air filter FORD EXPLORER 2023 Owner's Manual

Multi-Point Inspection
Hazard warning system operationAccessory drive belt(s)
Horn operationBattery performance
Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioninghosesEngine air filter
Suspension components for leaks ordamageExhaust system
Steering and linkageExterior lamps operation
Tires (including spare) for wear and proper
pressure2Fluid levels1; fill if necessary
Windshield for cracks, chips or pitsFor oil and fluid leaks
Washer spray and wiper operationHalf-shaft dust boots
1 Brake, coolant recovery reservoir, automatic transmission and window washer2If your vehicle is equipped with a temporary mobility kit, check the tire sealant expirationUse By date on the canister. Replace as needed.
Be sure to ask your dealership serviceadvisor or technician about the multi-pointvehicle inspection. It is a comprehensiveway to perform a thorough inspection ofyour vehicle. Your checklist gives youimmediate feedback on the overallcondition of your vehicle.
NORMAL SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™
Your vehicle has an Intelligent Oil-LifeMonitor that determines when you shouldchange the engine oil based on how youuse your vehicle. By using severalimportant factors in its calculations, themonitor helps reduce the cost of owningyour vehicle and reduces environmentalwaste at the same time.
This means you do not have to rememberto change the oil on a mileage-basedschedule. Your vehicle lets you know whenan oil change is due by displaying amessage in the information display.
The following table provides examples ofvehicle use and its impact on oil changeintervals. It is a guideline only. Actual oilchange intervals depend on several factorsand generally decrease with severity ofuse.
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At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display1
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 ordrag.
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 OilCheck (page 319).
Brake Fluid Maintenance1
Change the brake fluid.2Every Three Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every three years. Do not exceed the designated timefor the interval.2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer.
Other Maintenance Items1
Replace the cabin air filter.Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace the engine air filter.Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)
Change the engine coolant and motor electronics coolant.2At 200,000 mi(322,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.Every 100,000 mi(160,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts.3Every 100,000 mi(160,000 km)
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Other Maintenance Items1
Change the automatic transmission fluid.Every 150,000 mi(240,000 km)Replace the accessory drive belt or belts.4
1 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oiland filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.2 Initial replacement at 10 years or 200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every 5 years or100,000 mi (160,000 km).3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.4 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in anyof the following conditions, you need toperform extra maintenance as indicated.If you operate your vehicle occasionallyunder any of these conditions, it is notnecessary to perform the extramaintenance. For specificrecommendations, see your dealershipservice advisor or technician.
Perform the services shown in thefollowing tables when specified or within3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the messageappearing in the instrument cluster displayprompting you to change your oil.
•Example 1: The message comes on at28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatictransmission fluid replacement.
•Example 2: The message has not comeon, but the odometer reads 30,000 mi(48,000 km) (for example, theIntelligent Oil-Life Monitor was resetat 25,000 mi (40,000 km). Performthe engine air filter replacement.
Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the instrumentcluster display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect front axle.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredInspect rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
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(Such as Delivery, Taxi, Patrol Car or Livery)Short Trips that do not allow the engine to get to operating temperature causing fueldilution and an increase of the engine oil level
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the instrumentcluster display and perform services listed in the NormalScheduled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.Inspect frequently, serviceas requiredReplace 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, serviceas requiredReplace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormalnoise, wear, looseness or drag.Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure treaddepth.
Change engine oil and filter.1Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)or six monthsPerform multi-point inspection.
1Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil ChangeIndicator Reset (page 320).
Exclusive use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regularunleaded fuel.Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the NormalSchedule:
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Axle and Transfer Case Maintenance
The transfer case, front and rear axles inyour vehicle do not require normalscheduled maintenance. Your vehicle iselectronically monitored and notifies youof required service by displaying a messagein the instrument cluster display. Thetransfer case, front and rear axles are morelikely to require a fluid change if the vehiclehas experienced extended periods ofextreme or severe duty cycle driving.Changing or checking the transfer case,front and/or rear axle lubricant is notnecessary unless the unit has beensubmerged in water, shows signs ofleakage, a message indicating requiredservice displays. Contact your authorizeddealer for service.
California Fuel Filter Replacement
If you register your vehicle in California, theCalifornia Air Resources Board hasdetermined that the failure to perform thismaintenance item does not nullify theemission warranty or limit recall liabilitybefore the completion of your vehicle'suseful life. Ford Motor Company, however,urges you to have all recommendedmaintenance services performed at thespecified intervals and to record all vehicleservice.
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
Vehicles operating in the Middle East,North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa orlocations with similar climates using anAmerican Petroleum Institute (API)Certified for Gasoline Engines (Certificationmark) oil of SM or SN quality, the normaloil change interval is 5,000 mi (8,000 km).
If the available API SM or SN oils are notavailable, then the oil change interval is3,000 mi (4,800 km).
