Page 1 2017 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual owner.ford.com ford.ca April 2016 First Printing Owner’s Manual Explorer Litho in U.S.A. HL2J 19A321 AA...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Symbols Glossary..........7 Driver and Passenger Airbags....42 Data Recording..........9 Front Passenger Sensing System....43 California Proposition 65......11 Side Airbags.............45 Perchlorate............11 Passenger Knee Airbag........46 Ford Credit............11 Safety Canopy ..........46 Replacement Parts Recommendation........12 Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator..47 Special Notices..........12 Airbag Disposal..........48 Mobile Communications Equipment.............13...
Page 5 Table of Contents Moonroof............89 Steering Wheel Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles Instrument Cluster With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column............70 Gauges..............91 Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles Warning Lamps and Indicators....94 With: Power Adjustable Steering Audible Warnings and Indicators.....98 Column............70 Audio Control............71 Information Displays Voice Control............72 General Information........99...
Page 6 Table of Contents Storage Compartments Stability Control Center Console..........161 Principle of Operation........190 Overhead Console.........161 Using Stability Control........191 Starting and Stopping the Terrain Response Engine Using Terrain Response......192 General Information........162 Using Hill Descent Control......193 Ignition Switch..........162 Parking Aids Keyless Starting..........162 Starting a Gasoline Engine.......163 Principle of Operation.........195 Engine Block Heater........166 Rear Parking Aid..........195...
Page 7 Table of Contents Trailer Sway Control........239 Maintenance Recommended Towing Weights...239 General Information........272 Essential Towing Checks......241 Opening and Closing the Hood....272 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Under Hood Overview - 2.3L 2.3L EcoBoost ........243 EcoBoost ..........274 Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - Under Hood Overview - 3.5L 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost ..244...
Page 8 3 Troubleshooting.....466 Transmission Code Designation....338 Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L Accessories EcoBoost ..........339 Accessories............479 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec............342 Ford Protect Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost ..........346 Ford Protect...........481 Audio System Scheduled Maintenance General Information........351 General Maintenance Information..483 Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ Normal Scheduled Maintenance..486...
Page 9 Table of Contents Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..........489 Scheduled Maintenance Record....491 Appendices End User License Agreement....502 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 10: Introduction
Introduction ABOUT THIS MANUAL Thank you for choosing Ford. We recommend that you take some time to get to know your vehicle by reading this manual. The more that you know about your vehicle, the greater the safety and pleasure you will get from driving it.
Page 11 Introduction Brake system Front airbag Cabin air filter Front fog lamps Check fuel cap Fuel pump reset Child safety door lock or unlock Fuse compartment Hazard warning flashers Child seat lower anchor Heated rear window Child seat tether anchor Heated windshield Cruise control E71340 Interior luggage compartment...
Page 12: Data Recording
Service data recorders in your vehicle are only, for more information, please review capable of collecting and storing the Ford of Canada privacy policy at diagnostic information about your vehicle. www.ford.ca, including our U.S. data This potentially includes information about...
Page 13 Other parties may seek to • How fast the vehicle was traveling; access the information independently of Ford Motor Company and Ford of Canada. • Where the driver was positioning the steering wheel. This data can help provide a better understanding of the circumstances in which crashes and injuries occur.
Page 14: California Proposition 65
Terms and Conditions. See SYNC (page 366). US Only Ford Credit offers a full range of financing and lease plans to help you acquire your vehicle. If you have financed or leased your vehicle through Ford Credit, thank you for your business.
Page 15: Replacement Parts Recommendation
A great way to know for sure you are getting this level Call 1-800-727-7000. of protection is to use genuine Ford For more information about Ford Credit replacement collision parts. and access to the Account Manager, go to Warranty on Replacement Parts www.fordcredit.com.
Page 16: Mobile Communications Equipment
Do not use this vehicle as an a repair facility that operates in accordance ambulance. with Ford’s service and repair instructions. Your vehicle is not equipped with the Ford Ambulance Preparation Package. Your vehicle has an OBD Data Link Connector (DLC) that is used in...
Page 17: Export Unique Options
Introduction communications equipment to avoid negating these benefits. Mobile communication equipment includes, but is not limited to, cellular phones, pagers, portable email devices, text messaging devices and portable two-way radios. EXPORT UNIQUE OPTIONS For your particular global region, your vehicle may be equipped with features and options that are different from the features and options that are described in this Owner’s Manual.
Page 18: Environment
Environment PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT You must play your part in protecting the environment. Correct vehicle usage and the authorized disposal of waste, cleaning and lubrication materials are significant steps toward this aim. Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 19: Child Safety
Child Safety GENERAL INFORMATION WARNINGS Technician (CPST) to make sure that you See the following sections for directions properly install the child restraint in your on how to properly use safety restraints vehicle and that you consult your for children. pediatrician to make sure you have a child restraint appropriate for your child.
Page 20: Child Seats
Child Safety Recommendations for Safety Restraints for Children Child Child size, height, weight, or age Recommended restraint type Use a child safety seat Infants or Children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (sometimes called an toddlers (generally age four or younger). infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat).
Page 21: Installing Child Restraints
Child Safety • For second-row seating positions, INSTALLING CHILD adjust the recliner slightly to improve RESTRAINTS child seat fit. If needed, remove the head restraints. Using Lap and Shoulder Belts • For third-row seating positions, stow the head restraints to improve child WARNINGS seat fit.
Page 22 Child Safety Position the child safety seat in a seat with a combination lap and shoulder belt. E142531 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the direction the tongue is coming from) E142529 for that seating position until you hear 2.
Page 23 Child Safety Try to pull the belt out of the retractor to make sure the retractor is in the automatic locking mode (you should not be able to pull more belt out). If the retractor is not locked, unbuckle the belt and repeat Steps 5 and 6.
Page 24 Child Safety E146523 E146522 4. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to the 2. After positioning the child safety seat direction the tongue is coming from) in the proper seating position, grasp the for that seating position until you hear shoulder belt and lap belt together a snap and feel the latch engage.
Page 25 Child Safety Note: Unlike the standard seatbelt, the necessary to remove the remaining inflatable seatbelt's unique lap portion locks slack that will exist once the extra the child seat for installation. The ability for weight of the child is added to the child the shoulder portion of the belt to move restraint.
Page 26 Child Safety Using Lower Anchors and Tethers Second-row bucket seats and third-row for CHildren (LATCH) passenger side WARNINGS Never attach two child safety seats to the same anchor. In a crash, one anchor may not be strong enough to hold two child safety seat attachments and may break, causing serious injury or death.
Page 27 Child Safety Attach LATCH lower attachments of the Combining Seatbelt and LATCH Lower child seat only to the anchors shown. Anchors for Attaching Child Safety Seats Use of Inboard Lower Anchors from the When used in combination, either the Outboard Seating Positions (Center seatbelt or the LATCH lower anchors may Seating Use) be attached first, provided a proper...
Page 28 Child Safety Second row bench seats and third row Placement of the tether strap passenger side • Second row outboard seat positions: Route the child safety seat tether strap over the seatback, under the head restraint and between the head restraint posts.
Page 29: Booster Seats
Child Safety 4. Tighten the child safety seat tether Second row bucket (40/40) strap according to the manufacturer's instructions. If the safety seat is not anchored properly, the risk of a child being injured in a crash greatly increases. If your child restraint system is equipped with a tether strap, and the child restraint manufacturer recommends its use, we also recommend its use.
Page 30 Child Safety Types of Booster Seats Use a belt-positioning booster seat for children who have outgrown or no longer properly fit in a child safety seat (generally children who are less than 4 feet 9 inches (1.45 meters) tall, are greater than age four (4) and less than age twelve (12), and between 40 pounds (18 kilograms) and 80 pounds (36 kilograms) and upward to...
Page 31: Child Restraint Positioning
Child Safety Children and booster seats vary in size and the ideal fit (center) to a shoulder belt shape. Choose a booster that keeps the uncomfortably close to the neck and a lap belt low and snug across the hips, shoulder belt that could slip off the never up across the stomach, and lets you shoulder.
Page 32 Child Safety WARNINGS WARNINGS the way back. When possible, all children Never let a passenger hold a child on age 12 and under should be properly his or her lap while your vehicle is restrained in a rear seating position. If all moving.
Page 33: Child Safety Locks
Child Safety Recommendations for attaching child safety restraints for children Use any attachment method as indicated below by X LATCH LATCH Safety belt Safety belt Safety belt Combined (lower (lower and top and LATCH only Restraint weight of anchors anchors tether (lower Type...
Page 34 Child Safety The childproof locks are located on the rear edge of each rear door and must be set separately for each door. Left-Hand Side Turn counterclockwise to lock and clockwise to unlock. Right-Hand Side Turn clockwise to lock and counterclockwise to unlock.
Page 35: Seatbelts
Seatbelts PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION WARNINGS When possible, all children 12 years old and under should be properly WARNINGS restrained in a rear seating position. Always drive and ride with your Failure to follow this could seriously seatback upright and the lap belt increase the risk of injury or death.
Page 36: Fastening The Seatbelts
Seatbelts The safety belt pretensioners and rear inflatable safety belts are designed to activate in frontal, near-frontal and side crashes, and in rollovers. The safety belt pretensioners at the front seating positions are designed to tighten the safety belts firmly against the occupant’s body when activated.
Page 37 Seatbelts Pregnant women should always wear their In addition, the retractor is designed to lock seatbelt. Position the lap belt portion of a if you pull the webbing out too quickly. If combination lap and shoulder belt low this occurs, let the belt retract slightly and across the hips below the belly and worn pull webbing out again in a slow and as tight as comfort allows.
Page 38 Seatbelts 2. Grasp the shoulder portion and pull The rear inflatable seatbelts are in the downward until you pull the entire belt shoulder portion of the seatbelts of the out. As the belt retracts, you will hear second-row outboard seating positions. a clicking sound.
Page 39: Seatbelt Height Adjustment
Seatbelts SEATBELT HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT WARNING Position the seatbelt height adjuster so that the belt rests across the middle of your shoulder. Failure to adjust the seatbelt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seatbelt and increase the risk of injury in a crash. E146364 During a crash of sufficient force, the inflatable belt will inflate from inside the...
Page 40: Seatbelt Reminder
Seatbelts Conditions of operation If... Then... The driver's safety belt is not buckled The safety belt warning light illuminates 1- before the ignition switch is turned to the 2 minutes and the warning chime sounds on position... 4-8 seconds. The driver's safety belt is buckled while the The safety belt warning light and warning indicator light is illuminated and the chime turn off.
Page 41 Seatbelts If... Then... You and the front seat passenger buckle The Belt-Minder feature will not activate. your seatbelts before you switch the igni- tion on or less than 1–2 minutes elapse after you switch the ignition on... You or the front seat passenger do not The Belt-Minder feature activates, the buckle your seatbelts before your vehicle seatbelt warning light illuminates and a...
Page 42: Child Restraint And Seatbelt Maintenance
Ford seatbelts. Ask your need to be replaced. Safety belt authorized dealer if your extension is assemblies not in use during a crash should...
Page 43: Personal Safety System
Personal Safety System How Does the Personal Safety The Personal Safety System provides an System Work? improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is The Personal Safety System can adapt the designed to help further reduce the risk of deployment strategy of the safety devices airbag-related injuries.
Page 44: Supplementary Restraints System
Supplementary Restraints System The airbags are a supplemental restraint PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION system and are designed to work with the safety belts to help protect the driver and WARNINGS right front passenger from certain upper Airbags do not inflate slowly or body injuries.
Page 45: Driver And Passenger Airbags
Supplementary Restraints System Proper Driver and Front Passenger DRIVER AND PASSENGER Seating Adjustment AIRBAGS WARNING WARNINGS National Highway Traffic Safety Never place your arm or any objects Administration (NHTSA) over an airbag module. Placing your recommends a minimum distance arm over a deploying airbag can of at least 10 inches (25 centimeters) result in serious arm fractures or other between an occupant’s chest and the...
Page 46: Front Passenger Sensing System
Supplementary Restraints System This system works with sensors that are part of the front passenger seat and safety belt to detect the presence of a properly-seated occupant and determine if the front passenger frontal airbag should be enabled (may inflate) or not. E142846 Children must always be properly restrained.
Page 47 Supplementary Restraints System • When the front passenger sensing • When the front passenger sensing system disables (will not inflate) the system enables the front passenger front passenger frontal airbag, the frontal airbag (may inflate), the passenger airbag status indicator will passenger airbag status indicator will illuminate the OFF lamp and stay lit to illuminate the ON lamp and remain...
Page 48: Side Airbags
In certain sideways crashes, the person with disabilities, contact the Ford airbag on the side affected by the crash Customer Relationship Center. See will be inflated. The airbag was designed...
Page 49: Passenger Knee Airbag
Supplementary Restraints System SAFETY CANOPY WARNINGS • Crash sensors and monitoring system Do not place objects or mount with readiness indicator. See Crash equipment on or near the headliner Sensors and Airbag Indicator (page at the siderail that may come into 47).
Page 50: Crash Sensors And Airbag Indicator
Supplementary Restraints System The Safety Canopy will deploy during Children 12 years old and under should significant side crashes or when a certain always be properly restrained in the rear likelihood of a rollover event is detected seats. The Safety Canopy will not interfere by the rollover sensor.
Page 51: Airbag Disposal
Supplementary Restraints System The restraints control module also The fact that the safety belt pretensioners monitors the readiness of the above safety or front airbags did not activate for both devices plus the crash and occupant front seat occupants in a crash does not sensors.
Page 52: Keys And Remote Controls
Keys and Remote Controls • Structures around the vehicle. PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION • Other vehicles parked next to your The remote control allows you to: vehicle. • Remotely lock or unlock the vehicle The radio frequency used by your remote doors.
Page 53: Remote Control
Keys and Remote Controls Intelligent Access Key REMOTE CONTROL (If Equipped) Integrated Keyhead Transmitters (If Equipped) Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from outside your vehicle. The transmitter portion functions as the remote control. E228148 Your intelligent access keys operate the power locks and the remote start system.
Page 54 Keys and Remote Controls E151795 Note: Your vehicle s backup keys came with a security tag that provides important vehicle key cut information. Keep the tag in E191533 a safe place for future reference. Insert a screwdriver in the position shown and gently push the clip.
Page 55 Keys and Remote Controls Note: Do not touch the battery contacts or the printed circuit board with the screwdriver. 4. Insert a screwdriver as shown to release the battery. E153890 2. Insert a coin into the slot and twist to separate the housing.
Page 56 Keys and Remote Controls Linking a Preset Position to your You can configure vehicles with automatic Remote Control or Intelligent Access climate control to turn on the automatic Key Fob climate control when you remote start your vehicle. See Automatic Climate Control See Memory Function (page 143).
Page 57: Replacing A Lost Key Or Remote Control
Keys and Remote Controls Extending the Vehicle Run Time Remote Starting the Vehicle Repeat Steps 1 and 2 with the vehicle still Note: You must press each button within running to extend the run time for another three seconds of each other. Your vehicle remote start period.
Page 58: Mykey
MyKey Standard Settings PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Not every vehicle includes the features MyKey allows you to program keys with listed below. If your vehicle has this restricted driving modes to promote good equipment, then you cannot change the driving habits. You can program the following settings when using a MyKey: restrictions to all keys but one.
Page 59: Creating A Mykey
MyKey Note: Not every feature applies to every • Various vehicle speed reminders so vehicle in every market. When they are MyKey drivers know when their vehicle available for your vehicle, then they appear speed approaches the limits. Warnings in your information display, providing appear in your information display and choices to switch them on or off, or to select a tone sounds when the MyKey drivers...
Page 60: Clearing All Mykeys
MyKey You can also program the optional MyKey 4. A confirmation message appears in the settings. display after you finish clearing your MyKeys. Programming or Changing Note: When you clear your MyKeys, you Configurable Settings remove all restrictions and return all MyKeys to their original admin key status.
Page 61: Using Mykey With Remote Start Systems
Ford-approved, aftermarket remote start USING MYKEY WITH REMOTE systems. If you choose to install a remote START SYSTEMS start system, see an authorized dealer for a Ford-approved remote start system. MyKey is not compatible with non MYKEY TROUBLESHOOTING Condition Potential causes I cannot create a MyKey.
Page 62: Doors And Locks
Doors and Locks you press the unlock button once. All door LOCKING AND UNLOCKING mode unlocks all doors when you press the unlock button once. The unlocking You can use the power door lock control mode applies to the remote control, or the remote control to lock and unlock keyless entry keypad and intelligent your vehicle.
Page 63 Doors and Locks At a Door When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with the power door lock Pull a front exterior door handle to unlock control, all the doors will lock then unlock and open the door. Do not touch the lock and the horn will sound twice if the key is sensor on the front of the handle.
Page 64 Doors and Locks When you open one of the front doors and Autolock is not configurable in all markets. lock your vehicle using the power door lock If the autolock settings are not available control, all doors will lock then unlock if: in your information display, then the system is not configurable.
Page 65: Manual Liftgate
Doors and Locks Opening the Liftgate MANUAL LIFTGATE (If Equipped) WARNINGS It is extremely dangerous to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. In a crash, people riding in these areas are more likely to be seriously injured or killed.
