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ENGINE
DA
T
A
Engine
3.5L
V6
engine
2.0L
EcoBoost™
engine
Cubic
inches
213
122
Required
fuel
Minimum
87
octane
Minimum
87
octane
Firing
order
1-4-2-5-3-6
1-3-4-2
Ignition
system
EDIS
Coil
on
plug
Spark
plug
gap
0.049–0.053
inch
(1.25–1.35
mm)
0.027-0
.031
inch
(0.70-0.80
mm)
Compression
ratio
10.8:1
9.3:1
Engine
drivebelt
routing
•
3.5L
V6
engine
•
2.0L
EcoBoost™
engine
Maintenance
and
Specifications
404
2012
Explorer
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
1
Table of Contents
1
Introduction
4
Breaking-In Your Vehicle
5
Service Data Recording
7
Event Data Recording
7
Cell Phone Use
9
Vehicle Symbol Glossary
10
Instrument Cluster
12
Warning Lights and Chimes
12
Service Engine Soon Indicator Light
13
Powertrain Malfunction/Reduced Power (RTT) Indicator Light
13
Instrument Cluster
13
Brake System Warning Light
14
Anti-Lock Brake System Indicator Light
14
Airbag Readiness Indicator Light
14
Safety Belt Indicator Light
14
Charging System (RTT) Indicator Light
15
Engine Oil Pressure (RTT) Indicator Light
15
Advancetrac Indicator Light
15
Low Tire Pressure Warning / Low Fuel (RTT) Indicator Light
15
Engine Coolant Temperature (RTT) Indicator Light
16
Speed Control (RTT) Indicator Light
16
Adaptive Cruise Control (RTT) Indicator Light
16
Door Ajar (RTT) Indicator Light
16
Liftgate Ajar (RTT) Indicator Light
17
Low Washer Fluid (RTT) Indicator Light
17
Grade Assist (RTT) Indicator Light
17
Transmission Tow/Haul Feature (RTT) Indicator Light
17
Hill Descent (RTT) Indicator Light
18
Heads up Display
18
Key-In-Ignition Warning Chime
18
Headlamps on Warning Chime / Parking Brake on Chime
18
Gauges
19
Tachometer
19
Multifunction Display
19
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge
20
4WD Gauge
20
Speedometer
20
Fuel Gauge
20
Base Message Center
22
Main Menu
23
Optional Message Center
26
Menu Control
27
Display Mode
28
Distance to Empty (DTE) + Fuel Gauge + Bar Tachometer
28
Round Analog Tachometer + Fuel Gauge
29
Round Analog Tachometer + Fuel Gauge + Engine Coolant Temp. Gauge
29
Intelligent 4WD (if Equipped) + Other Gauges
29
Selectshift Automatic Transmission (SST)
30
Trip 1 & 2
30
Standard Trip Display
31
Enhanced Trip Display
31
Fuel Economy
32
Inst. Fuel Economy
32
XX Min Fuel History
32
Settings/Vehicle Settings
33
Information Mode
35
System Warnings and Status Messages
36
Entertainment Systems
48
Battery Management
48
Myford System
48
Language Setting
49
Radio
49
Setting the Clock
49
Audio Settings
50
Radio Options
50
Radio Reception Factors
51
SIRIUS Satellite Radio
51
SIRIUS Options
52
Satellite Radio Information
53
Satellite Radio Reception Factors
53
SIRIUS Satellite Radio Service
53
Troubleshooting Tips (Sirius)
54
CD Options
55
Playing a Disc
55
CD Tips
56
Auxiliary Input Jack (Line In)
57
Media Hub
58
USB Port
58
Myford Touch
59
Phone
59
Sync
59
Climate Controls
60
Manual Heating and Air Conditioning
60
Single Zone Manual System with Rear Climate Controls
60
Rear Climate Controls
61
For Maximum Cooling Performance in MAX A/C Mode
62
To Aid in Side Window Defogging/Demisting in Cold Weather
62
Automatic Temperature Control Systems
63
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) Sony System
63
Temperature Conversion
63
Dual Automatic Temperature Control (DATC) System with Mytemp
65
For Maximum Cooling Performance
67
Auxiliary Passenger Climate Control
68
Auxiliary System
68
Rear Window Defroster
68
Automatic Climate Control
69
Manual Climate Control
69
Remote Start Climate Operation
69
Cabin Air Filter
70
Lights
71
Autolamp Control
71
Autolamp Delay System
71
Headlamp Control
71
Fog Lamp Control
72
High Beams
72
Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)
73
Flash-To-Pass
73
Panel Dimmer Control
73
Aiming the Headlamps
74
Dome Lamp Control
74
Vertical Aim Adjustment
74
Lane Change
76
Turn Signal Control
76
Front Row Map Lamps
77
Interior Lamps
77
Second Row Dome/Courtesy Lamps
77
Second Row Dome/Map Lamps
77
Battery Saver
78
Bulb Replacement
78
Lamp Assembly Condensation
78
Third Row Cargo Lamp
78
Using the Right Bulbs
79
Replacing Headlamp Bulbs
80
Replacing Front Parking Lamp/Turn Signal Bulbs
81
Replacing HID Headlamp Bulbs
81
Replacing Sidemarker Bulbs
82
Replacing Turn/Backup Lamp Bulbs
83
Replacing Tail/Brake Lamp Bulbs
84
Replacing Fog Lamp Bulbs
85
Replacing High-Mount Brake Lamp Bulb
85
Replacing License Plate Lamp Bulb
85
Driver Controls
86
Rain-Sensing Wipers
86
Speed Dependent Wipers
86
Windshield Wiper
86
Rear Window Wiper/Washer Controls
87
Windshield Washer
87
Windshield Wiper Rainlamp Feature
87
Steering Wheel Adjustment
88
Tilt/Telescope Steering Wheel
88
Illuminated Visor Mirror
89
Overhead Console
89
Slide-On-Rod Feature
89
Storage Compartment
89
Auxiliary Power Points (12V DC)
90
Center Console
90
Rear Center Console Features
90
Power Point (110V AC)
91
One-Touch down
93
One-Touch up or down (Front Windows)
93
Power Windows
93
Accessory Delay
94
Bounce-Back
94
Security Override
94
Window Lock
94
Automatic Dimming Interior Rear View Mirror
95
Interior Mirror
95
Exterior Mirrors
96
Heated Outside Mirrors
96
Memory Feature
96
Power Side View Mirrors
96
Blind Spot Mirrors
97
Fold-Away Mirrors
97
Powerfold Mirrors
97
Signal Indicator Mirrors
97
Power Adjustable Foot Pedals
98
Using Speed Control
98
Disengaging Speed Control
99
Increasing/Reducing Speed While Using Speed Control
99
Resuming a Set Speed
99
Setting Speed Control
99
Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
100
Turning off Speed Control
100
Setting Adaptive Cruise Control
101
Following a Vehicle
102
Disengaging Adaptive Cruise Control
103
Overriding Adaptive Cruise Control
103
Setting the Gap Distance
103
Changing the Set Speed
104
Hilly Condition Usage
104
Low Speed Automatic Cancellation
104
Resuming the Set Speed
104
Detection Issues
105
ACC Not Available
106
Blocked Sensor
107
Audio Control Features
108
Steering Wheel Controls
108
Switching to Normal Cruise Control
108
Cluster Display Control Features
109
Navigation/Sync System Hands-Free Control Features
109
Dual Panel Moon Roof and Power Sunscreen
110
Moonroof
110
To Close the Sunscreen
110
To Open the Dual Panel Moon Roof
110
To Open the Sunscreen
110
Car2U Home Automation System
111
Universal Garage Door Opener
111
Types of Garage Door Openers (Rolling Code and Fixed Code)
112
Rolling Code Programming
113
Fixed Code Programming
114
Erasing the Car2U Home Automation System Buttons
116
Positive Retention Floor Mat
117
Cargo Area Features
118
Cargo Net
118
Manual Liftgate
119
Utility Hook
119
Power Liftgate
120
To Power Open or Close the Liftgate from the Instrument Panel
121
To Power Open or Close the Liftgate with the Transmitter
121
To Power Open the Liftgate with Outside Liftgate Control Button
122
Obstacle Detection
123
To Manually Operate the Liftgate
123
To Set the Height of the Open Liftgate
123
Resetting the Power Liftgate
124
Roof Rack System
124
Locks and Security
126
Keys
126
Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (Ikts)
126
Intelligent Access Key (IA Key)
126
Mykey
127
Create a Mykey
128
Programming Mykey Optional Settings
128
Clear Mykey
129
Check Mykey System Status
129
Using Mykey with Remote Start Systems
129
Mykey Troubleshooting
131
Power Door Locks
133
Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT)
133
