Recent content by Bucephalus

I have 61k on my '21 and still loving it. Will need to replace the OEM tires soon. Any suggestions?

I just confirmed with a local Ford dealer that a single headlight assembly (left or right) for my 2021 Explorer ST cost $2,330.00 ($4,660.00/pair) and are special order. Page 342 of my 2021 Explorer Owner’s Manual (lower left under LED Lamps) says “LED lamps are not serviceable Items. See an...

My lease will be up in a few months so I was pleasantly surprised to discover that my lease agreement's residual value vs. fair market valuation is remarkably in my favor. I’ll probably buy it at lease end.

Standard practice with mine is turning that silly feature off when I start the car.

Issue-That goofy razor-blade thin spare tire has to go. Out of common sense and safety I bought a full size wheel & tire and just toss it in the back on long trips...store it when home. Fix-the Explorer Intercepter takes a full sized spare in the same well. You sacrifice the 3rd row, but...

Taking your eyes off the road to navigate down thru the menu to change the screen is dangerous. This is where Lincoln is ahead of Ford with a simple physical button right next to the radio volume knob. Tap it once to go to the calm screen and twice to darken the whole screen. Way better safety &...

Roger that, however there are many times I just want it off entirely.

My bad...it’s the center screen I wish to darken while driving.

Issue-The location of and access to the battery is sub-par. Fix-Provide red/black remote jumper cable terminals (brass) located near the grill like Jeep does on their Cherokee’s. Issue-Wiper blades can freeze to the base of the windshield in winter. Fix-Follow the Lincoln example of building...

If you believe Ford scored a home run with the 6th gen 2020 Explorer re-design, what could be done with the car’s current configuration/design to achieve a grand-slam. What could Ford do to quantum-leap all competitors around these price points? Please contribute with your ideas. Rules: Any...

I've had a few brawls with Ford regarding my 2021 ST. Encountered some bizarre manufacturing practices and discovered items plainly left off (against my vehicles build plan). Confronted Ford and was given the worst low-quality BS answers (must think we customers are all idiots). However, I must...

Just checked, the rear diff on my 2021 ST has both bolts thru the crossmember into the diff. So no issues so far. Maybe the bolts themselves will fail? Grade 8 replacements please.

UPDATE: Completed the 2nd trip to the dealer for the blue screen camera recall so they could replace the entire imaging unit. So far so good.

Update: My ST’s round 1 rear camera recall fix failed and now must have a whole new module installed. I’ll keep you posted BTW-My neighbor’s 2021 Explorer Limited has been at the dealer for over 3 weeks now due to an dashboard airbag light that will not go out. Freaky huh!

While creeping along in stop and go traffic yesterday this “PARK AID FAULT” message appeared with the OK button option. Of course shutting off the car and opening the drivers door resets everything. I haven’t seen it again. Anyone else encounter this?