2019 FORD EXPLORER steering

•
Transmissions give their best fuel
economy when operated in the top
cruise gear and with steady pressure
on the gas pedal.
• Four-wheel-drive operation (if
equipped) is less fuel efficient than
two-wheel-drive operation.
• Close the windows for high-speed
driving.
DRIVING THROUGH WATER WARNING: Do not drive through
flowing or deep water as you may lose
control of your vehicle.
Note: Driving through standing water can
cause vehicle damage.
Note: Engine damage can occur if water
enters the air filter.
Before driving through standing water,
check the depth. Never drive through water
that is higher than the bottom of the front
rocker area of your vehicle. When driving through standing water, drive
very slowly and do not stop your vehicle.
Your brake performance and traction may
be limited. After driving through water and
as soon as it is safe to do so: •
Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the
brakes and to check that they work.
• Check that the horn works.
• Check that the exterior lights work.
• Turn the steering wheel to check that
the steering power assist works.
FLOOR MATS WARNING:
Use a floor mat
designed to fit the footwell of your
vehicle that does not obstruct the pedal
area. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death. WARNING:
Pedals that cannot
move freely can cause loss of vehicle
control and increase the risk of serious
personal injury. WARNING:
Secure the floor mat
to both retention devices so that it
cannot slip out of position and interfere
with the pedals. Failure to follow this
instruction could result in the loss of
control of your vehicle, personal injury or
death. WARNING:
Do not place
additional floor mats or any other
covering on top of the original floor mats.
This could result in the floor mat
interfering with the operation of the
pedals. Failure to follow this instruction
could result in the loss of control of your
vehicle, personal injury or death.
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Not used.
—
23
Right hand side electronic cooling fan 3
relay.
—
24
Not used.
—
25
Anti-lock brake system valves.
30A 2
26
Trailer tow battery charge relay power.
30A 2
27
Not used.
—
28
Starter relay.
—
29
Not used.
—
30
Electric power-assisted steering.
10A 1
31
Anti-lock brake system module.
10A 1
32
Powertrain control module (Ignition Switch
Position - Run).
10A 1
33
Blind spot information system.
10A 1
34
Adaptive cruise control.
Front view camera.
Rear camera.
Not used.
—
35
Blower motor relay.
—
36
Trailer tow battery charge relay.
—
37
A/C compressor clutch relay.
—
38
Horn relay.
—
39
Not used.
—
40
Rear blower motor.
40A 2
41
Not used.
—
42
Front blower motor.
40A 2
43
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Power point (cargo area).
20A 2
67
Not used.
—
68
Power liftgate.
30A 2
69
Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop
and direction indicator lamps.
15A 2
70
Not used.
—
71
Heated/cooled seats.
30A 2
72
Driver seat module.
30A 2
73
Driver seat power.
Passenger seat power.
30A 2
74
Front wiper motor.
30A 2
75
Not used.
—
76
Not used.
—
77
3rd row power folding seat module relay.
30A 2
78
Starter relay.
30A 2
79
Not used.
—
80
Trailer tow back-up lamp relay.
10A 1
81
Steering column lock (if equipped).
20A 2
82
Brake on/off switch.
10A 1
83
Not used.
—
84
2nd row USB charger (if equipped).
5A 1
85
Not used.
—
86
Not used.
—
87
Not used.
—
88
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Protected Component
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Not used.
—
89
Not used.
—
90
Not used.
—
91
Multi-contour seat module relay.
15A 1
92
Alternator sense.
10A 1
93
Rear washer relay.
15A 1
94
Rear wiper relay.
15A 1
95
Powertrain control module relay coil
power.
10A 1
96
Rain sensor.
5A 1
97
2nd row seat motors.
20A 1
98
Trailer tow parking lamp relay.
20A 1
99
1 Micro 2 fuse.
2 M-case fuse.
3 J-case fuse.
Passenger Compartment Fuse
Panel
The fuse panel is located under the
instrument panel to the left of the steering
column. Note:
It may be easier to access the fuse
panel if you remove the finish trim piece.
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Front climate control module.
7.5A 2
12
Instrument cluster.
7.5A 2
13
Smart data link.
Steering column control module.
Extended power module.
10A 2
14
Smart datalink connector power.
10A 2
15
Heads up display.
Not used.
—
16
Electronic finish panel.
5A 2
17
Push button start switch.
5A 2
18
Ignition switch.
Key inhibit.
Transmission control switch.
7.5A 2
19
Not used.
—
20
Terrain management switch.
5A 2
21
Heads up display.
Humidity sensor.
Occupant classification sensor.
5A 2
22
Delayed accessory power.
