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I took mine in and they did revise the PCM program. I did not take care of my problem. I am going to take it back. I was certainly glad to see that Ford has increased the powertrain warranty! I love my ST but this worries me.
Thank You
James
James
kcram - Pickups Host
Hello jdc,
This is Aaron from the Sport Trac auto forum. For the best information on the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 go to the pioneer website and review all of the features.
http://www.pioneerelectronicscom
This is a list of items that you need to order from Crutchfield for your Sport Trac installation: I realize that one of the items is listed as an F-150 and Chrysler part but they are needed for the Sport Trac as well.
Ford Wire Harness Item #120705521 $19.99
Ford F-150 Instalation Kit Item #120995807 $14.99
Chrysler ANtenna Adaptor Item #12040CR10 $12.99
This last item is needed for your steering wheel controls to work with the Pioneer AVIC-Z1 and it is ordered from a different vendor.
Sonic Electronix
1-877-289-7664
PAC SWI-PS $49.99 the link below should take you directly to it:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_5319.html
And finally, I have attached a picture of what the unit looks like installed in the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac.
Enjoy,
Aaron
any ideas??
Hope this helps. michael_ward@wardbrothers.com
kcram - Pickups Host
The only additional thing that you will need is a resistor that goes in line with the amplifier turn on connection. This will eliminate an initial thump that you get from the subwoofer upon power up(turning the key on). The Ford factory amp only requires a 5 Volt amp turn on where the Z1 supplies a 12Volt amp turn on. Everything works fine, but the thump eventually gets annoying and you can resolve the problem with a $15 purchase. http://www.sminntech.com/ampinterface.html
We are seriously considering buying a 2007 Explorer Sport Trac and would like advice on incentives and the general market feel for these vehicles.
Also, we plan on using the Sport Trac to tow a pop-up trailer (unloaded 2,500 lbs) and figure that this truck has plenty of power to haul it. Correct??
Lastly, any general comments or advice on the Sport Trac (must have options, things to review during test drives, etc.) that you'd like to share would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance,
Scott
By the way, who else would vote in favor of Ford making the SportTrac box a full five feet deep, or at least offering it as an option? Who else would also like to see the old Ford station wagon tailgate which swings down or out, as on the Ridgeline?
Really excellent advice! Only question I have is do you mind sharing what you paid for it (and incentives you tood advantage of)? I'm figuring well below MSRP, but how much.....?
I sat in one on Saturday and really liked the room.
Scott T
I just purchased my 07 beginning of June, I love it, it is the xlt, fully loaded sunroof, I put Nitto tires on it went to a 31.5 until they come out with a body or susp kit within 6 months or so...the msrp was 32,500 I paid 24k well worth it, I was looking @ the v8 but this thing has so much power and why spend the extra money?? XM radio is free for the 1st 6 months. I traded my 04 st for this one, it is so much more a better ride all around, going to Hatterass NC in a week or so to kick in the 4 wheel... can't wait...well hopefully you will find this useful and you will purchase one. I probably will post some pic's soon.
Take care,
Bill
As I posted on the regular Explorer forum, you will be amazed, even stunned by the difference made by replacing the factory speakers with good speakers. I just started the installation of my navigation and sound system by installing all four speakers. Even with going slow and a few interruptions for phone calls, it only took 2 hours.
I bought the Cerwin-Vega IT-683 speakers:
http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_286.html
Thanks ayarbo1 for the lead on that retailer.
I bought the AVIC-Z1, camera (on back order), Bluetooth unit, and XM & XM NavTraffic units from:
http://www.abesofmaine.com/
and the installation kit and adapters from Crutchfield.
You need to connect the AVIC-Z1 to the vehicle speed output from the computer, the back-up lights, and the parking brake. As far as I can tell, the only vehicle speed output from the computer is one wire which runs to the windshield wiper system. Is that the one everyone else used?
I have not yet decided where to mount the XM antenna and the GPS antenna. Where did you mount your antennas?
When you hook up your rear view camera, do NOT hook it up to the reverse(back -up) lights. Instead, hook it up to a +12volt ignition controlled lead, this will allow you to use the rear view camera when you are driving down the road. The AVIC-Z1 offers split screen which allows you to view the camera and view the navigation map at the same time. This comes in real handy when you are towing a trailer because you can always see it behind you. When you put the truck in reverse the Z1 automatically goes to full screen for the rear camera.
Lastly, do no hook up the parking brake wire, this disables some of the functions that are available when driving. Go too www.AVIC411.com and look in the "Hacks/Mods" section for details on this, it's a must do because it enables several great features that would have been disabled any time the parking brake is not set (ie when driving). Hope this helps.... :shades:
As you may have noticed, we are reorganizing the Forums to allow better focus and easier searching when you have a particular problem or comment about any given vehicle. We ask that you check the new discussions that you can find at the Group page, linked below. This discussion will not be closed/deleted, so you can still post and search for information in it.
If you don't see a discussion in the group appropriate to your question or comment, start a new one, or send me an email, and I'll point you in the right direction!
Ford Explorer Sport Trac Group
Thanks!
kcram - Pickups Host
Thanks,
ayarbo1
James
At this point I'm considering dropping the order for the 07 and place one for an 08.
Thanks for the info blksn8k.