2018 FORD EXPLORER diagnostic

If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or
Snow.................................................................. 190
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission................................................... 188
Understanding the Positions of Your Automatic Transmission............................. 187
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™.......................................295
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™............295
Adding Transmission Fluid ............................ 296
Checking the Transmission Fluid Level.................................................................. 295
Autowipers........................................................81 Autowipers Settings............................................ 82
Auxiliary Power Points
................................165
110 Volt AC Power Point................................... 165
12 Volt DC Power Point..................................... 165
Locations............................................................... 165
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 298
Blind Spot Information System
..............232
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........... 232
Switching the System On and Off..............234
System Errors...................................................... 234
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 233
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System..........232
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........284
Booster Seats
..................................................29
Types of Booster Seats...................................... 30
Brake Fluid Check........................................297
Brakes...............................................................196 General Information.......................................... 196
Breaking-In.....................................................257
Bulb Specification Chart..........................306
C
Cabin Air Filter................................................142 Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L
EcoBoost™ .................................................
350
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold
Climates........................................................... 353
Specifications...................................................... 351
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec.........................................................354
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 358
Specifications..................................................... 355
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™.................................................358
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 362
Specifications..................................................... 360
Capacities and Specifications................343
Cargo Nets.......................................................241
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 309
Catalytic Converter......................................184 On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 185
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 185
Center Console..............................................167 Rear Seat Armrest.............................................. 167
Second Row Center Console.......................... 167
Changing a Bulb..........................................303 Front Direction Indicator................................. 303
Headlamp............................................................ 303
Headlamp High Beam..................................... 304
LED Lamps........................................................... 305
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 305
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp................................................................. 304
Changing a Fuse..........................................282 Fuses...................................................................... 282
Changing a Road Wheel............................337 Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 337
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 338
Changing the 12V Battery.........................298
Changing the Engine Air Filter................308
Changing the Wiper Blades....................300 Front Wiper Blades.......................................... 300
Rear Window Wiper Blade.............................. 301
Checking MyKey System Status................61 MyKey Distance..................................................... 61
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 62
558
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Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................242
Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 243
Thumbwheel Kit................................................. 242
Running-In See: Breaking-In.................................................. 257
Running Out of Fuel......................................177
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container........................................................... 178
Filling a Portable Fuel Container................... 178
S
Safety Canopy ™
............................................49
Safety Precautions.......................................175
Satellite Radio...............................................375
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................. 376
Satellite Radio Reception Factors...............375
SiriusXM Satellite Radio Service.................. 375
Troubleshooting................................................. 376
Scheduled Maintenance Record...........507
Scheduled Maintenance
..........................499
Seatbelt Extension........................................42
Seatbelt Height Adjustment......................39
Seatbelt Reminder
........................................40
Belt-Minder™....................................................... 40
Seatbelts...........................................................35 Principle of Operation......................................... 35
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime..............................................................40
Conditions of operation.................................... 40
Seats.................................................................144
Security...............................................................74
Settings...........................................................467 911 Assist................................................................ 472
Ambient Lighting............................................... 479
Bluetooth............................................................. 469
Clock...................................................................... 469
Display
.................................................................. 480
General................................................................... 477
Media Player....................................................... 468
Mobile Apps......................................................... 475
Navigation............................................................. 473
Phone
.................................................................... 469
Radio....................................................................... 472
Sound..................................................................... 467
Valet Mode............................................................ 481
Vehicle .................................................................... 479Voice Control......................................................
480
Wi-Fi & Hotspot.................................................. 477
Side Airbags
.....................................................48
Side Sensing System..................................207 Obstacle Distance Indicator......................... 208
Sitting in the Correct Position
..................144
Snow Chains See: Using Snow Chains................................. 332
Spare Wheel See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 337
Special Notices................................................12 New Vehicle Limited Warranty......................... 12
Notice to Owners of Pickup Trucks and Utility Type Vehicles........................................ 13
On Board Diagnostics Data Link Connector............................................................ 13
Special Instructions.............................................. 12
Using Your Vehicle as an Ambulance............13
Using Your Vehicle With a Snowplow............13
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..............................................505
Exceptions........................................................... 506
Speed Control See: Cruise Control........................................... 220
Stability Control
..........................................200
Principle of Operation..................................... 200
Starter Switch See: Ignition Switch........................................... 169
Starting a Gasoline Engine........................170 Automatic Engine Shutdown......................... 172
Failure to Start....................................................... 171
Guarding Against Exhaust Fumes................173
Important Ventilating Information...............173
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Moving................................................................ 172
Stopping the Engine When Your Vehicle is Stationary.......................................................... 172
Vehicles with an Ignition Key.......................... 170
Vehicles with Keyless Start............................. 170
Starting and Stopping the Engine.........169 General Information.......................................... 169
Steering............................................................237 Electric Power Steering.................................... 237
Steering Wheel
................................................76
Storage Compartments.............................167
Sunroof See: Moonroof....................................................... 95
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