2007 FORD EXPLORER engine

IDENTIFYING YOUR VEHICLE
Safety Compliance Certification Label
The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration Regulations require
that a Safety Compliance
Certification Label be affixed to a
vehicle and prescribe where the
Safety Compliance Certification
Label may be located. The Safety
Compliance Certification Label is
located on the structure (B-Pillar)
by the trailing edge of the driver’s
door or the edge of the driver’s
door.
Vehicle identification number
The vehicle identification number
(VIN) is a 17 digit combination of
letters and numbers. The VIN is
located on the driver side
instrument panel. The VIN number
is also found on the Certification
label. (Please note that in the
graphic XXXX is representative of
your vehicle identification number.)
1. World manufacturer identifier
2. Brake type and gross vehicle
weight rating (GVWR)
3. Vehicle line, series, body type
4. Engine type
5. Check digit
XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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GENUINE FORD ACCESSORIES FOR YOUR VEHICLE
A wide selection of Genuine Ford Accessories are available for your
vehicle through your local Ford or Ford of Canada dealer. These quality
accessories have been specifically engineered to fulfill your automotive
needs; they are custom designed to complement the style and
aerodynamic appearance of your vehicle. In addition, each accessory is
made from high quality materials and meets or exceeds Ford’s rigorous
engineering and safety specifications. Ford Motor Company will repair or
replace any properly dealer-installed Genuine Ford Accessories found to
be defective in factory-supplied materials or workmanship during the
warranty period, as well as any component damaged by the defective
accessory. The accessories will be warranted for whichever provides you
the greatest benefit:
•12 months or 12,000 miles (20,000 km) (whichever occurs first), or
•the remainder of your new vehicle limited warranty.
This means that Genuine Ford Accessories purchased along with your
new vehicle and installed by a dealer are covered for the full length of
your New Vehicle’s Limited Warranty — 3 years or 36,000 miles (60,000 km)
(whichever occurs first). Contact your dealer for details and a copy of
the warranty.
Not all accessories are available for all models.
The following is a list of several Genuine Ford Accessories. Not all
accessories are available for all models. For a complete listing of the
accessories that are available for your vehicle, please contact your dealer
or visit our online store at: www.fordaccessoriesstore.com.
Exterior style
Bug shields
Chrome exhaust tips
Deflectors
Running boards
Splash guards
Step Bars
Interior style
Electrochromatic compass/temperature interior mirrors
Floor mats
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A
Accessory delay ..........................69
AdvanceTrac ..............................225
Air cleaner filter ...............327–328
Air conditioning ..........................47
Airbag supplemental restraint
system ................154–155, 163, 165
and child safety seats ............156
description ..............155, 163, 165
disposal ....................................168
driver airbag ............157, 164, 166
indicator light .................163, 168
operation .................157, 164, 166
passenger airbag .....157, 164, 166
side airbag ...............................163
Ambulance packages ....................8
Antifreeze
(see Engine coolant) ................307
Anti-lock brake system
(see Brakes) ..............................223
Anti-theft system ......................124
Audio system (see Radio) ...25, 31
Automatic transmission
driving an automatic
overdrive .........................232, 235
fluid, adding ............................325
fluid, checking ........................325
fluid, refill capacities ..............329
fluid, specification ..................329
Auxiliary Input Jack ...................38
Auxiliary power point .................67
Axle
lubricant specifications ..........329
refill capacities ........................329
B
Battery .......................................305acid, treating emergencies .....305
jumping a disabled battery ....272
maintenance-free ....................305
replacement, specifications ...328
servicing ..................................305
BeltMinder
...............................149
Brakes ........................................223
anti-lock ...................................223
anti-lock brake system
(ABS) warning light ...............223
fluid, checking and adding ....325
fluid, refill capacities ..............329
fluid, specifications .................329
lubricant specifications ..........329
parking ....................................224
shift interlock ..........................230
C
Calculating load ........................211
Capacities for refilling fluids ....329
Cargo cover ...............................108
Cargo management system ......108
Cassette tape player ...................25
Cell phone use ..............................8
Changing a tire .........................261
Child safety restraints ..............169
child safety belts ....................169
Child safety seats ......................174
attaching with tether straps ..178
in front seat ............................175
in rear seat ..............................175
Cleaning your vehicle
engine compartment ..............289
instrument panel ....................291
interior .....................................292
interior trim ............................292
plastic parts ............................290
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washing ....................................287
waxing .....................................288
wheels ......................................288
wiper blades ............................291
Climate control (see Air
conditioning or Heating) ............47
Clock adjust
6-CD in dash .............................32
AM/FM/CD .................................26
Compass, electronic ....................87
calibration .................................88
set zone adjustment .........87, 101
Console ..................................66–67
overhead ....................................65
rear ............................................67
Controls
power seat ...............................129
steering column ........................74
Coolant
checking and adding ..............307
refill capacities ................311, 329
specifications ..........................329
Cruise control
(see Speed control) ....................71
Customer Assistance ................250
Ford Extended Service
Plan ..........................................283
Getting assistance outside
