A new blue or burgundy paint job is also added to the order sheet for The Ford Explorer is an example of the sixth generation which was brought in the previous year. It is also the last year before the midcycle facelift in the following year.
Mated to the new economical engines is a speed automatic transmission and the choice of adding four-wheel-drive if required.
In the Explorer held a huge recall of 1. This year also marked the end of the fifth generation and the end of the 2. The majority of changes affected the headlights converting them to LEDs and new interior color options and wheels available to order.
It benefits from the recent addition of the Platinum trim that adds front and rear cameras and parking assist technologies. LED lighting and dual exit exhausts helped give the car a more sporty appeal. A new range of parking assist technologies was added to the car as standard.
In the Explorer became available in Ukraine for the first time and the Police Interceptor version gained a new engine. This year also saw the announcement of the facelift at the Los Angeles Auto Show. A new series of engines were made available although the 3. Production of the Sport trim was started for the following model year with styling taken from the current F In the Explorer model changed from being a standard SUV to a crossover one, which means it mainly lost its off-road equipment.
A new set of features for the car including intelligent access and a push-button start made the new model stand out. The Ford Explorer exploded onto the scene in as a replacement for the Ford Bronco. Earlier models primarily in the s were sold by other manufacturers under different names, such as the Mazda Navajo and the Mercury Mountaineer. A wide range of options for the Explorer SUV allows the customer to tailor the vehicle into the ideal package that suits their needs.
Initially, the engine choice was limited to a 4-liter V6 mated to a 4 speed automatic or 5-speed manual transmission. Over the years the choice has grown to allow for more powerful power plants or more efficient turbocharged lightweight engines. A plug-in hybrid version is also available in the range to allow the car to potentially run on electric-only for shorter journeys.
The manuals cover: How to get the most out of your Ford Explorer. Tips and tricks for keeping it running smoothly and safely. Learning how to fix common problems yourself with this easy-to-read guide. Safety ratings for the Explorer have been pretty good in recent years according to NHTSA, the car obviously falls behind the rest because of the rollover risk associated with all SUVs.
Install the child safety seat in a seating position which is capable of providing a tether anchorage. For more information on top tether straps, refer to Attaching safety seats with tether straps. Page Seating and safety restraints Installing child safety seats in combination lap and shoulder belt seating positions 1.
Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. An air bag can kill or injure a child in a child seat. If you must use a forward-facing child seat in the front seat, move seat all the way back. Page Seating and safety restraints 3. Be sure the belt webbing is not twisted. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from for that seating position until Page Seating and safety restraints 7.
Pull the lap belt portion across the child seat toward the buckle and pull up on the shoulder belt while pushing down with your knee on the child seat. Allow the safety belt to retract to remove any slack in the belt. Page The anchorbracket must be installed using the instructions provided with the kit. Tether anchorage hardware kits part number D74 including instructions, may be obtained at no charge from any Ford or Lincoln-Mercury dealer.
Tighten the anchor according to specifications. Otherwise, the safety seat may not be properly secured and the child may be injured in a sudden stop or collision. This system meets all Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment standard requirements regulating the impulse electrical field strength of radio noise. When starting a fuel-injected engine, avoid pressing the accelerator before or during starting. If a light fails to illuminate, have the vehicle serviced.
Turn the key to 5 START without pressing the accelerator pedal and release as soon as the engine starts. Page 4. After idling for a few seconds, apply the brake and release the parking brake. Using the engine block heater if equipped An engine block heater warms the engine coolant, which improves starting, warms up the engine faster and allows the heater-defroster system to respond quickly.
Page Starting Important ventilating information If the engine is idling while the vehicle is stopped in an open area for long periods of time, open the windows at least 2.
Adjust the heating or air conditioning if equipped to bring in fresh air. Improve vehicle ventilation by keeping all air inlet vents clear of snow, leaves and other debris.
Refer to the maintenance guide and or service guide for scheduled maintenance. In normal operation, automotive brake systems may emit occasional or intermittent squeal or groan noises when the brakes are applied. Page Driving ABS warning lamp warning lamp in the instrument cluster momentarily illuminates when the ignition is turned on and the engine is off.
If the light does not illuminate momentarily at start up, remains on or continues to flash, the ABS needs to be serviced. Page Driving The BRAKE warning lamp in the instrument cluster illuminates and remains illuminated when the ignition is turned ON until the parking brake is released.
