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    Suing Ford for Lemon - Lemon Law

    2020 Explorer with 17k miles on it, starting the lemon process because it’s been in the repair shop for over 40 days, this time needed a whole new transmission. The first repair was done with 700 miles on the odometer and was the back two doors needing to be repainted. Couple questions for those...
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    Transmission Issue with Reverse and roll in Park

    2020 Explorer with 17k miles. Transmission today decided to not want to reverse. The backup camera came on but it wouldn’t reverse. Shut the car off turned it back on and it seemed to be normal again but then when we put it in park, it would roll as if the brake didn’t engage. No lights, no...
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    2020 Fuel Filter?

    Does anyone know if there is a fuel filter for the 2020 Explorers XLT? If so, what is a part number. I see on Ford Parts it lists a bracket and connector, but no filter.
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    Anyone know what this leak is?

    2020 Explorer, went under the hood today to check everything before a trip tomorrow and noticed this, looks like a leak from the valve cover? Not exactly sire. No active fluids seen, just this in the pic. Any ideas? Only 9500 miles
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    Explorer Low Coolant?

    3 weeks after a new transmission cooler and months after other issues, I took my 2020 Explorer with 8,000 miles from LA to Vegas and back. Did a full detail as soon as I came back and noticed my coolant resevoir was halfway between empty and minimum. It was in between minimum and maximum before...
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    SSI Tuned 2020 Explorer with 2.3L

    Well, I went with SSI again for my tune on my 2020 XLT and I am again impressed. I used Shawn for my old 14 Explorer 3.5NA and was happy. Ordered a 91 octane performance tune and the power feels incredible. The tune also seemed to have help some weird transmission shifting I had since getting...
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    Bad Clunking

    Took my 2020 in last week for a transmission issue/hesitation and everything was deemed OK. Drove my vehicle today and this big clunking sound comes from the passenger side and the rear about every 500ft and a constant rumbling sound. Nothing leaking, no lights on. Waiting for the tow truck...
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    Add Navigation?

    Can you add navigation with an SD card to a 2020 Explorer XLT or do you need a whole new module? I enabled navigation in ForScan. It pops up as a navigation failt when looking at the screen.
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    Transmission Issues?

    Anyone have any hesitation from 2-3 and on downshifts? Just took it to my local dealer who said it might be a week before it even gets looked at. Service advisor said it might be as simple as a TCM update.
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    Cold Air Intake (CAI)

    Does anyone know if the Roush Cold Air Intake for the 2019/2020 Ranger will work on the Explorer XLT? Same engine, 2.3L I4. Don't think K&N will be out with one anytime soon
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    Spark Plug Removal Difficulty

    Just recieved an updated performance tune for my 2020 Explorer with the 2.3l ecboost 4 cylinder engine. I was told for best performance with the tune, to re-gap the plugs to .026. How difficult is it to access all 4 plugs?
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    Seat issue?

    617 miles and the driver seat creaks like crazy especially on turns or if I move in the seat. Anyone else have this issue? I like the design id them but it feels cheap. Also, has anyone noticed any small bubbles in their paint? I have one small bubble on each of the rear doors. Appointment...
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    2020 XLT Exhaust?

    Wanted to get a new exhaust for the XLT particularly a Carven TR exhaust. Will I be able to do this without setting off any check engine lights? It’s also asking for the inlet size, 2.5in or 3in. Does anyone know which one I should order if it will work? This will be my first exhaust...
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    10.1 screen in an XLT?

    Does anyone know if you could buy and put the 10.1 screen in an XLT that comes with the smaller one?
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    Salvage Title Warranty?

    I saw an ad for a 2017 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor with the 3.5 ecoboost and only 16k miles for a good price. Has a salvage title but the seller who is a licensed dealer showed me the repair bill where all OEM parts were used and it was done at a reputable body shop. He said he does not...
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    A/C Compressor?

    2014 Explorer 3.5L NA with 40k miles. For the past 3 months the area near the compressor would make a clunk noise at idle and the rpm would srop and go back up right away. Fast forward now after a 4.5hr drove to 114 degree Lake Havasu, warm air only is blowing and the rpms drop and come back...
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    Engine Decarb/Fuel Injector Flush?

    So while I had my car at Santa Monica Ford(excellent service btw) for the toe link recall they had a advertisment for a fuel service. For $229 it includes a fuel injector flush, engine decarbonization, throttle body clean and a bottle of fuel treatment in your gas tank. Service advisor did not...
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    Any more upgrades to a 14 NA Explorer?

    My 14 Explorer NA currently has a K/N CAI and SSI 91 octane tune. Is there any other power upgrade available for the NA engines? I don't want to buy a Sport until mine is paid off. I really like my SSI tune and have put about 5k on it. Thanks!
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    Temperature Control Module Swap Help

    I need to swap out the temperature control module on my 14 explorer for one that is automatic instead of manual. Part number is: EB5T-18C612-AA. My Explorer now has one that is manual and in order for me to install the tesla style head unit, they said I needed to swap the control module for one...
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    14 Explorer RPM Weird Issue

    2014 Explorer XLT FWD. i have noticed off and on when my car is idling, mainly in park, the idle would go down to 500 and back up multiple times. It does not happen all the time. This morning, I noticed it was doing the same thing but it would make a click noise when the RPM moved down to 500...
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    Bilstein Struts for 14 Explorer?

    I was wondering if Bilstein part # 22-266613 would work on my 14 Explorer XLT 3.5L V6 FWD? Bilstein's website says yes, but they did not ask for my trim level or drivetrain, so it could be different. Has anyone ever used Bilstein on the Explorer? Also, about how many hours of labor is it for a...
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    XLT vs PIU?

    I have a current 14 Explorer XLT with the 3.5L V6 FWD right now. I will be getting some money after Christmas and wanted to sell my explorer and possibly get a 16 Explorer Police Interceptor that has been retired with only 40k miles. All the decals, lights and accessories have been removed. What...
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    14 Explorer Slow to Shift when Turning Wheel

    My 2014 Explorer has 28k miles on it and has a unique problem. I took it to the dealer again for this, and they are still saying there is nothing they can find. Here's what happens: When I am in reverse backing up only while turning the wheel pretty far to the left or right and I put the car...
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    TSB 17-2095 Ting/Click Noise

    I have been having a Ting/click noise from my front suspension usually when braking or steering over bumps. My Ford dealer said they didn't find any problems 2 times and didn't charge me for anything. I took it back Friday and once again they said nothing was wrong. Finally, the Service Advisor...
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    Metal Clacking Noise

    After taking in my 14 Explorer w 24k miles for the 17N03 recall and to have them investigate a clacking noise that I hear, they found nothing. Symptoms: Everytime I am at slow speeds and go over a bump or hole or dip, I hear a noise. It sounds like it is coming from right under the driver side...
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