#1 4runner killer!

Noob here, what would you recommend for more aggressive sound? Not a fan of its stock set up, sounds like a huge fan lol. I originally wanted to straight pipe it but thats not gonna happen so im looking into magnaflow or flowmaster but i know nothing about this stuff, also maybe adding different exhaust tips, someone explain like im 5 what different sizes make which tones and noise output? Id honestly prefer whatever over how it sounds now while also on a budget. Thx.

I recently snagged a 2023 ST with 28k miles, I’m now up to almost 30k. I need to purchase an extended care plan. I hated the dealership that I bought it from, so I didn’t do the plan through them. I rather pay outright to Ford for it. I’m struggling to understand which one I need. I want all electronics covered, especially the touch panel and controls. I’ve had Lincolns for years, but decided to go with an explorer ST after the change in Lincoln offerings as I believe they severely declined in quality. And finding a certified used is almost impossible in my area.

What would be best to protect my ST?? Suggestions?? It’s been since 2001 since I had a Ford (SportTrac back then)!

I’m still bitter as hell that Ford had many photos of this color before they released only for them to give us “Vapor Blue” and only 4 other black and white color options. I understand they are simplifying things to deal with quality issues but the lack of color options kept me from jumping at the 2025. I’ve been patiently waiting to see color options for 2026 and it is looking like we will get the same boring 5 colors. Ford, we don’t want a Tremor Explorer… we want color and trim options on our Explorers that already exist!

I love the concept and feel of the Explorer. I wanted one all my life! But I’ve had so many issues I’m debating trading it in while there are no issues.

• Backup camera didn’t work for 3 years. Ford didn’t recall until I had it for 2 years with numerous camera and computer replacements.
• Headlight faults. Replaced under warranty thankfully but would have been about 3k.
• Side mirror malfunctioning/ slipping
• TPMS sensors couldn’t be learned
• catalytic converters blown out. (Pretty sure they blew out again)
• Some exhaust line was leaking. I could smell it in the cabin but I was told there was no issue until a thorough tech discovered the leak while investigating the cat issue.
• And I still get frequent intermittent errors at startup that basically say all systems like traction control, reverse break assist, and hill descent are unavailable.

I’ve spent so much time at the dealership it’s nuts. I just want to have a suv and truck that’ll last me a good amount of time but all these electronics seem to be garbage and so costly to maintain.

I’ve been a ford/Lincoln guy my entire life but I am seriously considering a tundra.

Please help me stay on the team!!!

Okay so I've been looking to buy a new vehicle and am obsessed with the 2016-2019 years. My budget is $18k and I know by looking at what's available in my area currently miles wise around 100k-150k.

What are some things I should look for when test driving vehicles?

I know I want to make sure the water pump, and turbos if equipped have been replaced.

Hey everyone, I own a 2008 Ford Explorer with the V6 4.0 engine, and I’ve been using 5W-30 conventional oil as recommended by the manufacturer. I change my oil regularly and haven’t had any issues, but I’ve been reading online that full synthetic oil might be better for my engine in terms of performance, longevity, and protection.

I’m a bit torn because I don’t want to mess with something that’s been working fine, but I also don’t want to miss out on potential benefits if synthetic oil is truly superior. Has anyone here made the switch from conventional to full synthetic in a similar vehicle? Did you notice any differences? Should I stick with what’s recommended or give synthetic a try?

Any advice or experiences would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

96 V6 automatic When I use the Reverse and then put it back in Drive and then hit the gas it takes it at least 10seconds to actually go. Sometimes if I mess with the shifter and go back then it'll go right away. What could it be?? Tyia

My wife has a 2016 Ford Explorer XLT. We just had the water pump replaced 4 months ago amd now there is a puddle of oil under the car. The puddle is located on the right front behind the wheel, the same place where i saw coolant leaking one day. The fluid isnt coolant. It has an oil like consistancy but it is clear. Does anyone have any idea if its the front diff or could it be the power steering rack?

I had a 2018 F150 5.0 with an oil consumption issue that was getting worse (up to ~1qt every 1k miles). The transmission also started to sound like marbles rolling around. I traded it in for this 2025 Explorer a few weeks ago and I love it! It checks all the boxes, plus some. It's surprisingly quick and handles well considering it's a SUV.

My biggest gripe so far is I have to do nearly everything through the infotainment screen. I'm getting used to it, but I still miss having knobs for the ac/heat.

The seats are really comfortable; I just learned it has massage seats a couple days ago, which was a nice surprise. The craziest part is that my insurance actually dropped a couple hundred dollars a year. I assume it's because of all the safety features.

I'm excited to try sport mode soon, only 50 miles left to break it in! My only question is when should I do the first oil change? I'm seeing 7500-10k, which seems like a lot. I was thinking more like 3-5k.

Bought a new propeller shaft (part number 8G1Z-4R602-B) shown in the drawing below. Anyone know what the part number is for the mounting bracket indicates as (4) in the drawing below? ... thanks

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My husband and I are looking for a new to us family car, we’ve never owned a Ford before so we have no idea what to look for. There’s a Ford Explorer XLT being sold close to us. It’s a 2017 and comes fully loaded. The owner has taken great care of it, it’s in excellent condition, the only thing scaring us off is the mileage. It has 310,000km on it and he’s asking $15,000. Although the wife agreed to let it go for $13,500. This price for the amount of KM is just insane to me. We shopped around a bit more and seen a bunch of Explorers for sale for the same price with half the amount of KM. We are just sick of car shopping but don’t want to throw our money away. Would you buy the car? If so, what would you offer? I should also add we are from Ontario Canada.

