2020 FORD EXPLORER brake

At Every Oil Change Interval as Indicated by the Information Display
1
Inspect the steering linkage, ball joints, suspension and the tire-rod ends.
Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or
drag.
1 Do not exceed one year or 12,500 mi (20,000 km) between service intervals.
2 Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Engine Oil
Check
(page 327). Brake Fluid Maintenance
1
Change the brake fluid. 2
Every 3 Years
1 Perform this maintenance item every 3 years. Do not exceed the designated time for
the interval.
2 Brake fluid servicing requires special equipment available at your authorized dealer. Other Maintenance Items
1
Replace the cabin air filter.
Every
20,000 mi
(32,186 km)
Replace the engine air filter.
Every
30,000 mi
(48,280 km)
Change the engine coolant and motor electronics coolant. 2
At
200,000 mi
(322,000 km)
Replace the spark plugs.
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
Inspect the accessory drive belt or belts. 3
Every
100,000 mi
(160,000 km)
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ELECTROMAGNETIC
COMPATIBILITY
WARNING: Do not place objects
or mount equipment on or near the
airbag cover, on the side of the front or
rear seatbacks, or in areas that may
come into contact with a deploying
airbag. Failure to follow these
instructions may increase the risk of
personal injury in the event of a crash. WARNING: Do not fasten antenna
cables to vehicle wiring, fuel pipes and
brake pipes. WARNING:
Keep antenna and
power cables at least 4 in (10 cm) from
any electronic modules and airbags. Note:
We test and certify your vehicle to
meet electromagnetic compatibility
legislation. It is your responsibility to make
sure that any equipment an authorized
dealer installs on your vehicle complies with
applicable local legislation and other
requirements. Installation of some
aftermarket electronic devices could
degrade the performance of vehicle
functions, which use radio frequency signals
such as broadcast radio receiver, tire
pressure monitoring system, push button
start, Bluetooth connectivity or satellite
navigation.
Note: Any radio frequency transmitter
equipment in your vehicle (such as cellular
telephones and amateur radio transmitters)
must keep to the parameters in the
following illustrations and table. We do not
provide any other special provisions or
conditions for installations or use.
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3
360 Degree Camera....................................241
Front Camera...................................................... 242
Side Camera........................................................ 243
Using the System............................................... 242
4
4WD See: Four-Wheel Drive.................................... 208
9
911 Assist...........................................................55
A
A/C See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
About This Manual...........................................9
ABS See: Brakes............................................................ 214
ABS driving hints See: Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes................................................................. 215
Accessories...................................................484
Accessories See: Replacement Parts
Recommendation............................................ 16
Active Park Assist........................................235 Using Active Park Assist.................................. 236
Adaptive Cruise Control
............................246
Adaptive Cruise Control –
Troubleshooting............................................ 256
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering
................................253
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go
.....................................253
Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive
Cruise Control
.............................................253
System Warnings............................................... 253
Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering................................247 Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations -
Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go
.....................................248
Sensor Limitations............................................ 248
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Lane Centering
...............................246
Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go.....................................246
Hilly Condition Usage....................................... 247
When Following a Vehicle............................... 247
Adaptive Cruise Control – Troubleshooting........................................256
Adaptive Cruise Control – Information Messages......................................................... 256
Adaptive Headlamps
.....................................91
System Check......................................................... 91
Adjusting the Headlamps
........................340
Vertical Aim Adjustment................................ 340
Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance.....................................................255
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................80
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column...........................................................80
End of Travel Position.......................................... 81
Memory Feature.................................................... 81
AFS See: Adaptive Headlamps................................. 91
Airbag Disposal
...............................................53
Air Conditioning See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
Air Filter See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L
EcoBoost™..................................................... 329
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L.................................................................... 330
See: Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L...................................................................... 331
Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........................................ 78
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 10.1 Inch Information and Entertainment
Display Screen
..............................................93
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 94
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Changing the Color..............................................
