2017 FORD EXPLORER transmission

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in your information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•
Example 1: The message comes on at
28751 miles (46270 kilometers).
Perform the 30000-mile
(48000-kilometer) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30000 miles (48000 kilometers) (for
example, the Intelligent Oil-Life
Monitor was reset at 25000 miles
[40000 kilometers]). Perform the
engine air filter replacement. Towing a trailer or using a car-top carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints (four wheel drive only).
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (four wheel drive only).
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km) Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.*
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
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Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (four wheel drive only).
See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60000 miles (96000
km)
* This is an optional feature. Operating in dusty or sandy conditions (such as unpaved or dusty roads)
Replace cabin air filter. *
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every 5000 miles (8000
km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter.**
Every 5000 miles (8000
km) or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
Change automatic transmission fluid.
Every 30000 miles (48000
km)
Change PTU and rear axle fluid (four wheel drive only).
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
* This is an optional feature.
** Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See
Engine
Oil Check (page 277). Exclusive use of E85 (flex fuel vehicles only)
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: 490
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(I) the contents of any third party sites,
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you only as a convenience, and the
inclusion of any link does not imply an
endorsement of the third party site by
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, its affiliates
and/or its designated agent.
• Obligation to Drive Responsibly:
You recognize your obligation to drive
responsibly and keep attention on the
road. You will read and abide with the
DEVICES operating instructions
particularly as they pertain to safety
and you agree to assume any risk
associated with the use of the
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1
180 Degree Camera...................................208
Camera Views.................................................... 208
Using the 180 degree camera system.............................................................. 208
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive....................................... 181
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 127
About This Manual...........................................7
ABS See: Brakes........................................................... 186
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................ 186
Accessories....................................................479 Exterior Style....................................................... 479
Interior Style......................................................... 479
Lifestyle................................................................. 479
Peace of Mind..................................................... 479
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 12
ACC See: Using Adaptive Cruise Control.............210
Active Park Assist.........................................199 Deactivating the Active Park Assist
Feature............................................................. 203
Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist.............................. 199
Troubleshooting the System......................... 203
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................288
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 288
Adjusting the Pedals.....................................74
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................70
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column............................................................70
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................... 71End of Travel Position..........................................
71
Memory Feature..................................................... 71
Airbag Disposal..............................................48
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 127
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter............296
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 69
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................69 Arming the Alarm................................................ 69
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 69
Appendices....................................................502
Apps..................................................................452 ........................................................................\
.......... 452
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 453
Audible Warnings and Indicators
.............98
Automatic Transmission Warning
Chime
.................................................................. 98
Engine On Warning Chime............................... 98
Headlamps On Warning Chime..................... 98
Key in Ignition Warning Chime........................ 98
Keyless Warning Alert ....................................... 98
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................98
Audio Control....................................................71 Seek and Media..................................................... 72
Type 1........................................................................\
.. 71
Type 2........................................................................\
. 71
Audio System
.................................................351
General Information.......................................... 351
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC.............................................................352
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD..................................................355
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/ FM/CD
...........................................................356
Menu Structure.................................................. 358
Autolamps........................................................79 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 79
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD...................128
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System.......................130
Automatic High Beam Control..................81 Activating the System........................................ 82
Manually Overriding the System.................... 82
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Automatic Transmission............................178
Brake-Shift Interlock.......................................... 179
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Snow.................................................................. 180
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................... 178
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 178
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................283
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™
............283
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 284
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level................................................................... 283
Autowipers........................................................75
Auxiliary Power Points................................159 110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 159
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 159
Locations............................................................... 159
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 286
Blind Spot Information System.............220 Switching the System Off and On...............223
System Errors...................................................... 222
Using the System................................................ 221
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........272
Booster Seats..................................................26 Types of Booster Seats....................................... 27
Brake Fluid Check........................................285
Brakes...............................................................186 General Information.......................................... 186
Breaking-In.....................................................246
Bulb Specification Chart
..........................294
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................135
California Proposition 65..............................11
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™
.................................................339
Specifications..................................................... 339Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec
.........................................................342
Specifications..................................................... 343
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................346
Specifications...................................................... 347
Capacities and Specifications................332
Cargo Nets
.....................................................230
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 298
Center Console
...............................................161
Rear Seat Armrest............................................... 161
Changing a Bulb..........................................290 Front Direction Indicator.................................. 291
Front Fog Lamp.................................................. 292
Headlamp.............................................................. 291
Headlamp High Beam...................................... 291
LED Lamps........................................................... 293
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 293
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp.................................................................. 292
Changing a Fuse...........................................270 Fuses...................................................................... 270
Changing a Road Wheel...........................326 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information..................................................... 326
Tire Change Procedure..................................... 327
Changing the 12V Battery.........................286
Changing the Engine Air Filter................296
Changing the Wiper Blades.....................287 Front Wiper Blades........................................... 288
Rear Window Wiper Blade............................. 288
Checking MyKey System Status
...............57
MyKey Distance..................................................... 57
Number of Admin Keys....................................... 57
Number of MyKeys............................................... 57
Checking the Wiper Blades
......................287
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................39
Child Restraint Positioning.........................28
Child Safety.......................................................16 General Information............................................. 16
Child Safety Locks.........................................30 Left-Hand Side....................................................... 31
Right-Hand Side.................................................... 31
Child Seats.........................................................17
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................301
Cleaning Products
.......................................297
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Pre-Collision Warning System.......................
