battery FORD EXPLORER 2018 Repair Manual

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). Ask an authorized
dealer for specific weight information.
• The Federal Communications
Commission (FCC) and Canadian
Radio Telecommunications
Commission (CRTC) regulate the use
of mobile communications systems
that are equipped with radio
transmitters, for example two-way
radios, telephones and theft alarms.
Any such equipment installed in your
vehicle should comply with Federal
Communications Commission (FCC)
and Canadian Radio
Telecommunications Commission
(CRTC) regulations and should be
installed only by an authorized dealer.
• An authorized dealer needs to install
mobile communications systems.
Improper installation may harm the
operation of your vehicle, particularly
if the manufacturer did not design the
mobile communication system
specifically for automotive use.
• If you or an authorized Ford dealer add
any non-Ford electrical or electronic
accessories or components to your
vehicle, you may adversely affect
battery performance and durability. In
addition, you may also adversely affect
the performance of other electrical
systems in the vehicle.
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PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE RISING
COST OF VEHICLE REPAIRS WITH A FORD
PROTECT EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN.
Ford Protect Extended Service
Plans (U.S. Only)
Ford Protect extended service plan means
peace of mind. It’
s the extended service
plan backed by Ford Motor Company, and
provides more protection beyond the New
Vehicle Limited Warranty coverage. When
you visit your Ford Dealer, Insist on Ford
Protect extended service plans!
Ford Protect Can Quickly Pay for Itself
One trip to the Service Center could easily
exceed the price of your Ford Protect
extended service plan. With Ford Protect
extended service plan you minimize your
risk for unexpected repair bills and rising
repair costs.
Up to 1,000+ Covered Vehicle
Components
There are four mechanical Ford Protect
extended service plans with different levels
of coverage. Ask your authorized dealer for
details.
1. PremiumCARE - Our most comprehensive coverage. With over
1,000 covered components, this plan
is so complete it’ s probably easier to
list what’ s not covered.
2. ExtraCARE - Covers 113 components, and includes many high-tech items.
3. BaseCARE - Covers 84 components.
4. PowertrainCARE - Covers 29 critical components.
Ford Protect extended service plans are
honored by all authorized Ford dealers in
the U.S., Canada and Mexico. That means you get:
•
Reliable, quality service at any Ford or
Lincoln dealership.
• Repairs performed by factory trained
technicians, using genuine parts.
Rental Car Reimbursement
1st day Rental Benefit
If you bring your car into your dealer for
service, we ’ll give you a loaner to use for
the day.
Extended Rental Benefits
If your vehicle is kept overnight for covered
repairs, you are eligible for rental car
coverage, including warranty repairs, and
Field Service Actions.
Roadside Assistance
Exclusive 24/7 roadside assistance,
including:
• Towing, flat-tire change and battery
jump starts.
• Out of fuel and lock-out assistance.
• Travel expense reimbursement for
lodging, meals and rental car.
• Assistance for taxi, shuttle, rental car
coverage or other transportation.
Transferable Coverage
If you sell your vehicle before your Ford
Protect extended service plan coverage
expires, you can transfer any remaining
coverage to the new owner. Which should
give you and your potential buyer a little
more peace of mind.
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Check Every Month
Engine oil level.
Function of all interior and exterior lights.
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level.
Fuel and water separator. Drain if necessary (or if indicated by the information display). Holes and slots in the tail pipe to make sure they are functional and clear of debris. 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 and 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 and safety belt) for operation.
Washer spray and wiper operation. Clean or replace blades as necessary.
Multi-Point Inspection
In order to keep your vehicle running right,
it is important to have the systems on your
vehicle checked regularly. This can help
identify potential issues and prevent major
problems. We recommend having the
following multi-point inspection performed
at every scheduled maintenance interval
to help make sure your vehicle keeps
running great.
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Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operation
Accessory drive belt(s)
Horn operation
Battery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghoses
Engine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamage
Exhaust system
Steering and linkage
Exterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and properpressure2
Fluid levels 1
; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pits
For oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operation
Half-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer
2 If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expiration
Use By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership service
advisor or technician about the multi-point
vehicle inspection. It is a comprehensive
way to perform a thorough inspection of
your vehicle. Your checklist gives you
immediate feedback on the overall
condition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle is equipped with an Intelligent
Oil-Life Monitor that determines when you
should change the engine oil based on how
your vehicle is used. By using several
important factors in its calculations, the
monitor helps reduce the cost of owning
your vehicle and reduces environmental
waste at the same time. This means you do not have to remember
to change the oil on a mileage-based
schedule. Your vehicle lets you know when
an oil change is due by displaying a
message in the information display.
The following table provides examples of
vehicle use and its impact on oil change
intervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oil
change intervals depend on several factors
and generally decrease with severity of
use.
