Ford Explorer 2002-2005

The Ford Explorer from 2002 to 2005 marked a significant transition for this popular SUV. Built on a unibody platform, it departed from its previous body-on-frame design, improving ride quality and handling. The interior received a makeover, offering more space, comfort, and updated features, making it a more family-friendly vehicle. With seating for up to seven passengers, it accommodated larger families comfortably.

Regarding safety, the 2002-2005 Explorer came equipped with a suite of airbags and advanced safety features, enhancing its crashworthiness. Available in both rear-wheel and four-wheel drive configurations, it continued to offer versatility for on-road and off-road driving. While it didn't abandon its rugged roots entirely, this generation of the Ford Explorer focused on a more car-like driving experience and improved passenger comfort, appealing to a wider range of SUV enthusiasts.

Ford Explorer specification, engine oil capacity, spark plug gap, safety rating, fuel consumption, transmission, and light bulb sizes.

Engine 4.0L 6-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-30
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 19 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 5.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 4.0L 6-Cylinder:0.054”

Engine 4.6L 8-Cylinder SOHC

• Recommended oil viscosity: 5W-20
• Oil certification: API
• Drain plug torque: 10 ft-lbs
• Oil capacity: 6.0 quarts

Spark Plug Gap

• 4.6L 8-Cylinder : 0.054”

Brake Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid
• Capacity: Fill to the line on the reservoir

Fuel

• Capacity: 22.5 gallons (85.2L)

Power Steering Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON ATF
• Capacity: Fill between the MIN and MAX lines on the reservoir

Transmission Fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON V ATF
• Capacity: 12.7 quarts (12.0L)

Transfer case

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON ATF
• Capacity: 1.5 quarts (1.4L)

Coolant

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant (yellow-colored)/VC-7-A (U.S., except C.A., OR, and N.M.), VC-7-B (C.A., OR, and N.M.)/WSSM97B51-A1
• Capacity 
  • 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

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant
• Capacity: 1.8 quarts (1.7L)

Rear axle lubricant

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant
• Capacity: 
• Conventional Axle : 3.5 pints (1.7L)
• Limited-slip axle: 4 3.25 pints (1.5L)

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate
• Capacity: 4.2 quarts (4.0L)

Body hinges, latches, door striker plates and rotors, seat tracks, fuel filler door hinge and spring, hood latch, auxiliary latch, seat tracks

• Type: Multi-Purpose Grease or Multi-Purpose Grease Spray X.G.–4 or XL–5 ESB-M1C93–B

Hydraulic brake fluid and Clutch Fluid (if equipped)

• Type: Motorcraft High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid/ PM-1 ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62–A

Driveshaft, slip spline, universal joints

• Type: Driveshaft, slip spline, universal joints/ XG-1-C or XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B

Automatic transmission

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON V ATF XT-5-QM MERCON V

Power steering fluid

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose ATF XT-2-QDX MERCON

Rear axles

• Type: 75W-140 High Performance Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant/ XY-75W140–QL WSL-M2C192_A

Front axle (4X4)

• Type: Motorcraft SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant/XY-80W90-QL WSP-M2C197-A

Transfer case (4X4)

• Type: Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose ATF / XT-2-QDX MERCON

Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft

• Type: Premium Long-Life Grease: XG-1-C or XG-1-K ESA-M1C75-B

Windshield washer fluid

• Type: Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate: Z.C.–32–A WSB-M8B16–A2

Powertrain

Engine

• 4.0 L Cologne V6
• 4.6 L 16-valve Modular V8

Transmission

• 5-speed M5OD-R1HD manual
• 5-speed 5R55W automatic
• 5-speed 5R55S automatic

Fuel Consumption

Safety Ratings

Front Lights

• Front Fog Light Bulb: 9145
• Front Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157AK
• High Beam Headlight Bulb: 9005
• Low Beam Headlight Bulb: 9006

Rear Lights

• Back Up Light Bulb: 3156K
• Brake Light Bulb
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157K
• Center High Mount Stop Light Bulb: 2825
• License Plate Light Bulb: 168
• Parking Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  • 3157AK
• Rear Turn Signal Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SC
  •  3157K
• Tail Light Bulb:
  • 3157-SCK
  •  3157K

Interior Lights

• Courtesy Light Bulb: 168
• Dome Light Bulb: 578
• Instrument Panel Light Bulb: PC194
• Luggage Compartment Light Bulb: 578
• Map Light Bulb: 578
• Parking Brake Indicator Light Bulb: PC74
• Seat Belt Light Bulb: PC74
• Turn Signal Indicator Light Bulb: PC74