Ford Explorer: Driving Hints

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels

Emergency Towing WARNING: If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being towed. If your vehicle becomes inoperable without access to..

Breaking-In & Reduced Engine Performance

Breaking-In You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Fuel Shutoff

WARNING: If your vehicle has been involved in a crash, have the fuel system checked. Failure to follow this instruction could result in fire, personal injury or death. Note: When you try to restart your vehicle after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure that various systems are safe to restart...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Seatbelt Systems - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) All retractors have an Emergency Locking Retractor (ELR) mode, which is a vehicle-sensitive feature designed to activate and lock the seatbelt webbing during hard braking, cornering, or an impact of approximately 24 km/h (15 mph)...