2018 FORD EXPLORER adding oil

BREAKING-IN
You need to break in new tires for
approximately 300 mi (480 km). During
this time, your vehicle may exhibit some
unusual driving characteristics.
Avoid driving too fast during the first
1,000 mi (1,600 km)
. Vary your speed
frequently and change up through the
gears early. Do not labor the engine.
Do not tow during the first
1,000 mi
(1,600 km).
ECONOMICAL DRIVING
Your fuel economy is affected by several
things, such as how you drive, the
conditions you drive under, and how you
maintain your vehicle.
You may improve your fuel economy by
keeping these things in mind:
• Accelerate and slow down in a smooth,
moderate fashion.
• Drive at steady speeds without
stopping.
• Anticipate stops; slowing down may
eliminate the need to stop.
• Combine errands and minimize
stop-and-go driving.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
• Drive at reasonable speeds (traveling
at 55 mph [88 km/h] uses 15% less
fuel than traveling at 65 mph [105
km/h]).
• Keep the tires properly inflated and use
only the recommended size.
• Use the recommended engine oil.
• Perform all regularly scheduled
maintenance. Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel
economy:
•
Sudden accelerations or hard
accelerations.
• Revving the engine before turning it off.
• Idle for periods longer than one minute.
• Warm up your vehicle on cold
mornings.
• Use the air conditioner or front
defroster.
• Use the speed control in hilly terrain.
• Rest your foot on the brake pedal while
driving.
• Drive a heavily loaded vehicle or tow a
trailer.
• Carry unnecessary weight
(approximately 1 mpg [0.4 km/L] is
lost for every 400 lb [180 kilogram] of
weight carried).
• Driving with the wheels out of
alignment.
Conditions
• Heavily loading a vehicle or towing a
trailer may reduce fuel economy at any
speed.
• Adding certain accessories to your
vehicle (for example bug deflectors,
rollbars, light bars, running boards, ski
racks or luggage racks) may reduce
fuel economy.
• To maximize the fuel economy, drive
with the tonneau cover installed (if
equipped).
• Using fuel blended with alcohol may
lower fuel economy.
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower
temperatures during the first
5–10 mi
(12 –16 km) of driving.
• Driving on flat terrain offers improved
fuel economy as compared to driving
on hilly terrain.
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ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 3.5L
DURATEC/3.5L ECOBOOST™
MINA
MAX
B
ENGINE OIL CHECK
To check the engine oil level consistently
and accurately, do the following:
1. Make sure the parking brake is on. Make
sure the transmission is in park (P) or
neutral (N).
2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature.
3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
4. Switch the engine off and wait 15 minutes for the oil to drain into the oil
pan. Checking the engine oil level too
soon after you switch the engine off
may result in an inaccurate reading.
5. Open the hood. See Opening and
Closing the Hood (page 284).
6. Remove the dipstick and wipe it with a clean, lint-free cloth. See
Under
Hood Overview (page 285). 7. Replace the dipstick and remove it
again to check the oil level. See Under
Hood Overview
(page 285).
8. Make sure that the oil level is between
the maximum and minimum marks. If
the oil level is at the minimum mark,
add oil immediately. See
Capacities
and Specifications (page 354).
9. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
Note: Do not remove the dipstick when the
engine is running.
Note: If the oil level is between the
maximum and minimum marks, the oil level
is acceptable. Do not add oil.
Note: The oil consumption of new engines
reaches its normal level after approximately
3,000 mi (5,000 km)
.
Adding Engine Oil WARNING: Do not remove the filler
cap when the engine is running.
Do not use supplemental engine oil
additives because they are unnecessary
and could lead to engine damage that may
not be covered by the vehicle Warranty. 289
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If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 190
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 188
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................295
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............295
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 296
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level.................................................................. 295
Autowipers........................................................81 Autowipers Settings............................................ 82
Auxiliary Power Points
................................165
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 165
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 165
Locations............................................................... 165
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 298
Blind Spot Information System
..............232
........................................................................\
........... 232
Switching the System On and Off..............234
System Errors...................................................... 234
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 233
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........232
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........284
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................297
Brakes...............................................................196 General Information.......................................... 196
Breaking-In.....................................................257
Bulb Specification Chart..........................306
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................142 Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™ .................................................
350
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 353
Specifications...................................................... 351
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................354
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 358
Specifications..................................................... 355
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................358
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 362
Specifications..................................................... 360
Capacities and Specifications................343
Cargo Nets.......................................................241
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 309
Catalytic Converter......................................184 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 185
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 185
Center Console..............................................167 Rear Seat Armrest.............................................. 167
Second Row Center Console.......................... 167
Changing a Bulb..........................................303 Front Direction Indicator................................. 303
Headlamp............................................................ 303
Headlamp High Beam..................................... 304
LED Lamps........................................................... 305
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 305
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp................................................................. 304
Changing a Fuse..........................................282 Fuses...................................................................... 282
Changing a Road Wheel............................337 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 337
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 338
Changing the 12V Battery.........................298
Changing the Engine Air Filter................308
Changing the Wiper Blades....................300 Front Wiper Blades.......................................... 300
Rear Window Wiper Blade.............................. 301
Checking MyKey System Status................61 MyKey Distance..................................................... 61
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 62
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Engine Coolant Check................................291
Adding Coolant.................................................... 291
Coolant Change................................................. 293
Engine Coolant Temperature Management.................................................. 294
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 293
Recycled Coolant............................................... 293
Severe Climates................................................. 293
Engine Emission Control............................183
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 74
Engine Oil Check..........................................289
Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 289
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................289
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................343
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 343
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................343
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 344
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................344
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 345
Entertainment...............................................437 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 439
Apps........................................................................\
447
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 446
CD (If equipped)................................................ 445
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 442
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 440
Sources................................................................. 438
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................. 447
USB Ports.............................................................. 447
Environment
......................................................15
Essential Towing Checks..........................252
Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 253
Hitches................................................................... 252
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 254
Safety Chains...................................................... 252
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 253
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 253When Towing a Trailer.....................................
253
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 9
Export Unique Options.................................14
Exterior Mirrors
................................................92
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 94
Auto-Folding Mirrors........................................... 93
Blind Spot Information System...................... 94
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 94
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 93
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 94
Integrated Blind Spot Mirror............................ 94
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 94
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 92
F
Fastening the Seatbelts..............................36 Rear Inflatable Seatbelt.................................... 38
Seatbelt Locking Modes.................................... 37
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................36
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 337
Floor Mats......................................................258
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps......................................... 87
Foot Pedals See: Adjusting the Pedals................................ 80
Ford Credit
..........................................................11
US Only...................................................................... 11
Ford Protect
...................................................497
Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 498
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only).................................................................. 497
Four-Wheel Drive..........................................191 Principle of Operation........................................ 191
Front Fog Lamps
............................................87
Front Parking Aid.........................................206
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 207
Front Passenger Sensing System............46
Fuel and Refueling
........................................175
Fuel Consumption........................................181
Advertised Capacity........................................... 181
Fuel Economy....................................................... 181
Fuel Filler Funnel Location.........................177
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