Ford Explorer: Seats / Manual Seats

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 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 2020-2025 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Steering Wheel and Column Electrical Components - System Operation and Component Description

System Operation System Diagram - Conventional Ignition Switch Item Description 1 Ignition switch 2 START 3 ACC 4 ON 5 HS-CAN1 6 Gear selector lever 7 Ignition key inhibit solenoid 8 PCM 9 BCM 10 GWM 11 Run/Start relay Network Message Chart - Conventional Ignition Switch ..

Ford Explorer 2020-2025 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Accessory Drive Belt Tensioner

Removal NOTICE: Under no circumstances should the accessory drive belt, tensioner or pulleys be lubricated as potential damage to the belt material and tensioner damping mechanism will occur. Do not apply any fluids or belt dressing to the accessory drive belt or pulleys...