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What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today
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What exactly is the common issue with the purge valve on these?
On the Focus ST, they're known to go bad, and will cause a few CELs and worst case, the fuel tank can deform. There was a recall on it. Most people just replace them periodically as preventative maintenance. Some people have even gone so far as to DIY their own replacement that can correct the issue, and make future replacements easier.
I wouldn't be surprised if it was a substantially similar part. I wonder if a similar approach could be taken on the Explorer.
On the Focus ST, they're known to go bad, and will cause a few CELs and worst case, the fuel tank can deform. There was a recall on it. Most people just replace them periodically as preventative maintenance. Some people have even gone so far as to DIY their own replacement that can correct the issue, and make future replacements easier.
I wouldn't be surprised if it was a substantially similar part. I wonder if a similar approach could be taken on the Explorer.
Today, I installed the ID-Speed (Custom Performance Engineering) Rear Differential Brace. I had a few hiccups in the install:
1) The furthest bolt on the passenger side would not fit when the mount was in place. I put in a shorter socket-head cap screw.
2) The aluminum mount for the bushing brace had burrs that needed to be addressed. Afterwards, the angle of the brace coupled with the insertion of the 90mm socket-head cap screw made it less that a straightforward process. I was able to get everything together without cross threading anything.
3) There is no room for a socket on the two bolts on the passenger side; expected the one replaced with the cap screw but not the other. Elbow will try to click at 25ft-lbs.
Mine is a 2025 ST 4WD - based on the forum knowledge, it is a block 1.
I have done the following:
Fairly tame set of upgrades given this crowd. I did not change wheels, apart from color, since I need to be able to travel in snow and some forest service roads. Engine performance enhancements are bounded by the need to tow motorcycles and other things on occasion. I did not do a new intercooler, down-pipe, or other modifications due to either cost or lack of perceived need. I may consider those during the life of the truck as other maintenance occurs.
1) The furthest bolt on the passenger side would not fit when the mount was in place. I put in a shorter socket-head cap screw.
2) The aluminum mount for the bushing brace had burrs that needed to be addressed. Afterwards, the angle of the brace coupled with the insertion of the 90mm socket-head cap screw made it less that a straightforward process. I was able to get everything together without cross threading anything.
3) There is no room for a socket on the two bolts on the passenger side; expected the one replaced with the cap screw but not the other. Elbow will try to click at 25ft-lbs.
Mine is a 2025 ST 4WD - based on the forum knowledge, it is a block 1.
I have done the following:
- AutoStop Eliminator
- J&L Oil Separator
- Steeda Shock Tower Brace
- 2025 Stock ST 21" Wheels - Black
- Steeda Anti-Sway Bar
- Ford Performance Skid Plate
- id-Speed Rear Differential Brace
- Front License Plugs - Painted to Match
- Receiver Plug
- Ford All Weather Floor Mats - Three Rows
- Ford Cargo Mat
- Hecotrax Pedals
- Center Console Organizer
- Ford Splash Guards - Front and Rear
- Ford Black Badges - Front and Rear
- Gorilla Lug Nuts - Black
- Weather-Tech Cargo Mat (replaced cheaply made Ford version)
- Forscan - Bambi Mode (fog lamps with high beams)
- Forscan - Enable rear camera at speed w/o black box
- Forscan - Enable 45 second door re-lock
- Forscan - Enable Remote Window Close
- Bluecruise - 1 year
Fairly tame set of upgrades given this crowd. I did not change wheels, apart from color, since I need to be able to travel in snow and some forest service roads. Engine performance enhancements are bounded by the need to tow motorcycles and other things on occasion. I did not do a new intercooler, down-pipe, or other modifications due to either cost or lack of perceived need. I may consider those during the life of the truck as other maintenance occurs.
