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: Removal and Installation - Desiccant Bag - 2.3L EcoBoost (201kW/273PS)

Special Tool(s) / General Equipment Long Nose Pliers Removal NOTICE: During the removal of components, cap, tape or otherwise appropriately protect all openings to prevent the ingress of dirt or other contamination. Remove protective materials prior to installation...

Ford Explorer 2020-2026 Owners Manual: Auto-Start-Stop

The system helps reduce fuel consumption by automatically stopping and restarting the engine when your vehicle has stopped. The engine restarts automatically when you release the brake pedal. In some situations, your vehicle may restart automatically, for example: To maintain interior comfort...