engine FORD EXPLORER 2013 5.G Owners Manual

WARNING:To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any
part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not
start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only
meant for changing the tire.
Note:Passengers should not remain in the vehicle when the vehicle is
being jacked.
Note:If the 3rd row seat is stowed in the floor, you will need to unstow
it (raised position) to access the spare tire and jack. Refer toUnstowing
the third row seatin theSeatingchapter for this procedure.
1. Park on a level surface, set the parking brake and activate the hazard
flashers.
2. Place the gearshift lever in P (Park) and turn the engine off.
3. Turn the two knobs on the floor
filler counterclockwise, then remove
the floor filler and carpeted floor
panel located in the rear of the
vehicle.
4. Remove the wing nut securing the
spare tire by turning it
counterclockwise.
5. Lift and remove the spare tire from
the spare tire well.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
Engine 3.5L V6 engine2.0L EcoBoost™
engine
Cubic inches 213 122
Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Minimum 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-4-2
Ignition system EDIS Coil on plug
Spark plug gap 0.049–0.053 inch
(1.25–1.35 mm)0.027-0.031 inch
(0.70-0.80 mm)
Compression ratio 10.8:1 9.3:1
Engine drivebelt routing
3.5L V6 engine
2.0L EcoBoost™ engine
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Technical specifications
Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Brake fluid
1
Between MIN
and MAX on
reservoirMotorcraftDOT4LV
High Performance
Motor Vehicle Brake
FluidPM-20 /
WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925
Class 6
Body hinges, latches,
door striker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler door
hinge and spring,
hood latch, auxiliary
latch, seat tracks—Multi-Purpose Grease
(Lithium grease)XG-4 or XL-5 or equivalent /
ESB-M1C93-B
Door weatherstrips —Silicone Spray
LubricantXL-6 /
ESR-M13P4-A
Lock cylinders —Motorcraft
Penetrating and Lock
LubricantXL-1 /
None
Engine coolant
2
12.2 quarts
(11.5L)
(3.5L V6 engine)
MotorcraftOrange
Antifreeze/Coolant
Prediluted•VC-3DIL-B (US)
•CVC-3DIL-B (Canada) /
WSS-M97B44-D2 11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
(2.0L
EcoBoost™
engine)
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Engine oil
3,4
6.0 quarts (5.7L)
(3.5L V6 engine)•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Full Synthetic
Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Super Premium
Motor Oil (Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-20 Synthetic Motor
Oil (Canada)•XO-5W20-QSP (US)
•XO-5W20-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W20-LFS12 (Canada) /
WSS-M2C945-A
5.7 quarts (5.4L)
(2.0L
EcoBoost™
engine)•MotorcraftSAE
5W-30 Premium
Synthetic Blend Motor
Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-30 Full Synthetic
Motor Oil (US)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-30 Super Premium
Motor Oil (Canada)
•MotorcraftSAE
5W-30 Synthetic Motor
Oil (Canada)•XO-5W30-QSP (US)
•XO-5W30-QFS (US)
•CXO-5W30-LSP12 (Canada)
•CXO-5W30-LFS12 (Canada) /
WSS-M2C946 -A
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
Automatic
transmission fluid
5,6
10.8 quarts
(10.3L)
(6F50)
Motorcraft
MERCONLV AT FXT-10-QLV /
MERCONLV 11.6 quarts
(11.0L)
(6F55)
9.0 quarts (8.5L)
(6F35)
Rear axle fluid 2.4 pints (1.15L)MotorcraftSAE
80W-90 Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL /
WSP-M2C197-A
Windshield washer
fluidFill as requiredMotorcraftPremium
Windshield Washer
Concentrate (US)
Premium Quality
Windshield Washer
Fluid (Canada)ZC-32-A (US)
CXC-37-(A, B, D, and F) (Canada)
/
WSB-M8B16-A2/- -
Fuel tank18.6 gallons
(70.4L)——
1Use only MotorcraftDOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2
and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system
damage.2Add the coolant type originally equipped in your vehicle.3Use of synthetic or synthetic blend motor oil is not mandatory. Engine oil need only meet the
requirements of Ford specification WSS-M2C946-A, SAE 5W-30, or WSS-M2C945-A, SAE 5-W20, and
display the API Certification Mark.
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Item CapacityFord Part Name or
equivalentFord Part Number / Ford
Specification
4Your engine has been designed to be used with Ford engine oil, which gives a fuel economy benefit
while maintaining the durability of your engine.