94
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 94
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 93
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen.............................................................93
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 93
Changing the Color.............................................. 93
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 93
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 93
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 79
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 79
Appendices...................................................506
Apps.................................................................466 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 468
Using Apps on an Android Device...............467
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 467
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device................................................................ 467
At a Glance.......................................................20
At a Glance - ST.............................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............111
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 111
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 111
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 111
Audio Control...................................................82 You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 82
Audio System
...............................................430
General Information......................................... 430
Audio Unit
......................................................430
Adjusting the Volume........................................ 431
Changing Radio Stations................................. 431
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........431
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 431
Auto Hold
.........................................................218
Auto Hold Indicator............................................ 218
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.................. 218
Using Auto Hold.................................................. 218
Autolamps........................................................89 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 89
Automatic Climate Control
.......................137
Accessing Rear Climate Controls.................. 137Accessing the Air Distribution
Controls.............................................................. 137
Accessing the Menu........................................... 137
Setting the Blower Motor Speed................... 137
Setting the Temperature................................. 138
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................138
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off............................................................... 139
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 139
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off....................................................................... 139
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 139
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 139
Automatic High Beam Control.................95
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................95
Automatic Transmission
...........................202
Automatic Return to Park............................... 203
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow.................................................................. 207
Manual Park Release (MPR)......................... 205
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................. 205
Stay in Neutral Mode....................................... 204
Tow Mode ............................................................ 204
Understanding Your Transmission Selector Positions.......................................................... 202
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check............................................................336
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................180 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 181
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 180
Autowipers.......................................................85 Autowipers Settings........................................... 86
Auxiliary Power Points
................................167
110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 167
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 167
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........167
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 338
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Blind Spot Information System.............264
Blind Spot Information System with Trailer
Tow.................................................................... 266
Switching the System On and Off..............268
System Errors...................................................... 268
Using the Blind Spot Information System.............................................................. 265
BLIS See: Blind Spot Information System.........264
Bonnet Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........323
Booster Seats..................................................33 Types of Booster Seats...................................... 33
Brake Fluid Check.........................................337 Brake Fluid Service Interval............................ 337
Brakes...............................................................214 General Information.......................................... 214
Breaking-In.....................................................297
Bulb Specification Chart...........................424
C
Canceling the Set Speed..........................245
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................395
Air Conditioning System................................. 395
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 398
Automatic Transmission................................. 395
Engine Coolant................................................... 396
Engine Oil.............................................................. 397
Front Axle............................................................ 400
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 398
Grease.................................................................... 398
Hydraulic Brake System.................................. 399
Locks...................................................................... 399
Rear Axle............................................................... 401
Transfer Case..................................................... 400
Washer Reservoir............................................... 401
Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L................................................................402
Air Conditioning System................................. 402
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 405
Automatic Transmission................................ 403
Engine Coolant.................................................. 404
Engine Oil............................................................. 404
Front Axle............................................................. 408Fuel Tank..............................................................
406
Grease................................................................... 406
Hydraulic Brake System................................. 406
Locks...................................................................... 407
Rear Axle.............................................................. 408
Transfer Case...................................................... 407
Washer Reservoir.............................................. 409
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L, Gasoline
.......................................................409
Air Conditioning System.................................. 410
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates............................................................ 412
Automatic Transmission................................. 410
Engine Coolant..................................................... 411
Engine Oil................................................................ 411
Front Axle.............................................................. 415
Fuel Tank................................................................ 413
Grease..................................................................... 413
Hydraulic Brake System................................... 413
Locks....................................................................... 414
