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    My Addition of spoiler brake & reverse lights

    Not sure what your state’s laws are on this subject, but that looks awfully close to some kind of police or fire department vehicle with all the rear facing LEDs.
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    Highest Mileage 5th Generation Explorer

    Got a 2016 Limited 3.5L 4WD with just over 155k miles, the rear A/C lines and core and the factory water pump were replaced around 150k (under my extended warranty) but otherwise it’s all original. No PTU, transmission or other common issues so far.
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    How to: Explorer LED Interior swap + Puddle Lamps DIY

    The rear dome light I got converted by BrightLites has failed. Didn’t even last 90 days. 😡
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    What did you do to your 5th Gen?

    Put a new battery in my Explorer and read about the BMS reset that must be performed afterwards, I found this procedure on Mustang and F150 owner’s forums and just confirmed that it worked on the Explorer too. Procedure must be carried out within 10 seconds: Switch ignition on (engine off)...
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    Yet another PTU bites the dust!

    From posting about it on an anonymous internet forum? That’s a really goddamn stupid thing to say.
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    7-pin trailer socket with round pins?

    Are you looking for an adapter like these...
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    How to: Explorer LED Interior swap + Puddle Lamps DIY

    I received my swapped rear overhead dome light back from Brightlites today, it was quick and convenient and the new LED bulb looks awesome!
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    What is this unused plug for?

    Thank you! Does it seem like something that could be used to tie into the Canbus network for adding mods, like adding FordPass for example? Or does that only serve as a testing port?
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    What did you do to your 5th Gen?

    Got my 3.5L N/A Explorer tuned by Torrie at Unleashed. It’s definitely quicker and more responsive.
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    Bench to Bucket

    The pictures show black leather, not clear what the stitching color is.
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    How to: Explorer LED Interior swap + Puddle Lamps DIY

    What is the address to send our dome lights to for retrofit? I placed an order today but haven’t seen any email with instructions.
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    Bench to Bucket

    There is someone on the 5th Gen Explorer Facebook page who is currently trying to sell his 2nd row captains chairs and center console, he is located in Iowa I think.
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    What is this unused plug for?

    While installing my trailer brake controller and hardwire kit for a dashcam, I found a small gray 4-wire plug that was not connected to anything inside the driver side dash of my 2016 Limited 3.5L 4WD. The four wire colors are: yellow/green tracer, green/blue tracer, gray/orange tracer, and...
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    What did you do to your 5th Gen?

    Recently, I picked up my Explorer from having the water pump and the rear A/C components replaced (all covered under my extended warranty). Since then… I‘ve gotten the front door windows tinted to match the rear factory privacy glass I added OEM hood lettering in Magnetic (matches the...
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    A/C Rear Line Leak

    I bought a set of the block off plates on Amazon as a Plan B, but my extended warranty provider is covering the full repair cost to get the leaking rear AC lines resolved. If anyone could use them to fix your AC, message me.
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    5th Gen Explorer Photo Thread

    High mileage for the year, but it was a well maintained one-owner creampuff with tons of features. After researching this platform thoroughl, I negotiated a good deal on this one and got an extended warranty to cover it until it’s past 200k. That coverage has already paid to replace my entire...
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    Why we don't let 14 year olds drive...

    Has nobody ever seen the proper way to parallel park in Chicago? 🤪
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    Explorer 'A' pillar replacement

    I had my windshield replaced under insurance coverage at Safelite the other day, and they have the A-pillar trim pieces all on hand to replace once the originals are pulled off in order to get the windshield glass cut out.
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    Rear Suspension Toe Link Recall

    Had this campaign completed on my 2016 earlier this month while I was getting other maintenance work done at my dealership, it only took an extra hour for the toe link recall fix and re-alignment.
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    What did you do to your 5th Gen?

    The console is received and installed. Also put on crossbars for my roof rack.
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    What did you do to your 5th Gen?

    Ordered from my dealer, there was one new OEM black console (not the Sport w/ red stitching) in stock locally and I will have it tomorrow.
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    What did you do to your 5th Gen?

    Changed the oil, radiator coolant, transmission, PTU and RDU fluids, and got the toe link recall completed on my recently purchased 2016 Explorer Limited this week. I also ordered LED replacements for the puddle lamp, license plate lamp, and fog lamp bulbs and will be buying the OEM 2nd row...
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    5th Gen Explorer Photo Thread

    I bought mine last week. 2016 Explorer Limited 4WD in Blue Jeans metallic, has every factory option except adaptive cruise control.
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