Ford Explorer 2017 Owners Manual

WARNINGS
Do not attempt to change a tire on
the side of the vehicle close to
moving traffic. Pull far enough off the
road to avoid the danger of being hit when
operating the jack or changing the wheel. Always use the jack provided as
original equipment with your vehicle.
If using a jack other than the one
provided, make sure the jack capacity is
adequate for the vehicle weight, including
any vehicle cargo or modifications. If you
are unsure if the jack capacity is adequate,
contact the authorized dealer....

9. Turn the lead screw (where the lug
wrench attaches) of the jack by hand
to release the lug wrench from the jack.
Press the button on the wrench to
extend the handle. Fold down the
wrench socket.
10. Loosen each wheel lug nut one-half turn counterclockwise, but do not
remove them until the wheel is raised
off the ground. 11.
The vehicle jacking points are shown
here, and are depicted on the warning
label on the jack.
12. Small arrow-shaped marks on the sills show the location of the jacking
points. 13....

2. Fasten the flat tire to the luggage
compartment back panel by inserting
the L-shaped bolt through one of the
lug bolt holes in the wheel.
3. Turn the L-shaped bolt clockwise into the threaded hole in the luggage
compartment back panel until the tire
is secured. 4.
Unblock the diagonally opposite wheel.
Stowing the jack With the road wheel in the vertical position
in the spare tire tub, the jack assembly will
not fit in its standard position. Secure the
jack in the alternate position by inserting
the...

Wheel pilot bore
A
Inspect the wheel pilot bore and
mounting surface prior to installation.
Remove any visible corrosion or loose
particles.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
2.3L EcoBoost
Engine
138
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
1-3-4-2
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.027 - 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm)
Spark plug gap
9.5:1
Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
2.3L EcoBoost Engine Long drivebelt is on first pulley
groove closest to engine.
A.
Short drivebelt is on second
pulley groove farthest from
engine.
B.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L DURATEC
3.5L V6
Engine
214
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.049 - 0.053 in (1.25 mm - 1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap
10.8:1
Compression ratio
Drivebelt Routing
3.5L Engine ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
3.5L EcoBoost
Engine
214
Cubic inches
Minimum 87 octane
Required fuel
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order
Coil on plug
Ignition system
0.033 - 0.037 in (0.75 mm - 0.85 mm)
Spark plug gap
10.0:1
Compression ratio
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Drivebelt Routing
3.5L EcoBoost EngineMOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
Part Number
Component
FA-1884
Air filter element
FL-910-S
Oil filter
BXT-59
Battery
BXT-65-650*
SP-537
Spark plugs
FP-68
Cabin air filter
WW-2600 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade
WW-2206 (passenger side)
WW-1106
Rear window wiper blade
* This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access.
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These...

MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.5L DURATEC
Part Number
Component
FA-1884
Air filter element
FL-500-S
Oil filter
BXT-59
Battery
BXT-65-650*
SP-520
Spark plugs
FP-68
Cabin air filter
WW-2600 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade
WW-2206 (passenger side)
WW-1106
Rear window wiper blade
* This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access.
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor
Company...

MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.5L ECOBOOST™
Part Number
Component
FA-1884
Air filter element
FL-500-S
Oil filter
BXT-59
Battery
BXT-65-650*
SP-534
Spark plugs
FP-68
Cabin air filter
WW-2600 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade
WW-2206 (passenger side)
WW-1106
Rear window wiper blade
* This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access.
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor...

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is
located on the left-hand side of the
instrument panel.
Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is
representative of your vehicle identification
number.
The Vehicle Identification Number contains
the following information: World manufacturer identifier
A
Brake system, Gross Vehicle
Weight Rating, Restraint Devices
and their locations
B
Make, vehicle line, series, body
type
C
Engine type
D
Check digit
E
Model year
F
Assembly plant
G...