Ford explorer owners here anyone?

[llojo]

just an update,
my car was diagnosed as rack and pinion fault and was covered under the recall program for free. the car seems to be perfect now and most of the problems have seem to have gone away with this replacement.
any error which says
Service advantrac
Power steering assist failure
Awd off
Terrain management fault
traction control fault
knocking sound from suspension


these are all symptoms of a failing rack and pinion. if your car explorer is between 2011-2013, there was a recall and you might qualify for it.

Hi. To any Ford Explorer 2013 owners here - please help:
When I turn on the engine I SOMETIMES (rarely) get "Power Steering Assist Fault" and "Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction - Service Required"
I will turn OFF and turn ON the engine and everything will be fine. I brought it to FORD BGC and they advised that they upgraded the software. I got it back and the alert disappeared for two weeks but then the notification popped up again today. I talked to FORD BGC and they told me they will need to replace the steering gear (Php250K+). I was told there are no recalls on this item. Is this true? Please advise/help. Thank you!

[CRM Geli]

Go to ford website and enter Vin. It should tell you if it's effected under the recall. It's usually 2011-2013 models. I went to ford alabang

Hi! I'm Planning on buying a 2014 Ex LE, I need your advice! I read your post, "It should tell you if it's effected under the recall. It's usually 2011-2013 models" is the 2014 model affected w/ these issues as well? or any known issue perhaps that I need to be aware of? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

[istan]

Hi. To any Ford Explorer 2013 owners here - please help:
When I turn on the engine I SOMETIMES (rarely) get "Power Steering Assist Fault" and "Lane Keeping Sys. Malfunction - Service Required"
I will turn OFF and turn ON the engine and everything will be fine. I brought it to FORD BGC and they advised that they upgraded the software. I got it back and the alert disappeared for two weeks but then the notification popped up again today. I talked to FORD BGC and they told me they will need to replace the steering gear (Php250K+). I was told there are no recalls on this item. Is this true? Please advise/help. Thank you!

Maybe its the battery almost dying and it cannot fully initialize the system before starting? Anyways, just a guess....

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[waver]

Hi all, we are about to get a 2nd hand Explorer (2014) this weekend. However browsing thru some posts in this thread, it kind of placed some doubt in me. Is the Explorer really highly susceptible to problems/issues? Are we making a "not so wise" decision? Any help or advice is much appreciated. Thanks!

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[minicarph]

American V6 is a great car. kung V6 ang kukuhanin nyo. So fast so smooth so powerful.

Yan dahilan kumbakit hindi ko mabenta benta ang Explorer Eddie Bauer ko , this is my last gasoline car (my other cars now are all diesel). Though yun na nga lang, its always in the garage now most of the time, kasi nga hinde sya daily driver,

In America its a police car. So if you buy one make sure you join an FB page of American owners para matulungan kasa maintenance and other concerns.

Parts are not really a problem here in the Phils.

There are 3 major suppliers na mura and reasnable
Mazford Banawe
Thunder Banawe
Fullness Banawe - third party OEM pero all American made like Moog and Coniseal

Serivice Center
Shell / Petron for Maintenance
Brdigestone for suspension related repairs
There are Ford Specialists in FB equipped with Ford Scanners and Tools, reasonable sila mag charge

So if you csn get a 2013/2014/2015 Ford Explorer less than 1M , ok na yan . Pero pag more than 1M kuha ka na lang ng Vitara / Rush / Ecosport at least brand new

[waver]

Thanks Minicarph. Unfortunately im stuck with having to buy a 2nd hand coz i have to pick End Plate# for coding. But your post gives me a bit more comfort in our purchase. Hopefully maayos maalaga yung first owner. Thanks again!

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[waver]

Hi all, 1st time Ford owner here. I followed advice as per attached screenshot (i forgot who) that if you get a 2nd hand, magpa PMS ka na tipong pang 40K .. Change oil, sparkplugs, mga filters, all fluids, etc. I agree, para fresh slate, so i did (i bought the explorer 38K din na naman mileage so ok lang). However there are a few things the SA told me na maybe someone can verify?:
1. Change sparkplug of 2014 Explorer is not like other cars, it takes mga 2days to complete?
2. Power steering, brake fluid and ATF no need. 80,000 km daw change ksi Explorer.
3. Fuel filter cannot be changed coz nakakabit sa Fuel pump, so di talaga pinapalitan hanggang masira pump.
I just need to know if i am being given the runaround para hanap ako ibang Ford Casa. Help?... Thanks guys!

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[minicarph]

Ang alam ko most ford explorers replace sparkplugs every 50000 miles . Kaya nga medyo mahal ang sparkplug ng motorcraft, pero ngaun lang ako nakakarinig na 2 days ang palit, unless may tinamaan na kakalasin like the air intake modules, Sa 2005 model kasi baklas yun eh pero ang dali lang naman magkalas, takes 10-15 minutes lang yun ah

There are 2 fuel filters sa Fords, isa nga yun very inaccessible coz kelangan baba ang fuel tank, pero meron isa pa yan na nangengelangan ng special tools to remove and replace, pero sandsli lang yun . Yun naman sa fuel pump meron talaga filter sarile, pero palit buo yun. Ang serviceable eh yun nasa under the engine.

Wag ka na casa magtanong, search for Ford Specialists sa FB, two are located in the Rizal area. Puro contractual nasa Ford Casa, i know kasi halos sila sumira ng explorer namen noon

Power steering fluid kahit ikaw na magpalit, bili ka malaki syringe , suck snd replace, walang drain plug ang PS system ng Ford, closed system

[waver]

Thanks. I found one ford specialty shop with address in Bagtikan makati, ill check it out sa weekend and try to steer clear from mga Ford na casa.

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[minicarph]

double post