2001 Ford Explorer Owner's Manual - Page 256

Filling station information Information Refer to "Octane Recommendations" in the maintenance and care chapter Fuel tank capacity 66.2L (17.5 gallons) Engine oil capacity (includes filter 4.7L (5.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft change) SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil, Ford specification WSS-M2C153-G. Tire size and pressure Refer to the Certification Label on inside of driver's door. Hood release Pull handle under the instrument panel. 1 13.2L (14.0 quarts) Coolant capacity Power steering fluid capacity Fill to line on reservoir. Use Motorcraft MERCON ATF. 9.5L (10.0 quarts). Use Motorcraft Automatic transmission fluid MERCON V ATF.3 capacity (4x2)2 Automatic transmission fluid 9.8L (10.3 quarts). Use Motorcraft capacity (4x4)2 MERCON V ATF.3 Use either green-colored Motorcraft Premium Engine Coolant or yellow-colored Motorcraft Premium Gold Engine Coolant. DO NOT USE Ford Extended Life Engine Coolant (orange in color). Refer to Adding engine coolant, in the Maintenance and Care chapter. 2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. Transmission fluid requirements are indicated on the dipstick or on the dipstick handle. MERCON and MERCON V are not interchangeable. DO NOT mix MERCON and MERCON V. Refer to your scheduled maintenance guide to determine the correct service interval. 3 Indicates only approximate dry-fill capacity. Some applications may vary based on cooler size and if equipped with an in-tank cooler. The amount of transmission fluid and fluid level should be set by the indication on the dipstick's normal operating range. 1 Item Required fuel 256