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  1. STeiner

    Front end clunk/rattle

    My 23 had this problem. Ford replaced the "strut bearing assembly" The problem was gone for 2 weeks and then returned. I had only 3000 miles on it. I've had no issues yet with my 25, fingers crossed
  2. STeiner

    What grade of gas do you put in your ST?

    In Ca, our options are 87 89 91. So I run 91.
  3. STeiner

    Honest opinion of 2025 ST. Buying a 24.

    So I was paying attention to the parking brake today as I was running errands. On initial start up in my carport, the brake was not engaged. Later, I was at the pressure wash and I was parked on a slight incline and the brake automatically engaged, when put in park. I checked the "off-road"...
  4. STeiner

    built in hard drive

    Your guess is as good as mine. I've only had it a few weeks.
  5. STeiner

    built in hard drive

    Well I can confirm storage. Looks like 128GB SSD drive
  6. STeiner

    built in hard drive

    I could be wrong, but I swear I heard a car reviewer mention you could add some additional apps and games to the new Digital Experience infotainment system. That would imply an accessible storage system. Maybe not a physical hard drive, but probably an SSD (solid state drive). Edit: I'll play...
  7. STeiner

    Honest opinion of 2025 ST. Buying a 24.

    One feature that Ford removed on the 2025 that is welcomed, is the automatic parking brake. Gone is the need to reach down and de-activate the parking brake or blip the throttle to dis-engage. On the 25, the parking brake stays off until you flip the switch. Either that or it automatically...
  8. STeiner

    Patriot ceramics k9ST..greetings from colorado

    Nice ride! Pro-tip: there are a few videos on YT showing how to remove that giant black front license bracket. And the painted filler plugs are like $8 on eBay. Then you can look like this:
  9. STeiner

    Honest opinion of 2025 ST. Buying a 24.

    Unpopular opinion. I don't mind a manual steering column. Why? Because it will always work, it's one less motor to go bad. Also, I had my 23 ST for a little over a year and I think I adjusted the steering wheel twice. It's not a huge inconvenience for a solo driver. Losing the sun shades was a...
  10. STeiner

    Honest opinion of 2025 ST. Buying a 24.

    That's correct, I have a manual steering column.
  11. STeiner

    Honest opinion of 2025 ST. Buying a 24.

    Bumping a zombie thread. But as a former 23 ST owner(purchased new) and now a 25 ST owner(purchased new), I can give some opinion on this matter. The biggest notable improvements with the 25 are all in the interior. The interior sounds and feels completely different. The new design is more...
  12. STeiner

    Welcome to the Explorer ST Forum, please post an introduction

    Look at it this way, all that extra glass and moonroof motors, plus the extra speakers, are just adding weight. I also passed on the moonroof, we're faster! ;)
  13. STeiner

    Welcome to the Explorer ST Forum, please post an introduction

    After seeing the 2025 refresh in person, I just couldn't help myself. I traded the 23 ST in on this black beauty. I have to say the interior and infotainment system are much improved. The leather/suede seats and general layout of the interior are just more comfortable. The infotainment system is...
  14. STeiner

    25 Agate Black Metallic

    Following this thread.....just got me an Agate 25. Excellent work man!
  15. STeiner

    Auto Stop

    I could be wrong but I think ASS isn't available until the vehicle reaches a certain operating temperature. That might be part of the inconsistency you're noticing
  16. STeiner

    Rattle noise in front end?

    2023 here, 3800 miles, and I have a clunk sound coming from the front. It sounds like the hood is loose and bumping up and down, but it's tight. I adjusted the hood stops nice and tight to confirm and it still clunks even on small bumps. I have had the hood prop pop out of the holder and bang...
  17. STeiner

    2025 Explorer ST Electrical Gremlin or Dash Glitch?

    It's normal for you to hear clicking sounds, etc, after the vehicle has been off for a few minutes. The ECU is performing diagnostic tests on certain areas like the ABS system. My 23 does it randomly and it's annoying. I wish it could be disabled because it does use battery. The vehicle will go...
  18. STeiner

    Honest opinion of 2025 ST. Buying a 24.

    To clear up any confusion, I wanted to add that I have a 23 with build date 02/07/23 that has 360 view, parking sensors, and an electric lift gate. So some 23's had those equipped,


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