Ford Explorer: Transmission / Automatic Transmission

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual / Transmission / Automatic Transmission

WARNING: Always fully apply the parking brake and make sure you shift into park (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury.

Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent access key is inside your vehicle.

Transmission

Understanding your Transmission Selector Positions

Your vehicle has an electronic transmission shifter. The transmission selector is on the center console. P - Park. R - Reverse. N - Neutral. D - Drive...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Engine Block Heater (If Equipped)

WARNING: Failure to follow engine block heater instructions could result in property damage or serious personal injury. WARNING: Do not use your heater with ungrounded electrical systems or two-pronged adapters. There is a risk of electrical shock...

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Automatic Return to Park

Note: This feature does not operate when your vehicle is in Stay in Neutral mode or neutral tow. The transmission returns to park (P) if any of the following occur: You switch the ignition off. Your seatbelt is not fastened and you open the driver door...