2017 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual REAR UNDER FLOOR
STORAGE
Cargo Management System (If
Equipped) The system is located in the floor of the
cargo area. Lift the handle to open.
Adjustable Load Floor
 (If Equipped)
Vehicles with the sta

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual LUGGAGE COVERS (If Equipped)
WARNINGS
Make sure that the posts are properly
latched in mounting features. The
cover may cause injury in a sudden
stop or accident if it is not securely
installed. Do no

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual A thumbwheel kit is included in your
vehicle for tying light loads to your roof.
The kit is located in the glovebox.
Make sure to check that the thumbwheels
are tight each time you add or remove load

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Tire and Loading Label Information
Example:
Payload
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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Payload is the combined weight
of cargo and passengers that your
vehicle is carrying. The maximum
payload for your vehicle appears
on the Tire and Loading label. The
label is either on the B-pillar or

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Safety Compliance Certification Label
Example:
WARNING
Exceeding the Safety
Compliance Certification
label vehicle weight rating limits
could result in substandard
vehicle handling or performance,
eng

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual Steps for determining the
correct load limit:
1. Locate the statement "The
combined weight of occupants
and cargo should never exceed
XXX kg or XXX lb." on your
vehicle ’s placard.
2. Determine the

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FORD EXPLORER 2017 5.G Owners Manual - 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you do
not have enough cargo capacity
to carry that much weight. In
metric units, the calculation would
be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99
kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) =
635 -