Recent content by KCM

My best advice is to do a lot of reading on this site. Lots of info on changes during the years. But don't get scared when you hear of problems. Those are actually the small minority. Rarely do you see people posting saying their vehicle is perfect and great, which is the majority, only when...

For reference, here are links to info on the B&O system in the 2020 to 2024 model years: Ford Explorer B_O_2022_Explorer_English_US.pdf I'm guessing they moved the speakers from the doors to the "fabric-wrapped acoustic sound bar" on the dash.

I would say yes that the plug is not fully screwed in. There is a definite stop when it is fully screwed into the pan, and you will feel a slight snap when you unscrew it. I screw mine in by hand but have to use pliers to get it loosened. As for one time use, I would say no. They are pretty...

The passive entry system is one of the first things that glitches when the battery is going bad. Voltage drops too low and they start to work erratically. A problem related to other models as well, such as the Fusion. That would be the first thing I would have the dealer check.

Ford really dumbed down the location option on FordPass. A year or so ago it would give you essentially live updates of the vehicle location when you refreshed the screen. With one of the last updates, it only shows the "last" location and don't think it updates until you restart the vehicle...

2nd that on the first year of redesigns, and not just Fords. Usually best to get the year after the redesign, or at least a late production first year. My dad bought an early production 1995 Mercury Mystique and it was plagued with recalls and issues. By mid-year Ford made some changes to...

For the ST, roof rails were standard for 2020, optional in 2021 and 2022, then standard again in 2023 and 2024 according to the order guides. Probably made optional due to the pandemic for some reason. The crossbars were always accessories. I have read a thread about an owner taking their...

Could it have something to do with the security system and not recognizing the key fob? When you say the push button start will not work and you have to use the key fob to start it, and when you say it shuts off when you put it into drive, sounds like it is not seeing the fob. Have you tried...

When this generation came out in 2020, the seats and 14 speaker B&O were in a separate Technology package, along with the larger touchscreen. The sunroof was a stand-alone option on the ST. So it is nothing new. I can definitely see that the seats would not be wanted by everybody and just...

Don't ever rule out tires as a source of noise or vibration, even though they may not have many miles on them or are not that old. Over the years, have had many issues with tires in both areas. Have had balancing issues many times with different brands either from the installer not doing it...

Same here. My 2020 is red and has the machined aluminum wheels with black pockets. I like when the wheels stand out rather than blending in like black wheels do on the Explorers. I have grey wheels similar to the 2025 Explorers on my red Fusion Sport and I think it looks great. It will sound...

Doesn't the tow screen in the cluster have a temperature gauge for the transmission? If so, would be an easy check to see if the temperature is high when it starts to jerk.

The line between AWD and FWD/4X4 is pretty blurred today. Originally 4WD was the rugged offroad driving all four wheels mechanical drivetrain, the first grandaddy system. High range, low range, and 2WD. Then AWD came around, which seemed to be used when cars started driving all four wheels...

I bought one from Zeigler Ford a few years ago for my Fusion V6 Sport. They had the best price at the time, but the plans have gone up a lot in price since then. I used some FordPass reward points to help pay for it. You definitely need to shop around, and most have online calculators for...

From what I understand it is a point in production where changes are made, many times half-way through the year's production. These usually include adding or deleting options and features, changing the way options are packaged, trim changes, and price changes. I suppose it could also be minor...