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2020 Ford Explorer Specs: Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box

Figures for the 2020 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.

Maintenance schedule

Normal service schedule

Use this for ordinary driving.

ServiceWhen
Change engine oil and filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 475

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
Change the engine oil and filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 491

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

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 476

Every 12,500 mi(20,000 km)
Replace engine air filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 1 (PDF), page 476

Every 18,500 mi(30,000 km)
Replace the cabin air filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 492

Every 20,000 mi(32,186 km)
Replace the engine air filter.

Source: Owner’s Manual Printing 3 (PDF), page 492

Every 30,000 mi(48,280 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 3 (PDF), page 493

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 3 (PDF), page 494

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 3 (PDF), page 494

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 3 (PDF), page 494

Inspect frequently, service as required

Fuse box locations & fuse chart

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel

Where to find it

Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel The fuse panel is 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 2 (PDF), page 308

What each fuse protects

FuseAmpsProtectsSource
1—Not usedp.319
210AMoonroof. ERA-GLONAS. eCall. Telematics control unit module. Inverter. Driver door switch pack.p.319
37.5AMemory seat switch. Wireless accessory charger module. Seat switches.p.319
420ANot used (spare)p.319
5—Not usedp.319
610ANot usedp.319
710ASmart data link connector powerp.319
85ATelematics control unit modem. Hands-free liftgate actuation module. Power liftgate module.p.319
10—Not usedp.320
11—Not usedp.320
127.5AClimate control head. Gear shift module.p.320
137.5ASteering column control module. Smart datalink connector. Instrument cluster.p.320
1415ANot used (spare)p.320
1515ASYNC. Integrated control panel.p.320
16—Not usedp.320
177.5AHeadlamp control modulep.320
187.5ANot used (spare)p.320
195AHeadlamp switch. Push button ignition switch.p.320
205AIgnition switch. Telematics control unit module. Key inhibit solenoid lock.p.320
215ANot usedp.320
2330ANot used (spare)p.320
2430AMoonroofp.320
2520ANot used (spare)p.320
2630ANot used (spare)p.320
2730ANot used (spare)p.320
2830ANot used (spare)p.320
2915ANot used (spare)p.320
3110ATerrain management switch. Selectable drive mode switch. Transceiver module.p.321
3220AAudio control modulep.321
33—Not usedp.321
3430ARun/start relayp.321
355ANot used (spare)p.321
3615APark assist module. Image processing module A.p.321
3720ANot used (spare)p.321
3830ALeft-hand rear power window. Right-hand rear power window.p.321

More fuse pages in the manual

Diagrams and printed legends we can’t host. Check the box name printed on a diagram before counting positions.

Not on this page

  • Fluids & capacities: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.
  • Oil life & reset procedures: The manual gives different answers by configuration, so we've left them out.

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