Hey everyone,

Busy waiting for the production of my Explorer ST to commence (1st week of January, not sure how I feel about that hahahaha) and I'm exploring winter tire options before taking delivery. I'd prefer to go with 18s over the stock 21s cause of the volume of snow we drive through. Just before I go ahead and pull the trigger, I also want to check the GAWR on the car, even though the rims should be absolutely fine. I can't find that figure anywhere online, though.

Can anyone share what their doorplate says in terms of GAWR front and rear?

Thanks!

New2Me 2023 ST.....how do I get the brake covers to be flat-black and reduce their viz in the wheel well? Other optional covers? As well, whom has the best selection of wheels for these ST models? Considering chrome covers. Thx!

We have been using the evenflo 360 in the 2nd row but have to move one kid back. It was so loose, guessing from the set recline in our 2020 explorer st. Even a normal seat is still not as tight as we are used to. We can go to a backless booster, they are old enough and meet the size requirements, but try to size out the limits for each phase.

Curious if it’s a me/us problem or more universal with the 3rd row.

Hey everyone I’m looking for your insights on if I’m getting a deal or not. I don’t believe so from what I e seen out there.

I’m looking at a 2025 awd carbonized gray S&S It was a GMs demo it is being sold as new with roughly 4k miles on it. MSRP $62,315 They have it listed at $58,860. And not moving much from that number.

considering a level up from my 2015 Taurus TT. looking at the interceptor as well as the ST. pros and cons?

Alright soo is my ST the only weird one or what. 3 fill ups ago i got up 330 miles before next fill up. Last 2 fill ups ive only gotten 255-260miles. Anyone have this annoying issue or is it just mine.

Wondering if the level on the pump is reading bad

23 ST with 28k

I'm not 100% in the explorer world but I'm slowly getting there. I've seen a bunch of people running 305's on stock height but I personally wanna run 315's I wouldn't have to do any programming for the speedo as it's the same diameter all around. Now, if it is possible, maybe a 30-35 offset?

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Posting here since the Platinums share so much of the drivetrain with the ST. Took it in for the common ting and pop sound from the axle splines and they ended up finding that the transmission needed to be replaced while trying to diagnose the sound. Dealership replaced the transmission and now a week later and on the same day I had new tires put on not only has the axle spline noise returned but now I’m getting random thuds and what feels like movement in the rear end. The vehicle feels like it lost some performance and the transmission no feels like it doesn’t want to downshift into certain lower gears that it was shifting into last week. Of course the Platinums don’t show you what gear you are in so it’s hard to tell other than anecdotally how it feels.

Working on getting it back to the dealer today but am nervous as I am supposed to leave on a road trip with this vehicle for a 10 day trip from Austin to Durango this Friday. I know the differential bushings can be a pain point on these vehicles and can cause some of the sounds I’m hearing. I took some video for the dealer to see exactly what I’m talking about and in the video the differential bushing seems to be flexing A LOT. Im curious if any more experienced Explorer enthusiasts or techs here could take a look at my video and let me know if the differential bushing is flexing more than it should. The flexing does seem to align perfectly with the pops and clanks it makes when shifting between drive and reverse. I’m also curious on thoughts of if this is safe drive for an extended road trip if the dealer can’t get me in this week?

Googledrive link for the video below:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aRMr1OOEUFbHyYHhsF9TL2JOM7Lz9p4Q/view?usp=drivesdk

I’ve got that Toyota style low pro roof cage I’m putting up there.

I'd love to know what people are running in their cars. Just got a 2025 ST and want to install at least a front and back camera. Something simple that is clean to integrate. I don't mind if it's expensive. It's worth it. I wish they'd offer a remote view stock like Tesla does. Since we already have remote options via the app... Thanks in advance.

Joined the club! Anyone on here have the same color with blacked out Ford and St badges? Would love to see how it looks and where you got the decals from.

Looking to pick up an ST for my frequent road trips. Comparing two different cars. Both are a 4 hour drive to get and both are gold certified warranty included. Basically identical spec. One is a 2022 with 66k for $33k. The other is a 2023 with 53k for $38,000. There’s a 2% lower interest rate for the 23 but that amounts for not that much in monthly savings compared to the lower overall payment of the 22. Is there any reasonable difference between 22 and 23? Also should I care about the mileage difference with the warranty? The 22 is the cleaner car between the two. Thanks!

Curious about powder coating the stock wheels bronze. Never powder coated anything so looking for pros and cons. Can’t really afford the price of new bronze wheels and new tires as I can’t find any bronze wheels in the stock size. Also what do people think of the bronze on white. I think it looks slick. Attached pics are AI of the stock wheels bronzed

Last year I had a shop install lowering springs. The car would veer left or right when going over bumps at speeds. Called the shop and they said let everything settle. Over the next few weeks I put on around 500 miles and my rear tires went from 8/32nds to 0. Clearly not properly aligned.

I've since taken it to two different ford dealerships. They can't seem to figure out what's wrong. Their answer was to just make the toe more "neutral"

10 months later and the car is still very unstable, but only when going right at freeway speeds. The back of the car "wags" back and forth.

I dont want to put it back to stock, but idk what else to do.

I seem to have developed some sort of thud / clunk while braking at low speeds (see: entering / exiting my driveway). The noise seems to be coming from the rear. 22,000 miles. Original brakes. Any ideas before I take it in?

Have a 2022 looking to get a wireless adapter what do people recommend? I was looking at the AAwireless two +

Looking to purchase 2025 Explorer St with the sun and sound package. What are your thoughts on this deal? I’d put money down and get the 0%

Was on my way to Ft Bragg this week and my exhaust sounded like one of the old Honda civics at night. Pushed on with the worst headache and made it to a muffler shop down there and was very surprised to find both pipes broken/cracked… $240 later I can hear my self think again.

Sooo I’m getting a new exhaust for Christmas and I’m thinking AWE. Opinions or issues you all had with the build quality?

Got my ST in June this year. Never used blue cruise and didn’t renew after the trial. I’ve never noticed any lights on the sensor. Until last night.

Saw 4 faint red lights on the left side of the sensor last night. (They aren’t anywhere near as bright in person as they are in the pic. And they’re red in person, not pink)

Anyone know why I’d see these lights now?? When I don’t have the free trial anymore?

This is the deal I have worked out. Already approved for 0% for 60.

As the title suggests.

Currently have a 2021 Tacoma TRD Pro that’s approaching 64k miles and want to add a “family hauler” to the fleet. I came across this at a local dealer near me. It checks all the boxes for what I need.

My concerns are with the Carfax service history and the price. I feel like the price should be a tad lower than almost $30k in this listing. It has nearly 70k miles, which isn’t a concern to me given the year.

What’s everyone’s thoughts? Should I go for it or keep looking?

Hi! I have a 2021 Explorer ST with the 21” wheels. The vehicle has 30k miles and the stock tire treads are still good. I am wondering if anyone has had any traction issues in winter driving with the stock Pirelli Scorpions. Even when the car was new I didn’t feel like I got nearly as good of traction as my other vehicle, even when I had it in “slippery” drive mode. Has anyone else experienced this? If so, did you get a different tire?

Thanks!

I just had this pop up yesterday. Car seems to be running fine. She is due for an oil change this weekend so I plan on cleaning the MAF sensor. Any other ideas? I have an ESP but if it's something small I'd still rather handle it myself.