Recent content by Explorer XLT 17

I must join in on those that have moved on from an Explorer. However, that moving on does not incluse leaving the Ford family. We traded the Explo for a DEMO model 2019 Ranger Lariat fully loaded. The Explo was in for yet another issue at the dealers & they provided us a Ranger as a loaner...

I also needed to have the outside door handles repainted. At first, the dealers body shop wouldn't repaint under warranty. I called Ford. Explained the situation, was placed on hold. When she came back on the call I was given a case number, told to see the service manager & he would take...

Those LED lights are the exact same ones I have installed in my 17 XLT. They have been in place for well over a year & I have had zero camera interference. I especially like the way they light up not only the plate but the area surrounding the plate as well.

Still under that warranty. Was told not warrantable. Should I CK with a different dealer?

I don't specifically have an answer on your interior door handle, but my 17 XLT was just at the dealer for the seat track recall & I pointed out that the exterior body color front door handles show signs of the primer under the paint beginning to show. The body shop told me that it's not a...

Any update on this 'distortion' issue? My Explo goes in tomorrow for the seat recall issue and also the front door handles appear to be pitting.

I second Jon M on the BFG Advantage T/A Sport Tire. Very quiet, smooth ride. Holds the corners very well, especially up here in the Western North Carolina mountains.

I used to have the S7 and it would disconnect at times. Also, when using WAZE, the map names were teeny tiny, almost unreadable. Since my S7 was losing charge all the time, I upgraded to the Google Pixel 3XL. Difference of night & day. No more disconnects and the WAZE map images are much larger.

I had 4 BF GOODRICH Advantage T/A Sport LT 255/50R/20XL tires installed today at Andy Shaw Ford in Sylva, NC. The ride home from the dealership was smooth, quiet, and comfortable. At 65 mph, there was no tire noise and the Explorer took the mountain curves with ease. The tread depth appears to...

I had the toe link recall done this past Thursday at Andy Shaw Ford in Sylva, NC. They also did a four wheel alignment. I asked for & received a copy of all the work performed. In addition, I also asked for an honest evaluation of the original equipment Hankookrap tires as I suspected that at...

On occasion, my 17 XLT will also produce a distorted sound (I'm not sure static is right terminology) when the chimes begin, & this can occur even without an engine start but just by pressing the start/stop button. My front & rear door speakers have been upgraded (not center speaker, not yet...

That I cannot answer. I was going to suggest looking at the acquiring signal issue, but that is for 2018's.

Just a thought on Sirius - even without an active subscription, I believe there is a test channel available to tune to.

When you say "Replaced all" does that include the center dash speaker as well? And if so, how difficult was that one to replace? It is the only one I haven't replaced.

I emailed Mormoto & they advised that the LED BULBS 7440: MORIMOTO X-VF are what's needed for backup bulb replacement on our explorers. And I can see why because in addition to the spot LED out the rear of the bulb, they also have LED's on the sides which I would think would make use of the...