2020 FORD EXPLORER reset

Other Maintenance Items
1
Change the automatic transmission fluid.
Every 150,000 mi
(240,000 km) Replace the accessory drive belt or belts. 4
1 Perform these maintenance items within
3,000 mi (4,800 km) of the last engine oil
and filter change. Do not exceed the designated distance for the interval.
2 Initial replacement at 10 years or
200,000 mi (322,000 km), then every five years or
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
3 After initial inspection, inspect every other oil change until replaced.
4 If not replaced within the last
100,000 mi (160,000 km).
SPECIAL OPERATING
CONDITIONS SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE
If you operate your vehicle primarily
in any
of the following conditions, you need to
perform extra maintenance as indicated.
If you operate your vehicle
occasionally
under any of these conditions, it is not
necessary to perform the extra
maintenance. For specific
recommendations, see your dealership
service advisor or technician. Perform the services shown in the
following tables when specified or within
3,000 mi (4,800 km)
of the message
appearing in the information display
prompting you to change your oil.
• Example 1: The message comes on at
28,750 mi (46,270 km)
. Perform the
30,000 mi (48,000 km) automatic
transmission fluid replacement.
• Example 2
: The message has not
come on, but the odometer reads
30,000 mi (48,000 km) (for example,
the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor was
reset at
25,000 mi (40,000 km).
Perform the engine air filter
replacement. Towing a Trailer or Using a Car-top Carrier
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Inspect front axle.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Inspect rear axle and U-joints.
Inspect half-shaft boots.
See axle maintenance items under
Exceptions.
Replace spark plugs.
Every
60,000 mi
(96,000 km)
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Extensive Idling or Low-speed Driving for Long Distances, as in Heavy Commercial Use
Change engine oil and filter as indicated by the information
display and perform services listed in the Normal Sched-
uled Maintenance chart.
As required
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Replace spark plugs.
Every 60,000 mi
(96,000 km) Operating in Dusty or Sandy Conditions - Such as Unpaved or Dusty Roads
Replace cabin air filter.
Inspect frequently, service
as required
Replace engine air filter.
Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal
noise, wear, looseness or drag.
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
Rotate tires, inspect tires for wear and measure tread
depth.
Change engine oil and filter. 1
Every
5,000 mi (8,000 km)
or six months
Perform multi-point inspection.
1 Reset your Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes. See Oil Change
Indicator Reset
(page 328). Exclusive use of E85 - Flex Fuel Vehicles Only
If ran exclusively on E85, fill the fuel tank full with regular
unleaded fuel.
Every oil change
Exceptions
There are several exceptions to the Normal
Schedule: Axle and Transfer Case maintenance
:
The Transfer case, front and rear axles in
your vehicle do not require an any normal
scheduled maintenance. Vehicles are
electrically monitored and notify the driver
required service by displaying a message
in the information display. The transfer
case, front and rear axles are more likely
to require a fluid change if the vehicle has
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Memory Function.........................................150
Easy Entry and Exit Feature............................. 151
Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Control ............................................................... 151
Saving a PreSet Position................................... 151
Message Center See: Information Displays................................. 112
Mirrors See: Windows and Mirrors................................ 97
Mobile Communications Equipment.......17
Moonroof.........................................................102 Bounce-Back....................................................... 103
Opening and Closing the Moonroof............102
Rear SunShade Opening and Closing........103
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™................................................390
Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L...............................391
Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L..............................392
MyKey – Troubleshooting...........................67
MyKey ™.............................................................64
Principle of Operation........................................ 64
N
Navigation.....................................................460 Changing the Format of the Map................462
cityseeker............................................................. 464
Michelin Travel Guide...................................... 465
Navigation Map Accuracy and Updates........................................................... 465
Route Guidance................................................. 462
Setting a Destination........................................ 461
SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link.................. 465
Zoom...................................................................... 462
Network Connectivity
................................426
Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile
Network............................................................ 426
Network Connectivity – Troubleshooting........................................427
Normal Scheduled Maintenance..........490 Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor™........................ 490
Normal Maintenance Intervals...................... 491
O
Oil Change Indicator Reset......................328
Oil Check See: Engine Oil Check....................................... 327Opening and Closing the Hood..............323
Closing the Hood............................................... 324
Opening the Hood............................................. 323
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature........................................................311
Obtaining a French Owner ’s Manual............311
Overhead Console.........................................171
Overriding Automatic High Beam Control............................................................96
Overriding Reverse Braking Assist..........221
Overriding the Set Speed..........................252
P
Parking Aids
...................................................230
Principle of Operation...................................... 230
Passive Anti-Theft System.........................78 Programming a Spare Intelligent Access
