5W30 is the preferred oil , but if you live in an area that never gets below the freezing point you can use 10W30
5 W - 30 in the 4.0 liter V6 engine
Front or back. Pull it apart and check.
Green color universal antifreeze mixed with preferably distilled water ( usually a 50 / 50 mix , Ford states not to exceed 60 % antifreeze )
SAE 10w30
For the 4.0 liter V6 engine ( 5W-30 ) For the 4.6 liter V8 engine ( 5W-20 ) According to the 2004 Ford Explorer Owner Guide
According to my Haynes repair manual : For a 1994 Ford Explorer A4LD automatic transmission : ( MERCON automatic transmission fluid is used )
The 2010 Ford Explorer Owner Guide shows : For the 4.0 liter V6 engine ( 5W-30 ) For the 4.6 liter V8 engine ( 5W-20 )
According to the 2005 Ford Explorer ( and Ford Explorer Sport Trac ) Owner Guides : For the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine : ( 5.0 US. quarts / 4.7 liters of 5W-30 engine oil with the Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
A 1999 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer has the 5R55E automatic transmission with the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine , and the 4R70W automatic transmission with the 5.0 liter V8 engine
The preferred oil is 5 W - 30
The 2011 Ford Explorer has a 6-speed automatic.
The 2001 Ford Explorer has a 5-speed automatic.