Ford Explorer: Driver and Passenger Airbags / Children and Airbags

Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Owners Manual / Supplementary Restraints System / Driver and Passenger Airbags / Children and Airbags

WARNING: Airbags can kill or injure a child in a child restraint. Never place a rear-facing child restraint in front of an active airbag. If you must use a forward-facing child restraint in the front seat, move the seat upon which the child restraint is installed all the way back.

Children must always be properly restrained. Accident statistics suggest that children are safer when properly restrained in the rear seating positions than in the front seating position. Failure to follow these instructions may increase the risk of injury in a crash.

Proper Driver and Front Passenger Seating Adjustment

WARNING: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends a minimum distance of at least 10 in (25 cm) between an occupant's chest and the driver airbag module...

Front Passenger Sensing System

WARNING: Even with advanced restraints systems, properly restrain children 12 and under in a rear seating position. Failure to follow this could seriously increase the risk of injury or death...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Wheelhouse Outer

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Resistance Spotwelding Equipment Spherical Cutter Hot Air Gun Air Body Saw 8 mm Drill Bit MIG/MAG Welding Equipment Spot Weld Drill Bit Locking Pliers Materials Name Specification Metal Bonding AdhesiveTA-1, TA-1-B, 3M™ 08115, LORD Fusor® 108B - Seam SealerTA-2-B, 3M™ 08308, LORD Fusor® 805..

Ford Explorer 2020-2023 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Running Board

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar. NOTE: This step requires the aid of another technician. Remove the bolts and the running board assembly. Torque: 177 lb...