I recently wrapped the top half of my wife’s white ST black to give it that “Range Rover look”. Looks incredible and no one else in the area has an ST like hers now!
I did to protect anyone in the back on long trips from sunburn. And previous owner tinted the front with 20%. Front and back match. And windshield tint 50% to finish her off.
Imo, it's dangerous to other drivers to tint windshield and front door windows so much you can't see the driver. Facial cues and 2 way eye contact are important parts of driving with others on the road
I would say this is probably one of the best videos I have seen how someone explains and shows the work that needs to be done in the car. I really appreciate you for this video. I have a Ford Explorer ST just like yours, black or black when I look at your car, just reminds me of my own, it’s a 2021. I am so excited to put the work in my car just like you did on yours.. so again thank you for posting this video. I learned a lot and I can’t wait to see how my car is gonna look by the time. I’m done with it too.
Nice job, I have a 21 ST and I have done about half of your mods but I like the other ones as well. That red Explorer lettering on the plastic kick panel is a very nice touch. Nothing goofy everything nice, clean, and subtle. I had never seen that jack pad before I was always using a small piece of 2X4 on my jack so thanks for that. I'm gonna order the jackpad and reverse lamps right now!
Man, that looks good! I just blacked out my burgundy 2017 Flex and now I’m getting magnaflow mufflers added. Now that my kids all drive and it’s paid off, I decided to make it the way I wanted it to be. I plan to keep it until the engine goes and then put a new engine in it because it’s a great car and that’s way cheaper than buying a new vehicle😉. Great mods on your Explorer. Thanks for the great tips.
Agree 100%. I just bought my new Explorer XLT today and am going to see if the wire is there. If so, I found the controller on line at multiple places for around $60.
My 2019 explorer has a single tone horn. They stopped putting the dual tone horn a little bit before mine. The dual tone was a bit to find but for less than $100 it sounds so much better. It was just one bolt and all the rest was the same. The fit was tight to get it in, but patience did it.
Noticing more and more vehicles with tinted front windows. I actually don’t prefer tints ironically. The old man in me wishes it was brighter inside the cabin. Makes it easier to switch lanes and see blind spots
Great video. A couple of pointers on the headlight protection: I use a squeegee with a faux suede edge to prevent scratches (I also wet it to reduce friction) and a little flash of heat from a heat gun would have relaxed the film and laid it down where it wanted to bunch up.
Explorer is ST is one SEXY MACHINE! I have 2013 interceptor - and its cool, its 3.7L, but man do I want a 3.5L EcoBeast! Black on Black on Black is SICK!
If you have troubles trying to get vinyls (like the lamp guards) to stick use a little bit of heat from a heat gun but be sure not to hold it on one spot for too long as it can ruin it. I use it to install vinyl graphic kits on dirtbikes
Love some of the ideas. Can’t believe you found the rear HVAC control. I’ve been waiting since February 2022 for them to come in, but it feels like they never will.
lascoautoparts on eBay was the seller I purchased it from. Not sure if they have any more. I joined the explorerst forum and got some tips from other members who found one but got lucky on eBay one night. Good luck, it’s especially convenient for rear passengers in the winter.
I've been looking for the rear HVAC controller and heated seat controller too... The seats are there with the heated parts in and wired, but we cant turn them on! ugh
Hella nice ride homie! I just bought a 2022 Lincoln Aviator and it's basically the same thing as you got. Very nice work and I love that it looks clean. The hood stripes were a great idea
Tinting the windows . Check your state codes . I had 22 %, Trooper stopped me . 35 % is lowest you can go . I have 2014, Explorer all Blacked out . I luv it . Yours is amazing too .
I'm looking to add ceramic tinting all around including a sheet on the windshield to dissipate the heat. I'm also planning on changing out the stock thermostat that starts cooling at 190 to one that starts cooling at 160. Not to mention I'm going to add a larger Whipple intercooler and a tuning kit to add another 93 horsepower. I'm also going to add a borla S-Type cat back exhaust system.
Love the S-Type! Sounds like a Ferrari actually. These twin turbos are just dying to be upgraded for more wheel horse power. I’ve been eyeing up the ZFG tune, whipple intercooler and aFe cold air intake after I do the Steeda lowering springs & stabilizer bar.
@@mugs132 you should go through the dealership for those parts. I know the location that I'm going through for my St doesn't even go to steeda for some of their parts. They actually cut out steeda and go directly to borla and they do the same thing for whipple. Especially if you do the intercooler and tuning performance package. Which by chance is $2,100 for the ST. Ends up costing just a little bit less. Not to mention both of those company work with Ford that way nothing gets voided for your warranty. And I'd really hate to see anybody have their warranty voided.