Page 66: Power Liftgate
Doors and Locks • The ignition is on and the transmission POWER LIFTGATE (If Equipped) is not in park (P). • The battery voltage is below the WARNINGS minimum operating voltage. It is extremely dangerous to ride in a • The liftgate is not fully closed and your cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle speed is at or above 3 mph...
Page 67 Doors and Locks With the Remote Control Press the button twice within three seconds. E138630 With the Outside Control Button Opening the Liftgate Unlock the liftgate with the remote control or power door unlock control. If an intelligent access key is within 3 ft (1 m) of the liftgate, the liftgate unlocks E138636 when you press the liftgate release...
Page 68 Doors and Locks 3. Press and hold the liftgate control When Opening button on the liftgate until you hear a The system stops when it detects an tone, indicating programming is obstacle and a tone sounds. Once you complete. remove the obstacle, you can continue to Note: You can only use the liftgate control operate the liftgate.
Page 69: Keyless Entry
Doors and Locks Note: Allow the power system to open the You can use the keypad to do the liftgate. Manually pushing or pulling the following: liftgate may activate the system s obstacle • Lock or unlock the doors. detection feature and stop the power •...
Page 70 Doors and Locks Recalling Memory Positions (If Locking and Unlocking the Doors Equipped) Locking All Doors The programmed entry codes recall driver Press and hold 7·8 and 9·0 on the keypad memory positions as follows: simultaneously with the driver door closed. •...
Page 71: Security
Note: Your vehicle comes equipped with two integrated keyhead transmitters or two Note: The system is not compatible with intelligent access keys. non-Ford aftermarket remote start systems. The integrated keyhead transmitter Use of these systems may result in vehicle functions as a programmed ignition key...
Page 72: Anti-Theft Alarm
Security You must have two previously Programming a Spare Intelligent programmed coded keys and the new Access Key unprogrammed key readily accessible. See See your authorized dealer to have your authorized dealer to have the spare additional keys programmed to your key programmed if two previously vehicle.
Page 73: Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel ADJUSTING THE STEERING ADJUSTING THE STEERING WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH: WHEEL - VEHICLES WITH: MANUAL ADJUSTABLE POWER ADJUSTABLE STEERING COLUMN STEERING COLUMN Note: Make sure that you are sitting in the WARNING correct position. See Sitting in the Correct Do not adjust the steering wheel Position (page 137).
Page 74: Audio Control
Steering Wheel End of Travel Position AUDIO CONTROL The steering column sets a stopping You can operate the following functions position just short of the end of the column with the control: position to prevent damage to the steering column. A new stopping position sets if the Type 1 steering column encounters an object when tilting or telescoping.
Page 75: Voice Control
Steering Wheel CRUISE CONTROL Mute. Seek down or previous. Type 1 Seek and Media Press the seek button to: • Tune the radio to the next or previous stored preset. • Play the next or the previous track. Press and hold the seek button to: •...
Page 76: Information Display Control
Steering Wheel INFORMATION DISPLAY CONTROL E201376 See Information Displays (page 99). HEATED STEERING WHEEL Equipped) See your SYNC information. Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 77: Pedals
Pedals ADJUSTING THE PEDALS Equipped) WARNING Never use the controls while your feet are on the accelerator and brake pedals and the vehicle is moving. You can find the control on the left side of the steering column. Press and hold the appropriate side of the control to move the pedals.
Page 78: Wipers And Washers
Wipers and Washers Note: Clean the windshield and wiper WINDSHIELD WIPERS blades if they begin to leave streaks or smears. If that does not resolve the issue, Note: Fully defrost the windshield before install new wiper blades. See Changing you switch the windshield wipers on. the Wiper Blades (page 287).
Page 79: Windshield Washers
Wipers and Washers Use the rotary control to adjust the Press the end of the wiper lever to activate sensitivity of the rain sensor. Set the the washer: control to low sensitivity, and the wipers • A brief press causes a single wipe will turn on when the rain sensor detects without washer fluid.
Page 80: Rear Window Washer
Wipers and Washers Rotate the control to select: Intermittent operation - the shortest pause between wipes. Intermittent operation - the longest pause between wipes. Off. Rear Window Washer E208225 Rotate and hold the control to the top or bottom position to activate the rear washer.
Page 81: Lighting
Lighting GENERAL INFORMATION LIGHTING CONTROL Condensation in Lamp Assemblies Exterior lamps have vents to accommodate normal changes in air pressure. Condensation can be a natural by-product of this design. When moist air enters the lamp assembly through the vents, there is a possibility that condensation can occur when the temperature is cold.
Page 82: Autolamps
Lighting Headlamp Flasher If equipped, the following also activate when the lighting control is in the autolamps position and you switch them on in the information display: • Configurable daytime running lamps. • Automatic high beam control. • Adaptive headlamp control. The headlamps remain on for a period of time after you switch the ignition off.
Page 83: Instrument Lighting Dimmer
Lighting 4. Switch the ignition on. INSTRUMENT LIGHTING 5. Switch the ignition off. DIMMER 6. Select the autolamp position on the Note: You disable the manual dimmer lighting control. The headlamps and when you adjust the setting to Auto parking lamps will turn on. Dimming in the information display.
Page 84: Automatic High Beam Control
Lighting Type 1 - Conventional (Non- AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM Configurable) CONTROL (If Equipped) The daytime running lamps turn on when: The system automatically turns on the high The ignition is switched to the on beams if it is dark enough and no other position.
Page 85: Front Fog Lamps
Lighting Manually Overriding the System A camera sensor, centrally mounted behind the windshield of your vehicle, When automatic high beam control has continuously monitors conditions to decide activated the high beams, pushing or when to switch the high beams off and on. pulling the stalk provides a temporary Once the system is active, the high beams override to low beam.
Page 86: Direction Indicators
Lighting With Fog Lamps DIRECTION INDICATORS E208463 E163272 Use to manually switch the dome lamps • To operate the left direction indicator, push the lever down until it stops. Press the button to switch on the interior lamps. Press the button again to switch •...
Page 87: Second Row Dome And Map Lamps
Lighting Second Row Dome and Map Lamps The lamp can also be switched on and off by pressing the lens depression. (If Equipped) Third Row Cargo Lamp (If Equipped) E199026 The lamps illuminate when: • Any door is opened. • The instrument panel dimmer is E169470 adjusted until the courtesy lamps...
Page 88: Windows And Mirrors
Windows and Mirrors Bounce-Back POWER WINDOWS The window will stop automatically while WARNINGS closing. It reverses some distance if there Do not leave children unattended in is an obstacle in the way. your vehicle and do not let them play Overriding the Bounce-Back Feature with the power windows.
Page 89: Global Opening
Windows and Mirrors GLOBAL OPENING (If Equipped) You can use the remote control to operate the windows with the ignition off. Note: You can enable or disable this feature in the information display, or see an authorized dealer. See General Information (page 99).
Page 90 Windows and Mirrors Heated Exterior Mirrors You can switch this feature on and off (If Equipped) through the information display. See See Heated Windows and Mirrors (page General Information (page 99). 135). Memory Mirrors (If Equipped) You can save and recall the mirror positions through the memory function.
Page 91: Interior Mirror
Windows and Mirrors INTERIOR MIRROR WARNING Do not adjust the mirror when your vehicle is moving. Note: Do not clean the housing or glass of any mirror with harsh abrasives, fuel or other petroleum or ammonia-based cleaning products. You can adjust the interior mirror to your preference.
Page 92: Sun Visors
Windows and Mirrors SUN VISORS WARNINGS When closing the moonroof, you should verify that it is free of obstructions and make sure that children and pets are not in the proximity of the roof opening. The moonroof controls are located on the overhead console and have a one-touch open and close feature.
Page 93 Windows and Mirrors Note: This position helps to reduce wind noise or rumbling which may happen with the moonroof fully open. Press and release the control again to fully open the moonroof. Pull and release the SLIDE control to close the moonroof.
Page 94: Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster GAUGES Type 1 E193714 Tachometer. Information display. See Information Displays (page 99). Speedometer. Fuel gauge. Engine coolant temperature gauge. Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 95 Instrument Cluster Type 2 E193715 Left information display. See Information Displays (page 99). Speedometer. Right information display. See SYNC 3 (page 404). Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 96 Instrument Cluster Type 3 E203205 Tachometer. Information display. See Information Displays (page 99). Speedometer. Fuel gauge. Engine coolant temperature gauge. Trip Computer Information Display See General Information (page 99). Odometer Vehicle Settings and Personalization Located in the bottom of the information display.
Page 97: Warning Lamps And Indicators
Instrument Cluster Engine Coolant Temperature • If the gas station nozzle shuts off Gauge before the tank is full, try a different gas pump nozzle. Shows the temperature of the engine • There is a small reserve left in the tank coolant.
Page 98 Instrument Cluster On (white light): Illuminates when you If it illuminates when you are driving, check switch on the adaptive cruise control that the parking brake is not engaged. If system. Turns off when the speed control the parking brake is not engaged, this system is turned off.
Page 99 Instrument Cluster Engine Oil High Beam If it illuminates with the engine It illuminates when you switch running or when you are driving, the high beam headlamps on. It this indicates a malfunction. flashes when you use the Stop your vehicle as soon as it is safe to headlamp flasher.
Page 100 Instrument Cluster Low Washer Fluid The service engine soon indicator light illuminates when you first switch on the It illuminates when the ignition before engine start to check the windshield washer fluid is low. bulb and to indicate whether the vehicle E132353 is ready for Inspection/Maintenance (I/M) testing.
Page 101: Audible Warnings And Indicators
Instrument Cluster AUDIBLE WARNINGS AND INDICATORS Key in Ignition Warning Chime Sounds when you open the driver's door and you have left the key in the ignition. Engine On Warning Chime A warning chime will sound when any door is opened if the vehicle exceeds a relatively low speed.
Page 102: Information Displays
Information Displays Information Display Controls GENERAL INFORMATION (Type 1) WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road.
Page 103 Information Displays Trip 1 & 2 Digital Speedo Distance to E Trip Odometer Trip Timer Fuel Used Average Fuel All Values Total Odometer (located in the lower right of the display) This also displays in other menus. • Digital Speedo - Shows a digital display •...
Page 104 Information Displays • Distance to Empty - Shows the Note: You can reset your average fuel approximate distance your vehicle can economy by pressing and holding the OK travel before running out of fuel. button on the left hand steering wheel controls.
Page 105 Information Displays Settings Vehicle Alarm All Sensors Perimeter Sensing Ask on Exit Auto Engine Off Chimes Information DTE calcula- Normal or Towing tion Easy Entry/Exit Lighting Auto Highbeam Hdlamp Delay Off or XX Seconds Daytime Lights Locks Autolock Autounlock Relock Remote Unlock All Doors or Driver's Door Switches inhibit...
Page 106 Information Displays Settings Wipers Courtesy Wipe Rain sensing MyKey MyKey MyKey Qty Status MyKey Odo Admin Key Qty Create Hold OK to Create MyKey MyKey 911 Assist Always On or User Selectable Do Not On or Off Disturb Traction Always On or User Selectable Ctrl Max Speed Choose desired speed or off...
Page 107 Information Displays Information Display Controls • Press the left arrow button to exit a (Type 2) menu. • Press and hold the left arrow button at any time to return to the main menu display (escape button). • Press the OK button to choose and confirm settings or messages.
Page 108 Information Displays Display Mode Tire pressure on demand screen Digital speedometer - XXX MPH - Press OK for km/h Intelligent 4WD - 4WD Gauge with Terrain Management System Vehicles with Intelligent 4WD only. You can choose to have only the fuel gauge show in this mode.
Page 109 Information Displays Trip 1 & 2 All Values Note: You can reset your trip information • All Values — shows all trip values (Trip by pressing and holding the OK button on Timer, Trip Odometer and Average the left hand steering wheel controls. Fuel).
Page 110 Information Displays Driver Assist Lane Keeping Sys Mode Alert Only, Aid Only or Both Intensity High, Normal or Low Pre-Collision Alert Sensitivity High, Normal or Low Rear Park Aid Trailer Sway Note: Some items are optional and may Settings not appear. In this mode, you can configure different driver setting choices.
Page 111 Information Displays Settings Oil Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset Reset Power Lift- Enable Switch or Disable Switch gate Remote Climate Control Auto or Last Settings Start Seats or Seats and Auto or Off Wheel Duration 5, 10 or 15 minutes System Windows Remote Open...
Page 112 Information Displays Settings Gauge Fuel Gauge or Fuel + Tach Display Tire Pres- psi, kPa or bar sure Language Choose your applicable setting Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a • Press the up and down arrow buttons MyKey is set. to scroll through and highlight the options within a menu.
Page 113 Information Displays Trip 1 & 2 All Values Note: You can reset your trip information • All Values — shows all trip values (Trip by pressing and holding the OK button on Timer, Trip Odometer and Average the left hand steering wheel controls. Fuel).
Page 114 Information Displays Driver Assist Hill Start Assist Lane Keeping Sys Mode Alert, Aid or Alert + Aid Intensity High, Normal or Low Pre-Collision Alert Sensitivity High, Normal or Low Rear Park Aid Tire Pressure Trailer Sway Note: Some items are optional and may Settings not appear.
Page 115 Information Displays Settings Switch Inhibit Mirror Autofold Oil Life XXX% - Hold OK to Reset Power Lift- Enable Switch or Disable Switch gate Remote Climate Control Auto or Last Settings Start Front Seats & Auto or Off Wheel Duration 5, 10 or 15 minutes System Windows Remote Open...
Page 116: Information Messages
Information Displays Settings Temper- °Fahrenheit or °Celsius ature Unit Tire Pres- psi, kPa or bar sure Language Choose your applicable setting Speedo in km/h Note: Some MyKey items only appear if a MyKey is set. INFORMATION MESSAGES Note: Depending on the vehicle options equipped with your vehicle, not all of the messages will display or be available.
Page 117 Information Displays Message Action 4WD Malfunction The four wheel drive system is not operating properly and the Service Required powertrain fault indicator illuminates. See Warning Lamps and Indicators (page 94). If the warning stays illuminated or continues to illuminate, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Page 118 Information Displays Automatic Engine Shutdown Message Action Engine Shuts Off In XX The engine is preparing to shutdown. Seconds Engine Shut Off For Fuel The engine has shutdown to help increase fuel economy. Economy Engine Shuts Off in XX The engine is preparing to shutdown. You can press OK on Seconds Press OK to the left steering wheel button to override the shutdown.
Page 119 Information Displays Battery and Charging System Message Action Check Charging System The charging system needs servicing. If the warning stays on or continues to come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Low Battery Features The battery management system detects an extended low Temporarily Turned Off voltage condition.
Page 120 Information Displays Brake System Message Action Brake Fluid Level LOW The brake fluid level is low. Check the brake system immedi- ately. See Brake Fluid Check (page 285). Check Brake System The brake system needs servicing. Stop the vehicle in a safe place.
Page 121 Information Displays Message Action Hood Ajar The hood is not completely closed. Switches Inhibited The system has disabled the door switches. Security Mode Factory Keypad Code The factory keypad code displays in the information display XXXXX after the system resets the keypad. See Passive Anti-Theft System (page 68).
Page 122 Information Displays Fuel Message Action Fuel Level LOW An early reminder of a low fuel condition. Check Fuel Fill Inlet The fuel fill inlet may not be properly closed. Hill Descent Control Message Action Hill Descent Control OFF Displays when you deactivate hill descent control mode. For Hill Descent Reduce Displays when hill descent speed exceeds 20 mph (32 km/h).
Page 123 Information Displays Keys and Intelligent Access Message Action To START Press Brake A reminder to press the brake while starting your vehicle. No Key Detected The system does not detect the key. See Keyless Starting (page 162). Restart Now or Key is When you press the Start Stop button to shut off the engine, Needed the system does not detect an Intelligent Access key inside...
Page 124 Information Displays Lane Keeping System Message Action Lane Keeping Sys. The system has malfunctioned. Contact an authorized dealer Malfunction Service as soon as possible. Required Front Camera Tempor- The system has detected a condition that has caused the arily Not Available system to be temporarily unavailable.
Page 125 Information Displays MyKey Message Action MyKey Not Created You cannot program a MyKey during key programming. MyKey Active Drive MyKey is active. Safely Speed Limited to XX When starting your vehicle, a MyKey is in use and the MyKey MPH/km/h speed limit is on.
Page 126 Information Displays Power Steering Message Action Steering Malfunction The power steering system has detected a condition that Service Now requires service. Contact an authorized dealer. Service Power Steering The power steering system is not working. Stop your vehicle at a safe place. Contact an authorized dealer. Steering Assist Fault The power steering system has detected a condition within the power steering system, or passive entry or passive start...
Page 127 Information Displays Seats Message Action Occupant Sensor Objects are by the passenger seat. After you move the objects BLOCKED Remove away from the seat, if the warning stays on or continues to Objects Near Passenger come on, contact an authorized dealer as soon as possible. Seat Memory Recall Not A reminder that memory seats are not available while driving.
Page 128 Information Displays Terrain Management System Message Action Normal Mode Active Displays terrain management normal mode is currently active. Snow, Gravel, Grass Displays terrain management snow, gravel, grass mode is Mode Active currently active. Mud, Rut Mode Active Displays terrain management mud, ruts mode is currently active.
Page 129 Information Displays Transmission Message Action Transmission Malfunc- Contact an authorized dealer. tion Service Now Transmission Overtem- The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a perature Stop Safely safe place as soon as possible. Transmission Over- The transmission is overheating and needs to cool. Stop in a heating Stop Safely safe place as soon as possible.
Page 130: Climate Control
Climate Control MANUAL CLIMATE CONTROL E193398 Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Power: Press to switch the system on and off. When the system is off, it prevents outside air from entering the vehicle. Air distribution control: Press to turn airflow from the windshield, instrument panel, or footwell vents on or off.
Page 131: Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/Cd
Climate Control Temperature control: Controls the temperature of the air circulated in your vehicle. Recirculated air: Press to switch between outside air and recirculated air. The air currently in the passenger compartment recirculates. This can reduce the time needed to cool the interior and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Page 132 Climate Control Driver temperature control: Adjust the temperature setting on the driver side. Heated rear window: Press to switch the heated rear window on and off. MAX Defrost: Press to switch on defrost. Outside air flows through the windshield vents, air conditioning automatically turns on, and fan automatically adjusts to the highest speed.
Page 133: Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony Audio System
