Family hauler upgraded!

V3nom3nom · Sep 15, 2022

Just purchased this beast 2 days ago. 2020 Explorer ST in beautiful Star White Metallic. Package includes Premium Tech and Street Pack. I traded my 2018 Focus ST in Oxford White and loved that car. Minor bolt ons and tube made it a fun daily but space was limited.
This thread will be my journey with this vehicle for many years to come.

Blue Beast · Sep 15, 2022

V3nom3nom said:

Just purchased this beast 2 days ago. 2020 Explorer ST in beautiful Star White Metallic. Package includes Premium Tech and Street Pack. I traded my 2018 Focus ST in Oxford White and loved that car. Minor bolt ons and tube made it a fun daily but space was limited.
This thread will be my journey with this vehicle for many years to come. View attachment 14295

Welcome to the forum

V3nom3nom · Sep 15, 2022

First fill up with 87. Wasn’t sure what to put in it as my Focus ran on 93. Pleased to see with a quick google search that 87 is from factory. Also decided to wipe down the armor all mess that the dealership left in the interior with Chemical Guys interior cleaner. Much better looking and no more greasy mess.

V3nom3nom · Sep 16, 2022

Well looks like I have that dreaded flex pipe rattle issue. Sounds like a trip to the dealership is in my future, also need to get the camera recall blue screen updated.

DaveG ST · Sep 17, 2022

Congratulations on your purchase. I am not going to make any negative comments, as we love our ST. That said, just a few issues to keep you informed. You will have a slight rattle upon start up. I believe this is normal. If it hasn't been done already, most 2020's will need the left side catalytic converter and driver's seat trim replaced. Have fun.

V3nom3nom · Sep 17, 2022

DaveG ST said:

Congratulations on your purchase. I am not going to make any negative comments, as we love our ST. That said, just a few issues to keep you informed. You will have a slight rattle upon start up. I believe this is normal. If it hasn't been done already, most 2020's will need the left side catalytic converter and driver's seat trim replaced. Have fun.

deets on seat trim?

DaveG ST · Sep 17, 2022

V3nom3nom said:

When getting in and out of the ST there is too much pressure being applied to the plastic trim panel where the controls are housed. Eventually the panel will come loose and may just sort of hang there if not fixed.

V3nom3nom · Sep 17, 2022

DaveG ST said:

When getting in and out of the ST there is too much pressure being applied to the plastic trim panel where the controls are housed. Eventually the panel will come loose and may just sort of hang there if not fixed.

Thanks!

V3nom3nom · Sep 19, 2022

Front windows being ceramic tinted today. Houston heat is no joke!

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I Bleed Ford Blue · Sep 19, 2022

V3nom3nom said:

You can run your Ex ST on 87 but you will be down on power. The advertised 400 hp is on 91 octane.

V3nom3nom · Sep 19, 2022

Good to know. We only have 87, 89 and 93 in Houston.

I Bleed Ford Blue · Sep 19, 2022

Got any corn juice in your area? ZFG tunes can handle up to an E-30 mix.

V3nom3nom · Sep 23, 2022

^^im sure some of the focus peeps can point me to some! Installed JLT catch can and K&N dry flow filter today.

ThatThiccST · Sep 25, 2022

Looks great, excellent choice!

V3nom3nom · Sep 27, 2022

Cleans up well

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GearHead_1 · Oct 6, 2022

Nice, now about that advertising for Toyota...

V3nom3nom · Oct 6, 2022

GearHead_1 said:

Haha I was wondering when someone was gonna mention that

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