2008 Ford Explorer 2WD V6-4.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Maintenance: Labor Times

Standard HoursManufacturer Warranty HoursSkill LevelNotes
Service or Charge
Normal Service
7,500 Miles1.20.0C
15,000 Miles1.20.0C
22,500 Miles1.20.0C
30,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
52,500 Miles1.20.0C
60,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
67,500 Miles1.20.0C
75,000 Miles1.20.0C
82,500 Miles1.20.0C
90,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
To Change Spark Plugs Add,0.60.0C
97,500 Miles1.20.0C
105,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Add,0.20.0C
To Change Engine Coolant Add,0.50.0C
112,500 Miles1.20.0C
120,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
127,500 Miles1.20.0C
135,000 Miles1.20.0C
142,500 Miles1.20.0C
150,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Coolant Add,0.50.0C
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
To Change Accessory Drive Belt Add,0.20.0C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Add,
5R551.10.0B
6R601.70.0B
Severe Service
5,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
7,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
10,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
15,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
20,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
22,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
25,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
30,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Add,1.10.0BExcept on 6R60
35,000 Miles
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
37,500 Miles
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
40,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
45,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
50,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
52,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
55,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
60,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
To Change Spark Plugs Add,0.60.0C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Add,1.10.0BExcept on 6R60
65,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
67,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
70,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
75,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
80,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
82,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
85,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
90,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
To Change Spark Plugs Add,0.60.0CReplace if not using special operating conditions.
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Add,1.10.0BExcept on 6R60
95,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
97,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
100,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
105,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
To Change Engine Coolant Add,0.50.0C
To Change Positive Crankcase Ventilation Valve Add,0.20.0C
110,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
112,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
115,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
120,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
To Change Spark Plugs Add,0.60.0C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid Add,1.10.0BExcept on 6R60
125,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
127,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
130,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
135,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
140,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
142,500 Miles0.60.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
145,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0CInstall a new engine air filter as required.
150,000 Miles1.20.0C
Note:
To Change Engine Air Cleaner Add,0.20.0C
To Change Engine Coolant Add,0.50.0C
To Change Fuel Filter Add,0.70.0B
To Change Accessory Drive Belt Add,0.20.0C
To Change Automatic Transmission Fluid and Filter Add,
5R551.10.0B
6R601.70.0B
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