Climate Control Note: You can switch temperature units AUTOMATIC CLIMATE between Fahrenheit and Celsius. CONTROL - VEHICLES WITH: SONY AUDIO SYSTEM E193400 A/C: Press to switch the air conditioning on or off. Air conditioning cools your vehicle using outside air. To improve the time to reach a comfortable temperature in hot weather, drive with the windows open until you feel cold air through the air vents.
Page 134 Climate Control Note: Recirculated air may also turn on and off automatically in instrument panel or instrument panel and floor airflow modes during hot weather to improve cooling efficiency. DUAL: Press to switch on control for the passenger side of the vehicle. Heated seats: Press to switch the heated seats on and off.
Page 135: Hints On Controlling The Interior Climate
Climate Control Manual Climate Control HINTS ON CONTROLLING THE INTERIOR CLIMATE Note: To reduce fogging of the windshield during humid weather, adjust the air General Hints distribution control to the windshield air vents position. WARNING Automatic Climate Control Prolonged use of recirculated air may cause the windows to fog up.
Page 136 Climate Control Recommended Settings for Heating Vehicle with manual climate control Vehicle with automatic climate control Adjust the fan speed to the center Press the AUTO button. setting. Adjust the temperature control to the Adjust the temperature control to the midway point of the hot settings.
Page 137: Rear Passenger Climate Controls
Climate Control Side Window Defogging in Cold Weather Vehicle with manual climate control Vehicle with automatic climate control Select the windshield air vents using the Press the defrost button. air distribution buttons. Press the A/C button if the indicator is Adjust the temperature control to the off.
Page 138: Heated Windows And Mirrors
Climate Control Fan speed control: Adjust the volume of air circulated in the vehicle. Heated seats (if equipped): Press the button to switch the heated seats on and off. See Heated Seats (page 151). Temperature control: Control the temperature of the air circulated in your vehicle.
Page 139: Remote Start
Climate Control Replace the filter at regular intervals. See In cold weather, the system is set to 72°F Scheduled Maintenance (page 483). (22°C). The heated seats are set to high (if available, and selected to AUTO in the For additional cabin air filter information, information display).
Page 140: Seats
Seats We recommend that you follow these SITTING IN THE CORRECT guidelines: POSITION • Sit in an upright position with the base of your spine as far back as possible. WARNINGS • Do not recline the seatback more than Sitting improperly, out of position or 30 degrees.
Page 141 Seats The head restraints consist of: WARNINGS Install the head restraint properly to An energy absorbing head help minimize the risk of neck injury restraint. in the event of a crash. Two steel stems. Guide sleeve adjust and release Note: Adjust the seatback to an upright button.
Page 142 Seats Installing the Head Restraint Third-row head restraints Align the steel stems into the guide sleeves and push the head restraint down until it locks. Second-row outboard seat head restraints E190836 The head restraints consist of: An energy absorbing head restraint.
Page 143: Manual Seats
Seats E190838 Recline Adjustment E144727 WARNING Adjust the seatback to an upright Always drive and ride with your driving or riding position. seatback upright and the lap belt 2. Pivot the head restraint forward toward snug and low across the hips. your head to the desired position.
Page 144: Lumbar Adjustment
Seats Lumbar Adjustment POWER SEATS (If Equipped) (If Equipped) WARNINGS Do not adjust the driver seat or seatback when your vehicle is moving. Adjusting your seatback while the vehicle is in motion may cause loss of control of the vehicle. Do not place cargo or any objects behind the seatback before returning it to the original position.
Page 145 Seats Power Lumbar Note: The engine must be running or the (If Equipped) vehicle must be in accessory mode to activate the seats. Note: Allow a few seconds for any selection to activate. The seatback and cushion massage cannot function at the same time. E176039 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Motion...
Page 146: Memory Function
Seats Saving a PreSet Position To access and make adjustments to the massage setting: Switch the ignition on. Press the Menu Settings icon > Vehicle 2. Adjust the memory features to your >Multi-contour Seat. desired position. 2. Choose the desired seat to adjust. 3.
Page 147: Rear Seats
Seats Linking a PreSet Position to your REAR SEATS Remote Control or Intelligent Access Key Fob Adjusting the Rear Seats Your vehicle can save the preset memory Second Row Seats positions for up to three remote controls or intelligent access (IA) keys. WARNINGS Always drive and ride with your With the ignition on, move the memory...
Page 148 Seats Lift the handle and fold the seatback Note: Remove items from the second-row forward until it is flat. seat. Make sure that no bulky objects such as purses or briefcases are on the floor in Note: For the bench seats, make sure the front of the second-row seats before center safety belt is unbuckled before tumbling them.
Page 149 Seats 5. Lift the seatback toward the rear of the vehicle, and rotate the seatback until you hear a click, locking it in the upright position. Note: The seatback will not raise if the rear latch hooks are not properly engaged to the floor striker. If the seatback does not raise, then repeat Step 4.
Page 150 Seats E190848 E193964 The control is located at the back of the Fold the outboard head restraint. rear door opening. Press and hold it to fold the seatback down and tumble the seat forward for access to the third row. Third Row Seat Exit (Manual Seat, Power Fold and Tumble Seat) WARNINGS...
Page 151 Seats 3. To return the seatback to the floor from Folding the Third Row Manual Seat the tumbled position, rotate the seat Remove all objects from the seat and down until you hear it latching to the stowage tub. floor. E193843 E190846 2.
Page 152 Seats WARNINGS Before returning the seatback to its original position, make sure that cargo or any objects are not trapped behind the seatback. After returning the seatback to its original position, pull on the seatback to make sure that it has fully latched.
Page 153 Seats E213286 NORMAL: Press to return the seat to the normal seating E190925 position. Unlatch and lift the seat out of the tub STOW: Press to stow the seat in the floor by squeezing and pulling up into the tub floor. on the handle.
Page 154: Heated Seats
Seats Note: In the unlikely event that the third Do not do the following: row power seat stops prematurely or travels • Place heavy objects on the seat. to an unexpected position, press the FOLD • Operate the heated seat if water or any button (C) to reset the seat and return it to other liquid spills on the seat.
Page 155: Climate Controlled Seats
Seats Second Row Heated Seats Note: The heated seats may remain on (If Equipped) after you remote start your vehicle, based on your remote start settings. The heated WARNING seats may also turn on when you start your People who are unable to feel pain vehicle if they were on when you switched to their skin because of advanced your vehicle off.
Page 156 Seats Climate Controlled Seat Air Filter Replacement Your vehicle is equipped with lifetime air filters that are integrated with the seats. Regular maintenance or replacement is not required. E146322 Press the heated seat symbol to cycle through the various heat settings and off. More indicator lights indicate warmer settings.
Page 157: Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) HomeLink Wireless Control System WARNINGS Make sure that the garage door and security device are free from obstruction when you are programming. Do not program the system with the vehicle in the garage. E142657 Do not use the system with any The universal garage door opener replaces garage door opener that does not...
Page 158 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) To program additional buttons, repeat Steps 1 – 4. For questions or comments, please contact HomeLink at www.homelink.com, www.youtube.com/HomeLinkGentex or 1-800-355-3515. Programming Your Garage Door Opener Motor E142658 With your vehicle parked outside of the Note: You may need a ladder to reach the garage, turn your ignition to the on unit and you may need to remove the cover...
Page 159 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) Gate Operator / Canadian Press and hold the outer two function Programming buttons simultaneously for approximately 20 seconds until the Canadian radio-frequency laws require indicator lights above the buttons flash transmitter signals to “time-out” (or quit) rapidly.
Page 160 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) Press and hold the previously programmed Genie button on the hand-held transmitter for 10 seconds. The indicator light will change from red to red and green. 2. Press the same button twice to confirm the change.
Page 161 Universal Garage Door Opener (If Equipped) 5. Press and hold the previously programmed button on the visor for 2 seconds. Repeat this step up to 3 times until the garage door moves. Programming is now complete. Clearing a HomeLink Device To erase programming from the three HomeLink buttons press and hold the two outer HomeLink buttons until the indicator...
Page 162: Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points 12 Volt DC Power Point Locations Power points may be in the following WARNINGS locations: Do not plug optional electrical • On the lower instrument panel. accessories into the cigar lighter socket. Incorrect use of the cigar •...
Page 163 Auxiliary Power Points When the indicator light on the power point • On: The power point is working, the ignition is on and a device is plugged • Off: The power point is off, the ignition is off or no device is plugged in. •...
Page 164: Storage Compartments
Storage Compartments Rear Seat Armrest CENTER CONSOLE Stow items in the cup holder carefully as items may become loose during hard braking, acceleration or crashes, including hot drinks which may spill. Available console features include: E190042 OVERHEAD CONSOLE E226487 USB port. Power point.
Page 165: Starting And Stopping The Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine GENERAL INFORMATION IGNITION SWITCH (If Equipped) WARNINGS Extended idling at high engine speeds can produce very high temperatures in the engine and exhaust system, creating the risk of fire or other damage. Do not park, idle or drive your vehicle on dry grass or other dry ground cover.
Page 166: Starting A Gasoline Engine
Starting and Stopping the Engine Ignition Modes Note: You can crank the engine for a total of 60 seconds without the engine starting before the starting system temporarily disables. The 60 seconds does not have to be all at once. For example, if you crank the engine three times for 20 seconds each time, without the engine starting, you reached the 60-second time limit.
Page 167 Starting and Stopping the Engine Note: You must have your intelligent access 2. Insert the passive key into the backup key in your vehicle in order to shift the slot. transmission out of park (P). 3. With the key in this position, press the brake pedal then press the push button Fully depress the brake pedal.
Page 168 Starting and Stopping the Engine Automatic Engine Shutdown 2. Switch the ignition off. 3. Apply the parking brake. For vehicles with a keyless ignition, this feature automatically shuts down the Vehicles with Keyless Start engine if it has been idling for an extended period.
Page 169: Engine Block Heater
Starting and Stopping the Engine 3. Press and hold the push button ignition Note: The heater is most effective when switch, or press it three times within outdoor temperatures are below 0°F two seconds. (-18°C). 4. Apply the parking brake. The heater acts as a starting aid by warming the engine coolant.
Page 170 Starting and Stopping the Engine • Make sure the system is unplugged and properly stowed before starting and driving your vehicle. Make sure the protective cover seals the prongs of the block heater cord plug when not in use. • Make sure the heater system is checked for proper operation before winter.
Page 171: Fuel And Refueling
Fuel and Refueling • Automotive fuels can be harmful or SAFETY PRECAUTIONS fatal if swallowed. Fuel such as gasoline is highly toxic and if WARNINGS swallowed can cause death or Do not overfill the fuel tank. The permanent injury. If fuel is swallowed, pressure in an overfilled tank may call a physician immediately, even if no cause leakage and lead to fuel spray...
Page 172: Fuel Quality - Gasoline
Fuel and Refueling • Fuels containing metallic-based FUEL QUALITY - GASOLINE additives, including manganese-based compounds. Choosing the Right Fuel • Fuels containing the octane booster additive, methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (MMT). • Leaded fuel (using leaded fuel is prohibited by law). The use of fuels with metallic compounds such as methylcyclopentadienyl manganese tricarbonyl (commonly known...
Page 173: Fuel Filler Funnel Location
Fuel and Refueling Some fuel stations, particularly those in Do not be concerned if the engine high altitude areas, offer fuels posted as sometimes knocks lightly. However, if the regular unleaded gasoline with an octane engine knocks heavily while using fuel with rating below 87.
Page 174: Refueling
Fuel and Refueling Filling a Portable Fuel Container When refueling the vehicle fuel tank from a fuel container, do the following: Use the following guidelines to avoid Fully open the fuel tank filler door until electrostatic charge build-up, which can it engages.
Page 175 Fuel and Refueling WARNINGS The fuel system may be under pressure. If you hear a hissing sound near the fuel filler door, do not refuel until the sound stops. Otherwise, fuel may spray out, which could cause serious personal injury. Do not remove the fuel pump nozzle from its fully inserted position when refueling.
Page 176 Fuel and Refueling E206912 4. Operate the fuel pump nozzle within the area shown. E139202 Note: When you insert the correct size fuel E119081 pump nozzle a spring loaded inhibitor will open. 5. Slightly raise the fuel pump nozzle and then slowly remove it.
Page 177: Fuel Consumption
Fuel and Refueling Filling the Fuel Tank 5. Insert a fuel pump nozzle or the fuel filler funnel provided with your vehicle For consistent results when refueling: in to the fuel tank filler pipe opening. This action should dislodge any debris •...
Page 178: Emission Control System
• Fuel economy may decrease with lower If you use anything other than Ford, temperatures. Motorcraft or Ford-authorized parts for • Fuel economy may decrease when maintenance replacements or for service driving short distances.
Page 179 Fuel and Refueling an emission control device or prevent it present, the service engine soon indicator from working. Information about your should stay off the next time you start the vehicle’s emission system is on the Vehicle engine. A driving cycle consists of a cold Emission Control Information Decal engine startup followed by mixed city and located on or near the engine.
Page 180 Fuel and Refueling position for 15 seconds without cranking the engine. If the service engine soon indicator blinks eight times, it means that the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if the service engine soon indicator stays on solid, it means that your vehicle is ready for I/M testing.
Page 181: Transmission
Transmission Park (P) AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION This position locks the transmission and WARNINGS prevents the wheels from turning. Always set the parking brake fully Reverse (R) and make sure you shift the gearshift lever to park (P). Switch the ignition With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your off and remove the key whenever you leave vehicle will move backward.
Page 182 Transmission In order to prevent the engine from running SelectShift in drive (D): at too low an RPM, which may cause it to • Provides a temporary manual mode stall, SelectShift still automatically makes for performing more demanding some downshifts if it has determined that maneuvers where extra control of gear you have not downshifted in time.
Page 183 Transmission Use the brake shift interlock lever to move 6. Press the shifter bezel back into the top the gearshift lever from the park position finish panel until it snaps back into in the event of an electrical malfunction or position.
Page 184: Four-Wheel Drive
Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) The 4WD system is always active and PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION requires no driver input. It is capable of handling all road conditions, including This system is a proactive system. It has street and highway driving as well as the ability to anticipate wheel slip and off-road and winter driving.
Page 185 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) reinstall the repaired or replaced road tire Basic operating principles in special as soon as possible. Major dissimilar tire conditions sizes between the front and rear axles • Drive slower in strong crosswinds which could cause the 4WD system to stop can affect the normal steering functioning and default to front-wheel characteristics of your vehicle.
Page 186 Four-Wheel Drive (If Equipped) abrupt steering, acceleration or braking WARNINGS which could result in an increased risk If the parking brake is fully released, of loss of vehicle control, vehicle but the brake warning lamp remains rollover and/or personal injury. Use all illuminated, the brakes may not be available road surface to return the working properly.
Page 187 “Tread Lightly” is an educational program designed to increase public awareness of land-use regulations and responsibilities in our nations wilderness areas. Ford Motor E143949 Company joins the U.S. Forest Service and Descend a hill in the same gear you would...
Page 188 For this reason, Ford cautiously. Keep speeds down, allow for Motor Company strongly recommends that longer stopping distances and avoid...
Page 189: Brakes
Brakes Brake Assist GENERAL INFORMATION Brake assist detects when you brake Note: Occasional brake noise is normal. If rapidly by measuring the rate at which you a metal-to-metal, continuous grinding or press the brake pedal. It provides continuous squeal sound is present, the maximum braking efficiency as long as you brake linings may be worn-out.
Page 190: Parking Brake
Brakes PARKING BRAKE WARNINGS You must remain in your vehicle when the system turns on. At all WARNING times, you are responsible for Always set the parking brake fully controlling your vehicle, supervising the and make sure the transmission is system and intervening, if required.
Page 191 Brakes 2. If the sensors detect that your vehicle is on a slope, the system activates automatically. 3. When you remove your foot from the brake pedal, your vehicle remains on the slope without rolling away for about two to three seconds. This hold time automatically extends if you are in the process of driving off.
Page 192: Traction Control
Traction Control Using the Information Display PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Controls The traction control system helps avoid You can switch this feature off or on in the drive wheel spin and loss of traction. information display. See General If your vehicle begins to slide, the system Information (page 99).
Page 193: Stability Control
Stability Control If a driving condition activates either the PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION stability control or the traction control system you may experience the following WARNINGS conditions: Vehicle modifications involving • The stability and traction control light braking system, aftermarket roof flashes.
Page 194: Using Stability Control
Stability Control Traction Control The system enhances your vehicle’s ability to maintain traction of the wheels by detecting and controlling wheel spin. See Using Traction Control (page 189). E72903 Vehicle without stability control skidding off its intended route. Vehicle with stability control maintaining control on a slippery surface.
Page 195: Terrain Response
Terrain Response (If Equipped) USING TERRAIN RESPONSE Mud/Ruts mode should be selected for muddy, rutted, soft The terrain management system optimizes or uneven terrain. drivability and comfort as well as Normal mode is for on-road maximizing traction while operating on conditions and should be different types of terrain.
Page 196: Using Hill Descent Control
Terrain Response (If Equipped) Using hill descent control USING HILL DESCENT CONTROL Press and release the hill descent button located in the Principle of operation center of the terrain management control. A light in the control WARNINGS illuminates and a chime sounds when this feature activates.
Page 197 Terrain Response (If Equipped) • At speeds above 20 mph (32 km/h): When you press the Hill Descent Control switch, the Hill Descent Control system enables, the light on the button illuminates and FOR HILL CNTRL, 20 MPH OR LESS displays in the message center for several seconds.
Page 198: Parking Aids
Parking Aids Note: The sensing system cannot be turned PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION off when a MyKey is present. See Principle of Operation (page 55). WARNINGS Note: If you attach certain add-on devices To help avoid personal injury, please such as a trailer or bike rack, the rear sensing read and understand the limitations system may detect that add-on device and of the system as contained in this...
