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    Wheel bearings - very short lifespan.

    This thread is a bit old.. but figured I'd add my experience. it's a MY17 with 140K.. within a 4 month period I've had to replace all 4 bearings.. first went about 4 months ago, and this past week it's been back 3 times for bearings (they do one, then say "its fixed" and I bring it back the...
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    Phantom Windows going down with remote

    The doors were still locked (and mirrors folded) when I went out to the vehicle later (maybe the auto relock kicked in by then? I have it set to relock) I can try swapping out the keyfobs and use the other as a daily use one to see if it happens/goes away One interesting fact now that you...
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    Phantom Windows going down with remote

    a weird problem has started in the last 3 days with the 2 front windows rolling down "on their own". before anyone says it.. YES I KNOW THIS IS A FEATURE OF THE REMOTE.. if you hold down the unlock button. and yes I know you can enable/disable in the settings.. (please read on) However. this...
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    Bearings but not Bearings?

    Hoping someone here can help me diagnose this sound/problem MY17 Platinum with 114K on it. I just had the front brakes and rotors done about 4K ago (last week.. just finished a 2k round trip where the problem started). There is a sound coming from the front drivers side, that "sounds like" a...
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    Ford ESP at dealer cost to forum members

    Today being my first experience with the Ford ESP, I figured I'd post my thoughts (as most people may not be aware/remember this aspect). I brought my MY17 (70K with 200K ESP plan) into the dealership for the regular service and to perform a TSB for an airbag light due to a wiring harness issue...
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    Center Console Airbag light and rear bucket seat positions

    Well Well Well.. lookig here.. ;) it's a know issue.. Air Bag Warning Light Illuminated with DTC B141B B141C - 2014-2016 Ford Explorer
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    Center Console Airbag light and rear bucket seat positions

    Has anyone noticed that when the rear bucket seats are in the "folded upright" position in an MY17, that the airbag lights comes on and stays on? When I noticed it on this week I used Forscan to see that there was a code being set by the rear passenger seat airbag (seat was up.) I folded the...
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    Front camera button stops working temporarily

    I dont have the exact conditions yet. But I've noticed a pattern where the front camera will not go on when you press the button. The only unconfirmed action i know are 1) after use of android auto 2) after a long drive (15-20 mins) If i restart the EX is goes away and works again.. Anyone...
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    Rain sensing wipers are awful

    I agree. they suck.. the "lowest" setting is way to sensitive/fast.. I've used it on my wife's Nissan for 4 years now and they have it nailed perfectly. I just leave it off and do it manually. (or use the first auto setting as my always on slow)
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    Bigger tires more or less air?

    The question is.. what does it say to use on the side of the tire? I start from there an make any decision for higher/lower etc.
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    2017 Platinum Explorer - No heated mirrors with remote start

    it's an important distinction though as the "enabling" of the heat could be tied to the mirror position or the full ignition and helps "ford" identify where the problem is. When I started mine, I pressed the mirror button to move them out so I could take the pictures properly..
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    2017 Platinum Explorer - No heated mirrors with remote start

    FYI: mine were "unfolded" but still did not heat up.. it was only after the ignition was fully started that they heated up
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    2017 Platinum Explorer - No heated mirrors with remote start

    You are Correct my friend.. I have confirmed your exact situation with pictures.. I started the vehicle remotely and let run for 9 minutes (it stopped just after I took the last "off" shot).. I then started the vehicle with the remote again, then entered and used the ignition to start ("on"...
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    2017 Platinum Explorer - No heated mirrors with remote start

    I have an loaded platinum and an temperature gun as well.. I will try mine tonight/tomorrow and let you know..
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    Sync 3 3.0 - Turns Radio off after using Android Auto?

    I did the recent upgrade to Sync 3 , 3.0 and noticed something quite annoying.. not sure if anyone else has noticed this.. After using Android Auto to play music, if you turn off the vehicle, then the next time you start it, the radio will be powered off. Steps to reproduce 1) Plug in...
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    Warning Android Auto is now sending private detailed vehicle info to Google

    Actually. that's the whole problem.. they were not.. they left out a lot of detail on the data notice.. for example. did they tell you anywhere that they were going to send your list of saved radio stations to google to use for ad purposes? did they tell you they are going to tie that...
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    Warning Android Auto is now sending private detailed vehicle info to Google

    There are slight nuances which make this different from the situations you are mentioning: 1) you can turn off location services / history in Google and still be able use google maps.. you can also go and and see/clear your location history. 2) Authorities are very different from Google...
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    Warning Android Auto is now sending private detailed vehicle info to Google

    For those of you who may have missed or glossed over the latest "Data Notice" from Android Auto. AA is now sending off "private" information from your vehicle off to google (not just used in the AA app but off to Google servers for later analysis) Data "such as" make model fuel level odometer...
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    Service AdvanceTrac Error

    OK.. Good news.. I was able to have a good talk with the shop foreman who got a chance to look at the vehicle in detail, and he explained a LOT about the situation and why mine is kinda unique. Mine is more rare situation due to the Yaw Rate soft code which does not happen with most of the...
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    Service AdvanceTrac Error

    It's not the battery (assumed will test when I get home and get the tester on it) .. when I bought it a year ago (used for about 2 months) the battery was dead, so they put a new one in at the delaership.. I suspect the code was from back then.. I've confirmed the cables are tight on the posts..
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    Service AdvanceTrac Error

    Grrr Grrr Grrr.. So.. From the dealership yesterday.. (Lights were off the next morning when I start the Ex the next morning) "No Hard Faults, Road Tested, No Concerns Found, Soft Faults in History (U3003, U0415, U0418, C0063), Codes cleared" They then told me they were going to charge me...
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    Service AdvanceTrac Error

    Neither for me.. cool (3-4 degrees) but dry..
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    Service AdvanceTrac Error

    This happened to me last night, and it was cleared this morning.. took it in and have not heard back from the dealer.. if they tell me that I have to bring it in when it shows the errors, I'm going to make a pretty blunt comment.. if you can grab "historic" codes from ODBII why can't you do...
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    SYNC 3 latest version

    I have to say. The upgrade ( still unsuccessful as of this post) is one of the worst user experiences in upgrading anything ihave tried ( im a techie so ive done some pretty low level upgrades on devices) 1) no user feedback on usb insert. 2) no acknowledgement that an upgrade is happening...
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    Auto Dimming Side Mirrors a hazard?

    So.. I came across this weird condition with my 2017 Platinum last night.. I had paper directions, and made a wrong turn, so I pulled over to the side.. I turned on the single internal night (drivers side) to check an address.. once I figured out I turned the wrong way, I went to make a...
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