rear wiper FORD EXPLORER 2021 User Guide

MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 2.3L ECOBOOST™
Part Number
Component
FA-1884
Air filter.
FL-910-S
Oil filter. 1
BAGM-48H6-760
Battery. 2
SP-578
Spark plugs. 3
FP-89
Cabin air filter.
WW-2616 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
WW-2113 (passenger side)
WW-1110
Rear window wiper blade.
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
2 See your authorized dealer for correct replacement.
3 For spark plug replacement, contact your authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 482).
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your authorized dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts engineered for your vehicle meet
or exceed our specifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance,
emissions and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of
other parts.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.0L
Part Number
Component
FA-1884
Air filter.
FL-2062
Oil filter. 1
BAGM-48H6-760
Battery. 2
SP-578
Spark plugs. 3
FP-89
Cabin air filter.
WW-2616 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
WW-2113 (passenger side)
WW-1110
Rear window wiper blade.
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
2 See your authorized dealer for correct replacement.
3 For spark plug replacement, contact an authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs at
the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 482).
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your authorized dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts engineered for your vehicle meet
or exceed our specifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance,
emissions and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of
other parts.
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MOTORCRAFT PARTS - 3.3L
Part Number
Component
FA-1947
Air filter.
FL-500-S
Oil filter. 1
BAGM-48H6-760
Battery. 2
SP-520
Spark plugs. 3
FP-89
Cabin air filter.
WW-2616 (driver side)
Windshield wiper blade.
WW-2113 (passenger side)
WW-1110
Rear window wiper blade.
1 If a Motorcraft oil filter is not available, use an oil filter that meets industry performance
specification SAE/USCAR-36.
2 See your authorized dealer for correct replacement.
3 For spark plug replacement, contact your authorized dealer. Replace the spark plugs
at the appropriate intervals. See Scheduled Maintenance (page 482).
We recommend Motorcraft replacement parts available at your authorized dealer or at
fordparts.com for scheduled maintenance. These parts engineered for your vehicle meet
or exceed our specifications. Use of other parts could impact vehicle performance,
emissions and durability. Your warranty could be void for any damage related to use of
other parts.
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Changing the Color..............................................
93
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 93
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 92
Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display
Screen..............................................................92
Adjusting the Brightness................................... 92
Changing the Color.............................................. 92
Switching Ambient Lighting Off..................... 92
Switching Ambient Lighting On...................... 92
Anti-Theft Alarm............................................78 Arming the Alarm................................................. 79
Disarming the Alarm........................................... 79
Appendices....................................................530
Apps..................................................................461 SiriusXM Traffic and Travel Link................... 463
Using Apps on an Android Device...............462
Using Apps on an iOS Device........................ 462
Using Mobile Navigation on an Android Device............................................................... 462
At a Glance.......................................................20
At a Glance - ST.............................................20
Audible Warnings and Indicators..............111
Headlamps On Warning Chime...................... 111
Key in Ignition Warning Chime......................... 111
Keyless Warning Alert......................................... 111
Parking Brake On Warning Chime.................. 111
Audio Control...................................................82 You can operate the following functions
with the control:............................................... 82
Audio System................................................426 General Information......................................... 426
Audio Unit
......................................................426
Adjusting the Volume...................................... 426
Changing Radio Stations................................ 427
Switching the Audio Unit On and Off.........427
Using Seek, Fast Forward and Reverse.............................................................. 427
Auto Hold
.........................................................218
Auto Hold Indicator............................................ 218
Switching Auto Hold On and Off.................. 218
Using Auto Hold.................................................. 218
Autolamps........................................................88 Windshield Wiper Activated
Headlamps........................................................ 88
Automatic Climate Control......................139 Accessing Rear Climate Controls.................139 Accessing the Air Distribution
Controls............................................................. 139
Accessing the Menu........................................... 139
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 139
Setting the Temperature................................. 140
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................140
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off................................................................ 141
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Switching the Climate Control On and Off........................................................................\
. 141
Automatic High Beam Control.................94
Automatic High Beam Control Indicators.......................................................94
Automatic Transmission
...........................201
Automatic Return to Park............................... 202
If Your Vehicle Gets Stuck in Mud or Snow................................................................. 206
Manual Park Release (MPR)......................... 204
SelectShift Automatic ™
Transmission.................................................. 204
Stay in Neutral Mode....................................... 203
Tow Mode ............................................................ 203
Understanding Your Transmission Selector Positions........................................................... 201
