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    Model 2026 does not has the panoramic glass roof w/ power shade. Is about a cost reduction or due quality problems?

    If it wasn’t 9 degrees out, I’d have my opened today. Seriously, I love sunroofs. All my cars have them and if it’s a warm sunny day I have mine open. Sunroof was on the list of requirements when I was shopping for my ST.
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    Module breakout issue

    I don't think i've ever attempted to read those outside of forscan. You would connect to a vehicle and load it, but do not write. I've then taken screen grabs and then disconnect (again..without writing) and go digest what the AB had for data.
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    Module breakout issue

    Here's a 2013+ Fusion sheet 2GFusions - Ford As-Built Data Mods (DanMc85) - Google Drive
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    Who Has Best Deal On Ford Extended Warranty?

    I cross-shopped Granger/Ziegler/Flood. I think I ended up buying from Granger but they were all essentially the same. Each was significantly cheaper than buying from the dealer
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    Module breakout issue

    Ah i understand now. The menu options just may not exist for your vehicle because not a lot of resources have been thrown at deciphering the hex code completely. Doesn't mean the option to change something isn't there. It just means you need to go off a spreadsheet to figure out what bit of...
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    How-To: Swap Bench 2nd row to Captains Chairs with Console

    Thanks but I'm not looking to swap. I actually like the ability to swap from the 6-seat layout to the 7 seat if needed. I prefer the bench, but my kids prefer the middle seat out.
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    Module breakout issue

    The section with the numbers only is the core module data. The section that is in text with drop down menus is a sort of "translated" version of the as_built data that ForScan prepopulates. Not every vehicle will have this for every module. Usually as forscan updates, this may change...
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    Model 2026 does not has the panoramic glass roof w/ power shade. Is about a cost reduction or due quality problems?

    It's a solid piece of glass, vs an opening roof. The actual shade itself is still there, which is actually a problematic area in itself as it's fairly common for the shade to fall apart. One could argue both ways as to why Ford did it but only Ford knows the truth with regards to warranty...
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    Best Outdoor Car Cover

    Agree. I covered one of my Mustangs for a winter, and you could see damage to the paint in the form of rubbing marks. I was able to paint correct it (and ceramic coat) it to get it back, but prior to that it was fairly easy to see the damage in the sun on a black vehicle. I now only use...
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    Dreaded stock cat cracked

    Usually they crack right at the weld or in the heat affected zone. But quick search does find other threads where it looks like it cracks in that same spot with a pretty straight line https://www.explorerst.org/threads/catalytic-converters.5041/ Edit: here’s a post on the FB groups. Same...
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    13” Display Protection from the sun

    This is the first i'm hearing that this is a thing. Not exactly convinced it is. I've had displays in my vehicles since 2006. Never crossed my mind that I need to protect the screen. I have tint in my ST, not worried.
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    Adaptive Headlights question

    Yes. I guess I wasn't clear that I was referring to the fog lights operating as cornering lights. But like you said, totally different than adaptive
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    25 ST Steering "sticky" on center & does not return to center on its own (bear-left only; bear-right is fine)

    I have actually seen quite a few '25 and '26 owners report this now on various FB groups I lurk.
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    Adaptive Headlights question

    I believe it is on by default in 25+ but can't say i've ever noticed it on any 25+ST i've seen on the road. I do not know if the line of code that would turn it off has been identified for 25+ yet 2025+ Ford Explorer Spreadsheet now available! | Explorer ST Forum On the 20-24, no trim level...
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    Adaptive Headlights question

    That’s can actually be enabled/disabled via Forscan, even for the ‘20-24s. I think it’s called “cornering lighting” or something like that. The Platnium Adaptive headlights themselves actually move to adjust based on road conditions...
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    Adaptive Headlights question

    Listed as only for the Platinum trim
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    Oily oil pan

    Because personal preference. I know folks go long-term on their plugs. I just have a strong dislike for fluid leaks, so I change them out after a bit. Any sort of seepage due to o-ring compression set would irk me. I did look into changing the o-ring over. It’s a #208 O-ring. It’s...
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    How-To: Swap Bench 2nd row to Captains Chairs with Console

    EDIT: There's an easier way to do this with ForScan. See a few threads down Just to add more data. If you previously had a bench seat and swapped to captains chairs, i'm sure you've discovered the warning you now get on the dash for not having the middle seat installed. I imagine most...
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    Oily oil pan

    FYi all, there is a new drain plug now Features 2 O-rings, and a longer threaded portion so you can open it halfway and drain in a more controlled manner. I've been doing 2-3 oil changes before getting a new plug on my Fords, but did pick one up to try next time around on the ST. Part...
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    Oily oil pan

    Mine was leaking on my '23 as well. Had it repaired under warranty. Noticed it during an oil change where I thought I had just gotten a bit sloppy the last time around. Nope.


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