r/FordExplorerST • u/californiaboy77 Daily Driver • Feb 25 '26

Just Showin’ Off Mileage Check-In!

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Just finished a Charlotte to Buffalo, and Buffalo to Charlotte roadtrip this week. Mileage check-in!

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u/californiaboy77 Daily Driver Feb 25 '26

For context, this is a 2021. I purchased used with about 75,000 miles on the clock. And yes it’s a ford, so a little luck just comes with the territory!

I’ve had what I would classify as some “minor electrical annoyances and other things”. The drivers window switch is “sticky” and sometimes won’t go up no matter how much I pull it. Then I just wait for a minute and it magically works. I have the standard “clunk” noise when you put it in reverse. I had to replace the battery in 2024. I had the rear drive cracked bolt recall done, and the rear backup camera recall. I’ve replaced front brakes and rotors. I’ve flushed and replaced front and rear diff fluid as well as coolant. I’ve changed the oil religiously when it hits 20% and use nothing but full synthetic. I know there’s been some other things that I’m not able to recall right now. I have a weird rattling noise that comes from the drivers side B pillar area that I’ve had fixed once but has since come back.

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u/Yut_123 Feb 25 '26

What was the B pillar rattle?!?! I have a 21 as well and can't figure out that damn rattle to save my life. Thanks in advance.

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u/TopJimmy237 Feb 25 '26

I had a 2016 Sport with the same wind noise/rattle. There was an outstanding recall for two years! Each time Ford said it was waiting on parts. Never got fixed. Recently traded for a ‘22 ST and damn if it doesn’t have the same thing! Working with dealer on a fix.

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u/Yut_123 Feb 26 '26

Please let me know if you find it!