1997 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

²Never wash or rinse the engine
while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause
internal damage.
Cleaning plastic exterior parts
Use a vinyl cleaner for routine
cleaning of plastic. Clean with a tar
remover if necessary. Do not clean
plastic parts with thinners,
solvents or petroleum-based
cleaners.
Cleaning the exterior lamps
Wash the exterior lamps with the
same detergent you used to wash
the exterior of your vehicle. Use
glass cleaner or tar remover if
necessary.
To avoid scratching the lamps, do
not use a dry paper towel,
chemical solvents or abrasive
cleaners to clean the lamps.
Cleaning the wiper blades
If the wiper blades do not wipe
properly, clean both the windshield
and wiper blades using undiluted
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windshield wiper solution or a mild
detergent. Rinse thoroughly with
clean water. To avoid damaging the
blades, do not use fuel, kerosene,
paint thinner or other solvents.
Cleaning the instrument panel
Clean the instrument panel with a
damp cloth, then dry with a dry
cloth.
Any cleaner or polish that
increases the gloss of the upper
portion of the instrument panel
should be avoided. The dull finish
in this area is to help protect the
driver from undesirable windshield
reflection.
Cleaning the interior fabric
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
whisk broom or a vacuum cleaner.
Remove fresh spots immediately.
Follow the directions that come
with the cleaner.
Cleaning leather seats
(if equipped)
For routine cleaning, wipe the
surface with a soft, damp cloth.
For more thorough cleaning, wipe
the surface with a leather and
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vinyl cleaner or a mild soap.
Cleaning and maintaining the
safety belts
Clean the safety belts with a mild
soap solution recommended for
cleaning upholstery or carpets. Do
not bleach or dye the belts,
because these actions may weaken
the belt webbing.
All safety belt assemblies,
including retractors, buckles, front
seat belt buckle support assemblies
(slide bar) (if equipped), shoulder
belt height adjusters (if equipped),
child safety seat tether bracket
assemblies (if equipped) and
attaching hardware should be
inspected after any collision. Ford
recommends that all safety belt
assemblies used in vehicles
involved in a collision be replaced.
However, if the collision was minor
and a qualified technician finds
that the belts do not show damage
and continue to operate properly,
they do not need to be replaced.
Safety belt assemblies not in use
during a collision should also be
inspected and replaced if either
damage or improper operation is
noted.
Cleaning the built-in child seat
(if equipped)
Clean the built-in child seat with
mild soap and water. Do not use
household cleaning products
because they may weaken the
safety belt webbing or damage the
vinyl parts of the seat.
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The child seat liner is removable
and may be machine-washed and
air dried.
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L EFI
engine4.0L SOHC
engine5.0L engine
Air filter FA-1616 FA-1658 FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-872 FG-872 FG-872
Battery
(standard)BXT-58 BXT-58 BXT-65-650
Battery
(optional)BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-850
Oil filter FL-1A FL-1A FL-820S
PCV valve EV-225 EV-225 EV-152
Spark plug
1AGSF-22PP2AGSF-22PP2AWSF-32EE3
1
Refer to the Vehicle Emission
Control Information (VECI) decal
in the engine for gap
specifications. If a spark plug must
be replaced, use only spark plugs
with the service number suffix
letter EE as shown on the engine
decal.
2If a spark plug is removed for
inspection, it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinder
numbers 1, 2, 3 have a PG suffix.
Cylinder numbers 4, 5, 6 have a P
suffix.
3If a spark plug is removed for
inspection it must be reinstalled in
the same cylinder. Cylinder
numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 have an EG
suffix. Cylinder numbers 5, 6, 7, 8
have an E suffix.
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity-liters
(quarts)
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilAll engines
4.7 (5.0)
Brake fluid Ford High
Performance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidAll
Fill to line in
reservoir
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FAll Fill to line in
reservoir
Transmission
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual
2.6 (5.6 pints)
Motorcraft
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AT F4R70W
Automatic
(4x2)13.1 (13.9)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC
engine (4 x 2)9.25 (9.75)
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC
engine (4 x 4)9.55 (10.0)
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F4WD 1.4 (1.5)
AWD 1.25 (1.3)
Engine coolant Ford Premium
Cooling System
Fluid4.0L engine
7.4 (7.8)
5.0L engine 12.1 (12.8)
Front axle fluid Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Axle
Lubricant4 x 4 vehicles
1.7 (3.5 pints)
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Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity-liters
(quarts)
Rear axle
fluid
1,2,3,4Motorcraft SAE
80W90 Axle
LubricantVehicles with
conventional
axles
2.9-3.1
(5.50-5.80 pints) Motorcraft SAE
75W140 High
Performance
Synthetic Rear
Axle LubricantRefer to
footnotes
2 and 3
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-Clear
Windshield
ConcentrateFront 2.6 (2.7)
Rear (if
equipped)3.1 (3.3)
1Fill to 3 mm (1¤4º to 9/16º) below
bottom of fill hole.
2Vehicles equipped with 4.0L
SOHC and 4.0L EI engines may
have a limited slip differential. If
your vehicles is equipped with a
limited slip differential, add 4
ounces of additive friction modifier
C8AZ-19B546-A, Ford specification
EST-M2C118±A, for complete refill
of 8.8 inch and 9.75 inch rear
axles.
3Vehicles equipped with 4.0L
SOHC or 4.0L EFI engines and
3.73 or 4.10 rear axle ratios or
5.0L engines require synthetic rear
axle lubricant. Rear axles
containing synthetic lubricant are
lubricated for life. These lubricants
are not to be checked or changed
unless a leak is suspected, service
required or the axle assembly has
been submerged in water. The axle
lubricant should be changed any
time the axle has been submerged
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in water. For Traction-Lok rear
axles, add 4 ounces of additive
friction modifier C8AZ-19B546-A,
Ford specification EST-M2C118±A,
whenever the lubricant is changed.
4Refer to your ªService Guideº for
axle fluid change intervals.
SPECIFICATIONS
Lubricant specifications
ItemFord Part
NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirFord Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer Fluid
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AA
OR -BAESR-M17P5-A
Body hinges,
latches, door
stricker plates
and rotors, seat
tracks, fuel filler
door hinge and
spring, hood
latch, auxiliary
latchMulti-Purpose
GreaseD7AZ-19584-AA
OR
D0AZ-19584-AAESR-M1C159-A
AND
ESB-M1C93-B
Steering column
u-joints, parking
brake linkage
pivots and
clevises,
transmission
control and
clutch linkage
pivotsPremium Life
Long GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
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