2023 FORD EXPLORER display

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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Tire Pressure Monitoring System
ActionMessage
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
ActionMessage
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
ActionMessage
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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ActionMessage
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
ActionMessage
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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