Smart Unlocks for Intelligent Access Keys (IA Key)
133
Autolock Feature
134
Autounlock Feature
134
Remote Entry System
135
Childproof Door Locks
135
Intelligent Access
136
Unlocking the Doors/Two-Stage Unlock
137
Activating Intelligent Access at the Front Doors
137
Activating Intelligent Access at the Liftgate
137
Push Button Start
137
Locking the Doors
138
Car Finder
138
Sounding a Panic Alarm
138
Opening the Power Liftgate
138
Programming the Memory Feature to the Transmitter
139
Deprogramming the Memory Feature from the Transmitter
139
Replacing the Battery (Transmitter)
140
Replacing Lost Intelligent Access Keys (IA Keys)
141
How to Reprogram Your Intelligent Access Keys (IA Keys)
141
Illuminated Entry
141
Illuminated Exit
142
Remote Start
142
Accessory Mode Battery Saver for Intelligent Access Keys
142
Starting the Engine with Remote Start
143
Extending the Engine Run Time
144
Turning the Engine off after Using Remote Start
144
Securicode Keyless Entry System
145
Erasing Personal Code
146
Anti-Scan Feature
146
Unlocking and Locking the Doors Using Keyless Entry
146
Securilock Passive Anti-Theft System
147
Replacement of Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (IKT) or Access Keys
148
Programming Spare Integrated Keyhead Transmitter (IKT) Keys
148
Programming Spare Intelligent Access Keys
150
Perimeter Alarm System
151
Perimeter Alarm Issues
152
Seating and Safety Restraints
153
Adjustable Head Restraints
153
Front Seats
153
Adjusting the Front Manual Seat
155
Tilting Head Restraints
155
Adjusting the Front Power Seat
156
Using the Manual Lumbar Support
156
Dual Setting Heated Seats
158
Using the Power Lumbar Support
158
Three-Position Heated and Cooled Seats
159
Climate Controlled Seats Air Filter Replacement
160
Easy Entry/Exit Feature
162
Rear Seats
163
Second and Third Row Head Restraints
163
Second Row Outboard Seat Head Restraints
163
Second Row Center Seat Head Restraint
164
Third Row Head Restraints
164
Accessing the Third Row Seats
165
Adjusting Second Row Bucket and Bench Seat Back
165
Adjusting Second Row Seats
165
2Nd Row Power Fold and Tumble Seat (Six–Passenger Vehicles Only)
168
Exiting the Third Row Seat
168
Stowing the Third Row Seat (Manual Seat)
170
Unstowing the Third Row Seat
171
Powerfold 3Rd-Row Seat
173
Folding the Head Restraints Manually
174
Personal Safety System
174
Driver and Passenger Dual-Stage Airbag Supplemental Restraints
175
Front Crash Severity Sensor
175
Driver’s Seat Position Sensor
176
Front Passenger Sensing System
176
Front Safety Belt Usage Sensors
176
Determining if the Personal Safety System Is Operational
177
Front Safety Belt Energy Management Retractors
177
Front Safety Belt Pretensioners
177
Safety Belt System
178
Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
179
Restraint of Pregnant Women
180
Safety Belt Locking Modes
180
How to Disengage the Automatic Locking Mode
181
How to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
181
When to Use the Automatic Locking Mode
181
Rear Inflatable Safety Belt
182
Energy Management Feature — Front Outboard
184
Safety Belt Pretensioner
184
Front Safety Belt Height Adjustment
185
Safety Belt Extension Assembly
185
Belt-Minder
186
Safety Belt Warning Light and Indicator Chime
186
Deactivating/Activating the Belt-Minder Feature
189
Airbag Supplemental Restraint System (SRS)
191
Important SRS Precautions
191
Children and Airbags
193
How Does the Airbag Supplemental Restraint System Work?
193
Passenger Airbag Status Indicator
196
If the Airbag Readiness Light Is Lit
198
Determining if the SRS System Is Operational
199
Seat-Mounted Side Airbag System
200
Safety Canopy System
202
How Does the Safety Canopy System Work?
