According to the 2002 Ford Explorer Owner Guide :
With engine oil filter change :
The 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine takes ( 4.7 liters / 5.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-30 )
The 4.6 liter V8 engine takes ( 5.7 liters / 6.0 U.S. quarts of 5W-20 )
( No ) on a 2002 Ford Explorer the oil pump is mechanically driven
According to the 2002 Ford Explorer Owner Guide and one of the Ford websites : For the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine : ( Motorcraft FL-820-S engine oil filter )
Starting with the 2002 Ford Explorer ( 4 door ) there is no automatic transmission dipstick
For the Ford 4.0 liter Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine ( 5W-30 ) * according to the 2002 Ford Explorer Owner Guide , with engine oil filter change ( 5.0 U.S. quarts / 4.7 liters of 5W-30 )
5 quarts
According to the 2002 Ford Explorer Owner Guide : For the 4.0 liter Single Over Head Cam , V6 engine ( 5W-30 ) For the 4.6 liter V8 engine ( 5W-20 )
With engine oil filter change ( 4.7 liters of engine oil ) for the 4.0 liter SOHC , V6 engine in a 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
5 W - 30 is the preferred oil for all 1998 Ford Explorer engines
( 5W-30 ) is the preferred oil according to the 1997 Ford Explorer Owner Guide
For the 4.0 liter V6 , 5W-30 For the 4.6 liter V8 , 5W-20
The 2002 Ford Explorer 4.6 liter engine oil pan can be removed without removing the engine. The oil pan can be removed from the bottom of the engine.
SAE 5 W - 30 is the preferred oil , according to the 1996 Ford Explorer owners manual