Ford Explorer: Transmission / Automatic Transmission

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Transmission / Automatic Transmission

WARNING: Always fully apply the parking brake and make sure you shift into park (P). Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

WARNING: Do not apply the brake pedal and accelerator pedal simultaneously. Applying both pedals simultaneously for more than a few seconds will limit engine performance, which may result in difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and could lead to serious injury.

Note: You may not be able to shift out of park (P) unless the intelligent access key is inside your vehicle.

Transmission

Understanding your Transmission Selector Positions

Your vehicle has an electronic transmission shifter. The transmission selector is on the center console. P - Park. R - Reverse. N - Neutral. D - Drive...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Side Curtain Airbag

Removal WARNING: The following procedure prescribes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Diagnosis and Testing - Diagnosis By Symptom

Symptom Chart: Automatic Transmission Diagnostics in this manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). In most circumstances the PCM/ TCM sets a DTC to help guide with diagnostics...