Ford Explorer: Child Safety / Installing Child Restraints

General Information

See the following sections for directions on how to properly use safety restraints for children. WARNING: Always make sure your child is secured properly in a device that is appropriate for their..

Child Seats

Use a child restraint (sometimes called an infant carrier, convertible seat, or toddler seat) for Infants, toddlers and children weighing 40 lb (18 kg) or less (generally four-years-old or youn..

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Factory Mode Deactivation

Deactivation NOTE: During vehicle build, some modules, such as the IPC and BCM module are set in factory mode. Factory mode reduces the drain on the battery during longer periods where the vehicle is not used. While in the factory mode, various systems may be altered or disabled and the IPC displays FACTORY MODE CONTACT DEALER in the message center...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Thermostat

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Drain the cooling system. Refer to: Engine Cooling System Draining, Vacuum Filling and Bleeding (303-03A Engine Cooling - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS), General Procedures)...