Engine oil and filter
Replace the engine oil and filter, reset the oil-life monitor, and use the separately cited dipstick/refill checks.
Verified1 compatible products2025 Ford Explorer / AWD · Automatic 10-speed · 4 cyl · 2.3 L · Turbo
Owner maintenance and common replacements
Factory intervals, fitment limits, tools, fluids, torque information, and common home-service searches.
← Back to specificationsConfiguration-specific service and fitment facts
These sourced values are shared by the specification sheet and the maintenance guides for this exact configuration.
- Transfer oil specification
- Motorcraft MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC; WSS-M2C938-A Verified
- Transfer oil capacity (owner reference)
- 1.1 US qt VerifiedOwner capacity reference for4WD, not a guaranteed drain/refill dose.
- Brake fluid
- DOT 4 low-viscosity, WSS-M6C65-A2 or ISO 4925 Class 6; Motorcraft PM-20 Verified
- Automatic transmission fluid
- Motorcraft MERCON ULV XT-12-QULV, WSS-M2C949-A VerifiedFord intentionally does not list a fluid capacity: specialized equipment and procedure are required to set the level.
- Rear differential oil specification
- Motorcraft SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant XY-75W85-QL; WSS-M2C942-A Verified
- Conditional engine oil refill
- On level ground, check before starting or 15 minutes after stopping a warm engine. Read both dipstick sides and use the lower level. If between MIN and MAX, do not add oil; never overfill. Verified
- Engine oil viscosity
- SAE 5W-30; SAE 0W-30 only for the specified extreme-cold/high-altitude conditions Verified0W-30 WSS-M2C963-A1 at–30°C/–22°F or below; also recommended when regularly above 1,524m/5,000ft and below–20°C/–4°F.
- Engine oil specification
- WSS-M2C961-A1; API-certified gasoline-engine oil in recommended viscosity; Motorcraft XO-5W30-Q1SP or XO-5W30-Q1FS Verified
- Engine oil refill with filter
- 5 US qt (4.8 L) VerifiedOEM including-filter reference. Verify level by prescribed dipstick procedure; do not overfill.
- Coolant specification
- Motorcraft Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant VC-13DL-G; WSS-M97B57-A2 VerifiedFactory system capacity is not a drain/refill dose. Exact service amount and bleeding procedure remain unverified; use the exact vehicle equipment and current repair instructions.
- Spark plug specification
- Motorcraft SP-597-X Verified
- Engine air filter application
- Motorcraft FA-2067 Verified
- Oil filter applications
- Motorcraft FL-2127 Verified
- Cabin filter application
- Motorcraft FP-100-A Verified
- Driver-side front blade application
- Motorcraft WW-2616-A Verified
- Passenger-side front blade application
- Motorcraft WW-2113-A Verified
- Rear blade application
- Motorcraft WW-1110-A Verified
12-volt battery
The manual directs the dealer to the current battery part number. Configure the battery-management system to the replacement battery; do not guess size/chemistry.
VerifiedAutomatic transmission fluid
Use MERCON ULV. Capacity is deliberately unpublished; specialized equipment/procedure is needed for correct level.
VerifiedBrake fluid and inspection
Inspect pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake. Brake-fluid service requires special dealer equipment; keep fluid clean and dry.
VerifiedCabin air filter
Motorcraft FP-100-A application is listed by the owner's manual.
VerifiedEngine air filter
Replace the exact engine-specific air filter.
VerifiedEngine coolant
Inspect strength, level, hoses and leaks. Use specified coolant; obtain exact drain/refill and bleeding procedure separately.
VerifiedLights and fuses
Repair faults as needed; exact bulb/fuse fitment is not established by these sections.
VerifiedRear differential oil
Use exact axle specification; do not apply Police/EVOC fluid-hour schedules to these unidentified retail branches.
VerifiedScheduled chassis and owner inspections
Complete scheduled oil-service inspections and the accessory-belt inspection/replacement rules. Also follow the separately cited monthly/six-month owner checks.
VerifiedSpark plugs
Use the engine-specific Motorcraft plug; gap/torque and necessary seals need exact repair evidence.
VerifiedTires and rotation
At each oil service rotate and inspect tires/tread and wheels for wear, noise, looseness or drag. Check spare/placard pressure monthly. Exact tire/wheel choice remains unknown.
VerifiedTransfer case oil
Use MERCON LV in the4WD transfer case; this is different from transmission MERCON ULV.
VerifiedWiper blades and washer fluid
Inspect washer spray and wiper operation. Factory front/rear applications are preserved; confirm replacement part supersessions before purchase.
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