R2D2's 2022 ST - KISS Build

[diholf57]

Nice build! Good work here …

 

[R2D2]

Tire inflator for emergencies.

It's an old one from another vehicle. Even though it's loud, works really good, so I didn't invest in the latest and greatest.

 

[R2D2]

Deciding on a front fog lamp tint.
Smoked >= Yellow > Amber > White for me.

No such confusion for the rear.
Smoked any day over chrome.

I might need an LED update after tint, for the reverse lights.

 

[R2D2]

Tux on a Husky.

It's finally here after traveling 2500 miles.
They have made the box interesting this time.

 

[R2D2]

Tux-Mats Front Row - I'll let the pictures talk for themselves.

 

[R2D2]

Tux-Mats - Second & Third Rows


Third Row, with second row seats in extreme positions.

 

[R2D2]

Kuat Transfer V2 bike rack is here.

The package was in really bad shape.
(Amazon order with UPS shipping. FedEx did a great job few days back, with my TuxMat direct order)

All the parts seems to be there.

I might return if anything is wrong, after assembly.

 

[R2D2]

So far, everything looks good.
18, 20 and 29 inch bikes fits nicely.
Feels solid, but it's too early to comment on anything else.

I might convert this back to a two bike rack, for handling convenience. (Rack is heavy at 51lb and difficult to reach the tilting pedal, in the three bike configuration.)

Don't invest in the transfer locking cable accessory from Kuat. I bought it, as I needed a hitch lock and I got it used at 20$. Not worth at the original listed price, as it was designed for an older model.

And yes, the rear brake assist works on my ST. And constant beeping will remind you to turn off the parking sensors everytime you put into R.

 

[FLHRXS]

Tux-Mats - Second & Third Rows
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Third Row seats in extreme positions.
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Nice! Wish I saw these before buying a set of weathertech matts. Those are sweet looking.


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[R2D2]

Magnetic Car Phone Holder - Took almost 30 mins to find an ideal position that works for me. Working great so far.
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Since I have not glued the magnet on my phone (it just stays between the phone and case), have have lot of freedom with mounting options.

This one came out two times (luckily while parked and no phone was attached). Both times car was parked in direct sunlight. And both times it went back in the same place and feels as solid as the first time.

Looks like I need a more dependable solution. Really liked that position and don't want to drill a hole for this, on a new car.

 

[R2D2]

Glove box DIY clip.
Found one plastic clip (inside picture) lying around my house. Trial fitted and it worked.
View attachment 16907 Saved me some money and a 3D printing machine
May need to screw it down later, if it becomes loose.

Went for a bit more discrete and elegant solution, than a big clip this time.
Those Velcro attachments came with the floormat.

 

[Cajun Heat]

Tux-Mats - Second & Third Rows
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Third Row seats in extreme positions.
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Those are nice. How are you liking them after having them in for a week?

 

[R2D2]

Those are nice. How are you liking them after having them in for a week?

In short, they are great. Truth be told, I have installed them and then forgot about it, in the ST. But I have used them over two years in my last vehicle.

+ Almost 100% factory carpet is covered, in all three rows. (this is very important to me, as my younger children will put things into, hard to reach and hard to clean, places)
+ They are very very durable
+ I like the color and pattern, that goes with the rest of the black interior
+ No matter how dirty they are, very easy to get them back to new look, after a 10 mins cleaning.
+ Dust, dirt, mud, snow, beach sand, goldfish, No problem.
+ This smoothens factory floor imperfections. For ST, there are some uneven hard surfaces in passenger foot area, they are less noticeable now.

- material is kind of 10% rubberized feeling and 90% plastic feeling, to step on. So you will lose the soft, cloth carpet feeling on your feet.
- Not easy to take it out very often, as I have used the clips and Velcro strips that came with it, to fit them perfectly.
- because of the groves in the design, vacuuming and wiping it down will need multiple passes.

The last two negatives are not applicable, if you are not an OCD guy like me. If you just put them in 5 mins (and not fix them perfectly, with all the clips like me) you can also take them out in 5 mins, and hose it clean. Just make sure to dry them fully before putting it back, as moisture can get trapped under it forever, as the material is not breathable.

