Ford Explorer: Remote Control / Car Finder

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Keys and Remote Controls / Remote Control / Car Finder

Press the button twice within three seconds. The horn sounds and the direction indicators flash. We recommend you use this method to locate your vehicle, rather than using the panic alarm.

Memory Feature (If Equipped)

You can use the remote control to recall memory positions. If programmed to a pre-set position, the remote control recalls memory positions when you unlock your vehicle...

Sounding the Panic Alarm

Note: The panic alarm only operates when the ignition is off. Press the button to sound the panic alarm. Press the button again or switch the ignition on to turn it off...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Smart Unlocks for Integrated Keyhead Remote Control (If Equipped)

This helps to prevent you from locking yourself out of your vehicle if the key is still in the ignition. When you open one of the front doors and lock your vehicle with the power door lock control, all the doors lock then unlock and the horn sounds twice if the key is still in the ignition...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Wheel to Hub Runout Minimization

Check NOTE: Wheel-to-hub optimization is important. Clearance between the wheel and hub can be used to offset or neutralize the Road Force® or run-out of the wheel and tire assembly. For every 0.001 inch of wheel-to-hub clearance, the Road Force® can be affected between 1 and 3 pounds depending on the tire stiffness...