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    Tuning for dummies

    Yes. shifts are now fast and firm. You can really tell the difference if you manual shift a lot because you know exactly when the shift is being requested. When in manual shift also, it will stay in gear when you get on throttle rather than downshift. It will still upshift when you hit...
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    Tuning for dummies

    I am saying whatever tune you get will be running for all modes (eco, normal, sport, slippery, trail, etc). I have Livernois and they caution you not to tow on their performance tune. They have another tune for towing but you have to spend a few minutes to load that tune.
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    Tuning for dummies

    Whatever tune you're using affects all modes. To me, the transmission tuning that can be done is just as important as the engine tuning. Also, if you do any towing, some of the performance tunes are not recommended for towing and you should switch over to a tow-friendly tune when you tow...
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    Sync Screen Glitching/Flickering

    Reminds me of the TSB: FORD TSB #SSM 49245 Some 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 30-Sep-2020 may experience an intermittent or constant blank/black screen on the center infotainment display due the low voltage differential signaling (LVDS) cable at the SYNC accessory protocol...
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    No CD player,. but flash drive

    Since the days of streaming, I haven't ripped too many CDs to MP3 but let me just say that you definitely should back up your library to a 2nd or even 3rd source.
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    License plate bracket

    bumperplugs.com. You certainly can DIY if you have the time and inclination.
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    License plate bracket

    They are just plastic rivets. Some drill the centers out. I just took a flat head screwdriver and pryed off the edge. Either way works. The holes are 1/4".
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    Sport Mode - Maual Always on / available?

    You can use the the shift paddles any time in any mode. After a few seconds, it will revert back to automatic.
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    Found the fix for the rear window air noise

    I don't think that trim is replaceable on it's own. I had a piece of torn weatherstrip and B-pillar trim that needed fixing. Imagine my surprise when the window weatherstrip and quarter rear window was all one unit that needed replaced. Needless to say, that is a significant chunk of the door...
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    Dog barriers with captains chairs?

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QTYM5LW/ref=sspa_dk_detail_1?psc=1&pd_rd_i=B07QTYM5LW&pd_rd_w=hefY4&pf_rd_p=7d37a48b-2b1a-4373-8c1a-bdcc5da66be9&pd_rd_wg=rPJp6&pf_rd_r=DNXKC01WKXM4J1369QNY&pd_rd_r=33fcdf26-ad22-4625-bff2-d28a73f09f96&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExRVNVRVQxNzhNQVpaJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkP...
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    More dealer hackery

    Maybe just me, but I always look for damage after visit to the dealer before I leave the lot. I probably wouldn't have caught the damage you describe. Sorry to hear.
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    Brake caliper upgrades?

    https://fordauthority.com/2019/07/2020-ford-explorer-st-street-track-packages-explained/ I personally would not consider an ST without the Street package.
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    New guy, 2020 vs 2021?

    2021 vs 2020 are really small differences. Like some black glossy trim on the inside instead of cheap-looking plastic. The roof rails are now optional. Everything else is basically the same. That said, it makes sense that 2021 benefits from "fixes" to the 2020 production that have been...
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    What would you have purchased if there were no Explorer ST?

    I think the 2022 Acura MDX Type S will need a second look if in the market next year. Turbo V6 making 355HP, 354 ft lb. Much better looking inside and out than the outgoing MDX.
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    Driver Lower Seat Panel - Outboard Side

    I don't know if your seats are constructed differently but I pushed down hard on both passenger side seat and drivers side--there is minimal or no pressure applied to the plastic trim at all. The seat cushion is pretty firm and it almost feels like there is a solid floor before any pressure...
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    Roof rack cross bars?

    pretty sure 2019 and older crossbars are NOT compatible with 2020.
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    JACK POINTS

    There is no front center jack point. The rear differential can be used for the rear.
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    Sync 4 Upgrade for 2020 Explorer

    Carplay2Air is a relabelled Carlinkit AFAIK. There is a new Carlinkit v. 2.0 which has some hardware improvements. I've had it 2 weeks now and it works fairly well. I made sure it worked and then updated the dongle. Everything went smoothly. For the most part it works fairly well. The nice...
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    Sync 3 software update downloading

    Could be the map update if you haven't done that. It should be NA119.


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