Ich habe eine Frage. Vielleicht könnt ihr mir weiterhelfen :). Wenn man Vater mich abholt kann ich von außen die Tür nicht öffnen (Beifahrer). Leider finden wir den Schalter nicht um es von innen zu entriegeln. Habt ihr Tipps?

I was told you cannot drive with the police interceptor emblem because it would be considered “impersonating a cop” or it’ll give cops a reason to pull you over. I’m seeing mixed answers about this. Can anyone shed some light?

Has anyone replaced the a/c after dealing with loud screeching noises during startup? I thought it was the belt but after spraying, inspection and further spraying the belt, it seems to be the a/c and only makes the noise when the heat is on. Had anyone replaced or found a fix that doesn't involve a full replacement?

Anyone have this issue with the right rear brake light flickering on while the car is running and no one is in it? It also does it while driving it when not applying brakes. It flickers in and off sometimes stays on a bit. Left one doesn't do it. At one point it had moisture in it but I drilled a weeo hole and it's been dry for a while. And while I'm at it, anyone know which assembly this is? They make a level 1, 3 and a 5 and I don't know the difference. Also, is anything replaceable in them? I believe they are led I haven't had it out yet but will be pulling it tomorrow to take a look.

Hello, I’m almost done paying off my explorer with $1500 left of payments to make at 199k miles. I originally got the car at 146k miles and only got a 3000 mile/3 month warranty. Took it to the beach twice so it hit its 3000 mile but it hadn’t even been 3 months of having the vehicle and the check engine light comes on. I take it back to the Ford dealership that I bought it from and 2 catalytic converters needed replaced at quoted $2500. I pitched a fit because there was no way I could’ve messed those up in the little bit of time I had it, I also heard squealing from under the hood and they replaced serpentine belt. I ended up paying at their discounted price of 2 cat converters $1500 then after serpentine belt $1800 altogether. For a long time now, my steering rack and pinion needed replaced, it has a thud noise when I turn left and right and sways a little but going at 65-70 mph but I’ve been driving it as a daily driver for so long now that I can feel it when I hit small bumps in the road and the steering wheel is tightening up along with my park brake. Ford place(same one I bought from) quoted me ($2500) to fix steering rack and pinion and a not so high dealership quoted me $1900. I will have some extra money from taxes, and I don’t want to trade it in because they won’t give me nothing to go towards a new car. Also every once in a while the car will throw check engine for misfires, seems to fix it when I change spark plugs and coils. One time Firestone left the air filter out of my car, I didn’t notice til I was about 30 mins out and the car wouldn’t drive, they had to bring me an air filter back out there and put it in on the interstate. These are the options I’ve come up with, what should I do? Option 1: pay off the remaining balance of vehicle and sell it outright with listing the steering rack problem and hopefully get enough cash for another down payment (value of vehicle isn’t much) Option 2: continue paying on vehicle and pay to fix steering rack and pinion (part alone is retailing for around $1000) I know this is ALOT but I just don’t know what to do, someone help!!

I have a 2015 ford explorer PIU. I have been hearing a gurgling noise from the drivers side when accelerating over 60 mph. The engine also seems to be struggling to do anything over 60 mph. I thought something might be loose, but nothing is. I have been checking the fluids for any loss of oil, coolant, or transmission fluid but haven’t seen any change. Any idea what it could be?

I have a 2013 Ford Explorer that use to be a police cruiser, love it, but now I have a problem. Last week, when the temp started getting colder my car was having difficulty starting, maybe a couple of twists and it finally turns over. Two days ago, it finally died and wouldn't turn over. I tried jumping it, charging it and nothing, till after twist 5 it starts. So I go get a new battery, put it in, and I get power, but no crank, it just clicks once and that's it. I let it sit for 8 hours, nothing, tried my OBD meter, it couldn't even find my cars info. Also when I look at the system check in the computer everything says ok, but there is no oil reading nor does my odometer say the miles. 4 warnings do pop up on the dash: check AWD, service system trac, high temp oil pressure. I've heard all kinds of things, from trying to restart the computer, to wacking the starter/silonoid, even checked the starter fuse. Now the car did come with a battery program brain, but I don't know if that has anything to do with it.

Hi all. Just picked up a 2021 limited. I haven't figured out all the bells and whistles yet.
But I'm wondering if there's a way to change the info shown in the info screen between the tach and speedometer. I really don't give a crap about running time, Id rather have instant mpg or something. Do-able?

I want to change my headlight bulbs out I’m wanting to put some LED’s in. Which ones do you guys have for a 2014 ford explorer base model 4 door 3.5.

Good Morning! The rear drivers side seat (60-40 bench) in my 2016 Explorer XLT does not have a bar underneath to move the seat backwards and forwards. I have 2 kids in forward facing car seats and I am 6'4". My 4 year old behind my drivers seat is running out of leg room. Is this just a design flaw from Ford or is there a workaround for this?

Water leak from the windshield being replaced caused water to leak on the radio panel and now buttons wont function, is there any way to get the hazards off

Hello Everyone,

I was in a pretty bad wreck and my 2016 Ford Explorer XLT was declared a total loss after we just purchased it three months ago. We are car searching again and budget is limited. We are super interested in a 2017 Ford Explorer Limited with this engine: 2.3L I4 16V GDI DOHC Turbo.

What are ya’ll opinions on this?

The tail lights on my 2017 Explorer XLT won’t turn off. I pulled the brake light switch out and that made the brake lights not work, but the tail lights remain on. Only thing I can think to try next is replacing the headlight switch. Is there anything else to try?

I have a 2017 Ford Explorer and the horn has stopped working. Has this happened to anyone else? I watched a few YouTube videos on how to diagnose the issue but if this is pretty common I’d love to know where to start.