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1997 Ford Explorer Manual

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Maintenance recommendations POWER STEERING FLUID Check the level of the power steering fluid at least twice per year. The fluid level may be checked when the fluid is either HOT or COLD. Use only Ford Premium Power Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582-AA or an equivalent Type F fluid that meets Ford specification ESW-M2C33-F and has a Ford registration number ( an eight digit number beginning with 2P) printed on the fluid container. For more information on power steering maintenance, refer to Checking and adding power steering fluid in the Maintenance and care chapter of the "Owner Guide". NOT DO ERFILL OV ING POW ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND IGNITION MAINTENANCE Battery and cables Visually inspect the battery and battery cables every three months or 5,000 km (3,000 miles), whichever occurs first. Any signs of corrosion on the cable-to-battery post connections, battery case or carrier should be removed with a baking soda and water solution. Be sure that none of the cleaning solution enters the battery through the vent openings. Rinse with clean water and dry thoroughly. Apply a small quantity of Ford Silicone Lubricant or an 14 STE ER U ER FL ID MAX MIN

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POWER STEERING FLUID
Check the level of the power
steering fluid at least twice per
year. The fluid level may be
checked when the fluid is either
HOT or COLD.
Use only Ford Premium Power
Steering Fluid E6AZ-19582–AA or
an equivalent Type F fluid that
meets Ford specification
ESW-M2C33–F and has a Ford
registration number ( an eight digit
number beginning with 2P) printed
on the fluid container.
For more information on power
steering maintenance, refer to
Checking and adding power
steering fluid
in the
Maintenance
and care
chapter of the “Owner
Guide”.
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM AND
IGNITION MAINTENANCE
Battery and cables
Visually inspect the battery and
battery cables every three months
or 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
whichever occurs first. Any signs
of corrosion on the
cable-to-battery post connections,
battery case or carrier should be
removed with a baking soda and
water solution. Be sure that none
of the cleaning solution enters the
battery through the vent openings.
Rinse with clean water and dry
thoroughly. Apply a small quantity
of Ford Silicone Lubricant or an
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