Ford Explorer: Supplementary Restraints System

Personal Safety System™

This system provides an improved overall level of frontal crash protection to front seat occupants and is designed to help further reduce the risk of airbag-related injuries...

Principle of Operation

WARNING: Airbags do not inflate slowly or gently, and the risk of injury from a deploying airbag is the greatest close to the trim covering the airbag module...

Other information:

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: About Reverse Braking Assist

WARNING: To help avoid personal injury, always use caution when in reverse (R) and when using the sensing system. Note: If your vehicle sustains damage to the bumper or fascia leaving it misaligned or bent, the sensing zone may be altered causing inaccurate measurement of obstacles or false alerts...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Steering Column Lower Shaft

Removal NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details. NOTICE: Do not allow the steering column to rotate while the steering column shaft is disconnected or damage to the steering column internal sensor may result...