2001 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

replacement/additional
transmitters .............................112
replacing the batteries ...........112
Reverse sensing system .............34
Roof rack ...................................184
S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................13, 127±132
Safety defects, reporting ..........275
Safety restraints ................127±132
belt minder .............................133
cleaning the safety
belts .................................136, 253
extension assembly ................132
for adults .........................128±131
for children .....................144±145
warning light and
chime ...................10, 13, 132±133
Safety seats for children ..145±146
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ..................................127
Seats ..........................................121
child safety seats ............145±146
cleaning ...........................252±253
memory seat ...................111, 124
SecuriLock passive anti-theft
system ................................117±119
Servicing your vehicle ..............207
Snowplowing .................................3
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................255, 260
Special notice ................................3
ambulance conversions ..............3
utility-type vehicles ....................3Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................258, 260
Speed control ..............................84
Speedometer ...............................14
Starting your vehicle ........152, 154
jump starting ..........................199
Steering wheel
controls ......................................90
tilting .........................................89
T
Tachometer .................................15
Tires ...........................195, 228±230
changing ..........................195±196
checking the pressure ............230
replacing ..................................232
rotating ....................................230
snow tires and chains ............233
tire grades ...............................230
treadwear ................................229
Towing ...............................178, 230
recreational towing .................183
trailer towing ..........................178
wrecker ....................................206
Traction-lok rear axle ...............175
Transfer case
fluid checking .........................224
Transmission .............................161
fluid, checking and adding
(automatic) .............................222
fluid, refill capacities ..............255
lubricant specifications ..258, 260
Trip odometer .............................15
Turn signal ............................11, 83
Index
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V
Vehicle dimensions ...................260
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................262
Vehicle loading ..........................176
Ventilating your vehicle ...........155
W
Warning chimes ...........................13
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Washer fluid ..............................215Water, Driving through .............178
Windows
power .......................................102
rear wiper/washer .....................90
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................90
checking and adding fluid .....215
checking and cleaning ............228
liftgate reservoir .....................216
operation ...................................89
replacing wiper blades ...........228
Wrecker towing .........................206
Index
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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
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3Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may
vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The
amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the
indication on the dipstick's normal operating range.
Filling station information
288