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25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power
- Thread starter Ohioguy93
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Bought my 2025 ST July 30th…one of the first delivered. I have 7,700 miles and loved it until this week. Took it to the dealership on Monday for its first oil change and learned it has a leaking front transaxle. Yesterday, the PM/RP wrench showed up on screen and the app after a cold start. Drove it home 15 mins away and I can notice the loss of power. Felt like it was on economy mode. Went back out a couple of hours later and there was no more wrench or error message on app or screen. Dropped it off at the dealership this morning and they gave me a loaner (grateful). I’ll update you guys on the resolution. I was afraid of this happening because my ‘18 Limited w/90K miles gave me no issues when I traded it in, but I’ve always wanted an ST.
They just don’t make them like they used to. Quality Control from the Chicago factory has its own challenges resulting in the dealerships having to resolve the factory’s shortcomings thereby overwhelm their techs IMO. Reserving a loaner through the dealership takes weeks…overwhelmed or saving a $$?
They just don’t make them like they used to. Quality Control from the Chicago factory has its own challenges resulting in the dealerships having to resolve the factory’s shortcomings thereby overwhelm their techs IMO. Reserving a loaner through the dealership takes weeks…overwhelmed or saving a $$?
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Took delivery of my 2025 just two weeks ago after my beloved 2022 was totaled. Anyway, also just got the PM/RP wrench this AM for the first time also, with approx 350 miles on the vehicle. Fit and finish has always been an issue (crooked hood, paint blemishes, epoxy on the rear windows, etc.), but this + the fact my radio wouldn't work the other day all speaks to software and computers. Waiting for dealer to call back on appointments. My 2nd ST?! I know, you think I would have learned the first time - but I love the way it feels.
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Picked up 2025 ST less than 2 weeks ago. 300 miles and orange wrench and traction control error appeared yesterday along with "4 wheel drive fault service" message. Shut it off and restarted and codes were gone. Traction control symbol showed up again today and disappeared after restart. It's about 20 degrees so I wondered if it had something to do with the temp, but that doesn't make sense if it's a software issue. I live less than a mile from Ford World Headquarters, so I might just dump it on their front lawn. I kind of regret turning in the 2022 ST.
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- 2020 Explorer ST, Silver Spruce Metalic
I bought my ST 6days ago and still on my first tank of gas.
I love forums with lots of activity, you can learn a lot more than your dealership would ever teach you. If and when I get the dreaded CEL, I'll at least have an idea of what it likely is and know how to fix it.
I live in South FL, so considerably warmer than you guys. I'm curious if I'll get the same issue. My main worry is if it happens when my wife is by herself with our baby. We're a one car family, so I'll have no way to get to her. Yes, we have road side assistance....but still
I have a few questions:
For those of you with mods done, has the dealership said anything about them being the cause for the codes? And if so, have they tried balking with fixing it under warranty?
Does the car store the codes after you clear them for the dealership to see later?
Is there a way to tell if the car has had SSM 53116 performed, or is it only performed if code P0929 appears?
I love forums with lots of activity, you can learn a lot more than your dealership would ever teach you. If and when I get the dreaded CEL, I'll at least have an idea of what it likely is and know how to fix it.
I live in South FL, so considerably warmer than you guys. I'm curious if I'll get the same issue. My main worry is if it happens when my wife is by herself with our baby. We're a one car family, so I'll have no way to get to her. Yes, we have road side assistance....but still
I have a few questions:
For those of you with mods done, has the dealership said anything about them being the cause for the codes? And if so, have they tried balking with fixing it under warranty?
Does the car store the codes after you clear them for the dealership to see later?
Is there a way to tell if the car has had SSM 53116 performed, or is it only performed if code P0929 appears?
So that I don't have to do a reply to individual posts, just going to do a general reply to all, based on my experience. When you are under warranty, loaners are provided for free by the dealer and on the billing invoice that is transmitted to Ford, as they will reimburse the dealer. Roadside service is also included for free while under warranty, but you may have to wait for hours for them to show up as Ford only has contracts with certain towing companies. The dealer can see every CEL that has occurred on the vehicle and can tell if you cleared the code. The Sales department will even check for this when they appraise the vehicle for a trade in.
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