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Thanks. It looks like Ford re-posted the update today. It is about 400 MBs bigger than the same file name from last week. I was able to install successfully.

Does anyone have a working copy of the NU5T-14G381-AD update? For the last week, ford has a message on their site that says "Some customers may experience issues with the SYNC downloads via USB. The file download path may be missing. We are working to get this resolved quickly, thank you for...

When you let off the accelerator, does the car coast? Or, does it seem to immediately downshift and slow down? I changed the spark plugs and fuel injectors in my 2013 XLT but didn't see a noticeable improvement. Compared to my 2020, the 2013 doesn't coast at all. At a stop light, if I let off...

I know this is a few years later, but mine did the same thing. 108K miles I changed the tensioner and the belt. Half of the belt was missing. The replacement tensioner was a Motorcraft, so I figured it would last, but it failed at 13 months / 10k miles (1 month over the warranty). It started...

Yes, original Motorcraft parts. I flushed the coolant and replaced at the same time (100K mile mark). The temp gauge doesn't go over the half way point. But, I haven't changed the thermostat on it yet. I wouldn't say that it was ever a "peppy acceleration" but the power does seem more...

Thanks Peter. I'll hit the Mass Air Flow Sensor with some cleaner, and clean the throttle body too. Maybe a leaf or something worked backed there. I haven't noticed any rough idle issues, but it is worth a shot. To your point on the fuel filter, yes having it in one piece with the pump makes...

Adding onto this discussion. I've got a 2013 XLT (V6) that dropped MPGs after 100,000 miles. I had been seeing 21 MPG average, with a good mix of City and Urban driving. That started to decrease into the 16-17 MPG range. Tires inflated - Check Change Spark Plugs - Check Correct Gap - Check...

Ok, so the speed compensation didn’t work. Other than turning privacy on and off, I’m at a loss.

The privacy mode will just switch the microphone and speaker over to your cellphone. I was able to do some testing. The microphone on the phone (and other devices like Apple Watch) are muted when connected to the Explorer's phone. There is not cross talk between microphones. Only the...

Does the Module have to stay plugged into the OBD-II port? Or to you plug it in once to update, and then unplug it? I've done some computer programing before, and used Forscan as well. I would think that this is something that is staying plugged in, and that the code in the module is triggering...

I’ll test the theory later and report back. If the phone microphone is on during a Bluetooth call, that would be some sort of software issue. It shouldn’t happen, and is strange that it would happen after several minutes. I’ll also run a latency test to see if there is a difference between when...

Hi. Yes, we have the same issue with my wife's. I'd love to have a fix for this. We didn't have this on our 2013 explorer. We've only noticed on the 2020. The call starts off fine, then 5 minutes in, it starts echoing. The echo isn't noticeable on the car's end. It is only the person on the...

This has happened to me on multiple explorers and my MKZ. I know this isn't in fashion, but I turn the gas pump handle upside down and pump the fuel that way. That way, it doesn't cut out. You need to keep an eye on it in case it doesn't auto-stop when full. There are too many cost-cutting...

I've got 110K miles on my 2013 explorer. After the state inspection, the mechanic passed me. He said the "steering is loose" and is 90% sure it is the lower control arm on the passenger side. Since it was just a state inspection, he didn't do a full analysis of the issue. I don't see anything...

Hi EarthBoundX5. What are you looking to accomplish? To recap some of the 29 pages in the forum, some of the 5th generation explorers come pre-equipped with a hood-switch. My 2013 XLT included the hood-switch. For safety reasons, if the hood-switch is not installed or not working, the built-in...

That’s good news. I’d definitely opt for that method.

This is helpful. I already have a soft ride with the original suspension. I don’t see a point in swapping for another soft/noisy ride unless something breaks / completely fails. If I go the motorcraft route, how much of the hardware needs to be replaced? I’m guessing the springs and bearings...

On the 5th generation explorer (2011-2019), has anyone used Monroe Quick Struts? My 2013 is over the 100K mark and these Mass. roads don't help. I've seen a few other posts mentioning other Make vehicles. I've also seen one post here about a clicking noise. I'm looking for feedback of people...

The link for the 2020 Explorer and Aviator no longer works. It sends me to iCloud, but says the user has stopped sharing that document. I'd be interested in enabling the Climate button on Sync 3, Explorer 2020. I tried using the codes for the Model Year 2011 - 2019, but those did not work...

Here is a helpful video on how to check the 2 main causes of the P0456 error in the 5th generation Explorer: This goes over checking the gas-cap (or lack there of) and the canister purge valve. This is a pretty easy fix. The video even describes how to do a quick test of the purge valve to...

I'll agree with you. I was hesitant before making the purchase. Some of the words on the connector itself are not spelled correctly. And most of the ones on Ebay say they come from China. I don't know if i'd reprogram an PCM with it, but for enabling the remote start, it got the job done. I...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HT92K02/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 This one is from Amazon (because i had a giftcard there). However, the same ones are on Ebay with buy it now for about $10 - $15 cheaper. My guess is that the license that comes with it is bootleg. Someone...

I just wanted to confirm that everything in this thread worked for me. However, I did my setup by myself. Using the VCX Nano tool from Amazon/Ebay, I was able to access the IDS and enable remote start myself. The tool and the software are $80. My local dealer told me they'd charge $100 to...