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  1. Rick

    New Fordpass TOS

    Fordpass just pushed a new terms of service which needed to be accepted to continue using. It looks awfully heavy handed to me. They have the ability to share information with dealers and "partners". Are insurance companies partners? They have the ability to capture and look at video from the...
  2. Rick

    Fly-N-Hi looking for a mechanic in Phoenix

    I thought this might help someone who is looking for a job: https://www.facebook.com/@FlyNHiOffroad
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    5 years later and still no decent 1:18 scale models?

    There is a nice one made in China, of the Chinese market Explorer, but I have never found a 1:18 Explorer ST. If you know of any please pass on a link.
  4. Rick

    Mach 1's A/C clutch blew up real good...

    I was planning on taking the Mach 1 to SEMA earlier this month. A couple days before I took the car out for a shake down as it's not driven often. Just wanted to make sure everything seemed right. I drove 20 miles into Wickenburg for lunch. Just as I got there I started to hear a metal to metal...
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    What's in store for Rick's Pumpkin?

    Maybe you guys can help me decide, because I'm stuck! The old Rick wants more power and more rockcrawling ability. The new Rick says more power is great, but why more rockcrawling ability when you haven't had it offroad in 5 years?:banghead: I do have a couple projects going on with it right...
  6. Rick

    What is a stock '94 with 236,000 worth these days?

    Someone has one up for sale local to me. He is asking $2600 which I think is very high for a bone stock Sport with 236k on the odometer.
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    ST's transmission no longer shifts the same after TSBs were fixed

    It's been just over 1000 miles since we got our ST back from having a few TSBs addressed. One thing I have loved about the ST since I first took it for a test drive was how well the transmission shifted, and how well it choose the proper gear for any situation. I had hoped that the issues I have...
  8. Rick

    Electric turbos are now a thing

    I don't know how late I am on the uptake of this, but electric turbos have always been a dream. All the benefits of a turbo, without the drawback of turbo lag since the turbo no longer depends on exhaust gas speed, instead it is accelerated by a high speed electric motor. The E-turbo would...
  9. Rick

    Our luck has run out at about 50,000 miles

    Our 2020 has never been back to the dealership since new. It has an open recall for the backup camera, but since we never had an issue with it we never had it taken care of. After lunch today we got the whole list of warnings, Advance Trac, Reverse Assist, and 4wd. My guess is that we have a...
  10. Rick

    3 weeks in my driveway... 4 weeks at the Ford dealer

    We bought a 2024 E450 based RV. It threw a CEL for evaporative emissions. After 4 weeks at Ford they thought it was going home with me today. Unfortunately they cleared a code that came up when the engine was warmed up, but it is now throwing a code when it runs through its self test when it's...
  11. Rick

    New Ford Pass App

    And I'm not happy. The new version does not improve upon the app it actually took away features. It seems to be missing: Vehicle Health Reports Referece Guide Warranty Schedule Service When you switch back to the old version of the app it brings up a survey with a section where you can add...
  12. Rick

    NOS Bushwhacker flares for 1st Gen!

    https://www.ebay.com/itm/225798197276?fits=Year%3A1993%7CModel%3AExplorer%7CMake%3AFord&itmmeta=01HX2MVR5V27X2EQZG9G9R56QD&hash=item34929f101c:g:WJsAAOSwFe5lGXvO&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA8Lf2j%2BfzQwTlGgN7pifoB721ovH0XU4bExKp77Vhie%2BvHyswY%2BlQvNLfuPIgFGN3TGmWEXWx0TK7y%2ByCZbKZj2ARFoOh%2BzTfpPOCynlu...
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    700RWHP Explorer ST! Yee ha!!

    Man that sounds like fun!
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    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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    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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    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...
  17. 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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    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.
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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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    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.
  21. Rick

    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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    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...
  23. 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...
  24. 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...
  25. Rick

    '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.
  26. 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...
  27. 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?
  28. 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.
  29. Rick

    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...
  30. 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...
  31. Rick

    Rockabilly Bash at Lake Pleasant

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    Cars and Coffee at Lowes - Peoria, AZ

    This was the first show at this location. Great turnout and a real eclectic mix of vehicles!
  33. 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...
  34. Rick

    1954 Ford Sunliner project

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

    Truck Haven March 17-19 2023

    Let's go!!:chug:
  36. 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...
  37. Rick

    Magic Box - Movies etc on display screen

    I saw an ad for this on Facebook: https://trymagicbox.com The Magic Box Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto Adapter + Streaming Sale price $389.00 Watch anything from your favorite streaming platform on your car's display screen. Connect the Magic Box to any CarPlay device and instantly start...
  38. Rick

    Has anyone found a nice diecast model of the '20 ST?

    I have only found one high quality model, but it is an ST Line, not the ST. It's from China, with Chinese writing on the front plate, and English on the rear. I bought a nice diecast of our 2004 Mach 1 when it came out and it has just about tripled in value already.
  39. Rick

    Contact your representatives - Right to Repair & Modify HR 6570

    The REPAIR Act (Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair), H.R. 6570, is a bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives that would ensure enthusiasts, specialty businesses, and repair shops have access to the information and tools that are needed to produce and install...
  40. Rick

    Any squeaky passenger front windows?

    Ours has begun to squeak when rolling down the window. Apparently something dried out in the AZ heat.
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