Ford Explorer Quiz
Park Aid

Front Parking Aid

In this manual: Park Aid
Introduction — 10At a Glance — 3Child Safety — 11Seat Belts — 10Personal Safety System™ — 1Supplemental Restraint System — 10Pedestrian Protection — 1911 Assist — 3Keys and Remote Controls — 10MyKey™ — 8Doors & Locks — 9Liftgate — 7Safety — 3Steering Wheel — 11Wipers and Washers — 5Lighting — 13Automatic High Beam Control — 3Windows and Mirrors — 6Instrument Cluster — 4Information Displays — 4Climate Control — 6Cabin Air Quality — 2Seats — 9Garage Door Opener — 2Auxiliary Power Points — 3Storage Compartments — 2Starting and Stopping the Engine — 5Unique Driving Characteristics — 4Fuel and Refueling — 8Engine Emission Control — 3High-Voltage Battery — 1Infection Transmission — 8All-Wheel Drive Vehicle — 1Brakes — 5Reverse Brake Assist — 4Traction Control — 1Stability Control — 3Hill Descent Control — 3Park Aid — 8Cruise Control — 4Adaptive Cruise Control — 19Driver Assistance — 12Drive Mode Control — 4Loading — 6Tow/Haul — 6Driving Tips — 5Roadside Emergencies — 8Customer Assistance — 9Fuses — 3Maintenance — 21Vehicle Care — 12Wheels and Tires — 8Capacities and Specifications — 16Connectivity — 3Wi-Fi Hotspot — 3Audio System — 6SYNC™ 3 — 14Accessories — 1Ford Protect — 1Scheduled Maintenance — 5Appendices — 4
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The sensors are located on the front bumper.

The sensors are active when the transmission is in any position other than Park (P). When the Parking Aid system emits an audible warning, the audio system may reduce the volume. Adjust the volume as needed.

A warning tone sounds when your vehicle approaches an object. As your vehicle gets closer to an object, the tone frequency increases. The warning tone sounds continuously when an object is within 12 in (30 cm) of the front bumper.

The system turns off when the vehicle speed reaches 8 km/h.

The sensor detection range is up to 28 in (70 cm) from the center of the bumper.

When the transmission is in Reverse (R), the system detects objects when your vehicle is moving at low speed or when an object, such as another vehicle moving at low speed, is moving toward your vehicle. When you stop the vehicle, the audible warning turns off after two seconds.

When the transmission is in any forward gear, the system provides audible warnings when your vehicle is moving and an object is within the detection zone. When you stop the vehicle, the audible warning turns off after two seconds, and the visual warning turns off after four seconds.

If the system detects a malfunction, a warning message appears in the information display.

Object Distance Indicator (if equipped)

The system shows object distance through the information display.

  • As the distance to the object decreases, the indicator segments illuminate and move toward the vehicle icon.
  • If no object is detected, the distance indicator segments are displayed in gray.

When shifting into any forward gear, the system provides audible warnings and a visual indication when your vehicle is moving at approximately 5 mph (8 km/h) or below and the system detects an object within the detection zone. When you stop your vehicle, the audible warnings stop after two seconds, and the visual indication stops after four seconds.

When shifting into Neutral (N), the system provides a visual indication only if your vehicle is moving at approximately 8 km/h or below. For example, your vehicle is moving down a slope and the system detects a moving object toward your vehicle. When you stop the vehicle, the visual indication turns off after four seconds.

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