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  1. hbalek

    Front axle leak

    No idea they said both were damaged and had to be replaced. The differential had pieces of metal inside and the transfer case had been burned up.
  2. hbalek

    Front axle leak

    The FADA TSB for the front axle is under powertrain warranty along with CV boots, rear differential and transfer case. I've had all of the above replaced in the past couple years. I have less than 2 weeks left on powertrain but purchased an ESP 2 years ago; I have yet to have a repair under ESP...
  3. hbalek

    Odd ford pass behavior again

    Yes my alerts have not been available. I also noticed the app hasn't been updated in over a month.
  4. hbalek

    My 2020 ST started knocking 2 days ago on morning cold start.

    How many miles do you have on your 2020 ST?
  5. hbalek

    Instrument cluster map displayed on infotainment screen?

    Same as on my Sync 3 map! I guess they didn't fix things that weren't broken on the original!
  6. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    I have no mods at all and I went to Sheehy Ford in Gaithersburg, where I bought it 5 years ago.
  7. hbalek

    Sync 3.4 Issues

    Update to verson 23188 and problems usually get solved. Might need a factor reset as well.
  8. hbalek

    Replacement windshield

    My 2020 built in Nov. 2019 didn't have that special windshielf decal. I'm ok with that since I have features that were deleted on the 2021 model. On the other hand, I've endured numerous and major failures all under warranty since the first year.
  9. hbalek

    My 2020 ST started knocking 2 days ago on morning cold start.

    I've had literally almost everything but my engine replaced on my 2020 with 55,000 miles. So far all under warranty and free of charge.
  10. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    I specifically asked my service department to check my driveshaft after 2 failed PTU's and RDU's. They found nothing with that but said the RDU had the wrong gear ratio. Mine is driving great now after a 4-wheel alignment and proper gear ratio differential.
  11. hbalek

    Rear End Failure

    My dealer also had to put a second new differential on it but this time there's no more shuddering and vibration on acceleration. They said the differential was the wrong gear ratio. I've had the transfer case replaced twice and the differential replaced twice in past 4 or 5 months. Now I think...
  12. hbalek

    JXB bushing insert

    It's been in the shop since last week. Luckily it's still under powertrain warranty until Dec. 4. I have extended warranty for 2 more years and 30K miles.
  13. hbalek

    JXB bushing insert

    I received word today that my 2020 ST with 54K miles has to have the RDU (Rear Differential Unit?) replaced again after a few thousand miles. The PTU was replaced twice also. Today my service advisor said they think the differential installed a few months ago "had the wrong gear ratio set up."...
  14. hbalek

    Picked up my 2025 Ford Explore ST last week

    A lot of these are deal-breakers for me! I love the hands-free liftgate and active park assist. The projection lamps are things I am still enamored with after 5 years and people who don't even care about such things notice and give me compliments on them. I have driven an Escape and a Bronco...
  15. hbalek

    21 ST Vibration and noise

    Mine is back in the shop for noise and shuddering while accelerating. I have previously had the front CV boot/axles replaced, TSB to delete the FADA on the front axle, the transfer case replaced twice along with the rear differential. We'll see what they come up with this time. I'm still under...
  16. hbalek

    2020 ST Various Issues - Exhaust / Drivetrain Vibration / Suspension Clunk

    I have personally put 54,500 miles on my 2020 ST and I have had all of these issues you describe and much more! I still love/hate this thing. I have left it at the dealership again for them to try to diagnose the drivettrain shudder/rumble issue. The good news is all of my repairs have been free...
  17. hbalek

    21 ST Vibration and noise

    Mine had the differential replaced and transfer case replaced twice at 54K miles and I still have shuddering when accelerating. I am taking it back to the dealer on Tuesday to have it checked out again. The front end had both CV boots replaced a couple years ago and earlier this year the front...
  18. hbalek

    Ambient Lighting

    Ford's plot to get those who want these features to switch to Aviator and pay $20K more! LOL
  19. hbalek

    Metallic pinging/grinding sound intermittently, AWD fault light + tons of other error faults showing up on dash

    I had this issue last spring. I only had about 47K miles. It's the front axle disconnect actuator (FADA) deletion TSB 23-2174. For me fortunately it was done under powertrain warranty. Unfortunately, a few months later I had to have the transfer case and rear differential replaced too. About...
  20. hbalek

    Wish

    Yeah even vloggers who usually hate Ford/Lincoln are amazed by the Nautilus interior and exterior design and quality look and feel.


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