Ford Explorer Quiz
Maintenance

General Information

In this manual: Maintenance
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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Perform regular maintenance on your vehicle to preserve its serviceability and resale value. An extensive network of authorized dealers is available to assist you with their professional service experience. We believe their specially trained technicians are the most qualified to service your vehicle correctly and professionally. They are supported by a wide range of specialized tools designed specifically for servicing your vehicle.

If your vehicle requires professional service, an authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Refer to the warranty information to learn which parts and services are covered.

Use only the recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and replacement parts that meet the Specifications. Motorcraft® parts are designed and manufactured to provide the best performance in your vehicle.

Precautions

  • Do not work on a hot engine.
  • Make sure nothing is trapped by moving parts.
  • Do not work on the vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed area unless you are sure you have adequate ventilation.
  • Keep all sources of open flame and other burning materials (for example, cigarettes) away from the battery and all fuel-related components.

Working with the Engine Off

  1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P).
  2. Turn the engine off.
  3. Chock the wheels.

Working with the Engine Running

  1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission into Park (P).
  2. Chock the wheels.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Explorer quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.