2023 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

ActionMessage
The fuel system has finished depressurizing and you can begin torefuel.Fuel Door Open
A reminder to close the fuel door. Failure to follow this instructioncan cause the check engine light to illuminate.Close Fuel Door toAvoid ""CheckEngine"" Light
There is an error in attempting to refill your vehicle.Refuel Error SeeManual
Hill Descent Control
ActionMessage
Displays when you deactivate hill descent control mode.Hill DescentControl OFF
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h).For Hill DescentReduce Speed 20MPH or Less
Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h).For Hill DescentReduce Speed 32Km/h or Less
Displays when hill descent control mode requires you to shift thetransmission into gear.For Hill DescentSelect Gear
Displays when the hill control mode requires you to resume control.Hill Descent DriverResume Control
Displays when a hill descent system fault is present.Hill DescentControl Fault
Displays when you disable the hill descent control mode to coolthe brake system.Hill DescentControl OffSystem Cooling
Displays when hill descent control mode is ready.Hill DescentControl Ready
Displays when you activate the hill descent control mode.Hill DescentControl Active
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Hill Start Assist
ActionMessage
Hill start assist is not available. Have the system checked as soonas possible. See Hill Start Assist (page 213).Hill Start AssistNot Available
Keys and Intelligent Access
ActionMessage
A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle.To START PressBrake
The key is not detected by the system.No Key Detected
The Start Stop button is pressed to shut off the engine and anIntelligent Access key is not detected inside your vehicle.Restart Now orKey is Needed
Your vehicle is in the accessory ignition state.Full AccessoryPower Active
There is a problem with your vehicle’s starting system. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.Starting SystemFault
During spare key programming, an intelligent access key isprogrammed to the system.Key ProgramSuccessful
During spare key programming, the maximum number of keys havebeen programmed.Max Number ofKeys Learned
Displays during spare key programming, when intelligent accesskey programming fails.Key ProgramFailure
Displays during spare key programming when you have notprogrammed enough keys.Not Enough KeysLearned
Displays when the key battery is low. Change the battery as soonas possible.Key Battery LowReplace Soon
Displays when you switch the vehicle off.Vehicle SwitchedOff
Informs you that upon exiting your vehicle that the vehicle is stillon.Vehicle is ON
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Lane Keeping System
ActionMessage
The system has malfunctioned. Have the system checked as soonas possible.Lane Keeping Sys.MalfunctionService Required
The system has detected a condition that has caused the systemto be temporarily unavailable.Front CameraTemporarily NotAvailable
The system has detected a condition that requires the windshieldto be cleaned to operate properly.Front Camera LowVisibility CleanScreen
The system has malfunctioned. Have the system checked as soonas possible.Front CameraMalfunctionService Required
The system requests the driver to keep their hands on the steeringwheel.Keep Hands onSteering Wheel
Maintenance
ActionMessage
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 aspossible.
Low Engine OilPressure
The engine oil life is low and needs to be changed soon.Change Engine OilSoon
The engine oil life is low and needs to be changed immediately.Oil ChangeRequired
The brake fluid level is low and the brake system should beinspected immediately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 328).Brake Fluid LevelLow
The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.Contact an authorized dealer.Check BrakeSystem
The engine coolant temperature is excessively high.Engine CoolantOver Temperature
The washer fluid is low and needs to be refilled.Washer Fluid LevelLow
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ActionMessage
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Transport mode. This may notallow some features to operate properly. Have the system checkedas soon as possible.
Transport ModeContact Dealer
Indicates that your vehicle is still in Factory mode. This may notallow some features to operate properly. Have the system checkedas soon as possible.
