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For 2020 Explorer Platinum.

March 2019

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2020 EXPLORER Owner’s Manual

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Summary of Contents for Ford 2020 Explorer Platinum:

Table of contents4
Copyright Â©2
Introduction12
- About This Manual12
- Symbols Glossary12
- Data Recording14
- Perchlorate18
- Ford Credit18
- Replacement Parts Recommendation19
- Special Notices19
- Mobile Communications Equipment20
- Export Unique Options21
Environment22
- Protecting the Environment22
At a Glance23
- At a Glance - ST23
- Instrument Panel24
Child Safety26
- General Information26
- Installing Child Restraints28
- Booster Seats35
- Child Restraint Positioning37
- Child Safety Locks39
Seatbelts41
- Principle of Operation41
- Fastening the Seatbelts42
- Seatbelt Height Adjustment44
- Seatbelt Warning Lamp and Indicator Chime44
- Seatbelt Reminder45
- Child Restraint and Seatbelt Maintenance46
- Seatbelt Extension47
Personal Safety Systemâ¢48
- Personal Safety Systemâ¢48
Supplementary Restraints System49
- Principle of Operation49
- Driver and Passenger Airbags50
- Front Passenger Sensing System51
- Side Airbags53
- Driver and Passenger Knee Airbags54
- Safety Canopyâ¢54
- Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator56
- Airbag Disposal57
Pedestrian Protection58
- Pedestrian Alert System58
911 Assist59
- About 911 Assist59
- Emergency Call Requirements59
- Emergency Call Limitations60
Keys and Remote Controls61
- Principle of Operation61
- General Information on Radio Frequencies61
- Remote Control62
- Replacing a Lost Key or Remote Control67
MyKeyâ¢68
- Principle of Operation68
- Creating a MyKey69
- Clearing All MyKeys70
- Checking MyKey System Status70
- Using MyKey With Remote Start Systems71
- MyKey â Troubleshooting71
Doors and Locks73
- Locking and Unlocking73
- Keyless Entry76
Liftgate78
- Power Liftgate78
Security82
- Passive Anti-Theft System82
- Anti-Theft Alarm82
Steering Wheel84
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Manual Adjustable Steering Column84
- Adjusting the Steering Wheel - Vehicles With: Power Adjustable Steering Column84
- Audio Control86
- Voice Control86
- Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering86
- Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go87
- Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Cruise Control87
- Information Display Control87
- Heated Steering Wheel87
- Horn88
Wipers and Washers89
- Windshield Wipers89
- Autowipers89
- Windshield Washers90
- Rear Window Wiper and Washers91
Lighting92
- General Information92
- Lighting Control92
- Autolamps93
- Instrument Lighting Dimmer93
- Headlamp Exit Delay93
- Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Configurable Daytime Running Lamps94
- Daytime Running Lamps - Vehicles With: Daytime Running Lamps (DRL)94
- Front Fog Lamps94
- Adaptive Headlamps95
- Direction Indicators95
- Interior Lamps96
- Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 8 Inch Information and Entertainment Display Screen97
- Ambient Lighting - Vehicles With: 10.1 Inch Information and Entertainment Display Screen97
Automatic High Beam Control99
- About Automatic High Beam Control99
- Switching Automatic High Beam Control On and Off99
- Automatic High Beam Control Indicators100
- Overriding Automatic High Beam Control100
Windows and Mirrors101
- Power Windows101
- Global Opening102
- Exterior Mirrors102
- Interior Mirror104
- Sun Visors104
- Moonroof104
Instrument Cluster107
- Gauges107
- Warning Lamps and Indicators110
- Audible Warnings and Indicators114
Information Displays115
- General Information115
- Personalized Settings120
- Information Messages122
Climate Control137
- Automatic Climate Control137
- Hints on Controlling the Interior Climate139
- Rear Passenger Climate Controls140
- Heated Windshield141
- Heated Rear Window142
- Heated Exterior Mirrors142
- Remote Start142
Interior Air Quality143
- About the Cabin Air Filter143
- Locating the Cabin Air Filter143
- Changing the Cabin Air Filter143
Seats144
- Sitting in the Correct Position144
- Head Restraints144
- Manual Seats147
- Power Seats148
- Memory Function150
- Rear Seats152
