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2022 FORD Explorer Specifications Guidelines

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2022 FORD Explorer Specifications Guidelines

The 2022 Ford Explorer is a great example of innovation and speed. It has all the qualities that make an SUV modern. This versatile car combines cutting-edge technology with strong engineering to make the driving experience both exciting and smooth. There are several powerful engine choices for the Explorer, so drivers can make their ride fit their needs and preferences. The interior was carefully thought out to be comfortable and easy to use. There are large seats and high-tech entertainment systems that keep people connected and entertained during the trip. There is a suite of driver-assistance tools that put safety first and give you peace of mind on every trip. The 2022 Ford Explorer sets a new bar for excellence in the SUV market with its sleek design and impressive specs. It promises an exciting driving experience for those who want the perfect mix of style, performance, and functionality.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 2.3L ECOBOOST™

Engine 2.3L EcoBoost
Compression ratio. 10:1
Displacement. 138 in³ (2,261 cm³)
Firing order. 1-3-4-2
Ignition system. Coil on plug
Spark plug gap. 0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)

Drivebelt Routing 2.3L EcoBoost Engine2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 1

  1. The long drive belt is on the first pulley groove closest to the engine.
  2. The short drive belt is on the second pulley groove farthest from the engine.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 3.0L, ST

Item Description
Configuration. 60 degree V6
Bore x stroke. 3.36 in (85.4 mm) bore x 3.39 in (86 mm stroke
Displacement. 180 in³ (2,956 cm³)
Compression ratio. 9.5:1
Firing order. 1-4-2-5-3-6
Spark plug gap. 0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)
Horsepower. 400 hp1
Torque. 415 lb.ft1
Redline. 6500 RPM
Valvetrain. Overhead cam – roller finger followers
Ignition. Coil on plug
Throttle body. 2.4 in (60 mm)
Pistons. Cast aluminum
Crankshaft. Forged steel
Connecting rods. Forged steel
Induction. Twin-turbocharged
Maximum Boost. 18.0 psi (124 kPa)
Exhaust system. Dual 2.16 in (55 mm) exhaust with quad 3 in (76 mm) chrome tips

Drivebelt Routing2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 2

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 3.3L

Engine 3.3L
Compression ratio. 9.5:1
Displacement. 180 in³ (2,956 cm³)
Firing order. 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system. Coil on plug
Spark plug gap. 0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)

Drivebelt Routing2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 3

  1. The long drive belt is on the second pulley groove farthest from the engine.
  2. The short drive belt is on the first pulley groove closest to the engine.

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS – 3.3L, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)

Engine 3.3L HEV
Compression ratio. 12.0:1
Displacement. 204 in³ (3,340 cm³)
Firing order. 1-4-2-5-3-6
Ignition system. Coil on plug
Spark plug gap. 0.049–0.053 in (1.25–1.35 mm)

Drivebelt Routing2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 4

MOTORCRAFT PARTS – 2.3L ECOBOOST™

Component Motorcraft Part Number
Air filter element. FA-1884
Battery. BAGM-48H6-760
Cabin air filter. FP-97
Engine oil filter. 1 FL-910-S
Spark plug. SP-594
Rear window wiper blade. WW-1110
Windshield wiper blade. WW-2616 (driver side) WW-2113 (passenger side)

1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or www.fordparts.com. We engineer these parts for your vehicle to meet or exceed our specifications. The use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions, and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to the use of other parts.

MOTORCRAFT PARTS – 3.0L

Component Motorcraft Part Number
Air filter element. FA-1884
Battery. BAGM-48H6-760
Cabin air filter. FP-97
Engine oil filter. 1 FL-2062-A
Spark plug. SP-594
Rear window wiper blade. WW-1110
Windshield wiper blade. WW-2616 (driver side)

1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36.
We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or www.fordparts.com. We engineer these parts for your vehicle to meet or exceed our specifications. The use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions, and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to the use of other parts.

