2023 FORD EXPLORER Owners Manual

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
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One or more tires on your vehicle have low tire pressure. See TirePressure Monitoring System (page 364).Tire Pressure Low
The tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning. If the warningstays on or continues to come on, have the system checked as soonas possible. See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 364).
Tire PressureMonitor Fault
A tire pressure sensor is malfunctioning, or your spare tire is in use.For more information on how the system operates under theseconditions, See Tire Pressure Monitoring System (page 364). Ifthe warning stays on or continues to come on, have the systemchecked as soon as possible.
Tire PressureSensor Fault
Trailer
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A correct trailer connection is sensed duringa given ignition cycle.Trailer Connected
A trailer connection becomes disconnected,either intentionally or unintentionally, andhas been sensed during a given ignitioncycle.
Trailer Disconnected
The trailer sway control has detected trailersway.Trailer Sway Reduce Speed
There are certain faults in your vehiclewiring and trailer wiring/brake system. SeeTowing a Trailer (page 283).
Trailer Wiring Fault
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp.Check your lamp.Trailer Left Turn Lamps Fault Check Lamps
There is a fault with your trailer turn lamp.Check your lamp.Trailer Right Turn Lamps Fault CheckLamps
There is a fault with your trailer battery.See Towing a Trailer (page 283).Trailer Battery Not Charging See Manual
There is a fault with your vehicle trailerlighting module. See Towing a Trailer(page 283).
Trailer Lighting Module Fault See Manual
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Transmission
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You switched the engine off and shift select lever is in any positionother than park (P).Shift to Park
Transmission is too cold. Wait for it to warm up before you drive.TransmissionWarming UpPlease Wait
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed.Press Brake Pedal
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safeplace as soon as it’s possible.Transmission OverTemperature StopSafely
Have the system checked as soon as possible.TransmissionService Required
The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a safeplace as soon as it’s possible.Transmission TooHot Press Brake
The transmission has limited functionality. Have the systemchecked as soon as possible.TransmissionLimited FunctionSee Manual
A reminder to shift into park. In addition, this message is typicalafter reconnecting or recharging the battery until you cycle theignition to the on mode. See Changing the 12V Battery (page329).
Transmission Notin Park
Displays when there is a system fault and the park brake needs tobe depressed before exiting the vehicle. Have the system checkedas soon as possible.
SHIFT SYS FAULTConfirm ParkBrake Apply BeforeExiting the Vehicle
Have the system checked as soon as possible.SHIFT SYS FAULTService Required
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shiftingto park. Have the system checked as soon as possible.SHIFT SYS FAULTVehicle is Shiftingto Park
Displays when there is a system fault while the vehicle is shiftingto reverse. Have the system checked as soon as possible.SHIFT SYS FAULTReverse Unavail-able ServiceRequired
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Have the system checked as soon as possible.SHIFT SYS FAULTDrive UnavailableSelect S for DriveService Required
Have the system checked as soon as possible.SHIFT SYS FAULTNeutral Unavail-able ServiceRequired
Have the system checked as soon as possible.SHIFT SYS FAULTSport UnavailableService Required
Displays when an invalid gear has been selected.Invalid Gear Selec-tion
Displays when the brake pedal needs to be depressed to enablethe transmission to shift from park.Depress Brake toShift from Park
Reminder to switch off the ignition while in neutral tow.Neutral TowEngaged Turn Igni-tion Off for Towing
Displays when neutral hold is active and you want to exit neutraltow.Neutral TowEngaged DepressBrake and SelectPark to ExitNeutral Tow
Reminder to remove park brake while in neutral tow.Neutral TowRemove ParkBrake for Towing
Displays when the neutral tow is off.Neutral TowDisengaged
Displays when neutral tow is on.Neutral TowEnabled LeaveTransmission inNeutral
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4WD
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The four wheel drive system has automatically disabled itself dueto the system overheating.4WD TemporarilyDisabled
The four wheel drive system is locking up the torque transfer clutchto help reduce clutch temperature.4WD TemporarilyLocked
Displays when the system automatically disables to protect itself.This may be caused by operating the vehicle with a mini spare tireinstalled, if the system detects dissimilar size tires, or if there is anissue with another vehicle system preventing 4WD operation. Thesystem resumes normal operation and clears this message afteryou cycle the ignition on and off and drive a short distance with theroad tire re-installed or after the other vehicle system issues areresolved.
4WD Off
Displays after the system cools and the four wheel drive systemresumes normal function.4WD Restored
The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and thepowertrain fault indicator illuminates. If the warning stays illumin-ated or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer assoon as possible.
4WD Fault ServiceRequired
Displayed when the transfer case fluid requires service.Change 4WDPower TransferUnit Lube
Displayed when the transfer case fluid has been changed and resetto new.4WD PowerTransfer Unit LubeSet to New
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AUTOMATIC CLIMATE
CONTROL
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionpackage, the controls may look differentfrom what you see here.
Note:You can switch temperature unitsbetween Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Note:You can control some of the climatefeatures through the touchscreen.
Note:For Hybrid Electric Vehicles andPlug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicles, the airconditioning compressor may run, and youmay feel airflow when the climate controlis off to provide cooling to the battery.
Accessing the Air DistributionControls
Press and release the button toactivate the selection screen.
From the screen, switch directed air fromthe windshield, instrument panel orfootwell vents on or off. You can direct airthrough any combination of these vents.See Climate (page 445).
Accessing the Menu
Press and release the button toaccess different climatefeatures.
