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  1. hbalek

    Driver Lower Seat Panel - Outboard Side

    Based on the questionable quality of so many components on this vehicle not the mention the expected poor long-term durability, I doubt I will keep this ST much past the 3/36K warranty! I absolutely am still in love with the vehicle but quite frankly I can't trust it longer than a few years. I...
  2. hbalek

    Power tailgate/liftgate issue

    This happened a few times in the past year and then stopped. Could never figure that one out. My headlight switch has a mind of its own too but that hasn't happened since January. The foot sensor is way too sensitive sometimes and that is a common problem for many.
  3. hbalek

    GPS Failure & Sync Master Reset

    Last night while driving home I had multiple problems: Intelligent Cruise Control Not Available message, GPS Navigation lost track of my location and I was either all over the map or stuck at my origin location, FordPass didn't update my last trip and would not connect anymore to lock/unlock or...
  4. hbalek

    Tried the auto parallel park feature...

    Ironically, those who can't drive very well need the features others take for granted or ignore! I find that it does a better job than I do every time. I don't mind admitting it and also it is very cool technology that I like to put to the test. The same goes for lane centering and intelligent...
  5. hbalek

    Tried the auto parallel park feature...

    One time it got too close to the curb otherwise it works pretty flawlessly. I do have to trust it but it never disappoints. It works way better than the first generation of this feature on my 2013 MKZ!
  6. hbalek

    Phone Call Echo

    Yes just using Sync bluetooth there is no more echo. I don't know about Android Auto or Apple CarPlay.
  7. hbalek

    Anyone else getting crazy good mpg?

    Ford's trip odometer is usually off by 1.5 to 3 MPG. I usually check it my way at fill up. This time was a fluke. They were the same. It appears to be less accurate in stop and go city/suburban traffic at speeds below 30 mph.
  8. hbalek

    Anyone else getting crazy good mpg?

    I totally agree just this last trip the 2 averages were almost dead on. Maybe the pump cut off before totally filled up.
  9. hbalek

    Anyone else getting crazy good mpg?

    Today I observed the best fuel economy since December 2019, when I purchased the ST. I drove 192 miles mostly highway speeds and the Trip Odometer displayed 25.2 MPG. The real MPG based on my calculation at fillup was the same for the first time ever, and even slightly higher at 25.33 MPG. My...
  10. hbalek

    Phone Call Echo

    I never used Android Auto and i had the frequent echo. Since the last Sync update there has been no echo at all consistently on long calls.
  11. hbalek

    Guidance please. Sun Roof Track Replacement

    My 2013 MKZ Panoramic roof made a noise. It took over 40 days to repair it by an outside shop who specialized in roofs. They had to take photos and send them to Ford before they could get replacement parts under a warranty claim. It probably sat for about 2 weeks before any work was done on it.
  12. hbalek

    Battery Replaced at 19 Months/19K Miles

    Yesterday at a red light, the Auto Start/Stop cut off my engine with AC and radio running. In a couple minutes instead of the engine restarting (it was a 95 degree hot/humid day) I lost all electrical power. The engine would not restart and could not even flash the hazards! I opened the hood, a...
  13. hbalek

    Lemon Candidate?

    That's what she said! *wink*
  14. hbalek

    Phone Call Echo

    I used it for over 15 minute calls several times now and no complaints of echoes or distortion.
  15. hbalek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    I've had my cupholder hero kit since September. Recently I noticed several of them are warping from the heat and sun and underside is all greasy! It's mainly the ones in the front and rear consoles that are affected. The ones in the cupholders and doors seem to not have this problem yet. When I...
  16. hbalek

    Leaking sunroof

    I've had sunroofs on a 2003 Infiniti G35, 2010 MKZ, 2013 MKZ and 2020 Explorer ST and none have had leaks. Knock on wood!
  17. hbalek

    Highest Mileage ST

    Purchased mine December 4, 2019 with 42 miles on it. Today I have 18,238 miles.
  18. hbalek

    Drivers Window & Mirror Controls Stopped Working

    No but this vehicle is plagued with numerous electronic and electrical glitches that come and go intermittently then even disappear sometimes!
  19. hbalek

    Perellli tire rotation

    Each tire has it's own monitor and transmitter.
  20. hbalek

    Sunroof Windscreen Failure

    Those accordion like flaps on the sides of the glass are really flimsy and poorly fitting too! We should be grateful that unlike many cars with large glass roofs these days, we have a retractable shade which is opaque. Some have no shade or a uselss translucent one which lets a lot of sun in...


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