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2015 Ford Explorer parts sizes
What the official 2015 Ford Explorer owner's manual prints for replacement parts: wipers, bulbs, battery, filters and oil. Every value below is copied from the manual, with the PDF page so you can check it yourself.
- wipers
- bulbs
- battery
- filters
- oil
- 1Wiper blade WW-2601-PF
- 2Low/high beam headlamp HB3
- 3Oil filter FL-500-S / FL-910-S
- 4Battery Group 59
- Wiper blades
- WW-2601-PF (driver), WW-2201-PF (passenger), WW-1106-PF (rear)
- High beam
- HB3
- Fog lights
- H11
- Oil filter
- FL-500-S (3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 EcoBoost); FL-910-S (2.0L EcoBoost)
- Engine air filter
- FA-1884
- Cabin air filter
- FP68
- Engine oil
- 5W-20 WSS-M2C945-A · 6 US qt with filter
2015 Ford Explorer owner's manual
Source: the official 2015 Explorer owner's manual (PDF from Ford). Engines named in the parts tables: 3.5L V6, 3.5L V6 EcoBoost and 2.0L EcoBoost.
Wiper blades
| Position | Printed | Length | Blade size sold | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | WW-2601-PF | — | part number only | p. 392 |
| Passenger | WW-2201-PF | — | part number only | p. 392 |
| Rear | WW-1106-PF | — | part number only | p. 392 |
Exterior bulbs
| Position | Bulb | Watts | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low/high beam headlamp | HB3 | — | p. 340 |
| HID headlamp (dealer service) | D3S | — | p. 340 |
| Front park/turn lamp | 3457K | — | p. 340 |
| Sidemarker | W5W | — | p. 340 |
| Tail lamp (dealer service) | LED | — | p. 340 |
| Backup lamp | W21W | — | p. 340 |
| Rear turn lamp (amber) | WY21W | — | p. 340 |
| Stop lamp (dealer service) | LED | — | p. 340 |
| High-mount stop lamps (dealer service) | LED | — | p. 340 |
| Rear license plate lamp | W5W | — | p. 340 |
| Front fog lamp | H11 | — | p. 341 |
Battery
| Printed | BCI group | Notes | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| BXT-59 | 59 (in the part number) | p. 392 | |
| BXT-65-650 | 65 (in the part number) | for vehicles with Intelligent Access | p. 392 |
Filters
| Filter | Part number | Applies to | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | FL-500-S | 3.5L V6 and 3.5L V6 EcoBoost | p. 392 |
| Engine oil | FL-910-S | 2.0L EcoBoost | p. 392 |
| Engine air | FA-1884 | all engines | p. 392 |
| Cabin air | FP68 | all engines listed | p. 392 |
Engine oil
The manual specifies 5W-20 WSS-M2C945-A, with a capacity of 6 US quarts including the filter (3.5L V6) — page 388.
How the 2015 compares with nearby years
Against the 2016 Explorer: the high-beam bulb, oil filter and cabin air filter changed (9005 in 2016 vs HB3 in 2015; FL-500-S in 2016 vs FL-500-S+FL-910-S in 2015; FP-68 in 2016 vs FP68 in 2015).
The 2015 Explorer belongs to the 5th gen (U502), which began with the 2011 model year (MY2016 refresh: standard LED low-beam headlights, LED tail lamps; MY2018 new LED fog lights); generation dates. Parts often carry over within a generation, but the manual for your exact model year is the one to trust.
Shared with other 2015 models
- Battery 59: no other 2015 model this site has read prints the same.
- Battery 65: no other 2015 model this site has read prints the same.
- Oil viscosity 5W20: no other 2015 model this site has read prints the same.
- HB3 (low/high beam headlamp): 5 other 2015 models list it, including Honda Accord, Honda CR-V, Honda Civic, Honda Odyssey, Nissan Pathfinder.
- D3S (hid headlamp): 1 other 2015 model lists it, including Ford Escape.
- 3457 (front park/turn lamp): 2 other 2015 models list it, including Ford Transit, Toyota Sienna.
- W5W (sidemarker and rear license plate lamp): 15 other 2015 models list it, including Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Trax, Ford Escape, Ford F-150, Ford Transit, Mazda CX-5.
- W21W (backup lamp): 2 other 2015 models list it, including Ford Escape, Nissan Rogue.
- WY21W (rear turn lamp): 6 other 2015 models list it, including Ford Escape, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Rogue, Nissan Sentra, Toyota Camry, Toyota Sienna.
- H11 (front fog lamp): 22 other 2015 models list it, including Chevrolet Equinox, Chevrolet Silverado 1500, Chevrolet Trax, Ford Escape, Ford F-150, Ford Transit.
A shared number means the same replacement part fits both cars, so one spare can cover two cars in the household.
What the manual does not print
This manual prints all five part types this site tracks, which is unusual: most makers leave out at least one.
3 positions are listed as LED in this manual. LED lamps have no separate replacement bulb; the lamp assembly is replaced.
Buying the parts for a 2015 Explorer
- Wipers: Ford lists blades by part number (WW-2601-PF, WW-2201-PF, WW-1106-PF) rather than length; a parts counter can look the number up, or measure the old blade.
- Headlight bulbs: the HB3 high beam are halogen capsules on trims that have them; buy them in pairs so both sides match in colour and output.
- Small bulbs: this manual names 8 replaceable bulb positions. Wedge bulbs such as W5W and 194 differ from twist-socket bulbs such as 7443 or 3157, so match the full number, including suffixes like NA (amber).
- Battery: the manual prints BXT-59, which is BCI group 59. Match the cold cranking amps on the old label or higher, and keep the terminals on the same sides.
- Filters: the part numbers above are the maker's own brands; aftermarket boxes list cross-references to them, so quote the number (oil filter FL-500-S) when you shop.
- Oil: 5W-20 WSS-M2C945-A, 6 US quarts with the filter. Use the grade printed for your engine if the manual lists more than one.
Check it on your car
Trim, engine and lighting package change some of these parts, so match the row that names your engine or trim. The facts on this page come from 4 pages of the manual (340, 341, 388, 392). Before you buy, compare the number printed on the old part with the table above. See how this site reads manuals.
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