Page 199: Front Parking Aid
Parking Aids Obstacle Distance Indicator Equipped) The system provides obstacle distance indication through the information display. The distance indicator displays when the transmission is in reverse (R). The indicator displays: • As the distance to the obstacle decreases the indicator blocks illuminate and move towards the vehicle icon.
Page 200: Side Sensing System
Parking Aids You can switch the system off through the If the transmission is in neutral (N), the information display menu or from the system provides visual indication only pop-up message that appears once you when your vehicle is moving at 7 mph shift the transmission into reverse (R).
Page 201 Parking Aids Additionally, the system provides obstacle When you shift to drive (D) or any other distance indication through the center forward gear, for example, low (L), sport stack display (if equipped). (S) or any forward gear in manual transmission, the side sensing system •...
Page 202: Active Park Assist
Parking Aids Note: The Blind Spot Information System ACTIVE PARK ASSIST (If Equipped) does not detect traffic alongside or behind your vehicle during a park assist maneuver. Parallel Parking, Perpendicular Parking, Parallel Park Out Assist The system may not correctly operate in any of the following conditions: WARNINGS •...
Page 203 Parking Aids Using Active Park Assist - Parallel When driving at a speed less than 22 mph Parking (35 km/h) the system automatically scans both sides of your vehicle for an available Press the button located on the parking space. The system displays a center console near the gearshift message and a corresponding graphic to E146186...
Page 204 Parking Aids E130108 Using Active Park Assist - When you think your vehicle is properly Perpendicular Parking parked, or you hear a solid tone from the parking aid (accompanied by a display Press the button located on the message and a chime), bring your vehicle center console near the gearshift to a complete stop.
Page 205 Parking Aids Note: The system always offers the last When you shift the transmission into detected parking space (for example, if your reverse (R), with your hands off the wheel vehicle detects multiple spaces while you (and nothing obstructing its movement), are driving, it offers the last one).
Page 206 Parking Aids Deactivating the Active Park The system determines the clearance to Assist Feature the front and rear of your vehicle and automatically steers your vehicle out of a Manually deactivate the system by: parallel parking space (hands-free) while you control the accelerator, gearshift and •...
Page 207: Rear View Camera
Parking Aids The system does not offer a particular space The sensors may be covered (for example, snow, ice or dirt buildup). Covered sensors can affect the system's functionality. There is not enough room in the parking space for your vehicle to safely park. There is not enough space for the parking maneuver on the opposite side of the parking space.
Page 208 Parking Aids Using the Rear View Camera WARNINGS System Reverse your vehicle as slow as possible, higher speeds may limit The rear view camera system displays your reaction time to stop your what is behind your vehicle when you place vehicle.
Page 209 Parking Aids The camera may not operate correctly under the following conditions: • Nighttime or dark areas if one or both reverse lamps are not operating. • Mud, water or debris obstructs the camera's view. Clean the lens with a soft, lint-free cloth and non-abrasive cleaner.
Page 210 Parking Aids Manual Zoom The fixed and active guidelines fade in and out depending on the steering wheel WARNING position. The active guidelines do not display when the steering wheel position When manual zoom is on, the full is straight. area behind your vehicle may not show.
Page 211: 180 Degree Camera
Parking Aids Note: Additional camera information can 180 DEGREE CAMERA (If Equipped) be found in the rear view camera section. See Rear View Camera (page 204). WARNINGS Using the 180 degree camera The camera system is a supplement system that still requires the driver system to use it in conjunction with looking The 180 degree camera system consists...
Page 212: Cruise Control
Cruise Control Setting the Cruise Speed PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION Drive to desired speed. Cruise control lets you maintain a set 2. Press and release SET+. speed without keeping your foot on the accelerator pedal. You can use cruise 3. Take your foot off the accelerator control when your vehicle speed is greater pedal.
Page 213: Using Adaptive Cruise Control
Cruise Control Switching Cruise Control Off WARNINGS Do not use tire sizes other than those Press and release OFF when the system recommended because this can is in stand by mode or switch the ignition affect the normal operation of the off.
Page 214 Cruise Control Setting the Adaptive Cruise Speed Note: The brakes may emit noise when applied by the system. Drive to desired speed. When a vehicle ahead of you enters the 2. Press and release SET+. same lane or a slower vehicle is ahead in the same lane, the vehicle speed adjusts 3.
Page 215 Cruise Control E164805 The selected gap appears in the information display as shown by the bars in the graphic. Five gap settings are E201206 available. Gap decrease. The gap setting is time dependent and the Gap increase. distance automatically adjusts with your vehicle speed.
Page 216 Cruise Control Changing the Set Speed Hilly Condition Usage • Press and release SET+ or SET-. When You should select a lower gear position you select km/h as the display when the system is active in situations measurement in the information such as prolonged downhill driving on display the set speed changes in steep grades, for example in mountainous...
Page 217 Cruise Control In these cases the system may brake late or unexpectedly. The driver should stay alert and intervene when necessary. If something hits the front of your vehicle or damage occurs, the radar-sensing zone may change. This could cause missed or false vehicle detections.
Page 218 Cruise Control The following table lists possible causes and actions for this message displaying. Cause Action The surface of the radar in the grille is dirty Clean the grille surface in front of the radar or obstructed in some way. or remove the object causing the obstruc- tion.
Page 219: Driving Aids
Driving Aids When activated, the system will monitor DRIVER ALERT (If Equipped) your alertness level based upon your driving behavior in relation to the lane PRINCIPLE OF OPERATION markings, and other factors. WARNING System Warnings The driver alert system is designed Note: The system will not issue warnings to aid you.
Page 220 Driving Aids Press the button on the steering WARNINGS wheel stalk to switch the system Large contrasts in outside lighting E144813 on or off. can limit sensor performance. The system will not operate if the System Settings sensor cannot track the road lane The system has optional setting menus markings.
Page 221 Driving Aids Aid only – Provides an assistance steering System Display torque input toward the lane center when the system detects an unintended lane departure. E151660 When you switch on the system, an overhead graphic of a vehicle with lane E165517 markings will display in the information display.
Page 222 Driving Aids • The road has no or poor lane markings Yellow: Indicates that the system is in the camera field-of-view. providing or has just provided a lane keeping aid intervention. • The camera is obscured or unable to detect the lane markings due to Red: Indicates that the system is providing environmental conditions (significant or has just provided a lane keeping alert...
Page 223: Blind Spot Information System
Driving Aids Why is the feature not available (line markings are gray) when I can see the lane markings on the road? Lane width too narrow or too wide Camera not calibrated after a windshield replacement Driving on tight roads or on uneven roads Why does the vehicle not come back toward the middle of the lane, as expected, in the Aid or Aid + Alert mode? High cross winds...
Page 224 Driving Aids Note: The Blind Spot Information System The Blind Spot Information System does not prevent contact with other vehicles illuminates an amber alert indicator in the or objects; nor detect parked vehicles, outside mirror on the side of your vehicle people, animals or infrastructure (fences, the approaching vehicle is coming from.
Page 225 Driving Aids If the system detects a degraded performance condition, a message warning of a blocked sensor will appear in the information display. Also the BLIS alert indicators will remain ON and BLIS will no longer provide any vehicle warnings. You can clear the information display warning but the alert indicators will remain illuminated.
Page 226: Cross Traffic Alert
Driving Aids Switching the System Off and On CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT You can temporarily switch the Blind Spot Equipped) Information System off in the information display. See General Information (page WARNING 99). When the Blind Spot Information To help avoid personal injury, NEVER System switches off, you will not receive use the Cross Traffic Alert system as alerts and the information display shows...
Page 227 Driving Aids E142440 In this first example, the left sensor is only partially obstructed; zone coverage to the right is nearly maximized. E142441 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 228 Driving Aids Zone coverage also decreases when parking at shallow angles. Here, the left sensor is mostly obstructed; zone coverage on that side is severely limited. System Lights, Messages and Audible Alerts E142442 The Cross Traffic Alert illuminates an amber alert indicator in the outside mirror on the side of your vehicle the approaching vehicle is coming from.
Page 229: Steering
Driving Aids The following are other situations that may Note: The Cross Traffic Alert switches on limit the Cross Traffic Alert performance: whenever the ignition is switched on and ready to provide appropriate alerts when • Adjacently parked vehicles or objects the transmission is in reverse (R).
Page 230: Pre-Collision Assist
Driving Aids Extreme continuous steering may increase PRE-COLLISION ASSIST the effort required for you to steer your Equipped) vehicle. This increased effort prevents overheating and permanent damage to the steering system. You do not lose the WARNINGS ability to steer your vehicle manually. This system is an extra driving aid.
Page 231 Driving Aids When your vehicle rapidly approaches Note: When possible, the manufacturer another vehicle, a red warning light flashes recommends using the highest sensitivity and a tone sounds. setting. If warnings are too frequent, you can reduce your system's sensitivity. Reduced The brake support system assists you in sensitivity causes fewer and later system reducing any collision speed by...
Page 232 Driving Aids Cause Action The radar sensor cover in the grille is dirty Clean the radar sensor cover or remove the or obstructed obstruction The surface of the radar sensor cover is Wait a short time. The radar may take clean but the message remains in the several minutes to reset after you remove display...
Page 233: Load Carrying
Load Carrying REAR UNDER FLOOR CARGO NETS (If Equipped) STORAGE WARNING Cargo Management System This net is not designed to restrain Equipped) objects during a collision or heavy braking. The cargo net secures lightweight objects in the cargo area. Attach the net to the anchors provided.
Page 234: Luggage Covers
When using the roof rack system, we recommend you use Ford Genuine Accessory crossbars designed specifically for your vehicle. E142447 Make sure that you securely fasten the load.
Page 235: Load Limit
Load Carrying A thumbwheel kit is included in your Note: There may be snap caps in the new vehicle for tying light loads to your roof. side rail position, which must be removed The kit is located in the glovebox. before installing the crossbar.
Page 236 Load Carrying Tire and Loading Label Information Example: E198719 Payload PAYLOAD E143816 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 237 Load Carrying Payload is the combined weight GAWR (Gross Axle Weight of cargo and passengers that your Rating) vehicle is carrying. The maximum GAWR is the maximum allowable payload for your vehicle appears weight that a single axle (front or on the Tire and Loading label.
Page 238 Load Carrying vehicle’s braking system is rated Safety Compliance Certification Label for operation at Gross Vehicle Example: Weight Rating, not at Gross Combined Weight Rating.) Separate functional brakes should be used for safe control of towed vehicles and for trailers where the Gross Combined Weight of the towing vehicle plus the trailer exceed the Gross Vehicle Weight...
Page 239 Load Carrying Steps for determining the Helpful examples for calculating correct load limit: the available amount of cargo and luggage load capacity 1. Locate the statement "The combined weight of occupants Suppose your vehicle has a and cargo should never exceed 1400-pound (635-kilogram) cargo XXX kg or XXX lb."...
Page 240 Load Carrying - 1200 = - 240 pounds. No, you do not have enough cargo capacity to carry that much weight. In metric units, the calculation would be: 635 kilograms - (2 x 99 kilograms) - (12 x 45 kilograms) = 635 - 198 - 540 = -103 kilograms.
Page 241: Towing
Towing Load Placement TOWING A TRAILER To help minimize how trailer WARNING movement affects your vehicle Towing trailers beyond the when driving: maximum recommended • Load the heaviest items closest gross trailer weight exceeds the to the trailer floor. limit of your vehicle and could •...
Page 242: Trailer Sway Control
Turning off trailer sway control increases the risk of loss of vehicle below. control, serious injury or death. Ford Note: Be sure to take into does not recommend disabling this feature consideration trailer frontal area.
Page 243 Towing Your vehicle may tow a trailer maximum trailer weight listed for provided the maximum trailer your vehicle configuration on the weight is less than or equal to the following chart. Maximum trailer Engine Maximum GCWR weight 6900 lb (3130 kg) 2000 lb (907 kg) 2.3L GTDI 2WD 6900 lb (3130 kg)
Page 244: Essential Towing Checks
Towing When hooking-up a trailer using a ESSENTIAL TOWING CHECKS weight-distributing hitch, always use the following procedure: Follow these guidelines for safe towing: Park the loaded vehicle, without the • Do not tow a trailer until you drive your trailer, on a level surface. vehicle at least 1,000 mi (1,600 km).
Page 245 Towing Trailer Brakes Before Towing a Trailer Practice turning, stopping and backing up WARNING to get the feel of your vehicle-trailer Do not connect a trailer's hydraulic combination before starting on a trip. brake system directly to your When turning, make wider turns so the vehicle's brake system.
Page 246: Towing The Vehicle On Four Wheels - 2.3L Ecoboost
Towing 2. Set your vehicle parking brake. TOWING THE VEHICLE ON 3. Place the automatic transmission in FOUR WHEELS - 2.3L position P. ECOBOOST 4. Place wheel chocks in front and back of the trailer wheels. (Chocks not Emergency Towing included with vehicle.) If your vehicle becomes inoperable Launching or Retrieving a Boat or...
Page 247: Towing The Vehicle On Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost
Towing Recreational Towing Front-wheel drive vehicles CANNOT be flat-towed (all wheels on the ground) as Note: Put your climate control system in vehicle or transmission damage may occur. recirculated air mode to prevent exhaust You must place the front wheels on a fumes from entering the vehicle.
Page 248 Towing 2. Press the brake pedal and shift the Four-wheel Drive Vehicles transmission into neutral (N). Alternatively, you can tow your Four-wheel 3. Turn off your vehicle by turning the Drive vehicle with all four wheels off the ignition key past the accessory position. ground using a vehicle transport trailer.
Page 249: Driving Hints
Driving Hints Avoid these actions; they reduce your fuel BREAKING-IN economy: You need to break in new tires for • Sudden accelerations or hard approximately 300 miles (480 accelerations. kilometers). During this time, your vehicle • Revving the engine before turning it off. may exhibit some unusual driving •...
Page 250: Driving Through Water
Driving Hints • Transmissions give their best fuel • Lightly press the brake pedal to dry the economy when operated in the top brakes and to check that they work. cruise gear and with steady pressure • Check that the horn works. on the gas pedal.
Page 251 Driving Hints WARNINGS Check attachment of floor mats on a regular basis. Always properly reinstall and secure floor mats that have been removed for cleaning or replacement. Always make sure that objects cannot fall into the driver foot well while the vehicle is moving. Objects that are loose can become trapped under the pedals causing a loss of vehicle control.
Page 252: Roadside Emergencies
Towing — independent service contractors, if not prohibited by state, To fully assist you should you have a local or municipal law, shall tow Ford vehicle concern, Ford Motor Company of eligible vehicles to an authorized dealer Canada, Limited offers a complimentary within 35 mi (56 km) of the roadside assistance program.
Page 253: Hazard Warning Flashers
Canadian customers who require roadside repair fuel leaks after a collision may assistance, call 1-800-665-2006. increase the risk of fire and serious injury. Ford Motor Company recommends Vehicles Sold in Canada: Using that the fuel system be inspected by an Roadside Assistance authorized dealer after any collision.
Page 254: Jump Starting The Vehicle
Roadside Emergencies Note: When you try to restart your vehicle Note: Do not disconnect the battery of the after a fuel shutoff, the vehicle makes sure disabled vehicle as this could damage the that various systems are safe to restart. vehicle electrical system.
Page 255 Roadside Emergencies Jump Starting Start the engine of the booster vehicle and rev the engine moderately, or press the accelerator gently to keep your engine speed between 2000 and 3000 RPM, as shown in your tachometer. 2. Start the engine of the disabled vehicle. 3.
Page 256: Post-Crash Alert System
We recommend the use of a wheel lift and dollies or flatbed equipment to tow your vehicle. Do not tow with a slingbelt. Ford Motor Company has not approved a slingbelt towing procedure. Vehicle damage may occur if towed incorrectly, or by any other means.
Page 257 Roadside Emergencies It is acceptable to have your front-wheel drive vehicle towed from the front if using proper wheel lift equipment to raise the front wheels off the ground. When towing in this manner, the rear wheels can remain on the ground. Front-wheel drive vehicles must have the front wheels placed on a tow dolly when towing your vehicle from the rear using...
Page 258: Customer Assistance
Mailing address perform a repair after taking your vehicle to the authorized dealer. Repairs will be Customer Relationship Centre made using Ford or Motorcraft® parts, or Ford Motor Company of Canada, Limited remanufactured or other parts that are P.O. Box 2000 authorized by Ford.
Page 259: In California (U.s. Only)
In some states within the United States, conform the vehicle to its applicable you must directly notify Ford in writing express warranties if, within the first 18 before pursuing remedies under your months of ownership of a new vehicle or...
Page 260: The Better Business Bureau (Bbb) Auto Line Program (U.s. Only)
BBB AUTO LINE During mediation, a representative of the 3033 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600 BBB will contact both you and Ford Motor Arlington, Virginia 22201 Company to explore options for settlement of the claim. If an agreement is not reached...
Page 261: Utilizing The Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)
Before exporting your vehicle to a foreign Canadian dealers. In those cases where country, contact the appropriate foreign you continue to feel that the efforts by Ford embassy or consulate. These officials can of Canada and the authorized dealer to...
Page 262: Ordering Additional Owner's Literature
U.S. Virgin Islands, please feel free to call identification number (VIN) and new our Toll-Free Number: (800) 841-FORD address with Ford Motor Company by (3673). emailing expcac@ford.com. If your vehicle must be serviced while you If you are in another foreign country, are traveling or living in Puerto Rico, contact the nearest authorized dealer.
Page 263: Reporting Safety Defects (U.s. Only)
However, NHTSA cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or Ford Motor Company. Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 264 Customer Assistance Transport Canada Contact Information Website www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/safevehicles- defectinvestigations-index-76.htm (English) Website www.tc.gc.ca/fra/securiteautomobile/VehiculesSecuritaires- Enquetes-index-76.htm (French) Phone 1–800–333–0510 Ford of Canada Contact Information Website www.ford.ca Phone 1–800–565-3673 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 265: Fuses
Fuses The power distribution box is located in FUSE SPECIFICATION CHART the engine compartment. It has high-current fuses that protect your Power Distribution Box vehicle's main electrical systems from overloads. WARNINGS Always disconnect the battery before If the battery has been disconnected and servicing high-current fuses.
