2020 FORD EXPLORER ignition

Engine or Motor Coolant
Temperature
Illuminates when your vehicle
coolant temperature is high.
Stop your vehicle as soon as
possible, switch off your vehicle and let it
cool. See Engine Coolant Check (page
332).
Engine Oil If it illuminates with the engine
running or when you are driving,
this indicates a system error.
Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to
do so and switch the engine off. Check the
engine oil level. See
Engine Oil Check
(page 327).
Note: Do not resume your journey if it
illuminates despite the level being correct.
Have the system checked by an authorized
dealer immediately.
Fasten Seatbelt Illuminates and a tone sounds
to remind you to fasten your
seatbelt. See
Seatbelt
Reminder (page 42).
Fasten Rear Seatbelt
(If Equipped) Illuminates and a tone sounds
to signal the rear seatbelts are
not fastened.
Front Airbag If it does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, continues
to flash or remains on when the
engine is running, this indicates a
malfunction. Have your vehicle checked
as soon as possible. Front Fog Lamps
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch the
front fog lamps on.
High Beam Illuminates when you switch the
high beam headlamps on. It
flashes when you use the
headlamp flasher.
Hill Descent
(If Equipped) Illuminates when you switch hill
descent on.
Hood Ajar Illuminates when the ignition is
on and the hood is not
completely closed.
Lamps On Illuminates when you switch the
low beam headlamps or the
parking lamps on.
Liftgate Ajar Illuminates when the liftgate is
not completely closed.
Low Beam Warning Illuminates when the low beam
headlamp bulb is not functioning
properly.
Low Fuel Level Illuminates when the fuel level
is low or the fuel tank is nearly
empty. Refuel as soon as
possible.
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Low Tire Pressure Warning
Illuminates when the tire
pressure is low. If the lamp
remains on with the engine
running or when driving, check the tire
pressure as soon as possible.
It also illuminates momentarily when you
switch the ignition on to confirm the lamp
is functional. If it does not illuminate when
you switch the ignition on, or begins to
flash at any time, have the system checked
by an authorized dealer.
Low Washer Fluid Illuminates when the windshield
washer fluid is low.
Powertrain Fault Illuminates when the system
detects a powertrain or a
4WD/AWD fault. Contact an
authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Ready to Drive (If Equipped) Illuminates when you have
switched on your vehicle and it
is ready to drive. A corresponding
message may appear stating ready to
drive.
Service Engine Soon It illuminates when you switch
the ignition on prior to engine
start to check the bulb and to
indicate whether your vehicle is ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing. Normally, it illuminates until the engine is
cranked and automatically turns off if no
system errors are present. However, if after
15 seconds it flashes eight times, this
indicates that your vehicle is not ready for
Inspection and Maintenance (I/M) testing.
See
Catalytic Converter (page 198).
If it illuminates when the engine is running
this indicates a system error. The On Board
Diagnostics system has detected an error
in the vehicle emission control system.
If it flashes, engine misfire may be
occurring. Continuing to drive your vehicle
may cause reduced power or the engine
to stop. Failure to respond to the warning
lamp may cause component damage not
covered by the vehicle Warranty. Have
your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Stability Control It flashes when the system is
active. If it remains illuminated
or does not illuminate when you
switch the ignition on, this indicates a
system error. During a system error the
system switches off. Have the system
checked by an authorized dealer
immediately. See
Using Stability
Control (page 226).
Stability Control Off Illuminates when you switch the
system off. It goes out when you
switch the system back on or
when you switch the ignition off.
Stop Safely Now
(If Equipped) Illuminates if your vehicle has an
electrical component fault or
failure that will cause your
vehicle to shutdown or enter into a limited
operating mode. You may also see a
message.
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AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND
INDICATORS
Key in Ignition Warning Chime
Sounds when you open the driver's door
and you have left the key in the ignition.
Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)
Sounds the horn twice when you exit your
vehicle with the intelligent access key, after
the last door is closed and your keyless
vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is
still on.
Headlamps On Warning Chime
Sounds when you remove the key from the
ignition and open the driver's door and you
have left the headlamps or parking lamps
on.
Parking Brake On Warning Chime
Sounds when you have left the parking
brake on and drive your vehicle. If the
warning chime remains on after you have
released the parking brake, have the
system checked by an authorized dealer
immediately.
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Action
Message
The battery management system determines that the 12V
battery is at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge
the battery or charge the battery using an aftermarket battery charger. This message clears once you restart your vehicle and the battery state of charge has recovered.
Battery State of Charge
Low
The battery management system determines that the batteryis at a low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as
possible to protect the battery. This message will clear once the vehicle has been started and the battery state of charge has recovered. Turning off unnecessary electrical loads will allow faster battery state-of-charge recovery.