Automatic Transmission Fluid Check.............................................................335
Auto-Start-Stop...........................................180 Disabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 181
Enabling Auto-Start-Stop.............................. 180
Autowipers
.......................................................84
Autowipers Settings........................................... 85
Auxiliary Power Points
................................167
110 Volt AC Power Point.................................... 167
12 Volt DC Power Point...................................... 167
USB Port and Power Point Locations.........167
B
Battery See: Changing the 12V Battery..................... 336
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Readiness for Inspection and Maintenance
(I/M) Testing................................................... 198
Changing a Bulb............................................341 LED Lamps........................................................... 342
License Plate Lamp.......................................... 342
Rear Direction Indicator and Reversing Lamp.................................................................. 341
Changing a Fuse..........................................320 Fuses...................................................................... 320
Changing a Road Wheel............................374
Dissimilar Spare Wheel and Tire Assembly
Information...................................................... 374
Tire Change Procedure.................................... 375
Changing the 12V Battery.........................336 Battery Management System....................... 337
Remove and Reinstall the Battery..............338
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoost™.................................................328
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L................................................................329
Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L
................................................................330
Changing the Front Wiper Blades.........340
Changing the Rear Wiper Blades
............341
Changing the Vehicle Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password
...................................425
Checking MyKey System Status..............66 MyKey Distance.................................................... 66
Number of Admin Keys...................................... 67
Number of MyKeys............................................... 67
Checking the Wiper Blades.....................340
Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance.................................................43
Child Restraint Positioning.........................35
Child Safety......................................................23 General Information............................................ 23
Child Safety Locks.........................................36 Left-Hand Side...................................................... 37
Right-Hand Side................................................... 37
Cleaning Leather Seats..............................347
Cleaning Products
.......................................343
Materials............................................................... 343
Cleaning the Engine....................................345
Cleaning the Exterior..................................344 Cleaning the Exterior Lamps......................... 344
Cleaning the Exterior Precautions...............344
Exterior Chrome Parts..................................... 344
Exterior Plastic Parts........................................ 344Stripes or Graphics...........................................
344
Underbody........................................................... 345
Under Hood......................................................... 345
Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens.........................347
Cleaning the Interior
...................................346
Mirrors.................................................................... 346
Cleaning the Wheels..................................348
Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades...........................................................346
Clearing All MyKeys.......................................66
Climate.............................................................451 Accessing Rear Climate Controls................453
Accessing the Climate Control Menu.........451
Directing the Airflow.......................................... 451
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator..........453
Setting the Blower Motor Speed.................. 451
Setting the Temperature................................. 451
Switching Auto Mode On and Off................451
Switching Dual Zone Mode On and Off....................................................................... 452
Switching Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off.............................................................. 452
Switching Maximum Defrost On and Off....................................................................... 452
Switching Rear Auto Mode On and Off...................................................................... 453
Switching Recirculated Air On and Off...................................................................... 453
Switching the Air Conditioning On and Off....................................................................... 451
Switching the Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.............................................................. 452
Switching the Climate Control On and Off....................................................................... 452
Switching the Heated Exterior Mirrors On and Off.............................................................. 452
Switching the Heated Rear Window On and Off....................................................................... 452
Switching the Heated Seats On and Off....................................................................... 452
Switching the Heated Steering Wheel On and Off.............................................................. 452
Switching the Heated Windshield On and Off....................................................................... 452
Switching the Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off.......................................... 453
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Gauges - Vehicles With: 6.5 Inch
Instrument Cluster Display
Screen............................................................103
Distance to Empty............................................. 104
Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge..........104
Fuel Gauge............................................................ 103
Information Bar................................................... 103
Information Display........................................... 103
Low Fuel Reminder............................................ 104
Gearbox See: Transmission.............................................. 201
