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    Left front turn signal and running light not working

    I read a couple other threads from other years, but nothing answered my question. As the title says, I have a 2016 XLT and just the left front turn signal is not working. The left mirror and left rear turn signals work, as do the right side signals. I checked the bulb and it works on both...
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    OEM Remote Start Quit working

    I've searched a lot of thread titles and threads, and didn't see this particular topic, but if it's out there, please post a link. I have a 2016 Explorer XLT with the factory key fob activated remote start. A few days ago, I went to start the Explorer and went through the usual sequence - hit...
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    Mouse entry point into passenger compartment?

    Yes, I read the other thread talking about finding and killing mice. Entertaining. Once they enter my garage or barn, I fall into the "only good mouse is a dead mouse" camp. :hammer: In early December, I got the Explorer out of the barn. I hadn't driven the Explorer for about a month and...
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    2016 Ford Cellular Remote Start - app is clunky - but it works

    Yeah, I know the Ford provided (third party) app is clunky and very limited - BUT - I'm happy to say that I used the remote start for the first time since it was cold enough to try it out the other night and it worked well and even turned on the heated seats and heated steering wheel! My 2011...
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    Explorer Started without Fob detected in vehicle!

    OK - this is really weird. Anyone else have it happen to them? The post is a bit long, but I wanted to provide all the details as only one answer makes sense, at this point. 2016 Explorer XLT with Key Fob system. 10k or so miles. I came home and pulled the car in the garage. Walked in the...
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    Where is the brake controller cable / plug?

    For the 2011, I was able to look up under the dash with a flashlight and easily see the trailer tow connector, cut a little piece of tape, and free it up. Yesterday, I thought I'd hook up the trailer tow connector before I actually needed to tow my trailer that has electric brakes. I found on...
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    For Sale Weathertech mats for '11-'14 Explorer

    Front and second row gray mats for 2011 through 2014 Ford Explorer. They were in my 2011. From the Weathertech part numbers looks like they will fit up through 2014. I've scrubbed the worst of the dirt off them, but there is still a little staining from normal wear and tear. No holes or...
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    2011 vs 2016 Differences

    After a lot of internal debate, I traded in my 2011 XLT for a 2016 XLT. Picked up the 2016 this morning. Both are 202a trim. They look pretty much identical. The key visual differences are the front fascia and headlights as well as the wheels. Haven't tried out the headlights yet for...
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    Anyone make/buy a keyless fob radio transmitter shield?

    I looked for a similar thread and couldn't find one. If anyone knows of one, please point me in that direction. I have always left a spare key in each Explorer. If I needed to give someone access to the vehicle, I'd just give them the door code and they could use the key inside and be able...
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    Anyone buy a 2016 Through the Costco Program? Better deal?

    I'm toying with the idea of a 2016. Good incentives and WTF, I've lived through the BS MFT for 5 years, the pricing of a 16 vs 17 would make up for no Sync 3. Anyone buy a 2016 Explorer recently through the Costco program? There are some big discounts being offered locally by dealers in my...
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    Anyone Changed the A/C Compressor Clutch?

    There have been a couple threads dealing with the air conditioning compressor failing, but I can't find one where someone just replaced the clutch. I'm getting a clicking noise from the compressor whenever the AC is engaged. The AC is working fine, so I believe it's just the clutch. It...
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    Left Hand (Drivers Side) Blend Door Replacement

    Anyone know where there's a video or how to on the left side blend door replacement? I did see this thread and Sheltonfilms' comments. I tried to snap a couple pics with my phone, but didn't get anything that seemed to capture the actuator. I didn't feel like contorting myself into that...
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    Anyone able to find an A/C Compressor Clutch?

    I have a clicking noise that just started a couple weeks ago from the engine that goes away when the A/C is turned off. I was hoping it was just the clutch and I could replace it separately. I'll crawl under there later today to see what's up. I've seen the other threads asking about...
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    Changing the Serpentine Belt

    My Explorer now has 81,000 miles on the odo and during the last big rainstorm the serpentine belt started to squeal a bit. Autozone had a sale for $5 off a Daco, so I picked one up last week. I put it on today. Sorry no pics or videos, but here are a couple tips - First - you can do...
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    I was just about to complain yet again about MFT, and then.....

    Yesterday morning as I was backing out of the garage I noticed a message in the bottom left corner of the screen that said something like "Sirius is updating". And no sound out of the radio. :mad: So, I switched over to FM for a while. Then I switched back to Sirius and it was back. The...
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    Any Significant Change between '15 and '16 XLT (other than MFT)

    I'm talking XLT here - not Limited or Platinum So I've read the threads and looked at the order guide. Other than fixing MFT and getting rid of the Micros*&@t operating system, what are the real changes for 2015 vs 2016 Explorer XLT's? From what I can tell from the order guide, one is the...
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    A better idea in teh 2016 Explorer - rear hatch power lift

    One thing I couldn't understand was how the power liftgate on the 2011+ Explorers had a clunky extra cylinder next to the rear hatch to lift it. I saw a 2016 at the auto show and the power lift is integrated into the rear lift cylinders. Did this come out before 2016? I hadn't noticed...
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    How many people have had the airbag warning light activate

    So, there seems to be more than a couple people who have had this problem. When it is lit, the airbags are reported to not be operable. Have you had this problem? Let's see how widespread it might be.
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    New MFT Fail - "Pressing" Sirius channel button

    In the past few weeks, my MFT (not navigation equipped) has started this lovely abnormality: From the Home screen with the 4 quadrants displayed, and in Sirius mode, when I press the upper left of the 6 displayed channels (set to ESPN), it switches to the Entertainment screen, rather than...
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    The Sirius lineup changed and - MFT works!

    On the morning the changes occurred, the first time I selected a channel by voice right after I started the Explorer, it went to the wrong place, but within about 5 minutes, everything was realigned. So obviously at some point Ford updated the programming in MFT to read the Sirius channel...
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    Why does the Sirius channel change when presets are viewed?

    So when you are listening to the radio and change reset lists (like 1 to 2 to 3) MFT changes station to the last station listened to on that particular list. I have no earthly idea why. I was looking on the list for a station. I didn't want to change the channel. :thumbdwn:
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    Just another reason that Ford's vehicle electronics are not ready for Prime Time

    I forget if this issue has been previously noted, but it's happened to me probably a half dozen times, and did again last night. You arrive at your destination and don't shut the car off right away. Then with the radio playing, you shut the key off and remove it from the ignition. You wait...
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    Non-Limited Key Fob not recognized?

    Add this one to the list. All of the sudden this evening, the key I use all the time ceased to work with the remote entry. My X is a 2011 XLT with the three buttons. I thought the key battery died, so I replaced the battery. Still didn't work. I checked the second key - it didn't work...
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    Just another stupid MFT bug - Radio doesn't come back on after headset call

    I was driving yesterday morning and dialed a phone number via SIRI and my phone wired headset. The radio shut off during the call, but then would not come back on afterward. Unfortunately (because it's happened before) I knew what to do. I went into the phone settings, shut off BT and then...
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    Replacing the Windshield Wiper Switch

    I've been having problems with the windshield wipers self actuating. There was no pattern to when it was happening, so it was impossible to tell if it was the switch, or some software issue. So, I decided to just replace the switch. It is a $40 or so part at list price and can be purchased...
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