Turn Power Off To Save
Battery
Displayed when the battery management system detects an
extended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features willbe disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the electrical loads as soon as possible to improve systemvoltage. If the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery Features
Temporarily Turned Off
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) (If Equipped) Action
Message
Your vehicle needs confirmation it is
unplugged before allowing a start. You
must make sure your vehicle is unplugged and you respond to the message prompt before starting your vehicle.
Vehicle Plugged In ? Yes No
Your vehicle detects it is still plugged inafter you attempt to start it.
Unplug Prior to Starting Vehicle
Your vehicle is ready to drive.
Ready to Drive
Your vehicle is ready to drive. You haveXXX% plug-in energy available.
Ready to Drive {percent charged:##0}%
Charged
You selected EV now mode with the EVbutton.
EV Now All Electric Driving
You selected EV later made with the EVbutton.
EV Later {###} % Electric Energy Saved
for Later
You selected EV charge mode with the EVbutton.
EV Charge Battery Charged by Engine
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Action
Message
Displays when the hill control mode requires you to resume control.
Hill Descent Driver
Resume Control
Displays when a hill descent system fault is present.
Hill Descent Control
Fault
Displays when you disable the hill descent control mode to cool the brake system.
Hill Descent Control Off
System Cooling
Displays when hill descent control mode is ready.
Hill Descent Control
Ready
Displays when you activate the hill descent control mode.
Hill Descent Control
Active
Hill Start Assist Action
Message
Hill start assist is not available. Contact an authorized dealer.See Hill Start Assist (page 217).
Hill Start Assist Not
Available
Keys and Intelligent Access Action
Message
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.
To START Press Brake
The key is not detected by the system. See Keyless Starting(page
172).
No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and
an Intelligent Access key is not detected inside your vehicle.
Restart Now or Key is
Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.
Full Accessory Power
Active
There is a problem with your vehicle ’s starting system. See
an authorized dealer for service.
Starting System Fault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key isprogrammed to the system.
Key Program Successful
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keyshave been programmed.
Max Number of Keys
Learned
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Trailer
Action
Message
A correct trailer connection is sensed during a givenignition cycle.
Trailer Connected
A trailer connection becomes disconnected, either
intentionally or unintentionally, and has been sensed during a given ignition cycle.
Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailer sway.
Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There are certain faults in your vehicle wiring and trailer
wiring/brake system. See Towing a Trailer (page 289).
Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp. Check yourlamp.
Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault
Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery. See Towing
a Trailer (page 289).
Trailer Battery Not Charging See
Manual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailer lighting module.See
Towing a Trailer (page 289).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault
See Manual
Transmission Action
Message
You switched the engine off and shift select lever is in anyposition other than park (P).
Shift to Park
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.
Transmission Warming
Up Please Wait
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.
Press Brake Pedal
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Over
Temperature Stop Safely
See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Service
Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in asafe place as soon as it’ s possible.
Transmission Too Hot
Press Brake
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Action
Message
The transmission has limited functionality. See an authorized dealer.
Transmission Limited
Function See Manual
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typicalafter reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle
the ignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 338).
Transmission Not in Park
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs
to be depressed before exiting the vehicle. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Confirm Park Brake
Apply Before Exiting the Vehicle
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Service Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle isshifting to park. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Vehicle is Shifting to Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle isshifting to reverse. See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Reverse Unavailable Service Required
See an authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Drive
Unavailable Select S for Drive Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT
Neutral Unavailable Service Required
See your authorized dealer.
SHIFT SYS FAULT Sport
Unavailable Service Required
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.
Invalid Gear Selection
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed toenable the transmission to shift from park.
Depress Brake to Shift
from Park
Reminder to switch off the ignition while in neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Engaged
Turn Ignition Off for Towing
Displays when neutral hold is active and you want to exit neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Engaged
Depress Brake andSelect Park to Exit Neutral Tow
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Action
Message
Reminder to remove park brake while in neutral tow.
Neutral Tow Remove
Park Brake for Towing
Displays when the neutral tow is off.
Neutral Tow Disengaged
Displays when neutral tow is on.
Neutral Tow Enabled
Leave Transmission in Neutral
4WD Action
Message
The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itselfdue to the system overheating.
4WD Temporarily
Disabled
The four wheel drive system is locking up the torque transferclutch to help reduce clutch temperature.
4WD Temporarily
Locked
Displays when the system automatically disables to protect
itself. This may be caused by operating the vehicle with a mini spare tire installed, if the system detects dissimilar size tires,
or if there is an issue with another vehicle system preventing 4WD operation. The system resumes normal operation and
clears this message after you cycle the ignition on and off and drive a short distance with the road tire re-installed or after the other vehicle system issues are resolved.
4WD Off
Displays after the system cools and the four wheel drivesystem resumes normal function.
4WD Restored
The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and thepowertrain fault indicator illuminates. If the warning stays
illuminated or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
4WD Fault Service
Required
Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.
Change 4WD Power
Transfer Unit Lube
Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and reset to new.
4WD Power Transfer
Unit Lube Set to New
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