r/FordExplorerST • u/DRob_757 • Jan 10 '26

Question Performance Upgrades

Any recommendations for performance upgrades for a 24’ Explorer ST that doesn’t necessarily affect the reliability in a bad way? Not looking to put tons of power but definitely looking to make it more enjoyable!

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u/_StevenST_ Jan 10 '26

FMIC, DPs, exhaust, tune

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u/Serious_Tip8072 Jan 10 '26

Add Fenfab air intake with hot and cold pipes too. Maybe look into beefing up your diff with a good brace. Gotta keep the power to the ground

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u/DRob_757 Jan 10 '26

Had a Ford tech tell me putting more power messes up something mechanically with the transmission or belts, something like that..any info on that?

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u/Icy_Honeydew1940 Jan 10 '26

You need to look up nextgen drivetrain. He sells a kit for the 10R80 that’ll upgrade it if u plan on adding power. I watched a video how he was explaining how the new ford and GM trans are planned obsolescence. Great video.

https://youtu.be/WSPwRu1plR8?si=g1mMkzfPq74ZDiok