the U.S. and Canada ..............284
Getting roadside
assistance ................................250
Getting the service you
need .........................................279
Ordering additional
owner’s literature ...................285
Utilizing the Mediation/
Arbitration Program ...............283D
Daytime running lamps
(see Lamps) ................................54
Defrost
rear window ..............................51
Dipstick
automatic transmission
fluid ..........................................325
engine oil .................................300
Driveline universal joint
and slip yoke .............................326
Driving under special
conditions ..................238, 243, 246
sand .........................................245
snow and ice ...........................247
through water .................245, 249
Dual automatic temperature
control (DATC) ...........................47
DVD system .................................44
E
Electronic message
center .....................................81, 92
Emergencies, roadside
jump-starting ..........................272
Emergency Flashers .................252
Emission control system ..........322
Engine ........................................333
cleaning ...................................289
coolant .....................................307
fail-safe cooling .......................312
idle speed control ...................305
lubrication specifications .......329
refill capacities ........................329
service points ..................297–298
starting after a collision .........252
Engine block heater .................222
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Engine oil ..................................300
checking and adding ..............300
dipstick ....................................300
filter, specifications ........303, 328
recommendations ...................303
refill capacities ........................329
specifications ..........................329
Exhaust fumes ..........................222
F
Fail safe cooling ........................312
Floor mats .................................107
Fluid capacities .........................329
Foglamps .....................................53
Four-Wheel Drive vehicles .......240
driving off road .......................242
indicator light .........................241
preparing to drive your
vehicle .....................................230
Fuel ............................................313
calculating fuel
economy ......................82, 94, 319
cap ...........................................316
capacity ...................................329
choosing the right fuel ...........317
comparisons with EPA fuel
economy estimates .................322
detergent in fuel .....................318
filling your vehicle
with fuel ..................313, 316, 319
filter, specifications ........313, 328
fuel pump shut-off switch .....252
improving fuel economy ........319
octane rating ...................317, 333
quality ......................................318
running out of fuel .................318
safety information relating
to automotive fuels ................313
Fuses ..................................253, 255G
Garage door opener ....................65
Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ............316
Gas mileage
(see Fuel economy) .................319
Gauges .........................................18
GAWR
(Gross Axle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................211
GVWR
(Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
calculating ...............................211
H
Hazard flashers .........................252
Head restraints .........................127
Headlamps ...................................53
aiming ........................................55
bulb specifications ....................58
daytime running lights .............54
flash to pass ..............................54
high beam .................................54
turning on and off ....................53
Heating
heating and air
conditioning system ...........45, 47
Homelink wireless control
system ..........................................77
Hood ..........................................296
How to get going ........................21
I
Ignition ...............................219, 333
Illuminated visor mirror .............64
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Infant seats
(see Safety seats) .....................174
Inspection/maintenance
(I/M) testing ..............................324
Instrument panel
cleaning ...................................291
cluster ........................................12
J
Jack ....................................261, 265
positioning .......................261, 267
storage .....................261, 264–265
Jump-starting your vehicle ......272
K
Keyless entry system ...............122
autolock ...........................111, 113
keypad .....................................122
locking and unlocking doors ..123
programming entry code .......122
Keys ...........................................125
positions of the ignition .........219
L
Lamps
bulb replacement
specifications chart ............57–58
daytime running light ...............54
fog lamps ...................................53
headlamps .................................53
interior lamps ...........................57
Liftgate ......................................109
remote release ........................118
Lights, warning and indicator ....12
anti-lock brakes (ABS) ..........223
Load limits .................................205
Loading instructions .................211Locks
autolock ...........................111, 113
childproof ................................116
doors ........................................111
Lubricant specifications ...........329
Lug nuts ....................................271
Luggage rack .............................110
Lumbar support, seats .....129, 131
M
Message center .....................81, 92
english/metric button .........84, 97
system check button ..........83, 96
warning messages .............88, 103
Mirrors .........................................70
automatic dimming rearview
mirror ........................................69
fold away ...................................70
heated ........................................70
side view mirrors (power) .......70
Moon roof ....................................75
Motorcraft parts ........293, 313, 328
N
Navigation system .......................44
O
Octane rating ............................317
Oil (see Engine oil) ..................300
P
Parking brake ............................224
Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....328
Passenger Occupant
Classification Sensor .................140
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