2000 Ford Explorer Owners Manual

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Driveline universal joint and slip yoke .............................235 289 Index Driving under special conditions ..........................172, 175 mud ..........................171–172, 174 sand .................................172, 174 snow and ice ...171, 173–174, 176 through water .........172, 174, 179 Emergencies, roadside jump-starting ..........................204 Emission control system ..........252 Engine ........................................272 check engine/service engine soon light ....................................8 cleaning ...................................260 coolant .....................................223 idle speed control ...................236 lubrication specifications ..................269, 272 refill capacities ........................266 service points ..................215–217 starting after a collision .........190 Engine block heater .................153 Engine oil ..................................217 checking and adding ..............217 dipstick ....................................217 filter, specifications ........220, 266 recommendations ...................220 refill capacities ........................266 specifications ..................269, 272 Exhaust fumes ..........................153 Floor mats .................................105 Fluid capacities .........................266 Foglamps .....................................21 Four-Wheel Drive vehicles ..12, 168 290 control trac .......................33, 168 description ......................169–170 driving off road ...............171, 174 electronic shift ..........................33 preparing to drive your vehicle .....................................158 Fuel ............................................244 calculating fuel economy ............................18, 248 cap .......................................9, 247 capacity ...................................266 choosing the right fuel ...........246 comparisons with EPA fuel economy estimates .................251 detergent in fuel .....................247 filling your vehicle with fuel ..................244, 247, 249 filter, specifications ........248, 266 fuel pump shut-off switch .....190 gauge .........................................16 improving fuel economy ........248 octane rating ...................246, 272 quality ......................................246 running out of fuel .................247 safety information relating to automotive fuels ................244 Fuses ..................................191, 193 Garage door opener ..............90, 94 Gas cap (see Fuel cap) ........9, 247 Gas mileage (see Fuel economy) .................248 Gauges .........................................14 battery voltage gauge ...............16 engine coolant temperature gauge .........................................14 engine oil pressure gauge ........16 fuel gauge ..................................16 odometer ...................................15 speedometer .............................14 tachometer ................................15 trip odometer ............................15 GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) .......................................176 calculating ...............................178 definition .................................176 driving with a heavy load ......176 location ....................................176 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) .......................................176 calculating .......................176, 178 definition .................................176 driving with a heavy load ......176 location ....................................176 Hazard flashers .........................190 Head restraints .................119, 123 Headlamps ...................................21 aiming ......................................259 autolamp system .......................99 bulb specifications ..................258 daytime running lights .............21 flash to pass ..............................22 high beam ...........................11, 21 replacing bulbs .......................254 turning on and off ....................21 warning chime ..........................13 Heating ........................................22 heating and air conditioning system .......................................22 HomeLink universal transceiver (see Garage door opener) .........................94–98 Hood ..........................................213 Index Ignition .................................81, 272 Infant seats (see Safety seats) .....................144 Inspection/maintenance (I/M) testing ..............................253 Instrument panel cleaning ...................................263 cluster ..................................8, 264 lighting up panel and interior ...............................22 location of components ..............8 Jack ............................................199 positioning ...............................199 storage .....................................199 Jump-starting your vehicle ......204 Keyless entry system ...............112 autolock ...................................114 keypad .....................................112 locking and unlocking doors ................................113–114 programming entry code .......113 Keys key in ignition chime ...............13 positions of the ignition ...........81 Lamps bulb replacement specifications chart ................258 cargo lamps ...............................22 daytime running light ...............21 291 Index fog lamps ...................................21 headlamps .................................21 headlamps, flash to pass ..........22 instrument panel, dimming .....22 replacing bulbs ...............253–257 Lane change indicator (see Turn signal) ........................81 Liftgate ......................................105 Lights, warning and indicator ......8 air bag ........................................10 anti-lock brakes (ABS) ....10, 156 anti-theft ...................................11 brake ..........................................10 charging system ........................11 check coolant ............................11 check engine ...............................8 cruise indicator .........................13 door ajar ....................................12 fuel cap light ...............................9 high beam .................................11 overdrive off ..............................12 safety belt .................................10 speed control ............................86 turn signal indicator .................11 Load limits .................................176 GAWR ......................................176 GVWR ......................................176 trailer towing ..........................176 Loading instructions .................178 Locks autolock ...................................114 childproof ................................102 