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  1. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    Mine is doing fine with 606D installed over 2 months and 2000 miles ago. They said it was mislabeled last summer the first time they replaced the RDU.
  2. hbalek

    Air flow over, under and around at 65

    Yes if you don't drive it the water dries out and leaves stains and residue. I started backing into my driveway for this reason ever since 5 years ago when I bought this.
  3. hbalek

    Camera recall December 2024

    A while back I had the camera replaced after the software update. So far no more issues.
  4. hbalek

    Air flow over, under and around at 65

    Wait you mean Ford didn't spend enough time on R&D on this Explorer back in 2019? SHOCKER! My first shock back in December of 2019 when I bought the damn thing was the fact that the hood becomes a bird bath if you park on a slight incline! Less than a year later, I found out the hard way that...
  5. hbalek

    Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    100 more horsepower, 2 more cylinders, an an extra turbo in that ST engine means more fun, faster acceleration and more fuel consumption!
  6. hbalek

    Key Fob Question

    I carry my house and work keys with my vehicle remote with keyring so I have that routine of leaving the house with phone, wallet, keys. Every day for decades. Not starting a new routine of leaving my keys with my car. I live in a state with one of the highest carjacking and theft rates in the...
  7. hbalek

    Key Fob Question

    The slot for the key fob in console is for when you're battery is dead, you can still start the engine. I don't think the owner's manual ever mentions leaving the fob in the vehicle at all times. That's a user preference of some Ford owners. Doesn't mean it's intended for permanent storage.
  8. hbalek

    Key Fob Question

    I will never leave the fob in the vehicle unless I was swimming in the ocean and didn't want to leave the key on the sand. That's when I use the number pad on the door. Also, this vehicle has a known flaw that the touch pad on the door sometimes goes to sleep. If that happens and the other fob...
  9. hbalek

    Key Fob Question

    The fob and smart key feature is designed to never leave your pocket. Simply touch the door handle and it unlocks. Then you get in, push the button to start! BRILLIANT! After you park, push button to stop, get out, touch the lock symbol on the door handle and walk away! I've had these features...
  10. hbalek

    Broken reflector lens on rear bumper

    That part! I live in a state that raised insurance premiums over 40% this year, whether you had any claims or not!
  11. hbalek

    2025 Ford Explorer ST Front End Popping Noises at Low Speeds

    Ford designed the 6th generation Explorer to look tougher than any previous one but unfortunately it's not engineered to be very tough. In fact, after owning 5 sedans previously, this was my first truck ever and it's really pretty flimsy and downright fragile after only 55,000 miles on mine...
  12. hbalek

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    It's been LOVE and HATE since day one for me! I had my 5 year anniversary yesterday!
  13. hbalek

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Ford just can't get it right and I'm not making apologies for them any more. Their lack of durability and quality control on this vehicle is an embarrassment. I've been a Ford owner for 40 years and NEVER have I had so many major components replaced under or out of warranty in just 5 years...
  14. hbalek

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    A full-redesign or all-new platform is different than a mid-cycle refresh. The engines, transmissions, chassis, suspension, major hardware, etc. are all carry-over since 2020. Most of the changes on the 2025 are cosmetic, i.e. new front and rear fascia, wheels, interior and infotainment systems...
  15. hbalek

    To extend warranty or not

    Nope but starting today I have 2 more years left. Today is my 5 year anniversary and end of powertrain warranty. The Premium Care ESP with first day rental was how I convinced my service advisor to give me a loaner or rental each time I had powertrain repairs. He said without that I was not...
  16. hbalek

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Yes they are cheaply made. I established this 5 years ago this week when I picked mine up. Within 2 months I had a Check Engine Light and driver's seat was clicking and popping on turns and bumps. Yours is a mid-cycle refresh and should have been improved after 5 years of stagnation. Guess not...
  17. hbalek

    To extend warranty or not

    I purchased for $1525 for 4 more years and 85K miles total 2 years ago at 34K miles. I have 2 years left. $100 deductible, pickup/delivery, first day rental coverage. I purchased from Anderson and Koch Ford Inc. I currently have 56K miles.
  18. hbalek

    To extend warranty or not

    I've had numerous and major problems with mine mostly under powertrain warranty. Everything else was covered under bumper to bumper or recall in the past 5 years. I did get a top of the line Ford Protect Premium ESP 2 years ago and have yet to use it and have 2 years and 27K miles left on it. My...
  19. hbalek

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    I'm keeping my 2020 then and not getting a 2025. The devil I know...


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