Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
2011 Ford Explorer FWD V6-3.5LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Programming and Relearning
Mirror Synchronization - Exterior, Power Folding
General Procedure
1. NOTE: This procedure may need to be carried out when the RH (Right Hand), LH (Left Hand) or both power folding mirrors are partially folded in toward the door manually, and then folded inward using the power folding mirror control switch.
NOTE: Ten or more switch activations within 1 minute, or repeated folding/unfolding of the mirrors while holding the button down during full travel, may cause the system to disable the fold/unfold function to protect motors from overheating. Should this occur, wait approximately 3 minutes with the vehicle running and up to 10 minutes with the vehicle off, for the system to reset and power fold mirror function to return to normal.
NOTE: If both mirrors have been manually folded, the mirrors will not operate until a audible click is heard from both mirrors indicating both are re-synchronized.
Ignition ON.
2. Momentarily press the power fold button to activate power fold operation.
3. An audible "click" will be heard from the power mirrors indicating the RH (Right Hand) and LH (Left Hand) motors are synchronized together. (If the click is not heard, use the switch to fold the mirrors out, then in, until the click is heard).
4. Operate the mirrors to verify they are synchronized. If the mirrors are not synchronized, repeat steps 2 and 3.
Factory Service Tools
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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