Ford Explorer Maintenance & Repair Guides
Links to DIY repair guides and vehicle
maintenance tutorials for the 5th generation 2011 to 2019 Ford Explorer SUV.
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Smart Key Fob Battery Replacement Guide After a few years of daily use, the battery inside the smart or "intelligent" key fob remote control for the keyless entry system of a fifth generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) Ford Explorer can become weak or quit working entirely. To view my DIY tutorial for the battery change procedure, including the replacement part number, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Map Light Bulbs Replacement Guide The overhead console of a 5th generation Ford Explorer contains two map lights. If you need to change a burnt out map light bulb or you'd like to replace them both with brighter LED units, check out my DIY instructions by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Cabin Air Filter Replacement Guide If pollen season is about to start the and the A/C system in your fifth generation Ford Explorer isn't working as well any more or the air coming out smells a bit musty, you probably need to clean or replace the cabin air filter element in the blower motor housing. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Cargo Area Light Bulb Replacement Guide If the light bulb located in the cargo area by the tail gate door of your 5th generation Ford Explorer has burnt out, take a look at my DIY instructions for changing the bulb by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Rear Window Wiper Blade Replacement Guide If you've been having trouble seeing out of the back window of your fifth generation Ford Explorer during a rain or snow storm, you probably need to change the rear wiper blade. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including the blade size in inches and replacement part numbers, by clicking on the text link above or thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer License Plate Light Bulb Replacement Guide If you need to change a burnt out license plate light bulb in the tail gate door of your 5th generation Ford Explorer, take a look at my quick DIY instructions for changing the bulbs by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail picture to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Tail Light Bulbs Replacement Guide The tail light assemblies of a 5th generation Ford Explorer contain the traditional incandescent rear turn signal and reverse light bulbs. (The brake lights are LED units that should last the life of the vehicle.) If you need to change either of these bulbs, check out my DIY steps for the procedure (including replacement part numbers) by clicking on the the text link or thumbnail. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Interior Door Panel Removal Guide If you'd like to upgrade the OEM door speakers in your 5th generation Ford Explorer, you'll first have to take off the plastic interior door panels. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Fog Light Bulbs Replacement Guide If you need to change a burnt out halogen fog light bulb in the front bumper cover of your fifth generation Ford Explorer (or upgrade them both to brighter aftermarket bulbs) check out my DIY tutorial with replacement part numbers by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Fog Light Bulbs Replacement Guide The headlight assemblies of a 5th generation (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 & 2019) Ford Explorer contain the combination low & high beam dual filament bulb, front turn signal and front side marker bulbs. To view my DIY instructions for changing the bulbs (including replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Engine Air Filter Replacement Guide The engine air filter element of a fifth generation Ford Explorer should be cleaned at every oil change and replaced when dirty. Check out my DIY tutorial for the filter change procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Electrical Fuse Replacement Guide The first step to troubleshooting any electrical problem with your 5th generation Ford Explorer is to check for a blown fuse or relay in either the engine bay or interior passenger compartment electrical panels. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer 12V Car Battery Replacement Guide If you've been having a hard time starting your 5th generation Ford Explorer, especially on a cold morning, and the 12 volt automotive battery is a few years old, you probably should replace it. To view my DIY tutorial, including replacement part numbers, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Windshield Wiper Blades Replacement Guide
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Duratec 35 3.5L V6 Engine Oil Change Guide The best way to keep your 5th generation Ford Explorer running reliably is to regularly change the motor oil and replace the oil filter on the Duratec 35 3.5 liter V6 engine. Check out my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement oil filter part numbers, by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Front Brake Pads Replacement Guide If you've been hearing a squeaking or squealing sound coming from the front of you 5th generation Ford Explorer SUV when you step on the brake pedal, you probably need to change the front brake pads. To view my DIY tutorial for the procedure, including replacement part numbers, click on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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2011-2019 Ford Explorer Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement Guide The rear disc brake pads on a fifth generation Ford Explorer tend to last about twice as long as the front pads or anywhere from 60,000 to over 100,000 miles depending on your driving conditions. Check out my DIY instructions for the procedure (including replacement part numbers) by clicking on the text link above or the thumbnail image to the left. |
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