Recent content by KCM

Why not just use Motorcraft 5W-30 oil as recommended by Ford. It is readily available and priced affordably.

Weird things start happening when the batteries start dying on these new vehicles. On my Dad's 2018 Fusion Sport, one of the first glitches with a bad battery is that the passive entry will not work on all doors except the drivers. Also affects the seat memory. On his 2018 and my 2019, if the...

I bet it comes down to the installer. Took my wheels off and took my takeoffs to Sam's Club for new tires. Big mistake. Luckily they did not scratch the outside of the wheel, which is pristine, but did scratch up the backside some which I had to touch up. I went to put them on and noticed...

My windshield had been replaced before I got, and luckily they installed the heated windshield. To see if it is heated, take a flashlight and shine it along the bottom edge of the windshield around the windshield wiper in the dark area. If heated, you will be able to see the heater grids. I'm...

Not so. My Dad's 2018 Fusion Sport and my 2019 have never had a recall. Recalls get blown out of proportion sometimes. While some are big safety concerns, such as air bags, brake, or major engine problems, others are just minor or problems that most cars won't have. Preventative recalls. My...

That is the way it is working now. When I did the configurator last week and changed the 2nd row seat, it said the bench required 4WD and the captain's required RWD. It would not let me select captain's chairs with 4WD (or bench with RWD). Must have been a glitch in the configurator they have...

Was messing around with the ST build on the Ford side and saw a couple interesting facts. First there is a discount for the Panoramic Fixed Glass Roof if the Sun and Sound package is chosen. Doesn't say what it is. Why? And second, 2nd row captain's chairs are only available with RWD. If...

Last weekend one of the sensors came up with a fault and stopped sensing on my 2020. It is 6 years old. Glad to hear that it is likely the battery dead in the sensor and not some other issue. Surprised they only last around 5 years. My 2019 Fusion sensors are still working fine, though I...

The brake shields are also different, but have read the ones for the smaller brakes can be modified to fit. They are not simple to swap from what I've read.

One other change: Active Park Assist was deleted in 2025 as either standard or an option. Was available from 2020-2024.

Looked at the order guide and just see that the "Wireless Charger Credit" has been deleted. I see this was an "option" in 2025 when the feature was not available. Don't know why they would get rid of the charger, at least on higher trim levels, when they specifically designed the dash for it.

Here is a post I made a while back on differences which should get you started. The entire thread should be helpful. Was ready to buy 2022 ST but had issue with perimeter sensors…..year ?? | Explorer ST Forum One change to note for 2026 is it sounds like they are getting rid of the opening...

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...