2017 FORD EXPLORER tow

When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message
Vehicle use and example
Interval
Normal
7500-10000 miles
(12000-16000 km) Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling
Severe
5000-7499 miles
(8000-11999 km) Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation
Extreme
3000-4999 miles
(4800-7999 km) Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation
Normal Maintenance Intervals At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display
*
Change engine oil and filter. **
Rotate the tires.
Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).
Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.
Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.
Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.
Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.
Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (four wheel drive only).
Inspect the half-shaft boots.
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.
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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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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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Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L
Ecoboost™..................................................277
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................332
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 332
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................333
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 333
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................333
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 334
Entertainment..............................................426 AM/FM Radio....................................................... 427
Apps........................................................................\
435
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 434
CD (If equipped)................................................ 433
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 430
SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Activated)........................................................ 427
Sources.................................................................. 426
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 435
USB Ports............................................................. 435
Environment......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks...........................241 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 242
Hitches.................................................................... 241
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 243
Safety Chains....................................................... 241
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 242
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 242
When Towing a Trailer...................................... 242
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors................................................86 Auto-dimming Feature....................................... 87
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 86
Blind Spot Information System...................... 88
Direction Indicator Mirrors ................................ 87
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 86
Heated Exterior Mirrors ......................................87
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................. 87
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 87
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 86F
Fastening the Seatbelts...............................33
Rear Inflatable Seatbelt..................................... 35
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 34
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................33
Floor Mats
.......................................................247
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 82
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals.................................. 74
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................481
Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY)..................... 482
Ford Protect (U.S. Only).................................. 481
Four-Wheel Drive
..........................................181
Principle of Operation........................................ 181
Front Fog Lamps
............................................82
Front Parking Aid..........................................196
Obstacle Distance Indicator........................... 197
Front Passenger Sensing System............43
Fuel and Refueling.......................................168
Fuel Consumption
........................................174
Calculating Fuel Economy............................... 174
Filling the Fuel Tank........................................... 174
Fuel Filler Funnel Location........................170
Fuel Quality - E85........................................169 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 169
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline ............................................................. 170
Fuel Quality - Gasoline...............................169 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 169
Fuel Shutoff
..................................................250
Fuses................................................................262
Fuse Specification Chart..........................262 Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........267
Power Distribution Box.................................... 262
G
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener...........154
Gauges................................................................91 Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge............94
Fuel Gauge............................................................. 94
Information Display............................................. 93
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Power Seats.....................................................141
Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active
Motion ............................................................... 142
Power Lumbar..................................................... 142
Power Steering Fluid Check....................285
Power Windows.............................................85 Accessory Delay................................................... 85
Bounce-Back......................................................... 85
One-Touch Down................................................. 85
One-Touch Up....................................................... 85
Window Lock......................................................... 85
Pre-Collision Assist
......................................227
Using the Pre-Collision Assist
System.............................................................. 228
Protecting the Environment........................15
R
Rear Parking Aid............................................195 Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 196
Rear Passenger Climate Controls..........134
Rear Seats
.......................................................144
Adjusting the Rear Seats................................. 144
Rear Under Floor Storage.........................230 Adjustable Load Floor...................................... 230
Cargo Management System......................... 230
Rear View Camera
......................................204
Camera Guidelines........................................... 206
Manual Zoom...................................................... 207
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 207
Rear Camera Delay........................................... 207
Using the Rear View Camera System.............................................................. 205
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera.................................. 204
Rear Window Wiper and Washers
...........76
Rear Camera Washer........................................... 77
Rear Window Washer.......................................... 77
Rear Window Wiper............................................. 76
Recommended Towing Weights
...........239
Refueling...........................................................171 System Warnings................................................ 173
Remote Control..............................................50 Car Finder................................................................ 53
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters .................50
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 50
Memory Feature.................................................... 52
Remote Start......................................................... 53Replacing the Battery..........................................
51
Sounding a Panic Alarm.................................... 53
Remote Start.................................................136 Automatic Settings............................................ 136
Removing a Headlamp.............................290
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............302
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control............................................................54
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only).............................................................260
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only).............................................................260
Roadside Assistance
..................................249
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 249
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Roadside Assistance Program Coverage................250
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using Roadside Assistance....................................................... 250
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 249
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 249
Roadside Emergencies..............................249
Roof Racks and Load Carriers
..................231
Adjusting the Crossbar..................................... 232
Thumbwheel Kit.................................................. 231
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 246
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................170
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container............................................................ 171
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................... 171
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................46
Safety Precautions......................................168
Satellite Radio..............................................362
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 363
Satellite Radio Reception Factors..............363
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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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