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 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Auxiliary Battery Isolator

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Disconnect the batteries. Refer to: Battery Disconnect and Connect (414-01 Battery, Mounting and Cables, General Procedures). Disconnect the electrical connector from the auxiliary battery isolator...

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Seat Cushion Cover

Removal Passenger seat Remove the OCS. Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor - Vehicles Without: Multi-Contour Seats (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation). Refer to: Occupant Classification System (OCS) Sensor - Vehicles With: Multi-Contour Seats (501-20B Supplemental Restraint System, Removal and Installation)...