1997 Ford Explorer Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing
1997 Ford Explorer Manual
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- 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 1
contact the Sales Manager or Service Manager at the dealership. 3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center. In the US, contact: Ford Motor Company Customer Assistance Center 300 Renaissance Center P.O. Box 43360 Detroit - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 2
Table of contents General maintenance information Normal schedule Severe duty schedule Owner maintenance checks 3 6 19 38 2 - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 3
control, the non-Ford parts should be equivalent to genuine Ford Motor Company parts in performance and durability. It is the owner's responsibility to determine the equivalency of such parts. Please consult your "Warranty Information Booklet" for complete warranty information. NO COST PCV VALVE - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 4
in severe dust conditions. u Extensive idling, such as police, taxi or door-to-door delivery service. u Off-road operation. u Short trips of less than 16 km (10 miles) when outside temperatures remain below 18°C (0°F). Idling the engine for extended periods will accumulate more hours of use - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 5
information Ford recommends you increase the frequency of oil and filter changes to an interval equivalent to 200 engine hours of use. Since most vehicles are not equipped with hourmeters, it may be necessary for you to approximate your idle time and plan oil/filter changes accordingly. 5 - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 6
(5,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 7
MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect disc brake system - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 8
MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch fluid - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 9
. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 56,000 KILOMETERS (35,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 10
MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect disc brake system - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 11
PCV valve. u Replace spark plugs (5.0 L only). u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Change automatic transmission fluid. u Change automatic transmission fluid. (4R7OW transmission only) u Inspect disc brake - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 12
wheel bearings. u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Change manual transmission oil. u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever studs. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 104,000 KILOMETERS (65,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 13
and lines. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 14
(85,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 15
u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 152,000 KILOMETERS (95,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 16
and lines. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 17
; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. If operating in dusty conditions consult your dealer and/or follow severe duty maintenance schedule. u Replace PCV valve - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 18
Normal schedule u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. u Change automatic transmission fluid. (4R7OW transmission only) u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Change manual transmission oil. u Lubricate throttle kickdown or TV lever ball studs. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 18 - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 19
Control Service are shown in italics. The Severe Duty Schedule provides maintenance intervals for replacing your air cleaner filter if you drive in severe dust conditions. However, the conditions you drive in may require even more frequent air cleaner replacement intervals than those shown. Check - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 20
(6,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 21
20,000 KILOMETERS (12,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 22
30,000 KILOMETERS (18,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 23
and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect disc brake system and lubricate caliper slide rails. u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. u Inspect and lubricate front wheel bearings. u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Change transfer case oil (4x4 - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 24
for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Change manual transmission oil. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint if equipped with grease fittings and lubricate slip yoke (if equipped - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 25
adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Lubricate steering linkage suspension, driveshaft U-joint - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 26
of soot, light surface rust or moisture does not indicate a faulty muffler. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 85,000 KILOMETERS (51,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Change automatic transmission fluid. (5R55E transmission only) 26 - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 27
90,000 KILOMETERS (54,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 28
. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Replace spark plugs . u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect disc brake system - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 29
110,000 KILOMETERS (66,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 30
hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 130,000 KILOMETERS (78,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 31
u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Change automatic transmission fluid. (4R7OW transmission only) Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 32
, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). u Change fuel filter (Recommended but not required for California Certified Vehicles). u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. u Inspect disc brake system and - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 33
(96,000 MILES) u u u u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage. Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 34
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 24,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Rotate tires and adjust air pressure. u Change automatic transmission fluid. (4R7OW transmission only) u Inspect disc brake system - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 35
schedule u Inspect drum brake systems, hoses and lines. DEALER AUTHORIZATION Date: Mileage: 180,000 KILOMETERS (108,000 MILES) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Change engine coolant every 48,000 km (30,000 miles) or 36 months. u Inspect and lubricate automatic transmission shift linkage - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 36
) u Change engine oil and replace oil filter. u Inspect engine cooling system, hoses, and clamps; check coolant strength every 25,000 km (15,000 miles) or 12 months. u Replace air cleaner filter every 50,000 km (30,000 miles) or 30 months. u Replace PCV valve. u Inspect accessory drive belt(s). 36 - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 37
wheel bearings. u Inspect parking brake system for damage and operation. u Change transfer case oil (4x4). u Inspect exhaust system for leaks, damage or loose parts. Remove any foreign material trapped by exhaust system shielding. u Check clutch reservoir fluid level. u Change manual transmission - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 38
travel or "hard to push" brake pedal. u If any slipping or changes in the operation of your transmission occurs, check the transmission fluid level. u Check automatic transmission P(Park) function. u Check parking brake. u Verify proper brake and ABS bulb check response when starting vehicle. 38 - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 39
radiator, heater and air conditioning hoses for leaks or damage. Check for worn tires. Clean body and door drain holes. Flush complete underside of vehicle. Inspect underbody components for damage. Check parking brake system. Check headlamp alignment. Check seat and shoulder belt webbing, buckles - 1997 Ford Explorer | Scheduled Maintenance Guide 1st Printing - Page 40
Owner maintenance checks u Lubricate door rubber weatherstrips. u Clean battery and terminals, check electrolyte level on low maintenance battery. 40
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Your satisfaction is our #1 goal. If you have questions or concerns about your vehicle, we
suggest you follow these steps:
1. Contact your Sales Representative or Service Advisor at your selling/servicing
dealership.
2. If the inquiry or concern remains unresolved, contact the Sales Manager or Service
Manager at the dealership.
3. If the inquiry or concern cannot be resolved at the dealership level, please contact the
Ford Customer Assistance Center.
In the US, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Customer Assistance Center
300 Renaissance Center
P.O. Box 43360
Detroit, Michigan 48243
1-800-392-3673 (FORD)
TDD for the hearing impaired: 1-800-232-5952
In Canada, contact:
Customer Assistance Center
Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited
P.O. Box 2000
Oakville, Ontario L6J 5E4
1-800-565-3673 (FORD)
Outside the US or Canada, contact:
Ford Motor Company
Worldwide Export Operations
1555 Fairlane Drive
Allen Park, Michigan 48101 U.S.A.
Telephone: (313) 594-4857
Fax: (313) 390-0804
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