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Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Introduction Vehicle Symbol Glossary Power Windows Front/Rear Child Safety Door Lock/Unlock Panic Alarm Engine Coolant Power Window Lockout Interior Luggage Compartment Release Symbol Engine Oil Engine Coolant Temperature Battery Do Not Open When Hot Avoid Smoking, Flames, or Sparks Explosive Gas Battery Acid Fan Warning Maintain Correct Fluid Level Engine Air Filter Jack MAX MIN Power Steering Fluid Emission System Passenger Compartment Air Filter Check fuel cap Low tire warning 9 2004 Mountaineer (mnt) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
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Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 217 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power distribution box 6. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Battery 7. Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 3.
Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 217 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Engine coolant reservoir 2. Power distribution box 6. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Battery 7. Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine oil filler cap 3.
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Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil dipstick 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 218 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Battery 6. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 8. Power distribution box 5. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Maintenance and Specifications 4.6L V8 engine 1.
Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil dipstick 3. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 218 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Battery 6. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 8. Power distribution box 5. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Maintenance and Specifications 4.6L V8 engine 1.
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... your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 262 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate...tire cables or chains on your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine FA-1695 FA-1695 2C5E-9155-BB 2C5E...
... your dealer or a qualified service technician. Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. 262 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate...tire cables or chains on your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs 1 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine FA-1695 FA-1695 2C5E-9155-BB 2C5E...
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..., ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines ... RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) ...
..., ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines ... RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 5,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) ...
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...SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Rotation recommended for wear...if equipped with dipstick. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and...
...SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission fluid on all vehicles equipped with 4R100. Rotation recommended for wear...if equipped with dipstick. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace engine air filter. Consult your dealer for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and...
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...DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ...10065; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/...
...DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 18 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with dipstick. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ...10065; Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/...
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...VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: ... driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace engine air filter. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle ...
...VANS & SUVS 60,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for your particular requirements. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: ... driveshaft and u-joints. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace engine air filter. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle ...
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...-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO...
...-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO...
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.... Rotation recommended for wear. Replace engine air filter. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑...pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate...
.... Rotation recommended for wear. Replace engine air filter. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑...pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect and lubricate...
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DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Multi...100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering ...(except 5.4L 3V engines). Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.
DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Multi...100,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering ...(except 5.4L 3V engines). Rotation recommended for wear and rotate. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped.
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...SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace PCV on all vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Change automatic transmission fluid on... engine, see page 46). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with dipstick. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your particular requirements. Inspect wheel ends for wear...
...SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 120,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace PCV on all vehicles equipped with zerk fittings. Change automatic transmission fluid on... engine, see page 46). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Lubricate 4X2 wheel bearings, replace grease seals, and adjust bearings (if not equipped with dipstick. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your particular requirements. Inspect wheel ends for wear...
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...if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal... dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). ...
...if equipped with zerk fittings. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal... dipstick. Multi-point inspection (recommended) RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 130,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). ...
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... front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and...29 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter. Replace engine air filter. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and ...
... front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Clean injectors (natural gas only). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect PCV for endplay and noise. ❑ Inspect engine cooling system and...29 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Change transfer case fluid (4X4 only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change automatic transmission/transaxle fluid and filter. Replace engine air filter. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 150,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and ...
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... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with...
... (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for endplay and noise. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with...
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... steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other... with 4F50N or 4F27E. Consult your particular requirements. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 32 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule ...
... steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other... with 4F50N or 4F27E. Consult your particular requirements. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 32 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule ...
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...equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. ..., suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses...
...equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS & MINIVANS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ ❑ ❑ DEALER VALIDATION: optimal tire life. Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. ..., suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses...
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Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect automatic transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas... Monterey) if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Multi-point inspection (recommended)...
Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect automatic transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas... Monterey) if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 34 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans Multi-point inspection (recommended)...
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...: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER...
...: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Check air filter minder, replace filter as required (Focus PZEV engine). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER...
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... automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Rotation recommended for wear. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ...Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE:...
... automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Rotation recommended for wear. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ...Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ Multi-point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE:...