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 Owners Manual: Front Fog Lamps (If Equipped)

Switching the Front Fog Lamps On or Off Only switch the front fog lamps on during reduced visibility. You can switch the front fog lamps on if any of the following occur: You set the lighting control to the parking lamps position. You set the lighting control to the headlamps position...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: General Procedures - Transfer Case Fluid Level Check

Check Refer to: Health and Safety Precautions (100-00 General Information, Description and Operation). NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is standing on a level surface. Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation)...