Ford Explorer: Seats / Manual Seats

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual / Seats / Manual Seats

Moving the Seat Backward and Forward

WARNING: Do not adjust the driver seat or seat backrest when your vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement, causing the loss of control of your vehicle.

WARNING: Make sure the seat fully locks into place by rocking it backward and forward. Not securing the seat into the locked position can be dangerous in a crash and could cause serious personal injury or death.

Adjusting the Seat Backrest

WARNING: Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips.

WARNING: Do not place cargo or any objects behind the seat backrest before returning it to the original position. Pull on the seat backrest to make sure that it has fully latched after returning the seat backrest to its original position. An unlatched seat may become dangerous if you stop suddenly or have a crash.

Head Restraints

WARNING: Fully adjust the head restraint before you sit in or operate your vehicle. This will help minimize the risk of neck injury in the event of a crash...

Power Seats

WARNING: Do not adjust the driver seat or seat backrest when your vehicle is moving. This may result in sudden seat movement, causing the loss of control of your vehicle...

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTICE: Do not pull the engine appearance cover forward or sideways to remove. Failure to press straight upward on the underside of the cover at the attachment points may result in damage to the cover or engine components...

Ford Explorer 2020-2024 Owners Manual: Capacities and Specifications - 3.3L, Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV)

Use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade. If you do not use oil and fluid that meets the defined specification and viscosity grade, it could result in: Component damage not covered by the vehicle warranty. Longer engine cranking periods...