Owner's Manual
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Cleaning • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 4.0L SOHC V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may cause internal damage. 211 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) water in the running ;
Cleaning • Cover the highlighted areas to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 4.0L SOHC V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may cause internal damage. 211 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) water in the running ;
Owner's Manual
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Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 8. Power distribution box 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 217 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Battery 7. Air filter assembly 9. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 2.
Engine oil filler cap 3. Engine oil dipstick 8. Power distribution box 6. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 217 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Battery 7. Air filter assembly 9. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Brake fluid reservoir 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Engine coolant reservoir 2.
Owner's Manual
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... intervals for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for checking the engine oil. 1. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 4.0L V6 engine 220 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English...
... intervals for the oil to drain into the oil pan. 3. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for checking the engine oil. 1. Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 4.0L V6 engine 220 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English...
Owner's Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications • 4.6L V8 engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range . • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 221 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
Maintenance and Specifications • 4.6L V8 engine 6. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range . • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 221 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
Owner's Manual
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.... Your vehicle may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of the on . Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 243 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Refer to the scheduled...
.... Your vehicle may be a legal requirement to pass an I/M test of the on . Then, start the engine and complete the above driving cycle is necessary, use only MERCON ATF. • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 243 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Refer to the scheduled...
Owner's Manual
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... customer warranty may be void for any damage to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for spark plug gap information. 262 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Replace the spark plugs with ones that meets Ford material ... or a qualified service technician. 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-BB BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 FL-820S FL-820S 1 2 The PCV valve ...
... customer warranty may be void for any damage to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the appropriate intervals for spark plug gap information. 262 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) Replace the spark plugs with ones that meets Ford material ... or a qualified service technician. 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-BB BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 FL-820S FL-820S 1 2 The PCV valve ...
Owner's Manual
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... axle lubricant REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) 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 auxiliary climate control 4.6L...
... axle lubricant REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus) 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 auxiliary climate control 4.6L...
Owner's Manual
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... Windshield ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 washer fluid Washer Concentrate 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Item ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Compression ratio VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3)....0) 1837 (72.3) 1820 (71.7) 1829 (72.0) 2889 (113.7) 1547 (60.9) 1556.5 (61.3) 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 4.6L V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 EDIS 9.4:1 267 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
... Windshield ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 washer fluid Washer Concentrate 1 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Item ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Compression ratio VEHICLE DIMENSIONS Vehicle dimensions (1) Overall length (2) Overall width (3)....0) 1837 (72.3) 1820 (71.7) 1829 (72.0) 2889 (113.7) 1547 (60.9) 1556.5 (61.3) 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 4.6L V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 EDIS 9.4:1 267 REVIEW COPY: 2004 Explorer (exp), Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) (own2002), Market: USA English (fus)
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
Page 523
Cleaning • Cover the highlighted areas to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer. 211 water in the running ; PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 4.0L SOHC V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may cause internal damage.
Cleaning • Cover the highlighted areas to clean plastic parts. These products are available from your dealer. 211 water in the running ; PLASTIC (NON-PAINTED) EXTERIOR PARTS Use only approved products to prevent water damage when cleaning the engine. 4.0L SOHC V6 Engine 4.6L V8 Engine • Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running engine may cause internal damage.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 217 Brake fluid reservoir 5. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil filler cap 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine coolant reservoir 2.
Power distribution box 6. Battery 7. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 217 Brake fluid reservoir 5. Maintenance and Specifications IDENTIFYING COMPONENTS IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 1. Air filter assembly 9. Engine oil filler cap 3. Power steering fluid reservoir 4. Engine oil dipstick 8. Engine coolant reservoir 2.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 4.0L V6 engine 220 Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Open the hood. Maintenance and Specifications 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4.
Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator (dipstick). • 4.0L V6 engine 220 Protect yourself from engine heat. 5. Open the hood. Maintenance and Specifications 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in P (Park). 4.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Maintenance and Specifications • 4.6L V8 engine 6. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range . • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 221 Wipe the indicator clean.
Maintenance and Specifications • 4.6L V8 engine 6. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. • If the oil level is between the MIN and MAX marks, the oil level is acceptable, DO NOT ADD OIL. • If the oil level is below the MIN mark, add enough oil to raise the level within the MIN-MAX range . • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 221 Wipe the indicator clean.
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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...in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the correct operating range. Turn the engine off. 4. Maintenance and Specifications • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • 4.6L V8 engine 1. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. The fluid level should be... near the center of the normal area between the MIN and MAX lines. Start the engine and let it run until...
...in small amounts, continuously checking the level until it reaches the correct operating range. Turn the engine off. 4. Maintenance and Specifications • 4.0L SOHC V6 engine • 4.6L V8 engine 1. While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. 3. The fluid level should be... near the center of the normal area between the MIN and MAX lines. Start the engine and let it run until...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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Refer to the engine if such spark plugs are not used . 2 For spark plug replacement, see your dealer for information on your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement ... as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. 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-BB BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 FL-820S FL-820S 1 2 The PCV valve is...
Refer to the engine if such spark plugs are not used . 2 For spark plug replacement, see your dealer for information on your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or equivalent replacement ... as Motorcraft or equivalent replacement parts. 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-BB BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 FL-820S FL-820S 1 2 The PCV valve is...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... 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 auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8 engine with auxiliary climate control 4x4/AWD vehicles Capacity 15.4L (16.3 quarts) 17.2L (18.2 quarts) 17.6L (18.6 quarts...
... 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 auxiliary climate control 4.6L V8 engine with auxiliary climate control 4x4/AWD vehicles Capacity 15.4L (16.3 quarts) 17.2L (18.2 quarts) 17.6L (18.6 quarts...
Owner Guide 2nd Printing (Spanish)
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... the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Compression ratio 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 4.6L V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 EDIS 9.4:1 267 Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service...
... the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Ignition system Compression ratio 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 EDIS 9.7:1 4.6L V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 EDIS 9.4:1 267 Refer to your Scheduled Maintenance Guide to determine the correct service...