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 Service Manual: General Procedures - Ride Height Measurement

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Surface Gauge Check NOTE: Make sure that the vehicle is positioned on a flat, level surface and the tires are inflated to the correct pressure. Vehicle should have a full tank of fuel. Before measuring ride height check: Tires are inflated to the correct pressure...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Rear Shock Absorber

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Vehicle/Axle Stands Removal NOTICE: Suspension fasteners are critical parts that affect the performance of vital components and systems. Failure of these fasteners may result in major service expense...