2023 FORD EXPLORER engine oil

Note:If you use your vehicle regularly abovethe altitude of 7,500 ft (2,286 m) and underthe temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C), it isrecommended to use the alternative engineoil.
Fuel Tank
Capacities
QuantityVariant
20.2 gal (76.5 L)All.
Grease
Materials
SpecificationName
ESA-M1C75-BMotorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisselongue durée de qualité première Motor-craft®(Canada)XG-1-E1(U.S. & Canada)
ESB-M1C93-BMotorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray(U.S.)Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graissetout usage en aérosol Motorcraft®(Canada)XL-5-A(U.S. & Canada)
Hydraulic Brake System
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M6C65-A2Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance MotorVehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance MotorVehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobilehaute performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada)PM-20(U.S. & Canada)
395
2023 Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingCapacities and Specifications

Washer Reservoir
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-trate with Bitterant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield WasherFluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-craft®(Canada)ZC-32-B2(U.S.)CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L,
GASOLINE
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
5.41 fl oz (160 ml)35 oz (0.99 kg)With rear air conditioning.
3.04 fl oz (90 ml)24 oz (0.68 kg)Without rear air condi-tioning.
398
2023 Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingCapacities and Specifications

Engine Coolant
Capacities
QuantityVariant
15.2 qt (14.4 L)With rear heat.
12.9 qt (12.2 L)Without rear heat.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
Engine OilAn oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
6.0 qt (5.7 L)All.
400
2023 Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingCapacities and SpecificationsE142732

Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C960-A1Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend MotorOil(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-20Motorcraft®(Canada)XO-5W20-Q1SP(U.S.)CXO-5W20-LSP6(Canada)
Alternative Engine Oil forExtremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,we recommend that you use the followingalternative engine oil in extremely coldclimates, where the ambient temperaturereaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C962-A1Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic MotorOil(U.S.)(Canada)XO-0W20-QFS(U.S.)
401
2023 Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingCapacities and SpecificationsE240522

Note:If you use your vehicle regularly abovethe altitude of 7,500 ft (2,286 m) and underthe temperature of -4.0°F (-20°C), it isrecommended to use the alternative engineoil.
Fuel Tank
Capacities
QuantityVariant
20.2 gal (76.5 L)All.
Grease
Materials
SpecificationName
ESA-M1C75-BMotorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisselongue durée de qualité première Motor-craft®(Canada)XG-1-E1(U.S. & Canada)
ESB-M1C93-BMotorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray(U.S.)Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graissetout usage en aérosol Motorcraft®(Canada)XL-5-A(U.S. & Canada)
Hydraulic Brake System
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M6C65-A2Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance MotorVehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High Performance MotorVehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobilehaute performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada)PM-20(U.S. & Canada)
402
2023 Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingCapacities and Specifications

Washer Reservoir
Capacities
QuantityVariant
Fill as required.All.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M14P19-AMotorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen-trate with Bitterant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield WasherFluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor-craft®(Canada)ZC-32-B2(U.S.)CXC-37-F/M(Canada)
CAPACITIES AND
SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L,
HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
Use oil and fluid that meets the definedspecification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meetsthe defined specification and viscositygrade, it could result in:
•Component damage that your vehiclewarranty does not cover.
•Longer engine cranking periods.
•Increased emission levels.
•Reduced engine performance.
•Reduced fuel economy.
•Reduced brake performance.
Air Conditioning System
WARNING: The air conditioningrefrigerant system contains refrigerantunder high pressure. Only qualifiedpersonnel should service the airconditioning refrigerant system. Openingthe air conditioning refrigerant systemcan cause personal injury.
Capacities
Refrigerant OilRefrigerantVariant
8.12 fl oz (240 ml)35 oz (0.99 kg)With rear air conditioning.
5.41 fl oz (160 ml)26 oz (0.74 kg)Without rear air condi-tioning.
405
2023 Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingCapacities and Specifications

Engine Coolant
Capacities
QuantityVariant
16.4 qt (15.5 L)With rear heat.
13.9 qt (13.2 L)Without rear heat.
4.6 qt (4.4 L)HEV low temperature cooling loop (batteryand electric motor electronics).
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M97B57-A2Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant(U.S.)Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jauneMotorcraft®(Canada)VC-13DL-G(U.S.)CVC-13DL-G(Canada)
Engine OilAn oil that displays this symbol conformsto current engine, emission system andfuel economy performance standards ofILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil foryour vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is notavailable, use motor oils of therecommended viscosity grade that displaythe API Certification Mark for gasolineengines.
Do not use supplemental engine oiladditives because they are unnecessaryand could lead to engine damage that yourvehicle warranty does not cover.
Capacities
Including the Oil FilterVariant
6.0 qt (5.7 L)All.
407
2023 Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingCapacities and SpecificationsE142732

Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C960-A1Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend MotorOil(U.S.)Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-20Motorcraft®(Canada)XO-5W20-Q1SP(U.S.)CXO-5W20-LSP6(Canada)
Alternative Engine Oil forExtremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance,we recommend that you use the followingalternative engine oil in extremely coldclimates, where the ambient temperaturereaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.
Materials
SpecificationName
WSS-M2C962-A1Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic MotorOil(U.S.)(Canada)XO-0W20-QFS(U.S.)
408
2023 Explorer (CTW) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 202209, First-PrintingCapacities and SpecificationsE240522