transmission fluid FORD EXPLORER 2019 Owner's Manual

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,000– 16,000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5,000– 7,500 mi
(8,000– 12,000 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3,000–5,000 mi
(5,000–8,000 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (four wheel drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine Oil
Check (page 287). Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace cabin air filter. 2
Every
20,000 mi
(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Change engine coolant.3
At
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km) Inspect accessory drive belt or belts. 4
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace accessory drive belt or belts. 5
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and
filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Should be performed by an authorized dealer.
3 Initial replacement at six years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or
50,000 mi (80,000 km).
4 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
5 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
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SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (four wheel drive only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,000 km)
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 288). Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
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Using Seek, Fast Forward and
Reverse............................................................. 368
Using the Display Control............................... 367
Using the Number Block................................. 368
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD.................................................364
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 365
Changing Radio Stations................................ 365
Ejecting the CD................................................... 365
Inserting a CD...................................................... 365
Selecting the Audio Modes............................ 365
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........365
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 365
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD...........................................................363
Accessing the Sound Settings...................... 363
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 364
Changing Radio Stations................................ 364
Ejecting the CD................................................... 364
Inserting a CD..................................................... 364
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off........364
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse............................................................. 364
Autolamps........................................................85 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 85
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD....................132
Directing Air to the Footwell Air
Vents................................................................... 132
Directing Air to the Instrument Panel Air Vents................................................................... 132
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 132
Setting the Temperature.................................. 132
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................132
Switching Defrost On and Off........................ 133
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 133
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
133
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
133Switching the Climate Control On and
Off........................................................................\
133
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
133
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD...........................130
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 130
Setting the Temperature................................. 130
Switching Auto Mode On and Off.................131
Switching Defrost On and Off......................... 131
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 131
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
132
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
132
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off................................................................ 131
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off........................................................................\
. 131
Automatic High Beam Control..................87 Automatic High Beam Indicator.................... 88
Switching the System On and Off.................87
Automatic Transmission...........................184 Brake-Shift Interlock Override...................... 186
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow................................................................... 187
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 185
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................ 184
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™
.......................................293
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............293
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 294
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 293
Autowipers.......................................................82 Autowipers Settings............................................ 83
Auxiliary Power Points................................162 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 162
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Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the
USB Port........................................................... 397
Media Menu Features..................................... 400
Media Voice Commands................................ 398
USB 2..................................................................... 403
Voice Commands for Audio Sources........404
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone...........380 Accessing Features through the Phone
Menu.................................................................. 385
Accessing Your Phone Settings................... 388
Bluetooth Devices............................................. 389
Making Calls........................................................ 384
Pairing a Phone for the First Time................381
Pairing Subsequent Phones.......................... 382
Phone Options during an Active Call.........384
Phone Voice Commands................................ 382
Receiving Calls................................................... 384
System Settings................................................ 390
Text Messaging.................................................. 386
Using Terrain Control..................................199
Using Traction Control...............................196 Switching the System Off............................... 196
System Indicator Lights and Messages.......................................................... 196
Using a Switch..................................................... 196
Using the Information Display Controls............................................................. 196
Using Voice Recognition...........................378 Audio Voice Commands................................. 428
Climate Voice Commands............................. 429
Initiating a Voice Session................................ 378
Mobile App Voice Commands...................... 432
Navigation Voice Commands........................ 431
Phone Voice Commands................................ 429
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link Voice Commands..................................................... 432
System Interaction and Feedback..............379
Voice Settings Commands............................ 433
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only).........................267
V
Vehicle Care..................................................306 General Information......................................... 306
Vehicle Certification Label.......................346
Vehicle Identification Number................345 Vehicle Storage...............................................311
Battery..................................................................... 312
Body........................................................................\
.. 311
Brakes...................................................................... 312
Cooling system.................................................... 312
Engine...................................................................... 312
Fuel system........................................................... 312
General.................................................................... 311
Miscellaneous...................................................... 312
Removing Vehicle From Storage................... 312
Tires........................................................................\
.. 312
Ventilation See: Climate Control......................................... 129
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............345
Voice Control
....................................................79
W
Warning Lamps and Indicators................99 Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 99
Anti-Lock Braking System................................ 99
Automatic High Beam Control..................... 100
Battery.................................................................... 100
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 100
Brake System....................................................... 100
Cruise Control...................................................... 100
Direction Indicator............................................. 100
Door Ajar............................................................... 100
Engine Coolant Temperature........................ 100
Engine Oil.............................................................. 100
Fasten Safety Belt............................................... 101
Front Airbag........................................................... 101
Front Fog Lamps................................................. 101
Heads Up Display................................................ 101
High Beam............................................................. 101
Hood Ajar................................................................ 101
Lane Keeping Aid................................................. 101
Liftgate Ajar........................................................... 101
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 101
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 101
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 101
Parking Lamps...................................................... 101
Powertrain Fault.................................................. 101
Service Engine Soon.......................................... 102
Stability Control.................................................. 102
Stability Control Off.......................................... 102
Transmission Tow/Haul................................... 102
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