1991 1999 ford explorer chilton User Manual

If necessary, remove the fill cap and add the proper amount and grade of oil to correct the level
Recheck the oil level and close the hood.
5. 
Use a multi-grade oil with API classification SG or better.
OIL & FILTER CHANGE
The engine oil and oil filter should be changed at the recommended intervals on the Maintenance
Chart. Though some manufacturers have at times recommended changing the filter only at every other
oil change, we recommend that you always change the filter with the oil. The benefit of...

Position the drain pan accordingly and be ready to move the pan more directly beneath the plug as the
oil flow lessens to a trickle.
Some 5.0L engines are equipped with 2 drain plugs (one in front of the crossmember and one behind it,
closer to the transmission). Both should be removed to assure proper pan draining, but if the front end
is raised and supported on ramps or jackstands, the oil may not fully drain from the front plug. The
best way to assure all oil has been drained is to pull the plugs,...

Always install the new filter by hand (an oil filter wrench will usually lead to overtightening)
Loosen the drain plug with a wrench (or socket and driver), then carefully unscrew the plug with your
fingers. Use a rag to shield your fingers from the heat. Push in on the plug as you unscrew it so you
can feel when all of the screw threads are out of the hole (and so you will keep the oil from seeping
past the threads until you are ready to remove the plug). You can then remove the plug quickly to
avoid...

Quickly remove the plug, to help keep the HOT oil off your hands, and allow the oil to drain
completely
Allow the oil to drain until nothing but a few drops come out of the drain hole. Check the drain plug
to make sure the threads and sealing surface are not damaged. Carefully thread the plug into position
and tighten it with a torque wrench to 15-25 ft. lbs. (20-34 Nm). If a torque wrench is not available,
snug the drain plug and give a slight additional turn. You dont want the plug to fall out (as you...

Use an oil filter wrench to loosen the old filter
The oil filter is located on the bottom passenger side of the 4.0L (VIN X and E) engines and the
bottom driverside of all other engines; position the drain pan beneath it. To remove the filter, you may
need an oil filter wrench since the filter may have been fitted too tightly and/or the heat from the
engine may have made it even tighter. A filter wrench can be obtained at any auto parts store and is
well-worth the investment. Loosen the filter with the...

Before installing a new oil filter, lightly coat the rubber gasket with clean engine oil
Wipe the base of the mounting boss with a clean, dry cloth. When you install the new filter, smear a
small amount of fresh oil on the gasket with your finger, just enough to coat the entire contact surface.
When you tighten the filter, rotate it about a half-turn after it contacts the mounting boss (or follow
any instructions which are provided on the filter or parts box).
7. 
WARNING
Never operate the engine without...

the oil to drain back into the oil pan, and recheck the level. Top off the oil at this time to the fill mark.
If the vehicle is not resting on level ground, the oil level reading on the dipstick may be slightly off. Be
sure to check the level only when the car is sitting level.
Drain your used oil in a suitable container for recycling and clean-up your tools, as you will be
needing them again in a couple of thousand more miles (kilometers).
10. 
Manual Transmission
FLUID RECOMMENDATION
The lubricant in...

Place a drain pan under the transmission housing, below the drain plug. Remember that the fluid will
likely flow with some force at first (arcing outward from the transmission), and will not just drip
straight downward into the pan. Position the drain pan accordingly and move it more directly beneath
the drain plug as the flow slows to a trickle.
3. 
To insure that the fill plug is not frozen or rusted in place, remove it from the transmission BEFORE
removing the drain plug. It would be unfortunate to...

If fluid is needed, use a funnel (to avoid spills) and add the required type and amount of ATF
If the level is below the lower mark, use a funnel and add fluid in small quantities through the dipstick
filler neck. Keep the engine running while adding fluid and check the level after each small amount.
DO NOT overfill as this could lead to foaming and transmission damage or seal leaks.
5. 
Since the transmission fluid is added through the dipstick tube, if you check the fluid too soon after
adding fluid an...