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  1. hbalek

    High Mileage Explorer STs check in!

    I have 54K miles and it was built 11/1/19. I'm on my third transfer case, second rear differential, rebuilt transmission at 24K miles, fuel pump at 10K miles, not to mention the front CV axle boots, on third rear camera, second catalytic converter, bad battery at 19 months, new rear defrost...
  2. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    My rear differential and transfer case/ptu were replaced back in early June at about 50,000 miles. The transfer case failed again just 3 months later. I think the differential is bad again too.
  3. hbalek

    Wiper Nuts

    Guilty as charged! I love driving in the rain just to use the wipers!
  4. hbalek

    AWD Module Calibration

    I do not have Forscan. I've driven it about 400 miles since the second PTU replacement and it seems to be deteriorating. The power transfer is rough and there's loud shuddering and grinding noises. At this point the only thing I can think of that hasn't been replaced is the drive-shaft and if...
  5. hbalek

    Interior Rattles

    Mine's been a rattle box since day one and has only gotten worse. Some of the squeaks and rattles are also intermittent.
  6. hbalek

    AWD Module Calibration

    Ever since I had the half-shaft speed sensor replaced, then the FADA TSB 23-174 performed, it started driving worse and worse. Three months ago, I had the rear differential replaced along with the transfer case/PTU replaced. It drove ok for a few weeks, then started shuddering whenever the front...
  7. hbalek

    Start/Stop Eliminator in 2025 ST

    How do they explain other brands especially the Germans ASS can be turned off and stays off after restarting. Why is Ford different?
  8. hbalek

    Bad rear Diff bearing

    I've had the front axle disconnect actuator replaced, then the rear differential replaced and transfer case replaced twice in the past 6 months all under powertrain warranty before my 5 year/60K miles warranty expires in December. I'm currently at 53,500 miles. I have no mods or tunes. I don't...
  9. hbalek

    Drivers side front window

    My 2013 MKZ had this problem for years. I used to fix it myself. Explorer has had it maybe once or twice, if that, in 5 years.
  10. hbalek

    2020 - Help Identify a Possible Problem

    What's the CC? Catalytic Converter?
  11. hbalek

    Unauthorized work led to damaged vehicle

    Exactly! I was at a hotel couple weeks ago, didn't get a receipt at checkout like I normally do and they charged me for parking even though I ubered everywhere and didn't have a car! LOL Got a refund. Hopefully, this will work out in the end like my experiences.
  12. hbalek

    Unauthorized work led to damaged vehicle

    My dealer has been excellent mostly but one time they scuffed the front bumper in the carwash bay. I pointed it out. They reviewed the security camera footage and repaired it with no hassles and was provided a loaner. Good thing there was a recording of the time at the dealership otherwise it...
  13. hbalek

    Unauthorized work led to damaged vehicle

    You have a Powertrain Warranty for 5 years/60K miles.
  14. hbalek

    Maps only shows on half screen or not at all

    Yeah I had that happen when my memory was really low due to the bad software update. Sync version 23188 solved all of my many annoying issues.
  15. hbalek

    Sync 3.4 Issues

    If you're out of warranty and have to pay to replace the APIM then factory reset is a smart move. A lot of people had their APIM's replaced unnecessarily before the update 23188 came out last September. Also, I remember some had to do a factory reset multiple times before they were able to...
  16. hbalek

    Leaking rear CV AXLE

    I recently had rear differential replaced along with the transfer case at 52,000 miles.
  17. hbalek

    Sync 3.4 Issues

    I hope none of the engineers and QA staff who brought the 2020 to market worked on the 2025. They really messed up that launch.
  18. hbalek

    service issues

    That's how it began for me then had a sensor replaced, then came back on less than a year later, then had the FADA replaced. So far so good after a couple months of driving.
  19. hbalek

    Sync 3.4 Issues

    This is where the extended warranty is helpful. I only have 4.5 months of powertrain left but 2.5 years of extended left. $100 deductible have yet to use it for year and half.
  20. hbalek

    how to reset NAV

    Yeah sadly a lot of preferences, favorites and settings are lost after a full reset.


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