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  1. hbalek

    Metallic pinging/grinding sound intermittently, AWD fault light + tons of other error faults showing up on dash

    I had this issue last spring. I only had about 47K miles. It's the front axle disconnect actuator (FADA) deletion TSB 23-2174. For me fortunately it was done under powertrain warranty. Unfortunately, a few months later I had to have the transfer case and rear differential replaced too. About...
  2. hbalek

    Wish

    Yeah even vloggers who usually hate Ford/Lincoln are amazed by the Nautilus interior and exterior design and quality look and feel.
  3. hbalek

    Need option for hard buttons to control scrolling through radio presets on 2025 Ford Explorer ST.

    At least you have a nice new bluetooth remote to use elsewhere! LMAO So I guess the OP didn't have the 2020 model and is a first-time user of the steering wheel controls, which btw have been competely redone on all-new Fords and Lincolns. They're virtual buttons on the Lincolns and probably some...
  4. hbalek

    Wish

    I'm driving a brand new 2024 loaded Chrysler Pacifica PHEV at work and the infotainment system, features and quiet performance make my 2020 ST with 54K miles look and feel clunky and outdated! It's like getting a cell phone every 3 or 4 years. The tech advances so quickly that you're behind in...
  5. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    I think it's the FADA delete TSB. All these other problems started after that. Either they didn't perform the TSB correctly or something else is worn or damaged. I remember reading that the 2020 did have a driveshaft weld recall but mine wasn't recalled. My service advisor said the 4 cyl. 300hp...
  6. hbalek

    Need option for hard buttons to control scrolling through radio presets on 2025 Ford Explorer ST.

    My 2020 does that from the steering wheel arrows. Does the 2025 not have that feature? All I do is use the arrows on the steering wheel and I can scroll through all 24 of my Sirius preset channels on 4 different pages of presets. You can have up to 30 presets.
  7. hbalek

    Wish

    If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.
  8. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    My service advisor and powertrain technician said to drive it easy to allow the PTU to break in and clutches to adjust. For 500 miles I have never gone past 1/3 throttle or above 3000 rpm. It still shudders when front axle gets power but not as bad as before the last replacement. In the next...
  9. hbalek

    High Mileage Explorer STs check in!

    I have 54K miles and it was built 11/1/19. I'm on my third transfer case, second rear differential, rebuilt transmission at 24K miles, fuel pump at 10K miles, not to mention the front CV axle boots, on third rear camera, second catalytic converter, bad battery at 19 months, new rear defrost...
  10. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    My rear differential and transfer case/ptu were replaced back in early June at about 50,000 miles. The transfer case failed again just 3 months later. I think the differential is bad again too.
  11. hbalek

    Wiper Nuts

    Guilty as charged! I love driving in the rain just to use the wipers!
  12. hbalek

    AWD Module Calibration

    I do not have Forscan. I've driven it about 400 miles since the second PTU replacement and it seems to be deteriorating. The power transfer is rough and there's loud shuddering and grinding noises. At this point the only thing I can think of that hasn't been replaced is the drive-shaft and if...
  13. hbalek

    Interior Rattles

    Mine's been a rattle box since day one and has only gotten worse. Some of the squeaks and rattles are also intermittent.
  14. hbalek

    AWD Module Calibration

    Ever since I had the half-shaft speed sensor replaced, then the FADA TSB 23-174 performed, it started driving worse and worse. Three months ago, I had the rear differential replaced along with the transfer case/PTU replaced. It drove ok for a few weeks, then started shuddering whenever the front...
  15. hbalek

    Start/Stop Eliminator in 2025 ST

    How do they explain other brands especially the Germans ASS can be turned off and stays off after restarting. Why is Ford different?
  16. hbalek

    Bad rear Diff bearing

    I've had the front axle disconnect actuator replaced, then the rear differential replaced and transfer case replaced twice in the past 6 months all under powertrain warranty before my 5 year/60K miles warranty expires in December. I'm currently at 53,500 miles. I have no mods or tunes. I don't...
  17. hbalek

    Drivers side front window

    My 2013 MKZ had this problem for years. I used to fix it myself. Explorer has had it maybe once or twice, if that, in 5 years.
  18. hbalek

    2020 - Help Identify a Possible Problem

    What's the CC? Catalytic Converter?
  19. hbalek

    Unauthorized work led to damaged vehicle

    Exactly! I was at a hotel couple weeks ago, didn't get a receipt at checkout like I normally do and they charged me for parking even though I ubered everywhere and didn't have a car! LOL Got a refund. Hopefully, this will work out in the end like my experiences.
  20. hbalek

    Unauthorized work led to damaged vehicle

    My dealer has been excellent mostly but one time they scuffed the front bumper in the carwash bay. I pointed it out. They reviewed the security camera footage and repaired it with no hassles and was provided a loaner. Good thing there was a recording of the time at the dealership otherwise it...


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