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    Retrofitted Climate Controlled Seats Not Working Via APIM

    Hello, I retrofitted climate (heat/cool) Lincoln MKS seats into my 2013 PIU and the DCSM Self-Test passes and works perfectly in ForScan / IDS. You can hear the vents power up one at a time for each seat along with their relays. All the seat buttons appear in my Sync 2 / MFT display and also...
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    Installing a flat screen on a recessed model

    I have a 2012 Ford Explorer. How hard is it to modify the brackets so you can use a flat screen vs a recessed one. Upgrading from Sync 2 to 3. I just want to know what level of difficulty it is before I spend the $$ on all the parts. Thanks!
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    Sync 3 bracket modification

    I have a 2014 Explorer that I am doing a Sync 3 upgrade on. I purchased a square/flat sided screen despite knowing that I have a recessed screen in my Explorer (hey, it was a great deal). I've seen people modify the brackets to make it work but when I looked back on it that was in an F150. So...
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    Flex seats fit in Explorer

    Just an FYI. I just finished fitting 10 way adjustable, heated leather seats from a 2010 Flex in my PIU. Final results: <blockquote class="imgur-embed-pub" lang="en" data-id="aKibk9x"><a href="//imgur.com/aKibk9x"></a></blockquote><script async src="//s.imgur.com/min/embed.js"...
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    2008 V8 - Retrofit Tow Package?

    I currently have a 2006 Mountaineer V8 with the tow package, and it's served me well towing my 4200lbs ski boat. I'm looking at a 2008 Mountaineer with a V8, but it doesn't have the tow package. From what I've been able to research, there aren't any drive train differences for the V8s between...
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    For Sale Custom 5th Gen Headlights

    See pictures at https://imgur.com/a/OcGF and https://imgur.com/a/lQZPN My lease is up, Explorer is returned, and my custom retrofit headlights are up for sale! Fit 2011-2015 Explorers without HIDs. Head light off by terrywood02 posted July 22, 2016 at 9:22 AM Headlight on and fogs by...
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    Greetings from your newest Vendor specializing in headlight customization

    Greetings Ford Explorer Family! It is an honor to be your newest registered Vendor. Our specialty is the manufacturing and customization of Automotive Headlights. Anything from custom one-off paint-schemes inside the headlight shells, to projector retrofitting and specialty-LED placement...
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    2013 Limited Ds2 Retrofit

    Ok as promised, here is a complete how to guide for retroing the stock ds3 system to the much better ds2 setup. i apologize i didnt take any pictures of the process or a before shot. tools needed, 1) T20 torx bit, you will also need a smaller one forgot the size. 2) 7/32 socket 3) 1/2 socket...
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    Few questions about headlights and front suspension.

    Hey, I have searched the forum for answers to my question but I have found nothing useful. I may not have used the right keywords so forgive me if this is a repetitive thread. If I have overlooked something could you simply point me in the right direction. Thank you. Headlight: Ok, heres the...
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    Help with Retrofit Source light kit for 2011 Explorer

    Live in the Atlanta area and picked up a Retrofit Source light kit just before Christmas. The guys there seemed very cool and they had lots of interesting lighting projects in the works. Anyway, finally had the time to install the kit today and thought I'd followed the directions to a T; they...
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    Bumper valance swap '03 XLS

    Hey Everyone, need some info regarding the bumper valance on a '03 XLS. My truck currently does not have the cut-outs for the OEM style fogs. I would like to swap out the valance so that I can use the OEM style fogs. Would I be able to use the valance from an XLT or Eddit Bauer, same year...
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    Trans Conversion A4LD to M50D-Help!

    I want to convert my auto to a manual in my 91' Explorer 4x4. Can anyone out there give me the laundry list of mods that I will need to make to make this work? I understand the two trannies swap perfectly on the crossmemeber and transfer case fittings. What mods are necessary for the...
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    New '06 Explorer: What About HID Retrofit?

    As many of you many know, I recently upgraded the headlamps on my '98 X to HID kits (Retro-solutions) and they have transformed my older X into a great night-driving machine. Last weekend, my wife bought and took delivery on a '06 Explorer XLT. Well wouldn't you know it, the headlamp system...
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