What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

[MikeHTally]

Today I found a bulge and a small leak on the passenger rear tire. Right on the scorpion!

Only 20k miles on the Pirellis. Guess I gotta buy 4 new tires.

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Man, I wouldn't replace all 'cause one is hurt. How much tread is left on the other three?

 

[MikeHTally]

Finally hooked up ForScan. First PITA exorcised was the double-honk. Tried to get "global close" to work, no luck. "Fogs as cornering" didn't come out well, either. Increasing the lane change flashes didn't go so well. The only other success was "courtesy wipe" and the double-press for the panic. Guess three out of six isn't great, unless the double-honk carries weight.

 

[R2D2]

Mine just got delivered yesterday. Any tips on installation? Heard I should warm up the brake pedal in warm water to make it fit easier?

warm / soapy water definitely helps with the brake pedal one. Start to slip it in from the top. Work your way down with both sides (open up both sides flaps together and push it down from top to bottom). Trim pry tool might help as well. Once three sides are fitted properly, there is a flap at the bottom, pull it and open up the bottom flap to fix the last side.

Too much force and the front panel will start to come separated from the rubber bottom.

 

[Toadster]

I simply used a flat screwdriver pulled on the rubber tab and it popped right on - the gas pedal is a no brainer

 

[jwuonog]

Man, I wouldn't replace all 'cause one is hurt. How much tread is left on the other three?

I have 5/32" on the other 3. I ended up finding a used Pirelli scorpion zero with 5/32" remaining . Hopefully it works

 

[Lewski]

I know a couple of owners have posted that they changed the center caps on their rims.
I have the street package 21 inch wheels and just changed to Ford Performance 2 1/8 center caps normally for Mustangs .
Definitely like the new look . I popped the old caps off with a old light bulb suction cup like others suggested . I do not know if I can mention in this post that I got them from a site called American Muscle . I do not know if they offer open box all the time ...but I brought all 4 caps open box for half price .
They sent two still sealed and two open ...my come up .

 

[SETXExpSTGuy]

...I do not know if I can mention in this post that I got them from a site called American Muscle..

Yeah, quite a number of interchangeable ST/Mustang accessory parts, which is good for both ST and Mustang owners. And no reason that you can not mention American Muscle as they are definitely a solid, real-deal, Ford accessory vendor.

 

[BigAnt75]

Finally got around to washing the ST…Texas weather wasn’t cooperating lol

 

[UNBROKEN]

Finally got around to washing the ST…Texas weather wasn’t cooperating lol View attachment 17359 View attachment 17359 View attachment 17360 View attachment 17359 View attachment 17360

I’m all about finally getting a good hand wash in tomorrow. This weather has been ridiculous.

 

[92onward]

Sidewall busted open on I-95 last Thursday..with 3 hours left to my trip

 

[BigAnt75]

I’m all about finally getting a good hand wash in tomorrow. This weather has been ridiculous.

Also got the rear camber adjusted and what a difference. Still want to go a little wider but thank you for the advice!! I’m on H&R so 305 should fit correct?

 

[UNBROKEN]

Threw some soap at this pig today…she’s almost shiny again.

 

[BigAnt75]

Threw some soap at this pig today…she’s almost shiny again. View attachment 17375

Glad I could be of some motivation lol looks great!

 

[BooSTedExplorer21]

After owning an ex Austin PD crown vic that had door jam reflectors i never knew why this isnt a factory standard any more. I happen to have some 3m reflective that perfectly matches Star White. Its completely invisible during the day.
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[Toadster]

that's awesome!

 

[BooSTedExplorer21]

It blends so perfect during the day I added a scuff strip since I'm constantly throwing luggage in the back for work travel. It even hid the few dings from the previous owner

 

[Mackdaddy]

Threw some soap at this pig today…she’s almost shiny again. View attachment 17375

Nice

 

[V3nom3nom]

Upgraded tires

 

[BooSTedExplorer21]

Anyone have any experience with Carbon Guard? Good bad or indifferent?

 

[XGHOSTX]

Anyone have any experience with Carbon Guard? Good bad or indifferent?

I had a really bad experience with them. Purchased the guards for two diff vehicles. Strung me along for months and never sent. Eventually sent one set for the st. They are generic and not st specific and are more for the cf look on the vehicle. I would recommend to stay clear of them.