Climate
Touch the climate control button on the touchscreen to access the climate control functions.
Accessing the Climate Control Menu

Touch the button to access additional front climate system controls.
Airflow Direction
Press the button to direct airflow to the windshield and defrost vents.
Press the button to direct airflow to the instrument panel vents.
Press the button to direct airflow to the floor vents.
You can direct air through any combination of these vents.
Setting the Fan Speed
Touch up or down to increase or decrease the volume of air circulating in your vehicle.
Setting the Temperature
Press up or down on the left temperature control to set the left temperature.
Press up or down on the right temperature control to set the right temperature.
Turning Automatic Mode On and Off
Touch the button to turn on automatic operation, then set the temperature.
The system adjusts the blower motor speed, air distribution, air conditioning operation, and outside or recirculated air to achieve and maintain the temperature you set.
Turning the Air Conditioning On and Off
A pop-up window appears on the screen to display the air conditioning options.
MAX A/C: Touch the button to activate and maximize cooling. The driver and passenger temperature is set to LO, recirculated air passes through the instrument panel vents, the A/C compressor turns on automatically, and the fan automatically adjusts to maximum speed.
A/C: Touch to turn the A/C on or off. Use A/C with recirculated air for improved cooling performance and efficiency.
Turning Climate Control On and Off
Touch the button.
Turning Heated and Cooled Seats On and Off
Touch the button to view the various heated and cooled seat settings and off.
Turning Dual Zone Mode On and Off
Press the button to turn on the temperature control for the right side of the vehicle.
Turning Heated Outside Mirrors On and Off
Touch the button.
Turning Heated Windshield On and Off
Press the button to clear light ice and fog from the windshield. The heated windshield turns off after a short period of time.
Turning Heated Rear Window On and Off
Touch the button to clear light ice and fog from the rear window.
Turning the Heated Seats On and Off
Touch the button to view the various heated settings and off.
Turning the Steering Wheel Heater On and Off
Touch the button.
Turning Maximum Air Conditioning On and Off
Touch to set maximum cooling.
Recirculated air flows through the instrument panel outlets, the A/C turns on, and the blower motor is set to maximum speed.
Turning Maximum Defrost On and Off
Touch to set maximum defrost.
Air flows through the windshield defrost vents, and the blower motor is set to the highest speed.
You can also use this setting to prevent fogging and to clear a thin coating of ice from the windshield.
Turning Recirculated Air On and Off
Touch to switch between outside air and recirculated air.
Air currently in the vehicle is recirculated. This can reduce the time needed to cool the cabin when used with A/C and reduce unwanted odors from entering your vehicle.
Seat Ventilation On and Off
Touch to view the various ventilated seat settings and off.
Accessing Rear Climate Control
Touch to access additional rear climate control settings.
Rear Climate Control Lock Indicator
Touch the button.
When on, you can control rear passenger settings only through the front controls.
Rear Auto Mode On and Off
Press to turn on rear auto mode, then set the temperature.
Rear Climate Controlled Seats On and Off
Touch the button to view the various heated and cooled seat settings and off.
Rear Seat Heating On and Off
Touch the button to view the various heated settings and off.
Rear Seat Ventilation On and Off
Touch to view the various ventilated seat settings and off.
Test yourself
A quick Ford Explorer quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.