- Heated Seats157
- Climate Controlled Seats158
Garage Door Opener160
- Universal Garage Door Opener160
Auxiliary Power Points165
- Auxiliary Power Points165
- Wireless Accessory Charging166
Storage Compartments169
- Cup Holders169
- Center Console169
- Overhead Console169
Starting and Stopping the Engine170
- General Information170
- Keyless Starting170
- Starting a Gasoline Engine171
- Engine Block Heater174
Unique Driving Characteristics176
- Auto-Start-Stop176
- Hybrid Vehicle Operation178
- Hybrid Vehicle Frequently Asked Questions180
Fuel and Refueling182
- Safety Precautions182
- Fuel Quality - E85182
- Fuel Quality - Gasoline184
- Fuel Filler Funnel Location184
- Running Out of Fuel184
- Refueling - Excluding: Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)186
- Refueling - Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)189
- Fuel Consumption191
Engine Emission Control193
- Emission Law193
- Catalytic Converter194
High Voltage Battery197
- General Information197
Transmission198
- Automatic Transmission198
Four-Wheel Drive203
- Principle of Operation203
- Using Four-Wheel Drive203
Brakes209
- General Information209
- Hints on Driving With Anti-Lock Brakes209
- Electric Parking Brake210
- Hill Start Assist211
- Auto Hold212
Reverse Braking Assist214
- About Reverse Braking Assist214
- Reverse Braking Assist Precautions214
- Switching Reverse Braking Assist On and Off215
- Overriding Reverse Braking Assist215
- Reverse Braking Assist Indicators215
Traction Control217
- Principle of Operation217
- Using Traction Control217
Stability Control218
- Principle of Operation218
- Using Stability Control219
Hill Descent Control221
- About Hill Descent Control221
- Switching Hill Descent Control On and Off221
- Setting the Hill Descent Speed221
- Hill Descent Control Indicator222
Parking Aids223
- Principle of Operation223
- Rear Parking Aid223
- Front Parking Aid225
- Side Sensing System227
- Active Park Assist229
- Rear View Camera231
- 360 Degree Camera234
Cruise Control237
- About Cruise Control237
- Switching Cruise Control On and Off237
- Setting the Cruise Control Speed237
- Canceling the Set Speed238
- Resuming the Set Speed238
- Cruise Control Indicators238
Adaptive Cruise Control239
- About Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go239
- About Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering239
- About Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control239
- Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering239
- Adaptive Cruise Control Precautions - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go239
- Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering240
- Adaptive Cruise Control Limitations - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go241
- Switching Adaptive Cruise Control On and Off243
- Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Speed243
- Setting the Adaptive Cruise Control Gap244
- Canceling the Set Speed245
- Resuming the Set Speed245
- Overriding the Set Speed245
- Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane Centering246
- Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Stop and Go246
- Adaptive Cruise Control Indicators - Vehicles With: Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control246
- Switching From Adaptive Cruise Control to Cruise Control246
- Switching Lane Centering On and Off247
- Switching Intelligent Mode On and Off247
- Adjusting the Set Speed Tolerance248
Driving Aids252
- Driver Alert252
- Lane Keeping System253
- Blind Spot Information System257
- Cross Traffic Alert261
- Traffic Sign Recognition265
- Steering266
- Pre-Collision Assist267
Drive Mode Control272
- About Drive Mode Control272
- Selecting a Drive Mode272
Load Carrying274
- Rear Under Floor Storage274
- Cargo Nets274
- Luggage Covers275
- Roof Racks and Load Carriers275
- Load Limit276
Towing281
- Towing a Trailer281
- Trailer Sway Control282
- Recommended Towing Weights282
- Essential Towing Checks284
- Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels286
Driving Hints287
- Breaking-In287
- Reduced Engine Performance287
- Economical Driving287
- Cold Weather Precautions288
- Driving Through Water288
- Floor Mats289
Roadside Emergencies290
