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: Removal and Installation - Hands-Free Liftgate Actuation Lower Sensor

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to: Rear Bumper Cover (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation). Disconnect the hands-free liftgate actuation lower sensor electrical connector...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation

Activation   WARNING: Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected parking brake application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the electronic parking brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing rear brake components...