Lubricant specifications ...269, 272 Lumbar support, seats .....122–123 Manual transmission .................166 fluid capacities ........................266 292 lubricant specifications ..........272 reverse .....................................168 Message center ...........................17 english/metric button ...............17 reset button ..............................18 system check button ................19 Mirrors automatic dimming rearview mirror .......................100 cleaning ...................................265 fold away .................................103 heated ......................................103 side view mirrors (power) .....102 Moon roof ....................................91 Motorcraft parts ................248, 266 Octane rating ............................246 Odometer .....................................15 Off-Road Driving .......................174 Oil (see Engine oil) ..................217 Panic alarm feature, remote entry system ..............................108 Parking brake ............................156 Parts (see Motorcraft parts) ....266 Power distribution box (see Fuses) ...............................196 Power door locks ......................101 Power steering ..........................157 fluid, checking and adding ....228 fluid, refill capacity ................266 fluid, specifications .........269, 272 Preparing to drive your vehicle ...............................158 Radio ............................................35 Relays ........................................191 Remote entry system .......107–108 illuminated entry ....................112 locking/unlocking doors .........108 panic alarm .............................108 replacement/additional transmitters .............................111 replacing the batteries ...........110 Reverse sensing system .............33 Roof rack ...................................188 Safety belts (see Safety restraints) ....................13, 125–130 Safety defects, reporting ..........287 Safety restraints ................125–130 belt minder .............................131 cleaning the safety belts .......135, 264 extension assembly ................130 for adults .........................126–129 for children .............................143 warning light and chime ...................10, 13, 130–131 Safety seats for children ..........144 Seat belts (see Safety restraints) ..................................125 Seats ..........................................119 child safety seats ....................144 cleaning ...........................263–264 memory seat ...................109, 122 Index SecuriLock passive anti-theft system ...............116–117 Servicing your vehicle ..............212 Snowplowing .................................3 Spark plugs, specifications ......266, 272 Special notice ................................3 ambulance conversions ..............3 utility-type vehicles ....................3 Specification chart, lubricants ...........................269, 272 Speed control ..............................82 Speedometer ...............................14 Starting your vehicle ........150, 152 jump starting ..........................204 Steering wheel controls ......................................89 tilting .........................................87 Tachometer .................................15 Tires ...........................199, 239–241 changing ..........................199–200 checking the pressure ............241 replacing ..................................242 rotating ....................................241 snow tires and chains ............243 tire grades ...............................240 treadwear ................................240 Towing ...............................179, 241 recreational towing .................187 trailer towing ..........................179 wrecker ....................................211 Traction-lok rear axle ...............176 Transfer case fluid checking .........................235 293 Index Transmission .............................159 fluid, checking and adding (automatic) .....................229, 231 fluid, checking and adding (manual) .................................234 fluid, refill capacities ..............266 lubricant specifications ..269, 272 manual operation ....................166 Trip odometer .............................15 Turn signal ............................11, 81 Vehicle dimensions ...................272 Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) ..........................................274 Vehicle loading ..........................176 Ventilating your vehicle ...........154 Warning chimes ...........................13 Warning lights (see Lights) .........8 Washer fluid ..............................223 Water, Driving through .............179 Windows power .......................................100 rear wiper/washer .....................88 Windshield washer fluid and wipers ..........................................88 checking and adding fluid .....223 checking and cleaning ....238–239 liftgate reservoir .....................223 operation ...................................87 replacing wiper blades ...........239 Wrecker towing .........................211 294 Filling station information Item Required fuel Fuel tank capacity (2 door) Fuel tank capacity (4 door) 4.0L Engine oil capacity (includes filter change) 4.6L Engine oil capacity (includes filter change) Tire size and pressure Hood release Coolant capacity-(4.0L OHV V6 engine) 1 Coolant capacity-(4.0L SOHC V6 engine) 1 Coolant capacity (5.0L V8 engine) Power steering fluid capacity Manual transmission fluid capacity Automatic transmission fluid capacity (4R70W with 5.0L V8 engine) 2 Automatic transmission fluid capacity (4x2 vehicles with 5R55E and 4.0L V6 engines) 2 Automatic transmission fluid capacity (4x4 vehicles with 5R55E and 4.0L V6 engines 2 Information Unleaded fuel only - 87 octane 66.2L (17.5 gallons) 75.5L (22.5 gallons) 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Refer to the Certification Label on inside of driver’s door. Pull handle under the instrument panel. 11.4L (12.0 quarts) 13.2L (14.0 quarts) 14.9L (15.7 quarts) Fill to line on reservoir or dipstick. Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF. 2.6L (5.6 pints). Use Motorcraft MERCONt ATF. 13.1L (13.9 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONt V ATF. 3 9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONt V ATF. 3 9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft MERCONt V ATF. 3 295 Filling station information 1 Use Ford Premium Engine Coolant (green in color). DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCONt and MERCONt V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCONt and MERCONt V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick’s normal operating range. 296

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2000 Ford Explorer Owners Manual