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  1. CareerFiremanGuy

    REAR BOLT FRACTURES: Numbers/Percentages/Facts

    Number Of Vehicles Effected -------------------------- 236,803 (reported 12/23) Number Of Fractures ------------------------------------------- 396 (reported 10/23) Percentage Of Reported Breaks ------------------------------ 0.16% Percentage Without Reported Breaks --------------------- 99.84%...
  2. CareerFiremanGuy

    Explorer ST 1/4 Mile Times With Engine Warranty

    Winter is upon us, many drag strips have closed for the season and it's too cold to safely make Dragy runs. So now's a good time to put all 1/4 mile times for ST's with intact engine warranties into one place. FMIC's, 3rd party tunes, etc. are out. My best two runs are 13.15 and 13.21 with...
  3. CareerFiremanGuy

    Best tune for 2020+ Ford Explorer ST

    put your man pants on everyone, things are about to get real ... The best tune for any NEW vehicle is the one that DOESN'T do this: https://www.carscoops.com/2023/05/after-challenger-warranty-denial-dodge-confirms-pcm-reflash-leaves-permanent-mark-even-if-you-reverse-the-mods/ You want to...
  4. CareerFiremanGuy

    Dragy results

    In case people didn't see this on the Ford Performance Tune thread, here's my Dragy run (FP Tune/AWR Brace only, nothing else). Where else are you going to get an SUV with a factory warranty that's almost in the 12's for $50-$60k? Nowhere!
  5. CareerFiremanGuy

    What's that in my driveway?

    I don't remember my 22 ST having 21" wheels and those red colored brake things. Hmm ... Guess the new Mustang isn't getting the only "sneak peak" reveal tonight. :cool:
  6. CareerFiremanGuy

    Explorer ST vs. GMC Typhoon (the "original" performance SUV)

    I know we've come a long way since 1992, but I thought some of you would find it interesting ... 1992 GMC Typhoon Base price: $29,530 ($63,352 adj for inflation) 262 cu in / 4.3L 280 hp / 350 lb-ft Passenger volume: 91 cu ft Cargo volume: 28 cu ft Curb weight: 3,822 lb 0-60 mph: 5.3 sec 5–60...
  7. CareerFiremanGuy

    Dragy 10Hz, RaceBox 10Hz or RaceBox Mini 25Hz?

    I was thinking about getting a performance meter, I'm leaning towards the $299 RaceBox 10Hz because (unlike the Dragy) it's a stand alone unit: But RaceBox just released their $199 RaceBox Mini, which utilizes an industry first 25Hz update rate (but it's not a stand alone unit):
  8. CareerFiremanGuy

    Enhancing all the badging?

    Don't know if this guy is on our forum. He did some really interesting things with the lettering, proudly highlights our vehicle's branding.(y)
  9. CareerFiremanGuy

    POLL: OEM 20" or 21" Wheels

    Seems like my OEM 20" wheels are rarer than hen's teeth. Want to see the ratio of 20" vs. 21" wheels that owners have.
  10. CareerFiremanGuy

    QUESTION: Who is using/has used a 3 bolt at the drag strip?

    There's got to be people drag racing with 3 bolts. The more people that respond in the affirmative, the more quickly we can begin to dispel the "3 bolt is to weak" claim. Thanks.
  11. CareerFiremanGuy

    ST vs. The Competition

    *UPDATED TO CURRENT PRICING + WARRANTY BACKED FORD PERFORMANCE TUNE (taken from manufacturer's websites and my own data) Okay, I've been wanting to do this thread for a while but I knew rounding up all the data was going to be a little tedious, so I relented. Lazy no more! Agree, Disagree...
  12. CareerFiremanGuy

    Rattle Diagnosed: Not what you think ...

    TSB 22-2135: Fuel line contacting body/fuel tank I thought it was the flex pipe issue. Nope. Parts were ordered, Recall 22S27 was completed while I was there, and the Service staff were friendly & helpful. Two Interesting notes: 1) Fuel tank will have to be removed 2) The TSB has a very...
  13. CareerFiremanGuy

    Poll: How many have experienced a "rear axle bolt fracture" (POLL CLOSED 6-4-22)

    This forum has 4,695 members. Let's say 80% actually own ST's (3,756). I want to see how many have had the bolt failure related to Safety Recall 22S27. Please, no flaming, arguing, personal opinions, or debates about Bigfoot, UFO's or the Loch Ness Monster.:cool: I just want cold hard facts...
  14. CareerFiremanGuy

    FYI: Maximum Speed In Gears ...

    Publications like C&D and R&T used to have detailed road test charts that showed maximum speed in gears. They rarely do them any more so I did it myself. First 6 gears for stock 20"/21" ST wheels (outside tire diameter is the same) at maximum engine RPM of 6,000 - 6,250 - 6,500:
  15. CareerFiremanGuy

    MPG: ST vs. Stinger GT AWD

    I was getting ~20 mpg average with my Stinger, now getting ~19 mpg with the ST. Not bad at all considering the ST makes more hp while also carrying an additional 700 lbs in weight!
  16. CareerFiremanGuy

    SHO vs Fusion Sport vs ST?

    These were the quarter mile times from my other Ford V6 twin turbo's (100% bone stock). I'll have to make a lap with the ST after I get some miles on her (less than 500 now) to see how it compares. 2014 SHO 2017 Fusion Sport
  17. CareerFiremanGuy

    Thoughts on Sport Mode ...

    I've had my ST for a few days now and noticed that acceleration feels decidedly better in "Normal" mode than in "Sport." Sport Mode seems to be holding it back, in Normal Mode it lets loose and hauls. I'm still on dealer's fuel, so I'll put in 93 when I'm down to half a tank. Not sure that...
  18. CareerFiremanGuy

    Why I did buy the Explorer ST, and other various musings ...

    It looks great, the sticker price was 53k, it came with enough options to keep my busy, it doesn't weigh 6,000 lbs like a luxury Ford SUV, which makes its 400 hp feel pretty quick. :-)


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