i dont know if anyone actually cares about this, but i found out something while trying a test build for the FORScan team; the 2025 Explorer has no IPC module. both the infotainment and gauge cluster are controlled by the APIM now
really interesting choice, but it make the "map view" feature's...
Ford has released a new safety recall affecting 4595 vehicles built between 7/25/23 to 11/15/23
"The rear suspension in some of the affected vehicles may be built with a knuckle that contains a casting imperfection. This may result in the fracturing of the knuckle. A fractured knuckle may...
this was definitely not on my 2024 bingo card, a co-worker showed me this.
https://ford-bikes.com/products/mustang-electric-bike
I think the thing that really gets me is there are 4 drive modes: eco, normal, sport, and track.
You can get it in any color that you can get a 2024 Mustang in, but...
this seems to have gone under the radar, but Ford massively improved the GTD page on their site sometime recently.
https://www.ford.com/performance/mustang-gtd
here is what i have managed to find there plus the ford media site
- top speed of 190mph or more
- 7550RPM redline
- what looks like a...
8-01-24 ORDER GUIDE - DOWNLOAD PDF
7-16-24 ORDER GUIDE - DOWNLOAD PDF
the order guide and price list, as well as the build and price are released for the 2025 model year
notable things:
new Molten Magenta Metallic color
removed Splash Yellow, Atlas Blue, Rapid Red, Dark Matter Grey
added...
likely next weekend (3/30/24 or 3/31/24) a co-worker of mine and I will be doing a drive up to Antelope Pass Vista, if anyone wants to join us we are meeting between the Chevron and McDonalds on Carefree Highway east of the I17 (3140 W Carefree Hwy, Phoenix, AZ 85086) at 06:00. anyone joining...
BCMC/BJB (Body Control Module C/Battery Junction Box)
Engine bay, cover has 2 clips that press in and 2 bumps you bend the cover over, then lift the cover up
BJB Normal
Fuse Location
Amp Rating
Usage
Fuse Type
BJB - 1
40A
BCM
Single
BJB - 2
30A
Unused
Single
BJB - 3
30A
BCM
Single...
on January 23rd, Ford released recall 24S02, which targets 2011-2019 Ford Explorers, with an estimated 1,881,496 vehicles affected. the recall is about the exterior A-pillar trim that may have been improperly put on when the vehicle was built or repaired, and it can fly off while driving. this...
When locking, unlocking, or using the hazards on a Job 2 Mustang, they are now sequential.
It's not due to new parts, only software, which makes me think that the coming soon OTA update to fix a few things will add this, as Job 2 Mustangs get pre-loaded with the update.
No more in-line...
i noticed something on the European build and price things for the Mustang, the Dark Horse has a new shifter for the autos!
GT:
DH:
interestingly, ECat shows that all Mustangs built after January 22nd, 2024 have a new shifter part number for the auto transmission
apparently, the 2025 Explorer is going to be using "Ford Digital Experience" instead of SYNC 4, and it looks to be based on Android Automotive (not to be confused with Android Auto)
https://www.ford.com/technology/ford-digital-experience/?intcmp=reveal-cta-sync-allVehicles
Ford really does love...
on 1/27/24, the first Dark Horse built was sold at Barrett Jackson for $350,000. Ford is going to be donating 100% of that to JDRF, a Type-1 diabetes charity. it's nearly fully optioned, just missing the 10-speed auto and carbon fiber wheels. 700A in Blue Ember with the appearance pack, recaros...
I contacted Livinitup on the 14th gen F-150 forums about how I could create a spreadsheet like his F-150 one with all the parameter names and stuff. Unfortunately, he couldn't tell me how he got those, but he shared with me a link for a spreadsheet he put together for the 2024 Mustang, based on...
Ford Performance just released 50 different exhaust kits for the 2024 Mustang. here they all are. part numbers, loudness, tip size and color, and diffuser type, organized by engine, active exhaust, and exhaust type
GT Non-Active Axle-Back
Part
Loudness
Tip Color
Diffuser
Ford Performance...
i have no idea what Ford is doing. with the 2024 F-150 they've
made the XL only have the 5.0 V8
made the 12" infotainment screen the only one for all trims?
separated STX from XL
removed the 5.0 V8 from King Ranch and Platinum
discontinued "Limited"! it's now "Platinum Plus" as an equipment...