MOTORCRAFT PARTS – 3.3L

Component Motorcraft Part Number
Air filter element. FA-1947
Battery. BAGM-48H6-760
Cabin air filter. FP-97
Engine oil filter. 1 FL-500-S
Spark plug. SP-520
Rear window wiper blade. WW-1110
Windshield wiper blade. WW-2616 (driver side) WW-2113 (passenger side)

1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance specification SAE/USCAR-36. We recommend Motorcraft parts that are available at your authorized dealer or www.fordparts.com. We engineer these parts for your vehicle to meet or exceed our specifications. The use of other parts could impact vehicle performance, emissions, and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to the use of other parts.

VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER
The vehicle identification number is on the left-hand side of the instrument panel.2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 6

Please note that in the graphic, XXXX is representative of your vehicle identification number.
The Vehicle Identification Number contains the following information:2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 7

  1. World manufacturer identifier.
  2. Brake system, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Restraint Devices, and their locations.
  3. Make, vehicle line, series, body type.
  4. Engine type.
  5. Check digit.
  6. Model year.
  7. Assembly plant.
  8. Production sequence number.

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS – 2.3L ECOBOOST™
Use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in:

  • Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
  • Longer engine cranking periods.
  • Increased emission levels.
  • Reduced engine performance.
  • Reduced fuel economy.
  • Reduced brake performance.

Air Conditioning System

WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.

Capacities

Variant Refrigerant Refrigerant Oil
All. 35 oz (0.99 kg) 5.41 fl oz (160 ml)

Materials

Name Specification
R-1234yf Refrigerant(U.S.)

R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf(Canada) YN-33-A(U.S.)

HS7Z-19B519-BA(Canada)

WSS-M17B21-A
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®(Canada) YN-35(U.S. & Canada) WSS-M2C300-A2

Automatic Transmission
Note: Only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid for automatic transmissions that require MERCON® ULV transmission fluid. The use of any other fluid could cause transmission damage.

Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 12.6 qt (11.9 L) 1

1 Approximate dry fill capacity. The actual amount could vary during fluid changes.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto- matique Motorcraft®(Canada)

XT-12-QULV(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV

Engine Coolant Capacities

Variant Quantity
Without trailer towing. 14.1 qt (13.3 L)
With trailer towing. 15.2 qt (14.4 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/ Coolant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune Motorcraft®(Canada)

VC-13DL-G(U.S.)

CVC-13DL-G(Canada)

WSS-M97B57-A2

Engine Oil2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 8
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to the current engine, emission system, and fuel economy performance standards of ILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.

Capacities

Variant Including the Oil Filter
All. 5.2 qt (4.9 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil

/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)

CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)

WSS-M2C961-A1

Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.

Materials

Name Specification
Engine Oil – SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend WSS-M2C963-A1

 

2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 9Fuel Tank Capacities

Name Specification
Engine Oil – SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend WSS-M2C963-A1


Grease Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease(U.S.) Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisse longue durée de qualité première Motor- craft®(Canada)

XG-1-E1(U.S. & Canada)

ESA-M1C75-B
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray(U.S.) Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graisse tout usage en aérosol Motorcraft®(Canada)

XL-5-A(U.S. & Canada)

ESB-M1C93-B

Hydraulic Brake System Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada) PM-20(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M6C65-A2

Note: We recommend using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High-Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid could cause reduced brake performance and not meet our performance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products, or other materials could result in brake system damage and possible failure.

Locks

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant Motorcraft®(Canada)

XL-1(U.S.)

CXC-51-A(Canada)

Transfer Case Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 1.1 qt (1 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV Motorcraft®(Canada)

XT-10-QLVC(U.S.) CXT-10-LV6(Canada)

WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,

Front Axle Capacities

Variant Quantity
Four-wheel drive. 0.6 qt (0.6 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrière SAE 75W-140 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XY-75W140-QL(U.S.) CXY-75W140-1L(Canada)

WSL-M2C192-A

Rear Axle Capacities

Variant Quantity
Two-wheel drive. 1.9 qt (1.8 L)
Four-wheel drive. 1.7 qt (1.6 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M2C942-A

Washer Reservoir Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. Fill as required.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen- trade with Bitterant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor- craft®(Canada)

ZC-32-B2(U.S.)

