Ford Explorer: Network Connectivity / Connecting the Vehicle to a Mobile Network
About the Modem
The modem allows you to connect your vehicle to the Internet to use when you
are on the road.
If you enable the modem using the FordPass app, you can access the following
services:
- Locating and remotely starting, locking and unlocking your vehicle. See
the information in FordPass app.
- Automatic system updates.
Enabling the Modem Using FordPass
- Open the FordPass app on your device and log in.
- Select your vehicle.
- Select the option for vehicle details.
- Select the option to activate or deactivate your vehicle.
- Switch the ignition on.
- Make sure that the name on the screen matches the name shown in your FordPass
account.
- Confirm the association of your vehicle with your FordPass account.
Enabling the Modem Using the Touchscreen
Select the settings option on the
feature bar.
- Select FordPass Connect.
- Select Connectivity Settings.
- Switch Connectivity Features on.
- Switch Send vehicle data on.
Note: To disable the modem, perform the steps in reverse order.
Other information:
WARNING: If you override the system by pressing the accelerator pedal,
it does not automatically apply the brakes to maintain a gap from any vehicle ahead.
When you press the accelerator pedal, you override the set speed and gap distance.
Use the accelerator pedal normally to intentionally exceed the set speed limit...
Activation
NOTE:
Compressor with a spring rubber clutch shown others similar.
Check the A/C clutch air gap at 3 equally spaced places between the clutch plate and the A/C clutch pulley. Refer to Specifications in Group 412.
Remove the A/C clutch...
Categories
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and unlock or lock the driver door from
outside your vehicle. The integrated keyhead transmitter functions as a programmed
ignition key that operates all the locks and starts your vehicle, as well as a remote
control.

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