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  1. hbalek

    Rattling noise coming from underneath new Explorer ST!

    The amount of flaws especially noises, rattles and vibrations both inside and out are unacceptable, I agree. The good news is most non-enthusiasts don't know the ST MSRP is over $60K. All they see is a Ford Explorer with blacked out trim. The average person wouldn't know the difference between...
  2. hbalek

    Wheels and Tires

    They also changed the hard plastic on the front seat backs to stitched vinyl. Unfortunately they removed the lights in the glove, armrest and center console compartments. Also, discontinued the front camera washer and windshield wiper defrosters.
  3. hbalek

    Battery replacement? UGH

    Why replace it yourself if it's under warranty??
  4. hbalek

    Battery replacement? UGH

    Mine failed under warranty and was replaced for no cost by the dealer.
  5. hbalek

    GPS Failure & Sync Master Reset

    For me the soft reset didn't work. Hours later after arriving home from the city and restarting the vehicle and several soft resets, my maps showed I was still downtown. So I had no choice but a master reset. The other issues were resolved however after a restart.
  6. hbalek

    GPS Failure & Sync Master Reset

    The only annoying thing is losing all your presets and favorites. Also it took almost 2 weeks for all the Sirius station logos to download.
  7. hbalek

    AUTO HOLD FAULT

    I use auto-start with keyfob and auto-hold hold is on at all times and have never had this fault in almost 2 years of ownership. I wish I could say the same about the reverse brake-assist fault and blue rear camera which in the past year has gotten worse. I used to happen less than once a month...
  8. hbalek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    I've had 3 of those in less than 2 years. First was near sidewall and had to be replaced under road hazard warranty at just 4,000 miles. The last 2 in the past 5 months. One was plugged and the one this week I had to buy for over $300 at the dealer. UGH! 20,000 miles and 3 tire punctures!
  9. hbalek

    Cooling Front seat making a high pitch noise

    The heating and cooling work very well on mine after almost 2 years of ownership. Other things like seat noise, lack of memory recall really suck however. The massage works well too!
  10. hbalek

    ST Gremlins...

    It happened twice yesterday and not a single time today and I drove over 100 miles with several stops. So random!
  11. hbalek

    SYNC Build 21194 Is Released by Ford

    I had this before 21194 but less than once a month. But after past 2 weeks I've had it happen several times. Also haven't gotten any recalls for mine.
  12. hbalek

    Can Someone Check Something For Me?

    Mine is almost 2 years old and I did have those hinge covers but was missing a few other parts like others here. I had the dealer provide and install. The thing that bothers me most now is, despite how good it looks and drives most of the time, the annoying noises, rattles, vibrations, squeaks...
  13. hbalek

    SYNC Build 21194 Is Released by Ford

    Mine downloaded overnight over wifi and installed on my way downtown, in about 20 minutes. The system restarted as I was driving and Travelink is back and works every time now! FINALLY! After almost 4 months!
  14. hbalek

    Interior creaks and rattles

    I had the same issue last summer when it was hot but this summer it's not as noticeable. I had similiar noises coming from inside the dashboard, like paper being crumbled. I think whatever it was it has settled since the vehicle is almost 2 years old now. The driver seat noise is really...
  15. hbalek

    Creaking center front armrest?

    Mine was built 11/19 and has had the fuel pump replaced at about 11K miles and battery replaced at about 19K miles. Another major issue is the exhaust rattles and leaks on the left side. I've also had electronic gremlin like a headlight switch that had a mind of its own and numerous warnings on...
  16. hbalek

    Creaking center front armrest?

    Not to be a smartass but my entire vehicle creaks and rattles from different places at different times! It's part of this vehicle's DNA. The worst noise is from under the driver's seat and in the back left side hatch area.
  17. hbalek

    Exhaust Recall?

    Same here to all of the above!
  18. hbalek

    Rear A/C vents

    This was reported by another member a while back and it was an assembly issue. Those crackheads in Chicago!
  19. hbalek

    Exhaust Break behind muffler

    Mine has exhaust rattles and smells at cold start when the vehicle was about a year old. This has gradually gotten worse. i never had the flex pipe which rattled on the driver's side replaced. Now with this recall, it may end up being an entire new exhaust system.
  20. hbalek

    4wd temporarily disabled

    Sad to hear that after over 2 years of production, Ford engineers haven't resolved any of these random, intermittent electronic gremlins! It will be time for a mid-cycle refresh soon and the early model problems still continue!


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