tires FORD EXPLORER 2020 Workshop Manual

18.
Remove the jack and fully tighten the
lug nuts in the order shown. See
Technical Specifications (page
382).
19. If you enabled the Air Suspension Service Mode, switch the mode off
prior to driving.
20. Remove the wheel blocks.
Stowing the jack 1.
To store the folded wrench on the jack,
engage the bracket of the jack base
and the lug wrench pin, swing the
wrench upwards, adjust jack height
until the wrench hook engages the hole
on jack. Tighten the hex nut clockwise
by hand until secure.
2. Place the jack in the spare tire compartment, install the wing nut and
tighten clockwise by hand until secure. Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheel
in the temporary spare tire well.
1. Find the flat tire retainer strap tucked
inside the jack channel. Lower the
carpeted load floor.
2. Stow the flat tire in the cargo area on the load floor with the wheel facing up.
Secure the flat tire with the retainer
strap by following the next steps. 3. Locate the rear left side and right side
cargo tie-down rings. Push the loop end
of the retainer strap through one cargo
tie-down ring. Thread the non-loop end
through the loop.
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5. Locate the front cargo tie-down in the
opposite rear corner of the cargo area.
Thread the retainer strap through the
tie-down and pull tight. 6. Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign
materials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel
hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fasteners
that attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces of
the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel
mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while
your vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death. lb.ft (Nm)
*
Bolt size
150 lb.ft (204 Nm)
M14 x 1.5
* Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only our
recommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any
wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
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Wheel pilot bore
A
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to installation.
Remove any visible corrosion or loose
particles.
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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.
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.
Seatbelts and seat latches for wear and function.
Safety warning lamps (brake, ABS, airbag and seatbelt) 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 has an Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor that determines when you should
change the engine oil based on how you
use your vehicle. 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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When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message
Vehicle Use and Example
Interval 1
Normal
7,500– 10,000 mi
(12,070– 16,093 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
(8,046– 12,070 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
(4,828–8,046 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Extended engine idling
1 Hybrid vehicles may achieve longer distances between oil changes, but do not exceed
the 1 year maximum oil change interval. Remaining oil life can be accessed through the
information display. See Information Displays (page 112).
Normal Maintenance Intervals At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Change the engine oil and filter. 2
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection, recommended.
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 front axle.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.
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 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil
Check
(page 327). Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,186 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,280 km)
Change the engine coolant and motor electronics coolant. 2
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 3
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 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.
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.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 328). 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
Schedule: Axle and Transfer Case maintenance
:
The Transfer case, front and rear axles in
your vehicle do not require an any normal
scheduled maintenance. Vehicles are
electrically monitored and notify the driver
required service by displaying a message
in the information display. The transfer
case, front and rear axles are more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
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Switching Lane Centering On and
Off..................................................................254
Activating Lane Centering.............................. 254
System Alerts and Automatic Cancellation.................................................... 254
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off
...................................................160
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off
....................................................................221
Symbols Glossary.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................438
General Information......................................... 438
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................471 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 483
Apps........................................................................\
478
Navigation............................................................. 477
Personal Profiles................................................. 481
Phone..................................................................... 475
Resetting the System...................................... 483
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 472
Voice Recognition............................................... 471
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................ 480
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Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............384
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................308
Tire Care..........................................................355
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 356
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 355
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 357
Temperature A B C............................................ 356
Traction AA A B C............................................... 355
Treadwear............................................................. 355
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........370
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 371
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 372
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 353
Towing a Trailer............................................289 Load Placement................................................ 289Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels..........................................................295
Emergency Towing............................................ 295
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles........................ 295
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 295
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 295
Towing.............................................................289
Traction Control............................................224 Principle of Operation...................................... 224
Traffic Sign Recognition.............................272 Principle of Operation....................................... 272
Using Traffic Sign Recognition...................... 272
Trailer Sway Control...................................290
Transmission Code Designation............394
Transmission Specifications - ST.........388
Transmission.................................................202
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................304
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................324
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L...................325
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................326
Unique Driving Characteristics...............180
Universal Garage Door Opener...............162 HomeLink Wireless Control System............162
USB Port.........................................................436 Locating the USB Ports................................... 437
Using Four-Wheel Drive...........................208 Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel drive (4WD)............................ 210
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles............................................................ 209
Operating Four-Wheel drive (4WD) Vehicles with Mismatched Tires.............209
Operating Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Vehicles With Spare Tires......................... 208
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................67
Using Snow Chains
....................................368
Using Stability Control...............................226 Electronic Stability Control - Base
Model................................................................ 226
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Electronic Stability Control - ST Model
........................................................................\
..... 226
Using Summer Tires...................................368
Using Traction Control...............................224 Switching the System Off............................... 224
System Indicator Lights and Messages......................................................... 224
Using a Switch.................................................... 224
Using Voice Recognition...........................440 Apps....................................................................... 445
Automatic Blower Motor Speed Reduction........................................................ 446
Climate.................................................................. 442
Entertainment..................................................... 441
General................................................................. 440
Navigation............................................................ 444
Phone..................................................................... 443
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 445
Voice Settings..................................................... 446
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)........................309
V
Vehicle Care...................................................345 General Information......................................... 345
Vehicle Certification Label
.......................393
Vehicle Identification Number................393
Vehicle Storage............................................350 Body....................................................................... 350
Brakes...................................................................... 351
Cooling system.................................................... 351
Disconnecting Your 12 Volt Battery..............351
Engine..................................................................... 351
Fuel system........................................................... 351
General.................................................................. 350
Miscellaneous...................................................... 351
Plugging in Your HYBRID................................. 351
Removing Vehicle From Storage.................. 352
Tires........................................................................\
. 351
Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................429
Ventilation See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
VIN See: Vehicle Identification Number............393
Voice Control
...................................................82 W
Warning Lamps and Indicators
...............107
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
Anti-Lock Braking System............................... 107
Auto Hold Active................................................. 107
Auto Hold Unavailable..................................... 108
Automatic High Beam Control...................... 107
Auto Start-stop.................................................. 108
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 108
Cruise Control...................................................... 108
Direction Indicator............................................. 108
Door Ajar................................................................ 108
Electric Park Brake............................................. 108
Engine Oil.............................................................. 109
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature................................................... 109
Fasten Rear Seatbelt........................................ 109
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 109
Front Airbag......................................................... 109
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 109
High Beam............................................................ 109
Hill Descent.......................................................... 109
Hood Ajar.............................................................. 109
Lamps On............................................................. 109
Liftgate Ajar.......................................................... 109
Low Beam Warning........................................... 109
Low Fuel Level..................................................... 109
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 110
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 110
Powertrain Fault.................................................. 110
Ready to Drive....................................................... 110
Service Engine Soon........................................... 110
Stability Control................................................... 110
Stability Control Off........................................... 110
Stop Safely Now.................................................. 110
Washer Fluid Check
.....................................341
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 346
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 85
Waxing.............................................................347
What Is 911 Assist...........................................55
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering..........................................246
What Is Automatic High Beam Control............................................................95
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