203
Determining if the System Is Operational
204
Important Child Restraint Precautions
205
Safety Restraints for Children
205
SOS Post-Crash Alert System
205
Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children
206
Recommendations for Attaching Child Safety Restraints for Children
208
Transporting Children
209
Infant And/Or Toddler Seats
210
Safety Seats for Children
210
Installing Child Safety Seats with Combination Lap and Shoulder Belts
211
Attaching Child Safety Seats with LATCH Attachments
216
Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the Outboard Seating Positions
217
Attaching Child Safety Seats with Tether Straps
218
Combining Safety Belt and LATCH Lower Anchors
218
Child Booster Seats
222
When Children Should Use Booster Seats
222
Types of Booster Seats
223
The Importance of Shoulder Belts
224
Child Restraint and Safety Belt Maintenance
225
Tires, Wheels and Loading
226
Notice to Utility Vehicle and Truck Owners
226
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System
227
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles
228
Tire Information
229
Traction AA a B C
229
Treadwear
229
Uniform Tire Quality Grading
229
Glossary of Tire Terminology
230
Temperature a B C
230
Tire Inflation
231
Maximum Permissible Inflation Pressure
232
Inspecting Your Tires and Wheel Valve Stems
233
Tire Care
233
Damage
234
Tire Wear
234
Tire Replacement Requirements
235
U.S. DOT Tire Identification Number (TIN)
235
Highway Hazards
237
Tire and Wheel Alignment
238
Tire Rotation
238
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall
239
Information on “P” Type Tires
239
Additional Information on the Tire Sidewall for “LT” Type Tires
242
Information on “T” Type Tires
243
Location of the Tire Label
243
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
244
Changing Tires with a TPMS
245
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
245
When Your Temporary Spare Tire Is Installed
245
When You Believe Your System Is Not Operating Properly
246
How Temperature Affects Your Tire Pressure
247
When Inflating Your Tires
247
Snow Tires and Cables
248
Vehicle Loading - with and Without a Trailer
248
Base Curb Weight
249
Payload
249
Vehicle Curb Weight
249
Cargo Weight
250
GAW (Gross Axle Weight)
250
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating)
251
GVW (Gross Vehicle Weight)
251
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating)
251
GCW (Gross Combined Weight)
253
GCWR (Gross Combined Weight Rating)
253
Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight
253
Tongue Load or Fifth Wheel King Pin Weight
253
Steps for Determining the Correct Load Limit
254
Loading Instructions for Owners of Pick-Up Trucks
255
Trailer Towing
256
Trailer Hitch Cover
257
Hitches
258
Preparing to Tow
258
Weight-Distributing Hitch
258
Safety Chains
259
Trailer Brakes
259
Trailer Lamps
259
Driving While You Tow
260
Recreational Towing
260
Trailer Towing Tips
260
Four-Wheel Drive (4WD)
261
Front-Wheel Drive (FWD)
261
Driving
262
Starting
262
Positions of the Ignition
262
Preparing to Start Your Vehicle
262
Important Safety Precautions (Starting)
263
Starting the Engine
265
Push Button Start System
265
Ignition Modes
265
Back-Up Method of Starting
267
Fast Restart Feature
267
Switching the Vehicle off When Not in P (Park)
267
Absence of the Intelligent Access Key
267
Engine Block Heater
268
Guarding against Exhaust Fumes
268
Brakes
270
How to Use the Engine Block Heater
270
Four-Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
270
Brake Assist
271
ABS Warning Lamp
271
Brake over Accelerator
271
Parking Brake
272
Advancetrac with Roll Stability Control (RSC) System
273
Traction Control System (TCS)
275
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
275
Roll Stability Control (RSC)
276
Curve Control
276
Turning Traction Control off
277
Advancetrac Features
277
Trailer Sway Control
278
Disabling Trailer Sway Control
278
Hill Descent Control
279
Enabling Hill Descent Control and Setting the Descent Speed
279
Steering
280
Hill Descent Modes
280
Preparing to Drive
281
Brake-Shift Interlock
282
Automatic Transmission Operation
283
Automatic Transmission Adaptive Learning
283
Gearshift Positions of the 6–Speed Automatic Transmission
284
P (Park)
284
R (Reverse)
284
N (Neutral)
284
D (Drive) with Overdrive
285
D (Drive) with Tow on
285
D (Drive) with Grade Assist
286
L (Low)
286
M (Manual)
287
Understanding Your Selectshift Automatic Transmission (SST)
287
Recommended Shift Speeds
287
Hill Start Assist (HSA)
288
Reverse Sensing System
289
Rear-View Camera System
291
Active Guidelines and Fixed Guidelines
291
Visual Park Aid Alert
292
Manual Zoom
292
Rear Camera Delay
293
Collision Warning System
295
Collision Warning System Limitations
296
Active Park Assist (APA)
298
Activating/Deactivating Collision Warning System
298
Automatic Search for Parking Space
299
Automatic Steering into Parking Space
300
APA Finished
301
APA Troubleshooting
302
Why Doesn’t APA Position the Vehicle Where I Want in the Space?