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the gearshift is securely latched in P Park automatic transmission or in 1 First manual transmission.
If you cannot move the gearshift out of P Park with the brake pedal depressed: 1. Page Driving Driving with a 4—speed automatic transmission if equipped Understanding gearshift positions Pull the gearshift lever towards you and downward to move the automatic gearshift. Hold the brake pedal down while you move the gearshift lever from P Park to another position.
If you do not hold the brake pedal down, your vehicle may move unexpectedly and injure someone. Page Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through four.
Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift lever. The transmission control indicator light TCIL will illuminate on the instrument cluster. Page Driving 1 First Use 1 Low to provide maximum engine braking on steep downgrades.
Upshifts can be made by shifting to 2 Second or to Overdrive. Selecting 1 Low at higher speeds causes the transmission to shift to a lower gear, and will shift to 1 Low after vehicle decelerates to the proper speed.
Hold the brake pedal down while in this gear. Overdrive The normal driving position for the best fuel economy. Transmission operates in gears one through five.
Overdrive can be deactivated by pressing the transmission control switch on the end of the gearshift Page Driving 2 Second Use 2 Second to start-up on slippery roads or to provide additional engine braking on downgrades. Transmission operates in third gear. Page 5. Release the clutch slowly while pressing gradually down on the accelerator pedal.
Do not use the clutch to hold your vehicle at a standstill while waiting on a hill. These actions may reduce clutch life. Page Driving Recommended shift speeds Upshifts when accelerating for best fuel economy Shift from: 1 - 2 2 - 3 3 -4 4 - 5 Overdrive Upshifts when cruising recommended for best fuel economy Shift from: 1 -2 2 - 3 3 - 4 4 - 5 Overdrive Shift from It is only intended for severe winter or off-road conditions, such as deep snow and ice where no dry or wet pavement remains uncovered , and shallow sand.
Page Driving Driving off-road with 4WD Your vehicle is specially equipped for driving on sand, snow, mud and rough terrain and has operating characteristics that are somewhat different from conventional vehicles, both on and off the road. Maintain steering wheel control at all times, especially in rough terrain.
Since sudden changes in terrain can result in abrupt steering wheel motion, make sure you grip the steering wheel from the outside. Page Driving Once through water, always try the brakes. Wet brakes do not stop the vehicle as effectively as dry brakes.
Drying can be improved by moving your vehicle slowly while applying light pressure on the brake pedal. After driving through mud, clean off residue stuck to rotating driveshafts and tires. Page Driving Driving on snow and ice A 4WD vehicle has advantages over 2WD vehicles in snow and ice but can skid like any other vehicle.
Avoid sudden applications of power and quick changes of direction on snow and ice. Apply the accelerator slowly and steadily when starting from a full stop. Page You should either know the terrain or examine maps of the area before driving. Map out your route before driving in the area.
If your vehicle gets stuck If the vehicle is stuck in mud or snow it may be rocked out by shifting from forward and reverse gears, stopping between shifts, in a steady pattern. Page Driving If the rear axle is submerged in water, the rear axle lubricant should be checked and changed, if necessary.
The rear axle is filled with a synthetic lubricant and does not normally require a lubricant change for the life of the vehicle. Rear axle lubricant quantities should not need to be checked unless a leak is suspected. Under normal conditions, the Traction-Lok axle functions like a standard rear axle. Weigh your vehicle as you customarily operate the vehicle without cargo.
For your safety and to maximize vehicle performance, be sure to use the proper equipment while towing. For definitions of terms used in this table and instructions on how to calculate your vehicle load, refer to Vehicle loading in this chapter.
Maximum trailer weights shown. Contact your local Ford dealership for assistance in proper trailer tow wiring installation. Additional electrical equipment may be required. Speed control may shut off if you are towing on long, steep grades. This will eliminate excessive downshifting and upshifting for optimum fuel economy and transmission cooling. If it is not possible to distribute the load, position it as far rearward as possible. Adjustable tie down loops must be used to secure the load.
To adjust cross-bar position: 1. The hazard flashers can be operated when the ignition is off. Blown fuses are identified by a broken wire within the fuse. Pull the panel cover outward to access the fuses. To remove a fuse use the fuse puller tool provided on the fuse panel cover. Page Roadside emergencies Power distribution box The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment. Always disconnect the battery before servicing high current fuses.
