FORD EXPLORER 2018 Owners Manual

2018 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual
2018 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual
May 2018
Fourth Printing
Owner’s Manual Explorer
Litho in U.S.A.
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Part Number: 201711 20180425091459
California Proposition 65
WARNING: Operating, servicing and
maintaining a passenger vehicle or off-highway
motor vehicle can expose you to chemicals
including engine exhaust, carbon monoxide,
phthalates, and lead, which are known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or
other reproductive harm. To minimize exposure,
avoid breathing exhaust, do not idle the engine
except as necessary, service your vehicle in a
well-ventilated area and wear gloves or wash your
hands frequently when servicing your vehicle. For
more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/passenger-vehicle. WARNING:
Battery posts, terminals and
related accessories contain lead and lead
compounds, chemicals known to the State of
California to cause cancer and reproductive harm.
Wash your hands after handling
.

Introduction
About This Manual
..........................................7
Symbols Glossary ............................................
7
Data Recording .................................................
9
Perchlorate ........................................................
11
Ford Credit .........................................................
11
Replacement Parts Recommendation ........................................................................\
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12
Special Notices ...............................................
12
Mobile Communications Equipment ........................................................................\
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13
Export Unique Options ................................
14
Environment
Protecting the Environment .......................
15
At a Glance
Instrument Panel Overview .......................
16
Child Safety
General Information ......................................
18
Child Seats ........................................................
19
Installing Child Restraints ..........................
20
Booster Seats .................................................
29
Child Restraint Positioning .........................
31
Child Safety Locks .........................................
33
Seatbelts
Principle of Operation .................................
35
Fastening the Seatbelts .............................
36
Seatbelt Height Adjustment .....................
39
Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime ............................................................
40
Seatbelt Reminder .......................................
40
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance ...............................................
42
Seatbelt Extension .......................................
42
Personal Safety System ™
Personal Safety System ™.........................
43 Supplementary Restraints
System
Principle of Operation .................................
44
Driver and Passenger Airbags ..................
45
Front Passenger Sensing System ...........
46
Side Airbags ....................................................
48
Passenger Knee Airbag ...............................
49
Safety Canopy ™...........................................
49
Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator ......
50
Airbag Disposal ...............................................
51
Keys and Remote Controls
Principle of Operation ..................................
52
General Information on Radio Frequencies .................................................
52
Remote Control .............................................
53
Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control ........................................................................\
..
58
MyKey ™
Principle of Operation .................................
59
Creating a MyKey ..........................................
60
Clearing All MyKeys .......................................
61
Checking MyKey System Status ...............
61
Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems ........................................................
62
MyKey Troubleshooting ..............................
62
Doors and Locks
Locking and Unlocking ...............................
64
Keyless Entry ...................................................
67
Liftgate
Manual Liftgate .............................................
69
Power Liftgate ................................................
70
Security
Passive Anti-Theft System ........................
74
Anti-Theft Alarm ...........................................
75
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Steering Wheel
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles
With: Manual Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................76
Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering
Column ..........................................................
76
Audio Control ..................................................
78
Voice Control ...................................................
78
Cruise Control .................................................
79
Information Display Control ......................
79
Heated Steering Wheel ...............................
79
Pedals
Adjusting the Pedals ...................................
80
Wipers and Washers
Windshield Wipers ........................................
81
Autowipers .......................................................
81
Windshield Washers ....................................
82
Rear Window Wiper and Washers ..........
82
Lighting
General Information .....................................
83
Lighting Control .............................................
83
Autolamps .......................................................
84
Instrument Lighting Dimmer ....................
84
Headlamp Exit Delay ...................................
85
Daytime Running Lamps ...........................
85
Automatic High Beam Control ................
86
Front Fog Lamps ...........................................
87
Direction Indicators .......................................
87
Interior Lamps ................................................
87
Ambient Lighting ..........................................
89
Windows and Mirrors
Power Windows ..............................................
91
Global Opening ..............................................
92
Exterior Mirrors ...............................................
92
Interior Mirror ..................................................
95Sun Visors
........................................................
95
Moonroof .........................................................
95
Instrument Cluster
Gauges ...............................................................
97
Warning Lamps and Indicators .............
100
Audible Warnings and Indicators ..........
