Ford Explorer: Driveline / Rear Drive Halfshafts

Removal and Installation - Intermediate Shaft

Removal Remove the front halfshaft. Refer to: Halfshaft (205-04 Front Drive Halfshafts, Removal and Installation). Remove the engine mount LH...

Diagnosis and Testing - Rear Drive Halfshafts

Preliminary Inspection Visually inspect the CV joints, housing, boots, and clamps for obvious signs of mechanical damage. If an obvious cause for an observed or reported concern is foun..

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Differential Draining and Filling

Materials Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 75W-85 Premium Synthetic Hypoid Gear LubricantXY-75W85-QL WSS-M2C942-A  Draining With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Transport Mode Deactivation

Deactivation NOTE: After vehicle build, some vehicle modules are set in Transport mode including the IPC and the BCM. Transport mode reduces battery drain during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in transport mode, the IPC displays TRANSPORT MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center...