Engine Air Filter and Cabin Air FilterReplacement
The life of the engine air filter and cabin airfilter is dependent on exposure to dustyand dirty conditions. Vehicles operated inthese conditions require frequentinspection and replacement of the engineair filter and cabin air filter.
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360 Degree Camera....................................237
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4WDSee: Four-Wheel Drive.....................................203
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911 Assist...........................................................55
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A/CSee: Climate Control..........................................137About This Manual...........................................9ABSSee: Brakes...........................................................210ABS driving hintsSee: Hints on Driving With Anti-LockBrakes..................................................................211Accessories....................................................473AccessoriesSee: Replacement PartsRecommendation............................................12Active Park Assist........................................230Adaptive Cruise Control.............................241Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting............................................250Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -Vehicles With: Intelligent AdaptiveCruise Control............................................248Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -Vehicles With: Lane Centering............248Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators -Vehicles With: Stop and Go..................248Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations -Vehicles With: Lane Centering.............242Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations -Vehicles With: Stop and Go..................243Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions -Vehicles With: Lane Centering..............241Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions -Vehicles With: Stop and Go...................241
Adaptive Cruise Control –Troubleshooting........................................250Adaptive Cruise Control – InformationMessages.........................................................250Adaptive Headlamps...................................89Adjusting the Headlamps.........................335Adjusting the Set SpeedTolerance.....................................................250Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Manual Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................79Adjusting the Steering Wheel - VehiclesWith: Power Adjustable SteeringColumn............................................................79AFSSee: Adaptive Headlamps...............................89Airbag Disposal...............................................53Air ConditioningSee: Climate Control..........................................137Air FilterSee: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™......................................................321See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -3.0L.....................................................................322See: Changing the Engine Air Filter -3.3L.....................................................................323AlarmSee: Anti-Theft Alarm.........................................77Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 10.1Inch Center Display Screen......................91Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 8 InchCenter Display Screen..............................90Anti-Theft Alarm.............................................77Appendices.....................................................531Apps.................................................................455At a Glance.......................................................20At a Glance - ST.............................................20Audible Warnings and Indicators...........109Audio Control...................................................81Audio System.................................................419General Information..........................................419Audio Unit.......................................................419Auto Hold.........................................................214Autolamps........................................................87Automatic Climate Control.......................137Automatic High Beam Control..................92Automatic High Beam ControlIndicators........................................................93
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Automatic Transmission............................197Automatic Transmission FluidCheck............................................................328Auto-Start-Stop............................................176Autowipers.......................................................83Auxiliary Power Points................................164
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BatterySee: Changing the 12V Battery - Excluding:Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..................329See: Changing the 12V Battery - Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).................................................332Blind Spot Information System.............259BLISSee: Blind Spot Information System..........259Body Styling Kits.........................................346Bonnet LockSee: Opening and Closing the Hood...........315Booster Seats..................................................33Brake Fluid Check........................................328Brakes...............................................................210General Information..........................................210Breaking-In....................................................288Bulb Specification Chart............................412
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Canceling the Set Speed..........................240Capacities and Specifications - 2.3LEcoBoost™.................................................384Capacities and Specifications -3.0L.................................................................391Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L,Gasoline.......................................................398Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L,Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............405Capacities and Specifications................378Cargo Nets......................................................276Car WashSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................340Catalytic Converter......................................193Changing a Bulb...........................................337Changing a Fuse............................................313Changing a Road Wheel...........................370Changing the 12V Battery - Excluding:Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)..............329
Changing the 12V Battery - HybridElectric Vehicle (HEV).............................332Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................321Changing the Engine Air Filter -3.0L.................................................................322Changing the Engine Air Filter -3.3L.................................................................323Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........336Changing the Rear Wiper Blades...........337Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi HotspotName or Password...................................418Charging a Wireless Device......................166Checking MyKey System Status..............66Checking the Wiper Blades.....................336Child Restraint and SeatbeltMaintenance.................................................43Child Restraint Positioning.........................35Child Safety......................................................23General Information............................................23Child Safety Locks.........................................36Cleaning Leather Seats.............................343Cleaning Products.......................................339Cleaning the Engine.....................................341Cleaning the Exterior.................................340Cleaning the Instrument Panel andInstrument Cluster Lens.........................343Cleaning the Interior...................................342Cleaning the Wheels..................................344Cleaning the Windows and WiperBlades...........................................................342Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66Clearing the Garage Door Opener..........162Climate............................................................445Climate Control..............................................137Cold Weather Precautions.......................288Collision, Damage or Fire Event.............295Connected Vehicle.......................................414Connecting the Vehicle to a MobileNetwork.............................................................414Connected Vehicle Data...............................17Connected Vehicle Limitations...............414Connected Vehicle Requirements.........414Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: Modem.............................415Connected Vehicle – Troubleshooting -Vehicles With: SYNC 3.............................416
