2001 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

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FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owners Manual Washing your vehicle
Wash your vehicle regularly with
cold or lukewarm water. Never use
strong detergents or soap. If your
vehicle is particularly dirty, use a
quality car wash detergent. Always
use a

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FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owners Manual Repairing paint chips
Minor scratches or paint damage from road debris may be repaired with
the Ultra Touch Prep and Finishing Kit (#F7AZ-19K507±BA), Lacquer
Touch-up Paint (#ALBZ-19500±XXXXA), or E

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FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owners Manual ²4.0L SOHC
²Never wash or rinse the engine while it is running; water in the
running engine may cause internal damage.
Cleaning the wheels
Wash with the same detergent as the body of your vehicle. D

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FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owners Manual Cleaning the wiper blades, windshield and rear window
If the wiper blades do not wipe properly, clean the wiper blade rubber
element with undiluted windshield washer solution or a mild detergent.
To a

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FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owners Manual Cleaning the instrument cluster lens
Clean with a damp cloth, then dry with a dry cloth.
Do not use household or glass cleaners as these may damage the lens.
Cleaning the overhead console
Clean with a

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FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owners Manual Woodtone trim
Wipe stains with a soft cloth and a multi-purpose cleaning solution.
Inside windows
Use Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner (E4AZ-19C507±AA) for the inside
windows if they become fogged.
Cl

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FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owners Manual MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 5.0L V8 engine
Air filter element FA-1658 FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-986B FG-986B
Battery BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-1A FL-820S
PCV valve EV-

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FORD EXPLORER 2001 2.G Owners Manual Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONtV
AT F4R70W
Automatic with
5.0L V8 engine13.1L
(13.9 quarts)2
5R55E
Automatic with
4.0L SOHC V6
engine (4x2)9.5L
(10.0 qu