ignition FORD EXPLORER 2020 Owners Manual

ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
2.3L EcoBoost
Engine
138 in³ (2,261 cm³)
Displacement.
Minimum 87 octane
Fuel type.
1-3-4-2
Firing order.
Coil on plug
Ignition system.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)
Spark plug gap.
10:1
Compression ratio.
Drivebelt Routing
2.3L EcoBoost Engine Long drivebelt is on first pulley
groove closest to engine.
A.
Short drivebelt is on second
pulley groove farthest from
engine.
B.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L
3.0L
Engine
180 in³ (2,956 cm³)
Displacement.
Minimum 87 octane
Fuel type.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
Coil on plug
Ignition system.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)
Spark plug gap.
9.5:1
Compression ratio.
Drivebelt Routing ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.0L, ST
Description
Item
60 degree V6
Configuration.
3.36 in (85.4 mm) bore x 3.39 in (86 mm)
stroke
Bore x stroke.
180 in³ (2,956 cm³)
Displacement.
9.5:1
Compression ratio.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
0.028–0.031 in (0.7–0.8 mm)
Spark plug gap.
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Description
Item
400 hp1
Horsepower.
415 lb.ft1
Torque.
6500 RPM
Redline.
Overhead cam - roller finger followers
Valvetrain.
Coil on plug
Ignition.
2.4 in (60 mm)
Throttle body.
Cast aluminum
Pistons.
Forged steel
Crankshaft.
Forged steel
Connecting rods.
Twin tubocharged
Induction.
18.0 psi (124 kPa)
Max Boost.
Dual 2.16 in (55 mm) exhaust with quad3 in (76 mm) chrome tips
Exhaust system.
1 When using premium fuel.
Drivebelt Routing 386
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L, GASOLINE
3.3L
Engine
204 in³ (3,340 cm³)
Displacement.
Minimum 87 octane
Fuel type.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
Coil on plug
Ignition system.
0.049–0.053 in (1.25–1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap.
12.0:1
Compression ratio.
Drivebelt Routing Long drivebelt is on second
pulley groove farthest from
engine.
A.
Short drivebelt is on first pulley
groove closest to engine.
B.
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS - 3.3L, HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE
(HEV)
3.3L HEV
Engine
204 in³ (3,340 cm³)
Displacement.
Minimum 87 octane
Fuel type.
1-4-2-5-3-6
Firing order.
Coil on plug
Ignition system.
0.049–0.053 in (1.25–1.35 mm)
Spark plug gap.
12.0:1
Compression ratio.
Drivebelt Routing TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS - ST
Gear Ratios
Ratio
Item
4.71:1
1st gear.
3.00:1
2nd gear.
2.15:1
3rd gear.
1.77:1
4th gear.
1.52:1
5th gear.
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CONNECTING THE VEHICLE TO
A MOBILE NETWORK
What Is the Modem
The modem allows you to connect your
vehicle to the Internet to use when you are
on the road.
If you enable the modem using the
FordPass app, you can access the
following services:
•
Locating and remotely starting, locking
and unlocking your vehicle. See the
information in FordPass app.
• Automatic system updates.
Enabling the Modem Using
FordPass
1. Open the FordPass app on your device
and log in.
2. Select your vehicle. 3. Select the option for vehicle details.
4. Select the option to activate or
deactivate your vehicle.
5. Switch the ignition on.
6. Make sure that the name on the screen
matches the name shown in your
FordPass account.
7. Confirm the association of your vehicle
with your FordPass account.
Enabling the Modem Using the
Touchscreen Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
1. Select FordPass Connect.
2. Select
Connectivity Settings.
3. Switch
Connectivity Features on.
4. Switch
Send vehicle data on.
Note: To disable the modem, perform the
steps in reverse order.
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GENERAL 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. 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.
About SYNC
The system allows you to interact with the
entertainment, information and
communication systems on your vehicle
using voice commands and a touchscreen.
The system provides easy interaction with
audio, phone, navigation, mobile apps and
settings.
Note: You can switch the system on and
use it for up to an hour without switching
the ignition on.
Note: You can use the system after you
switch the ignition off for up to 10 minutes
or until you open a door.
Note: For your safety, some features are
speed-dependent. Their use is limited to
when your vehicle speed is less than 3 mph
(5 km/h). Using the Touchscreen
Status bar.
A
Home screen.
B
Clock. See Settings (page 469).
C
Outside air temperature.
D
Feature bar.
E
Status Bar Cell phone microphone muted.
Audio system muted.