- Roadside Assistance290
- Hazard Flashers291
- Fuel Shutoff291
- Jump Starting the Vehicle292
- Collision, Damage or Fire Event294
- Post-Crash Alert System295
- Transporting the Vehicle295
- Towing Points296
Customer Assistance297
- Getting the Services You Need297
- In California (U.S. Only)298
- The Better Business Bureau (BBB) Auto Line Program (U.S. Only)299
- Utilizing the Mediation/Arbitration Program (Canada Only)300
- Getting Assistance Outside the U.S. and Canada300
- Ordering Additional Owner's Literature302
- Reporting Safety Defects (U.S. Only)302
- Reporting Safety Defects (Canada Only)302
Fuses304
- Fuse Specification Chart304
- Changing a Fuse312
Maintenance314
- General Information314
- Opening and Closing the Hood314
- Under Hood Overview - 2.3L EcoBoostâ¢315
- Under Hood Overview - 3.0L316
- Under Hood Overview - 3.3L317
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 2.3L EcoBoostâ¢318
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.0L318
- Engine Oil Dipstick - 3.3L318
- Engine Oil Check318
- Oil Change Indicator Reset319
- Engine Coolant Check320
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Check324
- Brake Fluid Check325
- Power Steering Fluid Check326
- Washer Fluid Check326
- Fuel Filter326
- Changing the 12V Battery326
- Checking the Wiper Blades328
- Changing the Front Wiper Blades329
- Changing the Rear Wiper Blades329
- Adjusting the Headlamps330
- Changing a Bulb331
- Changing the Engine Air Filter - 2.3L EcoBoostâ¢332
- Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.0L333
- Changing the Engine Air Filter - 3.3L334
Vehicle Care336
- General Information336
- Cleaning Products336
- Cleaning the Exterior336
- Waxing338
- Cleaning the Engine338
- Cleaning the Windows and Wiper Blades338
- Cleaning the Interior339
- Cleaning the Instrument Panel and Instrument Cluster Lens339
- Cleaning Leather Seats340
- Repairing Minor Paint Damage341
- Cleaning the Wheels341
- Vehicle Storage341
Wheels and Tires344
- General Information344
- Tire Care346
- Using Summer Tires359
- Using Snow Chains359
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System361
- Changing a Road Wheel367
- Technical Specifications373
Capacities and Specifications374
- Engine Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoostâ¢374
- Engine Specifications - 3.0L375
- Engine Specifications - 3.0L, ST375
- Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Gasoline377
- Engine Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)378
- Transmission Specifications - ST378
- Motorcraft Parts - 2.3L EcoBoostâ¢380
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.0L381
- Motorcraft Parts - 3.3L382
- Vehicle Identification Number383
- Vehicle Certification Label383
- Transmission Code Designation384
- Capacities and Specifications - 2.3L EcoBoostâ¢385
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.0L392
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L, Gasoline399
- Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)407
- Bulb Specification Chart414
Network Connectivity416
- Network Connectivity â Troubleshooting417
Wi-Fi Hotspot419
- Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot419
- Changing the Wi-Fi Hotspot Name or Password419
Audio System420
- General Information420
- Audio Unit420
- Digital Radio421
- Satellite Radio423
- USB Port426
SYNCâ¢ 3427
- General Information427
- Using Voice Recognition429
- Entertainment435
- Climate445
- Phone447
- Navigation449
- Apps454
- Settings457
- SYNCâ¢ 3 Troubleshooting459
Accessories471
- Accessories471
Ford Protect472
- Ford Protect472
Scheduled Maintenance474
- General Maintenance Information474
- Normal Scheduled Maintenance477
- Special Operating Conditions Scheduled Maintenance480
- Scheduled Maintenance Record482
Appendices493
- Electromagnetic Compatibility493
- End User License Agreement495
- Declaration of Conformity521
- Declaration of Conformity - Vehicles With: SYNC 3521
Index522

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Published: 2019-10-28 00:00:00

Updated: 2023-06-16

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Specifications

Brand: Ford

Model: 2020 Explorer Platinum

Category: Cars

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