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Maintenance and specifications – FORD 2004 Explorer v.2 User Manual

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• Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables or chains on your

vehicle.

Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of
traction control.

MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS

Component

4.0L SOHC V6 engine

4.6L V8 engine

Air filter element

FA-1695

FA-1695

Fuel filter

2C5E-9155-BB

2C5E-9155-BB

Battery

BXT-65-650

BXT-65-650

Oil filter

FL-820S

FL-820S

PCV valve

1

Spark plugs

2

1

The PCV valve is a critical emission component. It is one of the items

listed in the Scheduled Maintenance Guide and is essential to the life
and performance of your vehicle and to its emissions system.

For PCV valve replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service
technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the PCV valve.

Replace the PCV valve with one that meets Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as a Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement part. The customer warranty may be void
for any damage to the emissions system if such a PCV valve is not
used.

2

For spark plug replacement, see your dealer or a qualified service

technician. Refer to the Scheduled Maintenance Guide for the
appropriate intervals for changing the spark plugs.

Replace the spark plugs with ones that meet Ford material and
design specifications for your vehicle, such as Motorcraft or
equivalent replacement parts. The customer warranty may be
void for any damage to the engine if such spark plugs are not
used.

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

2004 Explorer (exp)
Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt)
USA English
(fus)

Maintenance and Specifications

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