cooling FORD EXPLORER 2013 5.G Owner's Manual

Additives and Chemicals
Ford Motor Company recommended additives and chemicals are listed in
this book and in theWorkshop Manual.Additional chemicals or
additives not approved by Ford and are not recommended as part of
normal maintenance. Please consult yourWarranty Manualfor
complete warranty information.
Oils, Fluids and Flushing
In many cases, fluid discoloration is a normal operating characteristic
and, by itself, does not necessarily indicate a concern or that the fluid
needs to be changed. However, discolored fluids that also show signs of
overheating and/or foreign material contamination should be inspected
immediately by a qualified expert such as the factory-trained technicians
at your dealership. Your vehicle’s oils and fluids should be changed at the
specified intervals or in conjunction with a repair. Flushing is a viable
way to change fluid for many vehicle sub-systems during scheduled
maintenance. It is critical that systems are flushed only with new fluid
that is the same as that required to fill and operate the system, or using
a Ford-approved flushing chemical.
Owner Checks and Services
Certain basic maintenance checks and inspections should be performed
every month or at six months intervals.
Check every month
Engine oil level
Function of all interior and exterior lights
Tires for wear and proper pressure, including spare
Windshield washer fluid level
Check every six months
Battery connections; clean if necessary
Body and door drain holes for obstructions; clean if necessary
Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength
Door weatherstrips for wear; lubricate if necessary
Hinges/latches/outside locks for proper operation; lubricate if necessary
Parking brake for proper operation
Safety belts and seat latches for wear and function
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag, safety belt) for operation
Washer spray/wiper operation; clean or replace blades as necessary
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Normal Scheduled Maintenance - At every oil change interval as
indicated by the message center
Change engine oil and filter
Rotate tires, inspect tire wear and measure tread depth
Perform multi-point inspection (recommended)
Inspect automatic transmission fluid level (if equipped with dipstick);
consult dealer for requirements
Inspect brake pads, shoes, rotors, drums, brake linings, hoses and
parking brake
Inspect cabin air filter (if equipped)
Inspect engine cooling system strength and hoses
Inspect exhaust system and heat shields
Inspect rear axle and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
(AWD vehicles)
Inspect half-shaft boots (if equipped)
Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tie-rod ends, driveshaft
and U-joints; lubricate if equipped with grease fittings
Inspect wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear,
looseness or drag
Reset your Intelligent Oil Life Monitor™ after each engine oil and filter
change; refer to theInstrument Clusterchapter
Do not exceed one year or 10,000 miles (16,000 km) between
service intervals
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E.MAX A/C:Touch to cool the vehicle with recirculated air. Touch again
for normal A/C operation. MAX A/C:
•Distributes air through instrument panel vents.
•Is more economical and efficient than normal A/C mode
•May help reduce odors from entering the vehicle.
F.A/C:Touch to turn the air conditioning on or off.
•Use with recirculated air to improve cooling performance and
efficiency.
•Engages automatically in MAX A/C, defrost and floor/defrost.
G.AUTO:Touch to engage automatic operation, then set the
temperature using the temperature control. The system automatically
controls:
•Fan speed
•Airflow distribution
•A/Conoroff
•Outside or recirculated air
H.Rear defroster:Touch to turn the rear window defroster and heated
mirrors (if equipped).
I.Defrost:Touch to clear the windshield of fog and thin ice. Touch again
to return to the previous airflow selection. When on, defrost:
•Provides outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents and demister
vents.
J.Manual controls:Select any of the following airflow distribution
modes:
•Floor/Defrost: Distributes air through the windshield defroster vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents, and provides
outside air to reduce window fogging.
•Panel: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents.
•Panel/Floor: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents,
demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
•Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear
seat floor vents.
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D
Defrost ....................... 158, 160, 162
rear window ............................ 166
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid .................................. 333–334
engine oil ................................. 327
Display settings ......................... 527
Driver alert ................................ 262
Driving under special
conditions .................. 225, 229, 231
sand ......................................... 230
snow and ice ........................... 232
through water ................. 231, 297
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ................. 160, 162
E
Electronic message center ....... 122
Electronic stability control ...... 238
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting .......................... 302
running out of fuel ................. 213
Emergency brake
(see Parking brake) .................. 235
Emission control system .......... 217
End user license agreement .... 551
Engine ........................................ 392
cleaning ................................... 352
fail-safe cooling ....................... 332
idle speed control ................... 337
lubrication specifications ....... 393
refill capacities ........................ 393
service points .................. 325–326
Engine block heater ................. 208Engine oil
checking and adding .............. 327
dipstick .................................... 327
filter, specifications ................ 397
refill capacities ........................ 393
specifications .......................... 393
Event data recording .................. 12
Exhaust fumes .......................... 208
F
Fail safe cooling ........................ 332
Fleet MyKey programming ........ 69
Flexible Fuel Vehicle
(FFV) ......................................... 210
Floor mats ................................. 298
Fluid capacities ......................... 393
Fuel
cap ........................................... 215
capacity ................................... 393
choosing the right fuel ........... 211
filler funnel ............................. 213
filling your vehicle with fuel .. 215
filter, specifications ........ 336, 397
fuel pump shut-off .................. 302
octane rating ........................... 392
running out of fuel ................. 213
safety information relating to
automotive fuels ..................... 210
Fuel and distance computer .... 125
outside temperature
indicator .................................. 125
to empty indicator .................. 125
trip distance ............................ 125
trip/reset button ..................... 125
Fuel - flex fuel vehicle
(FFV) ................................. 210–211
Fuses .......................... 313–314, 319
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