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2018 · Ford · 5th gen (U502)
2018 Ford Explorer parts sizes
What the official 2018 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-2600
- 2Bulb 3757NAK
- 3Oil filter FL-500-S
- 4Battery Group 59
- Wiper blades
- WW-2600 (driver), WW-2206 (passenger), WW-1106 (rear)
- High beam
- 9005LL · 55 W
- Oil filter
- FL-500-S (3.5L Duratec and 3.5L EcoBoost)
- Engine air filter
- FA-1884
- Cabin air filter
- FP-68
- Engine oil
- 5W-30 WSS-M2C946-B1
2018 Ford Explorer owner's manual
Source: the official 2018 Explorer owner's manual (PDF from Ford). Engines named in the parts tables: 3.5L Duratec and 3.5L EcoBoost.
Wiper blades
| Position | Printed | Length | Blade size sold | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | WW-2600 | — | part number only | p. 349 |
| Passenger | WW-2206 | — | part number only | p. 349 |
| Rear | WW-1106 | — | part number only | p. 349 |
Exterior bulbs
| Position | Bulb | Watts | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Front side marker lamps | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Front signature lamps | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Front direction indicator | 3757NAK | 27 W | p. 309 |
| Daytime running lamps | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Headlamp low beam | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Headlamp high beam (halogen) | 9005LL | 55 W | p. 309 |
| Headlamp high beam (LED) | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Front fog lamps | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Side direction indicator | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Rear side marker lamp | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Brake and rear lamp | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Central high mounted brake lamp | LED | — | p. 309 |
| Rear direction indicator | WY21W | 21 W | p. 309 |
| Reversing lamps | W21W | 21 W | p. 309 |
| License plate lamp | W5W | 5 W | p. 309 |
Battery
| Printed | BCI group | Notes | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| BXT-59 | 59 (in the part number) | p. 349 | |
| BXT-65-650 | 65 (in the part number) | for vehicles with Intelligent Access | p. 349 |
Filters
| Filter | Part number | Applies to | Manual |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil | FL-500-S | 3.5L Duratec and 3.5L EcoBoost | p. 349 |
| Engine air | FA-1884 | 3.5L Duratec and 3.5L EcoBoost | p. 349 |
| Cabin air | FP-68 | all engines listed | p. 349 |
Engine oil
The manual specifies 5W-30 WSS-M2C946-B1 (engine label and capacity not in snippet) — page 354.
How the 2018 compares with nearby years
Against the 2017 Explorer: The high-beam bulb, oil filter and cabin air filter are the same in both manuals.
Against the 2019 Explorer: The high-beam bulb, oil filter and cabin air filter are the same in both manuals.
The 2018 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 2018 models
- Battery 59: no other 2018 model this site has read prints the same.
- Battery 65: no other 2018 model this site has read prints the same.
- Oil viscosity 5W30: 1 other 2018 model in this site's data print the same, including Ford Transit.
- 3757 (front direction indicator): no other 2018 model this site has read lists it.
- 9005 (headlamp high beam (halogen)): 7 other 2018 models list it, including Ford Escape, Ford F-150, Ford Transit, Mazda Mazda3, Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Highlander.
- WY21W (rear direction indicator): 10 other 2018 models list it, including Ford Escape, Nissan Altima, Nissan Kicks, Nissan Pathfinder, Nissan Rogue, Nissan Sentra.
- W21W (reversing lamps): 2 other 2018 models list it, including Nissan Kicks, Nissan Rogue.
- W5W (license plate lamp): 16 other 2018 models list it, including Ford Escape, Ford F-150, Ford Transit, Mazda CX-5, Mazda Mazda3, Nissan Altima.
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.
10 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 2018 Explorer
- Wipers: Ford lists blades by part number (WW-2600, WW-2206, WW-1106) rather than length; a parts counter can look the number up, or measure the old blade.
- Headlight bulbs: the 9005LL 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 5 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-30 WSS-M2C946-B1. 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 3 pages of the manual (309, 349, 354). 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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