check oil FORD EXPLORER 2020 Owners Manual

The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto
Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................308
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) .....................
309
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada ......................................................
309
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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311
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
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311
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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311
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
313
Changing a Fuse ...........................................
321
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
323
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
323
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
324
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L ..................
325
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L ..................
326
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
.
327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L .........................
327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L ..........................
327
Engine Oil Check ..........................................
327
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
328
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
329
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L ........................................................................\
330
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L .....
331
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
332
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check ........................................................................\
336
Brake Fluid Check ........................................
337
Power Steering Fluid Check ....................
338
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
338
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
340Washer Fluid Check
....................................
341
Fuel Filter ........................................................
341
Checking the Wiper Blades .....................
342
Changing the Front Wiper Blades ........
342
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades ..........
342
Changing a Bulb ..........................................
343
Vehicle Care
General Information ..................................
345
Cleaning Products ......................................
345
Cleaning the Exterior .................................
346
Waxing ............................................................
347
Cleaning the Engine ...................................
347
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
347
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
348
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
348
Cleaning Leather Seats ............................
349
Repairing Minor Paint Damage .............
350
Cleaning the Wheels .................................
350
Vehicle Storage ...........................................
350
Wheels and Tires
General Information ..................................
353
Tire Care .........................................................
355
Using Summer Tires ..................................
368
Using Snow Chains ...................................
368
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
370
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
376
Technical Specifications ..........................
382
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
384
Engine Specifications - 3.0L ..................
385
Engine Specifications - 3.0L, ST ...........
385
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Gasoline ........................................................................\
387
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature
Illuminates when your vehicle
coolant temperature is high.
Stop your vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off your vehicle and let it
cool. See Engine Coolant Check (page
332).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a system error.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 327).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt Illuminates and a tone sounds
to remind you to fasten your
seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 42).
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
(If Equipped) Illuminates and a tone sounds
to signal the rear seatbelts are
not fastened.
Front Airbag If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch hill
descent on.
Hood Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Lamps On Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.
Low Beam Warning Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb is not functioning
properly.
Low Fuel Level Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
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6 Inch Display Menu
This icon shows the features on
or off status. A check in the box
indicates the feature is on, and
unchecked indicates the feature is off. Note:
Some options may appear different
or not at all if the items are optional.
Note: Some MyKey menu options only
appear if MyKey is enabled and at least one
MyKey is programmed.
Select Screens Select Screens
Menu options covered in personalized settings. See Personalized Settings (page 118).
Navigation Navigation
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Navigation (page 460).
Audio Audio
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Settings (page 469).
Phone Phone
Menu options covered in the SYNC chapter. See
Phone (page 458).
Settings Settings
Brake Coach Percent Oil Life Indication XXX%
Hold Ok to Reset
Oil Life
Hold Ok to Reset
Tire Monitor
Hold Ok to Initialize
Neutral Tow
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Action
Message
Displayed during spare key programming, when an intelligentaccess key has failed to be programmed.
Key Program Failure
Displayed during spare key programming when not enoughkeys have been programmed.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Displays when the vehicle is switched off.
Vehicle Switched Off
Lane Keeping System Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the wind-shield to be cleaned to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on thesteering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible, turn off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be
inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 337).
Brake Fluid Level Low
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EMISSION LAW
WARNING: Do not remove or alter
the original equipment floor covering or
insulation between it and the metal floor
of the vehicle. The floor covering and
insulation protect occupants of the
vehicle from the engine and exhaust
system heat and noise. On vehicles with
no original equipment floor covering
insulation, do not carry passengers in a
manner that permits prolonged skin
contact with the metal floor. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in
fire or personal injury.
U.S. federal laws and certain state laws
prohibit removing or rendering inoperative
emission control system components.
Similar federal or provincial laws may
apply in Canada. We do not approve of any
vehicle modification without first
determining applicable laws. Tampering with emissions
control systems including
related sensors or the Diesel
Exhaust Fluid system can result in reduced
engine power and the illumination of the
service engine soon light. Tampering With a Noise Control
System
Federal laws prohibit the following acts:
•
Removal or rendering inoperative by
any person other than for purposes of
maintenance.
• Repair or replacement of any device or
element of the design incorporated into
a new vehicle for the purpose of noise
control prior to its sale or delivery to
the ultimate purchaser or while it is in
use.
• The use of the vehicle after any person
removes or renders inoperative any
device or element of the design.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
may presume to constitute tampering as
follows:
• Removal of hood blanket, fender apron
absorbers, fender apron barriers,
underbody noise shields or acoustically
absorptive material.
• Tampering or rendering inoperative the
engine speed governor, to allow engine
speed to exceed manufacturer
specifications.
If the engine does not start, runs rough,
experiences a decrease in engine
performance, experiences excess fuel
consumption or produces excessive
exhaust smoke, check for the following:
• A plugged or disconnected air inlet
system hose.
• A plugged engine air filter element.
