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2017 Ford Explorer PlatinumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
External Pages
These are pages that do not belong to the exact selected vehicle (2017 Ford Explorer Platinum), but are still accessible from a link in your vehicle's manual. Be very cautious using repair info from here because these pages may not apply to your vehicle.
- Different variant/trim
- Section 1 (Electronic Engine Controls System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 2 (Electronic Engine Controls System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 3 (Automatic Transmission - 6F35)
- Section 4 (Intake Air Distribution And Filtering System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS)/3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 5 (Intake Air Distribution And Filtering System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 6 (Accessory Drive Belt System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 7 (Fuel System - General Information - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 8 (Fuel Tank And Fuel Lines - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 9 (Evaporative Emissions System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 10 (Engine - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 11 (Fuel System - General Information - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 12 (Accessory Drive Belt System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 13 (Engine Cooling System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 14 (Engine Controls - Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 15 (Evaporative Emissions System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 16 (Power Transfer Unit - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 17 (Engine Controls - Fuel Charging And Controls - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 18 (Engine Ignition System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 19 (Exhaust System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 20 (Engine - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 21 (Exhaust System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 22 (Fuel Tank And Fuel Lines - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 23 (Engine Cooling System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 24 (Engine Emission Control System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 25 (Engine Ignition System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 26 (Starting System - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/284PS))
- Section 27 (Starting System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 28 (Engine Emission Control System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS))
- Section 29 (Engine Controls - Fuel Charging And Controls - 3.5L DURATEC (209KW/84PS))
- Different car
- Section 1 (Body Closures)
- Section 2 (Police Equipment)
- Section 3 (Fuel System - General Information - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 4 (Fuel Tank And Fuel Lines - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 5 (Evaporative Emissions System - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 6 (Electronic Engine Controls System - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 7 (Accessory Drive Belt System - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 8 (Exhaust System - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 9 (Engine - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 10 (Engine Cooling System - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 11 (Starting System - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 12 (Engine Ignition System - 3.7L DURATEC (227KW/301PS))
- Section 13 (FCIM Hardware Testing)
- Section 14 (IPC Hardware Testing)
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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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