Rear Axle................................................................ 415
Transfer Case....................................................... 414
Washer Reservoir................................................ 416
Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
...............416
Air Conditioning System................................... 417
Alternative Engine Oil for Extremely Cold Climates........................................................... 420
Automatic Transmission.................................. 417
Engine Coolant.................................................... 418
Engine Oil.............................................................. 419
Front Axle.............................................................. 422
Fuel Tank.............................................................. 420
Grease.................................................................... 420
Hydraulic Brake System................................... 421
Locks........................................................................\
421
Rear Axle............................................................... 423
Transfer Case....................................................... 422
Washer Reservoir............................................... 423
Capacities and Specifications...............384
Cargo Nets......................................................281
Car Wash See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 346
Catalytic Converter
......................................198
On-Board Diagnostics (OBD-II)................... 199
Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) Testing................................................... 199
Center Console
................................................171
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Driver and Passenger Airbags....................47
Children and Airbags.......................................... 48
Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment........................................................ 47
Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags.........51
Driving Aids....................................................259
Driving Hints..................................................296
Driving Through Water...............................297
DRL See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With:
Configurable Daytime Running
Lamps................................................................. 90
See: Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)................90
E
Economical Driving.....................................296
Electric Parking Brake
.................................215
Applying the Electric Parking Brake.............215
Automatically Releasing the Electric
Parking Brake.................................................. 216
Manually Releasing the Electric Parking Brake................................................................... 216
Releasing the Electric Parking Brake if the Vehicle Battery is Running Out of
Charge................................................................ 217
Electric Vehicle Information....................465 Engine On Due To............................................. 466
Power Flow.......................................................... 465
Vehicle Operational States............................ 465
Electromagnetic Compatibility.............506
Emergency Call Limitations
.......................56
Emergency Call Requirements.................55
Emission Law.................................................197 Noise Emissions Warranty, Prohibited
Tampering Acts and Maintenance.........198
Tampering With a Noise Control System............................................................... 197
End User License Agreement.................509 VEHICLE SOFTWARE END USER LICENSE
AGREEMENT (EULA) ................................ 509
Engine Block Heater
.....................................178
Using the Engine Block Heater...................... 179
Engine Coolant Check................................332 Adding Coolant................................................... 333
Coolant Change................................................. 334Engine Coolant Temperature
Management.................................................. 336
Fail-Safe Cooling............................................... 334
Recycled Coolant............................................... 334
Severe Climates................................................. 334
Engine Emission Control............................197
Engine Immobilizer See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Engine Oil Check...........................................327 Adding Engine Oil.............................................. 328
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™..................................................327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L..........................327
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L...........................327
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................384
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 384
Engine Specifications - 3.0L, ST............385 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 386
Engine Specifications - 3.0L...................385 Drivebelt Routing............................................... 385
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Gasoline........................................................387
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 387
Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)............................388
Drivebelt Routing............................................... 388
Entertainment..............................................446 AM/FM Radio...................................................... 447
Apps....................................................................... 455
Bluetooth Stereo or USB................................ 454
CD (If equipped)................................................ 453
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)........................................................ 450
SiriusXM® Satellite Radio (If Activated)....................................................... 448
Sources.................................................................. 447
Supported Media Players, Formats and Metadata Information................................ 455
USB Ports............................................................. 455
Environment.....................................................19
EPB See: Electric Parking Brake.............................. 215
Essential Towing Checks..........................293 Before Towing a Trailer.................................... 294
Hitches................................................................... 293
Launching or Retrieving a Boat or Personal Watercraft (PWC)........................................ 294
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Safety Chains......................................................
293
Trailer Brakes....................................................... 293
Trailer Lamps....................................................... 293
When Towing a Trailer..................................... 294
Event Data Recording See: Data Recording.............................................. 11
Export Unique Options.................................18
Exterior Mirrors - Excluding: ST................98 360-Degree Camera.......................................... 99
Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 99
Auto-Folding Mirrors .......................................... 98
Blind Spot Information System...................... 99
Direction Indicator Mirrors ............................... 99
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................... 98
Heated Exterior Mirrors ..................................... 99
Memory Mirrors .................................................... 99
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 98
Puddle Lamps....................................................... 99
Exterior Mirrors - ST......................................99 Auto-dimming Feature...................................... 101
Auto-Folding Mirrors......................................... 100
Blind Spot Information System..................... 101
Direction Indicator Mirrors................................ 101
Fold-Away Exterior Mirrors............................. 100
Heated Exterior Mirrors..................................... 101
Memory Mirrors.................................................... 101
Power Exterior Mirrors........................................ 99
Puddle Lamps...................................................... 101
F
Fastening the Seatbelts
