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    Roaring/Grinding Noise

    Hey there! I have a 2017 Explorer Limited 3.5 N A non AWD. Horrible noise under load. Sounds like roaring or maybe grinding. No lost of power, no hard shifting and inly happens under load. Does not happen in neutral or park. I thought maybe it was the belt, mine was old. I put a brand new belt...
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    2017 Limited issues after battery and alternator replacement

    2017 ford explorer limited 3.5L V6 Just yesterday I had both my battery and alternator replaced and the battery light flashes charging system service. When I drive the battery light goes off and on, and the car never loses power. However I do notice my interior lights flicker a bit and when my...
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    Explorer 2017 Sport 3.5eb

    Hello, as I have an Explorer Sport 3.5 Ecoboost, I began to wonder if parts for this model fit from other models such as XLT, Limited, etc. I would like to know if body parts (bodywork, mounts), chassis parts (springs, stabilizers, etc.) and parts fit engine (it is known that it is ecoboost...
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    2017 FPIU - Brake lights not working

    So I recently got a 2017 Police Interceptor Utility, and I’m having a brake light issue. The normal tail lights work, but only the top brake light (above back window) works when I hit the brakes. I’m pretty sure the tail light is also supposed to illuminate but it doesn’t. So my question is...
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    2016-18 PIU FORScan Mods

    Hey guys, A while back I had a 2015 PIU and successfully made a bunch of mods using an OBD connector and FORScan installed on my laptop. Including: AWD Display, RKE, Dark Car etc. I am buying a 2016 PIU now, which to my understanding is the next generation and after spending hours and hours on...
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    Shopping for a 2014 or newer Explorer, what should I look out for?

    Let me get right to it: What do I need to look out for in shopping for an Explorer? What should I avoid? Common issues? I'm grateful for any feedback.. Backstory, if you're interested: I've always loved Explorers, had 1996 Eddie Bauer which was crap but still love them. I've noticed prices...
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    Hard to find answers 2017 PIU

    Hey Gang, First time poster here, I have a few questions if you guy's don't mind. I have looked and read and done searches but I cannot find what I am looking for. I know these have been answered in the past but i'll give it a shot, Please be kind.. I have a 2017 PIU (non Sync) No Sirius...
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    2017 Headlight Wiring Question

    Hi everyone, this is my first post! Anyway, I bought a LED "Ford" emblem for the front grill of my 2017 Explorer Sport. The Ford wording lights up when power is supplied. I'm trying to wire the new emblem to my headlights so it will turn on when the headlights turn on. But I am having trouble...
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    Where to buy

    Hi All, We all know there is much to be desired when it comes to buying or looking for custom items for our Explorers. I have a 07 Gen4 that I trying to customize. I am fairly new to this Forum and probably someone who has been here longer can send me links or direct me to someone. Where are...
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    Sync 3 - No GPS or AM/FM Radio ?

    I have a 2017 Ford Explorer Limited, running latest Sync 3 software. The GPS and Radio for AM and FM just stopped working one morning. None of the stations can be found, just static. Android auto works. I tried several master resets without any luck. This model has a stock fin antenna on the...
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    New here!!!

    Just wanted to say hey! I’m new to the site and wanted to show what I’ve been doing to my 2017 Explorer XLT. I’ve made modifications to have it murdered out and I seriously love it! If you guys have any other mod suggestions please let me know!!!
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    Need advice - Odd Damage

    First I want to thank everyone for looking at my post. I am new to ExplorerForum, but it has been very helpful already. I am a huge Ford fan, but my wife's 2017 Explorer Sport was in a wreck a couple of weeks ago and the damage seems oddly excessive. My wife was pulling into the parking...
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    In car sounds (door chimes, park sensors) changed after recharging dead battery?

    Has anybody else had this issue? I noticed this today after I got the vehicle going again. My explorer's parking sensors made a very different beep than usual. And my door chime sound changed from the MY2015+ chime to the pre 2015 chime. Any help would be appreciated.
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    Aftermarket Rims for my 2017 Limited Explorer

    I have a 2017 Limited, with stock rims and tires. Tires are Hankook 255/50R20 105H. I would like to change to an aftermarket rim, black and chrome. Is it possible to keep my existing tires and just change out the wheels? Or do I need tires and rims? I'm really only interested in changing the...
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    2017 and 2018 parts interchangeability

    Hey guys, would anyone happen to know if you can swap out exterior bits and pieces from the 2018 explorer to the 2017 ?
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    2017 Sport Rear Tail Lamp Assemblies

    Hi guys, Long time since I've been on the forum but I'm back with a question: Does anybody happen to know the part number for the 2017 sport tail light assemblies? I really like the smoked look on the sport tail lights vs the XLT tail lights. I know there are ford part sites, yet none of...
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    Forscan - 17 Explorer XLT+Sync3 (BCM+IPC Backup)

    Hi Guys, :) Thank you for all the usefull threads on this forum, i was reading you guys often but never create a user before. I was wondering if any of you had a clean not modded copy of your BCM and IPC modual save with Forscan? For this exact model: FORD EXPLORER XLT SYNC3 2017 (Canadian...
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    Rust on exhaust of 2017 Ford Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package

    Hi, Can anyone tell me if this is normal? I bought my 2017 Explorer brand new about a year ago. The car is garaged both at home and at work. I live in Southern California so I don't have exposure to rain, snow, ice, etc. I typically walk to work so I have few miles on the car (about 7,500...
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    Custom Order '17 Platinum came in with bad paint job!

    So, I custom ordered a Silver 2017 Platinum back in May and got a call yesterday that it was finally in. Went to the dealership today to pick it up and apparently it came in with a run in the paint on the bottom right of the liftgate. They attempted to buff it out (hoping it would be in the...
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    Another Noobie

    Well, the wife and I went looking at cars and came home with a Mustang GT and an Explorer. Go figure, she gets the 5.0! Just looking to learn more about this Explorer I bought and all of it's features. Won't modify it much as extra money goes into my motorcycle.
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    Grille Replacement - 2016 / 2017 Explorer

    I have seem a few threads on Grille replacements but they seem to be on all 2011-2015 Explorers. Looking at photos they 2016 - 2017 look different. Does anyone know if this process is different between the years and if it is has anyone been able to find documentation on the removal process...
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    2017 Explorer - Rust on dash frame

    So the first mod on my new 2017 XLT was to install a front+rear dashcam. The installation was pretty straightforward, although the fuse box under the dash was just a nightmare, and I'm still feeling stiffness in my neck, back, and abdomen from bending under the dash to get to it! Anyway, the...
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    Hard wiring dash cam in a 2017 XLT question

    Greetings all, I was hoping that someone would be able to point me in the right direction. I have recently purchased a dash cam for my 2017 Explorer XLT and would like to hard wire it. I am not interested in using a fuse tap and would like to keep it simple and wire it in the pillar since it's...
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    Dome / Map light upgrade help needed

    Hello! (2017 Explorer XLT Sport Appearance Package with 202A Trying to replace all interior lights to LED white. Ordered some compatible bulbs at amazon and succeed replacing the front dome / map lights. Problem is 2nd row seat and cargo area dome lights. Online (for example: ) we are supposed...
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    Adding towing after purchase

    I just bought a 2017 Ford Explorer that had everything i wanted except for TOWING. The dealer promised they could add it and said that it would take about 6 months for it to become available. I bought it with that assurance. Can anyone confirm that can be done - and if so, what they will...
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