@@mugs132 same here. I was going to a Ford dealership near my location that's only 20 minutes away but on the day I went to meet with him to talk about a few things he wasn't there until 10:00 even though an appointment was made for 9:00 and the people doing the scheduling knew this. So I just happened to be in another part of the city and was actually able to test drive and St even though it was only a 2022 and their dealership has everything. Collision, glass, and a customizable parts department. I've already decided I'm going to go to them and drive 40 minutes and get the quality salesman and service that I'm asking for rather than the run of the mill ordinary dealership near me.
I’m getting a 2020 model next week…. I’m doing almost all of these mods!! Lol mine is black so I’m not the proudest to bite another man’s style but this looks amazing.
You guys are so lucky in the US to have really incredible cars like the Ford Explorer and the Ford Expedition and the Ford Edge we did have the Ford Edge on sale in the UK when they first came out but the Uk 🇬🇧 Sales on them wasn’t that great so they stopped selling them here I believe we are going to get the all new electric Explorer in the Uk 🇬🇧 sometime next year I think but it looks nothing like the explorers you guys own and nice job on the Mods btw the explorer looks really cool 😎 especially the explorer lettering in red and the racing stripes it’s not in your face it’s just nice and subtle and I absolutely love the Black on Black it’s looks proper Bad Ass 👍🏻
As a new owner of a '16 Sport, I approve these mods. My Ex is burgundy and I think I'll go with the all matte black emblems front & rear. I crazy that your model requires the front bumper to be pulled away just for the emblem but it looks very well worth it. Also crazy the the rear HVAC module is missing yet has the harness. Ford always does little weird crap like this. But well done. Your Ex looks killer.
Just picked up my 2022 Ford Explorer ST last week... Fully loaded with 401a high tech package and ST high package I cant find black ford emblems anywhere!!!! I like the black matte stripes... I think I'll do that too... Mine is a black on black ST with the blackout package. I have done this week -Mishimoto Intercooler -aFe CAI -Thermal R&D Downpipe back exaughst -Changed the chrome lugs to BLACK lugs to match the BLACK out package -aFe strut tower support brace -SPD Performance 3" catted Downpipes (multiple forum members show a 30+hp and 40+Ftlb increase with JUST this alone) -Building my custom tune on my HPTuners MPVI2+ system For performance, the one thing that will WAKE up the ST, do the intercooler, its a $1k purchase, but WELL WORTH IT!!!! the stock intercooler might as well be just a pipe its so useless...
Black ovals product link is in the description. Available on the Ford Accessories website. accessories.ford.com/products/black-badging-ford-oval-explorer
For the light covers it's with a heat gun or hair dryer. Same concept than tinting windows. Black emblems was the first thing I did. It's kinda necessary to shrink the material in the curves.
I got the ST line turbo 4 for my wife but I like to drive it 😛 it kicks hard for a lil turbo 4 cylinder it’s fun to drive it’s impressive … I’m thinking about getting the ST turbo 6 ford explorer like yours now instead of a truck 👍
I had an all black 2021 explorer ST and got rid of it cause of issues with it. I still miss it very much. Since then i had a mazda cx30 turbo and now the cx50 turbo and they don’t compare in feel and in bad ass effect. I am gona get another explorer ST but waiting for the 2024. Apparently they are changing the lights and few things. Will have to wait and see Btw your explorer looks amazing!!
You can buy the film, the headlamp protection is made from, by the roll. By cutting your own you can make it a bit narrower, to avoid the worst of the curve, bends and angles. It's inexpensive. I use it on my motorcycle and bicycles.
Dude, you definitely know how to add just the right touches to enhance the car own style and not look tacky! Awesome job.
Now this is how you mod a vehicle!!! All the right touches. Not overdone. Best looking Explorer ST I've seen. Congrats!
I think it's bc you're so calming when you talk about this. Great production too
Good video. Makes me happy that my new explorer came with black badging.
Also, touchless carwash means no swirls. Touchless is the only way.
The black Ford ovals look great. The whole car looks awesome. Now I have to trick out my 2020 ST.
I love all the small details. Nothing major but they make a huge difference
That black oval looks legit, but boy does it take some work that front one. All these are pure function and zero bluff. Great video mate.
That black emblem looks super nice.
I recently wrapped the top half of my wife’s white ST black to give it that “Range Rover look”. Looks incredible and no one else in the area has an ST like hers now!
This was a very well done video. It was straight to the point, no unnecessary filler, honest opinions and mods that were subtle and functional.