General Information on Radio Frequencies...................................................57
Intelligent Access.................................................. 57
General Maintenance Information.......482 Multi-Point Inspection.................................... 484
Owner Checks and Services......................... 483
Protecting Your Investment........................... 482
Why Maintain Your Vehicle?......................... 482
Why Maintain Your Vehicle at Your Dealership?..................................................... 482
Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada.........................................................308
Getting the Services You Need..............305 Away From Home............................................. 305
Global Opening
...............................................97
Remote Control Front Windows..................... 97
H
Hazard Flashers
...........................................299
Headlamp Adjusting See: Adjusting the Headlamps..................... 338
Headlamp Exit Delay....................................88
Headrest See: Head Restraints........................................ 146
Head Restraints
............................................146
Adjusting the Head Restraints....................... 147
Heated Exterior Mirrors..............................144
Heated Rear Window..................................144
Heated Seats.................................................158 Automatic Climate Controlled Seats..........159
Front Seats........................................................... 158
Second Row Heated Seats............................. 159
Heated Steering Wheel...............................83
Heated Windshield
......................................143
Windshield Wiper De-Icer............................... 143Heating
See: Climate Control......................................... 139
High Voltage Battery..................................200 General Information - Hybrid Electric
Vehicle (HEV)................................................ 200
Hill Descent Control....................................228
Hill Descent Control Indicator
.................229
Hill Start Assist...............................................217 Switching the System On and Off................217
Using Hill Start Assist........................................ 217
Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate...........................................................141
Defogging the Side Windows in Cold Weather............................................................. 142
General Hints......................................................... 141
Quickly Cooling the Interior............................. 142
Quickly Heating the Interior............................ 142
Recommended Settings for Cooling...........142
Recommended Settings for Heating..........142
Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes.............................................................215
Hood Lock See: Opening and Closing the Hood...........322
Horn.....................................................................83
How Does Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go Work....................................246
How Does the Rear Occupant Alert System Work
...............................................160
Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................184
Hybrid Vehicle Operation..........................182 Battery.................................................................... 182
Braking.................................................................... 183
Driving..................................................................... 182
Driving to Optimize Fuel Economy..............183
Starting................................................................... 182
Stopping................................................................. 182
Transmission Operation................................... 182
I
Ignition Switch................................................172
In California (U.S. Only)............................306
Information Display Control
.......................83
Information Displays.....................................112
General Information - Vehicles With: 12.3
Inch Instrument Cluster Display
Screen................................................................. 114
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Rear Under Floor Storage........................280
Adjustable Load Floor..................................... 280
Spare Tire Cover................................................ 280
Rear View Camera.......................................238 Camera Guidelines........................................... 240
Manual Zoom....................................................... 241
Obstacle Distance Indicator.......................... 240
Rear Camera Delay............................................ 241
Using the Rear View Camera System........239
Rear View Camera See: Rear View Camera................................... 238
Rear Window Wiper and Washers..........86 Rear Camera Washer......................................... 86
Rear Window Washer......................................... 86
Rear Window Wiper............................................ 86
Rear Wiper Blades See: Changing the Rear Wiper Blades........341
Recommended Towing Weights...........289
Reduced Engine Performance................295
Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)
.............................................189
Refueling System Overview........................... 189
Refueling System Warning.............................. 191
Refueling Your Vehicle..................................... 190
Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV).............................................................192
Fuel Filler Door Manual Override Lever................................................................... 194
System Warnings................................................ 193
Remote Control
...............................................57
Car Finder................................................................ 62
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter..................... 57
Intelligent Access Key........................................ 58
Memory Feature.................................................... 61
Remote Start......................................................... 62
Replacing the Battery......................................... 59
Sounding the Panic Alarm................................ 62
Remote Start.................................................144 Automatic Settings............................................ 144
Heated and Cooled Features......................... 144
Last Settings........................................................ 144
Repairing Minor Paint Damage..............348
Replacement Parts Recommendation........................................12
Collision Repairs.................................................... 12
