2012 XLT Explorer 11/4/11

[Kent@MoveOverOutfitters]

Looks good. What pegasus are you ordering, my sales guy from feniex tried to tell me the old explorer one would work because they didnt change that part, I think you know thats not true. I would be curious to see how much sound loss you get by putting the siren there.

 

[Klein]

Looks good. What pegasus are you ordering, my sales guy from feniex tried to tell me the old explorer one would work because they didnt change that part, I think you know thats not true. I would be curious to see how much sound loss you get by putting the siren there.

Universal Split. I had a Pinnacle for my 2007...it did not fit at all. Not even worth trying to make it work. I called Feniex anyway and they told me it wouldn't fit.


What is in front of the speaker is no more than other vehicles on the road. Just a little plastic from the grille. Not like a couple walls and huge bumper. I haven't cleared enough traffic to tell a difference. I do miss my 400 watts though.

 

[Klein]

Updated videos. Final changes for the time being.

 

[firefightin6]

very slick! I wish I could afford one! Great job tho.

 

[fireman616wfd]

Question.. I just noticed you went with more Feniex stuff this time but why did you not use their LED HAWs and used Sound Off? Reason im wondering is Im about to have to purchase some for my truck.

 

[Klein]

Question.. I just noticed you went with more Feniex stuff this time but why did you not use their LED HAWs and used Sound Off? Reason im wondering is Im about to have to purchase some for my truck.

I was not impressed with the construction of the Fairy. It just seemed lacking overall. I also wanted split colors and the Fairy does not come in split. The dome appears to stick out more past the bezel and it looks silly to me. I wanted more low-pro since I was mounting mine so much out in the open. Appearance when off was very important being a new vehicle and wanting it to blend in as much as possible. I think the SOS was the best option for that. I am still undecided if split was the best option. I do like the look and the combo of the color but I also think a solid color on each side flashing faster may...may have been better. I am happy with the SOS ones though. Great light, brightness and construction. I think my second choice would be the Vertex (not the new competitor series). I love the ones I have in the rear lights. Very bright and havent had any issues.

 

[kparr5]

I wasn't happy with the Pegasus so going to stick with the original setup until I come up with a better solution.

Front:


2 RB Fed Sig Dual Viper S2


1 R Feniex T4


1 B Feniex T4


2 RW SOS HAW LEDs


2 BW SOS HAW LEDs with Ford color matched (a shade or two off being on plastic not metal) painted bezels


I'm am about to to an install for a 2012 Explorer myself. I was wondering what you didn't like about the Pegasus?

 

[MEVS06]

The factory tint on the upper windshield dims the lights a little. Its nothing with the Pegasus at all.

 

[Klein]

With the Pegasus gone and my two vipers back I have been doing well with moving traffic. The red is dimmer than the blue but not nearly as noticeable as before. Next step is a Setina PB400. Just need to confirm with Setina that it will work with the Ecoboost. I REALLY hope FS will make an ILS for the Explorer soon.


And thanks for the replies, Joe! The Pegasus is a great light. I think the brightness is along the lines of the Pinnacle or an Inner Edge. I like that the flash back shield is moveable and customizable. I had the Split Universal and that was very customizable. I couldn't use the outer visor brackets (the brackets for all 4 mounts are the same; inners being smaller than the outers) but I was still able to make it work. I think the cable could have been longer. I had to extend my wires by a foot. Flash patterns are alright. Whelen has the best variety of patterns but Fed Sig has my favorite pattern which is on the ILS. Overvall I give it a 4/5 with an ILS at 5/5, IE and Pinnacle at 4/5.

 

[Luismariadarlene]

looks good

 

[RES347CUE]

I like it very clean , im not sure if im feeling the grill though ... Looks good !

 

[Klein]

Soon to be gone. A 2012 Jeep GC is on order. Maybe another week or two.

 

[Tom]

Soon to be gone. A 2012 Jeep GC is on order. Maybe another week or two.

Lol.. What was your biggest gripe with the Explorer???

 

[Klein]

Lol.. What was your biggest gripe with the Explorer???

I did not have anything repaired due to my trading in however, reading hundreds (literally) of posts regarding my same issues with my exact model I can only assume my Ex would be no different. I say that in the a lot of the issues below continue even after "repair". Windshields and seals being replaced, 3, 4, 5 or even more times!! Crazy. A waranty covers all that but I still should not have to deal with it and be stuck with a rental for God only knows how long.


A-pillar seals on both sides of windshield are bad. 65+ MPH and there is a howel, rattle or ticking depending if there is a cross wind or not.


MyFord Touch freezes daily. Once a bluetooth phone is connected, the MP3 player music will skip for about a minute. So, if you get in, start the engine, MP3 starts playing music and then your phone connects (automatically), the music will start to skip for a minute. I usually just pause it or go to the radio


Personal preference that I thought I would get over: front wheel drive. Hate it.


EcoBoost engine is not getting the MPG as listed. Not even close. I get about 18.5 city and 21 hwy


Moisture in the mirror turn signals and debris in the [sealed] headlight projector housing.


Video does not work via my MP3 player despite being told and reading that it will play as long as I am in park via RCA cables


Front windows streak occasionally (like a light grease or residue)


Interior lights sometimes stay on after being locked and everything else times out.


I know not the biggest but seriously...too many issues. The windshield rattle is the worst but the EB engine is in a close race with it.

 

[MEVS06]

I did not have anything repaired due to my trading in however, reading hundreds (literally) of posts regarding my same issues with my exact model I can only assume my Ex would be no different. I say that in the a lot of the issues below continue even after "repair". Windshields and seals being replaced, 3, 4, 5 or even more times!! Crazy. A waranty covers all that but I still should not have to deal with it and be stuck with a rental for God only knows how long.

A-pillar seals on both sides of windshield are bad. 65+ MPH and there is a howel, rattle or ticking depending if there is a cross wind or not.


MyFord Touch freezes daily. Once a bluetooth phone is connected, the MP3 player music will skip for about a minute. So, if you get in, start the engine, MP3 starts playing music and then your phone connects (automatically), the music will start to skip for a minute. I usually just pause it or go to the radio


Personal preference that I thought I would get over: front wheel drive. Hate it.


EcoBoost engine is not getting the MPG as listed. Not even close. I get about 18.5 city and 21 hwy


Moisture in the mirror turn signals and debris in the [sealed] headlight projector housing.


Video does not work via my MP3 player despite being told and reading that it will play as long as I am in park via RCA cables


Front windows streak occasionally (like a light grease or residue)


Interior lights sometimes stay on after being locked and everything else times out.


I know not the biggest but seriously...too many issues. The windshield rattle is the worst but the EB engine is in a close race with it.

Wow that's so BS!

 

[Ipuvaepe]

All those common issues and it's not even body-on-frame anymore. The Tahoe wins again!

 

[Klein]

All those common issues and it's not even body-on-frame anymore. The Tahoe wins again!

Very disappointed with Ford and the disappointed with the new Explorer. I miss my black one. *sigh*.


Jeep...soon enough!!