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  1. J

    If you were to buy now, would you still buy what you bought? 6th Gen (2020+)

    I have had loaded up explorers since I was in college. I had a used 1992 Eddie Bauer, and new 2003 eb, 2007 eb, 2011 limited, and have a 2017 platinum now. I have had a rivian r1s on preorder for over a year. The explorers have been great and I loved them for off road camping in college, road...
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    Android Auto

    The bluetooth connection can't handle the data stream needed I believe and the only way to use android auto is to have your phones plugged in via usb. I'm shocked to hear you would rather use the stock nav and not google maps. I have been waiting YEARS to have google maps integrated into my...
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    Want to order a 2017 platinum

    Looks like the build and price is now available for the 2017's on the Ford site.
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    Yakima Cargo box installation detail (with pics)

    It does pretty good, especially in the center. When you get around the edges, especially the front it gets harder to get it all in. The box is sturdy enough that you can pull down on the lid as much as needed to get it closed and once it latches you are good. The lock gives confidence it won't...
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    Yakima Cargo box installation detail (with pics)

    I think I can move it back as far as the antenna of course, but they leave quite a bit of clearance between the two. I'm pretty confident I can move it back 6 inches more if I want....I just need to get the time/money/motivation to put a sharefin antenna on :)
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    Yakima Cargo box installation detail (with pics)

    Depends on your tolerance. I don't think it is too bad, Maybe the equivalent noise of driving on wet roads. We have dual moon roofs and close the shades and it drops the noise to almost nothing. Ours mounts a little forward because of the antenna. I might get a shark fin antenna down the road so...
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    Ford Dealer says they do not provide SD cards for upgrade

    Hey OP, I'm a little late to the party here, but I'll add my advice: Plenty has been said about solving your SD card issue. I recommend though that you move to Koons Ford in Sterling, VA. I have owned 4 explorers, a focus, and my parents have owned 3 expeditions and two explorers. We tried...
  8. J

    U-Haul not renting trailers to 5th gen Explorers?

    Yup, the people that rent you the trailers don't know half the time and don't care the other half. As long as when they put your vehicle make in their computer it doesn't pop up a message telling them not to rent from you, they will rent it to you. Call it a mountaineer, an expedition, an...
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    Thule Atlantis 1800 Cargo box(pictures)

    I have the Yakima Box on mine (thread:http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=342502&highlight=yakima) and it is never really loud, but in my experience I hear more noise when it is empty than loaded up. It moves more from the wind, clunks more over a bump, etc. It is basically a...
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    Thule Atlantis 1800 Cargo box(pictures)

    Tell me about your GPS/radio/Satellite Radio reception with the stubby antenna. How about the reception with the box over it? I am considering getting on of these so my yakima box can be just a little further back and streamlined with the truck, but I read some posts that said the reception...
  11. J

    Galaxy Nexus/Droid Razr Maxx?

    Have you gotten the new MFT update? I have the Galaxy Nexus and mine does everything fine over bluetooth. If I plug it into the USB to charge MFT gives me the error that the device isn't supported over USB, but the calls all work fine etc. I would wait for the updated MFT, then repair and...
  12. J

    3rd Row Cargo Mat

    Yup, Weathertech.
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    Dealer not dealing ...

    I think I have heard that before. However, if they agree to do the xplan, they need to follow the rules of the plan. I'm surprised dealers would do this since it is kind of a sure sale, but I guess if it is a really hot vehicle and they want to make more money than the alloted profit in the...
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    Dealer not dealing ...

    I meant that he (the friend's father) will get a new collection of PINS from from each calendar year. Of course, all incentives are subject to what ford is offering at the time of the purchase. My only point was to make sure that you collect any incentives that are available on top of the xplan...
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    Dealer not dealing ...

    He should have a set of pins available to him and can give you one. I think they get a new set every calendar year so he should have some left unless he gave them all out quick. You would have to provide your name and social security number and they will then generate a pin for you. As said...
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    Dealer not dealing ...

    This is HUGE. I bought my old 07 explorer with x plan (and the 2011 one I just one was an x plan deal). This is THE best deal anyone can really get. It is very restricting to the dealer also. There are very specific rules about what invoices they can show you, the price they show you, they have...
  17. J

    capless fuel system

    Yea, Jersey is always crazy to travel through and get gas. I guess it employs people, but geez. I remember when I was a kid and full service was everywhere it was pretty cool for my mom to not have to get me out of the car and hump it inside to pay for the gas and pump the gas, etc. Now it...
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    My 2012 Ford Explorer Limited with Shark Fin Antenna

    Can anyone comment further on radio reception? I am thinking a little about this mod so my cargo box can sit further back on the vehicle and be a little more aerodynamic, but I heard the reception was not as good?
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    capless fuel system

    Agree with the above, if someone was really interested in getting into the gas tank would a locked door or gas cap really stop them? Just like alarms, door locks, wheel locks, and everything else, it is the 90% solution, but if someone really wants to do something they will be able to and there...
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    Dealer not dealing ...

    Stated here a bunch already, but I will chime in also: Definitely negotiate one thing at a time. I don't think they do it much anymore, but the old trick was the "quad chart" type of page where they would right now the car price, trade in, financing, etc in the quads and make it as confusing...
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    Just got back from Oil Change and found oil on floor

    Wow, that is a lot of oil!! I don't think they spilled it, as stated above, I'm thinking the oil filter. Either they left the old gasket on, didn't tighten it enough, or made it too tight and warped the filter/gasket.
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    Yakima Cargo box installation detail (with pics)

    Looks like I made a little error in my recommendation of the pulley. I bought the 2 pack listed above to use for my box (want to replace the rope and pulleys I am using with the store bought system so it has the brake, etc on the rope). Anyway, the one I referenced above is 100lb test, but it...
  23. J

    Remote start issues

    I don't have it in front of me, but the lights do mean something with the honking. After a certain number of failed attempts or something it will blink and then give the honk. I like the idea above about the battery, first thing I would try. The dealer may not replicate because they are...
  24. J

    I need a 2nd row console and paying big $$$

    Well, you siad ridiculous money was what you were willing to pay, sounds like you have your solution :)
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