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 190
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 188
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................295
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............295
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 296
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level.................................................................. 295
Autowipers........................................................81 Autowipers Settings............................................ 82
Auxiliary Power Points
................................165
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 165
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 165
Locations............................................................... 165
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 298
Blind Spot Information System
..............232
........................................................................\
........... 232
Switching the System On and Off..............234
System Errors...................................................... 234
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 233
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........232
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........284
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................297
Brakes...............................................................196 General Information.......................................... 196
Breaking-In.....................................................257
Bulb Specification Chart..........................306
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................142 Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™ .................................................
350
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 353
Specifications...................................................... 351
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................354
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 358
Specifications..................................................... 355
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................358
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 362
Specifications..................................................... 360
Capacities and Specifications................343
Cargo Nets.......................................................241
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 309
Catalytic Converter......................................184 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 185
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 185
Center Console..............................................167 Rear Seat Armrest.............................................. 167
Second Row Center Console.......................... 167
Changing a Bulb..........................................303 Front Direction Indicator................................. 303
Headlamp............................................................ 303
Headlamp High Beam..................................... 304
LED Lamps........................................................... 305
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 305
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp................................................................. 304
Changing a Fuse..........................................282 Fuses...................................................................... 282
Changing a Road Wheel............................337 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 337
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 338
Changing the 12V Battery.........................298
Changing the Engine Air Filter................308
Changing the Wiper Blades....................300 Front Wiper Blades.......................................... 300
Rear Window Wiper Blade.............................. 301
Checking MyKey System Status................61 MyKey Distance..................................................... 61
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 62
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Adaptive Cruise Control...................................
120
AdvanceTrac ™.................................................... 120
Alarm....................................................................... 120
Automatic Engine Shutdown.......................... 121
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 121
Battery and Charging System........................ 122
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System..................................................... 122
Brake System........................................................ 123
Doors and Locks.................................................. 123
Driver Alert............................................................. 123
Electronic Stability Control............................. 124
Engine...................................................................... 124
Fuel........................................................................\
... 124
Hill Descent Control........................................... 124
Hill Start Assist.................................................... 125
Keys and Intelligent Access............................ 125
Lane Keeping System....................................... 126
Maintenance......................................................... 126
MyKey...................................................................... 127
Park Aid.................................................................. 128
Park Brake............................................................. 128
Power Steering.................................................... 128
Pre-Collision Assist............................................ 129
Remote Start........................................................ 129
Seats........................................................................\
129
Starting System.................................................. 130
Terrain Management System........................ 130
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................130
Traction Control.................................................... 131
Trailer........................................................................\
131
Transmission......................................................... 131
Installing Child Restraints...........................20 Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......................... 20
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 25
Using Tether Straps............................................. 27
Instrument Cluster.........................................97
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................84
Instrument Panel Overview........................16
Interior Lamps
.................................................87
Battery Saver......................................................... 89
Dome Lamp........................................................... 88
Map Lamps............................................................ 88
Interior Mirror
...................................................95
Automatic Dimming Mirror............................... 95
Manual Dimming Mirror..................................... 95
Introduction.........................................................7 J
Jump Starting the Vehicle........................262
Connecting the Jumper Cables.................... 262
Jump Starting...................................................... 263
Preparing Your Vehicle..................................... 262
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 263
K
Keyless Entry
....................................................67
SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................. 67
Keyless Starting
............................................169
Ignition Modes..................................................... 170
Keys and Remote Controls.........................52 Principle of Operation......................................... 52
L
Lane Keeping System................................228 Switching the System On and Off..............229
Liftgate...............................................................69
Lighting Control
..............................................83
Flashing the Headlamp High Beam..............84
Headlamp High Beam........................................ 83
Lighting..............................................................83 General Information............................................ 83
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers.............242
Load Carrying.................................................241
Load Limit.......................................................243 Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................ 248
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 243
Locking and Unlocking
................................64
Activating Intelligent Access............................ 65
Autolock.................................................................. 66
Battery Saver.......................................................... 67
Illuminated Entry.................................................. 66
Illuminated Exit..................................................... 67
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 64
Power Door Locks................................................ 64
Remote Control.................................................... 64
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Phone Menu.........................................................
