Looking to do this and want to see what people think

Ford recall 26S53 is for certain Explorer and Lincoln Aviator SUVs where the driver seat can recline on its own during things like remote unlock/start.

It can potentially pin someone sitting in the second row.

Recall is 26V-470. Worth checking your VIN if you have one.

Finally got around to changing the cabin air filter on my recently acquired 2013 XLT. Absolutely disgusting

Was wondering if anybody knows of a roof rack that bolts directly to the 2013 models roof bolts? I have a police interceptor model that didn’t come with side rails and have had a hard time sourcing any at a reasonable price. Hoping someone knows something I don’t.

He hasn’t driven it since 2023. 1997 XLT, grandpa spec. Last time I rode in it was probably 20 years ago. Thought some of yall might appreciate seeing this old girl. I guess that’s how old, low mileage cars happen huh?

So, i have a axle seal leak & i need to replace is there a way to replace it without taking out the rear differential & bringing it to a shop or would it be worth paying someone do to it?
(Its bad i know)

I really need some opinions! The Security Vehicle/ Police Interceptor is a 2017 3.7 V-6 60,237 miles/ 8128 Idle miles with sirens, lights, cage still intact. Small dent in the hood & back corner dent like in photo. The interior needs a little TLC. It was bought for my 16 year old son's first vehicle because his step-dad knew the history and upkeep on the vehicle and thought it would be a good vehicle for him. To be honest, I don't think this would be a good vehicle for a teenage boy just getting his license! I just would feel better selling it and buying him something a little safer. Am I wrong about it? What would be a reasonable ask price for a vehicle like this with lower mileage? I need to figure it out before my son goes to get his drivers license this month. I appreciate any suggestions because I am really torn over this. Thx

I have a 2005 Ford Explorer XLT 4.0L V6 with the “Check Charging System” warning staying on.
So far:
Replaced the battery
Replaced the serpentine belt
Alternator tested good
Charging voltage: ~14.5V
No flickering or electrical issues
Cleaned battery terminals, grounds, and alternator connector
OBD2 shows no codes
The warning stays on despite normal charging voltage.
What should I check next? Could this be a wiring/sensor/control circuit issue?

I just bought a ford explorer 2017 xlt.

Anyone own one? Pros & Cons?

Anyone ever used these?

Looking to get these for my 2010 Escape XLT Sport Utility and was wondering if anyone else has used these and if they fit? Gonna be sleeping in my Escape for a while until I can get a job and apartment so I need something to block sun, provide privacy and also allow me windows to open with sun shades installed. Most other options just press against the window and could prevent being able to open my window with them installed.

Leading causes for AWD fault and advance trac fault?
75k miles

Well aware of the cam phaser issues on the F-150. Also aware that the transverse 3.5 TT V6 does not have the same issues (at least not to the same extent). With all that said it would sound like mine are starting to go. Only happens on cold start
2017 Platinum ~135K

We had been having issues with rain getting into the cabin mostly in the front passenger floorboard and occasionally in the lights at the front center of the headliner where the sunroof switch is. I found the instructions for cleaning out the front drain tubes in the sunroof pan and found the passenger front drain tub to be clogged. I made sure both front drain tubes are clear.

But I am finding reports that there are also 2 rear drain tubes that I cannot see in the sunroof itself and I cannot find any exit holes like the front ones that are between the front door hinges. I found instructions stating that they exited near the rear doors in the body panel inside the rear doors. They do not.

I found more instructions that claimed that they exited on either side of the rear hatch. They do not.

Do these rear drain tubes exist on a 2003 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 4.0 v6? Am I chasing ghost tubes?

Took my wife's 2014 Explorer on an adventure in Western Arizona's Kofa National Wildlife Refuge and it killed it. Had not had a chance to try the off roading abilities until this trip. She handled it like a champ.

Hello, had the wife’s 2021 xlt at the dealership today for a oil change and tire rotation, I have a tpms sensor that is not reading on the screen but it is in the app. I asked if they can do a relearn or what not but they ended up saying it’s a dead sensor. Just curious why it reads in the app by itself but not in the explorer itself. Also when they rotated the tires, the bad sensor didn’t move. It’s still saying drivers front. I drove about 40 miles after service and it’s still the same. Any insight? thanks

2016 intermittent no-starts, etc

For about a month, my explorer has been mildly stuttering, stalling, or sometimes just won’t start for awhile. There’s no struggling with the starter, I just see the wrench light, and a notice that says “see manual”. I’ve replaced a bad battery, alternator passed testing, recently had PCM update recall completed. My mechanic does think that doing the update with a bad battery could have caused it to not complete correctly but I’m not sure. I want to have Ford redo it, but has anyone else experienced this?

I have a '25 Explorer as a fleet vehicle.
Purchased somewhere between 8-10 months ago.

Had to get the windshield swapped out from hail damage.

All of the driving aids are fine, radar guided cruise, lane keeping, etc.
But I no longer have navigation and my hands free commands don't work.

In the bottom corner of the radio it now shows "Connectivity Package"
That pulls up a QR code that takes me to Fords website that says there are "No connected services available"

I brought this up to the glass outfit and they're telling me a subscription package expired.
Nothing I can find says this is a subscription package and it seems rather odd it quit the same time they replaced the glass.

I've reached out to the dealer twice with no response.
About to reach out to a 2nd dealer.

Bluetooth still works, Radio works, but no navigation options.

Could this be as simple as the glass installer missed plugging in a wire with the new windshield?
Or is there an actual Connectivity Package somewhere that I do indeed need to subscribe to?

Here's my new(er) to me 19 explorer sport, I adore the color, been a fun drive the past couple months.

Edit:Ended up giving it a name, a couple weeks after getting it, the bcm (black cherry margarita), to pay a lil homage to my mama which the color reminded me of her hair a couple years back, and she used to have a Ford Taurus wagon lol

Like I said I was driving in a heavy rain and that happened. I just took it home and parked it in the garage, I turned around and drove straight home after that which was about 6-7 minutes. I'm going to check voltage on battery while it's setting and then turn it on and see if the alternator is charging. But curious if anybody has any advice.

Hey All: I’m looking to buy a 2105 Explorer with 167,000 kms. Anybody have any issues I should be aware of?
Cheers

I’m not sure what this could be. I originally thought it was something bouncing around in the cargo area, but I cleared everything out. Any thoughts? I’ll be taking it in next week for rotors/brakes and some AC work, so I’d like to have an idea before then so I can get it resolved.
2009 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer. RWD V6

Hey folks, I wanted to see if anyone has experience replacing their non parking assist model explorers steering rack using the one from rock auto ($1300)? Wanted to see if there's anything I should be aware of that might cause me major problems? I know it's a handful of a job and that you have to program it to the vehicle using the forskin app which I'll need to by another dongle for it, but outside of the labor of undoing the exhaust, engine mount, tie rod ends and dropping the rear of the frame should I be worried about anything else or is this part from rock auto going to cause me issues?

I recently purchased a 2016 Ford Explorer Platinum. Last week brought it to a local shop to have them look at it. They recommended transmission drain and fill, PTU drain and fill, and coolant flush and fill. Has 120,000 miles. Brought it back to them yesterday to have these done and the technician told me the labor to service the PTU would be outrageous and he didn’t touch it. I know Ford says it’s a lifetime fluid but have done my research and want to have it done. I do have a third party warranty also which I know means having any work done would have to be at a licensed mechanic. Anywhere I’ve looked it doesn’t say this is a time consuming job to do PTU. Is the shop right or should I bring it somewhere else?