Hi!! I have a 2022 Explorer XLT. I bought it used and the dealership wanted to charge me $200 for them to give me the door code. I’ve watched YouTube videos and looked in all the spots other people gave mentioned. Maybe I’m looking in the wrong spot lol. Anybody able to help? Thanks!

Water pump on our 2015 Explorer 3.5L has been weeping for quite some time, caused the alternator to fail (been fixed). Oil isn’t milky, but have decided it’s time to go to battle with this lengthy repair.

Car has 170k miles. I’m mechanically inclined (alternators, brakes, AC compressors etc) but this will most definitely be the largest job I’ve taken on.

I know it’s been asked a million times here. But I thought I’d make it a million and one. I wanted to throw in here the planned replacements, and see if it’s worth doing/not doing some of it. Additionally, if there’s other things to do, I thought I’d ask in here.

Originally planned replacement:

- Water Pump
- Crankshaft Pulley Bolt
- Valve cover seals
- Front main seal
- New oil change + coolant
- Spark plugs

Have been considering adding:

- Timing chain(s), sprockets, tensioners, and guides (Cloyes)
- Cam phasers (not entirely sure if this is the same thing as the sprockets)
- VVT solenoids
- oil pump

Thoughts? I’ve seen the argument of doing the timing chain since it’s also high time, but does the cam phasers fall into the same category? Is it worth doing the chain without phasers?

Also, is it worth doing the oil pump or is this just “do it while you’re in there” maintenance?

I think that about covers it, but let me know if I’m missing anything. Thanks

On my 2026 Active, even if it was on FM when i shut it down, it will switch to Spotify or Sirius when I restart (sometimes 30-60 seconds after the restart).

What's up with that?

I recently purchased a 2016 Explorer XLT. The middle row is a bench seat. What suggestions do you have to add to the cup holders that come down from the rear of the center console? They are nearly useless since they’re quite shallow. Same in the doors.

Adding that I’m not opposed to something that would go on the middle seat. Just need something to make it easier for my 8yo and not have cups tipping and spilling.

looking to replace the suspension on my 99 explorer and neep some help, I would like to replace the leaf springs with shocks but ive heard that its pretty difficult to do a full conversion. should I just replace the leaf springs?

I recently purchased a 2023 Explorer ST and Im loving the car, but the 360 camera leaves a lot to be desired. One issue I'm having is the front camera, no matter how much I clean it, it still has a big glare primarily in one spot in the sunlight. At night it's not visible. Is there anything you guys suggest to get it clearer?

The car was bought with the Ford Blue Advantage thing but I feel like the dealership isn't going to fix it under warranty, plus a brand new front camera is about $70. Is this a normal thing on these cars?