One minor thing that Will absolutely completely change the look of your vehicle will be if you tint all the windows around!!
I did to protect anyone in the back on long trips from sunburn. And previous owner tinted the front with 20%. Front and back match. And windshield tint 50% to finish her off.
Imo, it's dangerous to other drivers to tint windshield and front door windows so much you can't see the driver.
Facial cues and 2 way eye contact are important parts of driving with others on the road
I agree, it makes a huge difference. The only problem is that you can't see at night.
I second this. Tinted my wife’s ST immediately
Depends on the laws in your state on tinting.
I would say this is probably one of the best videos I have seen how someone explains and shows the work that needs to be done in the car. I really appreciate you for this video. I have a Ford Explorer ST just like yours, black or black when I look at your car, just reminds me of my own, it’s a 2021. I am so excited to put the work in my car just like you did on yours.. so again thank you for posting this video. I learned a lot and I can’t wait to see how my car is gonna look by the time. I’m done with it too.
Very helpful! Thanks muchly! Starting my to-do list for the new whip!
Nice job, I have a 21 ST and I have done about half of your mods but I like the other ones as well. That red Explorer lettering on the plastic kick panel is a very nice touch. Nothing goofy everything nice, clean, and subtle. I had never seen that jack pad before I was always using a small piece of 2X4 on my jack so thanks for that. I'm gonna order the jackpad and reverse lamps right now!
Man, that looks good! I just blacked out my burgundy 2017 Flex and now I’m getting magnaflow mufflers added. Now that my kids all drive and it’s paid off, I decided to make it the way I wanted it to be. I plan to keep it until the engine goes and then put a new engine in it because it’s a great car and that’s way cheaper than buying a new vehicle😉.
Great mods on your Explorer. Thanks for the great tips.
Dude that rear hvac hack is aswm! I am sure that will surprise tons of people
Agree 100%. I just bought my new Explorer XLT today and am going to see if the wire is there. If so, I found the controller on line at multiple places for around $60.
@@toddrunyon Do you know if the XLT has the chip to power the rear HVAC Last I checked it does not.
My 2019 explorer has a single tone horn. They stopped putting the dual tone horn a little bit before mine. The dual tone was a bit to find but for less than $100 it sounds so much better. It was just one bolt and all the rest was the same. The fit was tight to get it in, but patience did it.
Just got a ‘22 black ST 2 weeks ago. This video was perfect. Thank you🤙🏼
She looks good, I like subtle customization
1:45 I got the vinyl tape over with the ford emblem for front and back then used red explorer emblems for the bottom on the front doors
Beautiful! I just got a 2021 limited in infinite metallic blue. She’s a beauty. Awesome video man!
excellent job thank you for sharing really helpful .
Tinted windows would also look good on that black on black on black.
Noticing more and more vehicles with tinted front windows. I actually don’t prefer tints ironically. The old man in me wishes it was brighter inside the cabin. Makes it easier to switch lanes and see blind spots
Thank you for taking the time show us
Great video. A couple of pointers on the headlight protection: I use a squeegee with a faux suede edge to prevent scratches (I also wet it to reduce friction) and a little flash of heat from a heat gun would have relaxed the film and laid it down where it wanted to bunch up.
Explorer is ST is one SEXY MACHINE! I have 2013 interceptor - and its cool, its 3.7L, but man do I want a 3.5L EcoBeast! Black on Black on Black is SICK!
You mentioned not using acetone when changing the oval. I recommend the same. It is a very strong solvent and can mess up some finishes and plastics.
There's some nice covers for the gas and brake pedals to look more like a hot rod. Aluminum looking with rubber bars running down them.
Cpol video, you nailed the look. Everything looked really good and like your attention to detail with the logo delete on the rain guards.
Interesting in the jack pads. I didn't know they made those so I used hockey pucks from Academy and cut slots into them for the pinch welds.
I love your narration brother. Keep it up.
If you have troubles trying to get vinyls (like the lamp guards) to stick use a little bit of heat from a heat gun but be sure not to hold it on one spot for too long as it can ruin it. I use it to install vinyl graphic kits on dirtbikes
Looks really sharp.
Love some of the ideas. Can’t believe you found the rear HVAC control. I’ve been waiting since February 2022 for them to come in, but it feels like they never will.
lascoautoparts on eBay was the seller I purchased it from. Not sure if they have any more. I joined the explorerst forum and got some tips from other members who found one but got lucky on eBay one night. Good luck, it’s especially convenient for rear passengers in the winter.
