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  1. hbalek

    Build quality

    The hardest part of the past 5 years was being without my vehicle for a week or 10 days at a time. At least it was free repair and free rental or loaner. My favorite loaner was an Edge ST and a Bronco Sport.
  2. hbalek

    Build quality

    DO NOT own that thing past warranty! Either extend the Ford warranty or get rid of it.
  3. hbalek

    Build quality

    Yeah it's as if they're a startup company! I have had components replaced on my 2020 that have never been replaced in 40 years of driving!
  4. hbalek

    Need advice: Transmission issues on 2020 Ford Explorer, P0772 code

    I wish you had talked to me back in February 2022. I had my transmission rebuilt under powertrain warranty with only 24,000 miles. There was a TSB on it. That's why I bought an ESP at 3 years of ownership, because I knew I'd need warranty on this thing. So far most recent major repairs were all...
  5. hbalek

    Build quality

    I've owned 6 cars since 1985, five of them Fords, and never had to replace a fuel pump, catalytic converter, axles, differentials or rear window due to defects. I've replaced all of the above and more since 5 years ago on this vehicle. I only have 57,000 miles! The only major component that...
  6. hbalek

    Recircling Air

    Not the only annoying reset feature. What about the drive mode changing back to Normal every time you restart. Other brands alloy you to leave it in the drive mode you select. Also, the auto stop/start resets to on and can't be turned off permanently like other makes.
  7. hbalek

    Recircling Air

    It's because the last generation Explorer had claims of exhaust/carbon monoxide leaking into the cabin from the rear hatch. Police officers claimed to be knocked out and caused fatal or near fatal car accidents. They had a recall and I even heard that the exhaust tailpipes being turned downward...
  8. hbalek

    How to display SiriusXM radio music presets on one screen

    Yes that function hasn't changed since the first year model, which is what I have from 5 years ago.
  9. hbalek

    Build quality

    I see the Chicago plant still hasn't put down the crack pipes since 2019! This is getting so old Ford! We were complaining about all this 5 years ago and they still can't get their shit together with their most important vehicle besides the F-150 and Mustang!
  10. hbalek

    Sputtering after filling up

    I used to continue filling up to the next dollar amount at the pump which messed up my MKZ's purge valve. By the time I drove home from the gas station the sputtering/stalling would stop and wouldn't happen again until the next fillup, but I recall it being intermittent and temperature related too.
  11. hbalek

    How to display SiriusXM radio music presets on one screen

    My 2020 ST can shuffle through the presets using the arrow buttons on the steering wheel. I rarely use the touchscreen. I do use Sirius Alerts for favorite artists so often switch by selecting the notification pop up on screen.
  12. hbalek

    Extended warranty ?

    My ST has been so plagued with major mechanical failures the past 5 years, that $1545 bought me peace of mind for 4 more years after the 3/36 expired. I only kept my last 2 cars, both Lincoln MKZs for 4.5 years and didn't guy ESPs. I just traded in as soon as it was out of warranty. So this is...
  13. hbalek

    Sputtering after filling up

    I learned that valuable lesson after overfilling my 2013 MKZ! Now I never overfill. When it stops filling I am done at the pump. I never got it fixed just lived with it.
  14. hbalek

    Extended warranty ?

    You may want to look at Anderson Koch Ford in MN. That was the lowest when I got mine 2 years ago.
  15. hbalek

    2 Dead 2025 ST’s in 8 Weeks

    What you said about 2025 being rushed is what we early adopters were saying back in 2020! What a disgrace!
  16. hbalek

    2025 ST. Active motion v regular seats and radio question.

    Multi-contoured seats is Ford's name for "massaging" seats.
  17. hbalek

    Explorer Grille/Brush Guard

    So true! I have a coworker who actually bought a helmet recently in case of earthquakes in Maryland!
  18. hbalek

    Explorer Grille/Brush Guard

    OK now I'm convinced, I'm gonna get one installed on my vehicle and the same day getting myself body-armored, double-condomed, goggled and masked at all times! LOL Hell I'm throwing in gloves and steel-toe shoes 24/7! It's a dangerous Mad Max world we live in! Screw aesthetics and convenience.
  19. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    Ever since they replaced the FADA up front I started having PTU and RDU problems. Coincidence?


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