Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 123

When to Expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED Message

Vehicle Use and Example

Interval

Normal

7,500–10,000 mi

(12,000–16,000 km)

Normal commuting with highway driving
No, or moderate, load or towing
Flat to moderately hilly roads
No extended idling

Severe

5,000–7,500 mi

(8,000–12,000 km)

Moderate to heavy load or towing
Mountainous or off-road conditions
Extended idling
Extended hot or cold operation

Extreme

3,000–5,000 mi

(5,000–8,000 km)

Maximum load or towing
Extreme hot or cold operation

Normal Maintenance Intervals

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

1

Change engine oil and filter.

2

Rotate the tires.

Perform a multi-point inspection (recommended).

Inspect the automatic transmission fluid level. Consult your dealer for requirements.

Inspect the brake pads, rotors, hoses and parking brake.

Inspect the engine cooling system strength and hoses.

Inspect the exhaust system and heat shields.

Inspect the rear axle and U-joints (four wheel drive only).

Inspect the half-shaft boots.

Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension, tire-rod ends, driveshaft and U-
joints.

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display

1

Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.

1

 Do not exceed one year or 10,000 mi (16,000 km) between service intervals.

2

 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.  See Engine Oil

Check (page 283).

Other Maintenance Items 

1

Replace cabin air filter.

2

Every 20,000 mi
(32,000 km)

Replace engine air filter.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Change engine coolant.

3

At 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 100,000 mi
(160,000 km)

Inspect accessory drive belt(s).

4

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km)

Replace accessory drive belt(s).

5

1

 Perform these maintenance items within 3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil and

filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.

2

 Should be performed by an authorized dealer.

3

 Initial replacement at six years or 100,000 mi (160,000 km), then every three years or

50,000 mi (80,000 km).

4

 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.

5

 If not replaced within the last 100,000 mi (160,000 km).

SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE

If you operate your vehicle primarily in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician.

Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the
message appearing in the information
display prompting you to change your oil.
•

Example 1: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km). Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.

•

Example 2: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at 25,000 mi (40,000 km).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement.

Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.

As required

Inspect rear axle and U-joints (four wheel drive only).

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Inspect half-shaft boots.

See axle maintenance items under Exceptions.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)

Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use

Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.

As required

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

Replace spark plugs.

Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km)

Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions (Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads)

Replace cabin air filter.

Inspect frequently, service
as required

Replace engine air filter.

Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)

Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.

Change engine oil and filter.

1

Every 5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months

Perform multi-point inspection.

Change automatic transmission fluid.

Every 30,000 mi
(48,000 km)

1

Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.  See Oil Change

Indicator Reset (page 284).

Exclusive use of E85 (Flex Fuel Vehicles Only)

If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.

Every oil change

Exceptions

There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: