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  1. TheHypnoToad

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    Quick follow up. After having a period of time where things looked back to normal and no leaks from the rear differential, I took the ST on a trip involving long stretches of highway driving and an apparent leak reappeared. Took it in and asked them to look at it again and it turns out the...
  2. TheHypnoToad

    Timberline skid plate being shipped

    After three cancelled orders (one announced, the other two not), I also finally received a skid plate from Ford Performance on my fourth attempt which was placed back in May. Of course there was no notice that anything had shipped and came home to find the box on the front porch.
  3. TheHypnoToad

    2022 Push to Start Button versus 2020 and 2021 Push to Start Button

    On the 2022 forward, the lack of a light on the starter button is normal. The red you’re seeing on the starter button is a cover that the previous owner placed there (there are a number or manufacturers and colors you can buy). They have a spot on them for a light so they are universal for the...
  4. TheHypnoToad

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    Got word back from the dealer that the gasket on the differential failed. Asked if they had needed to remove or replace the differential cover during the recall and was told no. So they’re at a loss for why it failed but that it did. I think that cover had been removed and the technician...
  5. TheHypnoToad

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    Had the recall done a few weeks ago. Took the ST on a road trip this Friday. Got it back home and found this along with a puddle of fluid under the vehicle in the morning. Going back in to have them correct it on Monday. Sigh….
  6. TheHypnoToad

    Removal of Diff brace for rear axel bolt recall?

    Good question. Took mine in and showed the service writer the procedure you had posted in another thread for bushing replacement in Police vehicles and he said “I’ve never seen that before.” Then asked if Ford had supplied a similar process for the ST’s and he said that he hadn’t seen one but...
  7. TheHypnoToad

    What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

    Installed some lift pads from ZL1 add ons. They’re actually for a Mustang but worked out. https://zl1addons.com/collections/new-products-from-zl1-addons/products/mustang-stealth-lift-pads
  8. TheHypnoToad

    Red door letters

    In addition to the UPR letters, TufSkinz has started making inserts for the Explorer rocker panels and they come in colors beyond red. https://www.tufskinz.com/collections/ford-explorer-2020-2023-aftermarket-accessories/products/exp001-rocker-panel-ford-explorer They’re also just peel and stick...
  9. TheHypnoToad

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    First, sorry to see what the dealer did to your vehicle. Hopefully they will make it right. Second, whose billet lift pads did you use? Seems like there are a number of people manufacturing them but mainly for GM and other manufacturers but nothing specific to the Explorer. I’m guessing that...
  10. TheHypnoToad

    Safety Recall 22S27 Rear Axle Bolt Fractures

    i think we all know what Ford would do and it isn’t in the vehicle owner’s favor. Although my dealer still hasn’t gotten the parts in or is prioritizing fixing Police vehicles as there were a number of various jurisdiction’s vehicles cued up in the lot.
  11. TheHypnoToad

    Alignment Specs (Camber)

    Agreed and will do it soon. Just want to take a deep breath and do some research to find a good alignment shop.
  12. TheHypnoToad

    Alignment Specs (Camber)

    Thanks. That was what the proposed fabrication was going to be and what they claimed had been changed on the production model, an elongation of the strut bolt hole on each side. However, it never came to that. We talked further and they asked if I had gotten it aligned after installing the...
  13. TheHypnoToad

    Alignment Specs (Camber)

    Sounds like my “run away” instinct was accurate. So the only fabrication they were doing was the story of what needed to be done. Thanks! Anyone know a decent alignment shop in the KC area?
  14. TheHypnoToad

    Alignment Specs (Camber)

    Thanks to everyone who’s responded. I spoke with the service manager this morning and there was an earlier miscommunication about what/where the tech was having an issue. Turns out the rear is fine and they know it can be adjusted back into spec. The issue is with the front camber on the...
  15. TheHypnoToad

    Alignment Specs (Camber)

    Thanks for the ideas. Hadn’t thought about it but the sway bar could be the culprit.
  16. TheHypnoToad

    Alignment Specs (Camber)

    That’s what worries me. They say they don’t see anything else damaged but it took a lot of force to bend that part. After sending the link, the dealer says the alignment guy has 30 years of experience. So I would assume (yes, I know what happens when one assumes) that they know what they are...
  17. TheHypnoToad

    Alignment Specs (Camber)

    Didn’t want to start a new thread for a common question/issue, so I’ll add onto this one. Had the ST find a rather nasty hole in the pavement which ended up collapsing part of the Steeda adjustable rear toe link on the passenger side. Got a replacement part from Steeda and had the dealer...
  18. TheHypnoToad

    COBB Accessport - Goosetuned Tuning thread

    Kind of figured you didn’t go into this blind but better safe than sorry. Wish the ST had as sturdy a rear end as the Raptor but they are two different beasts. Look forward to seeing your progress on getting most out of the ST platform.
  19. TheHypnoToad

    COBB Accessport - Goosetuned Tuning thread

    Good to see you over here after all the great tuning you’ve done for the Raptor EcoBoost. Just note that the weakest link on the ST is the differential support. Not sure if your test bed vehicle came with a three bolt or four bolt mount but regardless you may want to check the rear bolt(s) to...
  20. TheHypnoToad

    UNBROKEN’s Iconic Silver ST build

    Just found the other two threads where this is being discussed and where my earlier question was asked and answered. So thanks for putting up with duplicate questions. Hope that the differential is what you were expecting it to be and it is plug and play. Look forward to hearing about the...


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