Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / General Procedures - Staged Unlock Programming

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual / Body and Paint / Body and Paint / Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / General Procedures - Staged Unlock Programming

Activation

With the ignition in OFF, press the LOCK and UNLOCK buttons on the RKE transmitter simultaneously for 4 seconds.

The turn signals flash twice to indicate the mode change.

Repeat these steps to enable/disable the staged unlocking feature.

General Procedures - Liftgate Latch Manual Release

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Flat-Bladed Screwdriver Interior Trim Remover Activation Remove the liftgate latch access cover from the center of the liftgate trim pane..

Removal and Installation - Door Lock Cylinder

Removal NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar. NOTE: Repair individual door lock cylinders by discarding the inoperative door lock cylinder and building a new door loc..

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Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Scuff Plate Trim Panel

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: LH (left hand) shown, RH (right hand) similar. Left hand side Remove the hood latch release handle. Refer to: Hood Latch Release Handle (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Information and Entertainment System - Overview

Audio System NOTE: Refer to the Owner Literature for additional details of the audio system. AM/ FM Radio The ACM can operate when the ignition is on or off. The accessory delay feature powers the audio system, after the ignition has been turned off, for a preset time or until a front door is opened...