engine oil FORD EXPLORER 2023 Owner's Manual

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
2.3L EcoBoostEngine
10:1Compression ratio.
138 in³ (2,261 cm³)Displacement.
1-3-4-2Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
Drivebelt Routing
2.3L EcoBoost Engine
Long drivebelt is on first pulleygroove closest to engine.A.
Short drivebelt is on secondpulley groove farthest fromengine.
B.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L, ST
DescriptionItem
60 degree V6Configuration.
3.36 in (85.4 mm) bore x 3.39 in (86 mm)strokeBore x stroke.
180 in³ (2,956 cm³)Displacement.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L
3.0LEngine
9.5:1Compression ratio.
180 in³ (2,956 cm³)Displacement.
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)Spark plug gap.
Drivebelt Routing
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L, GASOLINE
3.3LEngine
12.0:1Compression ratio.
204 in³ (3,340 cm³)Displacement.
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
0.049–0.053 in (1.25–1.35 mm)Spark plug gap.
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Drivebelt RoutingLong drivebelt is on secondpulley groove farthest fromengine.
A.
Short drivebelt is on first pulleygroove closest to engine.B.
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
3.3L HEVEngine
12.0:1Compression ratio.
204 in³ (3,340 cm³)Displacement.
1-4-2-5-3-6Firing order.
Coil on plugIgnition system.
0.049–0.053 in (1.25–1.35 mm)Spark plug gap.
Drivebelt Routing
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
Motorcraft Part NumberComponent
FA-1884Air filter element.
BAGM-48H6-760Battery.
FP-100Cabin air filter.
FL-910-SEngine oil filter.1
SP-594Spark plug.
WW-1110Rear window wiper blade.
WW-2616 (driver side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-2113 (passenger side)
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that areavailable at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. We engineer theseparts for your vehicle to meet or exceedour specifications. Use of other parts couldimpact vehicle performance, emissionsand durability. Your warranty could be voidfor any damage related to use of otherparts.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.0L
Motorcraft Part NumberComponent
FA-1884Air filter element.
BAGM-48H6-760Battery.
FP-100Cabin air filter.
FL-2062-AEngine oil filter.1
SP-594Spark plug.
WW-1110Rear window wiper blade.
WW-2616 (driver side)Windshield wiper blade.
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Motorcraft Part NumberComponent
WW-2113 (passenger side)
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that areavailable at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. We engineer theseparts for your vehicle to meet or exceedour specifications. Use of other parts couldimpact vehicle performance, emissionsand durability. Your warranty could be voidfor any damage related to use of otherparts.
MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.3L
Motorcraft Part NumberComponent
FA-1947Air filter element.
BAGM-48H6-760Battery.
FP-100Cabin air filter.
FL-500-SEngine oil filter.1
SP-520Spark plug.
WW-1110Rear window wiper blade.
WW-2616 (driver side)Windshield wiper blade.WW-2113 (passenger side)
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performancespecification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that areavailable at your authorized dealer or atwww.fordparts.com. We engineer theseparts for your vehicle to meet or exceedour specifications. Use of other parts couldimpact vehicle performance, emissionsand durability. Your warranty could be voidfor any damage related to use of otherparts.
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is on theleft-hand side of the instrument panel.
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Please note that in the graphic, XXXX isrepresentative of your vehicle identificationnumber.
The Vehicle Identification Number containsthe following information:
World manufacturer identifier.A
Brake system, Gross VehicleWeight Rating, Restraint Devicesand their locations.
B
Make, vehicle line, series, bodytype.C
Engine type.D
Check digit.E
Model year.F
Assembly plant.G
Production sequence number.H
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L
ECOBOOST™
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
5.41 fl oz (160 ml)35 oz (0.99 kg)All.
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Engine Coolant
Capacities
QuantityVariant
14.1 qt (13.3 L)Without trailer towing.
15.2 qt (14.4 L)With trailer towing.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
Engine OilAn oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
5.2 qt (4.9 L)All.
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Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C961-A1Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend MotorOil(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30Motorcraft®(Canada)XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)
Alternative Engine Oil forExtremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,we recommend that you use the followingalternative engine oil in extremely coldclimates, where the ambient temperaturereaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C963-A1Engine Oil - SAE 0W-30 - Synthetic Blend
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Note:If you use your vehicle regularly abovethe altitude of 7,500 ft (2,286 m) and underthe temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C), it isrecommended to use the alternative engineoil.
Fuel Tank
Capacities
QuantityVariant
17.9 gal (67.8 L)All.
Grease
Materials
SpecificationName
ESA-M1C75-BMotorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisselongue durée de qualité première Motor-craft®(Canada)XG-1-E1(U.S. & Canada)
ESB-M1C93-BMotorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray(U.S.)Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graissetout usage en aérosol Motorcraft®(Canada)XL-5-A(U.S. & Canada)
Hydraulic Brake System
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M6C65-A2Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance MotorVehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance MotorVehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobilehaute performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada)PM-20(U.S. & Canada)
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Washer Reservoir
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-trate with Bitterant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield WasherFluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-craft®(Canada)ZC-32-B2(U.S.)CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
5.41 fl oz (160 ml)35 oz (0.99 kg)With rear air conditioning.
3.04 fl oz (90 ml)24 oz (0.68 kg)Without rear air condi-tioning.
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