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  1. Gadgtfreek

    Why Didn't I Get An "ST" Logo Fab? A 2025 Letter to FORD CEO

    I know two guys at the local dealer where I get my Fords. When buying this one, and paying $365 extra for the keypad, it appears Ford is bringing them back for 2026 as a factory option. I get some removals, but don't let the bean counters do everything. This was almost a $60k car, and you...
  2. Gadgtfreek

    Why Didn't I Get An "ST" Logo Fab? A 2025 Letter to FORD CEO

    Just came here to complain lol. Ordering the back plate...
  3. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Crazy. So they mess with that and tunes with OTA updates. I'd turn them off if this thing didn't have the new Ford Experience stuff. But it's late in 2025, maybe they are done with those types of updates.
  4. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Added this little device when I got home today. Very easy. No more remembering to press that dumb button.
  5. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Custom Tune on a 2025 Explorer ST!

    Thanks, that is what I was thinking.
  6. Gadgtfreek

    2025 Explorer ST Insurance Lower than 2019 Edge ST...

    I'm 48. No tickets in over 20 years, and $250 deductibles and max payout coverages, as well as 30-day rental. I'm not mad at $140 a month on this car.
  7. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Custom Tune on a 2025 Explorer ST!

    OK. And I do see that as an option, but I feel I will want to update at some point, considering these have the new Ford experience SW. Just trying to get an idea of the size of the can of worms. 8 oz, or 16 oz lol.
  8. Gadgtfreek

    ZFG Racing Custom Tune on a 2025 Explorer ST!

    I have a quick question. I'm typically someone who tunes my vehicles, so I plan to do the same with my new ST after it has accumulated several thousand miles. ZFG is definitely at the top of my list for tuning options. However, I want to confirm that Ford sometimes rolls back vehicles to stock...
  9. Gadgtfreek

    WTH caused my exhaust to sever after the cat?!

    https://www.explorerst.org/threads/exhaust-leaks-from-flex-pipes-and-catalytic-converter-57k-miles.9247/ I have a thermal 2.5" coming, and plan on keeping this thing a good while. So hopefully the concern is removed.
  10. Gadgtfreek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Tint on the front doors of the car and a windshield visor. Bumper plugs to replace the tag mount are next. I need to get my tag today; I've finally received the dealer paperwork. Also added the armrest cubby tray this weekend.
  11. Gadgtfreek

    2025 Explorer ST Insurance Lower than 2019 Edge ST...

    Crazy how that works — my wife swapped her Lincoln Nautilus for a Porsche Macan and the insurance jumped $50 a month. Everything about a Porsche says “expensive.” It’s a blast to drive, but I still prefer cruising in the new, comfy ST.
  12. Gadgtfreek

    Auto start/stop question

    Did you buy it used? I was wondering if someone else has used the stop-start eliminator. I have one arriving Monday for my 2025. I used the same brand in my 2019 Edge ST and loved it. Do not want it turning off when it wants to at lights. The person getting my Edge may wonder why is shows as...
  13. Gadgtfreek

    2025 Explorer ST Insurance Lower than 2019 Edge ST...

    Interesting. So it's more common than I thought. I won't look a gift horse in the mouth...
  14. Gadgtfreek

    2025 Explorer ST Insurance Lower than 2019 Edge ST...

    Does anyone in the insurance field know why this is? It doesn’t really matter; I’m just a little surprised. Same coverage through SF—my 2019 Edge ST was about $153/month, but my brand-new Explorer is $146. Makes no sense to me. I was wondering if parts availability and repair costs might be a...
  15. Gadgtfreek

    Wireless Carplay

    I removed the thicker mag case with the camera guard, and it charges fine now. Ordered a slim case.
  16. Gadgtfreek

    Wireless Carplay

    I can say, so far, the wireless CarPlay in my new 2025 is working great. When I picked it up a few days ago, it had 6 miles on it. The center screen took forever to load and was behaving erratically. After a Google search, you soft-boot and it's fine. My Wife's Macan has wireless CarPlay, and...
  17. Gadgtfreek

    Welcome to the Explorer ST Forum, please post an introduction

    Weathertechs on the way, auto start stop eliminator on the way, and Thermal R&D 2.5". I love this thing. Compared to my Edge ST, it's nice sitting up more, more comfy, feels like it handles better, and the 10R60 is really smooth. I'm not sure what they did to it, but it's better than the...
  18. Gadgtfreek

    AWD vs RWD

    After having two Edge STs in AWD, I wouldn't have anything else. They grip and go. And while I'm not afraid of RWD ('19 PP2 Stang and '21 GT), I do appreciate knowing that more grip is available.
  19. Gadgtfreek

    Welcome to the Explorer ST Forum, please post an introduction

    Hi All, Picking up my new carbonized gray 4WD on Tuesday after I return from vacation. Dealing with the dealer all the time and knowing a couple of people there allows me to do everything remotely—I just show up to sign. I'm trading in a 2019 Edge ST in Star White. I love the white, and I had...


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