103
Information Displays
General Information ...................................
105
Information Messages ................................
119
Climate Control
Manual Climate Control ............................
133
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Premium AM/FM/CD .................
134
Automatic Climate Control - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/CD .........................
136
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate ........................................................................\
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138
Rear Passenger Climate Controls .........
140
Heated Windows and Mirrors ..................
141
Cabin Air Filter ...............................................
142
Remote Start .................................................
142
Seats
Sitting in the Correct Position .................
144
Head Restraints ...........................................
144
Manual Seats ................................................
147
Power Seats ..................................................
148
Memory Function ........................................
150
Rear Seats .......................................................
151
Heated Seats ................................................
158
Climate Controlled Seats .........................
159
Universal Garage Door Opener
Universal Garage Door Opener ...............
161
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Auxiliary Power Points
Auxiliary Power Points
...............................165
Storage Compartments
Center Console .............................................
167
Overhead Console ......................................
168
Starting and Stopping the Engine
General Information ...................................
169
Ignition Switch ..............................................
169
Keyless Starting ...........................................
169
Starting a Gasoline Engine .......................
170
Engine Block Heater ....................................
173
Fuel and Refueling
Safety Precautions ......................................
175
Fuel Quality - Gasoline ..............................
175
Fuel Quality - E85 ........................................
176
Fuel Filler Funnel Location ........................
177
Running Out of Fuel ....................................
177
Refueling .........................................................
179
Fuel Consumption ........................................
181
Engine Emission Control
Emission Law ................................................
183
Catalytic Converter .....................................
184
Transmission
Automatic Transmission ...........................
187
Four-Wheel Drive
Principle of Operation .................................
191
Using Four-Wheel Drive .............................
191
Brakes
General Information ...................................
196
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes ........................................................................\
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197 Parking Brake
.................................................
197
Hill Start Assist .............................................
197
Traction Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
199
Using Traction Control ..............................
199
Stability Control
Principle of Operation ..............................
200
Using Stability Control ..............................
201
Terrain Control
Using Terrain Control ................................
202
Using Hill Descent Control ......................
203
Parking Aids
Principle of Operation ...............................
205
Rear Parking Aid ..........................................
205
Front Parking Aid ........................................
206
Side Sensing System .................................
207
Active Park Assist .......................................
209
Rear View Camera .......................................
215
180 Degree Camera ....................................
218
Cruise Control
Principle of Operation ...............................
220
Using Cruise Control ..................................
220
Using Adaptive Cruise Control ................
221
Driving Aids
Driver Alert .....................................................
227
Lane Keeping System ...............................
228
Blind Spot Information System .............
232
Cross Traffic Alert .......................................
234
Steering ...........................................................
237
Pre-Collision Assist ....................................
238
Load Carrying
Rear Under Floor Storage .........................
241
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Cargo Nets
......................................................241
Luggage Covers ...........................................
242
Roof Racks and Load Carriers ................
242
Load Limit ......................................................
243
Towing
Towing a Trailer ...........................................
249
Trailer Sway Control ..................................
250
Recommended Towing Weights ..........
250
Essential Towing Checks .........................
252
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....................................
254
Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ..........
255
Driving Hints
Breaking-In ....................................................
257
Economical Driving .....................................
257
Driving Through Water ..............................
258
Floor Mats .....................................................
258
Roadside Emergencies
Roadside Assistance ................................
260
Hazard Flashers ...........................................
261
Fuel Shutoff ...................................................
261
Jump Starting the Vehicle .......................
262
Post-Crash Alert System .........................
264
Transporting the Vehicle .........................
264
Customer Assistance
Getting the Services You Need .............
266
In California (U.S. Only) ............................
267
The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only) ....................
268
Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only) ......................
269
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada .......................................................
269
Ordering Additional Owner's Literature ........................................................................\
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271 Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)
........................................................................\
..
271
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only) ........................................................................\
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271
Fuses
Fuse Specification Chart ..........................
273
Changing a Fuse ..........................................
282
Maintenance
General Information ..................................
284
Opening and Closing the Hood .............
284
Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
285
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
286
Under Hood Overview - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
287
Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
288
Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
289
Engine Oil Check .........................................
289
Oil Change Indicator Reset .....................
290
Engine Coolant Check ...............................
