Ford Explorer Sport (2003 year). Manual — part 39

conforming to specifications.

• Your dealership can provide parts and service.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN SERVICING YOUR VEHICLE
• Do not work on a hot engine.
• Make sure that nothing gets caught in moving parts.
• Do not work on a vehicle with the engine running in an enclosed

space, unless you are sure you have enough ventilation.

• Keep all open flames and other lit material away from the battery and

all fuel related parts.

Working with the engine off

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Turn off the engine and remove the key.

3. Block the wheels.

Working with the engine on

1. Set the parking brake and shift to P (Park).

2. Block the wheels.

Do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do
not remove it while the engine is running.

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OPENING THE HOOD

1. Inside the vehicle, pull the hood
release handle.

2. Go to the front of the vehicle and
release the latch located in the
center between the hood and the
grille.

3. Lift the hood.

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4.0L SOHC V6 ENGINE

1. Windshield washer fluid reservoir

2. Automatic transmission fluid dipstick (if equipped)

3. Engine oil filler cap

4. Engine oil dipstick

5. Brake fluid reservoir

6. Power distribution box

7. Clutch fluid reservoir

8. Battery

9. Power steering fluid reservoir

10. Air filter assembly

11. Engine coolant reservoir

1

2

3

4

5

9

8

11

10

6

7

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WINDSHIELD WASHER FLUID

Add fluid to fill the reservoir if the
level is low. In very cold weather, do
not fill the reservoir completely.

Use washer fluid that meets Ford
specifications. Check State or local
regulations for restrictions on the
use of methanol, a common
windshield washer fluid additive.

Do not put washer fluid in the
engine coolant reservoir.

ENGINE OIL

Checking the engine oil

1. Make sure the vehicle is on level ground.

2. Turn the engine off and wait a few minutes.

3. Set the parking brake and place the gearshift in P (Park).

4. Open the hood.

RADIATOR

COOLANT

ONLY

WA

SHER FLUID

O

N L Y

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