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...

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Description and Operation - Information and Entertainment System - Overview

Audio System NOTE: Refer to the Owner Literature for additional details of the audio system. AM/ FM Radio The ACM can operate when the ignition is on or off. The accessory delay feature powers the audio system, after the ignition has been turned off, for a preset time or until a front door is opened...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Second Row Easy Entry Manual Release Cable

Removal NOTE: LH rear seat shown, RH rear seat similar. NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may include installation details. NOTE: Follow the unique instructions or graphic for this step in the installation. Remove the second row single seat backrest cover...