2019 FORD EXPLORER wiper blades

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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Vehicle Care
General Information
..................................306
Cleaning Products .....................................
306
Cleaning the Exterior ................................
306
Waxing ...........................................................
308
Cleaning the Engine ..................................
308
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades .......................................................................
308
Cleaning the Interior ..................................
309
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ......................
309
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
310
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ................
311
Cleaning the Wheels ...................................
311
Vehicle Storage ..............................................
311
Wheels and Tires
General Information ...................................
314
Tire Care ..........................................................
316
Using Summer Tires ..................................
329
Using Snow Chains ....................................
329
Tire Pressure Monitoring System .........
330
Changing a Road Wheel ..........................
334
Technical Specifications ..........................
338
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .......................................................................
340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec .......................................................................
340
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
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341
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....
342
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............
343
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ .....
344
Vehicle Identification Number ...............
345
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
346
Transmission Code Designation ...........
346
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ...............................................
347Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec ........................................................
351
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
355
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
360
Audio System
General Information ..................................
362
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD .................................................................
363
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD ........................................................
364
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ...........................................................
366
Digital Radio .................................................
370
Satellite Radio ..............................................
372
USB Port .........................................................
375
Media Hub .....................................................
375
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
376
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
378
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ..........
380
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
392
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player ........................................................................\
397
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
406
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
414
Home Screen ...............................................
426
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
427
Entertainment .............................................
434
Climate ...........................................................
444
Phone .............................................................
446
Navigation .....................................................
452
Apps ................................................................
460
Settings ..........................................................
463
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
477
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WINDSHIELD WIPERS
Note:
Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers off before entering a car wash.
Note: If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield. •
Rotate away from you for a long wipe
interval.
• Rotate toward you for a short wipe
interval.
Use the rotary control to adjust the
intermittent wipe interval.
Speed Dependent Wipers (If Equipped)
When your vehicle speed increases, the
interval between wipes decreases.
AUTOWIPERS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note: Fully defrost the windshield before
you switch the windshield wipers on.
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers off before entering a car wash. Note:
If streaks or smears appear on the
windshield, clean the windshield and the
wiper blades. If that does not resolve the
issue, install new wiper blades.
Note: If you switch autolamps and
autowipers on, the headlamps turn on when
the windshield wipers continuously operate.
Wet or winter driving conditions with ice,
snow or salty road mist can cause
inconsistent and unexpected wiping or
smearing.
The feature uses a rain sensor that is in the
area around the interior mirror. The rain
sensor monitors the amount of moisture
on the windshield and turns on the wipers.
It adjusts the wiper speed by the amount
of moisture that the sensor detects on the
windshield. You can switch this feature on
and off in the information display. See
Information Displays
(page 104). Use the rotary control to adjust the
sensitivity of the autowipers. When you
select low sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a large amount
of water on the windshield. When you
select high sensitivity, the wipers operate
when the sensor detects a small amount
of water on the windshield.
Keep the outside of the windshield clean.
The rain sensor is very sensitive and the
wipers may operate if dirt, mist or insects
hit the windshield.
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In these conditions, you can do the
following:
•
Lower the sensitivity of the autowipers
to reduce the amount of smearing on
the windshield.
• Switch to normal or high-speed wipe.
• Switch autowipers off.
Autowipers Settings
Autowipers default to on and remain on
until you switch them off in the information
display. When you switch off autowipers,
the wipers operate in intermittent mode.
WINDSHIELD WASHERS
Note: Do not operate the wipers on a dry
windshield. This may scratch the glass,
damage the wiper blades or cause the wiper
motor to burn out. Always use the
windshield washers before wiping a dry
windshield.
Note: Do not operate the washers when
the washer reservoir is empty. This may
cause the washer pump to overheat. •
A brief press causes a single wipe
without washer fluid.
• A brief press and hold causes the
wipers to swipe three times with
washer fluid.
