Ford Explorer: Instrument Cluster / Audible Warnings and Indicators

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual / 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.

Keyless Warning Alert (If Equipped)

Sounds the horn twice when you exit your vehicle with the intelligent access key, after the last door is closed and your keyless vehicle is in RUN, indicating your vehicle is still on.

Headlamps On Warning Chime

Sounds when you remove the key from the ignition and open the driver's door and you have left the headlamps or parking lamps on.

Parking Brake On Warning Chime

Sounds when you have left the parking brake on and drive your vehicle. If the warning chime remains on after you have released the parking brake, have the system checked by an authorized dealer immediately.

Warning Lamps and Indicators

The following warning lamps and indicators alert you to a vehicle condition that may become serious. Some lamps illuminate when you start your vehicle to make sure they work...

Information Displays

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Warning Chimes - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram Item Description 1 Turn signal on tick-tock tone 2 Belt-Minder® chime 3 Door ajar chime 4 Headlamps on chime 5 Parking brake chime 6 Seatbelt chime 7 Airbag secondary chime 8 Message center chime 9 Parking aid chime 10 Ignition/engine on chime 11 Key-in-ignition chime 12 Tu..

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Body Repair Health and Safety and General Precautions

WARNING: Always refer to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) when handling chemicals and wear protective equipment as directed. Examples may include but are not limited to respirators and chemically resistant gloves. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury...