Recent content by nyuk98GT

Big Dummy, I suggest that you call Customer Service at Borla and explain that you have a Borla resonator that has a crack and you want to replace the resonator only. The worst they can say is 'no'. Another option is to grind the crack and TIG weld it (prettier than MIG). Of course, if you...

Redvalk, Thanks for the link. It looks more truck-like and F-150-like with F O R D across the grille. I do like the slight flare around the wheel opening with a smaller width of plastic trim. The thin tailight band and the lower tailights(?) are not very attractive, imo, and the bottom of...

Redvalk, Bling is nice to have and sets a vehicle apart from another. Bluecruise was a 90-day trial and Ford sent me reminders about expiry. I didn't use it but one of my pals (F-150) likes it and says it does a decent job on the interstate. Some here have mentioned that Bluecruise...

Redvalk, Welcome back. Good info contribution! Any modifications planned for the new ST?

@Nianiamh, I have not checked but can the change interval be set by the owner? If 6,650 miles is 72% life then the interval is around 15,000 km which seems really, really long to use the same 6 quarts in a turbo engine (imho). The snow must be just about gone in Winnipeg now so it's finally...

Jamesalee, Welcome, fellow Missourian. Yes, this site has a great group posting all sorts of interesting, informative, helpful, and often entertaining stuff. When you have a (starting) list of mods, please share. Maybe you'll skip the list and dive into the mods immediately. Either way...

Turbo Ski-Doo, "Lake Placid" was a great B-grade horror movie. Any chance you were an extra (maybe a cameo??)? :D

Everybody is entitled to have a crazy thought once in a while. ".. I thought I liked my old Rapid Red better, but...". [histerical]

Rongold, Welcome to THE best Explorer forum. You will feel right at home here - the Active is in the same vein as the ST - athletic and capable. Consider your Explorer as a canvas upon which you will create your masterpiece. Or, at least, add some tasteful and necessary (sorry, FoMoCo)...

Bronco2Fan, Link: UPR oil drain plugs You're right that their site does not list them for 202x STs but the plugs fit Broncos and F150s so they will fit STs. HTH.

Stanv03, Welcome aboard. You'll really enjoy the ST - it handles well and has lots of pep. And it is very comfy and spacious for everything you need to carry. The aftermarket has a bevy of parts and this forum has the resources you need to evaluate what is needed to meet your...

GearHead_1, That's one of their "speed" plugs - very nice! Does it use the 'wave washer' or does it lock on another way? I'd be concerned about losing the little dust cover. I would order a spare or two since I am sure that I would eventually drop it onto the garage floor, it would bounce...

Howdy, DSGR, I have looked at the UPR drain plugs and like the simplest one - it has a cap without the quarter-turn drain and hose fitting features that most of them have. But the OEM plug was easy to loosen and tighten, it stays in plays, and it is designed to drain the oil (slowly so...

@DSGR, You're welcome. Yes, the plug is plastic. It did not take much torque to loosen it (the tabs will flex over the stops). Even though the hex protrusion has a slot for a screwdriver, it is safer (imho) to use a socket - more surface area to spread the applied force and less chance of...

Fellow STers, Today I did the first oil change with 1,137 miles on the clock. Filled with Mobil 1 5W-30 and a Motorcraft filter. I put in 6 quarts as a start and will check the level after a drive tomorrow. FWIW, the drain plug (2026) has a 10 or 11 mm bolt head in the center and it was...