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OK... I have finally figured it out. (I'm dense, i know) The ports are dead until the ignition is on. If something is plugged into the 12V power point while the ignition is on, then if the ignition is turned off, the power point stays on. I was faltering on the fact that you cannot plug...

Still confused. I just watched a Ford video that says they stay on after the ignition is turned off. But it is not happening in my Exporer. https://owner.ford.com/how-tos/vehicle-features/center-console/powerpoints.html

Thanks Peter. But even though the ports were hot all the time in past years, they are not on my 2017. The USB sync port stays live for about 10 minutes after the ignition is off and then that powers down; leaving none of the 6 power points active. Unbelievable. I was hoping just one of them...

Hello Peter, I feel like a bull in a china shop. Posted a question under the wrong thread and could not figure out how to move it or delete it. Is there a "how to" link for common tasks at this site?

I am having trouble finding out which ports (both USB and 12v cig plug) are still hot when the ignition is off. I have tried them... and a few appear to be hot when I first turn the ignition off and open the door, but later they are not. Sorry. I was supposed to put this in the 2017 forum.

I have only had my Explorer Platinum for two weeks. My last vehicle was a Grand Cherokee. I noticed the cramped area for my left foot right away. When I rest it on the false pedal, it almost feels like it is under the brake pedal. Don't get me wrong. I love this Explorer and I expect it is...

Hey D. I saw you wrote back in September about having remote access to your 17 Explorer Platinum. How are you doing this without an embedded modem in that year model?