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 Service Manual: General Procedures - Transfer Case Clutch Learn

Activation Update the AWD (all-wheel drive) module to the latest calibration available. Module reprogramming will erase stored transfer case clutch kiss point values and initiate rapid kiss point learn procedure. If no later calibration is available then proceed with process below: 1...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Transmission Fluid Pump Idler Gear

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment 205-1018Installation Tube 307-003 (T57L-500-B) Holding Fixture, Transmission 307-091Handle, Torque ConverterTKIT-2009TC-F 307-346 (T97T-7902-A) Retainer, Torque ConverterTKIT-1998-LM (NavigatoR)TKIT-1997-F/FLM/LT 307-736Installer, Pump Drive Gear Bearing 307-737Press Tool, Oil Pump Drive Idler Gear 307-743Remo..