1998 FORD EXPLORER fuel

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 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-1A FL-1A FL-820S
PCV valve EV-225 EV-225 EV-152
Spark plugs* AGRF-22P AGRF-22P AWSF-32EE
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for
spark plug gap information.
Capacities and specifications
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LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
FluidFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Windshield
washer fluid
reservoirFord Ultra-Clear
Windshield
Washer
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
Hydraulic clutch
master cylinder
and brake
master cylinderHigh
Perfromance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidC6AZ-19542-AB ESZ-M6C25-A
Driveshaft, slip
spline, universal
jointsPremium Long
Life GreaseXG-1-C or K ESA-M1C75-B
Engine coolantFord Premium
Cooling System
FluidE2FZ-19549-AA ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oilMotorcraft 5W30
Super Premium
Motor OilXO-5W30-QSPWSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
(4R7OW)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Automatic
transmission
(5R55E)Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Capacities and specifications
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ENGINE DATA
Engine4.0L EFI
engine4.0L SOHC
engine5.0L engine
Cubic inches 245 245 302
Horsepower 160 @ 4200 rpm 205 @ 5000 rpm 215 @ 4200 rpm
Torque 225 lb. ft. @
2750 rpm250 lb. ft. @
3000 rpm288 lbs.ft. @
3300 rpm
Required fuel
grade87 octane 87 octane 87 octane
Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-4-2-5-3-6 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8
Spark plug gap 1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)1.3 mm-1.4 mm
(0.052-.056
inch)
Ignition system EDIS EDIS EDIS
Compression
ratio9.0:1 9.7:1 9.0:1
VEHICLE DIMENSIONS
Dimensions 4 Door mm (in.) 2 Door mm (in.)
(1) Overall length 4 788 (188.5) 4 536 (178.6)
(2) Overall width 1 783 (70.2) 1 783 (70.2)
(3) Maximum
height1 72.5 (67.9) 1 722 (67.8)
(4) Wheelbase 2 835 (111.6) 2 585 (101.8)
(5) Front track /
rear1 486/1 487 (58.5/58.5) 1 486/1 487 (58.5/58.5)
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Floor mats ...................................55
Foglamps .....................................21
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles
control trac ........................34,116
special driving
instructions ......................118,119
Fuel
calculating fuel economy .......184
improving fuel economy ........134
octane rating ...........................183
quality ......................................184
safety information relating to
automotive fuels .....................182
Fuel gauge ...................................15
Fuel pump shut-off switch .......135
Fuse panels
instrument panel ....................138
power distribution box ...........141
Fuses ...................................136,137
Gauges, Mechanical ....................12
engine coolant temperature
gauge .........................................13
Hazard flashers .........................135
Head restraints ...........................74
Headlamps ...................................21
daytime running lights .............21
flashing ......................................22
high beam .................................22
Heating ........................................23
High beams
indicator light .............................9
Hood
release lever ............................157
Ignition
positions of the ignition ...........35
Instrument panel
lighting up panel and interior .22
Jump-starting
your vehicle .....................149,151
attaching cables ......................149
disconnecting cables ..............151Keyless entry system
autolock .....................................63
keypad .......................................64
locking and unlocking doors ....66
programming entry code ....65,66
Keys
key in ignition chime ...............11
Liftgate ........................................55
Lights, warning and indicator
air bag ..........................................8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..............8
anti-theft .....................................9
brake ............................................8
charging system ..........................9
check engine ............................6,7
cruise indicator .........................11
door ajar ....................................10
fuel reset .....................................7
overdrive off ..............................11
safety belt ...................................8
turn signal indicator ...................9
Load limits
trailer towing ..........................126
Lubricant specifications ...........200
Luggage rack .............................133
Manual transmission
driving .......................113,114,115
Message center ...........................16
economy button ........................18
english/metric button ..........16,17
reset button ..............................18
system check button ...........19,20
Mirrors
cleaning ...................................196
heated ........................................53
side view mirrors (power) .......52
Moon roof ....................................45
Motorcraft parts ........................197
Odometer .....................................13
Off road driving,
4-wheel drive ......................119,122
Index
207

Recommended fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity (2 door) 66.2L (17.3 gallons)
Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 79.5L (20.8 gallons)
Engine oil capacity (with filter
change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
5W30 Super Premium Motor Oil,
Ford Specification WSS-M2C153-G
Tire size and pressure See Safety Compliance
Certification Label on inside of
driver door.
Hood release Pull handle under the left side of
the instrument panel
Coolant capacity-(4.0L engines) 7.4L (7.8 quarts)
Coolant capacity (5.0L engines) 12.1L (12.8 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick
Manual transmission fluid capacity 2.6L (2.8 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4R70W transmission)
(5.0L engines only)13.1L (13.9 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x2 vehicles with 5R55E
transmission and 4.0L SOHC
engine)9.25L (9.75 quarts)
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55E
transmission and 4.0L SOHC
engine)9.5L (10.0 quarts)
Ensure correct automatic transmission fluid is used for a specific
application. Check the container to verify the fluid is MERCONtand/or
MERCON Vtapproved. Some fluids have been approved as meeting both
MERCONtand MERCONtV requirements and will be labeled as such.
Fluids labeled as meeting only MERCONtor only MERCONtV
requirements must not be used interchangeably. DO NOT mix MERCONt
and MERCONtV. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the
dipstick or on the dipstick handle. Refer to your ``Service Guide'' to
determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
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