The 2020+ Ford Explorer battery is behind the passenger side of the dashboard (or in the cargo area). The 2011-2019 Explorer battery is under the hood.

📋brake-fluid-type

2015-2024 Ford Explorer: — MOTORCRAFT DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid, or equivalent. Note: Use only MOTOCRAFT DOT 4 LV High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2 and ISO 4925 Class 6. Use of any fluid other than the recommended fluid may cause brake system damage. Fill between "max" and "min" lines on reservoir.

❄️Coolant

2024 Ford Explorer coolant: 15.20 QTS. (14.38 L) — MOTORCRAFT Yellow Prediluted Antifreeze/Coolant.

💧Fluid Capacity

2024 Ford Explorer: 5.40 OZS. (0.15 L) — MOTORCRAFT PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-35

🛢️Oil Type

2020-2024 Ford Explorer uses 5.20 QTS. (4.92 L) — MOTORCRAFT SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil Note: To improve engine cold start performance use: MOTORCRAFT SAE 0W-30 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil..

🔄Transmission Fluid

2024 Ford Explorer ATF: 12.60 QTS. (11.92 L) — MOTORCRAFT Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON ULV Note: Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes..

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