I've been looking for the rear HVAC controller and heated seat controller too... The seats are there with the heated parts in and wired, but we cant turn them on! ugh
How do you control real hvac with out that?
Using the screen in the front. There’s setting for temp and air speed. I don’t believe the rear heated seats can be used without the module though.
Oemfordpartsfast has that controller but said it won’t fit my 2022 explorer hybrid. Hmmm. I’d like to nest all that upgrade.
Yes, on the rain guards!
I’ve never heard the term “Murdered Out” said with such calmness / softness 🤣
Hella nice ride homie! I just bought a 2022 Lincoln Aviator and it's basically the same thing as you got. Very nice work and I love that it looks clean. The hood stripes were a great idea
I like the black ovals. I have a all black police interceptor utility and i need to do that.
Tinting the windows . Check your state codes .
I had 22 %, Trooper stopped me . 35 % is lowest you can go .
I have 2014, Explorer all Blacked out . I luv it .
Yours is amazing too .
Those black Ford emblems makes it look a lot better.
Dang that front oval took commitment! I’m just planning to have someone install window tint over mine.
I'm looking to add ceramic tinting all around including a sheet on the windshield to dissipate the heat. I'm also planning on changing out the stock thermostat that starts cooling at 190 to one that starts cooling at 160. Not to mention I'm going to add a larger Whipple intercooler and a tuning kit to add another 93 horsepower. I'm also going to add a borla S-Type cat back exhaust system.
Love the S-Type! Sounds like a Ferrari actually. These twin turbos are just dying to be upgraded for more wheel horse power. I’ve been eyeing up the ZFG tune, whipple intercooler and aFe cold air intake after I do the Steeda lowering springs & stabilizer bar.
@@mugs132 you should go through the dealership for those parts. I know the location that I'm going through for my St doesn't even go to steeda for some of their parts. They actually cut out steeda and go directly to borla and they do the same thing for whipple. Especially if you do the intercooler and tuning performance package. Which by chance is $2,100 for the ST. Ends up costing just a little bit less. Not to mention both of those company work with Ford that way nothing gets voided for your warranty. And I'd really hate to see anybody have their warranty voided.
Yeah there’s a Roush Ford dealer near me. They’re definitely willing to do these upgrades. My local vanilla dealer is a hard no, lol.
@@mugs132 same here. I was going to a Ford dealership near my location that's only 20 minutes away but on the day I went to meet with him to talk about a few things he wasn't there until 10:00 even though an appointment was made for 9:00 and the people doing the scheduling knew this. So I just happened to be in another part of the city and was actually able to test drive and St even though it was only a 2022 and their dealership has everything. Collision, glass, and a customizable parts department. I've already decided I'm going to go to them and drive 40 minutes and get the quality salesman and service that I'm asking for rather than the run of the mill ordinary dealership near me.
You're looking, planning and going to do a lot and have done nothing. Lol😂
I don't even have an ST but considering one. I like your mods, they turned out nice. Slick trick with the rear A/C controls.
I’m getting a 2020 model next week…. I’m doing almost all of these mods!! Lol mine is black so I’m not the proudest to bite another man’s style but this looks amazing.
Nice.👍 I went with all LED bulbs on my '88 Mustang GT and it looks lot better.
I hated my factory license plate lights, so I replaced with LED. looks so much better.
You should look into the zeus3d Hitch cover. It covers that whole back piece way cleaner look. Great Video
You guys are so lucky in the US to have really incredible cars like the Ford Explorer and the Ford Expedition and the Ford Edge we did have the Ford Edge on sale in the UK when they first came out but the Uk 🇬🇧 Sales on them wasn’t that great so they stopped selling them here I believe we are going to get the all new electric Explorer in the Uk 🇬🇧 sometime next year I think but it looks nothing like the explorers you guys own and nice job on the Mods btw the explorer looks really cool 😎 especially the explorer lettering in red and the racing stripes it’s not in your face it’s just nice and subtle and I absolutely love the Black on Black it’s looks proper Bad Ass 👍🏻
Thanks so much
Does Ford offer these factory black emblems for the 2019 Explorer?
Glad I found your video. I was able to find the rear hvac control module and installed it today.
Thanks for taking the time. great information
As a new owner of a '16 Sport, I approve these mods. My Ex is burgundy and I think I'll go with the all matte black emblems front & rear. I crazy that your model requires the front bumper to be pulled away just for the emblem but it looks very well worth it. Also crazy the the rear HVAC module is missing yet has the harness. Ford always does little weird crap like this. But well done. Your Ex looks killer.
They did that cause “supply chain issues” most 22 and newer don’t even come with massage seats.