Page 266 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Powertrain control module power. Engine emissions (MIL). A/C clutch control relay coil. VACC. Active grill shutters. Ignition coils. — Not used. — Not used. — Not used. — Not used. —...
Page 267 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components — Not used. — Not used. — Not used. Anti-lock brake system valves. Trailer tow battery charge relay power. — Not used. — Run/start relay. — Not used. Electric power-assisted steering. Anti-lock brake system module.
Page 268 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Trailer tow brake controller. — Not used. Body control module RP1 bus. — Not used. Body control module RP2 bus. Electronic fan relay 3. Anti-lock brake system pump. — Not used. —...
Page 269 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Trailer tow left-hand and right-hand stop and direction indicator lamps. — Not used. Heated/cooled seats. Driver seat module. Driver seat power. Passenger seat power. Front wiper motor. — Not used. —...
Page 270: Passenger Compartment Fuse Panel
Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Alternator sense. Rear washer relay. Rear wiper relay. Powertrain control module relay coil power. Rain sensor. 2nd row seat motors. Trailer tow parking lamp relay. Micro fuse. M-type fuse. J-type fuse. Note: It may be easier to access the fuse Passenger Compartment Fuse panel if you remove the finish trim piece.
Page 271 Fuses E145984 Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Demand lamps. Battery saver. Memory seat switch (lumbar power). 7.5A Driver unlock relay. Aftermarket electronic brake controller. Rear heated seat module. — Not used. — Not used. — Not used. —...
Page 272 Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components Instrument cluster. 7.5A Smart data link. Steering column control module. Extended power module. Smart datalink connector power. Heads up display. — Not used. Electronic finish panel. Push button start switch. Ignition switch.
Page 273: Changing A Fuse
Fuses Fuse or relay number Fuse amp rating Protected components — Not used. — Not used. SYNC. GPS module. Display. Radio frequency receiver. Radio. Run/start relay. Restraints control module. Extended power module. Lane departure warning module. Auto high beam. EC mirrors. Rear heated seats.
Page 274 Fuses Fuse Types E207206 Callout Fuse Type Micro 2 Micro 3 Maxi Mini M Case J Case J Case Low Profile Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 275: Maintenance
Maintenance Working with the Engine On GENERAL INFORMATION WARNING Have your vehicle serviced regularly to help maintain its roadworthiness and resale To reduce the risk of vehicle damage value. There is a large network of and/or personal burn injuries, do not authorized dealers that are there to help start your engine with the air cleaner you with their professional servicing...
Page 276: Closing The Hood
Maintenance Inside the vehicle, pull the hood release handle located under the left-hand side of the instrument panel. 2. Slightly lift the hood. E203009 3. Move the catch to the left. E203320 4. Open the hood. Support the hood with the strut.
Page 277: Under Hood Overview - 2.3L Ecoboost
Maintenance UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 2.3L ECOBOOST E223185 Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 279). Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 277). Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 277). Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 285). Battery.
Page 278: Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost
Maintenance UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L ECOBOOST E173375 Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 279). Engine oil filler cap. See Engine Oil Check (page 277). Engine oil dipstick. See Engine Oil Dipstick (page 277). Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 285). Battery.
Page 279: Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec
Maintenance UNDER HOOD OVERVIEW - 3.5L DURATEC E223186 Engine coolant reservoir. See Engine Coolant Check (page 279). Brake fluid reservoir. See Brake Fluid Check (page 285). Battery. See Changing the 12V Battery (page 286). Engine compartment fusebox. See Fuse Specification Chart (page 262). Air filter assembly.
Page 280: Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L Ecoboost
Maintenance Make sure the parking brake is on. Make ENGINE OIL DIPSTICK - 2.3L sure the transmission is in park (P) or ECOBOOST neutral (N). 2. Run the engine until it reaches normal operating temperature. 3. Make sure that your vehicle is on level ground.
Page 281: Oil Change Indicator Reset
Maintenance Do not use supplemental engine oil 5. Replace the engine oil filler cap. Turn additives because they are unnecessary it clockwise until you feel a strong and could lead to engine damage that may resistance. not be covered by the vehicle Warranty. Note: Do not add oil further than the maximum mark.
Page 282: Engine Coolant Check
Maintenance Maintain coolant concentration within Message Action and description 48% to 50%, which equates to a freeze point between -30°F (-34°C) and -34°F If the instrument cluster (-37°C). Coolant concentration should be displays one of the following checked using a refractometer. We do not messages, repeat the recommend the use of hydrometers or process.
Page 283 Maintenance Note: Coolants marketed for all makes and Note: In case of emergency, you can add a models may not be approved to Ford large amount of water without coolant in specifications and may cause damage to order to reach a vehicle service location.
Page 284 Maintenance Severe Climates A warning lamp illuminates and a message may appear in the If you drive in extremely cold climates: information display. • It may be necessary to increase the coolant concentration above 50%. • A coolant concentration of 60% provides improved freeze point If the engine reaches a preset protection.
Page 285 Maintenance Your vehicle has limited engine power At this time, you may notice the coolant when in the fail-safe mode, drive your temperature gauge moves toward the red vehicle with caution. Your vehicle does not zone and a message may appear in the maintain high-speed operation and the information display.
Page 286: Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L Ecoboost
Maintenance The transmission does not consume fluid. AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION However, if the transmission slips or shifts FLUID CHECK - 2.3L slowly you should check the fluid level. If ECOBOOST you notice a sign of leaking fluid, contact an authorized dealer. Note: Transmission fluid should be checked Checking the Transmission Fluid by an authorized dealer.
Page 287 MIN and the MAX marks. it with a clean, lint-free cloth. If the fluid level is at the MIN mark, add fluid immediately. See Adding 3. Add fluid that meets the Ford Transmission Fluid. specifications. See Capacities and Specifications (page 342). Pour the 5.
Page 288: Brake Fluid Check
A fluid level between the MAX and unless you are adding fluid. MIN lines is within the normal Only use fluid that meets Ford operating range and there is no need specifications. to add fluid. A fluid level not in the normal...
Page 289: Changing The 12V Battery
When a low voltage battery replacement WARNINGS is necessary, see an authorized dealer to Batteries normally produce explosive replace the low voltage battery with a Ford gases which can cause personal recommended replacement low voltage injury. Therefore, do not allow...
Page 290: Checking The Wiper Blades
9. Drive the vehicle at least 12 mi (20 km) the battery should only be replaced with to completely relearn the idle and fuel a Ford recommended replacement battery trim strategy. that matches the electrical requirements Note: If you do not allow the engine to of the vehicle.
Page 291: Adjusting The Headlamps
Maintenance Rear Window Wiper Blade Replace the wiper blades at least annually for optimum performance. Front Wiper Blades E129990 Lift the wiper arm and then press the wiper blade locking buttons together. E183236 Note: Do not hold the wiper blade when lifting the wiper arm.
Page 292 Maintenance E142592 E142465 4. On the wall or screen you will observe 8 ft (2.4 m) a flat zone of high intensity light Ground to the center of the located at the top of the beam pattern. headlamp high beam bulb If the top edge of the flat zone of high intensity light is not on the horizontal 25 ft (7.6 m)
Page 293: Removing A Headlamp
Maintenance REMOVING A HEADLAMP E203692 To gain access to the headlamp securing bolts and to remove the headlamp assembly, you must first remove the front fascia and front bumper assemblies. We recommend you see an authorized dealer. CHANGING A BULB WARNINGS E203691 Switch the lamps and the ignition off.
Page 294 Maintenance Headlamp 3. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise and remove it. 4. Remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. Headlamp High Beam E203696 Headlamp high beam. Front direction indicator. Front Direction Indicator E203697 Switch all of the lamps and the ignition off.
Page 295 Maintenance Front Fog Lamp Rear Direction Indicator and (If Equipped) Reversing Lamp E203699 Use a suitable tool, for example a screwdriver, to carefully remove the housing cover. E203701 Note: To remove push pins, use a Switch all of the lamps and the ignition flat-bladed screwdriver to pull up the center off.
Page 296: License Plate Lamp
Maintenance • Brake and rear lamp. • Central high mounted brake lamp. License Plate Lamp E203702 5. Release the wire from the securing clip. E203703 6. Turn the bulb holder counterclockwise Use a suitable tool, for example a and remove it. screwdriver, to carefully remove the lamp.
Page 297: Bulb Specification Chart
Maintenance the proper lamp performance, light BULB SPECIFICATION CHART brightness, light pattern and safe visibility. The correct bulbs will not damage the Replacement bulbs are specified in the lamp assembly or void the lamp assembly chart below. Headlamp bulbs must be warranty and will provide quality bulb marked with an authorized D.O.T.
Page 298 Maintenance Lamp Specification Power (Watt) Rear dome lamp. Luggage compartment lamp. Note: LED lamps are not serviceable. See an authorized dealer if they fail. Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 299: Changing The Engine Air Filter
Maintenance CHANGING THE ENGINE AIR FILTER WARNING To reduce the risk of vehicle damage and personal burn injuries, do not start your engine with the air cleaner removed and do not remove it while the engine is running. When changing the engine air filter, do not allow debris or foreign material to enter the air induction system.
Page 300: Vehicle Care
Vehicle Care GENERAL INFORMATION CLEANING PRODUCTS Your Ford or Lincoln authorized dealer has For best results, use the following products many quality products available to clean or products of equivalent quality: your vehicle and protect its finishes. Materials Name Specification Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover (U.S.)
Page 301: Cleaning The Exterior
Vehicle Care Name Specification Nettoyant pour roues et pneus Motorcraft® (Canada) ZC-37-A (U.S. & Canada) Exterior Chrome Parts CLEANING THE EXTERIOR • Apply a high quality-cleaning product to bumpers and other chrome parts. Wash your vehicle regularly with cool or Follow the manufacturer’s instructions.
Page 302: Waxing
Vehicle Care Note: Holding the pressure washer nozzle • Do not allow wax to come in contact at an angle to the vehicle's surface may with any non-body (low-gloss black) damage graphics and cause the edges to colored trim. The wax will discolor or peel away from the vehicle's surface.
Page 303: Cleaning The Windows And Wiper Blades
Vehicle Care • Never wash or rinse any ignition coil, CLEANING THE INTERIOR spark plug wire or spark plug well, or the area in and around these locations. WARNINGS • Cover the battery, power distribution Do not use cleaning solvents, bleach box, and air filter assembly to prevent or dye on the vehicle’s safety belts, water damage when cleaning the...
Page 304: Cleaning The Instrument Panel And Instrument Cluster Lens
Vehicle Care Wipe up spilled liquid using a clean, CLEANING THE INSTRUMENT soft cloth as quickly as possible. PANEL AND INSTRUMENT 2. Use Motorcraft Premium Leather and CLUSTER LENS Vinyl Cleaner or a commercially available leather cleaning product for WARNING automotive interiors.
Page 305: Repairing Minor Paint Damage
Vehicle Care You should: Note: Industrial-strength or heavy-duty cleaners in combination with brush agitation • Remove dust and loose dirt with a to remove brake dust and dirt, could wear vacuum cleaner. away the clear coat finish over a period time. •...
Page 306 Vehicle Care General • With your foot on the brake, shift through all the gears while the engine • Store all vehicles in a dry, ventilated is running. place. • We recommend that you change the • Protect from sunlight, if possible. engine oil before you use your vehicle again.
Page 307 Vehicle Care Miscellaneous • Make sure all linkages, cables, levers and pins under your vehicle are covered with grease to prevent rust. • Move vehicles at least 25 ft (7.5 m) every 15 days to lubricate working parts and prevent corrosion. Removing Vehicle From Storage When your vehicle is ready to come out of storage, do the following:...
Page 308: Wheels And Tires
Ford dealer to have the system abrupt maneuvers, drive at safe speeds for reprogrammed. If you intend to change the the conditions, keep tires inflated to Ford size of the wheels from that fitted by the recommended pressures, never overload...
Page 309 Wheels and Tires Utility vehicles and trucks handle On some four-wheel drive vehicles, the differently than passenger cars in the initial shift from two-wheel to four-wheel various driving conditions that are drive while the vehicle is moving can cause encountered on streets, highways and a momentary clunk and ratcheting sound.
Page 310 Wheels and Tires E168583 E145299 • Higher - to allow higher load carrying As a result of the above dimensional capacity and to allow it to travel over differences, Sport utility vehicles and rough terrain without getting hung up trucks often will have a higher center of or damaging underbody components.
Page 311: Tire Care
U.S. Department of TIRE CARE Transportation Tire quality Information About Uniform grades: The U.S. Department of Tire Quality Grading Transportation requires Ford Motor Company to give you the following information about tire grades exactly as the government has written it. Treadwear...
Page 312 Wheels and Tires The traction grades, from highest Federal Motor Vehicle Safety to lowest are AA, A, B, and C. The Standard No. 139. Grades B and A grades represent the tire’s ability represent higher levels of to stop on wet pavement as performance on the laboratory measured under controlled test wheel than the minimum...
Page 313 Wheels and Tires *kPa: Kilopascal, a metric unit of Information Contained on the air pressure. Tire Sidewall *PSI: Pounds per square inch, a Both United States and Canada standard unit of air pressure. Federal regulations require tire manufacturers to place *Cold tire pressure: The tire standardized information on the pressure when the vehicle has...
Page 314 Wheels and Tires A. P: Indicates a tire, designated G. H: Indicates the tire's speed by the Tire and Rim Association, rating. The speed rating denotes that may be used for service on the speed at which a tire is cars, sport utility vehicles, designed to be driven for extended minivans and light trucks.
Page 315 Wheels and Tires J. Tire Ply Composition and Letter Speed rating Material Used: Indicates the rating number of plies or the number of 168 mph (270 km/h) layers of rubber-coated fabric in the tire tread and sidewall. Tire 186 mph (299 km/h) manufacturers also must indicate Note: For tires with a maximum the ply materials in the tire and the...
Page 316 Wheels and Tires *Traction: The traction grades, The tire suppliers may have from highest to lowest are AA, A, additional markings, notes or B, and C. The grades represent the warnings such as standard load tire's ability to stop on wet or radial tubeless.
Page 317 Wheels and Tires C. Maximum Load Dual lb (kg) at psi (kPa) cold: Indicates the maximum load and tire pressure when the tire is used as a dual, defined as four tires on the rear axle (a total of six or more tires on the vehicle).
Page 318 Every day before you drive, check automatic service station gauges your tires. If one looks lower than may be inaccurate. Ford the others, use a tire gauge to recommends the use of a digital check the pressure of all tires and or dial-type tire pressure gauge adjust if required.
Page 319 You damaged or show signs of will find a Tire Label containing excessive wear should not be used the Ford recommended tire because they are more likely to inflation pressure by the tire size blow out or fail.
Page 320 Wheels and Tires When the tire tread wears down to the same height as these wear WARNING bars, the tire is worn out and must be replaced. Tires degrade over time depending on many factors Damage such as weather, storage Periodically inspect the tire treads conditions, and conditions of use and sidewalls for damage (such...
Page 321 Use of any tire or wheel four numbers represent the week not recommended by Ford can and year the tire was built. For affect the safety and performance example, the numbers 317 mean of your vehicle, which could result the 31st week of 1997.
Page 322 For a mounting pressure more Safety Practices than 20 psi (1.38 bar) greater than the maximum pressure, a Ford WARNINGS dealer or other tire service If your vehicle is stuck in professional should do the snow, mud or sand, do not mounting.
Page 323 Wheels and Tires Highway Hazards Wheel misalignment in the front or the rear can cause uneven and No matter how carefully you drive, rapid treadwear of your tires and there is always the possibility that should be corrected by an you may eventually have a flat tire authorized dealer.
Page 324: Using Summer Tires
WARNING Snow tires must be the same size, E142547 load index, and speed rating as those originally provided by Ford. Use of USING SUMMER TIRES any tire or wheel not recommended by Ford can affect the safety and Summer tires provide superior performance of your vehicle, which could performance on wet and dry roads.
Page 325: Tire Pressure Monitoring System
If you have any questions regarding snow certain chains or snow cables have been chains or cables, please contact your approved by Ford as safe for use on your authorized dealer. vehicle with the following wheel and tire combination(s): 18”x8”x44mm Wheel and TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING P245/60 R18 Tire.
Page 326 Wheels and Tires illuminates, you should stop and check The tire pressure monitoring system your tires as soon as possible, and inflate complies with part 15 of the FCC rules and them to the proper pressure. Driving on a with RSS-210 of Industry Canada. significantly under-inflated tire causes the Operation is subject to the following two tire to overheat and can lead to tire failure.
Page 327 Wheels and Tires Understanding Your Tire Pressure When Your Temporary Spare Tire is Monitoring System Installed When one of your road tires needs to be The tire pressure monitoring system replaced with the temporary spare, the measures pressure in your four road tires system will continue to identify an issue to and sends the tire pressure readings to remind you that the damaged road wheel...
Page 328 Wheels and Tires Low tire pressure Possible cause Customer action required warning light Solid warning light Tire(s) under-inflated Make sure tires are at the proper pres- sure. See Inflating your tires in this chapter. After inflating your tires to the manufacturer’s recommended pressure as shown on the Tire Label (located on the edge of driver’s door or the B-Pillar),...
Page 329: Changing A Road Wheel
CHANGING A ROAD WHEEL and wheels that were originally provided by Ford. If the dissimilar spare tire or wheel WARNINGS is damaged, it should be replaced rather Do not use tire sealants as they may than repaired.
Page 330 Wheels and Tires 2. Full-size dissimilar spare with label The usage of a full-size dissimilar spare on wheel: This spare tire has a label on wheel and tire assembly can lead to the wheel that states: THIS WHEEL AND impairment of the following: TIRE ASSEMBLY FOR TEMPORARY USE •...
Page 331 Wheels and Tires WARNINGS Do not attempt to change a tire on the side of the vehicle close to moving traffic. Pull far enough off the road to avoid the danger of being hit when operating the jack or changing the wheel. Always use the jack provided as original equipment with your vehicle.
Page 332 Wheels and Tires 9. Turn the lead screw (where the lug Replace the flat tire with the spare wrench attaches) of the jack by hand tire, marking sure the valve stem is to release the lug wrench from the jack. facing outward.
Page 333: Technical Specifications
Ib-ft (Nm) 1/2-20 x 1.5 100 (135) Torque specifications are for nut and bolt threads free of dirt and rust. Use only Ford recommended replacement fasteners. Retighten the lug nuts to the specified torque within 100 miles (160 kilometers) after any wheel disturbance (such as tire rotation, changing a flat tire, wheel removal).