Using oils other than the one specified can result in longer engine cranking periods, reduced engine
performance, reduced fuel economy and increased emission levels.5Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if
equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be checked
by a qualified technician.6Use of a dual usage fluid in an automatic transmission requiring MERCONLV may cause
transmission damage. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause transmission
damage. Refer toscheduled maintenance informationto determine the correct service interval.
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Motorcraft part numbers
Component 3.5L V6 engine 2.0L EcoBoost™
engine
Air filter element FA-1884 FA-1884
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-500-S FL-910-S
Spark plugs
1SP-520 SP-527
Cabin air filter FP-68 FP-68
Windshield wiper
bladeWW-2206-PF (driver side)
WW-2600-PF (passenger side)
1For spark plug replacement, see your authorized dealer. Refer to
scheduled maintenance informationfor the appropriate intervals for
changing the spark plugs.
Note:Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraftor equivalent
replacement parts. The customer warranty may be void for any damage
to the engine if such spark plugs are not used.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the driver side
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic,
XXXX is representative of your
vehicle identification number.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) contains the following
information:
A. World manufacturer identifier
B. Brake system / Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating (GVWR) / Restraint
Devices and their location
C. Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
D. Engine type
E. Check digit
F. Model year
G. Assembly plant
H. Production sequence number
VEHICLE CERTIFICATION LABEL
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance Certification
Label be affixed to a vehicle and
prescribe where the Safety
Compliance Certification Label may be
located. The Safety Compliance
Certification Label shall be affixed to
either the door hinge pillar, the door
latch post, or the edge of the door
near the door latch, next to the
driver’s seating position.
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Peace of mind
•Keyless entry keypad
•Cargo shade
•Vehicle security systems
•Locking gas plug for capless fuel system
•Wheel locks
•Remote start
•Parking sensors*
*Ford Licensed Accessories (FLA) are warranted by the accessory
manufacturer’s warranty. Ford Licensed Accessories are fully designed
and developed by the accessory manufacturer and have not been
designed or tested to Ford Motor Company engineering requirements.
Contact your Ford dealer for details regarding the manufacturer’s limited
warranty and/or a copy of the FLA product limited warranty offered by
the accessory manufacturer.
For maximum vehicle performance, keep the following information in
mind when adding accessories or equipment to your vehicle:
•When adding accessories, equipment, passengers and luggage to your
vehicle, do not exceed the total weight capacity of the vehicle or of
the front or rear axle (GVWR or GAWR as indicated on the Safety
Compliance Certification label). Consult your authorized dealer for
specific weight information.
•The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) regulate the use of mobile
communications systems — such as two-way radios, telephones and
theft alarms - that are equipped with radio transmitters. Any such
equipment installed in your vehicle should comply with FCC or CRTC
regulations and should be installed only by a qualified service
technician.
•Mobile communications systems may harm the operation of your
vehicle, particularly if they are not properly designed for automotive
use.
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Convenience
Many dealerships have extended evening and Saturday hours to make
your service visit more convenient and they offer one stop shopping.
They can perform any services that are required on your vehicle, from
general maintenance to collision repairs.
Note:Not all dealers have extended hours or bodyshops. Please contact
your dealer for details.
Protecting Your Investment
Maintenance is an investment that will pay dividends in the form of
improved reliability, durability and resale value. To maintain the proper
performance of your vehicle and its emission control systems, it is
imperative that scheduled maintenance be completed at the designated
intervals.
Your vehicle is equipped with the Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ (IOLM)
system which displays a message in the message center at the proper oil
change service interval; this interval may be up to one year or
10,000 miles (16,000 km). When ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL
CHANGE REQUIRED appears in the message center display, it’s time for
an oil change; the oil change must be done within two weeks or
500 miles (800 km) of the ENGINE OIL CHANGE DUE or OIL CHANGE
REQUIRED message appearing. The Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ must
be reset after each oil change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter.
If your message center is prematurely reset or becomes inoperative, you
should perform the oil change interval at six months or 5,000 miles
(8,000 km) from your last oil change.
Your vehicle is very sophisticated and built with multiple complex
performance systems. Every manufacturer develops these systems using
different specifications and performance features. That’s why it’s
important to rely upon your dealership to properly diagnose and repair
your vehicle.
Ford Motor Company has recommended maintenance intervals for
various parts and component systems based upon engineering testing.
Ford Motor Company relies upon this testing to determine the most
appropriate mileage for replacement of oils and fluids to protect your
vehicle at the lowest overall cost to you and recommends against
maintenance schedules that deviate from the scheduled maintenance
information.
Ford strongly recommends the using only genuine Ford, Motorcraftor
Ford-authorized remanufactured replacement for parts because they are
engineered for your vehicle.
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