Ford Explorer Quiz
Safety

Passive Anti-Theft System

In this manual: Safety
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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SecuriLock®

The system is an engine immobilizer system. It is designed to help prevent the engine from starting unless a coded key programmed for your vehicle is used. Using an incorrect key may prevent the engine from starting. A message may appear in the information display.

If you cannot start the engine with a properly coded key, a malfunction has occurred and a message may appear in the information display.

Automatic Arming

The vehicle arms immediately after the ignition is turned off.

Automatic Disarming

Turning the ignition on with a coded key disarms the vehicle.

Spare Keys

The integrated key head transmitter functions as a programmed ignition key, controls all locks, starts the vehicle, and operates as a remote transmitter.

The Intelligent Access key functions as a programmed key, controls the driver door lock, and activates Intelligent Access with Push-Button Start, as well as operating as a remote transmitter.

If your programmed transmitters or standard SecuriLock coded keys (head transmitters only, built-in) are lost or stolen, and you do not have an additional coded key, you will need to have the vehicle towed to an authorized dealer. You will need to have the key codes erased from your vehicle and new coded keys programmed.

Keep the additional programmed key away from the vehicle in a safe place to prevent any inconvenience. Contact an authorized dealer to purchase additional or replacement keys.

Programming a Spare Intelligent Access Key

See an authorized dealer to program additional keys for your vehicle.

Test yourself

A quick Ford Explorer quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.