• A long press and hold turns on the
wipers and washer fluid for up to 10
seconds. A wipe occurs a few seconds after washing
to clear any remaining washer fluid. You
can switch this feature on or off in the
information display.
Front Camera Washer (If Equipped)
Operating the windshield washer also
operates the front camera washer.
REAR WINDOW WIPER AND
WASHERS
Note: Make sure you switch the windshield
wipers off before entering a car wash.
Rear Window Wiper Blade Rotate the control to switch on the rear
wiper.
Rear Window Washer
Rotate and hold the control to the top or
bottom position to switch on the rear
window washer. When you release the
lever, wiping continues for a short period
of time.
Rear Camera Washer
Operating the rear washer also turns on
the rear camera washer.
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POWER STEERING FLUID
CHECK
Your vehicle is equipped with an electric
power steering (EPS) system. There is no
fluid reservoir to check or fill.
WASHER FLUID CHECK
WARNING: If you operate your
vehicle in temperatures below 41.0°F
(5°C), use washer fluid with antifreeze
protection. Failure to use washer fluid
with antifreeze protection in cold
weather could result in impaired
windshield vision and increase the risk
of injury or accident.
Note: The front and rear washer systems
are supplied from the same reservoir.
Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the level is
low. Only use a washer fluid that meets
our specifications.
State or local regulations on volatile
organic compounds may restrict the use
of methanol, a common windshield washer
antifreeze additive. Washer fluids
containing non-methanol antifreeze
agents should be used only if they provide
cold weather protection without damaging
the vehicle ’s paint finish, wiper blades or
washer system. CHANGING THE 12V BATTERY WARNING:
Batteries normally
produce explosive gases which can
cause personal injury. Therefore, do not
allow flames, sparks or lighted
substances to come near the battery.
When working near the battery, always
shield your face and protect your eyes.
Always provide correct ventilation. WARNING:
When lifting a
plastic-cased battery, excessive pressure
on the end walls could cause acid to flow
through the vent caps, resulting in
personal injury and damage to the
vehicle or battery. Lift the battery with a
battery carrier or with your hands on
opposite corners. WARNING:
Keep batteries out of
reach of children. Batteries contain
sulfuric acid. Avoid contact with skin,
eyes or clothing. Shield your eyes when
working near the battery to protect
against possible splashing of acid
solution. In case of acid contact with skin
or eyes, flush immediately with water for
a minimum of 15 minutes and get prompt
medical attention. If acid is swallowed,
call a physician immediately. WARNING:
Battery posts,
terminals and related accessories
contain lead and lead compounds,
chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and
reproductive harm. Wash your hands
after handling
.
Your vehicle has a Motorcraft®
maintenance-free battery which normally
does not require additional water during
its life of service.
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Note:
If you do not allow the engine to
relearn the idle and fuel trim strategy, the
idle quality of your vehicle may be adversely
affected until the engine computer
eventually relearns the idle trim and fuel
trim strategy.
Make sure that you dispose of old batteries
in an environmentally friendly way. Seek
advice from your local authority about
recycling old batteries.
CHECKING THE WIPER
BLADES Run the tip of your fingers over the edge of
the blade to check for roughness.
Clean the wiper blades with washer fluid
or water applied with a soft sponge or
cloth.
CHANGING THE WIPER
BLADES
You can improve poor wiper quality by
cleaning the wiper blades and the
windshield.
Replace the wiper blades at least annually
for optimum performance. Front Wiper Blades
1. Lift the wiper arm and then press the
wiper blade locking buttons together.
Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when
lifting the wiper arm.
Note: Make sure that the wiper arm does
not spring back against the glass when the
wiper blade is not attached.
2. Slightly rotate the wiper blade.
3. Remove the wiper blade.
4. Install in the reverse order.
Note: Make sure that the wiper blade locks
into place.
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WAXING
Regular waxing is necessary to protect your
car's paint from the elements. We
recommend that you wash and wax the
painted surface once or twice a year.
