2019 FORD EXPLORER engine oil

Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage
........................239
Cargo Nets .....................................................
239
Luggage Covers ...........................................
240
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ...............
240
Load Limit .......................................................
241
Towing
Towing a Trailer ............................................
247
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
248
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
248
Essential Towing Checks .........................
250
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ......................................
252
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ..........
252
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
255
Economical Driving ....................................
255
Driving Through Water ..............................
256
Floor Mats .....................................................
256
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance .................................
258
Hazard Flashers ..........................................
259
Fuel Shutoff ..................................................
259
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
260
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
262
Transporting the Vehicle ..........................
262
Towing Points ...............................................
263
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need .............
264
In California (U.S. Only) ...........................
265
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
266
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
267Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and
Canada .......................................................
267
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
269
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only) ........................................................................\
269
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
269
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ...........................
271
Changing a Fuse .........................................
280
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
282
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
282
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
283
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
284
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
285
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
286
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
287
Engine Oil Check .........................................
287
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
288
Engine Coolant Check ..............................
289
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....................................
293
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ..........
293
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
295
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
296
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
296
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
296
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
298
Changing the Wiper Blades ....................
298
Adjusting the Headlamps .......................
299
Changing a Bulb .........................................
300
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
304
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Brake system
Cabin air filter
Check fuel cap
Child safety door lock or unlock
Child seat lower anchor
Child seat tether anchor
Cruise control
Do not open when hot
Engine air filter
Engine coolant
Engine coolant temperature
Engine oil
Explosive gas
Fan warning
Fasten seatbelt Flammable
Front airbag
Front fog lamps
Fuel pump reset
Fuse compartment
Hazard flashers
Heated rear window
Windshield defrosting system
Interior luggage compartment
release
Jack
Keep out of reach of children
Lighting control
Low tire pressure warning
Maintain correct fluid level
Note operating instructions
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Automatic High Beam Control (If
Equipped) It illuminates when this feature
is on. See
Automatic High
Beam Control (page 87).
Battery If it illuminates while driving, it
indicates a malfunction. Switch
off all unnecessary electrical
equipment and have the system checked
by an authorized dealer immediately.
Blind Spot Monitor
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
this feature off or in conjunction
with a message. See Blind Spot
Information System
(page 231).
Brake System It illuminates when you engage
the parking brake with the
ignition on.
If it illuminates when you are driving, check
that the parking brake is not engaged. If
the parking brake is not engaged, this
indicates low brake fluid level or a brake
system malfunction. Have the system
checked immediately by an authorized
dealer. WARNING:
Driving your vehicle
with the warning lamp on is dangerous.
A significant decrease in braking
performance may occur. It may take you
longer to stop your vehicle. Have your
vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Driving extended distances with the
parking brake engaged can cause brake
failure and the risk of personal injury. Cruise Control
(If Equipped) It illuminates when you switch
this feature on.
Direction Indicator Illuminates when you switch on
the left or right direction
indicator or the hazard warning
flasher. If the indicators stay on or flash
faster, check for a burned out bulb. See
Changing a Bulb
(page 300).
Door Ajar Displays when the ignition is on
and any door is not completely
closed.
Engine Coolant Temperature Illuminates when the engine
coolant temperature is high.
Stop the vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off the engine and let cool.
See
Engine Coolant Check (page 289).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a malfunction.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 287).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
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Settings
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Alarm
Vehicle
Auto Engine Off Enter the submenu and select your setting
Chimes
Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE calculation
Easy Entry/Exit
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Lighting
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Locks
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Power Mirror
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life Reset
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Power Liftgate
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Remote Start
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Windows
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Wipers
Enter the submenu and select your setting
MyKey Status
MyKey
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
Enter the submenu and select your setting
911 Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Do Not Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Traction Ctrl
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Max Speed
Volume Limiter
Hold
OK to Clear All MyKeys
Clear MyKeys
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Distance
Display
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Temperature
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Tire Pressure
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Language
Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a
MyKey is set.
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Driver Assist
Enter the submenu for items such as system modes and
alert intensity
Lane Keeping Sys
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Pre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Trailer Sway
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Alarm
Vehicle
Auto Engine Off Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE calculation
Easy Entry/Exit
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Lighting
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Locks
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Power Mirror
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life Reset
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Power Liftgate
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Remote Start
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Windows
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Wipers
Enter the submenu and select your setting
MyKey Status
MyKey
Hold
OK to Create MyKey
Create MyKey
Enter the submenu and select your setting
911 Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Do Not Disturb
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Traction Ctrl
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Driver Assist
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Cruise Control
Driver Alert
Hill Start Assist
Enter the submenu for items such as system modes and
alert intensity
Lane Keeping Sys
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Pre-Collision
Rear Park Aid
Tire Pressure
Trailer Sway
Settings
In this mode, you can configure different
driver setting choices. Note:
Some items are optional and may
not appear. Settings
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Alarm
Vehicle
Enter the submenu and select your setting
DTE calculation
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Chimes
Easy Entry/Exit
Auto Engine Off
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Lighting
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Locks
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Mirror
Remaining Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset
Oil Life
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Power Liftgate
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Remote Start
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Windows
Enter the submenu and select your setting
Wipers
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Electronic Stability Control
Action
Message
The system detects a malfunction due to a blocked sensor.
ESC Service required
Displays the traction control system status.
ESC Off
Displays the traction control system status.
ESC On
Engine Action
Message
Displays when the engine temperature is too high. Stop yourvehicle in a safe place and allow the engine to cool. If the
problem persists, contact an authorized dealer. See Engine Coolant Check (page 289).
High Engine Temper-
ature Stop Safely
Engine service is required. Contact an authorized dealer.
Engine Fault Service
Now
Check the engine oil level. See Engine Oil Check (page 287).
Engine Oil Level Low
Check Level
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level LOW
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill Inlet
Hill Descent Control Action
Message
Displays when you deactivate hill descent control mode.
Hill Descent Control OFF
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h).
For Hill Descent Reduce
Speed
Displays when hill descent control mode requires you to shift the transmission into gear.
For Hill Descent Select
Gear
Displays when the hill control mode requires you to resume control.
Hill Descent Driver
Resume Control
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Action
Message
You have not programmed enough keys to the system.
Not Enough Keys
Learned
The key battery is low. Change the battery as soon as possible.See Remote Control (page 53).
Key Battery Low Replace
Soon
Informs you that you are exiting your vehicle with the intelli-gent access key and the engine is on.
Engine ON
Lane Keeping System Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused thesystem to be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera Tempor-
arily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires a cleanwindshield to operate properly.
Front Camera Low Visib-
ility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealeras soon as possible.
Front Camera Malfunc-
tion Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on thesteering wheel.
Keep Hands on Steering
Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible. Switch off the
engine. Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come on with your engine running, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
LOW Engine Oil Pressure
The engine oil life remaining is 10% or less.
Change Engine Oil Soon
The oil life left reaches 0%.
Oil Change Required
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant Overtem-
perature
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