2026 ST Let the mods begin

[AutoFanatic43]

Hey all! I've been lurking, stalking, and learning from this page for a few years before registering. I'm looking forward to communicating with and learning from so many of you.
My wife just got a brand new black 2026 Explorer ST yesterday. She upgraded from '16 Explorer Sport in red. We're excited about doing tons of upgrades and she's basically given me free reign First thing on the list was to remove that ugly front plate holder and debadge the explorer logo on the hood. Painted bumpler plugs are already on the way. Long list of ideas... let the mods begin.

 

[SugarMouth]

I get it. In the first two months:

PPF front, fenders, hood, A pillars, headlights, driving lights
Tint all glass but windshield including sunroof.
3W floor mats, cargo mat
Debadged hood
J&L catch can
Colder plugs - NGK LTR7BHX (95605)
AFE drop in filter (on back order)
CVF intercooler
AFE front strut tower bar (on back order)
AFE rear sway bar
H&R Springs (in transit)
ZFG Racing (tune and logging in process)
Thermal 2.5 catback
22x10.5 forged wheels (on order)
Steeda Vertical Link Billet Reinforcement Insert (in transit)
ID Speed Shop - Rear Differential Brace (back order)
HSF Upgraded Rear Differential Bolt

Three oil changes in the first 5k miles, now will live on 0W-40.
Rear diff fluid changed, front next.

I might have missed something but careful, it can be fun!

 

[STFan]

Welcome aboard!

 

[2020FordRaptor]

Hey all! I've been lurking, stalking, and learning from this page for a few years before registering. I'm looking forward to communicating with and learning from so many of you.
View attachment 33126 View attachment 33127 View attachment 33127 My wife just got a brand new black 2026 Explorer ST yesterday. She upgraded from '16 Explorer Sport in red. We're excited about doing tons of upgrades and she's basically given me free reign First thing on the list was to remove that ugly front plate holder and debadge the explorer logo on the hood. Painted bumpler plugs are already on the way. Long list of ideas... let the mods begin.

Congrats and welcome! I’ll include my modding guide below which should help you through the modding process:

http://explorerstenthusiasts.com/modding-guide/

 

[Nascarbilly]

Hey all! I've been lurking, stalking, and learning from this page for a few years before registering. I'm looking forward to communicating with and learning from so many of you.
View attachment 33126 View attachment 33127 View attachment 33127 My wife just got a brand new black 2026 Explorer ST yesterday. She upgraded from '16 Explorer Sport in red. We're excited about doing tons of upgrades and she's basically given me free reign First thing on the list was to remove that ugly front plate holder and debadge the explorer logo on the hood. Painted bumpler plugs are already on the way. Long list of ideas... let the mods begin.

@AutoFanatic43 :
Looking forward to your pics as you document your modifications. You can tell you don't live in CA with the removal of your license plate bracket; that gives it a cleaner look already!!