2023 FORD EXPLORER ECU

18.Remove the jack and fully tighten thelug nuts in the order shown. SeeTechnical Specifications (page376).
19.If you enabled the Air SuspensionService Mode, switch the mode offprior to driving.
20.Remove the wheel blocks.
Stowing the jack
1.To store the folded wrench on the jack,engage the bracket of the jack baseand the lug wrench pin, swing thewrench upwards, adjust jack heightuntil the wrench hook engages the holeon jack. Tighten the hex nut clockwiseby hand until secure.
2.Place the jack in the spare tirecompartment, install the wing nut andtighten clockwise by hand until secure.
Stowing the flat tire
You cannot store the full-sized road wheelin the temporary spare tire well.
1.Find the flat tire retainer strap tuckedinside the jack channel. Lower thecarpeted load floor.
2.Stow the flat tire in the cargo area onthe load floor with the wheel facing up.Secure the flat tire with the retainerstrap by following the next steps.
3.Locate the rear left side and right sidecargo tie-down rings. Push the loop endof the retainer strap through one cargotie-down ring. Thread the non-loop endthrough the loop.
4.Weave the retainer strap through thewheel openings.
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5.Locate the front cargo tie-down in theopposite rear corner of the cargo area.Thread the retainer strap through thetie-down and pull tight.
6.Secure by tying a 2-half hitch knot.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel Lug Nut Torque Specifications
WARNING: When you install a wheel, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreignmaterials present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheelhub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Make sure to secure any fastenersthat attach the rotor to the hub so they do not interfere with the mounting surfaces ofthe wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheelmounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off whileyour vehicle is in motion, resulting in loss of vehicle control, personal injury or death.
lb.ft (Nm)*Bolt size
150 lb.ft (204 Nm)M14 x 1.5
*Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only ourrecommended replacement fasteners.
Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after anywheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
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WHAT IS A CONNECTED
VEHICLE
A connected vehicle has technology thatallows your vehicle to connect to a mobilenetwork and for you to access a range offeatures. When used in conjunction withthe FordPass app, it could allow you tomonitor and control your vehicle further,for example checking the tire pressures,the fuel level and the vehicle location. Foradditional information, refer to the localFord website.
CONNECTED VEHICLE
REQUIREMENTS
Connected service and related featurefunctionality requires a compatible vehiclenetwork.
Some remote features require additionalservice activation. Log in to your Fordaccount for details. Some restrictions, thirdparty terms and message or data ratesmay apply.
CONNECTED VEHICLE
LIMITATIONS
Evolving technology, cellular networks, orregulations could affect functionality andavailability, or continued provision of somefeatures. These changes could even stopsome features from functioning.
CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO
A MOBILE NETWORK
WHAT IS THE MODEM
The modem allows access to arange of features built into yourvehicle.
ENABLING AND DISABLING THEMODEM
1.Press Settings.
2.Press FordPass Connect.
3.Press Connectivity Settings.
4.Switch connectivity features on or off.
CONNECTING FORDPASS TO THEMODEM
1.Make sure that the modem is enabledusing the vehicle settings menu.
2.Open the FordPass app on your deviceand log in.
3.Add your vehicle or select your vehicleif already added.
4.Select the option to activate yourvehicle.
5.Make sure that the name on the screenmatches the name shown in yourFordPass account.
6.Confirm that FordPass account isconnected to the modem.
CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO
A WI-FI NETWORK - VEHICLES
WITH: SYNC 3
1.Press Settings.
2.Press Wi-Fi.
3.Switch Wi-Fi on.
4.Press View Available Networks.
5.Select an available Wi-Fi network.
Note:Enter the network password toconnect to a secure network.
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CREATING A VEHICLE WI-FI
HOTSPOT
You can create a Wi-Fi hotspot in yourvehicle and allow devices to connect to itfor access to the Internet.
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
Note:The vehicle hotspot default settingis on.
3.Press Settings.
4.Press Wi-Fi visibility.
Note:The Wi-Fi Visibility default setting ison.
Finding the Wi-Fi Hotspot Nameand Password
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3.Press Settings.
Note:The SSID is the hotspot name.
4.Press View Password.
Connecting a Device to the Wi-FiHotspot
1.On your device, switch Wi-Fi on andselect the hotspot from the list ofavailable Wi-Fi networks.
2.When prompted, enter the password.
Purchasing a Data Plan
1.Connect a device to the hotspot.
Note:The vehicle network carrier’s portalopens on your device.
2.If the portal does not open on yourdevice, open a website and it redirectsto the vehicle network carrier’s portal.
Note:Secure websites do not redirect.
3.Follow the instructions on the carrierportal to purchase a plan.
Note:If you have an active plan, the systemdoes not redirect to the vehicle networkcarrier’s portal when you connect a device.Visit the vehicle network carrier’s websiteto purchase more data.
Note:If data usage information is availablein the vehicle hotspot menu, it isapproximate.
Note:If you carry out a master reset, thesystem does not remove your vehicle fromyour vehicle network carrier’s account. Toremove your vehicle from the account,contact your vehicle network carrier.
Note:The vehicle network carrier providesVehicle Hotspot services, subject to yourvehicle network carrier agreement, coverageand availability.
CHANGING THE VEHICLE WI-
FI HOTSPOT NAME OR
PASSWORD
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Press FordPass Connect.
2.Press Vehicle Hotspot.
