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    Rattle coming from under front of vehicle

    Might check the air duct underneath, held on by 3 wing nuts. Mine was hanging down after I changed the oil.
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    2014 Ford Explorer Brake Pad "Springs"

    I would take them back to the dealership and verify they are correct. FYI, you can save some cash by staying away from the dealership. RockAuto, or the large chains have many options. Looking at my brakes today, noticed the pads do have the spring clips like yours.
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    2016 XLT stalls won't restart

    Posted on another no start thread. Throttle Body solved my no start issue. No stalling, just the crank and no start. No need to reset the ECM, just the relearn from the battery disconnect.
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    One Year of Ownership - 2016 Explorer

    Same with my 2016, not many miles per year. 3 years owning it. 77,000 miles Replaced Battery, Oil changes Recently Throttle Bobby replaced, $225. Drivers seat heater element needs replaced, but my option. Not much for 3 years of reliability.
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    Parasitic battery drain with lift gate and door open?

    Just watched a Youtube on an Explorer issue. The battery was draining down overnight, new battery and all. Traced it to a short to the windshield washer line in the tailgate. Goes to the rear camera. Was dripping on a connector causing the short.
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    Car will not stay running.

    My 2016 was in the shop all week. It would crank strong but no start. Very intermittent , do it every other day or so. Would keep it at home to observe it. Pounded on the fuel tank with a rubber mallet thinking it was the fuel pump. Was no rime or reason, thinking it was related to the...
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    Time for tires

    My post #730, Firestone Destination LE3
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    Time for tires

    Recently updated my tires with the Firestone Destination LE3. Stock 20 inch wheels. Very impressed sofar, much less road noise, ride is improved over the medium bumps. Slight improvement on handling. Bridgestone owns Firestone and these are updated from there other line of tires. It’s a...
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    2016 Lock issue

    If you have a second FOB, might try it. Does the lift gate open on its own if you hit the button inside?
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    Adding foot operated liftgate feature

    My 2016 XLT has the foot feature on the lift gate. But don’t ask me the Group#
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    2012 Explorer Cranks but hesitates Starting

    My 2016 XLT had a no start issue few weeks ago. Starter was strong each time 4-6 attempts. Actually read the book that night, said to floor the pedal while cranking. That did the trick, have not had the issue since. One possibly could be the E-85 with the low temps from the previous week...
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    2016 Explorer rear a/c

    Glad to help, I am a aviator, always finding a screen to punch on. I will crank up the rear heat this time of year, helps the back of the bus. Usually just myself.
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    2016 Explorer rear a/c

    I have the same year and model. You can actually control the rear heat and AC with the touch screen. Its rather hidden, but will show up on the bottom right of the screen. Can even turn it off or on. It only stays on screen so many seconds then goes away. I discovered it eventually, took...
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    Can someone please tell me what this is on my dash?

    My XLT does have the forward sensors, it will pop up a display when something is to close. They call it “Front Parking Aid”, page 195 in the owner’s manual.
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    Can someone please tell me what this is on my dash?

    I will hit that button going thru the car wash. Turns off all the sensors in overload mode.
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    Cabin Air Filter the Easy Way

    Changed my filter out last summer. Someone else changed it out before and broke the hinge I placed it back and seated it back on the pins. After it’s lines up, cannot notice any difference when the door is open. Glove box door is hardly used anyway.
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    Does the bezel by shifter in center column light up

    The letters do light up next to the Shifter on the console. 2016 XLT
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    Second row bench seat inner latch stuck

    I had to use a lot of force to make mine unlatch. Holding the lever up, reached down and pulled it up at the same time. Sprayed some white grease on the floor points to make it easier next time.
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    Updated the 06 EXP

    I updated my 06 Explorer for a 2016 Explorer XLT. Found the 16 at a large Honda dealership and was super clean with 60,000 mile. They offered me a fairly good trade offer on the 06. This was right before the market dropped out back in Feb. Would of been a hassle trying to sell it now, with the...
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    Parking brake handle is broken.

    Ok, will order one. Thanks
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    Parking brake handle is broken.

    So the eBay item will work for a 2006 Explorer? The listing shows previous Gens.
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    AC Refill

    Spent the $126 the other day on my AC. It was cooling but warmer temps at higher speeds. Connected to a Snap On machine and was several ounces low on coolant. Had that clutch growling noise for a couple years also. Correct amount of Freon and Oil and working much better. 35 degrees.
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    Squeaking when rolling slow

    Yes, you just touch around the Lug nuts and check the temp compared to the other wheels. I could smell pads/rotors sometimes also. Actually did one side then held off. Better way is to both at same time, because other was doing the same a month later.
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    Squeaking when rolling slow

    I had both rear brake calipers sticking on mine. Would make noise at slow speeds. Best way I checked was the temperature of the wheels after driving several miles.
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    Welding near the tailgate hinges looks weird

    Your roof paint is in better shape than my 2006.
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