Always replace the cover to the Power Distribution Box before reconnecting the battery or refilling fluid reservoirs. Instead, gradually decrease your speed. Hold the steering wheel firmly and slowly move to a safe place on the side of the road. Page Roadside emergencies Removing the spare tire 1. Insert the jack handle into the rear bumper opening. The handle will stop moving and forward resistance to turning will be felt when properly engaged.
Turn the handle counterclockwise until tire is lowered to the ground, the tire can be slid rearward and the cable is slightly slack. Page Refer to the instruction sheet for detailed tire change instructions. Park on a level surface, activate hazard flashers and set the parking brake. When one of the rear wheels is off the ground, the transmission alone will not Page Roadside emergencies 6. Turn OFF the air suspension switch if equipped. Refer to Air suspension system in the Driving chapter.
Position the jack according to the following guides and turn the jack handle clockwise until the tire is a maximum of 25 mm 1 inch off the ground. Page To lessen the risk of personal injury, do not put any part of your body under the vehicle while changing a tire. Do not start the engine when your vehicle is on the jack. The jack is only meant for changing the tire. An explosion could result in injury or vehicle damage. Do not push start your vehicle.
You could damage the catalytic converter. Page Roadside emergencies Connecting the jumper cables 1. Note: In the illustrations, lightning bolts are used to designate the assisting boosting battery. Page Roadside emergencies 3. Connect the negative - cable to the negative - terminal of the assisting battery. Be sure that the cables are clear of fan blades, belts and other moving parts of both engines. Jump starting 1. Start the engine of the booster vehicle and run the engine at moderately increased speed.
Page Roadside emergencies Removing the jumper cables Remove the jumper cables in the reverse order that they were connected. Remove the jumper cable from the ground metal surface.
Page Roadside emergencies 2. Page Roadside emergencies 4. After the disabled vehicle has been started and the jumper cables removed, allow it to idle for several minutes so the engine computer can relearn its idle conditions. Page If the vehicle is towed by other means or incorrectly, vehicle damage may occur.
Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. A towing manual is available from Ford Motor Company for all authorized tow truck operators. If your vehicle requires professional service, your dealership can provide necessary parts and service. Set the parking brake. Depress the clutch and place the gearshift in 1 First. Turn off the engine and remove the key. Block the wheels to prevent the vehicle from moving unexpectedly. Page Maintenance and care 2.
Go to the front of the vehicle and release the auxiliary latch that is located in the center between the hood and the grill. Lift the hood until the lift cylinders hold it open. Windshield washer fluid reservoir 2. Engine oil filler cap 3. Transmission fluid dipstick automatic transmission 4. Engine oil dipstick 5. Power steering fluid reservoir 6. Brake fluid reservoir 7.
Page Maintenance and care 4. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 3. Engine oil filler cap 4. Brake fluid reservoir 6. Battery 7. Power steering fluid reservoir 8. Air filter assembly 9. Page Maintenance and care 5. Engine coolant reservoir 2.
Windshield washer fluid reservoir 3. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick 5. Engine oil dipstick 9. Open the hood. Protect yourself from engine heat. Locate and carefully remove the engine oil level indicator dipstick. Wipe the indicator clean. Insert the indicator fully, then remove it again. Engine oil and filter recommendations Look for this certification mark.
Page Capacities And Specifications Change your engine oil and filter according to the appropriate schedule listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide. Ford production and aftermarket Motorcraft oil filters are designed for added engine protection and long life.
If a replacement oil filter is used that does not meet Ford material and design specifications, startup engine noises or knock may be experienced. Page If the fluid level drops, maintain the fluid level at the step in the reservoir. Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid designed to meet Ford specifications. Refer to Capacities and specifications. Clean the reservoir cap before removal to prevent dirt and water from entering the reservoir. The reservoir is highlighted with a If the level is low, add enough fluid to fill the reservoir.
In very cold weather, do not fill the reservoir all the way. Page If the engine coolant has not been checked at the recommended interval, the engine coolant reservoir may become empty. If this occurs, add engine coolant to the reservoir.
For more information on engine coolant maintenance, refer to Adding engine coolant in this chapter. Automotive fluids are not interchangeable; Page Before adding engine coolant, check the color of the coolant in your vehicle.
