Ford Explorer: Network Connectivity / Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
About the Modem
The modem allows you to connect your vehicle to the Internet to use when you
are on the road.
If you enable the modem using the FordPass app, you can access the following
services:
- Locating and remotely starting, locking and unlocking your vehicle. See
the information in FordPass app.
- Automatic system updates.
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass
- Open the FordPass app on your device and log in.
- Select your vehicle.
- Select the option for vehicle details.
- Select the option to activate or deactivate your vehicle.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Make sure that the name on the screen matches the name shown in your FordPass
account.
- Confirm the association of your vehicle with your FordPass account.
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
- Select FordPass Connect.
- Select Connectivity Settings.
- Switch Connectivity Features on.
- Switch Send vehicle data on.
Note: To disable the modem, perform the steps in reverse order.
Other information:
WARNING: Do not place objects or mount equipment on or near the airbag
cover, on the side of the seatbacks (of the front seats), or in front seat areas
that may come into contact with a deploying airbag. Failure to follow these instructions
may increase the risk of personal injury in the event of a crash...
System Operation
System Diagram
Item
Description
1
Exterior Door Handles
2
Antenna
3
BCM
4
Liftgate Release Switch
5
Passive Key (if equipped) (except police vehicles)
6
RTM
7
Keyless Entry Keypad
8
GWM
9
RGTM
10
Liftgate Latch
11
Turn Signals
12
Horn
13
IPC
14
IKT/Keyfob (i..
Categories
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from
outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

read more