fuel filter location FORD EXPLORER 2016 5.G Owners Manual

General
•
Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated
place.
• Protect from sunlight, if possible.
• If vehicles are stored outside, they
require regular maintenance to protect
against rust and damage.
Body
• Wash your vehicle thoroughly to
remove dirt, grease, oil, tar or mud from
exterior surfaces, rear-wheel housing
and the underside of front fenders.
• Periodically wash your vehicle if it is
stored in exposed locations.
• Touch-up exposed or primed metal to
prevent rust.
• Cover chrome and stainless steel parts
with a thick coat of auto wax to prevent
discoloration. Re-wax as necessary
when you wash your vehicle.
• Lubricate all hood, door and luggage
compartment hinges and latches with
a light grade oil.
• Cover interior trim to prevent fading.
• Keep all rubber parts free from oil and
solvents.
Engine
• Change the engine oil and filter prior to
storage because used engine oil
contains contaminates which may
cause engine damage.
• Start the engine every 15 days for a
minimum of 15 minutes. Run at fast idle
with the climate controls set to defrost
until the engine reaches normal
operating temperature. •
With your foot on the brake, shift
through all the gears while the engine
is running.
• We recommend that you change the
engine oil before you use your vehicle
again.
Fuel system
• Fill the fuel tank with high-quality fuel
until the first automatic shutoff of the
fuel pump nozzle.
Cooling system
• Protect against freezing temperatures.
• When removing your vehicle from
storage, check coolant fluid level.
Confirm that there are no cooling
system leaks and that fluid is at the
recommended level.
Battery
• Check and recharge as necessary. Keep
connections clean.
• If storing your vehicle for more than 30
days without recharging the battery,
we recommend that you disconnect
the battery cables to maintain battery
charge for quick starting.
Note: It is necessary to reset memory
features if battery cables are disconnected.
Brakes
• Make sure the brakes and parking brake
release fully.
Tires
• Maintain recommended air pressure.
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extreme/severe duty cycle driving. Do not
check or change the PTU lubricant unless
the unit has been submerged in water,
shows signs of leakage or a message
indicating required service is displayed.
Contact your authorized dealer for service
and to reset the PTU lube life monitor.
California fuel filter replacement: If you
register your vehicle in California, the
California Air Resources Board has
determined that the failure to perform this
maintenance item does not nullify the
emission warranty or limit recall liability
before the completion of your vehicle's
useful life. Ford Motor Company, however,
urges you to have all recommended
maintenance services performed at the
specified intervals and to record all vehicle
service.
Hot climate oil change intervals:
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,
North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa or
locations with similar climates using an
American Petroleum Institute (API)
Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certification
mark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normal
oil change interval is 5000 miles (8000
kilometers).
If the available API SM or SN oils are not
available, then the oil change interval is
3000 miles (4800 kilometers).
Engine air filter and cabin air filter
replacement
: The life of the engine air
filter and cabin air filter is dependent on
exposure to dusty and dirty conditions.
Vehicles operated in these conditions
require frequent inspection and
replacement of the engine air filter and
cabin air filter.
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE RECORD 494
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Repair Order #:Distance:
Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature:
Dealer stamp

Entertainment..............................................429
AM/FM Radio...................................................... 430
Bluetooth Audio................................................. 445
CD........................................................................\
... 440
SD Card Slot and USB Port............................ 441
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 435
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 445
Environment......................................................14
Essential Towing Checks..........................246 Before Towing a Trailer..................................... 247
Hitches................................................................... 246
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 248
Safety Chains....................................................... 247
Trailer Brakes........................................................ 247
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 247
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 247
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options..................................13
Extended Service Plan (ESP).................484 SERVICE PLANS (CANADA ONLY)............485
SERVICE PLANS (U.S. Only)........................ 484
Exterior Mirrors................................................88
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 89
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 88
Blind Spot Information System...................... 90
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 89
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 88
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 89
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 89
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 89
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 88
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Fastening the Safety Belts..........................32 Rear Inflatable Safety Belt................................ 34
Safety Belt Extension Assembly..................... 35
Safety Belt Locking Modes............................... 33
Using Safety Belts During Pregnancy...........32
Floor Mats
.......................................................253
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 84
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................. 76Ford Credit
..........................................................11
(U.S. Only)................................................................. 11
Four-Wheel Drive
.........................................184
Principle of Operation.......................................184
Front Fog Lamps............................................84
Front Parking Aid
..........................................199
Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 200
Front Passenger Sensing System............42
Fuel and Refueling.........................................171
Fuel Consumption
........................................176
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 176
Filling the Tank..................................................... 176
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................173
Fuel Filter........................................................289
Fuel Quality - E85.........................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 172
Fuel Quality.....................................................172 Choosing the Right Fuel................................... 172
Fuel Shutoff...................................................256
Fuses................................................................266
Fuse Specification Chart..........................266 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel.........271
Power Distribution Box.................................... 266
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Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............157
Gauges...............................................................93 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............96
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 96
Information Display............................................. 95
Type 1........................................................................\
93
Type 2....................................................................... 94
Type 3....................................................................... 95
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................48
Intelligent Access................................................. 48
General Maintenance Information
.......486
Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 488
Owner Checks and Services.......................... 487
Protecting Your Investment.......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 486
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?.................................................... 486
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................263
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