Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. If sprayed on hot engine parts. For all other liquids can burn you spill coolant on the windshield, engine... coolant. 240 Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from a hot cooling system can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol,...
... of engine coolant and distilled water as soon as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. If sprayed on hot engine parts. For all other liquids can burn you spill coolant on the windshield, engine... coolant. 240 Note: Use of Motorcraft Cooling System Stop Leak Pellets, VC-6, may be harmful and compromise the corrosion protection of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from a hot cooling system can cause engine damage from corrosion, overheating or freezing. • Do not use alcohol, methanol,...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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...pressure relief cap. Turn until the coolant is visible and radiator is loosened slightly. 1. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can result in an appropriate manner. Before you removed the ...If you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use of engine coolant per month, have a leak. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to Checking Engine Coolant section. Slowly turn it cool. 2. Used engine coolant should be...
...pressure relief cap. Turn until the coolant is visible and radiator is loosened slightly. 1. Operating an engine with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is under pressure; steam and hot liquid can result in an appropriate manner. Before you removed the ...If you are sure that all the pressure has been released, use of engine coolant per month, have a leak. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to Checking Engine Coolant section. Slowly turn it cool. 2. Used engine coolant should be...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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... maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 264 DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Engine coolant 3 Ford Part Name Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Application 4.0L SOHC V6 engine without auxiliary climate control 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8...
... maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 264 DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Engine coolant 3 Ford Part Name Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Application 4.0L SOHC V6 engine without auxiliary climate control 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8...
Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish)
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Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name or equivalent Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W30 Super 4.0L Engine oil Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) 4.6L Engine ...
Maintenance and Specifications Ford Part Name or equivalent Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W30 Super 4.0L Engine oil Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (US) 4.6L Engine ...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...not add engine coolant when the engine is low or empty, add engine coolant to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (VC-7-B in this chapter. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you ... Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in Oregon), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. 235 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool...
...not add engine coolant when the engine is low or empty, add engine coolant to see through the windshield. • Add Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored), VC-7-A (VC-7-B in this chapter. Steam and scalding liquids released from a hot cooling system can burn you ... Guide for service interval schedules. • Be sure to read and understand Precautions when servicing your vehicle in Oregon), meeting Ford Specification WSS-M97B51-A1. 235 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Refer to the coolant reservoir, when the engine is cool...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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...orange-colored, extended life coolant such as possible. Step back while the pressure releases. 236 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For all other liquids ...soon as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Water alone (without engine coolant) can...• A large amount of water without engine coolant may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to release. 3. Add the proper mixture of emergency, to the "...
...orange-colored, extended life coolant such as possible. Step back while the pressure releases. 236 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) For all other liquids ...soon as Motorcraft Speciality Orange Engine Coolant, VC-2 (US) or CXC-209 (Canada), meeting Ford specification WSS-M97B44-D with alcohol or methanol antifreeze (coolant). Water alone (without engine coolant) can...• A large amount of water without engine coolant may darken the color of Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant from yellow to release. 3. Add the proper mixture of emergency, to the "...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Turn .... Your cooling system may take several drains and additions to the proper level. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to turn it may be disposed of recycled ... you removed the radiator cap in vehicles originally equipped with the proper coolant mixture (see above 50%. 237 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fill your vehicle's cooling system can result...
Fill the coolant reservoir slowly with Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant since a Ford-approved recycling process is not yet available. Turn .... Your cooling system may take several drains and additions to the proper level. Recycled engine coolant Ford Motor Company does NOT recommend the use the cloth to turn it may be disposed of recycled ... you removed the radiator cap in vehicles originally equipped with the proper coolant mixture (see above 50%. 237 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) Fill your vehicle's cooling system can result...
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Engine coolant 3 Ford Part Name Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Application 4.0L SOHC V6 engine without auxiliary climate control 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8 engine without ... transmission fluid is used. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 261 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V.
Maintenance and Specifications Fluid Engine coolant 3 Ford Part Name Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Application 4.0L SOHC V6 engine without auxiliary climate control 4.0L SOHC V6 engine with auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8 engine without ... transmission fluid is used. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 261 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus) DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V.
