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 - Brake Pads

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Brake Caliper Piston Retractor Removal WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Quick Release Coupling

Disconnect NOTICE: When reusing liquid or vapor tube connections, make sure to use compressed air to remove any foreign material from the connector retaining clip area before separating from the tube or damage to the tube or connector retaining clip may occur...