Ford Explorer: Pedestrian Protection

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Pedestrian Protection

Pedestrian Alert System

WARNING: The system is not designed to detect cyclists, motorcyclists, pedestrians or animals. Always drive with due care and attention. Failure to take care may result in a crash.

Due to the quiet operation of hybrid and electric vehicles at low speeds, the system creates a subtle sound to alert pedestrians.

The system is on when your vehicle is running and not in park (P). Some sound may be audible in the passenger compartment.

Crash Sensors and Airbag Indicator

WARNING: Modifying or adding equipment to the front end of your vehicle (including hood, bumper system, frame, front end body structure, tow hooks and hood pins) may affect the performance of the ..

911 Assist

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Parking Brake Switch

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTE: Move the front seats forward and rearward as necessary to access floor console components. Release the clips and remove the RH (right-hand) floor console side trim panel...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Obstacle Detection

Note: Entering your vehicle while the liftgate is closing can cause your vehicle to bounce and activate obstacle detection. To prevent this, let the power liftgate close completely before you enter your vehicle. Before driving off, check the instrument cluster for a liftgate or door ajar message or warning indicator...