2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT fuel filter

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/Unlock
Interior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic Alarm
Engine OilEngine Coolant
Engine Coolant
TemperatureDo Not Open When Hot
BatteryAvoid Smoking, Flames,
or Sparks
Battery AcidExplosive Gas
Fan WarningPower Steering Fluid
Maintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission System
Engine Air FilterPassenger Compartment
Air Filter
JackCheck fuel cap
Low tire warning
Introduction
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Running out of fuel
Running out of fuel may have an adverse affect on powertrain
components.
•You may need to cycle the ignition from off to on several times after
refueling to allow the fuel system to pump the fuel from the tank to
the engine.
•Your“Check Engine”indicator may come on.
Fuel filler cap
When fueling:
1. Turn the engine off.
2. Carefully turn the filler cap counterclockwise 1/8 of a turn until it
stops.
3. Pull to remove the cap.
4. To install the cap, align the tabs on the cap with the notches on the
filler pipe.
5. Turn the filler cap clockwise 1/8 of a turn until it stops.
If the“Check Fuel Cap”indicator
illuminates and stays on after you
start the engine, the cap may not be
properly installed.
If you must replace the fuel
filler cap, replace it with a fuel filler cap that is designed for your
vehicle.
If you do not use the proper fuel filler cap, excessive pressure or
vacuum in the fuel tank may damage the fuel system or cause
the fuel cap to disengage in a collision, which may result in personal
injury.
Fuel filter
Refer to theScheduled Maintenance Guidefor the appropriate
replacement intervals. Replace the fuel filter with an authorized
Motorcraft part.
ESSENTIALS OF GOOD FUEL ECONOMY
We do not recommend taking fuel economy measurements during the
first 1,600 km (1,000 miles) of driving. You will get a more accurate
measurement after 3,000 km - 5,000 km (2,000 miles - 3,000 miles)
CHECK
FUEL
CAP
Maintenance and Specifications
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MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS
Component 4.0L SOHC V6 engine
Air filter element FA-1658
Fuel filter FG-1036
Battery BXT-65-650
Oil filter FL-820S
PCV valve EV-243
Spark plugs* AGSF-22PP
* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.
REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part
NameApplication
Capacity
Brake and
clutch fluidMotorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
FluidAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Engine oil
(including filter
change)Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
OilAll 4.7L (5.0
quarts)
Fuel tank N/A All 63.6 L (16.8
gallons)
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCONAT FAll Fill to line on
reservoir
Transmission
fluid
1Motorcraft
MERCONAT F4-speed manual 2.6L (5.6 pints)8
Motorcraft
MERCONV
AT F5R55E
Automatic (4x2)9.5L (10.0
quarts)2
5R55E
Automatic (4x4)9.8L (10.3
quarts)2
Maintenance and Specifications
167

Customer Assistance ................111
Ford accessories for your
vehicle .....................................141
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................130
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............134
Getting roadside assistance ...111
Getting the service you
need .........................................128
Ordering additional owner’s
literature .................................135
The Dispute Settlement
Board .......................................131
Utilizing the
Mediation/Arbitration
Program ...................................134
D
Doors
lubricant specifications ..........170
Driving under special
conditions ............................99, 101
sand .........................................100
snow and ice ...........................102
through water .........................103
E
Engine ........................................172
cleaning ...................................138
lubrication
specifications ..................170, 172
refill capacities ........................167
service points ..........................144
starting after a collision .........112
Engine block heater ...................90
Engine oil
filter, specifications ................167
refill capacities ........................167specifications ..................170, 172
Exhaust fumes ............................90
F
Floor mats ...................................44
Fluid capacities .........................167
Foglamps .....................................24
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .........98
description ................................98
driving off road .........................99
electronic shift ..........................99
indicator light ...........................98
preparing to drive your
vehicle .......................................92
Fuel
capacity ...................................167
filling your vehicle with fuel...155
filter, specifications ................167
fuel pump shut-off switch .....112
octane rating ...........................172
G
Garage door opener ....................35
Gauges .........................................11
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating ...............................105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight
Rating) .......................................103
calculating .......................103, 105
definition .................................103
driving with a heavy load ......103
location ....................................103
H
Head restraints ...........................58
Index
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