Page Maintenance and care For vehicles with orange coolant, no recycling process has been approved at this time and use of such coolant may harm engine and cooling system components. Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a responsible manner. Page Maintenance and care 1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating temperature the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be near the center of the normal area between H and C.
While the engine idles, turn the steering wheel left and right several times. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag.
Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level. The fluid should be in the designated areas for normal and room temperature. Page Maintenance and care Use of a non-approved automatic transmission fluid may cause internal transmission component damage.
If an overfill occurs, excess fluid should be removed by a qualified technician. Install and tighten the fill plug securely.
Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to the Capacities and specifications chapter. Checking and adding transfer case fluid 1. Clean the filler plug. Page Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Page Maintenance and care If the electrolyte level in the battery is low, you can add plain tap water to the battery, as long as you do not use hard water water with a high mineral or alkali content. If possible, however, try to only fill the battery cells with distilled water.
Page 1. Set your parking brake. Put the gearshift in P Park automatic transmission or the neutral position manual transmission , turn off all accessories and start the engine. Let the engine idle for at least one minute. The relearning process will automatically complete as you drive the vehicle. Page 10 to 12 inches or limited production tires as defined in Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part Department of Transportation-Tire quality grades: The U.
Department of Transportation requires Ford to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Page Treadwear The treadwear grade is a comparative rating based on the wear rate of the tire when tested under controlled conditions on a specified government test course. Page If you do not follow these precautions, your vehicle may not drive properly and safely.
Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type, load-carrying capacity and tread design e. Maintenance and care Page The tires on your vehicle have all-weather treads to provide traction in rain and snow.
However, in some climates, using snow tires and traction devices may be necessary. Ford offers tire cables as a Ford approved accessory and recommends use of these or their equivalents. See your dealer or qualified service technician for more information on tire cables for your vehicle. Page Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. The pressure in an overfilled tank may cause leakage and lead to fuel spray and fire. Inhaling too much fuel vapor of any kind can lead to eye and respiratory tract irritation.
In severe cases, excessive or prolonged breathing of fuel vapor can cause serious illness and permanent injury. Page It should not be necessary to add any aftermarket products to your fuel tank if you continue to use a high-quality fuel. Page If you must replace the fuel filler cap, replace it with a genuine Ford or Motorcraft part. The customer warranty may be void for any damage to the fuel tank or fuel system if a genuine Ford or Motorcraft fuel filler cap is not used.
Page If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, the pressure in the fuel tank can damage the fuel system or cause it to work improperly in a collision. Fuel Filter Your vehicle is equipped with a fuel filter that is mounted on the underbody.
Page Guide are essential to the life and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system. If other than Ford, Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts are used for maintenance replacements or for service of components affecting emission control, such non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability.
Grasp the bulb only by its plastic base and do not touch the glass. The oil from your hand could cause the bulb to break the next time the headlamps are operated. If the bulb is accidentally touched, it should be cleaned with rubbing alcohol before being used. Page Maintenance and care To install the new bulb: 1.
You may need to turn the bulb left or right to align the grooves in the plastic base with the tabs in the lamp assembly. Follow the same steps to replace either bulb: 1.
Open the liftgate to expose the lamp assemblies. Page Maintenance and care License plate lamp bulbs To change the license plate bulbs: 1. Remove two screws and the license plate lamp assembly from the liftgate. Pull the bulb out from lamp assembly and push in the new bulb. Washing your vehicle Wash your vehicle regularly with cold or lukewarm water. Page Repairing paint chips Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with touch-up paint, repair foil or aerosol paint spray from the Ford accessory line.
Observe the application instructions on the products. Remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect remains, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout immediately.
Cleaning the wheels Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. Do not use acid-based or alcohol-based wheel cleaners, steel wool, fuel or strong detergents.
Page Cleaning the wiper blades and windshield If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blade rubber element with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent. To avoid damaging the blades, do not use fuel, kerosene, paint thinner or other solvents.
This mild cleaner and special pad, cleans the leather and maintains its natural beauty. Follow the instructions on the cleaner label. Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. Engine number The engine number the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification number is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and transfer case if equipped. Page Index Air bag supplemental restraint system Page Index Engine oil checking and adding Page speed control Page Index Transmission Page Filling station information Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific application.
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