When washing and waxing, park your
vehicle in a shaded area out of direct
sunlight. Always wash your vehicle before
applying wax.
•
Use a quality wax that does not contain
abrasives.
• Follow the manufacturer ’s instructions
to apply and remove the wax.
• Apply a small amount of wax in a
back-and-forth motion, not in circles.
• Do not allow wax to come in contact
with any non-body (low-gloss black)
colored trim. The wax will discolor or
stain the parts over time.
•Roof racks.
• Bumpers.
• Grained door handles.
• Side moldings.
• Mirror housings.
• Windshield cowl area.
• Do not apply wax to glass areas.
• After waxing, your car's paint should
feel smooth, and be free of streaks and
smudges.
CLEANING THE ENGINE
Engines are more efficient when they are
clean because grease and dirt buildup keep
the engine warmer than normal. When washing:
•
Take care when using a power washer
to clean the engine. The high-pressure
fluid could penetrate the sealed parts
and cause damage.
• Do not spray a hot engine with cold
water to avoid cracking the engine
block or other engine components.
• Spray Motorcraft Engine Shampoo and
Degreaser on all parts that require
cleaning and pressure rinse clean. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Engine
Shampoo.
• Never wash or rinse the engine while it
is hot or running; water in the running
engine may cause internal damage.
• Never wash or rinse any ignition coil,
spark plug wire or spark plug well, or
the area in and around these locations.
• Cover the battery, power distribution
box, and air filter assembly to prevent
water damage when cleaning the
engine.
CLEANING THE WINDOWS AND
WIPER BLADES
Car wash chemicals and environmental
fallout can result in windshield and wiper
blade contamination. Dirty windshield and
wipers will result in poor windshield wiper
operation. Keep the windshield and wiper
blades clean to maintain windshield wiper
performance.
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To clean the windshield and wiper blades:
•
Clean the windshield with a
non-abrasive glass cleaner. When
cleaning the interior of the windshield,
avoid getting any glass cleaner on the
instrument panel or door panels. Wipe
any glass cleaner off these surfaces
immediately.
• For windshields contaminated with
tree sap, chemicals, wax or bugs, clean
the entire windshield using steel wool
(no greater than 0000 grade) in a
circular motion and rinse with water.
• Clean the wiper blades with isopropyl
rubbing alcohol or windshield washer
concentrate.
Note: Do not use razor blades or other
sharp objects to clean or remove decals
from the inside of the heated rear window.
The vehicle warranty does not cover
damage caused to the heated rear window
grid lines.
CLEANING THE INTERIOR WARNING: Do not use cleaning
solvents, bleach or dye on the vehicle's
seatbelts, as these actions may weaken
the belt webbing. WARNING:
On vehicles equipped
with seat-mounted airbags, do not use
chemical solvents or strong detergents.
Such products could contaminate the
side airbag system and affect
performance of the side airbag in a crash. For fabric, carpets, cloth seats and seats
equipped with side airbags:
•
Remove dust and loose dirt with a
vacuum cleaner.
• Remove light stains and soil with
Motorcraft Professional Strength
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaner.
• If grease or tar is present on the
material, spot-clean the area first with
Motorcraft Spot and Stain Remover. In
Canada, use Motorcraft Multi-Purpose
Cleaner.
• If a ring forms on the fabric after spot
cleaning, clean the entire area
immediately (but do not oversaturate)
or the ring will set.
• Do not use household cleaning
products or glass cleaners, which can
stain and discolor the fabric and affect
the flame retardant abilities of the seat
materials.
Mirrors
Do not clean the housing or glass of any
mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other
petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning
products.
CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT
PANEL AND INSTRUMENT
CLUSTER LENS WARNING:
Do not use chemical
solvents or strong detergents when
cleaning the steering wheel or
instrument panel to avoid contamination
of the airbag system.
Note: Follow the same procedure as
cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather
instrument panels and leather interior trim
surfaces. See
Cleaning Leather Seats
(page 310).
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