Sensor
5 15A Flasher Relay (Turn, Hazards)
6 10A Right Horn
7 15A Heated Mirrors
8 30A Washer Pump Relays (Front and
Rear), Front Wiper Control
9 15A Rear Wiper Coil and Contact
10 10A Heated Backlight Relay Coil,
Heated Seat Module, Temp Blend
Actuator, A/C Clutch Contact
11 Ð Not Used
12 5A Foglamp Switch,4x4module
13 5A Over Drive Cancel Switch, GEM
Start, Flex Fuel Sender
14 5A PATS Module
15 5A 4 x 4, Memory Seat Disable
16 5A Power Mirror, Security Module
(turn), Manual Climate Control
17 15A Delayed Acc. Coil, Battery Saver,
Interior Lamps
18 10A Left Horn
19 Ð Not Used
20 5A Memory Module, GEM Module
21 5A Instrument Cluster, Compass,
Flasher Coil
22 Ð Not Used
23 15A Brake Pedal Position Switch
24 15A Cigar Lighter, OBD II
Roadside emergencies
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Fuse/Relay
LocationFuse Amp
RatingPassenger Compartment Fuse
Panel Description
25 5A Mode, Temperature Actuator,
Auxiliary Climate Control, Trailer
Tow Battery Charge, Moon Roof
26 7.5A Park Aid, Brake Shift Interlock,
Approach Lamp Relay Coil
27 7.5A Electronic Compass Mirror,
Security Module, Digital
Transmission Range Sensor -
Backup Lamps
28 10A Air Bag Diagnostics
29 5A 4 x 4, GEM Module signal, ABS
Control Module, Moon Roof
30 5A Daytime Running Lamps (DRL),
Remote Solenoid, DEATC Climate
Controller
Roadside emergencies
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1695 FA-1695
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S FL-820S
PCV valve EV-243 F6ZE-6C324-CA
Spark plugs* AGSF-22PP ** AWSF-32P
* 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 Name Application Capacity
Brake fluid and
Clutch fluid (if
equipped)High Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor Oil4.0L 4.7L
(5.0 quarts)
Motorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor Oil4.6L 5.7L
(6.0 quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 85.2L
(22.5 gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill between
the MIN and
MAX lines on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.4L
(5.1 pints)2
Motorcraft
MERCONtVATFAutomatic
transmissions
only.12.0L
(12.7 quarts)3
Capacities and specifications
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ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
4.0L Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSPWSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
4.6L Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO -5W20-QSPWSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
2
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Ford
conventional and
Traction-Lok
rear axles75W-140 High
performance
synthetic rear
axle lubricant
3,43,4 3,4
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Transfer case
(4X4)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
5-speed manual
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONt
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip ShaftPremium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
Capacities and specifications
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Child safety seats ......................163
attaching with tether straps ..167
in front seat ............................165
in rear seat ..............................165
Cleaning your vehicle ...............277
engine compartment ..............278
exterior ....................................278
exterior lamps .........................280
instrument cluster lens ..........281
instrument panel ....................281
interior .....................................281
mirrors .....................................282
plastic parts ............................280
safety belts ..............................282
washing ....................................277
waxing .....................................278
wheels ......................................280
windows ..................................282
wiper blades ............................280
woodtone trim ........................282
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............33
Clock ..........................56, 62, 72, 86
Clutch
operation while driving ..........185
recommended shift speeds ....186
Compass, electronic ....................17
calibration .................................19
set zone adjustment ...........18, 20
Console ......................................112
overhead ..................................100
rear ..........................................113
Controls
power seat ...............................133
steering column ........................99
Coolant
checking and adding ..............241
refill capacities ................245, 283
specifications ..................285, 287Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................90
Customer Assistance ................205
Ford accessories
for your vehicle ......................298
Ford Extended
Service Plan ............................291
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............297
Getting roadside assistance ...205
Getting the
service you need ....................291
Ordering additional
owner's literature ...................302
The Dispute
Settlement Board ...................294
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............297
D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................28
Defrost
rear window ..............................50
Dipstick
automatic
transmission fluid ...................248
engine oil .................................235
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........285
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................251
Driving under special
conditions ..................................193
mud ..........................................192
sand .........................................192
snow and ice ...................192±193
Index
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fog lamps ...................................28
headlamps .................................28
headlamps, flash to pass ..........29
instrument panel, dimming .....29
interior lamps .........................102
replacing bulbs ...............270±274
Lane change indicator
(see Turn signal) ........................89
Liftgate ..............................114, 117
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....11, 177
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
cruise indicator .........................12
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light .............................10
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
service engine soon ....................8
speed control ............................95
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................194
GAWR ......................................194
GVWR ......................................194
trailer towing ..........................194
Loading instructions .................196
Locks
autolock ...................................124
childproof ................................110
doors ........................................109
Lubricant specifications ...285, 287
Lumbar support, seats .............135
M
Manual transmission .................185fluid capacities ........................283
lubricant specifications ..........287
reverse .....................................187
Message center ...........................19
english/metric button ...............23
system check button ................24
warning messages .....................24
Mirrors .......................................108
automatic dimming
rearview mirror .......................107
cleaning ...................................282
fold away .................................111
heated ......................................111
programmable memory ..........117
side view mirrors (power) .....110
Moon roof ..................................102
Motorcraft parts ................265, 283
O
Octane rating ............................262
Odometer .....................................15
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................235
P
Panic alarm feature,
remote entry system ................117
Parking brake ............................177
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....283
Pedals (see Power
adjustable foot pedals) ...............30
Power adjustable foot pedals .....30
Power distribution box
(see Fuses) ...............................213
Power door locks ......................109
Power steering ..........................178
Index
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Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity 85.2L (22.5 gallons)
4.0L Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
4.6L Engine oil capacity
(includes filter change)5.7L (6.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument
panel.
Coolant capacity-(4.0L SOHC V6
engine without auxiliary climate
control)
1
15.4L (16.3 quarts)
Coolant capacity-(4.0L SOHC V6
engine with auxiliary climate
control)
1
17.2L (18.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity (4.6L V8 engine
without auxiliary climate control)
117.6L (18.6 quarts)
Coolant capacity (4.6L V8 engine
with auxiliary climate control)
119.0L (20.1 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use
Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Manual transmission
fluid capacity
22.4L (5.1 pints). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (5R55W transmission)
212.0L (12.7 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
1
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green or yellow in color). DO NOT
USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to
Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONtand
MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONtand
Filling station information
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