2002 FORD EXPLORER maintenance

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual ²A large amount of water without engine coolant may be added, in case
of emergency, to reach a vehicle service location. In this instance, the
cooling system must be drained and refilled with a 50/50

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual 6. Replace the cap. Turn until tightly installed. (Cap must be tightly
installed to prevent coolant loss.)
After any coolant has been added, run the engine for a few minutes to
mix the coolant. Check

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual Severe climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates (less than ±36É C [±34É F]), it
may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%.
Refer to the chart on the coolant containe

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual Continued operation will increase the engine temperature:
²the engine will completely shut down.
²steering and braking effort will increase.
Once the engine temperature cools, the engine can be re-s

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual ²4.0L SOHC V6 engine
²4.6L V8 engine
1. Start the engine and let it run until it reaches normal operating
temperature (the engine coolant temperature gauge indicator will be
near the center of the n

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide for scheduled intervals for
fluid checks and changes. Your transmission does not consume fluid.
However, the fluid level should be checked if the transmission

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual Use only fluid that meets Ford specifications. Refer to theCapacities
and specificationschapter.
CHECKING AND ADDING TRANSFER CASE FLUID (IF EQUIPPED)
1. Clean the filler plug.
2. Remove the filler pl

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FORD EXPLORER 2002 3.G Owners Manual DRIVELINE UNIVERSAL JOINT AND SLIP YOKE
Your vehicle may be equipped with universal joints that require
lubrication. Refer to the scheduled maintenance guide for maintenance
intervals. If the original