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Why Didn't I Get An "ST" Logo Fab? A 2025 Letter to FORD CEO

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Well, $100 for a two inch plastic backplate, and now I have an ST keyfob. It literally took 10 seconds.
 

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Well, $100 for a two inch plastic backplate, and now I have an ST keyfob. It literally took 10 seconds.

Hahahaha just like DoD spending.
 

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Just came here to complain lol. Ordering the back plate...
 

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Its sad that an American or so called American car company is so cheaping out on the top of the line cars they make ! I jave a 22 and am lucky to have most of the things that have disappeared. Lets name all the things that have disappeared, plus its didnt get any cheaper .
Massage seats, rear heat n ac controls, the front ac controls used to show the degree number of each sides settings. Alot of people didnt get the plastic pieces that go in the back on the sides , the shades on rear windows... I know i missed stuff . I dont get how major manufacturers do not get that cutting stuff out on a majorly popular and the top of the line for they rtpe of car turns people off !!! Like everything else it comed down to the bottom line .... The dollar !!!
 

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#26
I know two guys at the local dealer where I get my Fords. When buying this one, and paying $365 extra for the keypad, it appears Ford is bringing them back for 2026 as a factory option. I get some removals, but don't let the bean counters do everything. This was almost a $60k car, and you worried about a back plate on a remote, and a B&O speaker label? I bought an ST, not a Platinum, because I wanted an ST. This is my 3rd ST.
 

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Well, $100 for a two inch plastic backplate, and now I have an ST keyfob. It literally took 10 seconds.
I wonder how difficult it would be for someone with a good 3d printer to make copies of this backplate? That must be less than $100 each.
 

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#28
I wonder how difficult it would be for someone with a good 3d printer to make copies of this backplate? That must be less than $100 each.
I do this sort of stuff for a living. You'd have to spend time scanning/designing it, test-printing a prototype, and then printing it from a good (not PLA) material. There still some time involved...and you don't want to see my hourly rate for design work.


Would be cheaper to buy a used key and swap the back plate.

Now if you wanted to program it, 2025+ guys need to be careful with frequency, but this key would program fine for a '20-24 model. Seller even supplies a blank key that you can take to local locksmith to cut if you wanted. There are way more on ebay in this price range. I paid under $50 for my GT500 (snake logo) key

OEM 2017 - 2022 Ford Edge Explorer ST Smart Key M3N-A2C931426 | eBay
 

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#29
On a similar note, I saw a Dodge Hornet the other day that had front big brakes on it. Sure enough, front Brembos are an option on the Hornet RT. Sure, they're only 4 piston, but the Hornet is compact CUV. Anyway, just another area where I think Ford dropped the ball.
 

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#30
Agreed. That’s one option I would have gladly gone for even if mostly for show with my use.

I know there are aftermarket kits, but none work with the OE wheels (which I like) without using spacers
 



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