Owner Guide 5th Printing
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Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number XG-1-C or XG-1-K VC-7-A Ford Specification ESA-M1C75-B WSSM97B51-A1 Driveshaft, slip Premium Long spline, universal Life Grease joints Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W30 Super 4.0L Engine oil Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium ... (US) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark XT-5-QM MERCONV XT-2-QDX MERCON XY-75W140-QL WSL-M2C192_A 263 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Ford Part Number XG-1-C or XG-1-K VC-7-A Ford Specification ESA-M1C75-B WSSM97B51-A1 Driveshaft, slip Premium Long spline, universal Life Grease joints Engine coolant Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored) Motorcraft SAE 5W30 Super 4.0L Engine oil Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft SAE 5W20 Premium ... (US) CXO-5W20-LSP12 (Canada) WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark XT-5-QM MERCONV XT-2-QDX MERCON XY-75W140-QL WSL-M2C192_A 263 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 2 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage...Your Way ...2 General Maintenance Information ...4 Owner Checks and Services ...8 Normal Schedule ...9 Mileage Intervals ...9 Exceptions ...34 Special Operating Conditions ...37 Maintenance and Service Record ...39 Premium Gold Coolant Change Record ...48 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Copyright © 2003 Ford Motor Company 2 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage...Your Way ...2 General Maintenance Information ...4 Owner Checks and Services ...8 Normal Schedule ...9 Mileage Intervals ...9 Exceptions ...34 Special Operating Conditions ...37 Maintenance and Service Record ...39 Premium Gold Coolant Change Record ...48 All rights reserved. Ford may change the contents without notice and without written authorization from...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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... and Propane Vehicles - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - time and mileage based interval If you have any questions about your dealer. 7 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Normal vehicle axle - fuel tank intervals... further clarification, please see your driving conditions, or for specific vehicles or special applications on page 34. maintenance and lubrication • Engine oil and Premium Gold coolant -
... and Propane Vehicles - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - time and mileage based interval If you have any questions about your dealer. 7 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Normal vehicle axle - fuel tank intervals... further clarification, please see your driving conditions, or for specific vehicles or special applications on page 34. maintenance and lubrication • Engine oil and Premium Gold coolant -
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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Replace spark plugs Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions page 34 and record page 48) Replace PCV valve on all passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see ... oil and replace oil filter Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect tires for : Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors 25 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
Replace spark plugs Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions page 34 and record page 48) Replace PCV valve on all passenger cars and light trucks under 6,000 Gross Vehicle Weight (see ... oil and replace oil filter Inspect accessory drive belt(s) Inspect tires for : Natural Gas Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors 25 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) Rotation recommended for optimal tire life.
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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..., brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions page 34 and record page 48) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped,... and filter Change rear axle lubricant on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 33 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item...
..., brake lines & hoses, and parking brake system Inspect wheel ends for endplay and noise Inspect engine cooling system and hoses Change Premium Gold coolant (see exceptions page 34 and record page 48) Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect steering linkage, suspension and, if equipped,... and filter Change rear axle lubricant on all recommended maintenance services be performed at the indicated intervals and the maintenance be recorded. 33 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus) We, however, urge that the failure to perform this maintenance item...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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...) After initial change Premium Gold coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (see page 35-36) Change transfer case fluid Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder and reset the minder after filter replacement Additional services for : 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (see page 48) 34 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg... Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors Exceptions In addition, there are listed below: Premium Gold coolant 5 years or 100,000 miles -
...) After initial change Premium Gold coolant every 3 years or 50,000 miles (see page 35-36) Change transfer case fluid Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder and reset the minder after filter replacement Additional services for : 4x4 Change front axle lubricant (see page 48) 34 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg... Gas and Propane Vehicles Inspect fuel tanks Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter Clean injectors Exceptions In addition, there are listed below: Premium Gold coolant 5 years or 100,000 miles -
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 6th Printing
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Premium Gold Coolant Change Record Premium Gold Coolant Change Record Date: 3 Years \ \ + Dealer's Stamp: 3 Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: Date: 3 Years \ \ + Dealer's Stamp: 3 Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: Date: 3 Years \ \ + Dealer's Stamp: 3 Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: Date: 3 Years \ \ + Dealer's Stamp: 3 Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: 48 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)
Premium Gold Coolant Change Record Premium Gold Coolant Change Record Date: 3 Years \ \ + Dealer's Stamp: 3 Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: Date: 3 Years \ \ + Dealer's Stamp: 3 Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: Date: 3 Years \ \ + Dealer's Stamp: 3 Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: Date: 3 Years \ \ + Dealer's Stamp: 3 Next Date or Current Mileage: 50,000 Miles + 50,000 Next Mileage: 48 2003 Universal Service Guide (usg) Universal Service Guide USA English (fus)