Key........................................................................\
. 78
SecuriLock®........................................................... 78
PATS See: Passive Anti-Theft System..................... 78
Pedestrian Alert System
.............................54
Pedestrian Protection..................................54
Perchlorate........................................................15
Personalized Settings
..................................118
Fuel Economy....................................................... 119
Hybrid Information.............................................. 119
Trip 1 and 2.............................................................. 119
Personal Safety System ™
..........................45
How Does the Personal Safety System
Work?.................................................................. 45
Phone..............................................................458 Android Auto...................................................... 460
Apple CarPlay..................................................... 460
Pairing Your Cell Phone for the First Time.................................................................. 459
Text Messaging.................................................. 459
Using Your Cell Phone..................................... 459
Post-Crash Alert System
..........................304
Power Door Locks See: Locking and Unlocking............................. 69
Power Liftgate
..................................................74
Hands-Free Feature............................................ 76
Obstacle Detection.............................................. 76
Opening and Closing the Liftgate................... 74
Setting the Liftgate Open Height................... 76
Stopping the Liftgate Movement................... 75
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Switching Lane Centering On and
Off..................................................................254
Activating Lane Centering.............................. 254
System Alerts and Automatic Cancellation.................................................... 254
Switching Rear Occupant Alert System On and Off
...................................................160
Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off
....................................................................221
Symbols Glossary.............................................9
SYNC™ 3........................................................438
General Information......................................... 438
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting.......................471 Additional Information and
Assistance....................................................... 483
Apps........................................................................\
478
Navigation............................................................. 477
Personal Profiles................................................. 481
Phone..................................................................... 475
Resetting the System...................................... 483
USB and Bluetooth Audio............................... 472
Voice Recognition............................................... 471
Wi-Fi Connectivity............................................ 480
T
Technical Specifications See: Capacities and Specifications............384
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)
......................308
Tire Care..........................................................355
Glossary of Tire Terminology........................ 356
Information About Uniform Tire Quality Grading............................................................. 355
Information Contained on the Tire Sidewall............................................................ 357
Temperature A B C............................................ 356
Traction AA A B C............................................... 355
Treadwear............................................................. 355
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
...........370
Changing Tires With a Tire Pressure
Monitoring System......................................... 371
Understanding Your Tire Pressure Monitoring System ....................................... 372
Tires See: Wheels and Tires..................................... 353
Towing a Trailer............................................289 Load Placement................................................ 289Towing the Vehicle on Four
Wheels..........................................................295
Emergency Towing............................................ 295
Recreational Towing - All-Wheel and Four-Wheel Drive Vehicles........................ 295
Recreational Towing - Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 295
Recreational Towing - Rear-Wheel Drive Vehicles............................................................ 295
Towing.............................................................289
Traction Control............................................224 Principle of Operation...................................... 224
Traffic Sign Recognition.............................272 Principle of Operation....................................... 272
Using Traffic Sign Recognition...................... 272
Trailer Sway Control...................................290
Transmission Code Designation............394
Transmission Specifications - ST.........388
Transmission.................................................202
Transporting the Vehicle
..........................304
U
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................324
Under Hood Overview - 3.0L...................325
Under Hood Overview - 3.3L...................326
Unique Driving Characteristics...............180
Universal Garage Door Opener...............162 HomeLink Wireless Control System............162
USB Port.........................................................436 Locating the USB Ports................................... 437
Using Four-Wheel Drive...........................208 Driving in Special Conditions With
Four-Wheel drive (4WD)............................ 210
How Your Vehicle Differs from Other Vehicles............................................................ 209
Operating Four-Wheel drive (4WD) Vehicles with Mismatched Tires.............209
Operating Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) Vehicles With Spare Tires......................... 208
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems...........................................................67
Using Snow Chains
....................................368
Using Stability Control...............................226 Electronic Stability Control - Base
Model................................................................ 226
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