Ford Explorer: Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / General Procedures - Stay in Neutral

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual / Powertrain / Automatic Transmission / Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission – 10R60 / General Procedures - Stay in Neutral

Activation

NOTE: If the vehicle has a discharged battery, an external power source is required. If the battery discharges while in Stay in Neutral Mode, the park lock pawl solenoid will release and the transmission will return to Park. Do not tow the vehicle in this mode.
Apply the parking brake.

Rotate the GSM dial to N, then press the M button within 5 seconds to enter Stay in Neutral Mode. N on the GSM will slowly blink and a message will appear on the IPC.

To exit Stay in Neutral Mode, press the brake pedal and shift to P, or if the engine is running press the brake pedal and shift to any other gear.

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Driver and Passenger Airbags

WARNING: Do not place your arms on the airbag cover or through the steering wheel. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury.

WARNING: Keep the areas in front of the airbags free from obstruction. Do not affix anything to or over the airbag covers. Objects could become projectiles during airbag deployment or in a sudden stop. Failure to follow this instruction could result in personal injury or death.

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.