2020 Ford Explorer maintenance schedule

2.3L EcoBoost 4-cylinder (300 hp), 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (365 hp, 400 hp ST), or 3.3L V6 hybrid (318 hp system)BaseXLTLimitedMSRP $33,860

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Full service timeline

Mileage	Service items	Details
10k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 5W-30 full synthetic (Ford Motorcraft; Oil Life Monitor governs; 10,000 miles is typical on synthetic) Tire rotation Inspect brake pads, rotors, and brake hoses Check all fluid levels (coolant, brake, washer)
20k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 5W-30 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Inspect battery and cables Inspect wiper blades
30k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 5W-30 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine air filter Inspect fuel system and vapor lines Inspect exhaust system and heat shields Inspect cooling system hoses Inspect transfer case fluid — Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 (4WD/AWD models)	View →
60k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 5W-30 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace cabin air filter Replace engine air filter Replace spark plugs — 2.3L EcoBoost (Ford 60k interval for 2.3T) Replace spark plugs — 3.0L EcoBoost V6 (Ford 60k interval) Replace brake fluid — copper content test or every 3 years Replace rear differential fluid — Motorcraft SAE 75W-90 synthetic Replace transfer case fluid (AWD) Inspect CV axle boots and joints	View →
90k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 5W-30 full synthetic Tire rotation Inspect accessory drive belt and tensioner for wear or glazing Inspect and replace PTU (Power Transfer Unit) fluid — Motorcraft SAE 80W synthetic (AWD; important Ford-specific service often overlooked) Inspect coolant condition (Motorcraft Orange Antifreeze/Coolant) Inspect brake caliper slide pins and hardware	View →
120k mi	Engine oil and filter change — 5W-30 full synthetic Tire rotation Replace engine coolant — Motorcraft Orange (first change at 6 years/100k, then every 3 years/50k; verify dates) Replace 10-speed automatic transmission fluid — Mercon ULV (Ford specification; do not substitute with other fluids) Replace PTU fluid Replace rear differential fluid Replace accessory drive belt Full brake fluid flush Inspect wheel bearings Full suspension inspection — control arm bushings, ball joints, sway bar end links	View →

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