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That's a great tip pwscott. Thanks!

In case anyone is interested, it seems that where I live (Ottawa, ON, Canada), the free trial period for Traffic Plus and Travel Link is, like the audio trial, 6 months long. I got my ST from a dealer in Ottawa in May of 2020 and according to my newly created SiriusXM account, my complimentary...

Great. I'll look for them!

Thanks Peter. Where (on what screen) is the weather displayed? I have never (or don't recall) seen it.

How do you display weather information? Do I have to have the data feature (whatever that is) enabled? I'm in Ottawa, Ontario and have a 2020 ST (with the large display). I've only seen the occasional road works icon on the Nav map and don't recall seeing any traffic congestion colours but I'll...

Thanks! I will try that. I solved the problem of not being able to get the second row seats back to normal ( \ ). It turns out that the aftermarket netting that I installed to try and keep the dog in the back and which connected to the head rests and a tab on the bottom rear of each seat was too...

Today I tried to put the second row seats into a flat position ( _ ) so I could use the full cargo space. The third row seats went down nicely but I could only get the second row seats to go down to about 45 degrees ( / ). Now I can't get the second row seats back to normal passenger mode ( \ )...

As usual, you are correct Peter. Now I'm not sure if it's a Blackvue or Thinkware! I threw out the boxes when I moved 2 years ago. The 770 rings a bell. Every 2 weeks it reminds me to reformat the SD card to ensure data integrity. It's the one where you have to install the rear camera upside...

I bought a Thinkware (can't remember the model number) back in 2017 for my Explorer Platinum. 1080p back and front. I believe this is before Ford went with them as an authorized accessory. I had them remove it from the old Exp and install it on the new one.

In early May I took delivery of a Blue ST (big wheels and the tech package). It worked well but the front camera didn't work. I sent it in to have extra tinting installed on the front driver / passenger side windows and installation of my dashcam (which they had removed from my 2017 Platinum...

Possible design flaw... they've moved the sensor?

That's what I thought. I was wearing a long coat given how cold it's been and suspect the coat was dangling down around the sensor. I also suspect they've moved the sensor since I don't recall this happening on my 2017 Exp Platinum. Unless it has something to do with the lack of a face-plate to...

For my 2017 Platinum, I ended up using the cheapest vent-clamp holder ($10). I lost interest in trying to find a tidier cable solution and just put up with the lightning cable hanging off the bottom of the iPhone. Now that I have a 2020, I've had to upgrade my iPhone from a 7 Plus to an 11 Pro...

Thanks Peter. I thought I'd go with WeatherTech because they looked softer / more comfortable for the dog. I also like the WT styling more than the Husky but do appreciate the fact that they cover more area, especially the front door sills.

These look like my best bet. They're less expensive than the Ford ones. I'll probably pick up a pair of front row floor liners as well. Thanks!

A few days ago I took my 2017 Explorer Platinum in to my dealer for spring maintenance and detailing to get rid of all of the hair my German Sheppard deposited on the rear carpet. On my way out, I noticed that they had an Atlas Blue 2020 ST (plus the premium tech and street packages) on the...

Hi Peter. I quoted step 1 from the section "Gate Operator / Canadian Programming"...

Thanks guys. I went to Canadian Tire and purchased a universal remote. I programmed it for the Liftmaster using the Liftmaster's learn program and then used that to program the HomeLink in my Explorer. Programming the universal remote for the Liftmaster was a piece of cake. Not so for the...

Thanks. I found lots of threads on the net that suggested that I don't need the remote but no specifics on how to do it.

I have a 2017 Explorer Platinum. I'd like to program the homelink garage door opener to open my LiftMaster garage door opener but I don't have a remote control for it. All of the instructions I have found assume you have the remote. I have attempted to program it by pressing the learn button on...

He used plastidip I think. I'm not sure how durable it is or how long it will last.

I agree Peter. There is only one grille for the Platinum and I believe it to be chrome plated making it difficult to paint (black out) so I might have to go with my original idea and install a Sport grille. I'm not sure I have much confidence in my dealership's paint and custom shop. The paint...

Thanks. I thought plastidip was a temporary solution. Do you think it will last and if so, how long? Our winters are long, icy and cold :(

Just talked to the paint shop at my local dealer. They suggested that they can't paint a chrome grille because the paint won't adhere properly. The guy asked me which grille I had on my '17 Ex Platinum and suggested there are 3 variants, one of which is chrome. I didn't know there were different...

2017 Explorer Platinum animation between stock and painted grille