2021 FORD EXPLORER service

High Voltage Electric System
Failure (If Equipped)
It illuminates if your hybrid
electric vehicle has an electrical
component fault or failure that
causes your vehicle to shutdown or enter
a limited operating mode. A message may
appear in the instrument cluster display.
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. 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 hybrid electric
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.
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Active Park
Action
Message
The system requires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Active Park Fault
Adaptive Cruise Control Action
Message
A radar concern is preventing the adaptive cruise from engaging.
See How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Malfunction
Front Sensor Not Aligned
Conditions exist such that the adaptive cruise cannot function
properly. See
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Not Available
The radar is blocked because of poor radar visibility due to inclementweather, ice, mud or water in front of radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control
With Stop and Go Work (page 246).
Adaptive Cruise
Not Available
Sensor Blocked See Manual
Displays when the system disables automatic braking.
Normal Cruise
Active Adaptive Braking Off
Displays when the system reinstates adaptive cruise control to you.
Adaptive Cruise -
Driver Resume Control
Displays when the vehicle speed is too slow to activate the adaptive cruise.
Adaptive Cruise
Speed Too Low to Activate
Adaptive Headlamps Action
Message
Displays when the system detects a concern. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Check Headlamp
System SeeManual
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AdvanceTrac
™ and Traction Control Action
Message
The system detects a condition that requires service. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.
Service Advan-
ceTrac
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switch it off.
AdvanceTrac Off
The status of the AdvanceTrac system after you switch it on.
AdvanceTrac On
The system is off while the vehicle is in 4x4 low.
AdvanceTrac OFF
in 4x4 LOW
The status of the AdvanceTrac sport mode after you switch it on.
AdvanceTrac
SPORT MODE
The status of the traction control system after you switch it off.
Traction Control
Off
The status of the traction control system after you switch it on.
Traction Control
On
Alarm Action
Message
Alarm triggered due to unauthorized entry. See Anti-Theft Alarm (page 78).
Vehicle Alarm To
Stop Alarm, Start Vehicle.
Battery and Charging System (12 volt) Action
Message
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Check Charging
System
The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or
continues to come on have the system checked as soon as possible.
Charging System
Service Soon
The charging system needs servicing. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Charging System
Service Now
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Action
Message
The battery management system determines that the 12V batteryis at a low state of charge. Start the engine to charge the batteryor 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 battery is ata low state of charge. Turn the ignition off as soon as possible toprotect 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
Displays when the battery management system detects an
extended low-voltage condition. Various vehicle features will be disabled to help preserve the battery. Turn off as many of the
electrical loads as soon as possible to improve system voltage. If
the system voltage has recovered, the disabled features will operate again as normal.
Low Battery
Features Tempor- arily Turned Off
Battery and Charging System (High Voltage) Action
Message
Displays when the stop safety hazard warning lamp is illuminated.This indicates an electrical component that requires service. This causes the vehicle to shut down or enter into limited operating mode.
Stop Safely Now
Blind Spot Information and Cross Traffic Alert System Action
Message
A system error has occurred. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Blind Spot System
Fault
The system sensors are blocked. See Blind Spot Information
System (page 264).
Blind Spot Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The system detects a vehicle and automatically applied the brakes.
Cross Traffic Alert
Applying Brakes
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Action
Message
Indicates a driver door fault that requires manually opening thedoor by the override lever. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Driver Door Fault
Use Inside Over-
ride Lever In Map Pocket
Indicates a fault with the electronic door system. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Door Fault Service
Required
There is a system malfunction with the child locks. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Child Lock
Malfunction
Service Required
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and powerwindows are switched off, preventing rear seat occupants from opening the doors or windows.
Child Lock ON
Indicates that the rear seat interior door release switches and power
windows are switched on, allowing the rear seat occupants to open the doors and windows.
Child Lock OFF
The factory keypad code displays in the information display after
the system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft System
(page 78).
Factory Keypad
Code {X X X X X}
Driver Alert Action
Message
Stop and rest as soon as it is safe to do so.
Driver Alert
Warning Rest Now
Take a rest soon.
Driver Alert
Warning Rest Suggested
Fuel Action
Message
An early reminder of a low fuel condition.
Fuel Level Low
The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed.
Check Fuel Fill
Inlet
Wait for up to 15 seconds while the fuel system depressurizes.
Fuel Door Opening
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Lane Keeping System
Action
Message
The system has malfunctioned. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Lane Keeping Sys.
Malfunction
Service Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the systemto be temporarily unavailable.
Front Camera
Temporarily Not Available
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshieldto be cleaned to operate properly.
Front Camera Low
Visibility Clean Screen
The system has malfunctioned. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Front Camera
Malfunction
Service Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steering wheel.
Keep Hands on
Steering Wheel
Maintenance Action
Message
Stop your vehicle as soon as safely possible and turn off the engine.
Check the oil level. If the warning stays on or continues to come onwith your engine running, have the system checked as soon as possible.
Low Engine Oil
Pressure
The engine oil life is low and needs to be changed soon.
Change Engine Oil
Soon
The engine oil life is low and needs to be changed immediately.
Oil Change
Required
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should be
inspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 335).
Brake Fluid Level
Low
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer.
Check Brake
System
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.
Engine Coolant
Over Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.
Washer Fluid Level
Low
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Action
Message
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may not
allow some features to operate properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Transport Mode
Contact Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may not
allow some features to operate properly. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Factory Mode
Contact Dealer
Informs the driver that the powertrain needs service due to apowertrain malfunction.
See Manual
The engine has reduced power to help reduce high engine temper- ature.
Power Reduced to
Lower Engine Temp
The brake system has reduced stopping power.
Brake Applied
Power Reduced
MyKey Action
Message
You cannot program a MyKey.
MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.
MyKey Active Drive
Safely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays that the MyKey speed limit is on.
Speed Limited to
{avg speed XXXX} km/h
MyKey is in use and the MyKey speed limit is on and the vehiclespeed is approaching 81 mph (130 km/h).
Near Vehicle Top
Speed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.
Vehicle at Top
Speed of MyKey Setting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.
Check Speed Drive
Safely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.
Buckle Up to
Unmute Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.
AdvanceTrac On -
MyKey Setting
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Action
Message
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.
Traction Control
On - MyKeySetting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.
MyKey Park Aid
Cannot be Deactiv- ated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.
Lane Keeping Alert
On MyKey Setting
Park Aid Action
Message
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Front Park
Aid
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehicle checked as soon as possible.
Check Rear Park
Aid
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See Rear
Parking Aid (page 230).
Rear Park Aid Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Front
Parking Aid (page 232).
Front Park Aid Not
Available Sensor Blocked See Manual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See
Prin-
ciple of Operation (page 230).
Park Aid Not Avail-
able Sensor
Blocked See Manual
Displays the park aid status.
Front Park Aid On
Off
Displays the park aid status.
Rear Park Aid On
Off
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