1997 FORD EXPLORER engine oil

any bugs and tar before waxing
vehicle. Use cleaning fluid or
alcohol with a clean cloth to
remove. Use tar remover to
remove any tar spots.
Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage
from road debris may be repaired
with touch-up paint, 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 the wheels with the same
detergent you use to clean the
body of your vehicle. Do not use
acid-based wheel cleaners, steel
wool, fuel or strong detergents.
Never use abrasives that will
damage the finish of special wheel
surfaces. Use a tar remover to
remove grease and tar.
Cleaning the engine
Engines are more efficient when
they are clean because grease and
dirt buildup act as insulators and
keep the engine warmer than
normal. Follow these guidelines to
clean your engine:
²Take care when using a power
washer to clean the engine. The
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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
MERCONtV
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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ItemFord Part
NameFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Hydraulic clutch
master cylinder
and brake
master cylinderHigh
Perfromance
DOT 3 Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESZ-M6C25-A
Driveshaft, slip
sline, universal
jointsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Door
weatherstripsSilicone
LubricantsCOAZ-19553-AA ESR-M13P4-A
Engine coolantFord Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
ATX shift
linkagePremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C ESA-M1C75-B
Engine oilMotorcraft
Motor Oil 5W-30
Super PremiumXO-5W30-QSPWSS-M2C153-F
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
(4R7OW)Motorcraft
MERCONt
Automatic
Transmission
FluidXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Automatic
transmission
(5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-2-QM MERCONt
Power steering
reservoirMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Speedometer,
parking brake
cableSpeedometer
Cable LubricantE6TZ-19581-A ESF-M1C160-A
Engine oil
lubricantMotorcraft Long
Life Oil FilterFL-1A-4.0L
FL-820-5.0LES-E1ZE-
6714-AA
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Engine oil
changing oil and oil filter .......175
specifications ..........................173
Entry system
illumination ...............................66
Exhaust fumes ..........................112
Flashing the lights ......................45
Floor mats ..............................62,63
Foglamps .....................................27
Ford Extended Service Plan ....129
Four way head restraints ...........78
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac ........................38,128
driving off road .......................130
Fuel ............................................202
calculating fuel economy .......206
improving fuel economy ........146
octane rating ...........................204
quality ......................................205
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................202
Fuel gauge ...................................15
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......147
Fuses ..........................................148
Gauges, Mechanical
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
engine oil pressure gauge ........13
Hazard flashers ....................44,147
Head restraints ...........................78
Hitch ..........................................144
Hood ..........................................169
Identification Number, Vehicle
(VIN) ..........................................230
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........39
Jack ..............................................63
Jump-starting your vehicle 160,162
attaching cables ......................161
disconnecting cables ..............162
Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................76keypad .......................................74
locking and unlocking doors ....74
programming entry code .........75
Lamps
instrument panel, dimming .....26
Liftgate ........................................57
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ........................................11
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ............11
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ..........................................11
charging system ........................10
check engine ...............................9
door ajar ....................................10
four-wheel drive ..........................9
fuel reset ...................................10
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ................................8
safety belt .......................11,87,88
Luggage rack .............................146
Manual transmission
driving .......................121,125,127
fluid, checking and adding ....187
Message center ..16,17,18,19,20,52
air ride switch off .....................21
change oil soon .........................21
check air ride system ...............20
check charging system .............22
check engine temperature .......22
check exterior lamps ................22
door ajar ....................................24
low fuel level .............................24
low oil level ...............................24
low washer fluid .......................24
warning messages .....................20
Moon roof ....................................54
Motorcraft parts ........................222
Odometer .....................................14
Overdrive ................................45,46
Overhead console
storage compartment ...............52
Parking brake ..............................28
Index
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FILLING STATION
INFORMATION
FuelUnleaded fuel only- Octane 87
Fuel tank capacity (2 door) 66.2 L (17.3 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 79.5 L (20.8 gallons)
Engine oil Use only engine oil displaying the
American Petroleum Institute
certification mark. SAE 5W-30 is
preferred.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the SCC label for tire
specifications.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of the
instrument panel.
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