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 - Steering Column Multifunction Switch LH

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Remove the steering column shrouds. Refer to: Steering Column Shrouds (501-05 Interior Trim and Ornamentation, Removal and Installation). If equipped, remove the steering column control switch...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)

Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) Noise is any undesirable sound, usually unpleasant in nature. Vibration is any motion, shaking or trembling, that can be felt or seen when an object moves back and forth or up and down. Harshness is a ride quality issue where the vehicle's response to the road transmits sharply to the customer...