Supplementary Restraints System -> General Information on Radio Frequencies for Your Ford Explorer SUV Sixth Generation (2012-2020)

Keys and Remote Controls  
Note: If you are in range, the remote control  
GENERAL INFORMATION ON  
RADIO FREQUENCIES  
will operate if you press any button  
unintentionally.  
Note: The remote control contains sensitive  
electrical components. Exposure to moisture  
or impact may cause permanent damage.  
This device complies with Part 15 of the  
FCC Rules and with Industry Canada  
license-exempt RSS standard(s).  
Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions: (1) This device may not cause  
harmful interference, and (2) This device  
must accept any interference received,  
including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
Intelligent Access (If Equipped)  
The system uses a radio frequency signal  
to communicate with your vehicle and  
authorize your vehicle to unlock when one  
of the following conditions are met:  
You activate the front exterior door  
handle switch.  
WARNING: Changes or  
modifications not expressively approved  
by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user's authority to operate  
the equipment. The term "IC:" before the  
radio certification number only signifies  
that Industry Canada technical  
You press the luggage compartment  
button.  
You press a button on the transmitter.  
If excessive radio frequency interference  
is present in the area or if the transmitter  
battery is low, you may need to  
specifications were met.  
mechanically unlock your door. You can  
use the mechanical key blade in your  
intelligent access key to open the driver  
door in this situation. See Remote  
Control (page 57).  
The typical operating range for your  
transmitter is approximately 33 ft (10 m).  
Vehicles with the remote start feature will  
have a greater range.  
One of the following could cause a  
decrease in operating range:  
Integrated Keyhead Transmitter  
Use the key blade to start your vehicle and  
unlock or lock the driver door from outside  
your vehicle. The integrated keyhead  
transmitter functions as a programmed  
ignition key that operates all the locks and  
starts your vehicle, as well as a remote  
control.  
Weather conditions.  
Nearby radio towers.  
Structures around the vehicle.  
Other vehicles parked next to your  
vehicle.  
The radio frequency used by your remote  
control can also be used by other radio  
transmitters, for example amateur radios,  
medical equipment, wireless headphones,  
wireless remote controls, cell phones,  
battery chargers and alarm systems. If the  
frequencies are jammed, you will not be  
able to use your remote control. You can  
lock and unlock the doors with the key.  
Note: Make sure to lock your vehicle before  
leaving it unattended.  
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Explorer (CTW), enUSA, Edition date: 202007, Second-Printing