2003 Ford Explorer Owner Guide 1st Printing (Spanish) - Page 573
2003 Ford Explorer Manual
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Maintenance and Specifications Item Ford Part Name or equivalent Motorcraft MERCON Multi-Purpose ATF Ford Part Number Ford Specification MERCON Transfer case (4X4) Transfer case Front Output Slip Shaft Windshield washer fluid 1 XT-2-QDX Premium XG-1-C or Long-Life Grease XG-1-K Motorcraft Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate ESA-M1C75-B ZC-32-A WSB-M8B16-A2 Ensure the correct automatic transmission fluid is used. 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. Limited slip differentials must add 118 ml (4 oz) of Additive Friction Modifier XL-3 or equivalent meeting Ford specification EST-M2C118-A to the rear axle whenever the axle has been serviced. ENGINE DATA Engine Cubic inches Required fuel Firing order Spark plug gap 4.0L SOHC V6 engine 245 87 octane 1-4-2-5-3-6 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch) EDIS 9.7:1 4.6L V8 engine 281 87 octane 1-3-7-2-6-5-4-8 1.3-1.4 mm (0.052-0.056 inch) EDIS 9.4:1 2 Ignition system Compression ratio 267