I really like my Explorer!

[maerlim]

I'm loving mine as well. I have a few slight issues, but they're slight enough that my desire to not be without my Explorer for a few days outweighs my desire to get them fixed.

By the way, I've gotten a LOT of compliments on the color of my Golden Bronze Metallic from total strangers at the gas station or drive-through. It's a shame the color was discontinued.

 

[peterk9]

I can't get enough of my Explorer. It is the best vehicle I have ever owned.

Welcome to the Forum Dalep.:wavey:
I hope you continue to enjoy it for a long time. I've had mine a year and think it's great.
Happy motoring.

Peter

 

[Nicky Greeneyes]

Can we start a new thread of people that really like their Ex's instead of constantly whining about the minutest things that give the Ex character. I understand that there are some issues but I have not seen a thread where people can just say why they like their Ex's and have no complaints. I for one dont know how people get through life constantly complaining about every little thing. So the true Ex owners that really love them and have no issues please check in.

 

[Nicky Greeneyes]

I love my Ex 2008 XLT white suede clearcoat metallic!

 

[tuin42man]

You still qualify because the phantom wipe in my mind is a part of the character of the Ex and the sensor issue gets fixed on the next time in. What drives me crazy is the people that drone on about insignificant little things and never let go. Fix it and move on. If you like your Ex you will promote it if not they should trade it in and be a lot happier than they seem to be here.

Was the phantom wipe on your 2012 ex, and if so what did they do to fix it. My dealer can't seem to duplicate it and won't even try anything.

 

[peterk9]

Was the phantom wipe on your 2012 ex, and if so what did they do to fix it. My dealer can't seem to duplicate it and won't even try anything.

The phantom wipe is very difficult to duplicate on demand. I had the TSB done for it on my 2011 and everything was good until the V3.0.2 update was done. Not sure if that was the reason or just coincidental but it has returned but very intermittantly. One thing I did notice is that it seems to happen at times when going from a light to a dark area. I've had it happen a couple of times when driving into the garage. Until it gets worse, I'l live with it. Before the TSB was done it started doing it more and more often and sometimes more than one wipe. My dealer never tried to duplicate it. They just went ahead and carried out the TSB.

Peter

 

[foxtemple]

I love my ex. I have not had any problems that I have had to go to the dealer specially for. Usually its something very minor and is addressed when I get an oil change or tire rotation.

 

[FordService]

Was the phantom wipe on your 2012 ex, and if so what did they do to fix it. My dealer can't seem to duplicate it and won't even try anything.

tuin42man,

I’m available to lend a hand by setting up a call from your regional customer service manager. All I need is a PM from you with the following info: your full name, VIN, best daytime phone number, dealer information, and approximate mileage.

...Until it gets worse, I'l live with it. Before the TSB was done it started doing it more and more often and sometimes more than one wipe. My dealer never tried to duplicate it. They just went ahead and carried out the TSB...

I’m glad the dealer takes care of you, Peter; are you planning to have them check again on the next visit?

I love my ex. I have not had any problems that I have had to go to the dealer specially for. Usually its something very minor and is addressed when I get an oil change or tire rotation.

It’s awesome your Explorer makes you happy, foxtemple!

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Cory

 

[peterk9]

I’m glad the dealer takes care of you, Peter; are you planning to have them check again on the next visit?

Cory

My next visit is Tuesday next week for an oil change and to get my Winter tires put back on. I'll just mention the 'phantom' wipe but it is very intermittant and there really isn't anything they can check. Thanks Cory, have a great weekend. Calling for rain here for the next week or so. Shorts and 'T' shirt weather today!

Peter

 

[FordService]

...Thanks Cory, have a great weekend. Calling for rain here for the next week or so. Shorts and 'T' shirt weather today! ...

You got it, Peter.

Make sure to have galoshes ready for when the rain comes.

Cory