• Water in the fuel filter and water
separator.
• A clogged fuel filter.
• Contaminated fuel.
• Air in the fuel system, due to loose
connections.
• An open or pinched sensor hose.
• Incorrect engine oil level.
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•
Incorrect fuel for climatic conditions.
• Incorrect engine oil viscosity for
climactic conditions.
Note: Some vehicles have a lifetime fuel
filter that is integrated with the fuel tank.
Regular maintenance or replacement is not
needed.
Note: If these checks do not help you
correct the concern, have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.
Noise Emissions Warranty,
Prohibited Tampering Acts and
Maintenance
On January 1, 1978, Federal regulation
became effective governing the noise
emission on trucks over 10,000 lb
(4,536 kg) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
(GVWR). The preceding statements
concerning prohibited tampering acts and
maintenance, and the noise warranty
found in the Warranty Guide, are
applicable to complete chassis cabs over
10,000 lb (4,536 kg)
GVWR.
CATALYTIC CONVERTER WARNING:
Do not park, idle or
drive your vehicle on dry grass or other
dry ground cover. The emission system
heats up the engine compartment and
exhaust system, creating the risk of fire. WARNING:
The normal operating
temperature of the exhaust system is
very high. Never work around or attempt
to repair any part of the exhaust system
until it has cooled. Use special care when
working around the catalytic converter.
The catalytic converter heats up to a very
high temperature after only a short
period of engine operation and stays hot
after the engine is switched off. WARNING:
Exhaust leaks may
result in entry of harmful and potentially
lethal fumes into the passenger
compartment. If you smell exhaust
fumes inside your vehicle, have your
vehicle inspected immediately. Do not
drive if you smell exhaust fumes.
Your vehicle has various emission control
components and a catalytic converter that
enables it to comply with applicable
exhaust emission standards.
To make sure that the catalytic converter
and other emission control components
continue to work properly:
• Do not crank the engine for more than
10 seconds at a time.
• Do not run the engine with a spark plug
lead disconnected.
• Do not push-start or tow-start your
vehicle. Use booster cables. See Jump
Starting the Vehicle
(page 301).
• Use only the specified fuel listed.
• Do not switch the ignition off when your
vehicle is moving.
• Avoid running out of fuel.
• Have the items listed in scheduled
maintenance information performed
according to the specified schedule.
Note: Resulting component damage may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty.
The scheduled maintenance items listed
in scheduled maintenance information are
essential to the life and performance of
your vehicle and to its emissions system.
If you use anything other than Ford,
Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for
maintenance replacements or for service
of components affecting emission control,
such non-Ford parts should be equivalent
to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in
performance and durability.
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REDUCED ENGINE
PERFORMANCE
WARNING: If you continue to drive
your vehicle when the engine is
overheating, the engine could stop
without warning. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle.
If the engine coolant temperature gauge
needle moves to the upper limit position,
the engine is overheating. See Gauges
(page 104).
You must only drive your vehicle for a short
distance if the engine overheats. The
distance you can travel depends on
ambient temperature, vehicle load and
terrain. The engine continues to operate
with limited power for a short period of
time.
If the engine temperature continues to rise,
the fuel supply to the engine reduces. The
air conditioning switches off and the engine
cooling fan operates continually.
1. Gradually reduce your speed and stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to do
so.
2. Immediately switch the engine off to prevent severe engine damage.
3. Wait for the engine to cool down.
4. Check the coolant level. See
Engine
Coolant Check (page 332).
5. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Fuel economy is affected by several things
such as how you drive, the conditions you
drive under and how you maintain your
vehicle. You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
•
Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling
at
55 mph (88 km/h) uses 15% less
fuel than traveling at 65 mph
(105 km/h)).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance.
Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
• Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Revving the engine before switching it
off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front
defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.
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5. Support the hood with the prop rod.
Closing the Hood
1. Remove the prop rod from the catch
and secure it correctly in the clip.
2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop under its own weight for the last
10– 14 in (25– 35 cm).
Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.3L ECOBOOST™ Battery. See
Changing the 12V Battery (page 338).
A
Engine oil filler cap. See
Engine Oil Check (page 327).
B
Engine oil dipstick. See
Engine Oil Dipstick (page 327).
C
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Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 337).
D
Engine compartment fusebox. See
Changing a Fuse (page 321).
E
Engine coolant reservoir. See
Engine Coolant Check (page 332).
F
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 329).
G
Windshield washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 341).
H
UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.0L Battery.
See Changing the 12V Battery (page 338).
A
Engine oil filler cap.
See Engine Oil Check (page 327).
B
Engine oil dipstick.
See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 327).
C
Brake fluid reservoir.
See Brake Fluid Check (page 337).
D
Engine compartment fuse box.
See Fuses (page 313).
E
Engine coolant reservoir.
See Engine Coolant Check (page 332).
F
Air filter assembly. See
Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 330).
G
Washer fluid reservoir. See
Washer Fluid Check (page 341).
H
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