Ford Explorer (2018 year). Manual - part 45

Your vehicle may not pass the I/M test if
the service engine soon indicator is on or
not working properly (bulb is burned out),
or if the OBD-II system has determined
that some of the emission control systems
have not been properly checked. In this
case, the vehicle is not ready for I/M
testing.

If the vehicle’s engine or transmission has
just been serviced, or the battery has
recently run down or been replaced, the
OBD-II system may indicate that the
vehicle is not ready for I/M testing. To
determine if the vehicle is ready for I/M
testing, turn the ignition key to the on
position for 15 seconds without cranking
the engine. If the service engine soon
indicator blinks eight times, it means that
the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing; if
the service engine soon indicator stays on
solid, it means that your vehicle is ready
for I/M testing.

The OBD-II system checks the emission
control system during normal driving. A
complete check may take several days.

If the vehicle is not ready for I/M testing,
you can perform the following driving cycle
consisting of mixed city and highway
driving:

1.

15 minutes of steady driving on an
expressway or highway followed by 20
minutes of stop-and-go driving with at
least four 30-second idle periods.

2. Allow your vehicle to sit for at least

eight hours with the ignition off. Then,
start the vehicle and complete the
above driving cycle. The vehicle must
warm up to its normal operating
temperature. Once started, do not turn
off the vehicle until the above driving
cycle is complete.

If the vehicle is still not ready for I/M
testing, you need to repeat the above
driving cycle.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

WARNINGS

Always fully apply the parking brake
and make sure you shift into park (P).
Failure to follow this instruction

could result in personal injury or death.

Do not apply the brake pedal and
accelerator pedal simultaneously.
Applying both pedals simultaneously

for more than a few seconds will limit
engine performance, which may result in
difficulty maintaining speed in traffic and
could lead to serious injury.

Note: You may not be able to shift out of
park (P) unless the intelligent access key is
inside your vehicle.

Understanding the Positions of
Your Automatic Transmission

Putting your vehicle in gear:

1.

Fully press down on the brake pedal.

2. Press and hold the button on the front

of the gearshift lever.

3. Move the gearshift lever into the

desired gear.

4. Release the button and your

transmission remains in the selected
gear.

Park (P)

This position locks the transmission and
prevents the wheels from turning.

Reverse (R)

With the gearshift lever in reverse (R), your
vehicle moves backward. Always come to
a complete stop before shifting into and
out of reverse (R).

Neutral (N)

With the gearshift lever in neutral (N), your
vehicle can be started and is free to roll.
Hold the brake pedal down when in this
position.

Drive (D)

Drive (D) is the normal driving position for
the best fuel economy. The overdrive
function allows automatic upshifts and
downshifts through gears one through six.

Sport (S)

Moving the gearshift lever to sport (S):
•

Provides additional grade (engine)
braking and extends lower gear
operation to enhance performance for
uphill climbs, hilly terrain or
mountainous areas. This increases
engine RPM during engine braking.

•

Provides additional lower gear
operation through the automatic
transmission shift strategy.

•

Gears are selected more quickly and
at higher engine speeds.

Tow Mode (If Equipped)

To activate tow mode, press the
button under the headlamp
control. The indicator light

illuminates and a message displays in the
instrument cluster when the system
becomes active. Press the button again to
turn the system off.

The Tow Mode Feature:
•

Moves upshifts to higher engine speeds
to reduce the frequency of
transmission shifting.

•

Provides engine braking in all forward
gears, which slows your vehicle and
assist you in controlling your vehicle
when descending a grade.

•

Depending on driving conditions and
load conditions, may downshift the
transmission, slow your vehicle and
control your vehicle speed when
descending a hill, without pressing the
accelerator pedal. The amount of
downshift braking provided varies
based upon the amount the brake
pedal is pressed.

The tow mode feature improves
transmission operation when towing a
trailer or a heavy load. All transmission
gear ranges are available when using tow
mode.

SelectShift Automatic™
Transmission

Your vehicle is equipped with a SelectShift
Automatic transmission. The SelectShift
Automatic transmission gives you the
ability to change gears up or down
(without a clutch) as desired.

In order to prevent the engine from running
at too low an RPM, which may cause it to
stall, SelectShift still automatically makes
some downshifts if it has determined that
you have not downshifted in time.
Although SelectShift makes some
downshifts for you, it still allows you to
downshift at any time as long as the
SelectShift determines that damage to
the engine from over-revving does not
occur.

Note: Engine damage may occur if you
maintain excessive engine revving without
shifting.

Note: Vehicles may have either steering
wheel controls or gearshift lever controls.

SelectShift does not automatically upshift,
even if the engine is approaching the RPM
limit. It must be shifted manually by
pressing the + button. Notice should be
taken of the shift indicator lamp, which
alerts you when to shift to make sure you
achieve the highest level or efficiency and
fuel economy.

Pull the + paddle on the steering wheel
or push the + button on the gearshift
lever to activate SelectShift.

•

Pull the right paddle (+) to upshift.

•

Pull the left paddle (–) to downshift.

For vehicles with gearshift lever controls:

•

Push the toggle switch (+) to upshift.

•

Push the toggle switch (-) to
downshift.

SelectShift in drive (D):
•

Provides a temporary manual mode
for performing more demanding
maneuvers where extra control of gear
selection is required (for example,
when towing or overtaking). This mode
holds a selected gear for a temporary
period of time dependent on driver
inputs (for example, steering or
accelerator pedal input).

SelectShift in sport (S):
•

Provides a permanent manual gear
selection where full control of gear
selection is required.

To exit SelectShift mode shift the
transmission into another gear (for
example, drive [D]).

The instrument cluster displays your
currently selected gear. If a gear is
requested but not available due to vehicle
conditions (low speed, too high engine
speed for requested gear selection), the
current gear flashes three times.

Note: At full accelerator pedal travel, the
transmission automatically downshifts for
maximum performance.

Upshifts When Accelerating (Recom-

mended for Best Fuel Economy)

Shift from:

15 mph (24 km/h)

1 - 2

25 mph (40 km/h)

2 - 3

40 mph (64 km/h)

3 - 4

45 mph (72 km/h)

4 - 5

50 mph (80 km/h)

5 - 6

Brake-Shift Interlock Override

WARNINGS

When doing this procedure, you need
to take the transmission out of park
(P) which means your vehicle can

roll freely. To avoid unwanted vehicle
movement, always fully apply the parking
brake prior to doing this procedure. Use
wheels chocks if appropriate.

If the parking brake is fully released,
but the brake warning lamp remains
illuminated, the brakes may not be

working properly. Have your vehicle
checked as soon as possible.

Do not drive your vehicle until you
verify that the stoplamps are
working.

Use the brake shift interlock lever to move
the gearshift lever from the park position
in the event of an electrical malfunction or
if your vehicle has a dead battery.

Apply the parking brake and turn the
ignition off before performing this
procedure.

1.

Insert a screwdriver between shifter
boot material and the trim ring to
release the retainer tabs from the top
panel trim ring.

2. Use the tool to unsnap the shifter bezel

from the top finish panel.

Note: Do not press the upper metal lever,
damage to vehicle may occur.

3. Locate the lower white lever located

on the right side of the shifter.

4. Using the tool, move the lower white

lever towards the front of the shifter.