2016 Ford Explorer First Drive Review: New Style & Engine, Same Utility 

Love my ford explorer!!! love the way it drives.. FORD MAN HERE!

Great SUV! I own a 2016 xlt eco boost fully loaded and it drives great! Ford did good on this trim

You can fold the second row seat down without having to move the driver seat by pulling on the tab on the second row headset which will result in it folding flat. Once the headrest is folded flat, you can then fold the second row flat or forward for access to the 3rd row without having to move the driver's seat forward. this worked on at least 2014 and 15 models, should work on this.

I like your reviews. It's what I look for amongst all other reviews no matter what reviews have more views. Always informative and simple no gimmicks.

Imagine it with the 2.7L ecoboost, that would be a real sweet spot.

Stop complaining about a car that looks like it was copied from another company, with so many car in the market they're going to be some similarities between one brand and another, as long as it looks good who cares

My dad's driving home from the dealership with our brand new 2016 Explorer right now...can't wait!

Roman is just obsessed with the foot activated lift gate. In every Ford SUV video, he is just amazed and overcome with sheer joy when the hatch "magically" opens.

I JUST PURCHASE THIS 2016 TRUCK AND REALLY ENJOY IT --IT HAS GREAT POWER AND MANY GREAT OPTIONS AS WELL

Just bought a used one today...can’t wait!

i've rented the previous model several times when traveling for work. The Explorer is very roomy! Hopefully the new engine will give it more power. Other than that...its very comfortable for ling driving. I've taken from NYC to DC and it was a comfy drive.

just picked up one love it so far

This car in my dreams all the time.

I was surprised at how large and how heavy the Ford Explorer has become.

Pretty sharp looking suv from the front. Really like the RR design cues, can't go wrong with that.

That front camera feature would really help at the local Walmart. There is a huge bush blocking the view from the entrance/exit that comes from the highway and people are unable to see if a car is coming from their left. That feature would be very handy when going out that way.

Love the backseat button assistance!

I like the somewhat more upscale appearance. Ford seems to have done a good job honing this design. That 2.3 EB seems to move it well, but I suspect it will be like the other EB engines - you will have to touch the fun stick gently or it will swill gas like a 73 Buick.

the specs are wrong should be 280hp and 310 lb-ft tq instead

i wish they still made the explorer sports/coupe suvs, i miss those. why they stop making them?

Is there ample leg room in the drivers seat? Recently tested a town and country and leg room seemed cramped and I’m only 6’1”. Keep up the good reviews!

WHY does a family SUV have a sport mode? Can we just get over that already? Everyone is so hell bent on 0-60, how fast is it, will it corner fast? It's a damn SUV how about we worry about how spacious and comfortable it is.

2:34 Now that's a great place for cup holders. No need to worry about a sticky interior from spilled drinks.

Question does the explorer come with Hankook tires on all 2016 models , or is that what you added to that vehicle?

I hope Ford has finally corrected the common issue with the front passenger side window that tends to shutter and thump when lowered which becomes annoying and feels cheap, not refined. Its been an issue I have experienced in a 2013 Ford explorer I owned and my current 2015 Ford Explorer Sport. What I'm enjoying is the new black legacy license plates in California that look really nice on the white sport model and black tactical trim and rims. The new 2016 are nice and do like the new technology added, but find the front end of the 2016 too conservative for my taste, I like the slick styling of the now previous model. I did end up adding HID headlights as the halogen of the previous model seem too weak on the road. One thing I do love is the comfort, 3.5 Ecoboost and all terrain management. We had the opportunity to have my Explorer be featured in MyFord magazine during our Wyoming wilderness trip earlier this year. This is one vehicle I do plan on holding on to for many years.

Nice review!!! Seems the front seat pad even shorter than the 2015 version?

Nice Suv seems like Ford has its act together

Do all new Explorers come with Hankook tires now? I looked at the Ford website and the photos of the Explorer show some sort of generic tire with no name printed on them. I noticed that in your video and it made me remember the tire issues they had a few years ago.

is this good suv ? I'm a expedition owner ,going a step lower with the explorer

new pilot vs new explorer mashup !

idk if i should get the Explorer or the Edge both are so nice

2:13 - You got the figures backwards. It's 280 horsepower, 310 ft-lbs torque.

It has a very good look! I think you should focus on 3.5L ecoboost as it probably performs much better.

$50,000 for a 4 cylinder Explorer... LOL. I'm sure it's good but $50,000? wtf man..

As a family vehicle, you should start showing how a rear facing car seat fits in them. I know on the previous generation, the front passenger seat had to be nearly all the way up to get a rear facing seat in behind it. That's a HUGE deal for this segment IMO! As a 6 foot man, there was NO way I could fit up front. Heck, I don't think a 5ft 8" man or woman could either.

I have a question I just bought this model when it shifts into new gear in normal mode it seems to hang little bit before changing gears is this normal

will it be the same variant that will be sold here in UAE? .. just asking...hope somone can help...thanks

السيارات الامريكية اصبحت منافس جيد للسيارات اليابانية ونحن في العراق نحب امتلاكها خصوصا اليوكن والتاهو والفورد واغلب سيارات الدفع الرباعي وشكرامن العراق وسيم الاسدي

The Fast Lane Car I know it was a quit drive, what's your impression on the 6 speed tranny? Tha's why i'm still debating betwen this and the grand cherokee V6 8 speed tranny

Have you test driven the 2016 Explorer Sport at all?

