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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.
2024 Ford Explorer ST, 4WDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Electrical Component Locations
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Accessory Drive - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Accessory Drive - 3.0L ECOBOOSTAccessory Drive - 3.3L DURATEC-V6Accessory Drive - 3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Automatic Transmission - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R60 (Specifications - Diagnosis & Testing)Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R60Automatic Transmission External Controls - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 MHTBody ClosuresClimate Control System - General Information (Specifications - Description & Operation)Cruise Control - Vehicles With: Adaptive Cruise Control With Lane CenteringElectric Powertrain Control - 3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP) (Description & Operation)Electric Powertrain Cooling - 3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Electronic Engine Controls - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Electronic Engine Controls - 3.0L ECOBOOSTElectronic Engine Controls - 3.3L DURATEC-V6/3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Engine Cooling - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine Cooling - 3.0L ECOBOOSTEngine Cooling - 3.3L DURATEC-V6Engine Cooling - 3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Engine Emission Control - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine Emission Control - 3.0L ECOBOOSTEngine Emission Control - 3.3L DURATEC-V6/3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Engine Ignition - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Engine Ignition - 3.0L ECOBOOSTEngine Ignition - 3.3L DURATEC-V6/3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Exhaust System - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Exhaust System - 3.0L ECOBOOSTExhaust System - 3.3L DURATEC-V6Exhaust System - 3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Fuel Charging And Controls - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Fuel Charging And Controls - 3.0L ECOBOOSTFuel Charging And Controls - 3.3L DURATEC-V6/3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Fuel Charging And Controls - Turbocharger - 3.0L ECOBOOSTHandles, Locks, Latches And Entry SystemsHigh Voltage Charging System (High Voltage Battery, Mounting And Cables) (Description & Operation)HornInformation And Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles With: Sync 3 (Description & Operation)Information And Entertainment System - General Information - Vehicles Without: Sync 3Intake Air Distribution And Filtering - 2.3L ECOBOOST (201KW/273PS)Intake Air Distribution And Filtering - 3.0L ECOBOOSTIntake Air Distribution And Filtering - 3.3L DURATEC-V6/3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Lane Keeping SystemMULTIFUNCTION Electronic ModulesOEM Component Harness Location Charts By ComponentsOEM Component Harness Location Charts By ConnectorsOEM Component Harness Location ViewsParking AidParking Aid - Vehicles With: Active Park AssistParking Aid - Vehicles With: Parking Aid CameraParking Brake And ActuationPassive Anti-Theft System (Pats) - Vehicles With: Keyless Vehicle SystemPedestrian Alert SystemPerimeter Anti-Theft AlarmRear Climate ControlRear SuspensionSide And Rear VisionStarting System - 3.3L DURATEC-V6 - Hybrid (BP)Supplemental Climate ControlSupplemental Restraint System (Description & Operation)Transmission Cooling - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R60Transmission Cooling - 10-Speed Automatic Transmission - 10R80 MHT
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.