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  1. hbalek

    Does Wi-Fi stay connected

    Sometimes my OCD makes me do things the difficult way so that's why I opted to use WiFi. It also depends on your signal strength. My driveway is about 50 feet away from my house so the speed isn't great. Most of the time I use USB and literally by the time you arrive at your destination...
  2. hbalek

    Does Wi-Fi stay connected

    It does stay connected for as long as possible but in my experience less than an hour at a time with the engine off. It took weeks for me to download the latest version of Sync. Next update I'm not using WiFi.
  3. hbalek

    Exhaust smell

    I never received a recall letter but had it inspected and replaced under warranty.
  4. hbalek

    Exhaust smell

    Mine got worse and worse since the first year and at 3 years had my catalytic converter replaced on the driver's side. Now I'm happy to report no more exhaust smell even on cold days.
  5. hbalek

    Exhaust on Cold Startup

    Mine got worse and worse since the first year and at 3 years had my catalytic converter replaced on the driver's side. Now I'm happy to report no more exhaust smell even on cold days.
  6. hbalek

    The "Space GhoST" has lost its powers....

    This happened to me last year on a hot day. Electrical system went totally dead. A cop jump started it and I drove straight to the dealer. They replaced the battery under warranty. I didn't need a tow truck luckily. Those are usually a bad experience especially since COVID. The wait is longer...
  7. hbalek

    Air Recirculation button

    Maybe cuz I never use the recirc button.
  8. hbalek

    Standing Water in Rear Tail Lights

    For my 2020 with 34K miles, I just purchased the FordProtect Premium for 7 years/85K miles $100 deductible with first day rental but without the lighting coverage. I paid $1525 on Cyber Monday from Anderson & Koch Ford in MN. This was the best price I could find online. I wonder if it's too late...
  9. hbalek

    Air Recirculation button

    I've never had this problem but I always leave mine in AUTO mode year round.
  10. hbalek

    Reverse Views on the Upgraded 10.1 Screen

    I agree! This has been discussed ad nauseam here since 2019 and Ford has done nothing to change it so far. It's really sad but you get used to it! I did a little mock up myself:
  11. hbalek

    Interior Rattles

    I drove a loaner Edge ST and Ecosport and both had fewer if any rattles.
  12. hbalek

    Interior Rattles

    Yeah welcome to the club! I hate to say this but it only gets worse. I have 34K miles.
  13. hbalek

    The dreaded cup holder issue stuck!

    Weird! I have used my cupholders in the front every day since 3 years ago and never noticed anything loose. The only problem i have is if you spill anything on the LED lights they short out. Luckily in my case, they start working again once it dries out in the hot sun.
  14. hbalek

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    I have also not seen smoke after start on mine. My 2013 MKZ started to do this intermittently before I traded it in at 80K miles. I recall it was bluish white smoke.
  15. hbalek

    Smoking on startup after sitting

    I just had this done on mine. The driver side cat was replaced and no more loud noise and exhaust fumes at cold start. I had put up with this for over a year or more. I feel like I traded in an old vehicle for a brand new one! I have just over 33,000 miles on mine. Sometimes you just have to...
  16. hbalek

    Park brake automatically on

    Because they usually have laptops and other equipment where the center console is located.
  17. hbalek

    Park brake automatically on

    That is correct any push button or rotary controlled transmission has this feature for safety. I don't think any of the gear shift traditional style levers can put themselves into park.
  18. hbalek

    Help with indicator light for heat/ac power

    My 2020 does not have a light above the power button. Every other button has a light under or above it.
  19. hbalek

    Explorer ST #3 is here @ whoosh motorsports

    It's my first red vehicle ever and my first SUV and not a sedan so it was a big change for me! Love it!
  20. hbalek

    Explorer ST #3 is here @ whoosh motorsports

    Same here wanted Atlas Blue but fell in love with Rapid Red!


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