Page 334 Wheels and Tires E145950 Wheel pilot bore Inspect the wheel pilot bore and mounting surface prior to installation. Remove any visible corrosion or loose particles. Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 335: Capacities And Specifications
Capacities and Specifications ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L ECOBOOST Engine 2.3L EcoBoost Cubic inches Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Firing order 1-3-4-2 Ignition system Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.027 - 0.031 in (0.70 - 0.80 mm) Compression ratio 9.5:1 Drivebelt Routing 2.3L EcoBoost Engine E161383...
Page 336: Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
Capacities and Specifications ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.5L DURATEC Engine 3.5L V6 Cubic inches Required fuel Minimum 87 octane Firing order 1-4-2-5-3-6 Ignition system Coil on plug Spark plug gap 0.049 - 0.053 in (1.25 mm - 1.35 mm) Compression ratio 10.8:1 Drivebelt Routing 3.5L Engine...
Page 337: Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L Ecoboost
WW-1106 This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access. We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability.
Page 338: Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec
WW-1106 This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access. We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability.
Page 339: Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost
WW-1106 This Motorcraft part is designed for vehicles with Intelligent Access. We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your Ford dealer or at fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts meet or exceed Ford Motor Company’s specifications and are engineered for your vehicle. Use of other parts may impact vehicle performance, emissions and durability.
Page 340: Vehicle Identification Number
Capacities and Specifications VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER The vehicle identification number is located on the left-hand side of the instrument panel. E142477 World manufacturer identifier Brake system, Gross Vehicle Weight Rating, Restraint Devices and their locations Make, vehicle line, series, body type Engine type Check digit...
Page 341: Vehicle Certification Label
Capacities and Specifications VEHICLE CERTIFICATION TRANSMISSION CODE LABEL DESIGNATION E167469 E167814 The National Highway Traffic Safety The transmission code is on the Safety Administration Regulations require that a Compliance Certification Label. The Safety Compliance Certification Label be following table shows the transmission affixed to a vehicle and prescribe where code along with the transmission the Safety Compliance Certification Label...
Page 342: Capacities And Specifications - 2.3L Ecoboost
Capacities and Specifications CAPACITIES AND SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L ECOBOOST Capacities WARNING The air conditioning refrigerant system contains refrigerant under high pressure. Only qualified personnel should service the air conditioning refrigerant system. Opening the air conditioning refrigerant system can cause personal injury. Item Capacity Engine oil (with oil filter)
Page 343 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Full Synthetic Motor Oil XO-5W30-QFS Optional Motor oil (Canada): WSS-M2C946-A Motorcraft® SAE 5W-30 Synthetic Motor Oil CXO-5W30-LFS12 Engine coolant (U.S.): WSS-M97B44-D2 Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted VC-3DIL-B Engine coolant (Canada): WSS-M97B44-D2 Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted CVC-3DIL-B Brake fluid: WSS-M6C65-A2...
Page 344 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Windshield washer fluid (Canada): WSS-M14P19-A Motorcraft® Premium Quality Windshield Washer Fluid CXC-37-(A, B, D, F) A/C refrigerant (U.S.): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 A/C refrigerant (Canada): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant CYN-16-R A/C refrigerant compressor oil: WSH-M1C231-B Motorcraft®...
Page 345: Capacities And Specifications - 3.5L Duratec
Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended...
Page 346 Capacities and Specifications Item Capacity Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (four- 23.7 fl oz (700 ml) wheel drive) Windshield washer fluid Fill as required Fuel tank 18.6 gal (70.4 L) A/C refrigerant (front wheel drive) 2.56 lb (1.16 kg) A/C refrigerant (four-wheel drive) 2.38 lb (1.08 kg) A/C refrigerant compressor oil (front wheel 6.6 fl oz (195 ml)
Page 347 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Engine coolant (Canada): WSS-M97B44-D2 Motorcraft® Orange Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted CVC-3DIL-B Engine coolant (Mexico): WSS-M97B44-D2 Motorcraft® Antifreeze/Coolant Prediluted VC-3DIL-B Brake fluid: WSS-M6C65-A2 Motorcraft® DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-20 Rear axle fluid (U.S. and Mexico) WSP-M2C197-A Motorcraft®...
Page 348 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant YN-19 A/C refrigerant (Canada): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant CYN-16-R A/C refrigerant (Mexico): WSH-M17B19-A Motorcraft® R-134a Refrigerant MYN-19 A/C refrigerant compressor oil: WSH-M1C231-B Motorcraft® PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil YN-12-D Transmission, parking brake linkage and pivots and brake ESA-M1C75-B pedal shift grease: Premium Long-Life Grease...
Page 349: Capacities And Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost
Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended...
Page 350 Capacities and Specifications Item Capacity Windshield washer fluid Fill as required Fuel tank 18.6 gal (70.4 L) A/C refrigerant 2.8 lb (1.28 kg) A/C refrigerant compressor oil 7.3 fl oz (215 ml) Approximate dry fill capacity. Actual amount may vary during fluid changes. Specifications Materials Name...
Page 351 Capacities and Specifications Name Specification XY-80W90-QL Rear axle fluid (Canada) WSP-M2C197-A Motorcraft® SAE 80W-90 Premium Rear Axle Lubricant CXY-80W90-1L Automatic transmission fluid (U.S.): WSS-M2C938-A Motorcraft® MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV XT-10-QLVC Automatic transmission fluid (Canada): WSS-M2C938-A Motorcraft® MERCON LV Automatic Transmission Fluid MERCON LV CXT-10-LV12 Power Transfer Unit (PTU) fluid (four-wheel drive) (U.S.)
Page 352 API certification mark. not be covered by your vehicle warranty. Note: Ford recommends using DOT 4 Low Viscosity (LV) High Performance Brake Fluid or equivalent meeting WSS-M6C65-A2. Use of any fluid other than the recommended...
Page 353 Capacities and Specifications Note: Automatic transmissions that require MERCON LV transmission fluid should only use MERCON LV transmission fluid. The use of any other fluid may cause transmission damage. Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 354: Audio System
Audio systems capable of recognizing and may not function correctly when used in playing MP3 and WMA individual tracks Ford CD players. and folder structures work as follows: • There are two different modes for MP3...
Page 355: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Am/Fm/Cd/Sync
Audio System • MP3 and WMA folder mode represents AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: a folder structure consisting of one AM/FM/CD/SYNC level of folders. The CD player numbers all MP3 and WMA tracks on the disc WARNING (noted by the MP3 or WMA file extension) and all folders containing Driving while distracted can result in MP3 and WMA files, from F001 (folder)
Page 356 Audio System E194335 SOUND: Press to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade or Balance. Use the up and down arrow buttons to select the various settings. When you make your selection, press the left and right arrow buttons to change the settings.
Page 357 Audio System Seek and Fast Forward: In radio mode, select a frequency band and press this button. The system stops at the first station up the band. Press and hold to move quickly, then release to stop at the next available station. In CD mode, press to select the next track.
Page 358: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium Am/Fm/Cd
Audio System Note: The touchscreen system controls AUDIO UNIT - VEHICLES WITH: most of the audio features. See your SYNC PREMIUM AM/FM/CD information. WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road.
Page 359: Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony Am/Fm/Cd
Audio System VOL and Power: Press to switch the system on and off. Turn to adjust the volume. CD slot: Insert a CD. MEDIA and TUNE: Press to access or switch between devices you plug into your vehicle. In radio mode, turn to manually search through the radio frequency band.
Page 360 Audio System E194337 SOUND: Press to access settings for Treble, Midrange, Bass, Fade or Balance. CD slot: Insert a CD. Eject: Press to eject a CD. VOL and Power: Press to switch the system off and on. Turn to adjust the volume.
Page 361 Audio System Menu Structure Press the up and down arrow buttons to scroll through the options. Note: Depending on your system, some Press the right arrow to enter a menu. options may appear slightly different. Press the left arrow to exit a menu. Press MENU.
Page 362 Audio System SIRIUS Unlock All Stations Use your PIN to unlock previously locked stations. Skip No stations Use to restore any channels you previously skipped. Parental Lock (PIN) Select to create a PIN, which allows you to lock or unlock channels.
Page 363: Digital Radio
Audio System Display Settings Dimming Select to change display brightness. Language Select to display the language in English, French or Spanish. Temp. setting Select to display the outside temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The multicast indicator appears in FM mode (only) if the current station is DIGITAL RADIO broadcasting multiple digital broadcasts.
Page 364 Audio System HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential reception issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due to weak signal strength. If you are listening to HD1, the system switches back to the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available again.
Page 365: Satellite Radio
SIRIUS® broadcasts a variety of music, HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks news, sports, weather, traffic and of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor entertainment satellite radio channels. For Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not more information and a complete list of...
Page 366 Ford Motor Company shall not be of your vehicle. See an authorized dealer responsible for any such programming for availability.
Page 367 Audio System Troubleshooting Message Condition Action Acquiring… Radio requires more than No action required. This two seconds to produce message should disappear audio for the selected shortly. channel. Satellite antenna fault There is an internal module If this message does not or system failure present.
Page 368: Usb Port
Audio System USB PORT (If Equipped) WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle.
Page 369: Sync
SYNC (If Equipped) GENERAL INFORMATION E198355 • Use the advanced voice recognition SYNC is an in-vehicle communications system. system that works with your Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and • Charge your USB device (if your device portable media player. This allows you to: supports this).
Page 370 SYNC (If Equipped) Sunday, 10:30am-7:30pm EST. When using SYNC: • Do not operate playing devices if the In the United States, call 1-800-392-3673. power cords or cables are broken, split In Canada, call 1-800-565-3673. or damaged. Place cords and cables Times are subject to change due to out of the way, so they do not interfere with the operation of pedals, seats,...
Page 371: Using Voice Recognition
SYNC module. Ford Motor This system helps you control many Company and Ford of Canada will not features using voice commands. This access the system data for any purpose allows you to keep your hands on the other than as described absent consent, a wheel and focus on what is around you.
Page 372 SYNC (If Equipped) System Interaction and Feedback The default setting is to a higher level of interaction in order to help you learn to use The system provides feedback through the system. You can change these settings audible tones, prompts, questions and at any time.
Page 373: Using Sync With Your Phone
SYNC (If Equipped) To adjust this setting press the voice button, when prompted say: Voice Command Action and Description voice settings Then any of the following: phone confirmation on When enabled, this feature will prompt you to confirm any voice initiated call command prior to the call being placed.
Page 374 SYNC (If Equipped) Make sure to switch on your phone's Press the voice and when prompted Bluetooth feature before starting the say: search. See your device's manual if necessary. Voice Command Action and Descrip- 2. Press the PHONE button. When the tion audio display indicates there is no (pair ([Bluetooth]...
Page 375 SYNC (If Equipped) 5. Select the option to add. This starts Voice Command the pairing process. (hold call [on] | place call on hold) 6. When a message to begin pairing appears in the audio display, search for join (calls | call) SYNC on your device.
Page 376 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice Commands Voice Command Plus (connect | You can state the name of Pound (#) device) ___ the desired device, such as “My iPhone”,“My Galaxy” Star (*) or“My iPod”. SYNC may ask you to confirm the type Note: To exit dial mode, press and hold the of device (Phone, USB, or phone button or press any button on the...
Page 377 SYNC (If Equipped) Receiving Calls To use the screen to reject a call select: Accepting calls Menu Item When receiving a call, you can answer the Reject call by pressing the accept call button on the steering wheel or use the screen. Ignore the call by doing nothing.
Page 378 SYNC (If Equipped) Menu Item Description and action 4. Press the OK button again when the desired contact appears in the audio display. 5. Press the OK button or dial button to call the selection. Call History Access your call history log. 1.
Page 379 SYNC (If Equipped) Display Description and action Text messaging Send, download and delete text messages. BT Devices Access the option for Bluetooth Device menu listings (add, connect, set as primary, on or off, delete). Phone settings View various settings and features on your phone. Note: This is a speed-dependent feature Text Messaging and is only available when your vehicle is...
Page 380 SYNC (If Equipped) Menu Description and action Item Reply to Press the OK button to access, and then scroll sender through a list of pre-defined messages to send. Call sender Press the OK button to call the sender of the message.
Page 381 SYNC (If Equipped) Accessing Your Phone Settings phonebook, and set up automatic download. These are phone-dependent features. Your Press the PHONE button. phone settings allow you to access and adjust features such as your ring tone and 2. Scroll until the phone settings option text message notification, modify your appears, and then press the OK button.
Page 382 SYNC (If Equipped) Menu Item Phonebook preferences Add contacts Push the desired contacts on your cellular phone. See your device's manual on how to push contacts. Press the OK button to add more contacts from your phonebook. Delete When a message asking you to delete appears, select the option to confirm.
Page 383 SYNC (If Equipped) Menu Item Description and action 2. When a message to begin pairing appears in the audio display, search for SYNC on your phone. See your phone's manual if necessary. 3. When prompted on your cell phone’s display, confirm that the PIN provided by SYNC matches the PIN displayed on your cell phone.
Page 384 SYNC (If Equipped) Scroll to select from the following options: Display Description and action Bluetooth on Check or uncheck this option to switch the system's Bluetooth interface off or on. Select this option, and then press the OK button to change the option's status. Set defaults Return to the factory default settings without erasing your indexed information (such as phonebook, call history, text...
Page 385: Sync Applications And Services
SYNC (If Equipped) Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature must be SYNC APPLICATIONS AND set on before the incident. SERVICES (If Equipped) Note: The SYNC 911 Assist feature only operates in the U.S., Canada or in a territory In order for the following features to work, in which 911 is the emergency number.
Page 386 SYNC (If Equipped) Setting 911 Assist On or Off • A connected Bluetooth-enabled phone must have adequate network coverage, Press Menu then select battery power and signal strength. • The vehicle must have battery power Menu Action and Description and be located in the U.S., Canada or Item in a territory in which 911 is the SYNC-Applications...
Page 387 Note: For information on available apps, supported smartphone devices and Accessing an App's Menu troubleshooting tips please visit the Ford When an app is running through SYNC, website. press the right arrow button on the steering Availability of SYNC AppLink enabled Apps wheel control to access the app menu.
Page 388 SYNC (If Equipped) To Access Using Voice Commands Press the voice button then when prompted say: Menu Item Action and Description mobile (apps | Say the name of the application after the tone. applications) The app should start. When an app is running through SYNC, you can press the voice button and speak commands specific to the app, for example "Play Playlist Road Trip".
Page 389 This includes Data is sent to Ford in the United States any additional charges incurred due to through the connected device. The driving in areas when roaming out of a home information is encrypted and includes your network.
Page 390: Using Sync With Your Media Player
SYNC (If Equipped) There are three possible statuses: Menu Item Action and Description Update Needed The system has detected a new app requiring authorization or a general permissions update is required. Up-To-Date No update is required. Updating... The system is trying to receive an update. Update settings Menu Item Action and Description...
Page 391 SYNC (If Equipped) To Connect Using Voice Commands To Connect Using the System Menu Plug the device into one of the vehicle's Plug the device into one of the vehicle's USB ports. USB ports. 2. Press the MEDIA button and select Press the voice button and when either USB 1 or USB 2 from the media prompted, say:...
Page 392 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice Command Description and Action (USB [stick] | iPod | MP3 You can now play music by saying any of the appropriate [player]) voice commands. You can say any of the voice commands that appear within open and close brackets that are separated by |.
Page 393 SYNC (If Equipped) Command Description and Action shuffle [all] [on] Plays the current playlist in a random order. (Not all devices support this command.) shuffle off ((who's | who is) this | who plays this | At any time during playback, you can press (what's | what is) playing [now] | (what the voice button and ask the system what is | which) (song | track | artist) is this |...
Page 394 SYNC (If Equipped) Message Description and Action Options This will enter the media menu. Then any of the following: Message Description and Action Shuffle Choose to shuffle or repeat your music. Once you make your choice, it remains on until you switch it off. Repeat track Choose to shuffle or repeat your music.
Page 395 SYNC (If Equipped) If there are media files, you have the following options: Display Description and Action Play all Play all indexed media files from your device one at a time in numerical order. Press the OK button to select. The first track title appears in the display.
Page 396 SYNC (If Equipped) Display Description and Action 2. Scroll to browse indexed media files on the device, and then press the OK button. Reset USB Resets the USB index. After the new indexing is complete, you can choose what to play from the USB song library. You can use the buttons at the bottom of the audio display to jump to a certain alphabetical category quickly.
Page 397 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice Commands for Audio Voice Command Sources ((who's | who is) this | who plays this | Your voice system allows you to change (what's | what is) playing [now] | (what audio sources with a simple voice | which) (song | track | artist) is this | command.
Page 398 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice Command Voice Commands [tune [to]] FM 2 [tune [to]] SAT 2 preset ___ [tune [to]] (FM ___ | ___ [FM]) [tune [to]] SAT 3 preset ___ [tune [to]] FM preset ___ tune [to] [Sirius] FM ___ HD ___ Help [tune [to]] Sirius You can say the...
Page 399: Sync Troubleshooting
SYNC (If Equipped) Use the website at any time to check your Voice Command phone's compatibility, register your account and set preferences as well as (shuffle | random | mix) (CD [player] | access a customer representative via an disc) [on] online chat (during certain hours).
Page 400 SYNC (If Equipped) Phone issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) If the missing contacts are stored on your SIM card, try moving them to the device memory. Remove any pictures or special ring tones associ- ated with the missing contact. Depending upon your phone, you may have to grant SYNC permission to access your...
