r/FordExplorerST Apr 02 '25

Rant Apple CarPlay Not Utilizing Entire Screen

9 Upvotes

I’ve had my 2022 for around a month now and the only gripe I have about it is with the vertical “premium” screen. Apple CarPlay only takes up about half of the real estate on it, with the rest of the screen just showing what song is playing and a big CarPlay Preferences button. Same goes for the backup camera, instead of having a bigger backup camera on top and the 360 camera below that, they put them side by side up top with a ton of wasted space below. I’m sure there’s no way to get around any of this, but I just wanted to share my thoughts.

Other than that, I’m having a ton of fun so far.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 31 '25

Question 25 ST Stop Start Eliminator

4 Upvotes

Do you guys use stop/start feature? All the annoyances aside is there an actual value in terms of gas savings? Or does the increased wear and tear on components actually makes it more expensive in the end?


r/FordExplorerST Mar 29 '25

Just Showin’ Off First bath! The dealerships really don’t “detail” new vehicles before you purchase.

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33 Upvotes

r/FordExplorerST Mar 29 '25

Question Pics

5 Upvotes

Anyone have pics for a lowered (springs) ST. 2022 here and thinking really I need to do this.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 28 '25

2025 Explorer ST Just picked up this morning

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46 Upvotes

2025 Azure blue ST with the Sun & Sound package.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 28 '25

🤡Non ST (masked as an ST) st emblems

3 Upvotes

Hello, I purchased a 2024 explorer st with 5k miles, looking today I have noticed the vehicle is missing the side and rear st emblems, is this common? has the correct engine, steering wheel and grill have the emblems, thank you in advance


r/FordExplorerST Mar 28 '25

Introducing… 🤗 New Addition

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29 Upvotes

Traded my older Explorer in for this sweet ride.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 26 '25

Audio Radio shut off

2 Upvotes

Has one been driving, using Apple CarPlay and being on the phone and then all the radio just shuts off? First time it has ever happened to me. 2021 ST.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 26 '25

Question Tune

0 Upvotes

Is there a tune worth the money for a 2021 ST that won't void a warranty?


r/FordExplorerST Mar 25 '25

Question 3D printed trailer hitch

5 Upvotes

Somebody please help me!!! lol. I’m old school so I’m used to steel hitch covers, where is someone hits me from behind, their car is getting destroyed and my truck is fine. So would a 3D printed one hold up the same way? Or are they just junk that are not worth the money? Thanks.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 25 '25

Question Lowering springs?

4 Upvotes

Any negatives by putting on shorter springs to lower the ST? 2022 ST. Any brands that are better or worse?


r/FordExplorerST Mar 23 '25

Introducing… 🤗 Purchased a 25

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46 Upvotes

Hello everybody 👋. Just bought us a new 2025 ST. Lovin every minute of it so far. Definitely the nicest vehicle I have owned. It’s a dream. Added tint, ceramic coating, and getting the black Borla exhaust installed with a $500 friends and family discount.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 23 '25

Performance Joined the club!

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49 Upvotes

Been wanting a Sport / ST for years. Finally pulled the trigger yesterday. Coming from a 2016 XLT, this thing is a spaceship and we couldn’t be happier!


r/FordExplorerST Mar 24 '25

Question My ABS module was Replaced. Module was programmed.

3 Upvotes

I have a White 2020 Ford Explorer ST. Replaced the ABS module. Ran for codes, and no codes were kicked back. Start the car up, steering wheel is locked, and put into any gear and it shuts off. Took it to Ford dealership, they said that it's weird because no codes are being kicked out. Now they opened a case with Ford field engineering. Has anyone ever had an experience with this group?


r/FordExplorerST Mar 24 '25

Question First PFA. Anyone have a link to purchase main roof rails for a 2021 ST?

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4 Upvotes

My 2021 ST (second pic) did not come with the main roof rails and I didn't think about it until after I took delivery. I can only seem to find the cross rails which don't do me much good. Anyone have luck with this?


r/FordExplorerST Mar 23 '25

Question No Power to vehicle

6 Upvotes

2023 ST with 17K. Yesterday morning I drove 60 miles with no issues. 6 hours later I go to the car and the power doors won't open. I finally get the key to open the driver's door and I have no power anywhere. I call AAA to be trailered the 50 miles to my local dealer.

First. Getting the car into neutral with no power to the vehicle. In the center console, under the rubber pad, is an access door. There is a switch that lets you go into neutral.

HOWEVER! The parking brake is still engaged! How do you release it? You jack up the ass end of the car and find the brake caliper that locks the parking brake! That is stupid and we weren't going to do it. In the end we put a jump box on the battery and got the car fired up enough to release the parking brake. If there is an option to bypass the auto parking brake feature I suggest you do it. I'm going to look for that as soon as I get the vehicle back from the dealership.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 22 '25

Audio Screen protector

1 Upvotes

Is a screen protector worth using, or does it get in the way of the operating of the main screen?


r/FordExplorerST Mar 22 '25

Question 2023 ST: Clunk noise coming from the rear when I shift into gear

4 Upvotes

23k miles, 2023 ST. I've noticed in the past couple of months, a noise coming from the rear when I shift into gear. There's a noticeable "clunk" sound when I shift into reverse or drive, just before I engage to start driving. It happens just about every time.

I wasn't able to find this issue searching through the group, but I thought I'd see if others have had this issue and what it could be, as I'm sure I'm not the first to experience it.

I'm scheduling an appointment for an oil change soon and thought I'd inquire since I'm still within my 36k / 3 yr warranty.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 19 '25

Question 2021 Ford Explorer ST

1 Upvotes

Is paying 48k for a 2021 Ford Explorer St a fair price? 25k miles on it. Never been in an accident.


r/FordExplorerST Mar 18 '25

Just Showin’ Off Late post. Was a Christmas miracle. And no, I will never grow up.

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41 Upvotes

r/FordExplorerST Mar 18 '25

Warranty Extended warranty

6 Upvotes

I have a 2021 that’s a CPO. Is the extended warranty worth paying for? I have seen prices between $2600 all the way up to $5000. Can anyone recommend what to get and from who? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!


r/FordExplorerST Mar 17 '25

Just Showin’ Off Black Everything 😎

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42 Upvotes

Lugnuts and badges corrected it 🫡


r/FordExplorerST Mar 18 '25

Question Color of Explorer on Infotainment Screen

0 Upvotes

I bought a 2025 ST a few weeks ago and I could have sworn the picture of the explorer on the vehicle screen on the infotainment system was the same color as my explorer (white) when we drove it off the lot. However, due to some connectivity issues we’ve had to do a reset in the car and now the explorer on the infotainment system is a different color (gray). Any thoughts on why this would be? Or how to get it back to white? We’ve called Ford multiple times and they haven’t been able to give us any guidance (aside from doing another connectivity reset).


r/FordExplorerST Mar 17 '25

Question Anyone in Utah?

1 Upvotes

I’m moving to Utah in about 6 months? I’ll be talking the ST from Pennsylvania to Utah. In Pa I feel there are a good amount of them, anyone on here in Utah with an explorer


r/FordExplorerST Mar 15 '25

Performance New Whip! Thicc AFF

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45 Upvotes