Ford Explorer: Reverse Braking Assist / Reverse Braking Assist Indicators & Troubleshooting

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual / Reverse Braking Assist / Reverse Braking Assist Indicators & Troubleshooting

Reverse Braking Assist Indicators

If the system determines that a collision with an obstacle may occur, full braking may automatically apply. Bring your vehicle to a stop a safe distance away from the obstacle.

A message and warning indicator appear when the system automatically applies the brakes.

Reverse Braking Assist – Troubleshooting

Reverse Braking Assist – Information Messages

The system has several preconditions for operation. If these preconditions are not met or if a fault occurs, a message appears when in reverse (R) letting you know that the system is off or unavailable. See Information Messages.

Reverse Braking Assist – Frequently Asked Questions

Note: If the frequently asked questions and answers that are shown in the following chart do not assist you in returning the system to available, contact an authorized dealer to have the system checked for proper operation.

Reverse Braking Assist Precautions

WARNING: You are responsible for controlling your vehicle at all times. The system is designed to be an aid and does not relieve you of your responsibility to drive with due care and attention...

Traction Control

Principle of Operation The traction control system helps avoid drive wheel spin and loss of traction. If your vehicle begins to slide, the system applies the brakes to individual wheels and, when ..

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Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Canceling and Resuming the Set Speed

Canceling the Set Speed Press the button or tap the brake pedal. The set speed does not erase. Resuming the Set Speed Press the button. Your vehicle speed returns to the previously set speed and gap setting. The set speed displays continuously in the information display when the system is active...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Headlamp Control Module (HCM)

Removal NOTE: This step is only necessary if the HCM is being replaced. NOTE: If installing a new module, it is necessary to upload the module configuration information to the scan tool prior to removing the module. This information must be downloaded into the new module after installation...