Page 401 SYNC (If Equipped) Phone issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Turn off the Auto phone- book download setting. This is a phone-dependent Go to the website to review feature. your phone's compatibility. Text messaging is not Try turning off the device, working on SYNC.
Page 402 SYNC (If Equipped) USB and media issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Make sure you correctly connect the device to SYNC, The device is not connected. and that you have pressed play on your device. Your music files may not contain the correct artist, Make sure that all song song title, album or genre...
Page 403 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice command issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) Say the song or artist exactly as listed. If you say "Play Artist Prince", the system does not play music by Prince and the Revolution You may be saying the or Prince and the New name differently than the Power Generation.
Page 404 SYNC (If Equipped) Voice command issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) The system works better if The system may not be you list full names, such as reading the name the same "Joe Wilson" rather than way you are saying it. "Joe".
Page 405 Possible solution(s) login on the app on the phone before using them with AppLink. Also, some may have a "Ford SYNC" setting, so check the app's settings menu on the phone. Closing and restarting apps may help SYNC find the application if you cannot discover it inside the vehicle.
Page 406 Force close or uninstall the a limited number of apps you do not want SYNC bluetooth ports apps can to find. If the app has a "Ford I can only see some of the use to connect. If you have SYNC" setting, disable that...
Page 407: General Information
SYNC Getting to Know Your System GENERAL INFORMATION The SYNC 3 system allows you to interact WARNING with a variety of features using the touchscreen and voice commands. By Driving while distracted can result in integrating with your Bluetooth-enabled loss of vehicle control, crash and phone, the touchscreen provides easy injury.
Page 408 SYNC Item Menu Item Action and Description Status Bar This bar displays icons and messages pertaining to current system activities including climate settings, voice commands and phone functions such as text messages. Home This button is available on the main screens. Pressing it takes you to the home screen view.
Page 409 SYNC E223130 Callout Item Description Driver Temper- This shows the temperature the driver selects through ature the climate control system. Heated steering When you activate the heated steering wheel option wheel on the touch screen, this icon displays. It only displays (If equipped) when there is not a physical button for the heated steering wheel.
Page 410 SYNC Callout Item Description Download This icon appears when SYNC 3 has received a soft- ware update. Pressing the icon shows more details about the new software. Wi-Fi This icon appears if a Wi-Fi network is connected. Wi-Fi in Range An available Wi-Fi network is within range.
Page 411 SYNC Feature Bar Item Functions Navigation Allows you to see your vehicle's location on a virtual road map, get driving directions to (If equipped) your destination and find points of interest along your route. Apps Connect and control SYNC 3 compatible apps running on your iphone or android device.
Page 412 SYNC E208626 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 413 SYNC E208634 You can make the following adjustments using the information display SYNC 3 screen: Option Information Audio Information for current audio playing. Select source. Naviga- View current road and speed limit (if information is available). tion View current route, next turn, time to your destination (depending on cluster level), distance to destination (depending on cluster level), and ability to cancel route.
Page 414 SYNC Option Information Quick All calls Incoming calls Outgoing calls Missed calls dial If you are on a call, the call information is displayed on the information display. If you are receiving a call, you can accept it by selecting OK on the right-hand steering wheel controls.
Page 415 SYNC • Power: Switch the audio system on WARNINGS and off. Do not wait for 911 Assist to make an • VOL: Control the volume of playing emergency call if you can do it audio. yourself. Dial emergency services immediately to avoid delayed response •...
Page 416 SYNC will feature, by visiting: then attempt to call the emergency services. Website Before making the call: www.owner.ford.com • SYNC provides a short window of time www.syncmyride.ca (about 10 seconds) to cancel the call. www.syncmaroute.ca If you fail to cancel the call, SYNC attempts to dial 911.
Page 417 SYNC 911 Assist Privacy Notice • Do not leave playing devices in your vehicle during extreme conditions as it When you switch on 911 Assist, it may could cause them damage. See your disclose to emergency services that your device's user guide for further vehicle has been in a crash involving the information.
Page 418 Visit the website to sign up and register. To use the USB update you need to log Website into your owner account and visit the SYNC software update page. www.owner.ford.com www.syncmyride.ca Website www.owner.ford.com www.syncmyride.ca Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 419 SYNC Website To connect your system to Wi-Fi, select: www.syncmaroute.ca Menu Item The website notifies you if an update is available. You can then select to download Settings the update. Wi-Fi You will need an empty USB drive. Please Available You can then select your check the website for minimum Wi-Fi...
Page 420 SYNC 3 module. Ford Motor Company and United States: 1-800-392-3673. Ford of Canada do not access the system Canada: 1-800-565-3673. data for any purpose other than as Times are subject to change due to described absent consent, a court order, holidays.
Page 421: Home Screen
SYNC HOME SCREEN E205446 Item Tile Home screen display Audio Shows the active media source. If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the compass. Phone The name of the connected phone appears on the screen. The status of the phone features also appear.
Page 422: Using Voice Recognition
SYNC Item Tile Home screen display If your vehicle does not have navigation, this space contains the audio information. * If equipped. You can access each feature controlled by You can touch any of the feature displays SYNC 3 through a variety of commands. to access that feature.
Page 423 SYNC Audio Voice Commands Included here are some of the most popular commands for each SYNC 3 ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for feature. audio voice commands it can be the name of a Sirius channel or a channel number, a radio frequency number, or the name of an artist, album, song or a genre.
Page 424 SYNC Climate Voice Commands ___ is a dynamic listing, meaning that for climate voice commands it can be the You can control the temperature of the desired degrees for the temperature vehicle using voice commands. setting. To adjust the temperature, say: Voice command Description Climate Set Temperature ___...
Page 425 SYNC Please make sure that you are saying the contact list. contact name exactly as it appears in your Once you have provided the digits of the phone number, you can say the following commands: Voice Command Description <0-9> If the full number was not entered with the first command, you can continue saying the number.
Page 426 SYNC Voice command Description Find Intersection Allows you to enter the intersection search functionality. Destination Nearest State the name of the POI category you would like to search for nearby such as "Destination nearest restaurants". Destination Previous Allows you to see a list of your previous destinations. Destination Destination Home Allows you to route to your home address.
Page 427 SYNC There are also voice commands that you can use when app(s) are connected to SYNC 3: Voice command Description Say the name of an At any time, you can say the name of a mobile app to start the mobile app on SYNC 3.
Page 428 SYNC Voice command Description Phone Confirmation Off The system does not confirm before placing a call. Voice Command Lists On The system displays a short list of available commands. Voice Command Lists Off The system does not display the list of commands. Note: Depending on the current climate To disable this automatic fan speed control settings, the fan speed may...
Page 429: Entertainment
SYNC ENTERTAINMENT E205443 You can access these options using the touchscreen or voice commands. Message Message and description Sources Sources Press this button to select the source of Direct Tune media you want to listen to. Presets Menu item SIRIUS The name of the USB that is plugged in displays here.
Page 430 SYNC Menu item Bluetooth Stereo Apps If you have SYNC 3 compatible apps on your connected smart phone, they display here as individual source selections. * This feature may not be available in all markets and requires an active subscription. Once you have entered the station's AM/FM Radio call numbers, you can select:...
Page 431 Your factory-installed its prices, at any time, with or without notice SIRIUS satellite radio system includes to you. Ford Motor Company shall not be hardware and a limited subscription term responsible for any such programming that begins on the date of sale or lease of changes.
Page 432 SYNC Menu item Action and description Replay Replay audio on the current channel. You can replay approx- imately 45 minutes of audio as long as you remain tuned to the current station. Changing stations erases the previous audio. Live When you are in replay mode, you are not able to select a different preset until you return to live audio.
Page 433 SYNC Troubleshooting tips Message Cause Action Acquiring Signal Radio requires more than two No action required. This seconds to produce audio for message should disappear the selected channel. shortly. Satellite antenna fault There is an internal module or If this message does not clear system failure present.
Page 434 SYNC HD Radio technology is the digital The HD logo is grey when acquiring a digital evolution of analog AM/FM radio. Your station, and then changes to orange when system has a special receiver that allows digital audio is playing. When this logo is it to receive digital broadcasts (where available, you may also see Title and Artist available) in addition to the analog...
Page 435 SYNC HD Radio Reception and Station Troubleshooting Potential reception issues Reception area If you are listening to a multicast station and you are on the fringe of the reception area, the station may mute due to weak signal strength. If you are listening to HD1, the system changes back to the analog broadcast until the digital broadcast is available again.
Page 436 HD Radio and the HD and http://www.ibiquity.com/automotive/ HD Radio logos are proprietary trademarks report_radio_station_experiences of iBiquity Digital Corp. Ford Motor Company and iBiquity Digital Corp. are not CD (If equipped) responsible for the content sent using HD Radio technology. Content may be...
Page 437 SYNC Bluetooth Stereo or USB access media that you store on your Bluetooth device or USB device such as Bluetooth Stereo and USB allow you to music, audio books or podcasts. The following buttons are available for Bluetooth and USB: Button Function Repeat...
Page 438 SYNC Button Function Composers A-Z Jump This button allows you to choose a specific letter to view within the category you are browsing. Explore Device If available, this allows you to browse the folders and files on your USB device. Supported Media Players, Formats USB Ports and Metadata Information...
Page 439: Climate
SYNC may look different from one of the screens CLIMATE shown below. Your screen may not contain all of the features shown. Touch the climate button on the touchscreen to access your climate control Note: You can switch temperature units features.
Page 440 SYNC Note: The heated steering wheel may remain on after remote starting the vehicle, based on your remote start settings. The heated steering wheel may also turn on when you start your vehicle, if it was on when you switched your vehicle off.
Page 441: Phone
SYNC Touch the up and down arrows to adjust the temperature. Manual airflow distribution controls: Select these controls individually, together, or with Defrost to direct the air flow to the area you desire. Panel: Distributes air through the instrument panel vents. Floor: Distributes air through the demister vents, floor vents and rear seat floor vents.
Page 442 To check your phone’s compatibility, Menu Item see your phone’s manual or visit the website: Add Phone Websites Then select: owner.ford.com Discover Other Bluetooth Devices www.syncmyride.ca www.syncmaroute.ca Follow the on-screen instructions. Phone Menu 2. Select your phone's name when it appears on the touchscreen.
Page 443 SYNC E205447 Item Menu Item Action and Description Recent Call Displays your recent calls. List You can place a call by selecting an entry from this list. You can also sort the calls by selecting the drop down menu at the top of the screen.
Page 444 SYNC Item Menu Item Action and Description Text Displays all recent text messages. Messages Phone Use this keypad to dial in a phone number. Keypad Use the backspace button to delete numbers. Call Press this button to begin a call. Do Not Touch this button to send all calls directly to your voicemail.
Page 445 SYNC To call a number in your contacts, To accept the call, select: select: Menu Item Menu Item Action and Description Accept Contacts You can then select the Note: You can also accept the call by name of the contact you pressing the phone button on the steering want to call.
Page 446 SYNC Item Item Privacy Transfer the call to End Call Immediately end a the cell phone or phone call. You can back to SYNC 3. also press the button on the Text Messaging steering wheel. Note: Downloading and sending text Keypad Press this to access messages using Bluetooth are cell...
Page 447: Navigation
SYNC 2. Select Apple CarPlay on the Note: You may need to slide your Settings touchscreen. screen to the left to select Apple CarPlay Preferences or Android Auto Preferences. To disable this feature from the To return to SYNC 3, select the Settings screen, select: speedometer icon in the Android Auto menu bar at the bottom of the...
Page 448 SYNC You can adjust the view in preset Points of Interest (POI) increments. You can also pinch to zoom in grouping icon: You can choose or out of the map. up to three POI icons to display on the map. If the chosen POIs E207754 The information bar tells you the names are located close together or are...
Page 449 SYNC Menu Item Description (number, street, city, state) For example "12 Mainstreet Dearborn MI" Partial Address (number, street) if searching in current state (number, street and zip code (or postal code in Canada)) if searching out of state You can enter unique addresses that contain door number prefixes with or without the prefix.
Page 450 SYNC Menu Item Description Enter a location into the search bar and press: Save Work Select to navigate to your set Work destination. The time it takes to travel from your current location to Work displays. To set your Work: Work A prompt appears asking if you would like to create a favorite for work.
Page 451 SYNC Menu Item Description Along Route Near Destination In a City Once you have chosen your destination, press: Menu Item Action and Description Save This saves the destination to your favorites. Start This shows you a map of your entire route. You can then choose your route from three different options.
Page 452 SYNC Navigation Menu During active navigation, touch the bottom of the screen to view the menu and other In map mode and during active navigation buttons. you can access the navigation menu. To access the Navigation menu, press: Button Menu You can then select: Screen View Full Map...
Page 453 SYNC Button Mute Guidance Selecting this option switches off the audio navigation guidance. Press the button again to un-mute guidance. View Route Press this to see a map of the full route. Detour An alternate route displays in comparison with the current route. Edit Waypoints Only available if you have an active waypoint on your route.
Page 454 SYNC cityseeker • Fitness center (If Equipped) • Internet access Note: cityseeker point of interest (POI) • Pool information is limited to approximately 1110 cities (1049 in the United States, 36 in • Wi-Fi Canada and 15 in Mexico). Attractions include nearby landmarks, amusement parks, historic buildings and more.
Page 455: Apps
Note: We encourage you to review the APPS smartphone app s terms of service and privacy policies because Ford is not The system enables voice, steering wheel, responsible for your app or its use of data. and touch screen control of SYNC 3 AppLink enabled smartphone apps.
Page 456 The settings menu offers individual group permission control. The connected device sends data to Ford in the United States. The information is Note: You are only prompted to grant encrypted and includes your VIN, SYNC 3...
Page 457: Settings
SYNC Note: In order to use SiriusXM Traffic and Note: Neither Sirius nor Ford is responsible Travel Link, your vehicle must have for any errors or inaccuracies in the SiriusXM navigation. Traffic and Travel Link services or its use in vehicles.
Page 458 SYNC Sound Settings Reset All Returns Treble, Midrange, and Bass sound settings to factory levels. Treble Adjusts the high frequency level. Midrange Adjusts the middle frequency level. Bass Adjusts the low frequency level. Balance / Fade Adjusts the sound ratio from side to side or front to back. Speed Adaptive Adjusts the amount the audio system volume increases with speed, Volume...
Page 459 SYNC Menu Item Action and Description Gracenote® The Gracenote Database supplied cover art is used for your music files. This overrides any cover art from your device. Reset Media Erase the stored media information in order to re-index. Gracenote® Data- This allows you to view the version level of the Gracenote Database.
Page 460 5. The touchscreen indicates when the Website pairing is successful. owner.ford.com 6. Your phone may prompt you to give www.syncmyride.ca the system permission to access information. To check your phone’s www.syncmaroute.ca compatibility, see your phone’s manual...
Page 461 SYNC Menu Item Action and Description View Devices You can then select: Add a Bluetooth You can add a Bluetooth-enabled device by following the steps in Device the previous table. You can select a phone by touching the name of the phone on the screen. You then have the following options: Connect Depending on the status of the device, you can select either of these...
Page 462 SYNC Menu Item Action and Description Set Phone Ringtone You can then select: No Ringtone No sound plays when a call comes to your phone. Use Phone Ring- The currently selected ringtone on your phone plays when you receive tone a call.
Page 463 SYNC Menu Item Action and Description Set Emergency You can select up to two numbers from your mobile device's phone- Contacts book as emergency contacts for quick access at the end of the 911 Assist call process. Radio This button is available if a Radio source such as AM or FM is the active media source.
Page 464 SYNC Menu Item Action and Description Breadcrumbs When enabled, your vehicle’s previously traveled route displays with white dots. POI Icons Enable this feature to display up to 3 POI icons on the navigation map. Once this feature is activated you can select Select POIs the icons you want displayed by selecting: Incident Map...
Page 465 Voice Only Only voice instructions are given. Tones Only Only a tone sounds to prompt you. The connected devices sends data to Ford Mobile Apps in the United States. The encrypted information includes your VIN, SYNC 3 You can enable the control of compatible...
Page 466 Note: Ford is not responsible or liable for General any damages or loss of privacy relating to usage of an app, or dissemination of any...
Page 467 SYNC Menu Item Language Select to have the touchscreen display in English, Spanish or French. Distance Select to display units in kilometers or miles. Temperature Select to display units in Celsius or Fahrenheit. Touch Screen Beep Select to have the system beep to confirm choices made through the touchscreen.
Page 468 SYNC Ambient Lighting You can select the following features to (If Equipped) update their settings. Tap a color once to active ambient lighting. Door Keypad Code This sets the color to the highest intensity. You can drag the colors up and down to Select this button to add or erase a increase or decrease the intensity.
Page 469: Sync 3 Troubleshooting
SYNC Menu Item Action and Description The screen displays with a light background to enhance daytime viewing. Night The screen displays with a darker background to make nighttime viewing easier. The screen goes black and does not display anything. To switch the screen back on, simply tap the screen. Auto Dim Enable this option to automatically dim the display brightness based on ambient lighting conditions.
Page 470 SYNC To check your cell phone's compatibility, Website visit the Ford website. www.syncmyride.ca www.syncmaroute.ca Website owner.ford.com Cell phone issues Issue Possible cause Possible solution There is back- The audio control ground noise settings on your cell Refer to your device's manual about audio...
