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  1. hbalek

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    So between the Highlander and Explorer, which one has had more repairs and problems? Just curious.
  2. hbalek

    Someone tell me I'd be crazy to not delete the FADA

    I recently got a flat and put the spare on to drive a couple miles and the 4wd off message came on screen. So either the system is dumb and fooled or it actually disconnected. Also the graphic 4wd display doesn't always AWD just rear drive unless under hard acceleration.
  3. hbalek

    2020 Explorer ST seat issue

    Try another dealer. That sounds like bull.
  4. hbalek

    High mileage a problemo?

    Not mine! I'm at 60K miles and have had numerous powertrain failures and repairs. No mods, no towing, no off-roading and no racing. I won't keep it after the warranty expires.
  5. hbalek

    Odometer Mileage Mis-Match

    My 2020 resets the miles after a while but the clock and MPG don't reset on Trip 2. On Trip 1, I reset at every fillup.
  6. hbalek

    Headlamp Switch Changes Position

    My 2020 has no mods and has had this issue about once or twice a year. I never had it looked at under warranty because it's not that big an issue. The lights go off automatically after a while. I just reset the switch which seems to be going to sleep because the LED light is off too until you...
  7. hbalek

    2025 Explorer Front Black Grill

    My 2020 has had the same issues since it was new.
  8. hbalek

    Well I Did It....

    I have had one since 2.5 years ago. I paid $1500 for 7yr/85K miles total warranty. I just recently used it for the first time for a TPMS replacement paid the $100 deductible. I have 20 months left on it. All of many major repairs over the past 5 years were done under factory warranty. So I...
  9. hbalek

    Really loving Ford's CEO at the moment

    I've had to replace major components on this vehicle during the first 5 years of ownership and under 50K miles that I've never ever had to replace on any other Ford, Mercury, Lincoln or Infiniti that I have owned over the past 35 years. Lucky for me they were all repaired or replaced under...
  10. hbalek

    built in hard drive

    It should be different on the new infotainment screen on the 2025 model. Yours is same as mine, which is Sync 3.
  11. hbalek

    Really loving Ford's CEO at the moment

    If only quality and reliability could be improved in the near future! I really don't trust the product anymore after this 2020 Explorer!
  12. hbalek

    built in hard drive

    My 2020 has a replay button next to the alert button. Then you use the arrows to rewind like on a DVR or video player.
  13. hbalek

    built in hard drive

    I've had 2 Lincolns and now this ST with SiriusXM and you can set alerts for favorite artists and song tracks as well as rewind live radio. I love using these features but don't think they're available on "free" radio.
  14. hbalek

    Build quality

    Don't count on it! I'm past year 5 and have had problems since about 11K miles. Now I have almost 59K miles. Lots of major powertrain repairs.
  15. hbalek

    What grade of gas do you put in your ST?

    The reverse can also be true! When I see a young, fit, macho, man driving an ST, I get a boost and feel like a mule-hung stud! LMAO
  16. hbalek

    Scraped a pole... ugh

    I like almost having a heart attack everytime I back up too fast and it overreacts and slams the brakes! From day one I became aware of it but after 5+ years of driving this, I'm used to it and set off the reverse brake assist maybe once a month or less. I'd rather have it on and not damage my...
  17. hbalek

    Abs module

    Ford is an embarrassment to me right now! My TPMS is on backorder as well...
  18. hbalek

    2025 Ford Explorer ST engine dies as soon as I put in gear

    It was wishful thinking that the 2025 refresh would fix all the problems plaguing the 2020, which is what mine is. Guess not! Ford should be ashamed at how they've ruined the Explorer name!
  19. hbalek

    Scraped a pole... ugh

    Mine is a 2020 without auto-parking brake in other words, I have to engage the parking brake when I put the transmission in Park. Recalls made the parking brake mandatory. Reverse brake assist is something I like to live with because my driveway has a stone wall and when the rear camera and...
  20. hbalek

    My 2020 Ford Explorer ST has been the worst vehicle i have ever owned

    My engine is one of the few major components that hasn't had any problems on my 2020!


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