291
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....................................
295
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check - 3.5L Duratec/3.5L Ecoboost™ .........
295
Brake Fluid Check .......................................
297
Power Steering Fluid Check ...................
298
Washer Fluid Check ...................................
298
Changing the 12V Battery ........................
298
Checking the Wiper Blades ....................
300
Changing the Wiper Blades ...................
300
Adjusting the Headlamps ........................
301
Removing a Headlamp ............................
303
Changing a Bulb .........................................
303
Bulb Specification Chart .........................
306
Changing the Engine Air Filter ...............
308
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Vehicle Care
General Information
..................................309
Cleaning Products .....................................
309
Cleaning the Exterior ................................
309
Waxing ..............................................................
311
Cleaning the Engine .....................................
311
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades ........................................................................\
..
311
Cleaning the Interior ...................................
312
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens ........................
312
Cleaning Leather Seats .............................
313
Repairing Minor Paint Damage ..............
314
Cleaning the Wheels ..................................
314
Vehicle Storage ............................................
314
Wheels and Tires
General Information ....................................
317
Tire Care ..........................................................
319
Using Summer Tires ..................................
332
Using Snow Chains ....................................
332
Tire Pressure Monitoring System ..........
333
Changing a Road Wheel ...........................
337
Technical Specifications ...........................
341
Capacities and Specifications
Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ........................................................................\
343
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Duratec ........................................................................\
343
Engine Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ........................................................................\
344
Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoost™ .....
345
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Duratec ............
346
Motorcraft Parts - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ......
347
Vehicle Identification Number ..............
348
Vehicle Certification Label ......................
349
Transmission Code Designation ...........
349
Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoost™ ..............................................
350Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L
Duratec .......................................................
354
Capacities and Specifications - 3.5L Ecoboost™ ...............................................
358
Audio System
General Information ..................................
364
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Premium AM/ FM/CD ........................................................
365
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: Sony AM/FM/ CD .................................................................
367
Audio Unit - Vehicles With: AM/FM/CD/ SYNC ...........................................................
368
Digital Radio ..................................................
372
Satellite Radio ..............................................
375
USB Port .........................................................
377
SYNC™
General Information ..................................
378
Using Voice Recognition ..........................
380
Using SYNC™ With Your Phone ...........
382
SYNC™ Applications and Services ......
394
Using SYNC™ With Your Media Player .......................................................................
399
SYNC™ Troubleshooting ........................
408
SYNC™ 3
General Information ...................................
416
Home Screen ...............................................
429
Using Voice Recognition ...........................
431
Entertainment ..............................................
437
Climate ...........................................................
448
Phone ...............................................................
451
Navigation .....................................................
456
Apps ................................................................
464
Settings ..........................................................
467
SYNC™ 3 Troubleshooting .....................
481
Accessories
Accessories ...................................................
495
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Ford Protect
Ford Protect
..................................................497
Scheduled Maintenance
General Maintenance Information ......
499
Normal Scheduled Maintenance .........
502
Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance ............................................
505
Scheduled Maintenance Record ..........
507
Appendices
Electromagnetic Compatibility ..............
518
End User License Agreement ................
520
Type Approvals ...........................................
546
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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.
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. We recommend
against the use of any hand-held device
while driving and encourage the use of
voice-operated systems when possible.
Make sure you are aware of all applicable
local laws that may affect the use of
electronic devices while driving.
Note: This manual describes product
features and options available throughout
the range of available models, sometimes
even before they are generally available. It
may describe options not fitted to the
vehicle you have purchased.
Note: Some of the illustrations in this
manual may show features as used in
different models, so may appear different
to you on your vehicle.
Note: Always use and operate your vehicle
in line with all applicable laws and
regulations.
Note: Pass on this manual when selling
your vehicle. It is an integral part of your
vehicle.
This manual may qualify the location of a
component as left-hand side or right-hand
side. The side is determined when facing
forward in the seat. Right-hand side.
A
Left-hand side.
B
SYMBOLS GLOSSARY
These are some of the symbols you may
see on your vehicle. Air conditioning system
Air conditioning system lubricant
type
Anti-lock braking system
Avoid smoking, flames or sparks
Battery
Battery acid
Brake fluid - non petroleum
based
Brake system
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