2001 FORD EXPLORER power steering fluid

Certification Label ....................262
Child safety restraints ..............145
child safety belts ....................145
Child safety seats ..............145±146
attaching with tether straps ..149
in front seat ............................147
in rear seat ..............................147
Cleaning your vehicle ...............248
engine compartment ..............250
exterior ............................250±251
exterior lamps .........................251
instrument cluster lens ..........253
instrument panel ....................252
interior .............................252±253
mirrors .....................................254
plastic parts ............................251
safety belts ..............................253
washing ....................................249
waxing .....................................249
wheels ......................................251
windows ..................................254
wiper blades ............................252
woodtone trim ........................254
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............23
Clock ..........................42, 48, 58, 71
Compass, electronic ....................94
calibration .................................96
set zone adjustment .................95
Console ......................................105
overhead ....................................92
rear ..........................................106
Controls
power seat ...............................122
steering column ........................90
Coolant
checking and adding ..............216
refill capacities ................219, 255specifications ..................258, 260
Cruise control (see Speed
control) ........................................84
Customer Assistance ................185
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................270
Ford Extended Service Plan....263
Getting assistance outside the
U.S. and Canada .....................269
Getting roadside assistance ...185
Getting the service you need 263
Ordering additional owner's
literature .................................274
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................266
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................269
D
Daytime running lamps (see
Lamps) .........................................22
Defrost
rear window ..............................34
Dipstick
automatic transmission fluid....222
engine oil .................................210
Doors
door ajar warning .....................12
lubricant specifications ..........258
Driveline universal joint and
slip yoke ....................................225
Driving under special
conditions ..........................172, 174
mud ..........................171, 173±174
sand .................................171, 174
snow and ice ...........171±173, 175
through water .........171, 174, 178
Index
277

air bag ........................................10
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 158
anti-theft ...................................11
brake ..........................................10
charging system ........................11
check coolant ............................11
check engine ...............................8
cruise indicator .........................13
door ajar ....................................12
fuel cap light ...............................9
high beam .................................11
overdrive off ..............................12
safety belt .................................10
speed control ............................88
turn signal indicator .................11
Load limits .................................176
GAWR ......................................176
GVWR ......................................176
trailer towing ..........................176
Loading instructions .................177
Locks
autolock ...................................116
childproof ................................104
Lubricant specifications ...258, 260
Lumbar support, seats .....124±125
M
Manual transmission
fluid capacities ........................255
lubricant specifications ..........260
Message center ...........................17
english/metric button ...............17
reset button ..............................19
system check button ................19
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ......................................102
cleaning ...................................254fold away .................................105
heated ......................................105
side view mirrors (power) .....104
Moon roof ....................................93
Motorcraft parts ................238, 255
O
Octane rating ............................236
Odometer .....................................15
Off-Road Driving .......................173
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................210
P
Panic alarm feature, remote
entry system ..............................110
Parking brake ............................158
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....255
Power distribution box (see
Fuses) ........................................192
Power door locks ......................103
Power steering ..........................159
fluid, checking and adding ....220
fluid, refill capacity ................255
fluid, specifications .........258, 260
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................161
R
Radio ............................................36
Relays ........................................187
Remote entry system .......109±110
illuminated entry ....................113
locking/unlocking doors .........110
panic alarm .............................110
Index
280

Item Information
Required fuel Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane
Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 75.5L (22.5 gallons)
4.0L Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-G.
5.0L Engine oil capacity (includes
filter change)4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor
Oil, Ford specification
WSS-M2C153-H.
Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on
inside of driver's door.
Hood release Pull handle under the instrument
panel.
Coolant capacity-(4.0L SOHC V6
engine)
113.2L (14.0 quarts)
Coolant capacity (5.0L V8 engine)
114.9L (15.7 quarts)
Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick.
Use Motorcraft MERCONtAT F.
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x2 vehicles with 4.0L
V6 engines)
2
9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55E
and 4.0L V6 engines
2
9.8L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft
MERCONtV ATF.3
Automatic transmission fluid
capacity (4R70W with 5.0L V8
engine)
2
13.1L (10.0 quarts). Use
Motorcraft MERCONtV ATF.3
1
Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford
Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer toAdding engine
coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter.
2Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONtand MERCONtV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONtand MERCONtV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
Filling station information
287