Ford Explorer: Vehicle Care / Repairing Minor Paint Damage

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Vehicle Care / Repairing Minor Paint Damage

Authorized dealers have touch-up paint to match your vehicle’s color. Your vehicle color code is printed on a sticker on the front, left-hand side door jamb. Take your color code to your authorized dealer to make sure you get the correct color.

Before repairing minor paint damage, use a cleaner such as Motorcraft Bug and Tar Remover to remove particles such as bird droppings, tree sap, insect deposits, tar spots, road salt and industrial fallout.

Always read the instructions before using cleaning products.

Cleaning Leather Seats

Note: Follow the same procedure as cleaning leather seats for cleaning leather instrument panels and leather interior trim surfaces. For routine cleaning, wipe the surface with a soft, damp cloth a..

Cleaning the Wheels

Regularly clean them with a wheel cleaner. We recommend that you use Ford approved wheel cleaner if available. Remove dirt and brake dust with a sponge...

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Roof Opening Panel Shield

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Interior Trim Remover Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. Refer to: Roof Opening Panel Fixed Glass (501-17 Roof Opening Panel, Removal and Installation)...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) Depowering

Depower WARNING: Incorrect repair techniques or actions can cause an accidental Supplemental Restraint System (SRS) deployment. Never compromise or depart from these instructions. Failure to precisely follow all instructions could result in serious personal injury from an accidental deployment...