..............................39
Seatbelt Locking Modes................................... 40
Using Seatbelts During Pregnancy................39
Flat Tire See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 376
Floor Mats
......................................................298
Fog Lamps - Front See: Front Fog Lamps........................................ 90
Ford Credit
.........................................................15
US Only..................................................................... 15
Ford Protect..................................................485 Ford Protect Extended Service Plan
(CANADA ONLY).......................................... 486
Ford Protect Extended Service Plans (U.S. Only)................................................................. 485
Four-Wheel Drive
........................................208
Principle of Operation..................................... 208Front Fog Lamps............................................90
Front Fog Lamp Indicator.................................. 91
Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off........................................................................\
. 90
Front Parking Aid
..........................................232
Object Distance Indicator............................... 233
Front Passenger Sensing System
............48
Front Wiper Blades See: Changing the Front Wiper Blades......342
Fuel and Refueling.......................................186
Fuel Consumption.......................................195 Advertised Capacity.......................................... 195
Calculating Fuel Economy.............................. 196
Filling the Fuel Tank.......................................... 196
Fuel Filler Funnel Location
.......................188
Fuel Filter.........................................................341
Fuel Quality - E85........................................186 Choosing the Right Fuel - Flex Fuel
Vehicles............................................................. 186
Switching Between E85 and Gasoline............................................................. 187
Fuel Quality - Gasoline..............................188 Choosing the Right Fuel.................................. 188
Fuel Shutoff..................................................300
Fuses.................................................................313
Fuse Specification Chart
............................313
Engine Compartment Fuse Box.................... 313
Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel........318
G
Garage Door Opener...................................162
Garage Door Opener See: Universal Garage Door Opener............162
Gauges
.............................................................104
12 Inch Display..................................................... 106
4 Inch Display...................................................... 104
6 Inch Display...................................................... 105
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........106
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 107
Gearbox See: Transmission............................................. 202
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access.................................................. 57
General Maintenance Information........487 Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 489
Owner Checks and Services......................... 488
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Protecting Your Investment...........................
487
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 487
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 487
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................309
Getting the Services You Need..............306 Away From Home............................................. 306
Global Opening..............................................98 Remote Control Front Windows.................... 98
H
Hazard Flashers...........................................300
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps.................... 340
Headlamp Exit Delay
....................................89
Headrest See: Head Restraints......................................... 144
Head Restraints
............................................144
Adjusting the Head Restraints....................... 145
Tilting Head Restraints .................................... 146
Heated Exterior Mirrors...............................142
Heated Rear Window..................................142
Heated Seats
.................................................156
Front Seats........................................................... 156
Second Row Heated Seats.............................. 157
Heated Steering Wheel...............................83
Heated Windshield
.......................................141
Windshield Wiper De-Icer................................ 141
Heating See: Climate Control.......................................... 137
High Voltage Battery...................................201 General Information.......................................... 201
Hill Descent Control....................................228
Hill Descent Control Indicator
.................229
Hill Start Assist...............................................217 Switching the System On and Off................217
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 217
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate
..........................................................139
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold
Weather............................................................ 140
General Hints....................................................... 139
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................ 140
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 140
Recommended Settings for Cooling..........140
Recommended Settings for Heating..........140 Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock
Brakes.............................................................215
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood..........323
Horn....................................................................84
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work....................................246
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................160
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV).............................................184
Hybrid Vehicle Operation - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................182
Battery.................................................................... 182
Braking.................................................................... 183
Driving..................................................................... 182
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............183
Starting................................................................... 182
Stopping................................................................. 182
Transmission Operation................................... 182
I
Ignition Switch................................................172
In California (U.S. Only).............................307
Information Display Control
.......................83
Information Displays.....................................112
General Information............................................ 112
Information Messages................................120 4WD........................................................................\
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Active Park.............................................................. 121
Adaptive Cruise Control.................................... 121
Adaptive Headlamps.......................................... 121
AdvanceTrac ™ and Traction Control..........122
Alarm....................................................................... 122
Battery and Charging System (12 Volt).................................................................... 122
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage)............................................................. 123
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System.................................................... 124
Doors and Locks.................................................. 125
Driver Alert............................................................. 126
Fuel........................................................................\
.. 126
Hill Descent Control........................................... 126
Hill Start Assist..................................................... 127
Keys and Intelligent Access............................. 127
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