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Owner’s manual specs

2019 Ford Explorer Specs: Oil Capacity, Fluids, Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box

Figures for the 2019 Ford Explorer, copied from Ford’s own owner’s manual. Every one links to the manual page it came from.

From the manufacturer’s manuals. Every figure here is copied from the manufacturer's own manual, with a link to the page it came from. Where a manual is unclear or contradicts itself, we leave the figure out.

Engines in this manual: 2.3L ECOBOOST, 3.5L DURATEC, 3.5L ECOBOOST. Figures that differ by engine say which engine they are for.

Fluids & capacities

2.3L ECOBOOST

3.5L DURATEC

Automatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico)

Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC / WSS-M2C938-A MERCON® LV

Applies to: 3.5L DURATEC; Automatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico)

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 353

3.5L ECOBOOST

Automatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico)

Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid XT-10-QLVC / WSS-M2C938-A MERCON® LV

Applies to: 3.5L ECOBOOST™; Automatic transmission fluid (U.S. and Mexico)

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 357

Maintenance schedule

Normal service schedule

Use this for ordinary driving.

ServiceWhen
Change engine oil and filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 499

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
Replace cabin air filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 500

Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 500

Every 30,000 mi(48,000 km)

Severe service schedule

Use this if you tow, idle a lot, drive short trips in the cold, or run in dust.

ServiceWhen
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart.

Applies to: Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 501

As required
Change engine oil and filter.

Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 502

Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km)
Replace cabin air filter.

Applies to: Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 502

Inspect frequently, service as required
Replace engine air filter.

Applies to: Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 502

Inspect frequently, service as required

Oil life & reset procedures

Oil change indicator reset

Before you start

  • Use the information display controls on the steering wheel to reset the oil change indicator.
  • From the main menu scroll to:

Steps

  1. Press the right arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the following message. [Settings]
  2. Press the right arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the following message. [Vehicle]
  3. Press the right arrow button, then from this menu scroll to the following message. [Oil Life]
  4. Press and hold the OK button until the instrument cluster displays the following message. Reset Successful [Hold OK to Reset]

You’ll know it worked: When the oil change indicator resets the instrument cluster displays 100%. Remaining Life {00}%

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 2 (PDF), page 288

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

Where to find it

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is located under the instrument panel to the left of the steering column.

to access the fuse panel if you remove the finish trim piece.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 276

What each fuse protects

FuseAmpsProtectsSource
1—Not usedp.277
2—Memory seat switch (lumbar power)p.277
3—Driver unlock relayp.277
4—Aftermarket electronic brake controllerp.277
5—Rear heated seat modulep.277
6—Not usedp.277
7—Not usedp.277
8—Not usedp.277
9—Not usedp.277
10—Embedded modem. Hands free liftgate.p.277
11—Rear climate control module. Securicode™ keyless entry keypad. Power liftgate module.p.277
12—Front climate control modulep.278
13—Instrument cluster. Smart data link. Steering column control module.p.278
14—Extended power modulep.278
15—Smart datalink connector power. Heads up display.p.278
16—Not usedp.278
17—Electronic finish panelp.278
18—Push button start switch. Ignition switch. Key inhibit.p.278
19—Transmission control switchp.278
20—Not usedp.278
21—Terrain management switch. Heads up display. Humidity sensor.p.278
22—Occupant classification sensorp.278
23—Delayed accessory power. Power windows. Moonroof. Folding mirror relay. DC inverter. Window/moonroof switch illumination.p.278
24—Central lock relayp.278
25—Left-hand front smart window motor. Door zone module.p.278
26—Right-hand front smart window motor. Door zone module.p.278
27—Moonroofp.278
28—Sony amplifier - 10 channelp.279
29—Sony amplifier - 14 channelp.279
30—Not usedp.279
31—Not usedp.279
32—SYNC module. GPS module. Display. Radio frequency receiver.p.279
33—Radiop.279
34—Starter relayp.279
35—Restraints control module. Extended power module.p.279
36—Lane departure warning module. Auto high beam. EC mirrors. Rear heated seats.p.279
37—Heated steering wheelp.279
38—Left-hand front window motor. Rear power window motors.p.279

