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  1. Gadgtfreek

    They are updating the oil drain plug at parts department

    I've been reading up on them for the last hour. Seems like it holds up well. I do remember in, probably eight oil changes, the local shop did charge me for one on my Edge ST. So they must have seen something to replace it that particular time.
  2. Gadgtfreek

    They are updating the oil drain plug at parts department

    OK. I haven't seen that on an oil change charge, so it makes me wonder are shops not putting a new one in every time.
  3. Gadgtfreek

    They are updating the oil drain plug at parts department

    Can someone give me the CliffsNotes on this? I do not know much about this part, but I've seen a lot of complaints. I let a local tire and brake shop do my oil changes (very reputable shop), so I'm not up to speed on these composite drain pans and plugs.
  4. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    No, my photo is exactly how it was. I just made sure the bracket and the coolant line elbow have about a 1/8-1/4" gap, and then tightened the hell out of the frame bolt.
  5. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Perfect, thanks. I tried going over the one line, but that wasn't happening (right by the PCV). So I went under and it barely made it lol. The only issue, is one day changing the PCV, but thats a few years away if then.
  6. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Catch can. I think the PCV valve line might be a bit too short—I barely managed to clip it in. I’m going to send them a photo and ask about it; maybe it was cut just a little short during manufacturing. Other than that, I’m curious to see what it looks like after a couple thousand miles. Nice...
  7. Gadgtfreek

    Per Ford, No future upgrades to Bluecruise

    OK, so I did some research — the 2026 model gets auto lane change. Personally (and maybe I have trust issues), I’m fine without it. I actually like having control and just bumping the blinker stalk to change lanes. You don’t even have to press it all the way to lock it in blink, just the three...
  8. Gadgtfreek

    Weird miles to the gallon

    This one is definitely more reactive than what I’ve seen in other models. In the past, the range estimate seemed to be based more on your average from the last fill-up, but this one adjusts constantly based on current driving. That’s fine—it actually seems to do its job pretty well. When I first...
  9. Gadgtfreek

    Per Ford, No future upgrades to Bluecruise

    It really works well. It keeps me sane in daily traffic. My 2019 edge wasn’t near as smooth braking and following. This thing is great.
  10. Gadgtfreek

    Per Ford, No future upgrades to Bluecruise

    I guess I still don’t understand what else it does? I went into this thinking it didn’t do self lane change but it does which is was gladly surprised it. I mean I guess it doesn’t turn the blinker itself, but once you bump it it keeps the blinker on until it finishes the change. And it drives...
  11. Gadgtfreek

    Per Ford, No future upgrades to Bluecruise

    I've only used it once, but it was about 75 miles on I-20/59 in north Miss and Alabama. It worked fine. I set it at 80, and use the blinker to auto-change lanes. What else does it need to do, or is it missing? I use the adaptive stop and go cruise daily on my way home, due to crappy traffic, and...
  12. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    First oil change, rotate and alignment. Good ole full syn 5W-30 Valvoline.
  13. Gadgtfreek

    2021 ST, One of the best vehicles I have owned

    Look, we all get that they are fast, but Tesla interiors are trash, and that make-noise nonsense is ridiculous. We bought these cars for a reason. And yeah, drag race me a few times and turn your heater off to make it home, I'll enjoy my 20-gallon tank. Nothing battery-powered compares to...
  14. Gadgtfreek

    Fuel octane?

    These debates always amuse me. They were common in Mustang forums too. To get Ford's advertised power, run the highest octane you can. People buy models with GT, ST, or Sport in the name, then complain about cents per gallon. I'm not aiming this at anyone here, I just don't get it. I haven't run...
  15. Gadgtfreek

    2026 Ford Explorer Replaces Vista Roof With Fixed Glass Option

    I don't want them, and I'm glad they're not there. I've experienced the frustration of having the Ford electric roof top window shade fail when the clips fall out. It took a Lincoln dealer two months and three attempts to get it working again. It's a frustrating feature that I don't want. Dont...
  16. Gadgtfreek

    40-55 mph pulse vibration

    Agree. My 6spd in the 2012 F150 was fine; it was tuned too. Just helped its shifting some but it was a tank. My 2021 GT with the 10R80 was hit or miss. In sport, it shifted really hard. So far this 10r60 in 2025 has been great. Smooth, almost feels like a CVT at times, which was their goal, I...
  17. Gadgtfreek

    40-55 mph pulse vibration

    I think they went through some rough patches, especially in introducing their 10spd transmissions and getting the PTUs to where they needed to be. My 8spd in the 2019 was OK, not great. The PTU had no drain plug LMAO.
  18. Gadgtfreek

    40-55 mph pulse vibration

    Ive seen this on my 2012 F150, 2017 Expedition and my 2019 Edge ST AWD. Not sure if it's these aluminum driveshafts or what, but it is a recurring issue.


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