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 Owners Manual: Roof Racks and Load Carriers (If Equipped)

WARNING: When loading the roof racks, we recommend you evenly distribute the load, as well as maintain a low center of gravity. Loaded vehicles, with higher centers of gravity, may handle differently than unloaded vehicles. Take extra precautions, such as slower speeds and increased stopping distance, when driving a heavily loaded vehicle...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Second Row Seat - Police

Removal   WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct seat component installation. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Do not place any objects between the seat components and the body of the vehicle, nor any objects within a joint internal to the seat structure...