Ford Explorer
Maintenance specs for 4 variants of the Ford Explorer — from 2002 to 2026.
2002–2010 Ford Explorer
4.0L SOHC V6 (Cologne 4.0) · 4WD
210 hp / 254 lb-ft
Transmission
Type5-Speed Automatic (5R55S)
FluidMotorcraft Mercon V
Drain & fill5 qt
Full capacity11.1 qt
Power Steering
TypeHydraulic
FluidMotorcraft Mercon LV
Capacity16 oz
Differentials
Transfer Case
Fuel
Tank22.5 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change5,000 mi
Trans service30,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2011–2019 Ford Explorer
3.5L Ti-VCT V6 (Cyclone 3.5) · AWD
290 hp / 255 lb-ft
Transmission
Type6-Speed Automatic (6F55)
FluidMotorcraft Mercon LV
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity11 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Transfer Case
Fuel
Tank18.6 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service150,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs100,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt100,000 mi
2020–2026 Ford Explorer
2.3L EcoBoost I4 Turbo (EcoBoost 2.3) · RWD
300 hp / 310 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic (10R60)
FluidMotorcraft Mercon ULV
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Fuel
Tank17.9 gal
TypeRegular 87
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service150,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi
2020–2026 Ford Explorer
3.0L EcoBoost V6 Twin-Turbo (ST) (Nano 3.0 EB) · AWD
400 hp / 415 lb-ft
Transmission
Type10-Speed Automatic (10R60)
FluidMotorcraft Mercon ULV
Drain & fill5.5 qt
Full capacity12 qt
Power Steering
TypeElectric (no fluid)
Differentials
Transfer Case
Fuel
Tank17.9 gal
TypePremium 91
Service Intervals
Oil change10,000 mi
Trans service150,000 mi
Coolant flush100,000 mi
Brake fluid30,000 mi
Spark plugs60,000 mi
Timingchain (no scheduled replacement)
Air filter30,000 mi
Cabin filter20,000 mi
Drive belt150,000 mi