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Ford Explorer (11-17) Haynes Repair Manual (Does Not Include Information Specific to Police Interceptor Models)

Ford Explorer (11-17) Haynes Repair Manual

Bottom line: The Ford Explorer Haynes Repair Manual: Covers the full 2011-2017 Explorer generation in one volume; main trade-off: excludes Police Interceptor Utility models entirely.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Covers the full 2011-2017 Explorer generation in one volume
  • ✓ Paperback format lays flat on a bench or fender
  • ✓ Haynes teardown-based format walks procedures step by step

Cons

  • ✗ Excludes Police Interceptor Utility models entirely
  • ✗ No coverage for 2018 and newer Explorers
  • ✗ Paperback binding takes a beating in a working garage
  • ✗ Print-only, so no searchable text or zoomable diagrams

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SpecPicks scored Ford Explorer Haynes Repair Manual using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro reference & guides category. Haynes Manuals(Author)Format:Paperback's retro reference & guides lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for retro reference & guides of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.

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Full listing titleFord Explorer (11-17) Haynes Repair Manual (Does Not Include Information Specific to Police Interceptor Models)

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