CXC-37-F/M(Canada)

WSS-M14P19-A

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS – 3.0L
Use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in:

  • Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
  • Longer engine cranking periods.
  • Increased emission levels.
  • Reduced engine performance.
  • Reduced fuel economy.
  • Reduced brake performance.

Air Conditioning System

WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.

Capacities

Variant Refrigerant Refrigerant Oil
With rear air conditioning. 35 oz (0.99 kg) 5.41 fl oz (160 ml)
Without rear air conditioning. 24 oz (0.68 kg) 3.04 fl oz (90 ml)

Materials

Name Specification
R-1234yf Refrigerant(U.S.)

R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf(Canada) YN-33-A(U.S.)

HS7Z-19B519-BA(Canada)

WSS-M17B21-A
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®(Canada) YN-35(U.S. & Canada) WSS-M2C300-A2

Automatic Transmission
Note: Only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid for automatic transmissions that require MERCON® ULV transmission fluid. The use of any other fluid could cause transmission damage.

Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 12.6 qt (11.9 L) 1

1 Approximate dry fill capacity. The actual amount could vary during fluid changes.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto- matique Motorcraft®(Canada)

XT-12-QULV(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV

Engine Coolant Capacities

Variant Quantity
With rear heat. 18.0 qt (17 L)
Without rear heat. 15.5 qt (14.7 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/ Coolant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune Motorcraft®(Canada)

VC-13DL-G(U.S.)

CVC-13DL-G(Canada)

WSS-M97B57-A2

Engine Oil2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 8
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to the current engine, emission system, and fuel economy performance standards of ILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.

Capacities

Variant Including the Oil Filter
All. 6.0 qt (5.7 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Super Premium Motor Oil

/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-30 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XO-5W30-Q1SP(U.S.)

CXO-5W30-LSP6(Canada)

WSS-M2C961-A1

Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.

Materials

Name Specification
Engine Oil – SAE 0W-30 – Synthetic Blend WSS-M2C963-A1

2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 9Fuel Tank Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 20.2 gal (76.5 L)

Grease
Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease(U.S.) Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisse longue durée de qualité première Motor- craft®(Canada)

XG-1-E1(U.S. & Canada)

ESA-M1C75-B
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray(U.S.) Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graisse tout usage en aérosol Motorcraft®(Canada)

XL-5-A(U.S. & Canada)

ESB-M1C93-B

Hydraulic Brake System Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada) PM-20(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M6C65-A2

Note: We recommend using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High-Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid could cause reduced brake performance and not meet our performance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products, or other materials could result in brake system damage and possible failure.

Locks

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant Motorcraft®(Canada)

XL-1(U.S.)

CXC-51-A(Canada)

Transfer Case Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 1.1 qt (1 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV Motorcraft®(Canada)

XT-10-QLVC(U.S.) CXT-10-LV6(Canada)

WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,

Front Axle Capacities

Variant Quantity
Four-wheel drive. 0.6 qt (0.6 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrière SAE 75W-140 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XY-75W140-QL(U.S.) CXY-75W140-1L(Canada)

WSL-M2C192-A

Rear Axle Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 1.9 qt (1.8 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M2C942-A

Washer Reservoir Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. Fill as required.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen- trade with Bitterant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor- craft®(Canada)

ZC-32-B2(U.S.)

CXC-37-F/M(Canada)

WSS-M14P19-A

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS – 3.3L, GASOLINE
Use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in:

  • Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
  • Longer engine cranking periods.
  • Increased emission levels.
  • Reduced engine performance.
  • Reduced fuel economy.
  • Reduced brake performance.

Air Conditioning System

WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.

