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Howdy y'all. Kind of new to the forum. I've been lurking in the shadows for a while doing my research before I commit to a new Explorer. This would be my second one, I had a 22 coming from a 15 Hellcat and felt sick about the trade since then.(Used to the supercharger and the sound when I press the gas). Traded the Explorer for a 20 Trackhawk and was extremely happy. Well the Hawk got totaled by a distracted teen, she was texting and speeding, rear-ended me at approx 90mph. Got a check then bought a 22 Charger Hellcat. Well, got tired of hoodcats and scatty patties trying to race me and the constant paranoia of the Charger getting stolen I then made the decision and a non regrettable one to purchase this truck. Pretty satisfied with it!

However, I do have two main complaints. one, the infrared sensor that tracks your eyes while BlueCruise or adaptive cruise control is on is racists. The truck will scream at me to keep my eyes on the road until I open my eyes wider and its even worse when I wear sunglasses.......Totally joking about that y'all...The truck is not racists but, I do struggle with the sensor while wearing sunglasses. Do any of y'all with a 25 experience the same issue? My second issue is at around 1300 miles my rear driver side night time driving light went out. The indicators, hazards, reverse and brake lights all work but not the running light. Bummer right? Well Big Blue said the lamp is on back order till sometime November. Dang, and I was enjoying the truck. So I hadn't been doing any night driving for almost a month and will keep the truck dead lined until the parts come in.

Anyhoo, Thermal 3" on order, UPR can already installed, Black ovals at the ready, CVF Intercooler in the very near future, probably not gonna lower it but, will do a strut bar and most def roof rail delete. Too bad no tune available yet and for quite sometime. Not going to track the truck so no Big Brakes. I would like for this to be my last vehicle purchase but I said that about the last 10+ cars I've owned so its unlikely. Shoot, depending what the 27s look like and how big of an improvement they'll have I might trade in..who knows..

So are there no downpipes available yet for the 25? Something about different turbos I dunno.

Cheers.
Welcome and congratulations!!
Did you custom order that with a black roof? Looks sweet!


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SoySauceSoakedSaltine

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Welcome and congratulations!!
Did you custom order that with a black roof? Looks sweet!


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Thanks for the welcome!

Nope not a custom order on my end. The dealership may have made that custom order for themselves to sell but I did not order it that way. I originally wanted black or gray but both were RWD and at another lot they had the black in AWD but the truck was sitting out in the sun with water spots, swirl marks and scratches galore. Could've talked them into price reduction and paint correction but dint want to hassle with it. The one I bought looked fantastic. Inspected it and very minor marks but I can easily take care of that. Would be really sweet if I could've found a gray one with a black roof!

But yea thanks, the truck sure does look sweet!
 

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Jim from Park Ridge, Illinois. My 2007 5.7 Chrysler 300 was showing its age along with frame/body rust. I asked my son from Streetcar Shenanigans Performance what I should get. "Explorer ST", he said.

Got myself familiar with it and started looking for a used one with low miles. April 2023 found a used dark blue 2022 at a BMW dealer in N.E. Ohio with 11.5K miles. Drove over, purchased it and haven't looked back. I have 32K on it, you can see I'm enjoying it. Took it to the track, did 13.97 @ 99.7 mph, not bad for a stock ST. My son's shop has done a few upgrades to some other ST's and thinks I should too, including lowering it. LOL. Gonna wait for the warranties to expire before doing stuff like that. The daughter has decided the ST is more fun than mom's Nautilus. LOL!

The "wet floor issue" bit me earlier this year and the other day. Hopefully cleaning out that wheel well bladder does the trick.
 

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Hello everyone!! I been here for a hot sec before getting my ST. I took "rik-ST-er" home last thurs!!! A 23 Silver Metallic ST
 

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Hello everyone!! I been here for a hot sec before getting my ST. I took "rik-ST-er" home last thurs!!! A 23 Silver Metallic ST
Nice congratulations man and welcome.


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The place was hopping last night!


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Hey everyone! We just bought our ST in April of 2024. First Ford I've ever owned and absolutely love it!
 

23 Explorer ST

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Hey everyone! We just bought our ST in April of 2024. First Ford I've ever owned and absolutely love it!
Welcome and congratulations!


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Hey everyone! We just bought our ST in April of 2024. First Ford I've ever owned and absolutely love it!
Welcome to the forum!


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K8G_BLK

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Hi all,

I'm taking delivery of my 21 today. Very excited!

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Rudy6897

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Hello, Just ordered a 2025 ST in Vapor Blue last week. Had a 2002 Eddie Bauer years ago that served us well for many trouble-free years. I have been driving a 2007 Mustang and F150s, but now going back to the Explorer. Can't wait to take delivery.

Looking forward to learning from this group. Happy driving.

Greg
Hi Greg,
Have you received the Explorer you custom ordered? If so, I'm curious as to how long it took to build.
Thanks!
Rudy
 

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Hello. Have a 2020 star white bone stock 100k miles 3rd owner.Came from a 6.7 Alumiduty. Just purchased a tune from calibrated power minutes ago. Since I was already invested in Ez-Lynk using Chris Emke at Calibrated Power for my tune seemed like a no brainer.
 

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Hi all! Just purchased our 25' ST in Carbonized Grey about a month ago haven't hit 800 miles yet. Looking forward to discussing these awesome vehicles and experiences with you all!
 

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Welcome to the forum!
 

23 Explorer ST

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Hi all! Just purchased our 25' ST in Carbonized Grey about a month ago haven't hit 800 miles yet. Looking forward to discussing these awesome vehicles and experiences with you all!
Welcome and congratulations!


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Hi all! Just purchased our 25' ST in Carbonized Grey about a month ago haven't hit 800 miles yet. Looking forward to discussing these awesome vehicles and experiences with you all!
Welcome to the forum.
 

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Hello! I'm new and happy 2020 ST (street pack) IMG_20241116_213159_871.jpg owner. Love it. Great to be here!
 

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