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  1. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    My 2022 was way better than the 2025! Yes, even with the alleged one bolt differential problem. A retired Ford employee stopped me at a Love's truck stop over the weekend to ask me how I like the 2025. He owned several ST's and was shocked at my long list of complaints (interior lights don't...
  2. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    It's hilarious but unfortunately, very true. I'm old enough to remember "Quality is Job 1" commercials. That's not a thing anymore. Got mine back Friday after two weeks at the dealer. They replaced 4WD module, transfer case actuator, and pulled down the wire harnesses; no other issues found. So...
  3. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    ST stands for "Software Trouble"! :ROFLMAO:
  4. JLatham

    25 explorer st 115 mile on it powertrain malfunction

    Same issue here but mine is powertrain malfunction with 4 wheel drive and traction control malfunction. At dealer 10 days with no resolution so far. Hoping you didn't have the same issue. Check the FordPass app or vehicle screen to ensure you have software updates set to on. If that doesn't...
  5. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Kind of leaning toward Ford being at fault. I don't know how they expect techs to understand any of this. So glad this occurred while at dealership; I refused to let them shut it off because I knew the warnings would disappear.
  6. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Vehicle was at dealer for a week. Service tech called and said he couldn't replicate dash warnings. Told him they were intermittent. They decided to replace transfer case actuator. Cleared DTC's then drove it in icy parking lot with no issues. I went to pick it up today. They ran it through the...
  7. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Thanks for the update! I'm surprised the vehicle was delivered without this feature turned on. I was advised to check the update status in FordPass when I began having problems, but it was already on. I also had to find a different dealer with a brilliant service advisor who believes my issue is...
  8. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Ha ha! Yes, all of this happening while the Bee Gee's harmonize in the background! :ROFLMAO: Started it up for the drive home a few hours later and no wrench, drive modes worked perfectly. I finally have the message in FordPass so at least I have evidence this time.
  9. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Yay! No drive modes or traction control in 3 inches of snow.
  10. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Got it, thanks! I have the "action is required" message on the website. Nothing on app or dash but I'll take for another spin tonight. Perhaps a call to your salesperson or the dealer GM would be useful. They want 5-stars on that survey. :rolleyes:
  11. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Unbelievable! Do you see any codes in FordPass? I don't have any. I love the YouTube video. Highly amusing!
  12. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Totally agree! Now that I've seen the TSB, the cold theory doesn't work. My build date was 11/21/24, right after it was issued.
  13. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Dealer just called to tell me it's due to cold temp. Since it disappears after restart, told me to call him when it appears again.
  14. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Hmm, you're in the freezing cold also. Still curious whether temp somehow causes issues. Keep us posted!
  15. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    Yes, they can see error codes and can track changes. Error codes are allegedly supposed to show up in FordPass, but I don't show any. I suspect it will need to go to the dealer for a reflash. I waived the ridiculous $20/mo loaner option, so I hope they'll do pick up and delivery.
  16. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    I don't have a code reader, but an Electrical Engineer friend at Ford is running my VIN today to see if the codes show up on their end. He'll let me know if it's a fluke or needs service.
  17. JLatham

    25 ST Powertrain Malfunction / Reduced Power

    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...


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