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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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Battery 7. 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) Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 9. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 8. Power distribution box 6.
Battery 7. 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) Brake fluid reservoir 5. Air filter assembly 9. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine coolant reservoir 2. Engine oil dipstick 8. Power distribution box 6.
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Power distribution box 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 218 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Engine coolant reservoir 2. Maintenance and Specifications 4.6L V8 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 9. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine oil dipstick 3. Battery 6. Engine oil filler cap 8.
Power distribution box 5. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 218 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Engine coolant reservoir 2. Maintenance and Specifications 4.6L V8 engine 1. Power steering fluid reservoir 7. Air filter assembly 9. Brake fluid reservoir 4. Engine oil dipstick 3. Battery 6. Engine oil filler cap 8.
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... dealer or a qualified service technician. It is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for spark plug gap information. 262 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Replace the PCV valve with one of the items listed... the spark plugs with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for information on your vehicle. 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-9155...
... dealer or a qualified service technician. It is one that meet Ford material and design specifications for spark plug gap information. 262 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Replace the PCV valve with one of the items listed... the spark plugs with ones that meets Ford material and design specifications for information on your vehicle. 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-9155...
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... zerk fittings. Rotation recommended for wear. 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) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE:... system. 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: Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans...
... zerk fittings. Rotation recommended for wear. 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) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE:... system. 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: Scheduled Maintenance 15 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans...
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...VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts,...& SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped ...
...VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 17 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, halfshafts,...& SUVS 30,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped ...
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... inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped...450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid ...
... inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped...450/550 and Excursion). Inspect wheel ends for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. NORMAL SCHEDULE TRUCKS, FULLSIZE VANS & SUVS 40,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid ...
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... propane only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4R100. Lubricate 4X2 wheel...
... propane only). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 20 Scheduled Maintenance Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4R100. Lubricate 4X2 wheel...
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...; optimal tire life. 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: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: ...MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans ...
...; optimal tire life. 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: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: ...MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 21 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans ...
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...DATE: P&A CODE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and ..., suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace engine air filter. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled ...
...DATE: P&A CODE: Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs MILEAGE: 95,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake lines & hoses, and ..., suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints. Replace climate-controlled seat filters (Navigator, Expedition and Aviator) if equipped. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace engine air filter. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled ...
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... Vans & SUVs Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change... cooling system and hoses. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft...
... Vans & SUVs Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Inspect tires for ❑ Inspect accessory drive belt(s). ❑ Replace spark plugs. ❑ Change... cooling system and hoses. DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 105,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Clean injectors (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft...
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.... Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace engine air filter. Replace PCV on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4R100. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed... bearings). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your particular requirements. Consult your dealer for your dealer). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints...
.... Lubricate 4X4 front hub needle bearings (F Super Duty). Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas and propane only). Replace engine air filter. Replace PCV on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4R100. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped with sealed... bearings). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see your particular requirements. Consult your dealer for your dealer). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints...
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...-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 27 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped...
...-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Scheduled Maintenance 27 Normal Schedule Trucks, Fullsize Vans & SUVs Drain coalescent fuel filter bowl and replace filter (natural gas only). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with zerk fittings. Lubricate 4X2 ball joints and steering linkage if equipped...
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..., Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). and, if equipped, ...
..., Expedition, and Aviator) if equipped. Inspect and lubricate 4X4 front axle shaft u-joints (F250/350/450/550 and Excursion). Replace engine air filter. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Change front axle lubricant (4X4 only). Change rear axle lubricant on all rear wheel drive (RWD) vehicles (see page 46). and, if equipped, ...
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...u-joints. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS...inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 10,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended...
...u-joints. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 15,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear. NORMAL SCHEDULE CARS...inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 10,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect automatic transmission fluid level, if equipped with dipstick. Rotation recommended...
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Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and... 4F50N or 4F27E. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking...
Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and... 4F50N or 4F27E. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 35,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ❑ ❑ lines & hoses, and parking...
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...). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans 50,000 miles ❑...
...). Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 45,000 miles ❑ Change engine oil and replace oil filter. ❑ Inspect tires for ❑ optimal tire life. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: Normal Schedule Cars & Minivans 50,000 miles ❑...
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... driveshaft and u-joints. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your particular requirements. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect automatic transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect...Cars & Minivans Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace...
... driveshaft and u-joints. Change automatic transaxle fluid on all vehicles equipped with dipstick. Consult your particular requirements. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Inspect automatic transaxle fluid level on all other vehicles, if equipped with 4F50N or 4F27E. Inspect...Cars & Minivans Rotation recommended for endplay and noise. Inspect exhaust system and heat shields. Replace fuel filter (except natural gas) (see page 46). Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Replace...
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... and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints...
... and rotate. Multi-point inspection (recommended) DEALER VALIDATION: RO#: DATE: P&A CODE: MILEAGE: 75,000 miles Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Inspect wheel ends for wear. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect engine cooling system and hoses. Inspect steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and, if equipped, half shafts, driveshaft and u-joints...
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...point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for your particular requirements. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ...10065; ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other ...
...point inspection (recommended) optimal tire life. Inspect fuel tanks (natural gas only). Rotation recommended for your particular requirements. Replace cabin air filter, if equipped. Inspect wheel ends for wear and rotate. ❑ Inspect brake pads/shoes/rotors/drums, brake ❑ ...10065; ❑ lines & hoses, and parking brake system. Replace engine air filter (not required PZEV Focus). Replace climate-controlled seat filters (LS, Freestar, and Monterey) if equipped. Inspect automatic transmission/transaxle fluid level on all other ...