Page 471 SYNC Cell phone issues Issue Possible cause Possible solution Make sure you allow SYNC 3 to retrieve contacts from your phone. Refer to your The system cell manual. says "Phone- book down- If the missing contacts are stored on your loaded"...
Page 472 SYNC Cell phone issues Issue Possible cause Possible solution Your iPhone is now set up to forward incoming text messages to SYNC 3. Repeat these steps for every other SYNC 3 vehicle that you connect. Your iPhone will only forward incoming text messages to SYNC 3 if the iPhone is not unlocked in the messaging application.
Page 473 SYNC USB and Bluetooth Stereo issues Issue Possible cause Possible solution SYNC 3 does not recognize Make sure you are not leaving the device in my device when This is a device limitation. your vehicle during very hot or cold I start my temperatures.
Page 474 SYNC Wi-Fi Issues Issue Possible cause Possible solution Failed connection. Password error. Verify password. Weak signal. Check for a poor Wi-Fi signal. Multiple Access points Use a unique name for your within range with the same SSID, don’t use the default SSID.
Page 475 SYNC Wi-Fi Issues Issue Possible cause Possible solution SYNC 3 is not seen when SYNC 3 does not currently SYNC 3 currently does not searching for Wi-Fi networks provide a hotspot. provide a hotspot from your phone or other devices. Software download takes Poor signal strength, too far Check the signal quality...
Page 476 AppLink. Also, some may have a "Ford SYNC" setting, so check the app's settings menu on the phone. Closing and restarting apps may help SYNC 3 find the application if you cannot discover it inside the vehicle.
Page 477 SYNC AppLink issues Issue Possible cause(s) Possible solution(s) On an iPhone with iOS7+, to force close an app, double tap the home button then swipe up on the app to close it. Tap the home button again, then select the app again to restart it.
Page 478 3 to find. If the app has a I can only see some of the can use to connect. If you "Ford SYNC" setting, disable AppLink apps running on my have more AppLink apps on that setting in the app's...
Page 479 SYNC Voice command issues Issue Possible cause Possible solution You may be using the Review the media voice commands at the wrong voice commands. beginning of the media section. Say the song or artist name exactly as it is displayed on your device. For example, say "Play Artist Prince"...
Page 480 SYNC Voice command issues Issue Possible cause Possible solution The SYNC 3 voice control system is having SYNC 3 applies the phonetic pronunciation trouble recog- rules of the selected language to the names You may be saying the nizing foreign stored on your media player or USB flash foreign names using the tracks, artists,...
Page 481 5 seconds the screen will go black. Allow 1-2 minutes for the system reset to complete. You may then resume using the SYNC 3 system. For additional assistance with SYNC 3 troubleshooting please call or visit the Ford Website. Ford Support...
Page 482: Accessories
Bumper protector. authorized Ford dealer for the • Hood deflectors. manufacturer’s limited warranty details, • Side window deflectors. and request a copy of the Ford Licensed Accessories product limited warranty from • Splash guards. the accessory manufacturer. Interior Style •...
Page 483 • If you or an authorized Ford dealer add any non-Ford electrical or electronic accessories or components to your vehicle, you may adversely affect battery performance and durability. In...
Page 484: Ford Protect
If you bring your car into your dealer for Ford Protect (U.S. Only) service, we’ll give you a loaner to use for the day. Ford Protect means peace of mind. It’s the extended service plan backed by Ford Extended Rental Benefits Motor Company, and provides more...
Page 485 Canada, the United States and Mexico are payment program allowing you all the not eligible for Ford Extended Service Plan security and benefits Ford ESP has to offer coverage. while paying over time. You are This information is subject to change. For...
Page 486: Scheduled Maintenance
If you do not use Ford authorized parts they you sell or trade it. Keep all receipts for may not meet our specifications and completed maintenance with your vehicle.
Page 487 When the oil change message appears in Additives and Chemicals the information display, it is time for an oil This owner's manual and the Ford change. Make sure you perform the oil Workshop Manual list the recommended change within two weeks or 500 miles additives and chemicals for your vehicle.
Page 488 Scheduled Maintenance Check every month Engine oil level. Function of all interior and exterior lights. Tires (including spare) for wear and proper pressure. Windshield washer fluid level. Check every six months Battery connections. Clean if necessary. Body and door drain holes for obstructions. Clean if necessary. Cooling system fluid level and coolant strength.
Page 489: Normal Scheduled Maintenance
Scheduled Maintenance Multi-Point inspection Accessory drive belt(s) Hazard warning system operation Battery performance Horn operation Engine air filter Radiator, cooler, heater and air conditioning hoses Exhaust system Suspension components for leaks or damage Exterior lamps operation Steering and linkage Tires (including spare) for wear and proper Fluid levels ;...
Page 490 Scheduled Maintenance When to expect the OIL CHANGE REQUIRED message Interval Vehicle use and example Normal Normal commuting with highway driving 7500-10000 miles No, or moderate, load or towing (12000-16000 km) Flat to moderately hilly roads No extended idling Severe Moderate to heavy load or towing 5000-7499 miles Mountainous or off-road conditions...
Page 491 Scheduled Maintenance At every oil change interval as indicated by the information display Inspect the tires, tire wear and measure the tread depth. Inspect the wheels and related components for abnormal noise, wear, looseness or drag. Do not exceed one year or 10000 miles (16000 kilometers) between service intervals. Reset the Intelligent Oil-Life Monitor after engine oil and filter changes.
Page 492: Special Operating Conditions Scheduled
Scheduled Maintenance Perform the services shown in the SPECIAL OPERATING following tables when specified or within CONDITIONS SCHEDULED 3000 miles (4800 kilometers) of the MAINTENANCE message appearing in your information display prompting you to change your oil. If you operate your vehicle primarily in any •...
Page 493 Scheduled Maintenance Extensive idling or low-speed driving for long distances, as in heavy commercial use Every 30000 miles (48000 Change automatic transmission fluid. Change PTU and rear axle fluid (four wheel drive only). See axle maintenance items under Exceptions. Every 60000 miles (96000 Replace spark plugs.
Page 494: Scheduled Maintenance Record
Axle and PTU maintenance: The Power before the completion of your vehicle's Transfer Unit (PTU) and rear axle (four useful life. Ford Motor Company, however, wheel drive only) in your vehicle does not urges you to have all recommended require any normal scheduled maintenance services performed at the maintenance.
Page 495 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 496 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 497 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 498 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 499 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 500 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 501 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 502 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 503 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 504 Scheduled Maintenance Dealer stamp Repair Order #: Distance: Engine hours (optional): Multi-point inspection (recommended): Signature: E146852 Explorer (TUB) Canada/United States of America, enUSA, Edition date: 03/2016, First Printing...
Page 505: End User License Agreement
COMPANY nor its suppliers shall be include software licensed or owned by liable for any damages arising out of Ford Motor Company and its affiliates errors in the speech recognition ("FORD MOTOR COMPANY"). Those process. It is your responsibility to...
Page 506 • Single EULA: The end user • Additional Software/Services: The documentation for the DEVICES and SOFTWARE may permit FORD MOTOR related systems and services may COMPANY, third party software and contain multiple EULAs, such as service suppliers, its affiliates and/or...
Page 507 DEVICES. electronic form, you may print one copy of UPGRADES AND RECOVERY MEDIA: such electronic documentation. If the SOFTWARE is provided by FORD EXPORT RESTRICTIONS: You MOTOR COMPANY separate from the acknowledge that the SOFTWARE is DEVICES on media such as a ROM chip, subject to U.S.
Page 508 Should you have any questions concerning are driving. Pull over in a safe and legal this EULA, or if you desire to contact FORD manner before attempting to access a MOTOR COMPANY for any other reason,...
Page 509 Appendices substitute for your personal judgment. Your Responsibilities and Assumptions of Any route suggestions made by this Risk system should never replace any local • You agree to each of the following:(a) traffic regulations or your personal Any use of the SOFTWARE while judgment or knowledge of safe driving driving an automobile or other vehicle practices.
Page 510 "AS IS" AND “AS AVAILABLE”, WITH ALL COMPANY SHALL BE FOUND IN THE FAULTS AND WITHOUT WARRANTY OF WARRANTY INFORMATION INCLUDING ANY KIND, AND FORD MOTOR COMPANY WITH YOUR OWNER GUIDE. TO THE HEREBY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES EXTENT THAT THERE IS ANY CONFLICT...
Page 511 Consumer-Related Disputes will also litigate any dispute in small claims court apply. To commence arbitration, submit a in your county of residence or FORD Commercial Arbitration Rules Demand for MOTOR COMPANY’S principal place of Arbitration form to the AAA. You may...
Page 512 AAA’s and arbitrator’s fees and court (Section c) or in arbitration (Section expenses. If you reject FORD MOTOR d). The one-year period begins when the COMPANY’S last written settlement claim or dispute first could be filed. If such...
Page 513 Appendices 1. Safe and Lawful Use 2. Account Information You acknowledge that devoting attention You agree: (a) when registering the to the TeleNav Software may pose a risk TeleNav Software, to provide TeleNav with of injury or death to you and others in true, accurate, current, and complete situations that otherwise require your information about yourself, and (b) to...
Page 514 Appendices distribute, sublicense or otherwise is dependent on the accuracy of transfer the TeleNav Software to navigation, as the maps or functionality others, except as part of your of the TeleNav Software are not permanent transfer of the TeleNav intended to support such high risk Software;...
Page 515 Appendices REASON WHATSOEVER (INCLUDING, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the WITHOUT LIMITATION, ALL DAMAGES courts of the County of Santa Clara, REFERENCED HEREIN AND ALL California. The United Nations DIRECT OR GENERAL DAMAGES IN Convention on Contracts for the CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING International Sale of Goods shall not NEGLIGENCE) OR OTHERWISE), THE apply.
Page 516 Appendices conferred by implication, statute, inducement, estoppel or otherwise, and The headings in this Agreement are for TeleNav and its suppliers and licensors convenience of reference only, will not be hereby reserve all of their respective rights deemed to be a part of this Agreement, other than the licenses explicitly granted and will not be referred to in connection in this Agreement.
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Page 520 Appendices 2. Copyright Notice: In connection with either express or implied, arising by each copy of all or any portion of the law or otherwise, including but not Data for the Territory of Canada, Client limited to, effectiveness, complete- shall affix in a conspicuous manner the ness, accuracy or fitness for a following copyright notice on at least particular purpose.
Page 521 Appendices A. Third Party Notices. Any and all copies II. Mexico. The following provision applies of the Data and/or packaging relating to the Data for Mexico, which includes thereto shall include the respective Third certain data from the Instituto Nacional Party Notices set forth below and used de Estadística y Geografía (“INEGI”): as described below corresponding to...
Page 522 Appendices is conditioned on Client’s obtaining prior V. Europe Territory written consent from Kartografie a.s.; (c) such license for selling or distributing A. Use of Certain Traffic Codes in Europe with respect to Data for the Territory of Switzerland is conditioned on Client’s 1.
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Page 526 Appendices 2000-2007 Gracenote. Gracenote or any Gracenote Data (except in a Tag Software, copyright © 2000-2007 associated with a music file) to any third Gracenote. This product and service may party. YOU AGREE NOT TO USE OR practice one or more of the following U.S. EXPLOIT GRACENOTE CONTENT, Patents 5,987,525;...
Page 527 Appendices GRACENOTE SERVERS OR GRACENOTE (2) this device must accept any CONTENT. GRACENOTE COLLECTIVELY interference received, including AND SEPARATELY RESERVE THE RIGHT interference that may cause undesired TO DELETE DATA AND/OR CONTENT operation. FROM THE COMPANIES' RESPECTIVE WARNING SERVERS OR, IN THE CASE OF GRACENOTE, CHANGE DATA Changes or modifications not CATEGORIES FOR ANY CAUSE THAT...
Page 528 Appendices We will use reasonable endeavours to provide the SUNA Traffic Channel 24 hours Website a day, 365 days a year. The SUNA Traffic www.sunatraffic.com.au/termsandcon- Channel may occasionally be unavailable ditions/ for technical reasons or for planned maintenance. We will try to perform maintenance at times when congestion is 2.
Page 529 Appendices WARNING Driving while distracted can result in loss of vehicle control, crash and injury. We strongly recommend that you use extreme caution when using any device that may take your focus off the road. Your primary responsibility is the safe operation of your vehicle.
Page 530 Index End of Travel Position..........71 Memory Feature.............71 Airbag Disposal..........48 180 Degree Camera........208 Air Conditioning Camera Views............208 See: Climate Control..........127 Using the 180 degree camera Air Filter system..............208 See: Changing the Engine Air Filter....296 Alarm See: Anti-Theft Alarm........69 Anti-Theft Alarm..........69 Arming the Alarm..........69 See: Four-Wheel Drive........181 Disarming the Alarm...........69 Appendices............502...
Page 531 Index Automatic Transmission......178 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Duratec............342 Brake-Shift Interlock..........179 If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck In Mud or Specifications.............343 Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Snow..............180 Ecoboost ..........346 SelectShift Automatic Transmission............178 Specifications............347 Capacities and Specifications....332 Understanding the Positions of Your Cargo Nets.............230 Automatic Transmission......178 Automatic Transmission Fluid Check -...
Page 532 Index Cleaning the Alloy Wheels.......302 Daytime Running Lamps......80 Cleaning the Engine........299 Type 1 - Conventional Cleaning the Exterior........298 (Non-Configurable)........81 Exterior Chrome Parts........298 Type 2 - Configurable..........81 Digital Radio..........360 Exterior Plastic Parts........298 Stripes or Graphics...........298 HD Radio Reception and Station Underbody............299 Troubleshooting..........361 Direction Indicators........83 Under Hood............299...
Page 533 See: Adjusting the Pedals........74 Entertainment..........426 Ford Credit............11 AM/FM Radio............427 US Only..............11 Apps................435 Ford Protect...........481 Bluetooth Stereo or USB........434 Ford Protect (CANADA ONLY).....482 CD (If equipped)..........433 Ford Protect (U.S. Only)........481 HD Radio Information (If Four-Wheel Drive..........181 Available)............430 Principle of Operation........181 SIRIUS® Satellite Radio (If Front Fog Lamps..........82...
Page 534 Index Type 1.................91 Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate............132 Type 2...............92 Type 3...............93 Cooling the Interior Quickly......133 General Information on Radio General Hints............132 Frequencies...........49 Heating the Interior Quickly......132 Intelligent Access..........49 Recommended Settings for Cooling...133 General Maintenance Information..483 Recommended Settings for Heating...133 Multi-Point Inspection........485 Side Window Defogging in Cold Owner Checks and Services......484...
Page 535 Index Pre-Collision Warning System.......123 Remote Start............123 Seats................124 Lane Keeping System.........216 Starting System...........124 Switching the System On and Off....217 Terrain Management System......125 Lighting Control..........78 Tire Pressure Monitoring System....124 Headlamp Flasher..........79 Traction Control...........125 High Beam...............78 Trailer...............125 Lighting...............78 Transmission............126 General Information..........78 Installing Child Restraints......18 Load Carriers Using Lap and Shoulder Belts......18 See: Roof Racks and Load Carriers....231...
Page 536 Index Manual Seats..........140 Lumbar Adjustment...........141 Moving the Seat Backward and Oil Change Indicator Reset.......278 Forward.............140 Oil Check Recline Adjustment...........140 See: Engine Oil Check........277 Media Hub............365 Opening and Closing the Hood....272 Memory Function.........143 Closing the Hood..........273 Easy Entry and Exit Feature......144 Opening the Hood..........272 Linking a PreSet Position to your Remote Ordering Additional Owner's...
Page 537 Index Power Seats.............141 Replacing the Battery..........51 Multi-Contour Front Seats With Active Sounding a Panic Alarm........53 Remote Start..........136 Motion ...............142 Power Lumbar.............142 Automatic Settings..........136 Power Steering Fluid Check....285 Removing a Headlamp......290 Power Windows..........85 Repairing Minor Paint Damage....302 Replacement Parts Accessory Delay...........85 Recommendation........12 Bounce-Back............85 One-Touch Down..........85...
Page 538 Index SIRIUS® Satellite Radio Service....363 Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance..........489 Troubleshooting..........364 Scheduled Maintenance Record....491 Exceptions............490 Scheduled Maintenance......483 Speed Control Seatbelt Extension........39 See: Cruise Control...........209 Seatbelt Height Adjustment......36 Stability Control...........190 Seatbelt Reminder.........37 Principle of Operation........190 Starter Switch Belt-Minder ............37 Seatbelts............32 See: Ignition Switch...........162 Starting a Gasoline Engine.......163 Principle of Operation.........32 Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator...
Page 539 Index Tailgate Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost ..........274 See: Manual Liftgate...........62 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L See: Power Liftgate..........63 Technical Specifications Duratec............276 Under Hood Overview - 3.5L See: Capacities and Specifications....332 Terrain Response..........192 Ecoboost ..........275 The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Universal Garage Door Opener....154 Line Program (U.S.
Page 540 Index Bluetooth Devices and System Vehicle Identification Number....337 Vehicle Storage..........302 Settings............393 Connecting Your Digital Media Player to the Battery..............303 USB Port............387 Body...............303 Media Menu Features........390 Brakes..............303 Media Voice Commands........388 Cooling system...........303 USB 2..............393 Engine..............303 Voice Commands for Audio Sources..394 Fuel system............303 Using SYNC With Your Phone....370 General..............303...
Page 541 Index Transmission Tow/Haul........97 Washer Fluid Check........285 Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior......298 See: Wipers and Washers........75 Waxing.............299 Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel.......326 Wheels and Tires.........305 General Information.........305 Technical Specifications.........330 Windows and Mirrors........85 Windshield Washers........76 Front Camera Washer.........76 Windshield Wipers.........75 Speed Dependent Wipers.........75 Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades....287...

Ford 2017 EXPLORER Owner's Manual

Introduction

Environment

Child Safety

Seatbelts

Personal Safety System?

Supplementary Restraints System

Keys and Remote Controls

Mykey

Doors and Locks

Security

Steering Wheel

Pedals

Wipers and Washers

Lighting

Windows and Mirrors

Instrument Cluster

Information Displays

Climate Control

Seats

Universal Garage Door

Auxiliary Power Points

Storage Compartments

Starting and Stopping the Engine

Fuel and Refueling

Transmission

Four-Wheel Drive

Brakes

Traction Control

Stability Control

Terrain Response

Parking Aids

Cruise Control

Driving Aids

Load Carrying

Towing

Driving Hints

Roadside Emergencies

Customer Assistance

Fuses

Maintenance

Vehicle Care

Wheels and Tires

Capacities and Specifications

Audio System

Sync

Quick Links

Troubleshooting

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