What Have You Done To Your Explorer ST Today

[MikeyP]

Got my screen / Build 22251 issue fixed today. Dealer replaced the APIM. I'm out of warranty but I didn't have to pay too much. Build 22251 loaded at 36100 miles, by 36200 miles I was having all the issues. Dealer spoke with Ford, and they agreed to pay 80% of the $1500 charge. The dealer waived the $200 diagnostic fee, and put that towards the bull. So I was only out $100.

 

[Cdubya]

Got my screen / Build 22251 issue fixed today. Dealer replaced the APIM. I'm out of warranty but I didn't have to pay too much. Build 22251 loaded at 36100 miles, by 36200 miles I was having all the issues. Dealer spoke with Ford, and they agreed to pay 80% of the $1500 charge. The dealer waived the $200 diagnostic fee, and put that towards the bull. So I was only out $100.

Curious what build is on that new APIM. $100 is not bad for the latest hardware/firmware. Hopefully not the latest Sync, lol.

 

[hbalek]

Got my screen / Build 22251 issue fixed today. Dealer replaced the APIM. I'm out of warranty but I didn't have to pay too much. Build 22251 loaded at 36100 miles, by 36200 miles I was having all the issues. Dealer spoke with Ford, and they agreed to pay 80% of the $1500 charge. The dealer waived the $200 diagnostic fee, and put that towards the bull. So I was only out $100.

That's what I would be charged under my $100 deductible ESP. I'm still gonna wait and see. I don't want to have to take it in every 6 months if the software is still bad.

 

[MikeyP]

Curious what build is on that new APIM. $100 is not bad for the latest hardware/firmware. Hopefully not the latest Sync, lol.

It's build 22251. I'll checl all the other versions. The service advisor knows about this issue, and knows 22251 is causing issues not just on Explorers. I have Auto Updates off, but hoping going to the new 23018 I've seen is ok.

 

[MikeyP]

That's what I would be charged under my $100 deductible ESP. I'm still gonna wait and see. I don't want to have to take it in every 6 months if the software is still bad.

Service advisor said Ford knows about the 22251 issue and is working on it, but a new APIM is the only solution now.

 

[Liver]

@Jeppo @BooSTedExplorer21 installed the Diode Hitchmount Reverse led and performs outstanding especially when paired with HSF leds. Super easy install no more than 10min. Thank you for the idea.

No errors and nor unexpected behavior.

 

[Liver]

Installed the no drill hood lift struts, ordered from Amazon after watching youtube vids. Easy install 15min hardest part was fishing the nut to thread.

 

[Jeppo]

Installed the no drill hood lift struts, ordered from Amazon after watching youtube vids. Easy install 15min hardest part was fishing the nut to thread.

My 2003 Mini Cooper came with these from the factory.

 

[Liver]

My 2003 Mini Cooper came with these from the factory.

I gotta tell ya! $60K Explorer for something so minimal to be excluded from the factory. Maybe this was covid (cost watching) and trim fat where needed. 2x Bolts ...."nah, do one". Hood struts....."nah, give em the pole instead".

 

[Jeppo]

Installed the no drill hood lift struts, ordered from Amazon after watching youtube vids. Easy install 15min hardest part was fishing the nut to thread.

Thanks for posting this. I found them on Amazon and I‘m tempted. One thing I wondered about is why they didn’t use something like a toggle bolt for attachment to the hood. That would eliminate the hassle of trying to fish the nut around blindly.

 

[Nine29]

Installed the no drill hood lift struts, ordered from Amazon after watching youtube vids. Easy install 15min hardest part was fishing the nut to thread.

Can you post a link for them?

 

[Liver]

Can you post a link for them?

Apologies didn’t add this initially. Here you go!

Front Hood Lift Supports for Ford... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09T6VN5LR?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

[British Karl]

I fitted my Black ST badges from the ST SUV Experience in Ashville yesterday

 

[bigcat1185]

I fitted my Black ST badges from the ST SUV Experience in Ashville yesterday

I did that a few weeks ago lol, they sat in my garage for a year before I got around to it

 

[wayanbros]

I saw way back a conversation where one vender said we could lift our ST max 2.5” and all discussions ended from that point on.

Stupid question, have we given up on lifted ST’s? I just crawled over a downed tree yesterday during the storm that hit the East Coast with my daily KO2s and I feel inspired.

 

[UNBROKEN]

I saw way back a conversation where one vender said we could lift our ST max 2.5” and all discussions ended from that point on.

Stupid question, have we given up on lifted ST’s? I just crawled over a downed tree yesterday during the storm that hit the East Coast with my daily KO2s and I feel inspired.

traxdaliftkits.com

 

[SimonsGTS]

Today I installed PUI rear shocks, the stock ones blew out at about 17k miles with oil everywhere and thumping noises going over bumps. It's so much better now!

 

[MikeHTally]

My 2003 Mini Cooper came with these from the factory.

For what they cost, Heidi Klum should be your chauffeur..

 

[Liver]

Ordered new parts:

• New Lethal lowering springs (they finally restocked on the revised springs).
• New AFE Tower Brace (tried going the used route to no avail).

I'll provide before and after pics once I install them. Not sure if I'll do the springs, will have to access.

 

[Liver]

Ordered new parts:

• New Lethal lowering springs (they finally restocked on the revised springs).
• New AFE Tower Brace (tried going the used route to no avail).

I'll provide before and after pics once I install them. Not sure if I'll do the springs, will have to access.

====Quick Update====

• Unfortunately, same day i purchased the revised springs I was incorrectly told they were already instock. I have to wait 2 more weeks before i get new Lethal springs on hand, what's another 2 weeks.
• AFE Tower Brace arrived quickly shortly after i ordered, it has since been installed. You can feel the difference with the aftermarket tower brace in comparison to the crappy OEM part. Very well packaged