Ford Explorer: Driving Hints

Towing the Vehicle on Four Wheels

Emergency Towing WARNING: If your vehicle has a steering wheel lock make sure the ignition is in the accessory or on position when being towed. If your vehicle becomes inoperable without access to..

Breaking-In & Reduced Engine Performance

Breaking-In You need to break in new tires for approximately 300 mi (480 km). During this time, your vehicle may exhibit some unusual driving characteristics...

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram - Conventional Ignition Switch Item Description 1 Ignition switch 2 START 3 ACC 4 ON 5 HS-CAN1 6 Gear selector lever 7 Ignition key inhibit solenoid 8 PCM 9 BCM 10 GWM 11 Run/Start relay Network Message Chart - Conventional Ignition Switch   ..

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...