Smart Zone - Hybrid Electric Vehicle(HEV), Plug-In Hybrid Electric Vehicle(PHEV)
If there is not an occupant in the frontpassenger seat, the climate control systemmay default to single zone to improve fueleconomy, if you were previously in dualzone operation. When this occurs, dualzone turns off and the passenger set pointchanges to match the driver set point.
Press the dual zone button on thetouchscreen or adjust the passenger setpoint to use dual zone operation withouta passenger present. The system remainsin dual zone operation until you switch thevehicle off.
You can disable or re-enable the SmartZone feature by pressing and holding thedual zone button on the touchscreen. Bothset point displays begin flashing to signifywhen the feature disables. The systemreturns to previous state after you releasethe dual zone button.
Accessing Rear Climate Controls
Press and release the button toaccess additional controls forthe rear climate system.
Setting the Blower Motor Speed
Press and release + or - to adjustthe volume of air circulated inthe vehicle.
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Setting the Temperature
Press the toggle button on the left-handside of the climate control upward ordownward to set the left-handtemperature.
Note:This control also adjusts theright-hand side temperature when youswitch off dual zone mode.
Press the toggle button on the right-handside of the climate control upward ordownward to set the right-handtemperature.
Switching Auto Mode On and Off
Press and release the button toswitch on automatic operation.Repeatedly press the button toadjust auto mode.
The system adjusts the blower motorspeed, air distribution, air conditioningoperation, and outside or recirculated airto reach and maintain the temperature youhave set.
Under high humidity conditions, the systemadjusts the blower motor speed, airdistribution and air conditioning operationto reduce window fogging.
Note:The system starts at the previoussetting when you switch on AUTO mode.
Note:You can also switch off dual zonemode by pressing and holding the buttonfor more than two seconds.
Auto Mode Indicator Status
DescriptionAuto Mode IndicatorStatus
One indicator illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is reduced.
•Use this setting to minimize the amount of noise fromthe blower motor.
•This setting increases the time taken to cool theinterior.
Two indicators illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is moderate.
Three indicators illumin-ated.•The blower motor speed is increased.
•Use this setting to reduce the time taken to cool theinterior.
•This setting increases the amount of noise from theblower motor.
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Switching the Air Conditioning Onand Off
Press and release the button.
Use air conditioning with recirculated airto improve cooling performance andefficiency.
Note:In certain conditions, for example,maximum defrost, the air conditioningcompressor may continue to operate eventhough you switch off the air conditioning.
Note:The A/C LED light may turn on andoff based on the temperature setting or thecurrent conditions.
Switching the Climate Control Onand Off
Press and release the button.
Switching Maximum AirConditioning On and Off
Press and release the button formaximum cooling.
The driver and passenger temperaturesare set to LO, recirculated air flows throughthe instrument panel air vents, airconditioning turns on and the blower motoradjusts to the highest speed.
Switching Maximum Defrost Onand Off
Press and release the button formaximum defrosting.
The driver and passenger temperaturesare set to HI, air flows through thewindshield air vents, and the blower motoradjusts to the highest speed.
Note:Depending on your region, airconditioning turns on.
You can also use this setting to defog andclear the windshield of a thin covering ofice.
Note:To prevent window fogging, youcannot select recirculated air whenmaximum defrost is on.
Note:The heated rear window also turnson when you select maximum defrost.
Switching Recirculated Air On andOff
Press and release the button toswitch between outside air andrecirculated air.
The air currently in the passengercompartment recirculates. This mayreduce the time needed to cool the interior,when used with A/C, and reduce unwantedodors from entering your vehicle.
Note:Recirculated air may turn offautomatically, or prevent you from switchingon in all air flow modes except MAX A/C toreduce the risk of fogging. Recirculation mayalso turn on and off automatically in variousair distribution control combinations toimprove heating or cooling efficiency.
HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE
INTERIOR CLIMATE
General Hints
Note:Prolonged use of recirculated air maycause the windows to fog up.
Note:You may feel a small amount of airfrom the footwell air vents regardless of theair distribution setting.
Note:To reduce humidity build-up insideyour vehicle, do not drive with the systemswitched off or with recirculated air alwaysswitched on.
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Note:Do not place objects under the frontseats as this may interfere with the airflowto the rear seats.
Note:Remove any snow, ice or leaves fromthe air intake area at the base of thewindshield.
Note:To improve the time to reach acomfortable temperature in hot weather,drive with the windows open until you feelcold air through the air vents.
Automatic Climate Control
Note:Adjusting the settings when yourvehicle interior is extremely hot or cold isnot necessary. Automatic mode is bestrecommended to maintain set temperature.
Note:The system adjusts to heat or coolthe interior to the temperature you selectas quickly as possible.
Note:For the system to function efficiently,the instrument panel and side air ventsshould be fully open.
Note:If you select AUTO during coldoutside temperatures, the system directsair flow to the windshield and side windowair vents. In addition, the blower motor mayrun at a slower speed until the engine warmsup.
Note:If you select AUTO during hottemperatures and the inside of the vehicleis hot, the system uses recirculated air tomaximize interior cooling. Blower motorspeed may also reduce until the air cools.
Quickly Heating the Interior
1.Press and release AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer.
Recommended Settings forHeating
1.Press and release AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
Quickly Cooling the Interior
1.Press and release MAX A/C.
Recommended Settings forCooling
1.Press and release AUTO.
2.Adjust the temperature function to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
Defogging the Side Windows inCold Weather
1.Press and release defrost or maximumdefrost.
2.Adjust the temperature control to thesetting you prefer. Use 72°F (22°C) asa starting point, then adjust the settingas necessary.
REAR PASSENGER CLIMATE
CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
Note:Depending on your vehicle optionpackage, the controls may look differentfrom what you see here.
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