Ford Explorer: Climate Control / Rear Passenger Climate Controls

Note: Depending on your vehicle option package, the controls may look different from what you see here.

Directing Air to the Overhead Air Vents

Press and release the button to direct airflow to the overhead air vents.

Directing Air to the Rear Footwell Air Vents

Press and release the button to direct airflow to rear footwell air vents.

Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator

When illuminated, you can only operate the rear passenger settings through the front controls.

Setting the Rear Blower Motor Speed

Turn the control to adjust the volume of air circulated in the rear passenger compartment.

Setting the Rear Temperature

Turn the control to set the temperature in the rear passenger compartment.

Switching the Rear Climate Control On and Off

Press and release the button.

Switching the Rear Heated Seats On and Off (If Equipped)

See Heated Seats.

Heated Windshield (If Equipped)

Windshield Wiper De-Icer

When you switch the heated rear window on, the windshield wiper de-icer turns on.

Heated Rear Window

Press the button to clear the rear window of thin ice and fog. The heated rear window turns off after a short period of time.

Note: Do not use harsh chemicals, razor blades or other sharp objects to clean or remove decals from the inside of the heated rear window. The vehicle warranty may not cover damage to the heated rear window grid lines.