Power Distribution Box

Where to find it

The power distribution box is located in the engine compartment.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 271

What each fuse protects

FuseAmpsProtectsSource
1—Powertrain control module powerp.272
2—Engine emissions (MIL)p.272
3—A/C clutch control relay coil. Variable Air Conditioning Compressor. Active grille shutters.p.272
4—Ignition coilsp.272
5—Not usedp.272
6—Not usedp.272
7—Not usedp.272
8—Not usedp.272
9—Not usedp.272
10—Heated mirrorsp.272
11—Not usedp.272
12—Heated rear windowp.272
13—Not usedp.272
14—Powertrain control module relayp.272
15—Horn relay powerp.272
16—A/C clutch relay powerp.272
17—Rear heated window and heated mirrors relayp.272
18—Rear blower motor relayp.272
19—Not usedp.272
20—Left hand side cooling fan relayp.272
21—Cooling fans series/parallel relayp.272
22—Electronic fan relay 2. 272p.272
23—Not usedp.273
24—Right hand side electronic cooling fan 3 relayp.273
25—Not usedp.273
26—Anti-lock brake system valvesp.273
27—Trailer tow battery charge relay powerp.273
28—Not usedp.273
29—Starter relayp.273
30—Not usedp.273
31—Electric power-assisted steeringp.273
32—Anti-lock brake system modulep.273
33—Powertrain control module (Ignition Switch Position - Run)p.273
34—Blind spot information system. Adaptive cruise control. Front view camera. Rear camera.p.273
35—Not usedp.273
36—Blower motor relayp.273
37—Trailer tow battery charge relayp.273
38—A/C compressor clutch relayp.273
39—Horn relayp.273
40—Not usedp.273
41—Rear blower motorp.273
42—Not usedp.273
43—Front blower motor. 273p.273
44—Voltage quality module busp.274
45—Electronic fan relay 1p.274
46—Trailer tow brake controllerp.274
47—Not usedp.274
48—Body control module RP1 busp.274
49—Not usedp.274
50—Body control module RP2 busp.274
51—Electronic fan relay 3p.274
52—Anti-lock brake system pumpp.274
53—Not usedp.274
54—Not usedp.274
55—Not usedp.274
56—Power inverterp.274
57—Not usedp.274
58—Not usedp.274
59—Not usedp.274
60—Power point (front console bin)p.274
61—Not usedp.274
62—Power point (instrument panel)p.274
63—Fuel pumpp.274
64—Not usedp.274
65—Power point (2nd row) (without USB charger)p.274
66—Not used. 274p.274
67—Power point (cargo area)p.275
68—Not usedp.275
69—Power liftgatep.275
70—Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop and direction indicator lampsp.275
71—Not usedp.275
72—Heated/cooled seatsp.275
73—Driver seat module. Driver seat power.p.275
74—Passenger seat powerp.275
75—Front wiper motorp.275
76—Not usedp.275
77—Not usedp.275
78—3rd row power folding seat module relayp.275
79—Starter relayp.275
80—Not usedp.275
81—Trailer tow back-up lamp relayp.275
82—Steering column lock (if equipped)p.275
83—Brake on/off switchp.275
84—Not usedp.275
85—2nd row USB charger (if equipped)p.275
86—Not usedp.275
87—Not usedp.275
88—Not used. 275p.275
89—Not usedp.276
90—Not usedp.276
91—Not usedp.276
92—Multi-contour seat module relayp.276
93—Alternator sensep.276
94—Rear washer relayp.276
95—Rear wiper relayp.276
96—Powertrain control module relay coil powerp.276
97—Rain sensorp.276
98—2nd row seat motorsp.276
99—Trailer tow parking lamp relayp.276

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