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Gadgtfreek said:
Well, I was on the wait list, never got an email, and now they are open. Just poor decisions, like taking away the keypad in 2025.
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Least they heard the market and brought it back. Hopfully they’ll do the same for this.
 

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Yep.
 

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Todays e-mail from Ford Performance:

The ST SUV Experience, operated by Wheelhouse, will be limited to eligible 2025 Explorer STs only during the 2026 calendar year. All qualifying vehicle owners may register on the ST SUV Experience website.

For all 2026 ST owners, your experience will be offered by a new vendor beginning this year. For inquiries concerning specific program offerings or changes (e.g., questions about your 2026 model year or differences between program items), we kindly direct you to Ford for comprehensive information. You can reach Ford through the following channels:

Email: [email protected]
Call: (800) 367-3788

Please note that while we manage these programs, we do not possess detailed information about Ford's offerings or the reasons behind any changes. Your understanding in this matter is greatly appreciated.
 

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Registered for Park City! 18-19 June 2026 Can't wait........
 

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Gadgtfreek said:
Yep, mine came today.
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You have a 2025. All of us 2026 ST buyers, looks like we are shit out of luck.
 

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2BigDogs said:
You have a 2025. All of us 2026 ST buyers, looks like we are shit out of luck.
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@2BigDogs :

Most important, Welcome Aboard!!

Secondly, I'm hoping like the other late 2025's and model year 2026 owner members that FORD finds a way in it's future to re-open their ST SUV Diving Experience (Utah and or NC) for all of you.
 

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2BigDogs said:
You have a 2025. All of us 2026 ST buyers, it looks like we are shit out of luck.
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I was just replying to the post above me, Captain Obvious. I fully understand I bought a 2025, and if you look, I bought it in Sept, and did not get the invite until I posted about it.

If you pay attention to the entire thread, the discussion started with "maybe 2026 will get theirs later." I get you're pissed, but my post was 2 months ago.
 

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Gadgtfreek said:
I was just replying to the post above me, Captain Obvious. I fully understand I bought a 2025, and if you look, I bought it in Sept, and did not get the invite until I posted about it.

If you pay attention to the entire thread, the discussion started with "maybe 2026 will get theirs later." I get you're pissed, but my post was 2 months ago.
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Back in the day there was GT350 Track Attack, GT500 Track Attack, Mach 1 Track Attack, DH Track Attack, Explorer St Experience.... No more. Ford Performance Racing School in Charlotte, NC is now Wheelhouse Racing. Had so much fun at the Mach 1 Track Attack, was looking forward to the 2026 Explorer ST experience, but alas, it is no more. If your 2026 window sticker, for any vehicle, doesn't show a Ford Performance invite, you're not going without paying. Too many recalls and Ford needs to save money??
 

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I think it is safe to say that FORD is currently experiencing a serious $$$ flow problem now with their declining sales across the truck, electric vehicles and Mustang lines.
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Is it even mentioned on the window sticker on the '26s?
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Unfortunately, nope.

Edit: Also unfortunately for me, the sales manager told my wife and I, "Of course there will be the Explorer Experience for the 26 model year." At the time he said that my wife (yeah, it's her car) said she didn't care about driving fast on any track. :oops::rolleyes::confused:
 

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Awesome.

And I'm sure Ford reduced MSRP to offset the elimination of the program in addition to some of the removed features on the '26? (sarcasm)
 

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Mustang5L5 said:
Awesome.

And I'm sure Ford reduced MSRP to offset the elimination of the program in addition to some of the removed features on the '26? (sarcasm)
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I would call this "SrinkFlation", because we are getting less and less for the same price.
 

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2026 Ford Explorer ST buyers, has anyone else received an invitation for the new Ford Explorer ST driving experience? Located in 3 new locations! It looks like a one day event now with no lodging included.
 

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I received my invitation and I took was surprised that it changed to the new locations and that lodging was not covered like in previous years. I was a little disappointed.
 

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Polizi212 said:
I received my invitation and I took was surprised that it changed to the new locations and that lodging was not covered like in previous years. I was a little disappointed.
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But you, of course, noticed the huge decrease in price for the 2026s passed back to new ST owners. :ROFLMAO::LOL::unsure::whistle:
 

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