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  1. hbalek

    Moonroof wind deflector pics

    For 20 years I've had 4 vehicles with sunroofs. All except one were problem free. My 2013 MKZ had the big panaromic one piece glass roof and after 4 years started making a grinding noise. The dealership sent it to a specialist shop and it took 42 days for it to be diagnosed and repaired under...
  2. hbalek

    Real world mpg

    The more city driving you do, the more optimistic it is. The more highway driving the closer the estimate seems to be to reality. This has been my experience.
  3. hbalek

    Rattle Diagnosed: Not what you think ...

    Yep I've given up on the idea of fixing any random rattles and squeaks after almost 3 years of ownership. If something breaks I get it fixed.
  4. hbalek

    Back-up Camera Issues

    Back in March, my dealer flat out said if the software update doesn't solve the problem they will order me a new rear camera. So far for the past 4-5 months that seems to have been the solution, a new camera and updated software.
  5. hbalek

    Back-up Camera Issues

    It rarely goes blue anymore or get the message and if it happens it's only for 2 seconds. It has been almost 5 months for me since the camera was replaced.
  6. hbalek

    Anyone get frustrated with people thinking you are a cop?

    Yet they still slow down or get out of my way!
  7. hbalek

    Anyone get frustrated with people thinking you are a cop?

    Not necessarily, the largest suburban city police department near me uses silver cruisers and have done so for a while. The county uses an off white cream color and D.C. uses white. Some nearby jurisdictions are black or dark gray.
  8. hbalek

    2020 Explorer ST starting problem

    There is a difference. This problem is not cranking at all. It seems like an electrical or electronic/software issue. My problem with the incline and less than a quarter tank was fuel delivery. So it cranked but wouldn't start. Another time it stalled up hill with 3 gallons left and burned the...
  9. hbalek

    Anyone get frustrated with people thinking you are a cop?

    I'm noticing it more and more lately and mine is bright red!? I think they only see the black grill and think it's a cop or fire chief.
  10. hbalek

    Real world mpg

    That number is always over by 1.5-2.5 MPG than the actual MPG. You really maxed out at about 23 MPG.
  11. hbalek

    POLL: OEM 20" or 21" Wheels

    For me the 21 inch black wheels were a key selling point! I absolutely love the way they look. The street pack models are easier to recognize as an ST than the other ones.
  12. hbalek

    Auto Stop/Start in Sport Mode?

    What's funny is a mini-van even has a sport mode!? LOL
  13. hbalek

    Chrome on window switches

    I guess I was lucky with mine. Built 11/1/19 and almost 30,000 miles never had any switches peel. The driver's seat clicking and creaking is annoying as hell since the first 3,000 miles but I have not had it checked or fixed by the dealer yet.
  14. hbalek

    Chrome on window switches

    Mine is also almost 3 years old but I rarely open the windows. Literally just open the window in the drive thru or at the parking lot gate. I bet those who have peeling switches are using the switches several times a day whereas I use it less than once a day. Not making excuses for the cheaply...
  15. hbalek

    Back panel that covers storage area

    That panel area has a few nice hidden tricks. It can be stored on the lower level to make the area deeper, used as a carpeted lid for hidden compartment or rubber matt side. Also the side panels can be reversed as well or stored vertically to make storage pockets on either side.
  16. hbalek

    Interior lighting

    That's interesting! Did they bring it back in 2022? I know in 2021 many complained that it was removed.
  17. hbalek

    Spare tire area FULL of water after hard rain.

    I remember reading about this the first year I bought mine during 2020. I periodically check my spare tire area and so far in almost 3 years of ownership, I have had no water leaks. Here are links I found on the 2 forums and the 3 past discussions: (722) Keep your eye in the spare tire...
  18. hbalek

    Auto Stop/Start in Sport Mode?

    No the default in sport mode is ASS off. You can manually turn ASS on just like you can turn it off in other drive modes where ASS on is the default. This is normal according to the owner manual. Also the button allows you to go back and forth between ASS off and on as you wish. The next time...
  19. hbalek

    Rear end damage

    Sorry I meant I wish it automatically ENGAGED. Mine does auto disengage.
  20. hbalek

    Rear end damage

    I have used my ebrake since day one of ownership almost 3 years ago and it NEVER lunges or has problems engaging or disengaging the e-brake when parked. People really need to calm down about this e-brake thing. I wish mine automatically disengaged so I wouldn't have to remember to do it every...


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