Under the engine.
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∙ 2007-07-31 20:44:52The oil drain plug is located on the underside of the engine on a 2000 Ford Explorer XL. This is directly on the oil pan.
15mm
( 6 quarts with engine oil filter change ) according to the 2005 Ford Explorer Owner Guide for the 4.6 liter V8 engine
The oil pan is bolted to the bottom of the engine
Bottom of the engine on the oil pan.
on the drivers side of the engine
( 5 quarts ) with engine oil filter change
The engine oil filter is on the passenger side of the engine
Starting with the 2002 Ford Explorer ( 4 door ) there is no automatic transmission dipstick
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 )
The motor oil drain plug is located on the motor oil pan.
The oil pump is bolted to the bottom of the engine INSIDE the oil pan