Ford Explorer: Maintenance / General Information

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Maintenance / General Information

Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness and resale value. There is a large network of authorized dealers that are there to help you with their professional servicing expertise. We believe that their specially trained technicians are best qualified to service your vehicle properly and expertly. They are supported by a wide range of highly specialized tools developed specifically for servicing your vehicle.

If your vehicle requires professional service, an authorized dealer can provide the necessary parts and service. Check your warranty information to find out which parts and services are covered.

Use only recommended fuels, lubricants, fluids and service parts conforming to specifications. Motorcraft® parts are designed and built to provide the best performance in your vehicle.

Precautions

  • Do not work on a hot engine.
  • Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
  • Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.
  • Keep all open flames and other burning material (such as cigarettes) away from the battery and all fuel related parts.

Working with the Engine Off

  1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
  2. Switch off the engine.
  3. Block the wheels.

Working with the Engine On

WARNING: To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running.

  1. Set the parking brake and shift the transmission to park (P).
  2. Block the wheels.

    Maintenance

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    Opening and Closing the Hood

    Opening the Hood Open the left-hand front door. Fully pull the hood release lever and let it completely retract. Note: This action releases the hood latch...

    Other information:

    Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: General Procedures - Transmission Strategy Download


    Programming This procedure should be performed when a new transmission or main control valve body is installed in the vehicle. 13 - digit solenoid body strategy 12 - digit solenoid body identification If a new main control was installed, record the 13-digit solenoid body strategy from the replacement solenoid body tag provided with the main control service kit...

    Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Side Impact Reinforcement - Police


    Removal All vehicles Remove the rear seats. Refer to: Second Row Seat - Police (501-10B Second Row Seats, Removal and Installation). Remove the rear door opening scuff plates. Remove the loadspace floor trim. Rear Reinforcement Remove the bolts and the reinforcement...

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    Windshield Wipers

    Push the lever up or down to operate the windshield wipers.

    A - Single wipe.

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