Software update installed.
Wi-Fi connected.
Cell phone roaming.
Text message received.
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Troubleshooting Tips
Action
Cause
Message
No action required. This
message should disappear
shortly.
Radio requires more than two
seconds to produce audio for
the selected channel.
Acquiring Signal
If this message does not clear
shortly, or with an ignition key
cycle, your receiver may have
a fault. See an authorized
dealer for service.
There is an internal module or
system failure present.
Satellite antenna fault
SIRIUS system failure
Tune to another channel or
choose another preset.
The channel is no longer avail-
able.
Invalid Channel
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-
539-7474 to subscribe to the
channel, or tune to another
channel.
Your subscription does not
include this channel.
Unsubscribed Channel
The signal is blocked. When
you move into an open area,
the signal should return.
The signal is lost from the Siri-
usXM satellite or SiriusXM
tower to your vehicle antenna.
Satellite acquiring
signal…
No action required. The
process may take up to three
minutes.
Update of channel program-
ming in progress.
Updating…
Contact SiriusXM at 1-888-
539-7474 to resolve subscrip-
tion issues.
Your satellite service is no
longer available.
Questions? Call 1-
888-539-7474
Use the channel guide or the
Sirius XM Settings tile to turn
off the Lock or Skip function on
that station.
All the channels in the selected
category are either skipped or
locked.
None found. Check
channel guide.
No action required.
SiriusXM has updated the
channels available for your
vehicle.
SIRIUS Subscription
updated
HD Radio ™ Information (If
Available)
To activate HD radio, please see the Radio
Settings in the Settings Chapter. See
Settings (page 469). Note:
HD Radio broadcasts are not
available in all markets.
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Phone
Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
During a call, I can hear
excessive background noise. –
Incorrect cell phone settings.
•Check and adjust the audio settings on your cell
phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.
– Cell phone malfunction.
•Switch your cell phone off, reset it and try again.
– Cell phone microphone muted.
•Unmute your cell phone microphone.
During a call, I can hear the
other person but they
cannot hear me.
During a call, I cannot hear
the other person and they
cannot hear me.
–
System restart required.
•Restart the system. Switch the ignition off and
open the door. Close the door and lock the vehicle.
Wait until the touchscreen is off and any illumin-
ated USB ports are not illuminated. Unlock the
vehicle, switch the ignition on and try again.
I cannot download phone-
book. –
Incompatible cell phone.
•Check the compatibility of your cell phone on our
website.
– Incorrect cell phone settings.
•Allow the system to retrieve contacts from your
cell phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.
– Incorrect system settings.
•Switch automatic phonebook download on. See
Settings (page 469).
– Cell phone malfunction.
•Switch your cell phone off, reset it and try again.
– Incorrect cell phone settings.
•Allow the system to retrieve contacts from your
cell phone. Refer to your cell phone's user manual.
• Check the location of the missing contacts on your
cell phone. If they are stored on the SIM card, move
them to the cell phone memory.
– Incorrect system settings.
•Switch automatic phonebook download on. See
Settings
(page 469).
A message displays
suggesting that my phone-
book has downloaded but it
is empty or it has missing
contacts.
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Possible Cause and Resolution
Symptom
I cannot see SYNC when I
search for Wi-Fi networks on
my cell phone or other
device. –
System limitation.
•SYNC does not provide a Wi-Fi hotspot at this time.
– Weak network signal
•Move your vehicle closer to the Wi-Fi hotspot or to
a place where the network signal is not obstructed.
– Wi-Fi hotspot in high demand or has a slow Internet
connection.
•Use a more reliable Wi-Fi hotspot.
Software downloads take
too long.
–No software update available.
– Wi-Fi network requires a subscription or acceptance
of terms and conditions.
•Test the connection using another device. If the
network requires a subscription or acceptance of
terms and conditions, contact the network service
provider.
The system seems to
connect to a Wi-Fi network
and the signal strength is
excellent but the software
does not update.
Personal Profiles (If Equipped) Possible Cause and Solution
Symptom
You have not set up Personal Profiles.
I cannot create a profile. You entered an invalid profile.
You did not select a memory button when prompted.
You did not have the ignition on or in park (P), or you
shifted out park (P) when creating a profile.
Personal Profiles has been switched off.
You did not select the lock button on the remote control.
I cannot link a remote
control. The remote control selected was already associated with
another profile and the system declined to overwrite.
The system performed a profile recall when linking a
remote control.
You did not have the ignition on or in park (P), or you
shifted out park (P) when creating a profile.
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