Capacities

Variant Refrigerant Refrigerant Oil
With rear air conditioning. 35 oz (0.99 kg) 5.41 fl oz (160 ml)
Without rear air conditioning. 24 oz (0.68 kg) 3.04 fl oz (90 ml)

Materials

Name Specification
R-1234yf Refrigerant(U.S.)

R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf(Canada) YN-33-A(U.S.)

HS7Z-19B519-BA(Canada)

WSS-M17B21-A
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant PAG Oil / Huile PAG pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®(Canada) YN-35(U.S. & Canada) WSS-M2C300-A2

Automatic Transmission
Note: Only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid for automatic transmissions that require MERCON® ULV transmission fluid. The use of any other fluid could cause transmission damage.

Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 12.6 qt (11.9 L) 1

1 Approximate dry fill capacity. The actual amount could vary during fluid changes.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto- matique Motorcraft®(Canada)

XT-12-QULV(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV

Engine Coolant Capacities

Variant Quantity
With rear heat. 15.2 qt (14.4 L)
Without rear heat. 12.9 qt (12.2 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/ Coolant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune Motorcraft®(Canada)

VC-13DL-G(U.S.)

CVC-13DL-G(Canada)

WSS-M97B57-A2

Engine Oil2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 8
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to the current engine, emission system, and fuel economy performance standards of ILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.

Capacities

Variant Including the Oil Filter
All. 6.0 qt (5.7 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil

/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XO-5W20-Q1SP(U.S.)

CXO-5W20-LSP6(Canada)

WSS-M2C960-A1

Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil(U.S.)

(Canada)

XO-0W20-QFS(U.S.)

WSS-M2C962-A1

 

2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 9Fuel Tank Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 20.2 gal (76.5 L)

Grease Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease(U.S.) Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisse longue durée de qualité première Motor- craft®(Canada)

XG-1-E1(U.S. & Canada)

ESA-M1C75-B
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray(U.S.) Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graisse tout usage en aérosol Motorcraft®(Canada)

XL-5-A(U.S. & Canada)

ESB-M1C93-B

Hydraulic Brake System Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada) PM-20(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M6C65-A2

Note: We recommend using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High-Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid could cause reduced brake performance and not meet our performance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products, or other materials could result in brake system damage and possible failure.

Locks

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant Motorcraft®(Canada)

XL-1(U.S.)

CXC-51-A(Canada)

Transfer Case Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 1.1 qt (1 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV Motorcraft®(Canada)

XT-10-QLVC(U.S.) CXT-10-LV6(Canada)

WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,

Front Axle Capacities

Variant Quantity
Four-wheel drive. 0.6 qt (0.6 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrière SAE 75W-140 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XY-75W140-QL(U.S.) CXY-75W140-1L(Canada)

WSL-M2C192-A

Rear Axle Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 1.7 qt (1.6 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M2C942-A

Washer Reservoir Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. Fill as required.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen- trade with Bitterant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor- craft®(Canada)

ZC-32-B2(U.S.)

CXC-37-F/M(Canada)

WSS-M14P19-A

CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS – 3.3L, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE (HEV)
Use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade.
If you do not use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in:

  • Component damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.
  • Longer engine cranking periods.
  • Increased emission levels.
  • Reduced engine performance.
  • Reduced fuel economy.
  • Reduced brake performance.

Air Conditioning System

WARNING: The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury.

Capacities

Variant Refrigerant Refrigerant Oil
With rear air conditioning. 35 oz (0.99 kg) 8.12 fl oz (240 ml)
Without rear air conditioning. 26 oz (0.74 kg) 5.41 fl oz (160 ml)

Materials

Name Specification
R-1234yf Refrigerant(U.S.)

R-1234yf Refrigerant / Frigorigène R-1234yf(Canada) YN-33-A(U.S.)

HS7Z-19B519-BA(Canada)

WSS-M17B21-A
Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil(U.S.) Motorcraft® R-1234yf Refrigerant POE Oil / Huile POE pour frigorigène R-1234yf Motorcraft®(Canada) YN-34(U.S. & Canada) WSS-M2C31-B2

Automatic Transmission
Note: Only use MERCON® ULV transmission fluid for automatic transmissions that require MERCON® ULV transmission fluid. The use of any other fluid could cause transmission damage.

Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 13.7 qt (13 L) 1

1 Approximate dry fill capacity. The actual amount could vary during fluid changes.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmission Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® MERCON® ULV Automatic Transmis- sion Fluid / MERCON® ULV huile pour boîtes auto- matique Motorcraft®(Canada)

XT-12-QULV(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M2C949-A, MERCON® ULV

Engine Coolant Capacities

Variant Quantity
With rear heat. 16.4 qt (15.5 L)
Without rear heat. 13.9 qt (13.2 L)
HEV low-temperature cooling loop (battery and electric motor electronics). 4.6 qt (4.4 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/ Coolant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant

/ Antigel/liquide de refroidissement prédilué jaune Motorcraft®(Canada)

VC-13DL-G(U.S.)

CVC-13DL-G(Canada)

WSS-M97B57-A2

Engine Oil2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 8
An oil that displays this symbol conforms to the current engine, emission system, and fuel economy performance standards of ILSAC.
We recommend Motorcraft® motor oil for your vehicle. If Motorcraft® oil is not available, use motor oils of the recommended viscosity grade that display the API Certification Mark for gasoline engines.
Do not use supplemental engine oil additives because they are unnecessary and could lead to engine damage that your vehicle warranty does not cover.

Capacities

Variant Including the Oil Filter
All. 6.0 qt (5.7 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 5W-20 Super Premium Motor Oil

/ Huile moteur de très haute qualité SAE 5W-20 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XO-5W20-Q1SP(U.S.)

CXO-5W20-LSP6(Canada)

WSS-M2C960-A1

Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates
To improve engine cold start performance, we recommend that you use the following alternative engine oil in extremely cold climates, where the ambient temperature reaches -22°F (-30°C) or below.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 0W-20 Full Synthetic Motor Oil(U.S.)

(Canada)

XO-0W20-QFS(U.S.)

WSS-M2C962-A1

2022 FORD Explorer-Specifications-fig 9Fuel Tank Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 18.0 gal (68.1 L)

Grease Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease(U.S.) Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease / Graisse longue durée de qualité première Motor- craft®(Canada)

XG-1-E1(U.S. & Canada)

ESA-M1C75-B
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray(U.S.) Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray / Graisse tout usage en aérosol Motorcraft®(Canada)

XL-5-A(U.S. & Canada)

ESB-M1C93-B

Hydraulic Brake System Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® DOT 4 LV High-Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid / Liquide de frein automobile haute performance DOT 4 LV Motorcraft®(Canada) PM-20(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M6C65-A2

Note: We recommend using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High-Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid could cause reduced brake performance and not meet our performance standards. Keep brake fluid clean and dry. Contamination with dirt, water, petroleum products, or other materials could result in brake system damage and possible failure.

Locks

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Penetrating and Lock Lubricant(U.S.) Motorcraft® Penetrating Fluid / Liquide dégrippant Motorcraft®(Canada)

XL-1(U.S.)

CXC-51-A(Canada)

Transfer Case Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 1.1 qt (1 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid(U.S.)

Motorcraft® MERCON® LV Automatic Transmission Fluid / Huile pour boîte automatique MERCON® LV Motorcraft®(Canada)

XT-10-QLVC(U.S.) CXT-10-LV6(Canada)

WSS-M2C938-AMERCON® LV,

Front Axle Capacities

Variant Quantity
Four-wheel drive. 0.6 qt (0.6 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-140 Synthetic Rear Axle Lubricant / Lubrifiant synthétique pour pont arrière SAE 75W-140 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XY-75W140-QL(U.S.) CXY-75W140-1L(Canada)

WSL-M2C192-A

Rear Axle Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. 1.9 qt (1.8 L)

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear Lubricant / Huile synthétique de haute qualité pour engrenages hypoïdes SAE 75W-85 Motorcraft®(Canada)

XY-75W85-QL(U.S. & Canada)

WSS-M2C942-A

Washer Reservoir Capacities

Variant Quantity
All. Fill as required.

