Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2005 Explorer v.2 User Manual
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Fluid
Ford Part
Name
Application
Capacity
Transmission
fluid
1
Motorcraft
MERCON
V
ATF
Automatic
transmissions
12.7 quarts
(12.0L)
2
Transfer case
Motorcraft
MERCON
ATF
4WD
1.5 quarts
(1.4L)
Engine coolant
3
Motorcraft
Premium Gold
Engine Coolant
(yellow-colored)
4.0L SOHC V6
engine without
auxiliary climate
control
16.3 quarts
(15.4L)
4.0L SOHC V6
engine with
auxiliary climate
control
18.2 quarts
(17.2L)
4.6L V8 engine
without
auxiliary climate
control
18.6 quarts
(17.6L)
4.6L V8 engine
with auxiliary
climate control
20.1 quarts
(19.0L)
Front axle
lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
80W-90
Premium Rear
Axle Lubricant
4x4 vehicles
1.8 quarts
(1.7L)
Rear axle
lubricant
Motorcraft SAE
75W-140
Synthetic Rear
Axle Lubricant
Conventional
Axle
3.5 pints (1.7L)
Limited slip axle
4
3.25 pints (1.5L)
Windshield
washer fluid
Motorcraft
Premium
Windshield
Washer
Concentrate
All
4.2 quarts
(4.0L)
1
Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. MERCON
and
MERCON
V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and
MERCON
V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance information to
determine the correct service interval.
2005 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
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Maintenance and Specifications
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