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.
2018 Ford Explorer PlatinumFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Four-Wheel Drive Systems
- Description And Operation
- Four-Wheel Drive Systems - Overview
- Four-Wheel Drive Systems - System Operation and Component Description
- System Operation
- System Diagram
- Network Message Chart
- Spare Tire And Mismatched Tire Sizes
- AWD Control And Fault Indicators
- Heat Protection - Rear Drive Unit (RDU)
- Heat Protection - Power Transfer Unit
- AWD Bar Code Identification
- Automatic Torque Coupling Configuration Bar Code Label Location 2.3L, 3.5L/3.7L Engine
- Automatic Torque Coupling Configuration
- AWD Drive Cycle
- Component Description
- System Operation
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Four-Wheel Drive Systems
- DTC Charts
- Symptom Chart
- Pinpoint Tests
- Pinpoint Test A : AWD (All-Wheel Drive) System Functional Test
- Pinpoint Test B : P182B, P182C, P182D
- Pinpoint Test C : DTC P187B
- Pinpoint Test D : DTC P188B
- Pinpoint Test E : AWD (All-Wheel Drive) Information Circuits Fault
- Pinpoint Test F : Vehicle Binds In A Turn Or Resists Turning/Pulsates Or Shudders In A Straight Line
- Pinpoint Test G : P183D, P183F
- Four-Wheel Drive Systems
- General Procedures
- Removal And Installation
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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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