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[SV13600(ALL)02/95]
Engine Oil Recommendations
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[SV13610(ALL)10/95]
We recommend using Motorcraft oil or an equivalent oil
meeting Ford Specification WSS-M2C193-F and displaying the
American Petroleum Institute CERTIFICATION MARK on the
front of the container.
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[SV13650(ALL)05/94]
10-1/2 pica
art:0001314-A
The API Certification Mark
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[SV13670(ALL)01/95]
Neveruse:
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[SV13680(ALL)01/95]
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ªNon-Detergentº oils
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[SV13690(ALL)04/95]
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Oils labeled API SA, SB, SC, SD, SE, SF or SG
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[SV13700(ALL)01/95]
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Additional engine oil additives, oil treatments or engine
treatments
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[SV13710(ALL)06/95]
Engine oils with anSAE 5W-30viscosity arePREFERREDfor
your vehicle. They provide the best engine performance, fuel
economy and engine protection for all climates down to-15ÊF
(-25ÊC).
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[SV13725(ALL)03/95]
Synthetic engine oils which are CERTIFIED and of the preferred
viscosity may be used in your engine. The engine oil and oil
filter must still be changed according to the maintenance
schedule.
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Servicing Your Explorer
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[SV16300(ALL)06/95]
Changing the Engine Oil and the Oil Filter
[SV16350(ALL)03/95]
Change the engine oil and oil filter per the following, whichever
occurs first:
[SV16375(ALL)03/95]
half page art:0090154-A*
[SV16400(ALL)03/95]
Refer to the Maintenance Schedule and Record Booklet for
additional information.
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[SV17150(ALL)09/95]
NOTE: SeeRefill Capacities, Motorcraft Parts and Lubrication
Specificationsin this chapter for the appropriate oil
filter and engine oil refill quantity.
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NOTE: Always dispose of used automotive fluids in a
responsible manner. Follow your community's
standards for disposing of these types of fluids. Call
your local recycling center to find out about recycling
automotive fluids.
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Index
421
A
Accessory position on the ignition............. 67
Accessory power source, power point outlet....... 204
Additives, engine oil.................. 348
Air bag supplemental restraint system
and child safety seats..............26±27, 52
description.................... 24,28
disposal....................... 32
driver air bag................... 24,28
indicator light..................... 83
operation....................... 28
passenger air bag................. 26,28
proper seating.................... 26
service and information labels............. 28
tone generator.................. 30,32
wearing safety belts.................. 25
Air cleaner filter
location...................... 336
specifications.................... 405
Air suspension, check air ride system warning,
message center................. 100
Alarm, activating remote personal............ 162
All wheel drive.................... 258
Ambulance packages................... 5
Antenna, radio (see Electronic sound system). . . 207, 213, 241
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 352
Antifreeze (see Engine coolant)............. 352
Anti-lock brake system (ABS)
description..................... 261
noise........................ 263
see also Brake.................... 261
Anti-theft system
arming the system.................. 167
description..................... 167
disarming an untriggered system........... 168
disarming a triggered system............. 168
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Convenience kit in cargo area............. 301
Coolant (see Engine coolant)
checking and adding................ 352
drain and flush................... 356
preparing for storage................ 410
refill capacities................... 356
specifications.................... 406
temperature gauge.................. 92
warnings...................... 352
Cooling fan...................... 334
Crankcase emission filter................ 405
Cruise control (see Speed control)............ 141
Customer Assistance Centre, Ford of Canada...... 324
D
Dashboard (see Instrument panel)............ 109
Daytime running light system............. 132
Defects, reporting................... 323
Defrost
rear window.................... 126
windshield..................... 113
Dipstick....................... 349
automatic transmission fluid...........373, 375
engine oil..................... 349
power steering fluid................. 379
Disabled vehicle (see Towing)............. 311
Dispute Settlement Board............... 319
Doors........................ 147
lubricant specifications................ 406
Driveline universal joint and slip yoke......... 377
Driving under special conditions
bad weather.................... 269
heavy load..................... 271
high speed..................... 268
high water..................... 270
slippery roads................... 269
tips for safe driving................. 267
towing a trailer................... 272
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Engine (continued)
starting..................... 67,71
starting after a collision................ 74
storing your vehicle...............408±409
Engine block heater................... 73
Engine coolant
checking and adding................ 352
checking hoses................... 355
disposal..................334, 351, 375
drain and flush................... 356
preparing for storage................ 410
recovery reservoir.................. 336
refill procedure................... 356
specifications.................... 406
temperature gauge.................. 92
Engine coolant temperature gauge
description...................... 92
mechanical...................... 92
Engine coolant temperature guage:electronic........ 92
Engine fan...................... 334
Engine:idle speed control................. 72
Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter............349, 351
checking and adding................ 349
dipstick...................... 349
disposal..................334, 351, 375
engine oil pressure gauge............... 90
filter, specifications................. 405
specifications..................348, 406
synthetic oil.................... 348
ªbreak-inº oils.................... 5
viscosity...................... 348
Entry system
illuminated..................... 166
keyless....................... 156
remote....................... 161
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Fuel cap
removing...................... 339
replacing....................339, 341
Fuel filler door
override, manual.................. 340
remote release................... 339
Fuel filter, specifications................ 405
Fuel gauge....................... 91
Fuel pump shut-off switch
engine does not start................. 74
starting after a collision................ 74
Fuse panels
instrument panel.................. 388
power distribution box............... 386
Fuses
charts.....................381, 388
checking and replacing............... 388
G
Gas cap (see Fuel cap)................. 339
Gas mileage (see Fuel economy).........99,342, 346
Gasoline (see Fuel).................. 339
Gauges, Electronic
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 92
fuel gauge...................... 91
odometer....................... 94
speedometer..................... 93
Gauges, Mechanical
battery voltage gauge................. 89
charging system gauge................ 89
engine coolant temperature gauge........... 92
engine oil pressure gauge............... 90
fuel gauge...................... 91
odometer....................... 94
speedometer..................... 93
tachometer...................... 94
trip odometer..................... 94
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Manual transmission (continued)
shifting gears.................... 251
shift speeds..................... 253
Master cylinder, brakes................. 377
Message center
low washer fluid.................. 104
system check button................. 100
Methanol in fuel.................... 344
Mileage, calculating fuel economy...........99,346
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview mirror......... 188
dual electric remote control............. 191
rearview...................... 188
side view mirrors.................. 188
side view mirrors (power).............. 191
vanity mirror.................... 190
vanity mirror, illuminated.............. 190
Moon roof...................... 192
Motorcraft parts.................... 405
N
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration..... 323
New vehicle break-in.................. 5
O
Octane rating..................... 342
Odometer
description...................... 94
trip odometer..................... 94
Off road driving, 4-wheel drive............. 259
Oil filter.....................351, 405
Oil (see Engine oil).................. 348
Oil viscosity...................... 348
On-board diagnostic (OBD II) system.......... 401
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