r/FordExplorer 19h ago

Repair Advice Engine shaking on 2025 Ford Explorer ST

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I was parked, then put it into drive and the whole vehicle started shaking and wouldn’t accelerate. I tried to turn the engine off and it wouldn’t turn off. Got out, popped the hood and took this video. What’s wrong with it? I bought it brand new and haven’t had any issues. There’s only 24,000 miles on it.


r/FordExplorer 17h ago

Show And Tell 16 Limited Repair Update

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I did get my flex pipe replaced and my car is definitely quieter. Took the shop about an hour to get it swapped out. Only current issues are a leaking passenger axle seal, leaking turbo line fitting and fixing another damaging my boost control solenoid hoses and putting everything in the wrong spot. Otherwise at almost 114k miles (2.3l) I can't complain about my ownership.

Also here's a picture of my limited i took earlier today 🚘


r/FordExplorer 57m ago

Buying Advice Ford Explorer 3.5 ecoboost valve covers

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Hi so I have an explorer 2016 platinum I need to replace the valve covers to it my question is has anyone tried using the ones on Amazon and how well does this fit the explorer I have to option the ones form miliparts which are made from aluminum or mocar7 just plastic like oem both run for the same price will this fit great on my explorer?


r/FordExplorer 5h ago

Repair Advice Starter engaging longer than normal on 2014

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Have a 2014 Explorer limited with the 3.5 non turbo V6. I'm having an issue where when I start the engine sometimes the starter will stay engaged for too long and continue to crank after the engine is started. It doesn't make a grinding sound like it would if you tried to start it when the engine is already running. Just sounds like the starter cranking for a second after the engine starts.

The starter was replaced and it did not make a difference. Wondering if it's the ignition switch or possibly something else I'm not considering.


r/FordExplorer 8h ago

Technology/Features Google/Radio

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I have a new (to me) 25 platinum. After 3 weeks of ownership it’s suddenly failing to change to the correct radio station.

ex: hey google, change radio to 96.5 fm

the screen then shows the correct request but will change the station to some other random station. when I manually scroll to that station, it comes in just fine. it’s not a reception issue. and, it doesn’t seem to matter the station I request- it always shows the correct request but changes to a random station.

again, this is a sudden change and it worked just fine previously.

anyone else experience this? do you know how to troubleshoot? thanks!


r/FordExplorer 22h ago

Buying Advice Low mileage 2016 Ford Explorer XLT

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Hey everyone I hope you're doing well, I recently found a very reasonably priced XLT with considerably low kilometers for its model at around 80k. This is my first time actually wanting to get a Ford but all I hear from everyone is that the explorers are just waiting for everything to go wrong, is that truly accurate? The one I found has a lot of good features but I don't want to get a car just for it to spend more time at the shop than home


r/FordExplorer 3h ago

Repair Advice Need help with a dead screen.

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Ok so my GF radio went out on her 2016 explorer. I tried the reset trick and no luck. Also changed the fuse and still nothing. I looked at factory replacement and it’s pricey. Her climate controls still work. Anyone know of a plug and play option? I did the one in my told Tacoma myself. So I’m hopeful there’s a plug and play option that doesn’t suck. She wants to keep the manual climate controls. She hates controlling the AC on the screen. Thank you guys