Author Archives: Auto Fanatic 2020

Hello everyone! Today we will be going over wheel spacers. Enjoy! Purpose of Wheel Spacers Ford never seems to get wheel setups perfect (with only high-po Mustang’s getting good wheel setups). The biggest downfall that the stock wheel setups are that they are sucked into the wheel wells, not being flush with the fenders. TheContinue reading “Let’s Talk Wheel Spacers!”

Hello everyone! Kelltrac has released their Viking adjustable rear shock upgrade for the 2020+ Explorers. This is the first aftermarket shock upgrades for the 2020+ Explorer’s, and is a huge upgrade over stock. The Viking rear shocks feature the following benefits: They retail for $700, which is definetly pricey, but they will provide a lotContinue reading “New Product Alert: Kelltrac Viking Rear Shocks; First Aftermarket Shock Upgrade for the Explorer ST”

Hello everyone! Today we will be going over everything you need to know about stock wheels and proper fitting aftermarket wheels. Enjoy! Stock Wheel Specs and Widest Tire Size The Explorer’s use a 5×114.3 bolt pattern with a 70.5 mm hub bore. 2020-24 Wheel Specs Vehicle Width Diameter Offset Tire Size Largest Tire Size PIUContinue reading “2020+ Explorer Ultimate Wheel and Spacer Guide”

Hello everyone! Today we will be going over why remote tuning is the best option when it comes to PCM tuning. Enjoy! Different Types of PCM Tuning Piggyback Tuner Currently the only option to tune the 2025 Explorer ST until custom tuning is unlocked, is a piggyback tuner in the form of the JB4 piggybackContinue reading “The Different Types of Tuning and Which One is the Best”

Hello everyone! So you want to start modifying your Explorer ST? With so many different aftermarket parts available, where do you start? Today we will be going over great starter modifications that will transform your Explorer ST from a fairly quick SUV, into a total sleeper. Enjoy! #1: PCM Tuning (2020-24 cars only) These carsContinue reading “Want to Start Modding Your Explorer ST? Here’s Where to Start”

Hello everyone! Ford has opened up order banks for the 2026 Explorer, with production slated to start on September 22nd. Here is a summary of the changes for the Ford Explorer for the 2026 model year includes the following: Ford removed the Vista Moonroof, replacing it with a fixed glass unit. This means the moonroofContinue reading “2026 Ford Explorer: What’s Been Changed”

Edit 7/24/2025: Tuning has been unlocked! Hello everyone! Today we will be going over why you can’t tune the 2025 Explorer STs. Enjoy! The 2025 Explorers PCM’s are ran by a new generation of software encryption, a generation newer then the S650 Mustang’s and F150’s use. The S650 Mustangs and F150s have not yet beenContinue reading “Why You Can’t Tune the 2025 Explorer ST”

Hello everyone! Today we will be going over common problems for the 2020-24 Explorer ST and their fixes. Enjoy! Powertrain EVAP Purge Valve Cause: Overfilling fuel tank Symptoms: Not starting after filling up, codes for evaporative system Fix: Replace EVAP Purge Valve AWD Module Symptoms: Lots of codes such as “Service advance-trac” Fix: Recall; regroundContinue reading “2020-24 Explorer ST Common Problems and Their Fixes”

Hello everyone! Today we will be going over the Explorer ST oil starvation problems and ways to fix it. Enjoy! The Problem As the Explorer ST platform was pushed into faster and faster quarter miles, an issue arose. Adam at ZFG Racing noticed a sharp drop in oil pressure during hard launches, causing oil starvation.Continue reading “Explorer ST Oil Starvation Problem and How to Fix It”

Hello everyone! Today we will be talking about sway bars. Enjoy! Sway Bars Function Sway bars are a very integral part of the suspension. They are tasked with preventing too much body roll and keeping weight distribution as even as possible. This is all to help handling, and how responsive the vehicle is. Due toContinue reading “Let’s Talk Sway Bars!”