2002 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC power steering

CHECKING AND ADDING POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the fluid. Refer to the
Scheduled Maintenance Guidefor
service maintenance schedules.
1. Start the engine and let it run
until it reaches normal operating
schedules.
2. Turn the steering wheel left and
right several times.
3. Turn the engine off.
4. Check the fluid level.
5. If the fluid is below the MIN line,
add fluid in small amounts until it
reaches the correct level (between
the MIN and MAX lines).
Use only MERCONAT F.
BRAKE FLUID
The brake fluid should be checked
and refilled according to the service
maintenance schedule in the
Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
1. Clean the reservoir cap before
removal.
2. Check the fluid level.
3. If necessary, add brake fluid from
a clean, unopened container. Do not
fill above the MAX line.
Note:Use only a DOT 3 brake fluid
that meets Ford Motor Company
specifications.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
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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 85.2L (22.5
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
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ItemFord Part
Name or
equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
4–speed manual
transmissionMotorcraft
MERCON
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Power steering
fluidMotorcraft
MERCON
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Ford
conventional and
Traction-Lok
rear axles
2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4 2, 3, 4
Front axle
(4X4)Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle LubricantXY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A
Transfer case
(4X4)Motorcraft
MERCON
Multi-Purpose
AT FXT-2-QDX MERCON
Transfer case
Front Output
Slip ShaftPremium
Long-Life GreaseXG-1-C or
XG-1-T or
XG-1-KESA-M1C75-B
Windshield
washer fluidUltra-clear
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateC9AZ-19550-AC ESR-M17P5-A
1Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission
fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick
handle. MERCONand MERCONV are not interchangeable. DO NOT
mix MERCONand MERCONV. Refer to your scheduled maintenance
guide to determine the correct service interval.
2Conventional rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle Lubricant, part number XY-80W90-QL, Ford specification
WSP-M2C197-A.
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Headlamps
aiming ........................................35
autolamp system .......................33
flash to pass ..............................34
high beam .................................34
Heating
heating and air conditioning
system .......................................31
I
Ignition .................................99, 188
Infant seats (see Safety seats) ..91
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................156
cluster ..........................................8
K
Keyless entry system .................64
Keys
positions of the ignition ...........99
L
Lamps
autolamp system .................33, 48
bulb replacement
specifications chart ..................37
fog lamps ...................................33
high beams ................................34
instrument panel, dimming .....34
interior lamps ...........................36
Lights, warning and indicator ......8
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........103
Load limits .................................116
GAWR ......................................116
GVWR ......................................116
trailer towing ..........................116
Loading instructions .................118Locks
childproof ..................................60
Lubricant specifications ...186, 188
Lumbar support, seats .........70–71
M
Manual transmission .................109
fluid capacities
........................183
lubricant specifications
..........188
reverse
.....................................110
Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror
........................................48
fold away
...................................49
side view mirrors (power)
.......48
Moon roof
....................................51
Motorcraft parts
........................183
P
Parking brake
............................104
Parts (see Motorcraft parts)
....183
Power steering
..........................104
fluid, refill capacity
................183
fluid, specifications
.........186, 188
Preparing to drive your
vehicle
........................................105
R
Radio
......................................14, 27
Remote entry system
locking/unlocking doors
...........60
Roadside assistance
..................125
Index
196

S
Safety belts (see Safety
restraints) ..............................73–77
Safety defects, reporting ..........152
Safety restraints ....................73–77
belt minder ...............................79
cleaning the safety belts ..........82
extension assembly ..................82
for adults .............................74–76
for children .........................87–88
lap belt ......................................78
warning light and chime ..........78
Safety seats for children ............91
Seat belts (see Safety
restraints) ....................................73
Seats ............................................68
child safety seats ......................91
Spare tire (see Changing the
Tire) ...........................................135
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................183, 188
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................186, 188
Speed control ..............................49
Starting your vehicle ..99–100, 102
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................42
T
Tailgate ..................................54–55
Tires ...................................178–179
changing ..................................135tire grades ...............................179
treadwear ................................179
Tonneau cover .............................57
Towing .......................................118
recreational towing .................123
trailer towing ..........................118
Traction-lok rear axle ...............105
Transmission .............................106
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................177
fluid, refill capacities ..............183
lubricant specifications ..186, 188
manual operation ....................109
Trunk ...........................................59
Turn signal ..................................36
V
Vehicle dimensions ...................188
Vehicle Identification Number
(VIN) ..........................................190
Vehicle loading ..........................116
camper bodies ........................123
Ventilating your vehicle ...........103
W
Warning lights (see Lights) .........8
Water, Driving through .............116
Windows
power .........................................45
power down back window .......46
Windshield washer fluid and
wipers ..........................................41
replacing wiper blades .............41
Index
197