2016 Ford Explorer XLT Install

[alr22508]

2016 Ford Explorer XLT Install



Part List
Brain-
-Whelen CenCom Gold
-Whelen Howler
Front-
-Fog Lights - Feniex Cannon 120 Red/White
-Grill - Feniex Apollo 600 Red/White w/ Take Down Option
-Dash - Whelen SlimLighter Red/White with quick disconnect
Side-
-Licence Plate - SoundOff Ghosts Flush Mount Red/White
Rear
-Back Up Tail Light - 2 Feniex Cannon 120 Red/Blue
-Turn Signal Tail Light - 2 Feniex Cannon 120 Red/Blue

Brain
The Howler, Cencom Gold controller, and fuse block were mounted to a piece of wood that was cut to fit under the drivers seat. Wires were run along the drivers side floor board to the front and rear.


Front
The Whelen Howler was installed inside of the drivers side fender with 2013 Ford Explorer utility mount. The mounting bracket lines up perfectly with the chassis No drilling required. For those that have fog lights ONLY 1 HOWLER SPEAKER CAN BE USED.

2016 Ford Front bumper removal:
-Remove all the screws on the top of the bumper cover

-Remove the screws in the wheel well

-here comes the tricky part. there are the bumper has 3 hidden screws that can only be accessed from behind the wheel well.


Apollo Install
-L bracket pushed all the way back on top of the front bumper.


REAR

 

[alr22508]

Rear
-4 Feniex Cannons
-Back Up Tail Light - 2 Feniex Cannon 120 Red/Blue
-Turn Signal Tail Light - 2 Feniex Cannon 120 Red/Blue

 

[acala91]

That apollo stick fits in there perfectly. I like this one, only recommendation I have is to create a night mode on the cencom that disables all the flashing white except the ghosts and the slim lighter. As it sits in the video, it's a blinding pink mess.

 

[FusionWolf]

Wow that Apollo stick is perfect! Almost looks like an extention of the top grille. I do agree your definitely need a night mode with that set up on the Apollo stick. Just a big pink blur at night. Very clean set up tho. Would love to see an Apollo ILB with this setup in the future. Great work clean install

 

[bullfrog4ever]

Like the clean install! I'm really diggin where you put that Apollo bar. I'm getting ready for a Interceptor utility install shorty and was going to put the cobra 600 in the next slot up. But looking at how easy that looks to mount there, I'm probably gonna put it there instead.

Also, we need a day time video!!

 

[Eric1249]

Apollo does look good there. When you mix colors with them so close together you get the pink effect.

 

[I'mabeast]

You just gave me the best idea ever.........thanks.

 

[alr22508]

Take-down feature

 

[alr22508]

Daytime View

I will try changing the pattern. See if that helps. Thanks for all the feedback.

 

[pdk9]

Looks great.
A few things I would tweak/suggest:
1) move the slimlighter to the rear headliner and put a dual avenger on the dash (all red, or duo RC)
2) get intersectors! They give great side and intersection warning while not standing out too much when off
3) flash the Apollo bar all red then all white (larger footprint)

 

[hermanesfd]

Where did you mount the CenCom control head?

 

[grantnet10]

You need more in the rear...

 

[firedude]

You need more in the rear...

I agree. Something in the rear would make this vehicle complete.

 

[FireMedic129]

Holy Rats Nest under the seat!!!! That needs cleaned up bad.....
I would never let something like that leave me shop

 

[alr22508]

Holy Rats Nest under the seat!!!! That needs cleaned up bad.....
I would never let something like that leave me shop

Yeah that is not actually how I left it lol. That was when i placed it under the seat its all cleaned up nice and neat. I will take another picture.

 

[Musicforhim]

Nice Explorer! I've got a 2016 Explorer myself and I may just try an Apollo in the same location you did. You got any other pics or videos? I'm guessing you did all the install yourself. I may need some tips and tricks when I get ready to do mine.

 

[alr22508]

Nice Explorer! I've got a 2016 Explorer myself and I may just try an Apollo in the same location you did. You got any other pics or videos? I'm guessing you did all the install yourself. I may need some tips and tricks when I get ready to do mine.

Taking the front bumper off is a pain in the ass. where the bumper meets the quarter panel their are 3 bolts that you need to take off. The are tucked away behind bumper.

 

[UndercoverVLS]

did you ever get a video of the rear? Would love to see those cannons. Not many people install in the signal housing, so im curious how it looks.

 

[Gmccormi]

This looks great. Going to try and do this next weekend. The plastic fender trims in the picture...are those connected via some kind of plastic clip? Not seeing it on the wheel well and want to know if i need to order replacement clip ahead of time. Thanks!

 

[Evtech161]

The Explorer can be a very difficult vehicle to work in... especially Civillian trim styles.. that said, nicely done... I've always tried to put the central control point in an under the rear cargo area if available but it comes down to functionality and convenience. Good work

 

[alr22508]

Since someone asked here are the rear light installs