2003 FORD EXPLORER SPORT power steering fluid

Vehicle Symbol Glossary
Power Windows
Front/Rear
Power Window Lockout
Child Safety Door
Lock/UnlockInterior Luggage
Compartment Release
Symbol
Panic AlarmEngine Oil
Engine CoolantEngine Coolant
Temperature
Do Not Open When HotBattery
Avoid Smoking, Flames,
or SparksBattery Acid
Explosive GasFan Warning
Power Steering FluidMaintain Correct Fluid
LevelMAX
MIN
Emission SystemEngine Air Filter
Passenger Compartment
Air FilterJack
Check fuel capLow tire warning
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Parking brake
To set the parking brake (1), press
the parking brake pedal down until
the pedal stops.
The BRAKE warning lamp will
illuminate and will remain
illuminated until the parking brake
is released.
To release, pull the lever (2).
Always set the parking brake fully and make sure that the
gearshift is securely latched in P (Park) (automatic
transmission) or in 1 (First) (manual transmission).
STEERING
To prevent damage to the power steering system:
•Never hold the steering wheel at its furthest turning points (until it
stops) for more than a few seconds when the engine is running.
•Do not operate the vehicle with a low power steering pump fluid level
(below the MIN mark on the reservoir).
If the power steering system breaks down (or if the engine is turned
off), you can steer the vehicle manually, but it takes more effort.
If the steering wanders or pulls, check for:
•an improperly inflated tire
•uneven tire wear
•loose or worn suspension components
•loose or worn steering components
•improper steering alignment
!
BRAKE
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Driving
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4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE
1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir
2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped)
3. Engine oil filler cap
4. Engine oil dipstick
5. Brake fluid reservoir
6. Power distribution box
7. Clutch fluid reservoir
8. Battery
9. Power steering fluid reservoir
10. Air filter assembly
11. Engine coolant reservoir
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1. Drive on an expressway or highway for at least 10 minutes.
2. Drive in stop-and-go traffic for at least 20 minutes with a minimum of
four idle periods.
The engine must warm up to its normal operating temperature. Once
started, do not turn off the engine until the above drive cycle is
complete.
Note:If your “Check Engine” light is on, your vehicle may not pass an
I/M test.
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 RESERVOIR
The fluid level will drop slowly as
the brakes wear, and will rise when
the brake components are replaced.
Fluid levels below the “MAX” line
that do not trigger the brake system
warning lamp are within the normal
operating range, there is no need to
add fluid. If the fluid levels are outside of the normal operating range,
the performance of your brake system could be compromised, seek
service from your dealer immediately.
DONOTOVERFILLPOWERSTEERINGFLUID
M
AX
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REFILL CAPACITIES
Fluid Ford Part Name Application 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
MERCONVATF5R55E Automatic
(4x2)9.5L
(10.0 quarts)2
5R55E Automatic
(4x4)9.8L
(10.3 quarts)2
Transfer case Motorcraft
MERCONAT F4WD 1.2L
(1.3 quarts)3
Engine coolant4Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)4.0L SOHC V6
engine13.2L
(14.0 quarts)
Front axle
lubricantMotorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant4x4 vehicles 1.7L (1.8 quarts)
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ItemFord Part Name
or equivalentFord Part
NumberFord
Specification
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 fluidMotorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
ConcentrateZC-32–A WSB-M8B16–A2
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.
3Traction-Lok rear axles are filled with Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 High
Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant, part number
XY-75W140–QL, Ford specification WSL-M2C192-A.
4Add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent
meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118–A to Traction-Lok rear axles
whenever the axle has been serviced.
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Mirrors
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................43
fold away ...................................43
side view mirrors (power) .......43
Moon roof ....................................46
Motorcraft parts ........................184
P
Parking brake ..............................99
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....184
Power steering ............................99
fluid, checking and adding ....176
fluid, refill capacity ................185
fluid, specifications .........187, 189
Power Windows ...........................42
Preparing to drive your
vehicle ........................................100
R
Radio ......................................16, 19
Single CD ..................................16
Remote entry system .................54
locking/unlocking doors ...........53
Roadside assistance ..................121
S
Safety belts
(see Safety restraints) .........68–72
Safety defects, reporting ..........151
Safety restraints ....................68–73
belt minder ...............................74
cleaning the safety belts ..........77
extension assembly ..................77
for adults .............................69–72
for children .........................82–83warning light and chime ....73–74
Safety seats for children ............86
Seat belts
(see Safety restraints) ...............68
Seats ............................................63
child safety seats ......................86
Spark plugs,
specifications .....................184, 189
Special notice
utility-type vehicles ....................7
Specification chart,
lubricants ...........................187, 189
Speed control ..............................44
Starting your vehicle ......94–95, 97
jump starting ..........................136
Steering wheel
tilting .........................................38
Stereo
Single CD ..................................16
T
Tilt steering wheel ......................38
Tires ...........................................180
tire grades ...............................181
treadwear ................................180
Towing .......................................115
recreational towing .................119
trailer towing ..........................115
Traction-lok rear axle ...............100
Transmission
automatic operation ...............100
fluid, checking and adding
(manual) .................................178
fluid, refill capacities ..............185
lubricant specifications ..187, 189
manual operation ....................104
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