Factory ModeContact 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 toLower EngineTemp
The brake system has reduced stopping power.Brake AppliedPower Reduced
MyKey
ActionMessage
You cannot program a MyKey.MyKey not Created
MyKey is active.MyKey Active DriveSafely
When switching on your vehicle and MyKey is in use, displays thatthe 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 TopSpeed
You have reached the speed limit set for your MyKey.Vehicle at TopSpeed of MyKeySetting
You have an active MyKey with a programmed set speed limit.Check Speed DriveSafely
Belt-Minder turns on with a MyKey in use.Buckle Up toUnmute Audio
With a MyKey in use, AdvanceTrac turns on.AdvanceTrac On -MyKey Setting
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ActionMessage
With a MyKey in use, traction control turns on.Traction ControlOn - MyKeySetting
With a MyKey in use, park aid is always on.MyKey Park AidCannot be Deactiv-ated
With a MyKey in use, lane keeping alert turns on.Lane Keeping AlertOn MyKey Setting
Park Aid
ActionMessage
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Check Front ParkAid
The system detects a fault that requires service. Have your vehiclechecked as soon as possible.Check Rear ParkAid
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See RearParking Aid (page 225).
Rear Park Aid NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
The radar is blocked due to bad weather, ice, mud or water in frontof radar. You can typically clean the sensor to resolve. See FrontParking Aid (page 227).
Front Park Aid NotAvailable SensorBlocked SeeManual
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 225).
Park Aid Not Avail-able SensorBlocked SeeManual
Displays the park aid status.Front Park Aid OnOff
Displays the park aid status.Rear Park Aid OnOff
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Park Brake
ActionMessage
The parking brake is set, the engine is running and you drive yourvehicle more than 3 mph (5 km/h). If the warning stays on after theparking brake is released, contact an authorized dealer as soon aspossible.
Park BrakeEngaged
The electric parking brake is set and a manual release is attemptedwithout the brake pedal being pressed.To Release: PressBrake and Switch
The electric parking brake is set and an automatic release isattempted but cannot be performed. Perform a manual release.Park Brake UseSwitch to Release
The electric parking brake is set and your vehicle speed exceeds3 mph (5 km/h). Release park brake before continued driving.Release ParkBrake
The electric parking brake is not fully applied.Park Brake NotApplied
The electric parking brake is not fully released.Park Brake NotReleased
The electric parking brake system has been put into a special modethat is used to allow service of the rear brakes. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Park Brake Main-tenance Mode
The electric park brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Some functionality may still be available. Have thesystem checked as soon as possible.
Park Brake LimitedFunction ServiceRequired
The electric parking brake system has detected a condition thatrequires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.Park BrakeMalfunctionService Now
Numerous park brake applies have overheated the system. Wait 2minutes before attempting to apply again.Park Brake SystemOverheated
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Power Steering
ActionMessage
The power steering system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked as soon as possible.Steering FaultService Now
The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle in asafe place. Have the system checked as soon as possible.Steering Loss StopSafely
The power steering system has detected a condition within thepower steering system or passive entry or passive start system thatrequires service. Have the system checked as soon as possible.
Steering AssistFault ServiceRequired
The steering lock system has detected a condition that requiresservice. Have the system checked as soon as possible.Steering LockMalfunctionService Now
Pre-Collision Assist
ActionMessage
You have a blocked sensor due to inclement weather, ice, mud orwater in front of the radar sensor. You can typically clean the sensorto resolve.
Pre-CollisionAssist Not Avail-able SensorBlocked
A fault with the system has occurred. Have the system checked assoon as possible.Pre-CollisionAssist Not Avail-able
Remote Start
ActionMessage
Displays as a reminder to apply the brake and push the gear shiftbutton to drive the vehicle after a remote start.To Drive: PressBrake and GearShift Button
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Seats
ActionMessage
Objects are by the passenger seat. After the objects are movedaway from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to comeon have the system checked as soon as possible.
Occupant SensorBLOCKED RemoveObjects NearPassenger Seat
Displays as a reminder that memory seats are not available whiledriving.Memory Recall NotPermitted WhileDriving
Displays to show where your memory setting has been saved.Memory X Saved
Starting System
ActionMessage
Displays when starting the vehicle as a reminder to apply the brake.To START PressBrake
Displays when the starter has exceeded its cranking time inattempting to start the vehicle.Cranking TimeExceeded
Displays when the starter is attempting to start the vehicle.Engine StartPending PleaseWait
Displays when the pending start has been cancelled.Pending StartCancelled
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