Ford Explorer: Seatbelts

Child Safety Locks

When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside. A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child safety lock separately on each door...

Principle of Operation

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. WARNING: Children must always be properly restrained...

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Sitting in the Correct Position

WARNING: Sitting improperly, out of position or with the seatback reclined too far can take weight off the seat cushion and affect the decision of the passenger sensing system, resulting in serious injury or death in the event of a crash. Always sit upright against your seat back, with your feet on the floor...

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Using Summer Tires

Summer tires provide superior performance on wet and dry roads. Summer tires do not have the Mud and Snow (M+S or M/S) tire traction rating on the tire side wall. Since summer tires do not have the same traction performance as All-season or Snow tires, we do not recommend using summer tires when temperatures drop to approximately 45°F (7°C) or below (depending on tire wear and environmen..