123
Remote Start........................................................ 123
Seats........................................................................\
124
Starting System................................................... 124
Terrain Management System......................... 125
Tire Pressure Monitoring System.................. 124
Traction Control................................................... 125
Trailer....................................................................... 125
Transmission........................................................ 126
Installing Child Restraints............................18
Using Lap and Shoulder Belts.......................... 18
Using Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren (LATCH)............................................ 23
Using Tether Straps............................................. 24
Instrument Cluster
..........................................91
Instrument Lighting Dimmer.....................80
Interior Lamps
.................................................83
Battery Saver......................................................... 84
Dome Lamp........................................................... 83
Front Row Map Lamps....................................... 83
Second Row Dome and Courtesy Lamps................................................................. 84
Second Row Dome and Map Lamps...........84
Third Row Cargo Lamp...................................... 84
Interior Mirror...................................................88 Auto-Dimming Mirror......................................... 88
Introduction.........................................................7
J
Jump Starting the Vehicle.........................251 Connecting the Jumper Cables..................... 251
Jump Starting...................................................... 252
Preparing Your Vehicle...................................... 251
Removing the Jumper Cables....................... 252
K
Keyless Entry...................................................66 SECURICODE™ Keyless Entry
Keypad................................................................ 66
Keyless Starting
............................................162
Ignition Modes..................................................... 163
Keys and Remote Controls.........................49 Principle of Operation........................................ 49L
Lane Keeping System.................................216
Switching the System On and Off................217
Lighting Control
..............................................78
Headlamp Flasher................................................ 79
High Beam............................................................... 78
Lighting...............................................................78 General Information............................................ 78
Load Carriers See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers..............231
Load Carrying
................................................230
Load Limit.......................................................232
Special Loading Instructions for Owners of
Pick-up Trucks and Utility-type
Vehicles............................................................. 237
Vehicle Loading - with and without a Trailer................................................................. 232
Locking and Unlocking.................................59 Activating Intelligent Access............................ 59
Autolock................................................................... 61
Autounlock ............................................................. 61
Battery Saver.......................................................... 61
Enabling or Disabling Autolock and Autounlock......................................................... 61
Illuminated Entry................................................... 61
Illuminated Exit...................................................... 61
Locking and Unlocking the Doors with the Key Blade........................................................... 59
Power Door Locks................................................ 59
Remote Control.................................................... 59
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter........................................................ 60
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys...................................................................... 60
Luggage Covers
.............................................231
Lug Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 326
M
Maintenance..................................................272 General Information.......................................... 272
Manual Climate Control
.............................127
Manual Liftgate...............................................62
Closing the Liftgate............................................. 62
Opening the Liftgate........................................... 62
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T
Tailgate
See: Manual Liftgate........................................... 62
See: Power Liftgate............................................. 63
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............332
Terrain Response..........................................192
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only).......................257
Tire Care.........................................................308
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 309
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 308
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 310
Temperature A B C........................................... 309
Traction AA A B C.............................................. 308
Treadwear............................................................ 308
Tire Pressure Monitoring System...........322 Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System....................................... 323
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ...................................... 324
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 305
Towing a Trailer............................................238 Load Placement................................................. 238
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L EcoBoost™........................................243
Emergency Towing............................................ 243
Recreational Towing......................................... 243
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............244
Emergency Towing............................................ 244
Recreational Towing......................................... 244
Towing.............................................................238
Traction Control
............................................189
Principle of Operation...................................... 189
Trailer Sway Control...................................239
Transmission Code Designation............338
Transmission..................................................178
Transmission See: Transmission............................................... 178
Transporting the Vehicle
...........................253 U
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L
EcoBoost™..................................................274
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec..........................................................276
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™..................................................275
Universal Garage Door Opener...............154 HomeLink Wireless Control System............154
USB Port
.........................................................365
Using Adaptive Cruise Control................210 Automatic Cancellation................................... 213
Blocked Sensor.................................................... 214
Canceling the Set Speed................................. 212
Changing the Set Speed.................................. 213
Detection Issues.................................................. 213
Following a Vehicle............................................. 211
Hilly Condition Usage........................................ 213
Overriding the System....................................... 212
Resuming the Set Speed................................. 213
Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed...............211
Setting the Gap Distance.................................. 211
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control Off........................................................................\
213
Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On........................................................................\
210
Switching to Normal Cruise Control............215
System Not Available........................................ 214
Using Cruise Control
..................................209
Switching Cruise Control Off......................... 210
Switching Cruise Control On......................... 209
Using Four-Wheel Drive..............................181 Driving In Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)........................... 182
How Your Vehicle Differs From Other Vehicles............................................................. 182
Using Hill Descent Control
........................193
Principle of operation........................................ 193
Using hill descent control................................ 193
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems..........................................................58
Using Snow Chains
......................................321
Using Stability Control................................191
Using Summer Tires....................................321
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player.............................................................387
Accessing Your USB Song Library................391
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Transmission Tow/Haul.....................................
97
Washer Fluid Check....................................285
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 298
See: Wipers and Washers.................................. 75
Waxing.............................................................299
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel....................... 326
Wheels and Tires.........................................305 General Information......................................... 305
Technical Specifications................................. 330
Windows and Mirrors...................................85
Windshield Washers......................................76
Front Camera Washer......................................... 76
Windshield Wipers
.........................................75
Speed Dependent Wipers................................. 75
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................. 287
Wipers and Washers.....................................75
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