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Question posted by acadiite on August 16th, 2014
Where To Put Brake Fluid In 2001ford Explorer
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Answer #1: Posted by BusterDoogen on August 16th, 2014 2:10 PM
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On the driver side engine compartment firewall, next to the power distribution box.
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Answer #2: Posted by freginold on August 21st, 2014 6:15 AM
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Hi, brake fluid gets added into the brake fluid reservoir which is toward the back right corner of the engine compartment (as you're standing in front of it). You can see an exact picture of where it is located on page 184 of the owner's manual (#5 in the diagram).
Related Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... Alert See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety Belt
Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch
Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control
Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front
Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... the light remains on , have the system serviced immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately. Also BRAKE illuminates if the parking brake is turned ON. to the ON position ! Brake system warning Momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned to the ON position ABS...
Owner's Manual - Page 127
... lever to help steer the vehicle.
Power steering uses energy from the engine to release the RELEASE brake. STEERING Your vehicle is running. • Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level (below the MIN mark on will be used to stop a moving vehicle. However, if the normal...
Owner's Manual - Page 139
...the terrain. If the transmission, transfer case or front axle are submerged in water, their fluids should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving in each gear....
You should be rocked out by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal.
Do not spin the wheels at normal operating temperature or damage to the transmission may...
Owner's Manual - Page 149
... a leak is 80 km (50 miles). The following conditions: • Release the parking brake. • Turn the ignition to the OFF position.
149 Ford recommends the driveshaft be exceeded... following recreational towing guidelines are designed to ensure that your vehicle can cause transmission fluid loss, damage to the driveshaft and internal transmission components. An example of the rear...
Owner's Manual - Page 174
...Working with the engine off the engine and remove the key. 3. Set the parking brake and ensure the gearshift is securely latched in moving unexpectedly. Block the wheels to provide...careful when inspecting or servicing your vehicle. Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to prevent the vehicle from moving parts. • Do not work on...
Owner's Manual - Page 180
... is toxic. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Seek medical attention immediately. Maintenance and care
BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be checked and refilled as needed. Do not let the reservoir for the service interval schedules. 1. If you will cause permanent damage to the ...
Owner's Manual - Page 181
... with running water for the service interval schedules. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. If the fluid level drops, refill the fluid level to meet Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to the step in the reservoir. Seek medical attention if irritation persists. Remove cap and rubber diaphragm...
Owner's Manual - Page 189
.... 7. If necessary, refer to engage. 4. Park the vehicle on a level surface. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of driving. However, if fluid is fully seated in this time, an overfill condition could result when the vehicle reaches...
Owner's Manual - Page 224
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66.2L (17.5 gallons) All Fill to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake and clutch fluid Ford Part Name High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil N/A Motorcraft MERCON ATF Motorcraft MERCON V ATF Motorcraft MERCON ATF Application All Capacity...
Owner's Manual - Page 226
... any time the axle has been submerged in your scheduled maintenance guide for axle fluid change intervals. 7 Vehicles equipped with a conventional rear axle, refer to 9/16... spring, hood latch, auxiliary latch, seat tracks High Hydraulic clutch Perfromance fluid and brake DOT 3 Motor fluid Vehicle Brake Fluid Driveshaft, slip Premium Long spline, universal Life Grease joints 226
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
... Alert See Owner's Guide
Fasten Safety Belt
Air Bag-Front
Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch
Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control
Hazard Warning Flasher
Fog Lamps-Front
Fuse Compartment
Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
... not illuminate at these times, seek service immediately. Illumination after releasing the parking brake indicates low brake fluid level and the brake system should be inspected immediately. If the light remains on , the anti-lock brake system is disabled and normal braking is turned to the ON position to remind you to illuminate, have the system...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 210
... oil pan.
210 Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 5. Battery 8. Power distribution box 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 9. Maintenance and care
5.0L V8 engine
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1. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes for the oil to the scheduled maintenance guide for the appropriate intervals for checking the engine oil. 1. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Engine oil dipstick 10...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 214
... warranty. Do not use oils "Certified For Gasoline Engines" by your engine. Use Motorcraft (Part: XO-5W30-QSP in the scheduled maintenance guide. BRAKE FLUID Checking and adding brake fluid Brake fluid should be experienced. Change your engine oil filter according to engine damage which is recommended you use the appropriate Motorcraft oil filter (or another...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 215
... level is not DOT 3, you stop for fuel.
Visually inspect the fluid level. 3. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid certified to fail. WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID Checking and adding washer fluid Check the washer fluid whenever you will cause permanent damage to your brakes. If necessary, add brake fluid from a clean un-opened container until MAX the level reaches MAX. Seek...
Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 255
...225 EV-152 AGSF-22PP** AWSF-32EE
* Refer to line on the engine decal. REFILL CAPACITIES Fluid Brake fluid Ford Part Name High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil N/A Motorcraft... the service number suffix letter as shown on reservoir or dipstick
4.0L
Fuel tank Power steering fluid
All All
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Owner Guide 1st Printing - Page 258
... hood latch, auxiliary latch, seat tracks High Hydraulic clutch Perfromance fluid and brake DOT 3 Motor fluid Vehicle Brake Fluid Driveshaft, slip Long spline, universal Premium Life Grease joints Engine coolant...ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oil 4.0L SOHC V6 Lock cylinders Automatic transmission 2 Power steering fluid
XO-5W30-QSP
WSS-M2C153-H with API Certification Mark WSS-M2C153-G with API Certification...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 6
... any questions about your driving conditions, or for specific vehicles or special applications on page 33. fuel tank intervals • Class A Motorhome - change the brake fluid and automatic transmission fluid • Normal vehicle axle - maintenance and lubrication • Police and Taxi vehicle axles - If you have some items maintained more frequently, see your...
Scheduled Maintenance Guide 5th Printing - Page 33
Replace NGV fuel tanks from vehicle build date Every 15 years - Change brake fluid Every 30,000 miles - Change automatic transmission fluid
33 Inspect propane fuel tanks from the date of tank manufacture Every 5 years - Normal Schedule
Normal Schedule Additional services for: Diesel Check air filter minder, ...
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