452
Receiving Calls................................................... 454
Smartphone Connectivity.............................. 455
Text Messaging................................................... 455
Post-Crash Alert System..........................264
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 64
Power Liftgate.................................................70 Hands-Free Feature............................................. 72
Obstacle Detection.............................................. 72
Opening and Closing the Liftgate.................. 70
Setting the Liftgate Open Height.................... 71
Stopping the Liftgate Movement.................... 71
Power Seats
...................................................148
Adjusting the Lumbar Support..................... 149
Adjusting the Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion ...................................... 149
Power Steering Fluid Check....................298
Power Windows...............................................91 Accessory Delay.................................................... 92
Bounce-Back.......................................................... 91
One-Touch Down.................................................. 91
One-Touch Up........................................................ 91
Window Lock......................................................... 92
Pre-Collision Assist
.....................................238
Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System.............................................................. 238
Protecting the Environment........................15
Puncture See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 337
R
Rear Parking Aid...........................................205 Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 206
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........140
Rear Seats........................................................151 Adjusting the Rear Seats.................................. 151
Rear Under Floor Storage..........................241 Adjustable Load Floor....................................... 241
Cargo Management System........................... 241
Rear View Camera
........................................215
Camera Guidelines............................................. 216
Manual Zoom....................................................... 218
Obstacle Distance Indicator............................ 217
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 218
Using the Rear View Camera System.........216 Rear View Camera
See: Rear View Camera.................................... 215
Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........82 Rear Camera Washer.......................................... 82
Rear Window Washer......................................... 82
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................... 82
Recommended Towing Weights...........250
Refueling..........................................................179 Refueling System Overview............................ 179
Refueling System Warning.............................. 181
Refueling Your Vehicle...................................... 179
Remote Control..............................................53 Car Finder................................................................ 57
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 53
Intelligent Access Key......................................... 53
Memory Feature................................................... 56
Remote Start.......................................................... 57
Replacing the Battery......................................... 54
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 57
Remote Start
..................................................142
Automatic Settings............................................ 142
Removing a Headlamp
.............................303
Repairing Minor Paint Damage...............314
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................58
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................271
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................271
Roadside Assistance
.................................260
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance........................................................ 261
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage.................. 261
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance........................................................ 261
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 260
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 260
Roadside Emergencies
.............................260
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Switching Adaptive Cruise Control
Off....................................................................... 224
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
. 221
Switching to Normal Cruise Control...........226
System Not Available....................................... 225
Using Cruise Control...................................220 Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 220
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 220
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................191 Driving In Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)........................... 192
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 192
Using Hill Descent Control.......................203 Principle of operation....................................... 203
Using hill descent control............................... 203
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................62
Using Snow Chains.....................................332
Using Stability Control...............................201
Using Summer Tires...................................332
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player............................................................399
Accessing Your USB Song Library...............403
Bluetooth Devices and System Settings............................................................ 405
Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the USB Port.......................................................... 399
Media Menu Features...................................... 402
Media Voice Commands................................ 400
USB 2..................................................................... 405
Voice Commands for Audio Sources........406
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone............382 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 387
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 390
Bluetooth Devices.............................................. 391
Making Calls........................................................ 386
Pairing a Phone for the First Time...............383
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 384
Phone Options during an Active Call.........386
Phone Voice Commands................................ 384
Receiving Calls................................................... 386
System Settings................................................. 392
Text Messaging.................................................. 388
Using Terrain Control.................................202 Using Traction Control...............................199
Switching the System Off............................... 199
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 199
Using a Switch..................................................... 199
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 199
Using Voice Recognition...........................380 Audio Voice Commands.................................. 431
Climate Voice Commands............................. 432
Initiating a Voice Session............................... 380
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 435
Navigation Voice Commands....................... 434
Phone Voice Commands................................ 433
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 436
System Interaction and Feedback...............381
Voice Settings Commands............................ 436
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................269
V
Vehicle Care
..................................................309
General Information......................................... 309
Vehicle Certification Label.......................349
Vehicle Identification Number
...............348
Vehicle Storage.............................................314
Battery.................................................................... 315
Body........................................................................\
. 314
Brakes...................................................................... 315
Cooling system.................................................... 315
Engine..................................................................... 315
Fuel system........................................................... 315
General................................................................... 314
Miscellaneous...................................................... 315
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 315
Tires........................................................................\
. 315
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 133
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............348
Voice Control
....................................................78
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators..............100 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................. 100
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Anti-Lock Braking System..............................
100
Automatic High Beam Control....................... 101
Battery..................................................................... 101
Blind Spot Monitor.............................................. 101
Brake System........................................................ 101
Cruise Control....................................................... 101
Direction Indicator............................................... 101
Door Ajar................................................................. 101
Engine Coolant Temperature.......................... 101
Engine Oil............................................................... 101
Fasten Safety Belt.............................................. 102
Front Airbag.......................................................... 102
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 102
Heads Up Display............................................... 102
High Beam............................................................. 102
Hood Ajar............................................................... 102
Lane Keeping Aid................................................ 102
Liftgate Ajar.......................................................... 102
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 102
Low Tire Pressure Warning............................. 102
Low Washer Fluid............................................... 102
Parking Lamps..................................................... 102
Powertrain Fault................................................. 102
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 103
Stability Control.................................................. 103
Stability Control Off.......................................... 103
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 103
Washer Fluid Check....................................298
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 309
Waxing...............................................................311
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 337
Wheels and Tires...........................................317
General Information........................................... 317
Technical Specifications.................................. 341
Windows and Mirrors.....................................91
Windshield Washers.....................................82 Front Camera Washer........................................ 82
Windshield Wipers
.........................................81
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 81
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................300
Wipers and Washers......................................81
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