Nice ride. the black on black looks great. I love the red lettering & the rear climate controls. Thanks for sharing.
Thx my friend I m about getting ford explorer and I love these mods ❤
Very nice and tastefully done! Cheers! 👍
Just picked up my 2022 Ford Explorer ST last week... Fully loaded with 401a high tech package and ST high package
I cant find black ford emblems anywhere!!!!
I like the black matte stripes... I think I'll do that too... Mine is a black on black ST with the blackout package.
I have done this week
-Mishimoto Intercooler
-aFe CAI
-Thermal R&D Downpipe back exaughst
-Changed the chrome lugs to BLACK lugs to match the BLACK out package
-aFe strut tower support brace
-SPD Performance 3" catted Downpipes (multiple forum members show a 30+hp and 40+Ftlb increase with JUST this alone)
-Building my custom tune on my HPTuners MPVI2+ system
For performance, the one thing that will WAKE up the ST, do the intercooler, its a $1k purchase, but WELL WORTH IT!!!! the stock intercooler might as well be just a pipe its so useless...
Black ovals product link is in the description. Available on the Ford Accessories website. accessories.ford.com/products/black-badging-ford-oval-explorer
For the light covers it's with a heat gun or hair dryer. Same concept than tinting windows. Black emblems was the first thing I did. It's kinda necessary to shrink the material in the curves.
FYI...you can also get red stick on letters for the rear EXPLORER lettering underneath the rear windshield. Have seen it and it looks good!!
Wow I'm sold this truck is beautiful I'm getting on just like this
I got the ST line turbo 4 for my wife but I like to drive it 😛 it kicks hard for a lil turbo 4 cylinder it’s fun to drive it’s impressive … I’m thinking about getting the ST turbo 6 ford explorer like yours now instead of a truck 👍
Love the racing stipes! !
Awesome mods, makes me wish I had an Explorer to do the same mods myself.
Nice job. Good blend of ricer and old man car.
Looks good. I just got that same trim this week. I like the add ons.
I had an all black 2021 explorer ST and got rid of it cause of issues with it. I still miss it very much. Since then i had a mazda cx30 turbo and now the cx50 turbo and they don’t compare in feel and in bad ass effect.
I am gona get another explorer ST but waiting for the 2024. Apparently they are changing the lights and few things.
Will have to wait and see
Btw your explorer looks amazing!!
Beautiful
Great video! to the point not a lot of BS. Our tastes are very similar. Looks awsm!!!
really nice, black and red is awesome
Sick ride!!
I changed the reverse and turn signal bulbs to LEDs on wife’s Limited
what size wrench?
Some cool stuff, thanks man,
I just bought one same car I freaking love it and it screws too!!!!!
I prefer the in-channel rain guards because it's a cleaner look, lower profile and you don't get that gap in front
Nice video!
Any new additions since?
I did mud flaps - weathertech... A must for us in Cleveland!
Nice! Got some black ST badges and Love the look.
Looks great what size rims are those
You need to do the ST Driving Experience then you will get the Black ST Badges! The ST Experience is Highly recommended (by me)
Yessss! Already spoke with ford performance about next year. 2022 was full.
Just beautiful 👏
You can buy the film, the headlamp protection is made from, by the roll. By cutting your own you can make it a bit narrower, to avoid the worst of the curve, bends and angles. It's inexpensive. I use it on my motorcycle and bicycles.
Two more things , get the shiny black pillar covers covered in tpu wrap, and two also add the
TPU behind the door handles to prevent scratches
Looks great! Makes me want one!
Good job!!! I have the XLT in black maybe I will make a few changes my self.
At 3:51, under the Ford logo is that a camera or a parking sensor?
11:37 Does seat heating work?
Thanks for the video and ideas for mods.
Awesome! Love the black look.
Great vid bro. Very detailed. Instant New subscriber.
Very nice. I am probably going to wait for the refresh for Sync4 before I pick up a ST.
This was a good video.👍
Great video !
Nice Video now i just need a Ford Explorer
I love that car man awesome
Every thought about gloss black fender flares
that shit looks nice
Appreciate the video, well done👍
I have a 2020 Ford Escape SE in black.
Check out the Ford Accessories website for black badges. They have them for your vehicle.
Awesome job!
They have a LED Explorer light for that back Explorer sign under the back windshield on eBay
Great video! Can you switch the turning signal in the tail light to LED as well?
I don’t Even have an sT and I’m watching this lol goood subtle details. You plan on tinting the windows ?
KILLER‼
Cool video I've done a couple of these things already and plan on doing some others. I work at Cleveland Engine and am local you