2023 Ford Explorer
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Vehicle information
Make: Ford
Model: Explorer
Model year: 2023
Class: Passenger vehicle
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- Towing Capacity & Payload
- Bulb Sizes (Headlight, Tail, Fog)
- Key Fob Programming
- Serpentine Belt Routing & Length
- A/C Refrigerant & Oil
- Torque Specifications
- Wheel Alignment Specifications
- Transmission & Axle Gear Ratios
- Fluid Type Specs
- Transmission Fluid & Service
- Wiper Blade Sizes
- Coolant Capacity & Type
- Oil Capacity & Filter
- Paint Color Codes
- Brake Pad & Rotor Specs
- Tire Size & Pressure
Fluids & capacities · 2.3L I4 EcoBoost
- A/C Refrigerant · R-1234yf
- Brake Fluid · DOT 4 LV (FMVSS 116 DOT 4)0.9 qt / 0.85 L
- Coolant · Motorcraft Orange Prediluted 50/50 (WSS-M97B44-D2)11.5 qt / 10.88 L
- Engine Oil · 5W-30 full synthetic (API SP / ILSAC GF-6A)5.7 qt / 5.39 L
- Front Differential · Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 (WSP-M2C197-A)1.6 qt / 1.51 L
- Power Steering · none — electric power steering
- Rear Differential · Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 synthetic (WSP-M2C192-A)2.7 qt / 2.55 L
- Transfer Case · Motorcraft MERCON ULV (MERCON ULV)1.2 qt / 1.14 L
- Automatic Transmission · Motorcraft MERCON ULV (MERCON ULV)14.8 qt / 14 L
- Washer Fluid · windshield washer fluid1.2 qt / 1.14 L
Source: Open Labor Project · Confirm with your owner's manual
Key torque specs
- ABS Module Bolts7 lb-ft / 10 N·m
- Brake Line Fittings11 lb-ft / 15 N·m
- Caliper Mounting Bolts65 lb-ft / 88 N·m
- Wheel Lug Nuts150 lb-ft / 203 N·m
- Caliper Bracket Bolts - Front88 lb-ft / 120 N·m
- Caliper Slide Pin Bolts26 lb-ft / 35 N·m
- Wheel Bearing Hub Bolts81 lb-ft / 110 N·m
- AC Line Fittings15 lb-ft / 20 N·m
- Compressor Bolts25 lb-ft / 34 N·m
- AC Compressor Bolts18 lb-ft / 25 N·m
- Expansion Valve7 lb-ft / 10 N·m
- Airbag Module Bolts5 lb-ft / 7 N·m
Source: Open Labor Project · Estimated values; verify in the service manual
Maintenance
Service intervals (normal driving)
- Engine oil and filter5,000 mi / 12 mo
- Rotate tires10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Multi-point inspection10,000 mi / 12 mo
- Engine air filter30,000 mi / 36 mo
- Cabin air filter20,000 mi / 24 mo
- Brake fluid36 mo
- Automatic transmission fluid150,000 mi
- Spark plugs100,000 mi
- Engine coolant100,000 mi / 120 mo
- Rear differential fluid150,000 mi
- Transfer case fluid150,000 mi
- Accessory drive belt100,000 mi / 120 mo
- PCV valve100,000 mi
- Fuel filter
Source: Open Labor Project · Draft schedule; your owner's manual is the final word
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Repair costs
Estimated labor times
- 100K Service3–4.5 hr
- 30K Service1.2–2 hr
- 60K Service3–4.2 hr
- 90K Service3–4.5 hr
- ABS Module1.2–2 hr
- ABS Pump2–3 hr
- ABS Tone Ring - Front1.3–1.9 hr
- ABS Tone Ring - Rear1.5–2.3 hr
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Front0.8–1.2 hr
- ABS Wheel Speed Sensor - Rear0.6–1.2 hr
- AC Accumulator1.2–2 hr
- AC Clutch Coil1.4–2 hr
- AC Compressor2.3–3.5 hr
- AC Compressor Clutch2.3–3.5 hr
- AC Compressor Oil Add0.8–1.2 hr
Source: Open Labor Project · Estimates, not book times. Shops may quote differently
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Sources
Fluids, battery, torque, service intervals and estimated labor times: Open Labor Project. Recalls and complaints: NHTSA. Fuel economy and configurations: FuelEconomy.gov.
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