Ford Explorer Sport (2003 year). Manual — part 45

Tire rotation
• Four tire rotation
To make sure your tires wear
evenly, rotate them as indicated in
the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
If your tires wear unevenly, have
them checked.

• Five tire rotation
To make sure your tires wear
evenly, rotate them as indicated in
the Scheduled Maintenance Guide.
If your tires wear unevenly, have
them checked.

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Replacing tires

Replace the tires when the wear
band is visible. Due to exposure to
the elements and exhaust you
should replace the spare tire when
you replace the other tires.

Never mix radial bias-belted
tires, or bias-type tires. Use

only the tire sizes that are listed
on the Certification Label. Make
sure that all tires are the same
size, speed rating, and load
carrying capacity. Use only the tire
combinations recommended on
the label. If you do not follow
these precautions, your vehicle
handling may be effected which
can lead to loss of vehicle control,
vehicle rollover and/or personal
injury.

Make sure that all replacement tires are of the same size, type,
load-carrying capacity and tread design as originally offered by

Ford.

Do not replace your tires with “high performance” tires or larger
size tires.

Failure to follow these precautions, your vehicle handling may be
adversely effected which can lead to loss of vehicle control,

vehicle rollover and/or personal injury.

Tires that are larger or smaller than your vehicle’s original tires may
affect the accuracy of your speedometer.

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SNOW TIRES AND TRACTION DEVICES

Snow tires must be the same size and grade as the original tires.

Your tires have all-weather treads to provide traction in the rain and
snow. In some climate, using snow tires or traction devices may be
necessary. For Motor Company offers tire cables as a Ford approved
accessory and recommends use of these or SAE class “S” cables. See
your dealer for more information.

Follow these guidelines:
• Do not use tire cables or chains with P255/70R16 size tires.
• Cables or chains should only be used on the rear wheels.
• If you need to use chains, it is recommended that steel wheels (of the

same size and specification) be used, as chains may chip aluminum
wheels.

• Install cables or chains securely, verifying that they do not touch any

wiring, brake lines or fuel lines.

• Avoid overloading your vehicle.
• Do not use cables or chains on dry roads.
• Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph).
• Drive cautiously.
Remove the cables or chains when they are no longer needed.

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

4.0L SOHC V6 engine

Air filter element

FA-1744

Fuel filter

FG-1036

Battery

BXT-65-650

Oil filter

FL-820S

PCV valve

EV-243

Spark plugs*

AGSF-22PP

* Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark
plug gap information.

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REFILL CAPACITIES

Fluid

Ford Part Name Application

Capacity

Brake and clutch
fluid

Motorcraft High
Performance
DOT 3 Motor
Vehicle Brake
Fluid

All

Fill to line on
reservoir

Engine oil
(including filter
change)

Motorcraft SAE
5W-30 Super
Premium Motor
Oil

All

4.7L
(5.0 quarts)

Fuel tank

N/A

All

63.6 L
(16.8 gallons)

Power steering
fluid

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

All

Fill to line on
reservoir

Transmission
fluid

1

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

4-speed manual

2.6L
(5.6 pints)

8

Motorcraft
MERCON

威V ATF

5R55E Automatic
(4x2)

9.5L
(10.0 quarts)

2

5R55E Automatic
(4x4)

9.8L
(10.3 quarts)

2

Transfer case

Motorcraft
MERCON

威 ATF

4WD

1.2L
(1.3 quarts)

3

Engine coolant

4

Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)

4.0L SOHC V6
engine

13.2L
(14.0 quarts)

Front axle
lubricant

Motorcraft SAE
80W-90 Premium
Rear Axle
Lubricant

4x4 vehicles

1.7L (1.8 quarts)

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