303
Driving with Blind Spot Mirrors
304
Blind Spot Information System (BLIS) with Cross Traffic Alert (CTA)
305
BLIS Detection Limitations
306
BLIS False Alerts
306
Cross Traffic Alert (CTA) System Operation
307
CTA Detection Limitations
308
CTA False Alerts
308
CTA and Reverse Sensing System (RSS) Interaction
309
BLIS And/Or CTA On/Off and Disable Operation
309
BLIS And/Or CTA Fault Operation
309
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Syste
311
Trailer Tow False Alerts
311
Driving Off-Road with Truck and Utility Vehicles
311
If Your Vehicle Goes off the Edge of the Pavement
312
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck
313
Emergency Maneuvers
313
Sand
314
Mud and Water
314
Driving on Hilly or Sloping Terrain
315
Driving on Snow and Ice
316
Maintenance and Modifications
317
Terrain Management
318
Driving through Water
319
Roadside Emergencies
320
Getting Roadside Assistance
320
Hazard Flasher Control
322
Fuel Pump Shut-Off
322
Fuses and Relays
323
Standard Fuse Amperage Rating and Color
323
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
324
Power Distribution Box
327
Changing the Tires
332
Dissimilar Spare Tire/Wheel Information
332
Stopping and Securing the Vehicle
334
Removing the Spare Tire and Jack
335
Tire Change Procedure
337
Stowing the Mini-Spare and Jack
338
Stowing the Flat Tire
339
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
340
Running out of Fuel
340
Jump Starting
341
Connecting the Jumper Cables
342
Jump Starting Procedure
343
Removing the Jumper Cables
343
Wrecker Towing
344
Emergency Towing
345
Customer Assistance
346
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
353
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)
353
Cleaning
354
Washing the Exterior
354
Waxing
355
Paint Chips
355
Aluminium Wheels and Wheel Covers
355
Engine Cleaning
356
Plastic (Non-Painted) Exterior Parts Cleaning
357
Windows and Wiper Blades Cleaning
357
Instrument Panel/Interior Trim and Cluster Lens Cleaning
358
Interior Cleaning
359
Leather Seats Cleaning
360
Underbody Cleaning
360
Maintenance and Specifications
362
Precautions When Servicing Your Vehicle
362
Opening the Hood
363
Components in the Engine Compartment
364
Checking and Adding Washer Fluid for the Liftgate
366
Windshield Washer Fluid
366
Changing the Rear Window Wiper Blade
367
Changing the Wiper Blades
367
Checking the Engine Oil
368
Adding Engine Oil
369
Engine Oil and Filter Recommendations
369
Battery Care
371
Battery Management System
373
Electrical Accessory Installation
373
Checking Engine Coolant
375
Adding Engine Coolant
376
Coolant Refill Capacity
378
Recycled Engine Coolant
378
Severe Climates
378
Engine Fluid Temperature Management
379
Fail-Safe Cooling
380
Fuel Filter
381
When Fail-Safe Mode Is Activated
381
Fuel Information
382
Refueling
383
Easy Fuel “No Cap” Fuel System
384
Choosing the Right Fuel
385
Octane Recommendations
385
Fuel Quality
386
Refilling with a Portable Fuel Container
387
Essentials of Good Fuel Economy
388
Filling the Tank
388
Fuel Measuring Techniques
388
Calculating Fuel Economy
389
Driving Style — Good Driving and Fuel Economy Habits
389
Emission Control System
391
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)
392
Readiness for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) Testing
393
Brake Fluid
394
Transmission Fluid
394
Adjusting Automatic Transmission Fluid Levels
396
Checking Automatic Transmission Fluid (6F35)
396
Air Filter
397
Changing the Air Filter Element
397
Vehicle Storage
398
Motorcraft Part Numbers
400
Maintenance Product Specifications and Capacities
401
Engine Data
404
Engine Drivebelt Routing
404
Identifying Your Vehicle
405
Safety Compliance Certification Label
405
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
405
Transmission Code Designations
406
Accessories
407
Ford Extended Service Plan
409
Scheduled Maintenance
413
Owner Checks and Services
416
Multi-Point Inspection
417
Intelligent Oil Life Monitor
419
Normal Scheduled Maintenance and Log
419
Maintenance Schedule Log
422
Special Operating Conditions
425
Special Operating Condition Log
428
California Fuel Filter Replacement
430
Hot Climate Oil Change Intervals
430
Normal Vehicle Axle Maintenance
430
Police/Taxi/Livery Vehicle Axle Maintenance
430
Engine Coolant Change Record
431
Index
432
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Model
2012 Explorer
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Language
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