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Overriding Automatic High BeamControl............................................................93Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........217Overriding the Set Speed..........................247
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Parking Aids...................................................225Principle of Operation......................................225Passive Anti-Theft System..........................77PATSSee: Passive Anti-Theft System......................77Pedestrian Alert System.............................54Pedestrian Protection..................................54Perchlorate.........................................................12Personalized Settings...................................117Personal Safety System™..........................45Phone...............................................................447Post-Crash Alert System..........................296Power Door LocksSee: Locking and Unlocking.............................68Power Liftgate..................................................73Power Seats....................................................147Power Steering Fluid Check.....................329Power Windows.............................................94Pre-Collision Assist....................................268Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Garage Door OpenerMotor...............................................................161Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Gate Opener Motor...................162Programming the Garage Door Openerto Your Hand-Held Transmitter............161Protecting the Environment........................19PunctureSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................370
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Radio Frequency CertificationLabels...........................................................485Blind Spot Information SystemSensors............................................................485Body Control Module........................................491Cruise Control Module.....................................494Garage Door Opener.........................................497Keys and Remote Controls............................498Passive Anti-Theft System............................505
Radio Transceiver Module.............................509SYNC........................................................................511Telematics Control Unit...................................516Tire Pressure Monitoring SystemSensors..............................................................516Wireless Accessory Charging Module........523Rear Axle........................................................209Rear Occupant Alert System AudibleWarnings.......................................................159Rear Occupant Alert SystemIndicators......................................................159Rear Occupant Alert SystemLimitations...................................................158Rear Occupant Alert SystemPrecautions..................................................158Rear Occupant Alert System...................158Rear Parking Aid...........................................225Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........140Rear Seats........................................................151Rear Under Floor Storage.........................275Rear View Camera.......................................234Rear View CameraSee: Rear View Camera...................................234Rear Window Wiper and Washers...........85Rear Wiper BladesSee: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades.......337Recommended Towing Weights...........284Reduced Engine Performance...............288Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid ElectricVehicle (HEV).............................................185Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV).............................................................188Remote Control...............................................57Remote Start..................................................142Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............344Replacement PartsRecommendation........................................12Replacing a Lost Key or RemoteControl............................................................63Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................143Reporting Safety Defects (CanadaOnly)..............................................................303Reporting Safety Defects (U.S.Only)..............................................................303Reprogramming the Garage DoorOpener...........................................................163Resuming the Set Speed..........................240Reverse Braking Assist Indicators...........217
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SYNC™ 3.........................................................427General Information..........................................427SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.....................460
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Technical SpecificationsSee: Capacities and Specifications............378The Better Business Bureau (BBB) AutoLine Program (U.S. Only)......................300Tire Care..........................................................349Tire Pressure Monitoring System..........364TiresSee: Wheels and Tires......................................347Towing a Trailer............................................283Towing the Vehicle on FourWheels..........................................................287Towing.............................................................283Traction Control...........................................220Principle of Operation......................................220Trailer Sway Control...................................284Transmission..................................................197Transporting the Vehicle..........................296
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Under Hood Overview - 2.3LEcoBoost™..................................................316Under Hood Overview - 3.0L....................317Under Hood Overview - 3.3L....................318Unique Driving Characteristics................176USB Port.........................................................425Using Four-Wheel Drive............................203Using MyKey With Remote StartSystems...........................................................67Using Snow Chains.....................................363Using Stability Control...............................222Using Summer Tires...................................362Using Traction Control...............................220Using Voice Recognition...........................429Using Winter Tires.......................................362Utilizing the Mediation/ArbitrationProgram (Canada Only).........................301
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Vehicle Care...................................................339General Information.........................................339
Vehicle Identification Number................383Vehicle Storage............................................344Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot................................418Ventilated Seats............................................157VentilationSee: Climate Control..........................................137VINSee: Vehicle Identification Number............383Voice Control....................................................81
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...............105Warranty Information................................529Washer Fluid Check....................................336WashersSee: Cleaning the Exterior..............................340See: Wipers and Washers.................................83Waxing..............................................................341What Is 911 Assist...........................................55What Is a Connected Vehicle...................414What Is Adaptive Cruise Control WithLane Centering............................................241What Is Automatic High BeamControl.............................................................92What Is Cruise Control...............................239What Is Drive Mode Control.....................273What Is Hill Descent Control...................224What Is Intelligent Adaptive CruiseControl...........................................................241What Is Reverse Braking Assist...............216What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................143What Is the Garage Door Opener..........160What is the Rear Occupant AlertSystem...........................................................158What Is the Wireless AccessoryCharger..........................................................166Wheel NutsSee: Changing a Road Wheel........................370Wheels and Tires.........................................347General Information..........................................347Technical Specifications.................................376
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