2003 Ford Explorer Sport Owner Guide 5th Printing - Page 259

Maintenance and Specifications • Cables or chains should only be used on the rear wheels. • Install cables or chains securely, verifying that the cables or chains do not touch any wiring, brake lines or fuel lines. • Drive cautiously. If you hear the cables or chains rub or bang against the vehicle, stop and retighten them. If this does not work, remove the cables or chains to prevent vehicle damage. • Avoid overloading your vehicle. • Remove the cables or chains when they are no longer needed. • Do not use cables or chains on dry roads. • Do not exceed 48 km/h (30 mph) with tire cables or chains on your vehicle. Consult your dealer for information on other Ford approved methods of traction control. MOTORCRAFT PART NUMBERS Component Air filter element Fuel filter Battery Oil filter PCV valve Spark plugs* 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 4.6L V8 engine FA-1695 FA-1695 FG-986B FG-986B BXT-65-650 BXT-65-650 FL-820S FL-820S EV-243 F6ZE-6C324-CA AGSF-22PP ** AGSF-32PM * Refer to Vehicle Emissions Control Information (VECI) decal for spark plug gap information. ** If a spark plug is removed for inspection, it must be reinstalled in the same cylinder. If a spark plug needs to be replaced, use only spark plugs with the service number suffix letter as shown on the engine decal. 259 2003 Explorer (exp) Owners Guide (post-2002-fmt) USA English (fus)