10A 1
23
Power windows.
Moonroof.
Folding mirror relay.
DC inverter.
Window/moonroof switch illumination.
Central lock relay.
20A 1
24
Left-hand front smart window motor.
30A 1
25
Door zone module.
Right-hand front smart window motor.
30A 1
26
Door zone module.
Moonroof.
30A 1
27
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Protected Components
Fuse Rating
Fuse or Relay
Number
Sony amplifier - 10 channel.
20A 1
28
Sony amplifier - 14 channel.
30A 1
29
Not used.
—
30
Not used.
—
31
SYNC module.
10A 1
32
GPS module.
Display.
Radio frequency receiver.
Radio.
20A 1
33
Starter relay.
30A 1
34
Restraints control module.
5A 1
35
Extended power module.
Lane departure warning module.
15A 1
36
Auto high beam.
EC mirrors.
Rear heated seats.
Heated steering wheel.
20A 1
37
Left-hand front window motor.
30A 3
38
Rear power window motors.
1 Micro 2 fuse.
2 Micro 3 fuse.
3 Circuit breaker.
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Only use oils certified for gasoline engines
by the American Petroleum Institute (API).
An oil with this trademark symbol
conforms to the current engine and
emission system protection standards and
fuel economy requirements of the
International Lubricants Specification
Advisory Committee (ILSAC).
To top up the engine oil level do the
following:
1. Clean the area surrounding the engine
oil filler cap before you remove it.
2. Remove the engine oil filler cap. See Under Hood Overview (page 283).
Turn it counterclockwise and remove
it.
3. Add engine oil that meets our specifications. See
Capacities and
Specifications (page 351). You may
have to use a funnel to pour the engine
oil into the opening.
4. Recheck the oil level.
5. If the oil level is correct, replace the dipstick and make sure it is fully seated.
6. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn it clockwise until you feel a strong
resistance.
Note: Do not add oil further than the
maximum mark. Oil levels above the
maximum mark may cause engine damage.
Note: Make sure you install the oil filler cap
correctly.
Note: Soak up any spillage with an
absorbent cloth immediately.
OIL CHANGE INDICATOR
RESET
Use the information display controls on
the steering wheel to reset the oil change
indicator. From the main menu scroll to: Action and description
Message
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Settings
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Vehicle
Press the right arrow button,
then from this menu scroll
to the following message.
Oil Life
Press and hold the
OK
button until the instrument
cluster displays the
following message.
Hold OK to
Reset
Reset Successful
When the oil change indic-
ator resets the instrument
cluster displays 100%.
Remaining Life
{00}%
If the instrument cluster
displays one of the following
messages, repeat the
process.
Not Reset
Reset Cancelled
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Do not add extra inhibitors or additives to
the coolant. These can be harmful and
compromise the corrosion protection of
the coolant.
Recycled Coolant
We do not recommend the use of recycled
coolant as an approved recycling process
is not yet available.
Note:
Dispose of used coolant in the
appropriate manner.
Follow your community's regulations and
standards for recycling and disposing of
automotive fluids.
Severe Climates
If you drive in extremely cold climates:
• It may be necessary to increase the
coolant concentration above 50%.
• A coolant concentration of 60%
provides improved freeze point
protection. Coolant concentrations
above 60% decrease the overheat
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
If you drive in extremely hot climates:
• You can decrease the coolant
concentration to 40%.
• Coolant concentrations below 40%
decrease the freeze and corrosion
protection characteristics of the
coolant and may cause engine
damage.
Vehicles driven year-round in non-extreme
climates should use prediluted coolant for
optimum cooling system and engine
protection. Coolant Change
At specific mileage intervals, as listed in
the scheduled maintenance information,
the coolant should be changed. Add
prediluted coolant approved to the correct
specification. See Capacities and
Specifications (page 340).
Fail-Safe Cooling
Fail-safe cooling allows you to temporarily
drive your vehicle before any incremental
component damage occurs. The fail-safe
distance depends on ambient
temperature, vehicle load and terrain.
How Fail-Safe Cooling Works If the engine begins to overheat,
the coolant temperature gauge
moves toward the red zone:
A warning lamp illuminates and
a message may appear in the
information display.
If the engine reaches a preset
over-temperature condition, the engine
automatically switches to alternating
cylinder operation. Each disabled cylinder
acts as an air pump and cools the engine.
When this occurs, your vehicle still
operates, however:
• Engine power is limited.
• The air conditioning system turns off.
Continued operation increases the engine
temperature, causing the engine to
completely shut down. Your steering and
braking effort increases in this situation.
When the engine temperature cools, you
can re-start the engine. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible to minimize
engine damage.
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