Owner’s manual specs
2023 Ford Explorer Specs: Maintenance Schedule & Fuse Box
Figures for the 2023 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.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Change the engine oil and filter. | At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display |
| Replace the cabin air filter. | Every 20,000 mi(32,000 km) |
| Replace the engine air filter. | 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.
| Service | When |
|---|---|
| Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the instrument cluster display and perform services listed in the Normal Scheduled Maintenance chart. Applies to: Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier | As required |
| Change engine oil and filter. Applies to: Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads | Every 5,000 mi(8,000 km) |
| Replace cabin air filter. Applies to: Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier | Inspect frequently, service as required |
| Replace engine air filter. Applies to: Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier | 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.
What each fuse protects
| Fuse | Amps | Protects | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | Not used | p.311 |
| 3 | 7.5A | Memory seat switch. Wireless accessory charger module. Seat switches. | p.311 |
| 4 | 20A | Not used (spare) | p.311 |
| 5 | — | Not used | p.311 |
| 6 | 10A | Not used | p.311 |
| 7 | 10A | Smart data link connector power | p.311 |
| 10 | — | Not used | p.312 |
| 11 | — | Not used | p.312 |
| 12 | 7.5A | Climate control head. Gear shift module. | p.312 |
| 13 | 7.5A | Steering column control module. Smart datalink connector. Instrument cluster. | p.312 |
| 14 | 15A | Not used (spare) | p.312 |
| 15 | 15A | SYNC. Integrated control panel. | p.312 |
| 16 | — | Not used | p.312 |
| 17 | 7.5A | Headlamp control module | p.312 |
| 20 | 5A | Ignition switch. Telematics control unit module. Key inhibit solenoid lock. | p.312 |
| 21 | 5A | Not used | p.312 |
| 22 | 5A | Not used (spare) | p.312 |
| 23 | 30A | Not used (spare) | p.312 |
| 24 | 30A | Moonroof | p.312 |
| 25 | 20A | Not used (spare) | p.312 |
| 26 | 30A | Not used (spare) | p.312 |
| 27 | 30A | Not used (spare) | p.312 |
| 28 | 30A | Not used (spare) | p.312 |
| 32 | 20A | Audio control module | p.313 |
| 33 | — | Not used | p.313 |
| 34 | 30A | Run/start relay | p.313 |
| 36 | 15A | Park assist module. Image processing module A. | p.313 |
| 37 | 20A | Not used (spare) | p.313 |
| 38 | 30A | Left-hand rear power window. Right-hand rear power window. | p.313 |
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.