3.Press Settings.
4.Press Edit.
5.Press Change SSID Name.
6.Enter your required SSID.
7.Press Done.
8.Press Change Password.
9.Enter your required password.
10.Press Done.
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Automatic crash notificationsystem off.
Cell phone network signalstrength.
Vehicle data sharing on.
Vehicle location sharing on.
Vehicle data and vehicle locationsharing on.
Wireless charger active.
Feature Bar
Select to use the radio, a USB, amedia player or a Bluetooth®device. See Entertainment(page 435).
Select to adjust climate settingsSee Climate (page 445).
Select to make calls and accessthe phonebook on your cellphone. See Phone (page 447).
Select to use the navigationsystem. See Navigation (page449).
Select to search for and usecompatible apps on your iOS orAndroid device. See Apps (page455).
Select to adjust system settings.See Settings (page 458).
Cleaning the Touchscreen
See Cleaning the Interior (page 342).
Updating the System
Updating the System Using a USB Drive
Downloading an Update
1.Go to the SYNC update page on thelocal Ford website.
2.Download the update.
Note:The website notifies you if an updateis available.
3.Insert a USB drive into your computer.
Note:The USB drive needs to be empty andmeet the minimum requirements detailedon the website.
4.Follow the instructions provided todownload the update to the USB drive.
Installing an Update
Note:You can use the system when aninstallation is in progress.
1.Disconnect all other USB devices fromthe USB ports.
2.Connect the USB drive with the updateto a USB port.
Note:Installation starts automaticallywithin 10 minutes.
Updating the System Using a Wi-FiNetwork Connection
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
Select the settings option on thefeature bar.
1.Select Automatic Updates.
2.Select System Wi-Fi.
3.Switch System Wi-Fi on.
4.Select Available Wi-Fi Networks.
5.Select an available Wi-Fi network.
Note:Enter the network password toconnect to a secure network.
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SourcesPress this button to select the source ofmedia you want to listen to.
Menu Item
AM
FM
1SIRIUS
CD
The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.USB
Bluetooth Stereo
If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, theydisplay here as individual source selections.Apps
1 This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription.
AM/FM Radio
Tuning a Station
You can use the tune or seek controls onthe radio bezel to select a station.
To tune a station using thetouchscreen, select:
Menu Item
Direct Tune
A pop up appears, allowing you to type inthe frequency of a station. You can onlyenter a valid station for the source you arecurrently listening to.
You can press the backspace button todelete the previously entered number.
Once you have entered the station'scall numbers, you can select:
Action and Descrip-tionMenu Item
Press to beginplaying the stationyou have entered.
Enter
Press to exitwithout changingthe station.
Cancel
Presets
To set a new preset, tune to the stationand then press and hold one of thememory preset buttons. The audio mutesbriefly while the system saves the stationand then returns.
You may be able to add additional presetpages using the settings option on thefeature bar.
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FunctionButton
For MP3 CDs, this button allows you to toggle through repeatoff, repeat one track (a small number one displays), and repeatcurrent folder (a small folder displays).
Select the shuffle symbol to have the audio on the disk playin random order.Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause orplay buttons to control the audio playback.Bluetooth® Stereo or USB
Bluetooth® Stereo and USB allow you toaccess media that you store on yourBluetooth® device or USB device such asmusic, audio books or podcasts.
The following buttons are available for Bluetooth® and USB:
FunctionButton
Pressing the repeat button toggles the repeat setting throughthree modes: repeat off (button not highlighted), repeat all(button highlighted) and repeat track (button highlighted witha small number one).
Repeat
Play the tracks in random order.Shuffle
You can use the forward, reverse, pause orplay buttons to control the audio playback.
To get more information about thecurrently playing track, press the cover artor Info button.
For some devices, SYNC 3 is able toprovide 30-second skip buttons when youlisten to audio books or podcasts. Thesebuttons allow you to skip forward orbackward within a track.
While playing audio from a USB device youcan look for certain music by selecting thefollowing:
FunctionButton
If available, displays the list of tracks in theNow Playing playlist.Browse
This option, which is available underbrowse, allows you to play all tracks or tofilter the available media into one of thebelow categories.
New Search
Play All
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Possible Cause and ResolutionSymptom
–Incorrect device settings.
•Make sure that your device does not have an auto-install program or active security settings.
•Check that your device is not set only to charge.
–Device lock screen enabled.
•Unlock your device before connecting it.
The system does not recog-nize my device.–Device limitation.
•Do not leave your device in your vehicle during veryhot or very cold weather conditions.
–Cable connection issue.
•Correctly connect the cable to your device and thevehicle USB port.
–Incompatible cable.
•Use the cable recommended by the manufacturerof your device.
The system does not under-stand the name of a track orartist.
–Device limitation.Bluetooth® does not support voicecommands.
•Connect your device to a USB port.
•If you have an iOS device, press and hold the voicecontrol button on the steering wheel to use Siri toplay specific tracks.
I cannot stream audio frommy Bluetooth® device.–Incompatible device.
•Check the compatibility of your device on ourwebsite.
–Device not connected.
•Pair your device. See Phone (page 447).
–Media player not running.
•Start the media player on your device.
The system does not recog-nize the music on my device.–Missing or incorrect audio file metadata, for exampleartist, song title, album or genre.
•Repair the files on your device.
–Corrupt files.
•Repair the files on your device.
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