 

[R2D2]

DMV + USPS(?) went with my money and custom license plate
Money paid in 8th Dec 2022, and after multiple trip to DMV, they are telling, they shipped it on 7th April 2023.
Now, no one knows where it is.
I was really looking forward to have a black plate in front of my ST.

The prefect way to ruin your day is a visit to DMV, every single time for me.
Anyone knows a way out, let me know.

 

[R2D2]

Low cost solution for blackout logos working so far.

 

[R2D2]

Now there is space for all our toys..

 

[R2D2]

Gearing up for the FORScan changes.
Went with VGate vLinker for its lower price compared to the OBDLink adaptor.
It was cheaper on direct website, but went with Amazon for the easy return option (if anything goes wrong with the order).

Since the information I could find for FORscan changes are scatted all over the web, I have decided to make my own checklist for the changes.
I will document them in this build thread, for keeping a log for myself. Also might help someone specifically looking for Explorer ST changes.

 

[R2D2]

FORScan, VGate vLinker Adaptor and Laptop Setup that I followed.

Laptop used: HP Omen, Windows 11 Home, USB 3.0 ports
Additional Drivers : Virtual COM Port Drivers

Adaptor used: Vgate vLinker FS
Firmware and downloads : Link (I did not do this step)

FORScan version: FORScan 2.3.53
Set up Help: Documentation, Forum
FORScan License: 2 months trial Extended License Key (Video Help)

FORScan Settings for adaptor optimization

 

[R2D2]

With all the right setup (above post), the connection with the vehicle and the adaptor performance was really good.
First time loading the modules took few seconds, but a lot of them were there.
You get to select a profile name for when you connect the first time and it will ask for which profile to load every time you connect to the vehicle.

Below is the extract from FORScan

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Interface:​

• Type: FTDI, 3000000 bps
• Adapter: vLinker FS v2.2.92 MIC3322 V2.0.92 (ELM327 v2.2)
• Min.delay: 1 ms ( Excellent)
• Errors: None

Vehicle:​

• Model: Ford Explorer
• Engine: EcoBoost Gasoline Turbocharged Direct Injection
• Capacity: 3.0L
• Year: 2022
• Generation: 2022 MY
• Fuel: Gasoline
• Transmission gear: Automatic

Modules​

1. PCM - Powertrain Control Module
2. APIM - Accessory Protocol Interface Module
3. BdyCM - Body Control Module
4. AWD - All Wheel Drive Module
5. BCM_C - Body Control Module C
6. SODR - Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Right
7. SODL - Side Obstacle Detection Control Module - Left
8. IPMB - Image Processing Module B
9. ATCM - All Terrain Control Module
10. TRM - Trailer Module
11. SCMJ - Power Fold Seat Module
12. RHVAC - Rear Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
13. DSP - (Audio) Digital Signal Processing Module
14. SCME - Front Seat Climate Control Module
15. RGTM - Rear Gate/Trunk Module
16. OCS - Occupant Classification System Module
17. CCM - Cruise Control
18. ABS - Antilock braking system
19. TCU - Telematic Control Unit Module
20. RTM - Radio Transceiver Module
21. DSM - Driver's Seat Module
22. PDM - Passengers Door Control Unit
23. DDM - Drivers Door Module
24. RCM - Restraint Control Module
25. HVAC - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning
26. GSM - Gear Shift Module
27. PSCM - Power Steering Control Module
28. ACM - Audio Control Module
29. WACM - Wireless Accessory Charging Module
30. SCCM - Steering Column Control Module
31. IPC - Instrument Panel Control Module
32. GWM - Gateway Module A
33. SCMH - Passenger Multi-Contour Seat Module
34. SCMG - Driver Multi-Contour Seat Module
35. IPMA - Image Processing Module A

 

[R2D2]

As Built Module Backup: Most important thing to do, before you start playing with any module.
Its very easy to mess up the settings and then the factory As Built backups becomes a lifesaver.

Backup process
Restore process

After backup, windows had the following .abt files stored.
Took around 20 mins to finish all the As-Built modules available.