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 - Adaptive Learning Drive Cycle

Programming NOTE: Perform the adaptive learning drive cycle on a level road surface. Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs (Diagnostic Trouble Codes) and Transmission Adaptive Tables. Drive the vehicle until the engine and transmission reach normal operating temperature...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Service Manual: Removal and Installation - Front Door Glass Run and Bracket

Removal NOTE: LH (left-hand) side shown, RH (right-hand) side similar. Remove the exterior front door handle reinforcement. Refer to: Exterior Front Door Handle Reinforcement (501-14 Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems, Removal and Installation)...