Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 69

1.

Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release
handle located under the left-hand
side of the instrument panel.

2. Slightly lift the hood.

3. Move the catch to the left.

4. Open the hood.  Support the hood with

the strut.

Closing the Hood

1.

Remove the hood strut from the catch
and secure it correctly after use.

2. Lower the hood and allow it to drop

under its own weight for the last
8–12 in (20–30 cm).

Note: Make sure that the hood is correctly
closed.

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.3L ECOBOOST™

Engine coolant reservoir.  See Engine Coolant Check (page 285).

A

Engine oil dipstick.  See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 283).

B

Engine oil filler cap.  See Engine Oil Check (page 283).

C

Brake fluid reservoir.  See Brake Fluid Check (page 290).

D

Battery.  See Changing the 12V Battery (page 291).

E

Engine compartment fusebox.  See Fuse Specification Chart (page 268).

F

Air filter assembly.  See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 301).

G

Windshield washer fluid reservoir.  See Washer Fluid Check (page 291).

H

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L DURATEC

Engine coolant reservoir.  See Engine Coolant Check (page 285).

A

Brake fluid reservoir.  See Brake Fluid Check (page 290).

B

Battery.  See Changing the 12V Battery (page 291).

C

Engine compartment fusebox.  See Fuse Specification Chart (page 268).

D

Air filter assembly.  See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 301).

E

Automatic transmission fluid dipstick.  See Automatic Transmission Fluid
Check (page 289).

F

Engine oil dipstick.  See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 283).

G

Engine oil filler cap.  See Engine Oil Check (page 283).

H

Windshield washer fluid reservoir.  See Washer Fluid Check (page 291).

I

UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST™

Engine coolant reservoir.  See Engine Coolant Check (page 285).

A.

Engine oil filler cap.  See Engine Oil Check (page 283).

B.

Engine oil dipstick.  See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 283).

C.

Brake fluid reservoir.  See Brake Fluid Check (page 290).

D.

Battery.  See Changing the 12V Battery (page 291).

E.

Engine compartment fuse box.  See Fuses (page 268).

F.

Air filter assembly.  See Changing the Engine Air Filter (page 301).

G.

Automatic transmission dipstick.  See Automatic Transmission Fluid Check
(page 289).

H.

Washer fluid reservoir.  See Washer Fluid Check (page 291).

I.