Scheduled Maintenance and Mechanical Repairs.................................................................. 12
Warranty on Replacement Parts..................... 12Replacing a Lost Key or Remote
Control............................................................63
Replacing the Cabin Air Filter...................145
Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)...............................................................310
Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)...............................................................310
Resuming the Set Speed..........................245 Resuming the Set Speed from a Complete
Stop.................................................................... 252
Reverse Braking Assist Indicators
...........221
Reverse Braking Assist Precautions.................................................220
Reverse Braking Assist
..............................220
Reverse Braking Assist –
Troubleshooting............................................. 222
Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting
........................................222
Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked
Questions......................................................... 223
Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages.......................................................... 222
Roadside Assistance
..................................298
Vehicles Sold in Canada: Getting Roadside
Assistance....................................................... 299
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Getting Roadside Assistance................................... 298
Vehicles Sold in the United States: Using Roadside Assistance................................... 298
Roadside Emergencies.............................298
Roof Racks and Load Carriers.................281 Adjusting the Crossbar.................................... 282
Maximum Recommended Load Amounts.......................................................... 282
Running-In See: Breaking-In................................................. 296
Running Out of Fuel
.....................................187
Adding Fuel From a Portable Fuel
Container.......................................................... 188
Filling a Portable Fuel Container.................. 188
S
Safety Canopy ™
..............................................51
Safety Precautions......................................185
Satellite Radio
..............................................429
Satellite Radio Electronic Serial Number
(ESN)................................................................ 430
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Warning Lamps and Indicators...............107
Adaptive Cruise Control................................... 107
Anti-Lock Braking System.............................. 108
Auto Hold Active................................................. 108
Auto Hold Unavailable..................................... 108
Automatic High Beam Control...................... 108
Auto Start-stop.................................................. 108
Battery.................................................................... 108
Blind Spot Monitor............................................ 108
Brake System Warning Lamp........................ 108
Cruise Control...................................................... 109
Direction Indicator............................................. 109
Door Ajar................................................................ 109
Electric Park Brake............................................. 109
Engine Oil.............................................................. 109
Engine or Motor Coolant Temperature................................................... 109
Fasten Rear Seatbelt........................................ 109
Fasten Seatbelt.................................................. 109
Front Airbag......................................................... 109
Front Fog Lamps................................................ 109
High Beam............................................................ 109
High Voltage Electric System Failure...........110
Hill Descent........................................................... 110
Hood Ajar................................................................ 110
Lamps On............................................................... 110
Liftgate Ajar........................................................... 110
Low Beam Warning............................................ 110
Low Fuel Level...................................................... 110
Low Tire Pressure Warning.............................. 110
Low Washer Fluid................................................ 110
Powertrain Fault.................................................. 110
Ready to Drive....................................................... 110
Service Engine Soon........................................... 110
Stability Control.................................................... 111
Stability Control Off............................................. 111
Washer Fluid Check
....................................340
Washers See: Cleaning the Exterior.............................. 344
See: Wipers and Washers................................. 84
Waxing
.............................................................345
What Is 911 Assist...........................................55
What Is a Connected Vehicle...................421
What Is Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering..........................................246 What Is Automatic High Beam
Control............................................................94
What Is Cruise Control...............................244 Requirements...................................................... 244
What Is Drive Mode Control.....................278
What Is Hill Descent Control
...................228
What Is Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control..........................................................246
What Is Reverse Braking Assist
..............220
What Is the Cabin Air Filter.......................145
What is the Rear Occupant Alert System..........................................................160
Wheel Nuts See: Changing a Road Wheel........................ 374
Wheels and Tires..........................................351 General Information.......................................... 351
Technical Specifications................................ 380
Windows and Mirrors
...................................96
Windshield Washers.....................................85
Front Camera Washer........................................ 86
Windshield Wipers........................................84 Intermittent Wipe................................................ 84
Speed Dependent Wipers................................ 84
Wiper Blades See: Checking the Wiper Blades.................340
Wipers and Washers.....................................84
Wireless Accessory Charger.....................168
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