Just looked at and drove one of these. a little over 40k miles and $23K I thought this is a good deal. Then the Saleslady said "4 cyl". and I wanted to cry. It drove great and was so nice on the inside (and out). I'm still thinking about throwing down on it but am a lil worried about a long roadtrip. Has anyone experienced "limp mode" in overheated 4 bangers?

With Ford Manufacturing coming to an end in Australia in 2016, do you think they will make a right hand drive Explorer and F150 for the Aussie market.

I love the Wraith and the Dawn so much.

I know this might slow. Airbags on set-belts holding child sets in how does that work?

The airbag in the belt is not a unique feature by Ford, it was first introduced by Mercedes as 'Beltbag' in the new W222 S-Class

I'm not interested in power or turbos, but rather efficiency. My '14 XLT 3.5 liter has a 24 mpg hwy rating. My best so far.....30 mpg. That's more exciting than turbo lag!

Could of talked about the new sync system. Curious about that.

Ford and all of their turbo engines...how well will those turbos be doing after 80-100K miles is the question I have.

I still love my pathfinder 2015

I considered this and went with the Durango the other day. I didnt like the seat it felt narrow and to me the dash was better in the Durango as was the space with 3rd row up

I talked with a guy just yesterday who was in a brand new 2016 and has owend passed models as well. He had a FWD model because in his opinion the FWD has a smoother ride than the AWD version. Any thoughts on this? I have driven a very low miles pre owned 2014 and it certainly felt like a truck. The ride was not very smooth at all, like the Edge.

So is it really fast and eco?

I know this is about the explorer but that Rolls though 😍

What color is it? Nice one

Does the new 2.3 i4 made of the same old 4.6 v8 parts ?

Great review

does this have any connection to the new xc90?

Gosh! Cars have gotten so expensive.

Really great SUV,Limited and Platinum,good job Ford.👌👍👌👍👌👍.

Is it facelift or new gen?

Can you guys make a vidio the Xplorer Sport Trac

Most of the folks I know driving Explorers are using them like minivans. They just wanted something better looking without the minivan stigmata. I don't know why they pack these things with all terrain tech. Lol. It'll probably never get used by the Explorer community. They are getting way better looking over the years, though. Inside and out.

I hate to say this but I just can't make myself like these. I remember the Ranger based Explorers that were true, rugged SUV's! These new Explorers are basically a mini van without the sliding doors for $10k more.

2:37 went in to talk to my mechanic to schedule an oil change and he was working on a new explorer, he was pissed at how jammed together everything is under the hood. I can see why now.

is that the same engine in the ecoboost mustang?

Can you please do a vid of a town and country

Thanks ,great video.

well ford used to own range Rover, jaguar and some other brands

Is the 2.3 the same engine from the turbo mustang or nah?

I'm feeling blue when I hear this exhaust..... Why they changed the engine? Where is > 3.5 L

Can I know fuel type and fuel economy of this car?

Can you review the ford everest 2016 titanium 4wd?

3.5 is the real 2013-2019 Explorer engine. 4cyl T comes from the Focus/ Fusion.

I like the 3.5 twin turbo v6 better It runs good up and down mountains I like the passing power

front end is almost identical to the last year of the freelander, but slightly wider.

The sport is a waste of money for 2016. I got the platinum for about the same money and you cant find me a car with the driving assistance tech for anything less that takes regular gas, and costs $50 bucks for an oil change. Granted it costs the same as a discovery sport ($400 for oil change, mostly labor not parts). However the lane keeping aid (not warning but actually steers you) and adaptive cruise control, LED headlights, LED taillights, LED Fog lights, messaging seats, cooled seats, as well as heated rear seats are all features that are in a volvo xc90 (@64K), or Q7, MB GL series, or X5, which are all way more expensive with the same features and have a impracticable storage with 3rd row up. So again tell me why the explorer is a bad choice?

Whats the mpg on the 2.3 L?

so many features

No information about Mpg? Well, I think the looks are the important thing in an Ecoboost Suv...

Good looking vehicle!

So good!!!

That grill really makes the car look like it has an older style Cadillac front clip.

nice ride

I feel like this whole entire video was just about the engine and how it looks like a Land Rover

Best car 💪😎

I like the new Front end style. I thought the last one looked way to plain and like to many other SUVs and not of it own.Where yeah this shares some style from Land Rover but I like the look.This is the first Explorer I have liked sense the uni body change.

Does it have Sync3? When is Sync3 available?

I Would appriciate if y'all did'nt cust, other then that love yalls reviews. and the new Explorer is AWSOME

Didnt you get the numbers reversed? I thought it was 280 hp and 310 torque.

my dad is going to buy one of these

I have this car. It is really cool

Does it compete with the Jeep Grand Cherokee or is that another segment

Which model was this? I did see the $51K MSRP, seems pretty freaking pricey for a small SUV

Tin Can. You should see the crash test results for the Explorer here on RU-vid. It's scary.

I think the 2016 Explorer woulda looked better if it had the same grille that is on the Fusion and on other newer Ford models. The front of this one looks like a Subaru, but other than that, it's a great looking vehicle.

I know what you're saying to yourself. "50k for a Ford Explorer?" But the again a base Tahoe starts around 45k. Yeah they might not be in the same class, but 45k for a base Tahoe is a lot. But then again 50k for a fully upgraded Explorer is a bit pricey.

Got the HP and the Torque mixed up.

Nice car, sad we dont have it in sweden

I am surprised they didn't put a 2 cylinder turbo. They know the world as we know it is ending in a couple of years, so they don't care that the 4 cyl 310hp engine won't last 4 years in that car.

how deep is the explorer's water wading technology???