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  1. Rick

    I believe I spotted a new Timberline - Pics

    @Kris Guilbeaux @NICE59FORDF100 The Ford desert proving grounds are just a few miles from my house. I stopped at the corner where the food trucks gather for some lunch. While waiting for my burrito I saw an Explorer test mule pull in. I tried to grab a full shot, but unfortunately all I got...
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    How to: Remove and Replace Battery - New battery at just over 3 years and 43,000 miles

    I just replaced the battery with an O'Relly Platinum with a 3 year warranty. Came to about $275 with tax. Ouch. The Explorer started just fine on a cold start. My wife drove to a meeting about 2 miles from the house and when she tried to restart it was dead. :( I used a NOCO jump starter to get...
  3. Rick

    NHSTA closes single bolt subframe investigation

    https://fordauthority.com/2024/02/2020-2022-ford-explorer-rear-axle-bolt-investigation-closed/ Back in April 2022, The Blue Oval recalled select 2020-2022 Ford Explorer models after it discovered that the rear axle mounting bolt may fracture when the vehicle is accelerating, which can lead to...
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    4th Gen Winter photo contest

    Do you have any great shots of your 2006 -2010 Explorer in winter conditions? I will award a 1 year Elite Explorer membership, or an extension to an existing Elite membership for the photo I judge to be the best submission. Submissions must be made by midnight February 29, 2024.
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    3rd Gen Winter photo contest

    Do you have any great shots of your 2002 - 2005 Explorer in winter conditions? I will award a 1 year Elite Explorer membership, or an extension to an existing Elite membership for the photo I judge to be the best submission. Submissions must be made by midnight February 29, 2024.
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    2nd Gen Winter photo contest

    Do you have any great shots of your 1995-2001 Explorer, 01-05 Sport Trac. or 02-04 Sport in winter conditions? I will award a 1 year Elite Explorer membership, or an extension to an existing Elite membership for the photo I judge to be the best submission. Submissions must be made by midnight...
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    1st Gen Winter photo contest

    Do you have any great shots of your 1991-1994 Explorer in winter conditions? I will award a 1 year Elite Explorer membership, or an extension to an existing Elite membership for the photo I judge to be the best submission. Submissions must be made by midnight February 29, 2024.
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    5th Gen Winter photo contest

    Do you have any great shots of your 2011-2019 Explorer in winter conditions? I will award a 1 year Elite Explorer membership, or an extension to an existing Elite membership for the photo I judge to be the best submission. Submissions must be made by midnight February 29, 2024.
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    6th Gen Winter photo contest

    Do you have any great shots of your 2020+ Explorer in winter conditions? I will award a 1 year Elite Explorer membership, or an extension to an existing Elite membership for the photo I judge to be the best submission. Submissions must be made by midnight February 29, 2024.
  10. Rick

    How to: Install Timberline steel skid plate on 2020 ST

    I purchased this steel skidplate, Ford part # M-5018-EXP from Benny at Levittown Ford Parts. https://www.explorerforum.com/forums/threads/coupon-codes-for-forum-members.481744/ This is the skidplate that is factory installed on the Timberline. It fits the 2020 ST perfectly. The kit comes...
  11. Rick

    Beware of scammers sending PMs!!

    We have had a few scammers send PMs to folks looking to buy parts. They take a username of an old member and tell you to contact them with an email address that does not belong to that member. If you receive any PMs like this please let me know. Thanks!
  12. Rick

    Holley "Retrobright" LED headlight conversion

    I was having real difficulties seeing at night when I was on my way home from late afternoon car shows. The highway leading to our house has no lighting, and neither do our local roads. I'm 61 and have glaucoma, and a cataract in one eye. The LED headlights on our 2020 Explorer have been amazing...
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    '20 ST will not connect to phones

    Just started this morning. Auto updates are off. Neither of our phones will connect. I tried removing mine and reinstalling with no luck.
  14. Rick

    Our cars are spying on us...

    https://www.powernationtv.com/post/study-on-auto-brands-customer-privacy?utm_campaign=9%2F11%2F23%20Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_source=Mailjet But according to a study conducted by Mozilla, every major auto brand like Ford, Toyota, BMW, Tesla, Kia, etc., can acquire personal information on...
  15. Rick

    Solved ST display will not hold settings

    2020 ST, the system updated itself and now it will not hold the "Night" settings for the infotainment screen, nor will it hold the number of pages I have selected for my audio programming. It defaults back to daylight mode and 2 screens. Anyone else come across this?
  16. Rick

    For Sale Freebie in AZ 4 - 15x8 wheels. 5 on 5.5"

    Freebie... 4 - 15x8 wheels. 5 on 5.5" Pickup only, will not ship. Located about an hour Northwest of Phoenix, AZ.
  17. Rick

    New airbag recall for 2004-2006 Rangers

    Apparently the replacement airbags from the last recall may not have been installed properly. You can call Ford at 866-436-7332. NHSTA # for the recall is 23V306 and Ford's own number is 23508.
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    Right to Repair law contested by Ford backed organization

    https://fordauthority.com/2023/05/ford-backed-group-wants-right-to-repair-law-blocked/ Right to repair laws have been in the spotlight for years now after Massachusetts residents voted to approve a measure requiring that cars sold in the state starting with the 2022 model year come equipped...
  19. Rick

    Self propelled travel trailer - Designed by ex-Tesla/Rivian engineers.

    https://www.motortrend.com/news/tesla-lightship-l1-electric-travel-trailer-camper I like the idea of having 80kw of battery storage in a camper. Not using the self propelled mode when pulling with a conventional vehicle would allow it to boondock until the food and water runs out, or the septic...
  20. Rick

    Rockabilly Bash at Lake Pleasant

  21. Rick

    Cars and Coffee at Lowes - Peoria, AZ

    This was the first show at this location. Great turnout and a real eclectic mix of vehicles!
  22. Rick

    Ford's patented repossession computer system

    https://africa.businessinsider.com/transportation/ford-wants-to-allow-your-car-to-lock-you-out-and-even-drive-itself-to-an-impound-lot/0xlb07s.amp In the patent application, Ford describes the use of a "repossession system computer" that can facilitate the process, which starts out with some...
  23. Rick

    1954 Ford Sunliner project

    Rewiring this for a friend and also installing a triple deuce manifold and carb setup.
  24. Rick

    Truck Haven March 17-19 2023

    Let's go!!:chug:
  25. Rick

    Keeping my 23 year old car hauler trailer road worthy

    I purchased this trailer in 1999 after losing a rear driveshaft at Truck Haven and being forced to drive back to Arizona with front wheel drive. I have performed regular maintenance of the wheel bearings and brakes, but never did anything to the suspension other than check the hardware to make...
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