Materials

Name Specification
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concen- treat with Bitterant(U.S.)

Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid / Liquide lave-glace de haute qualité Motor- craft®(Canada)

ZC-32-B2(U.S.)

CXC-37-F/M(Canada)

WSS-M14P19-A

BULB SPECIFICATION CHART
Replacement bulbs are specified in the chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be marked with an authorized D.O.T. marking for North America to make sure they have the proper lamp performance, light brightness, light pattern, and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly warranty and will provide quality bulb illumination time.

Exterior Lamps

Lamp Specification Power (Watt)
Front side marker lamps. LED. LED.
Front signature lamps. LED. LED.
Front direction indicator. LED. LED.
Daytime running lamps. LED. LED.
Headlamp low beam. LED. LED.
Headlamp high beam. LED. LED.
Front fog lamps. LED. LED.
Side direction indicator. LED. LED.
Rear side marker lamp. LED. LED.
Brake and rear lamp. LED. LED.
Central high-mounted brake lamp. LED. LED.
Rear direction indicator. 3757NAK, PY27/7W 27
Reversing lamps. W21W 21
License plate lamp. W5W 5

Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.

Interior Lamps

Lamp Specification Power (Watt)
All interior lamps. LED. LED.

Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail.

FAQs

What are the available engine options for the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The 2022 Ford Explorer offers several engine options, including a 2.3L EcoBoost, a 3.3L Hybrid, and a 3.0L EcoBoost V6.

What is the towing capacity of the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The towing capacity varies depending on the engine and configuration, but it can go up to 5,600 pounds.

What are the key safety features of the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The 2022 Explorer comes with advanced safety features such as Ford Co-Pilot360, which includes pre-collision assist, blind-spot monitoring, and lane-keeping system.

How many passengers can the 2022 Ford Explorer seat be?

The standard configuration can seat up to seven passengers, while the available second-row captain’s chairs reduce the seating to six.

What is the fuel efficiency of the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The fuel efficiency varies across the engine options, but it typically ranges from around 21 to 27 miles per gallon, depending on the driving conditions.

Does the 2022 Ford Explorer offer all-wheel drive (AWD)?

Yes, the 2022 Explorer is available with Intelligent 4WD, providing enhanced traction and control.

What technology features are available in the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The Explorer is equipped with advanced technology, including the SYNC 4 infotainment system, a touchscreen display, smartphone integration, and available features like a Bang & Olufsen sound system.

Are there different trim levels for the 2022 Ford Explorer?

Yes, the 2022 Explorer comes in various trim levels, such as the base model, XLT, Limited, ST, and Platinum.

What is the cargo capacity of the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The cargo capacity with all seats in place is around 18.2 cubic feet, but folding down the rear seats can expand the space significantly.

What are the available engine options for the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The 2022 Ford Explorer offers several engine options, including a 2.3L EcoBoost, a 3.0L EcoBoost V6, and a hybrid powertrain.

What is the horsepower of the 2.3L EcoBoost engine?

The 2.3L EcoBoost engine in the 2022 Ford Explorer delivers around 300 horsepower.

What is the fuel efficiency of the hybrid version of the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The fuel efficiency of the hybrid model is approximately 27 mpg in the city and 28 mpg on the highway.

What transmission does the 2022 Ford Explorer come with?

The 2022 Ford Explorer typically comes equipped with a 10-speed automatic transmission.

Does the 2022 Ford Explorer have third-row seating?

Yes, the 2022 Ford Explorer is generally equipped with third-row seating, making it a seven-passenger SUV.

What safety features are available in the 2022 Ford Explorer?

The 2022 Ford Explorer typically includes safety features like forward collision warning, automatic emergency braking, lane-keeping assist, and more

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