transmission fluid FORD EXPLORER 2003 3.G User Guide

1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCONand
MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONand
MERCONV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine
the correct service interval.
2Limited slip differentials must add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction
Modifier XL—3 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 4812 (189.5)
(2) Overall width 1832 (72.1)
(3) Maximum height* 1828 (71.9)
(4) Wheelbase 2889 (113.7)
(5) Track width, front 1547 (60.9)
(5) Track width, rear 1554 (61.2)
* Height includes roof rack and P255/70R16 tire
Maintenance and Specifications
259

A
Accessory delay ..........................48
Air bag supplemental restraint
system ........................113–114, 118
and child safety seats ............115
description ......................114, 118
disposal ....................................121
driver air bag ..................116, 119
indicator light .................117, 120
operation .........................116, 119
passenger air bag ...........116, 119
Air cleaner filter .......................254
Air conditioning ..........................28
All Wheel Drive (AWD),
driving off road .........................159
Ambulance packages ....................7
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................229
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ......................137–138
Anti-theft system ........................88
arming the system ....................88
disarming a triggered system ..89
Audio system (see Radio) ...17, 21
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .................................145
fluid, adding ............................247
fluid, checking ........................247
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specification ..................259
Auxiliary power point .................47
Axle
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
refill capacities ........................254
B
Battery .......................................227acid, treating emergencies .....227
jumping a disabled battery ....195
maintenance-free ....................227
replacement, specifications ...254
servicing ..................................227
BeltMinder .................................109
Brakes ........................................137
anti-lock ...........................137–138
anti-lock brake system (ABS)
warning light ...........................138
fluid, checking and adding ....247
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
fluid, specifications .........257, 259
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
parking ....................................138
shift interlock ..........................143
C
Calculating load ........................169
Capacities for refilling fluids ....254
Cargo cover .................................74
Cassette tape player ...................17
CD-single premium .....................21
Cell phone use ............................44
Certification Label ....................261
Changing a tire .........................188
Child safety restraints ..............121
child safety belts ....................121
Child safety seats ......................124
attaching with tether straps ..128
in front seat ............................126
in rear seat ..............................126
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............211
instrument panel ....................213
interior .....................................213
interior trim ............................213
Index
267

plastic parts ............................212
washing ....................................210
waxing .....................................210
wheels ......................................211
wiper blades ............................213
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............28
Compass, electronic ....................60
calibration .................................61
set zone adjustment ...........60, 63
Console ........................................44
overhead ....................................45
rear ......................................45, 47
Controls
power seat .................................93
steering column ........................53
Coolant
checking and adding ..............229
refill capacities ................233, 254
specifications ..................257, 259
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................50
Customer Assistance ................176
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .............................215, 263
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................203
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................207
Getting roadside assistance ...176
Getting the service you
need .........................................201
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................208
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................203
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................206D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................33
Defrost
rear window ..............................32
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................247
engine oil .................................221
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........257
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................248
Driving under special
conditions ..147, 152, 155, 161, 163
sand .................................154, 162
snow and ice ...................156, 164
through water .........155, 163, 167
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................28
E
Electronic message center .........62
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................195
Emission control system ..........244
Engine ........................................259
cleaning ...................................211
coolant .....................................229
fail-safe coolant ......................234
idle speed control ...................227
lubrication
specifications ..................257, 259
refill capacities ........................254
service points ..................219–220
starting after a collision .........177
Engine block heater .................137
Index
268

Hood ..........................................217
I
Ignition ...............................134, 259
Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................124
Inspection/maintenance (I/M)
testing ........................................245
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................213
cluster ........................................10
J
Jack ....................................188, 190
positioning .......................188, 191
storage .............................188–190
Jump-starting your vehicle ......195
K
Keyless entry system .................83
Keys
positions of the ignition .........134
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............37–38
daytime running light ...............33
fog lamps ...................................33
high beams ................................34
instrument panel, dimming .....35
interior lamps ...........................37
Liftgate ..................................73, 79
Lights, warning and indicator ....10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........138
Limited-slip axle .......................149Load limits .................................167
GAWR ......................................167
GVWR ......................................167
trailer towing ..........................167
Loading instructions .................169
Locks
childproof ..................................78
doors ..........................................77
Lubricant specifications ...257, 259
Lumbar support, seats ...............95
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................254
lubricant specifications ..........259
Message center ...........................62
english/metric button ...............67
system check button ................67
warning messages .....................68
Mirrors .........................................47
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................46
fold away ...................................49
heated ........................................49
programmable memory ............80
side view mirrors (power) .......49
Moon roof ....................................55
Motorcraft parts ................241, 254
O
Octane rating ............................238
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................221
P
Parking brake ............................138
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....254
Index
270

trailer towing ..........................169
wrecker ....................................200
Traction control ........................139
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................248
Transmission .............................143
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................247
fluid, refill capacities ..............254
lubricant specifications ..257, 259
Trunk ...........................................79
Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................259
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................261Vehicle loading ..........................167
Ventilating your vehicle ...........137
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .......10
Washer fluid ..............................221
Water, Driving through .............167
Windows
power .........................................48
rear wiper/washer .....................43
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................42
checking and adding fluid .....221
liftgate reservoir .....................221
replacing wiper blades .............43
Wrecker towing .........................200
Index
272