Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1992 Ford Explorer 2D Utility, RWD, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Cooling System Capacities
COOLING SYSTEM CAPACITIES
| Application | Qts. (L) | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerostar, Explorer & Ranger | |||||||||||||||
| 2.3L: Automatic or Manual Transmission | 7.2 (6.8) | ||||||||||||||
| 2.9L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (1) | 7.2 (6.8) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (2) | 7.8 (7.4) | ||||||||||||||
| 3.0L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission | 11.8 (11.2) | ||||||||||||||
| 4.0L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission (2)(3) | 8.3 (7.9) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (1) | 7.8 (7.4) | ||||||||||||||
| Bronco & "F" Series | |||||||||||||||
| 4.9L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (1) | 13 (12) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission (2)(5) | 15 (14) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission (5) | 14 (13) | ||||||||||||||
| Manual Transmission (4) | 14 (13) | ||||||||||||||
| Manual Transmission (2)(3) | 15 (14) | ||||||||||||||
| 5.0L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission (1) | 14 (13) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (2) | 14 (13) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (3) | 15 (14) | ||||||||||||||
| Manual Transmission (1) | 13 (12) | ||||||||||||||
| 5.8L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic Transmission (1) | 16 (15) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (2) | 16 (15) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (3) | 17 (16) | ||||||||||||||
| Manual Transmission (1) | 15 (14) | ||||||||||||||
| 7.3L | (6) 29 (27) | ||||||||||||||
| 7.5L | 18 (17) | ||||||||||||||
| "E" Series | |||||||||||||||
| 4.9L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (1) | 15 (14) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (4) | 18 (17) | ||||||||||||||
| 5.0L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (1)(2) | 17.5 (16.6) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (3) | 18.5 (17.5) | ||||||||||||||
| 5.8L | |||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (1) | 20 (19) | ||||||||||||||
| Automatic or Manual Transmission (4) | 21 (20) | ||||||||||||||
| 7.3L | (6) 31 (29) | ||||||||||||||
| 7.5L | 28 (26) | ||||||||||||||
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Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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