2000 FORD EXPLORER Transfer case

Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F5-speed manual 2.6L
(5.6 pints)2
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70W
Automatic with
5.0L V8 engine13.1L
(13.9 quarts)3
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L OHV V6
engine (4x2)9.3L
(9.8 quarts)3
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L OHV V6
engine (4x4)9.5L
(10.0 quarts)3
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC V6
engine (4x2)9.5L
(10.0 quarts)3
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC V6
engine (4x4)9.8L
(10.3 quarts)3
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONtAT F4WD 1.4L
(1.5 quarts)
AWD 1.25L
(1.3 quarts)
Engine coolant
4Premium Engine
Coolant4.0L OHV V6
engine11.4L
(12.0 quarts)
4.0L SOHC V6
engine13.2L
(14.0 quarts)
5.0L V8 engine 14.9L
(15.7 quarts)
Capacities and specifications
267

ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
Engine coolant
1Ford Premium
Engine CoolantE2FZ-19549-AA
(in Canada,
Motorcraft
CXC-8-B)ESE-M97B44-A
Engine oilMotorcraft SAE
5W-20 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W20-QSPWSS-M2C153-H
with API
Certification
Mark
MotorcraftSAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilXO-5W30-QSPWSS-M2C153-G
with API
Certification
Mark
Automatic
transmission
2
Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT FXT-5-QM MERCONtV
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Ford
conventional and
Traction-Lok
rear axles
3, 4, 5 3, 4, 5 3, 4, 5
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Transfer case
(4X4)Motorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
5-speed manual
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCONtAT FXT-2-QDX MERCONt
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip ShaftPremium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-T or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Capacities and specifications
270

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Certification label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Certification Label be affixed
to a vehicle and prescribe where the
Certification Label may be located.
The Certification Label is located on
the front door latch pillar on the
driver's side.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number is
attached to a metal tag and is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. (Please note that
in the graphic XXXX is
representative of your vehicle
identification number.)
Engine number
The engine number (the last eight numbers of the vehicle identification
number) is stamped on the engine block, transmission, frame and
transfer case (if equipped).
MFD. BY FORD MOTOR CO. IN U.S.A.
EXT PNT: XXXXXX XXXXXX RC: XX DSO: XXXX F0000
BAR INT TR TP/PS R AXLE TR SPR T0000
X XX XXX X XX X XXXX
UTC
ÑFOHT-15294A10-GA
MAXIMUM LOAD=OCCUPANTS + LUGGAGE=XXXKG/XXXXLB
OCCUPANTS: X TOTAL X FR X 2ND X RR OCCUPANTS LUGGAGE
XX XXXKG/XXXXLB
TIRE: XXXX/XXXXX XXX X XXXKG/XXXXLB
PRESSURE (FR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
PRESSURE (RR) XXX kPa/33 PSI COLD
TRAILER TOWING - SEE OWNER GUIDE
DATE: XXXXX GVWR:XXXXX LB/ XXXXX KG
VIN: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX TYPE: XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX FGAWR: XXXXXX/XXXXXXX RGAWR: XXXXXXX/XXXXXXX
THIS VEHICLE CONFORMS TO ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL
MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARDS IN EFFECT ON THE
DATE OF MANUFACTURE SHOWN ABOVE.
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Capacities and specifications
274

Travel equipment
Automatic headlamps with daytime running lights (DRL)
Daytime running lights (DRL)
Factory luggage rack adaptors
Fog lights
Framed luggage covers
Heavy-duty battery
Home link visor
Inside mirror, electrochromic compass (with and without temperature
display)
Luggage/cargo basket
Neutral towing transfer case kit (Explorer 4.0L only)
Removable luggage rack
Removable luggage rack adapters
Running boards
Soft luggage cover
Speed control
Track rider bars (for luggage rack)
Trailer hitch (Class III)
Trailer hitch bars and balls
Trailer hitch mount bike carrier
Trailer hitch wiring adaptor
Trailer lamp wiring
Protection and appearance equipment
Air bag anti-theft locks
Car/truck covers
Cargo liners, interior
Carpet floor mats
Cleaners, waxes and polishes
Door edge guards
Customer assistance
284

Preparing to drive
your vehicle ...............................158
R
Radio ............................................35
Relays ........................................191
Remote entry system .......107±108
illuminated entry ....................112
locking/unlocking doors .........108
panic alarm .............................108
replacement/additional
transmitters .............................111
replacing the batteries ...........110
Reverse sensing system .............33
Roof rack ...................................188
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................13, 125±130
Safety defects, reporting ..........287
Safety restraints ................125±130
belt minder .............................131
cleaning the safety belts .......135,
264
extension assembly ................130
for adults .........................126±129
for children .............................143
warning light and
chime ...................10, 13, 130±131
Safety seats for children ..........144
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................125
Seats ..........................................119
child safety seats ....................144
cleaning ...........................263±264
memory seat ...................109, 122SecuriLock passive
anti-theft system ...............116±117
Servicing your vehicle ..............212
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs, specifications ......266,
272
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................269, 272
Speed control ..............................82
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........150, 152
jump starting ..........................204
Steering wheel
controls ......................................89
tilting .........................................87
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................199, 239±241
changing ..........................199±200
checking the pressure ............241
replacing ..................................242
rotating ....................................241
snow tires and chains ............243
tire grades ...............................240
treadwear ................................240
Towing ...............................179, 241
recreational towing .................187
trailer towing ..........................179
wrecker ....................................211
Traction-lok rear axle ...............176
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................235
Index
293