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...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Group Flash Pattern Programming

Activation   WARNING: Police Package warning lights are a high-intensity Light-Emitting Diode (LED) type. Do not stare directly at these lights, as doing so may cause temporary blindness and/or eye damage. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Cleaning the Wheels

Regularly clean them with a wheel cleaner. We recommend that you use Ford approved wheel cleaner if available. Remove dirt and brake dust with a sponge. Remove tar and grease with a bug and tar remover. We recommend that you use Ford approved bug and tar remover if available...