The naturally aspirated V6 is probably the best bet in regards to long term reliability and general acceleration I have heard about some turbo issues with the eco boost and stretched timing chains
Thanks for this review of the 2018 Ford Explorer . I've recently bought this vehicle, my Salesman wasn't as knowledgeable as you are. You filled in the gaps of information, that I was looking for. I'm now a fan of yours, and I've told my Co-workers to subscribe to your channel, mainly because they're in the market for a new car. Take car. RG
@@candace9513 I haven't had any issues with it so far. Loving it, when people get in my car they are like wow this is an explorer? :) It's been great for family/friends and roadtrips. Limited has great electronics, I love all the apps that are on your iphone at you can also see on the screen. If you get it Enjoy!
The Explorer is an extremely comfortable family hauler & well equipped too. My only real reservation is the less than stellar fuel economy (the bigger newer Expedition gets about the same MPG!) and the base 3.5L V6 lacks the low-end torque to pull this heavy thing; the 2.3L turbo is a much better pick and while the 3.5L Ecoboost twin turbo is great it is a gas hog.
Doesn't matter which one u get the 3rd row is tight. I have a center console in my 2nd row and even tho I should've went with bench seats bc I always have so many kids, I think 2 captain seats would be the best just so the ppl in the 3rd row can stretch at least one leg lol we seriously never use our 3rd row cause even the smaller kids find it tight. The seats are down for all our hockey, soccer and lacrosse bags...other than that I absolutely love my truck
What is the ford dealer telling everyone about this carbon monoxide problem . Do they have any idea what they are trying to find? Are they just doing something to shut people up? It would be nice if a person who has worked at ford recently tell the truth about it. I know a current employee would not.
Cool, looks like I made the 1,000 subscriber 😀.... Nice and very helpful review, thank you. I'm now looking to trade in my lease Jeep Cherokee for either a Ford Explorer or Toyota Highlander. Hoping I pick the better one.
djelisa88 yes we made it and the giveaway will be next weekend! 😎 I would probably pick the Explorer. It feels more refined, a little bigger, and I like having three engine options to choose from. But most Toyota buyers seem to be able to get 200,000+ miles out of their vehicles with no issues. They are both good SUVs in my opinion.
The Test Drive True but I would say many explorer owners will also be able to get similar mileage out of their explorers, as these newer explorers seem to be pretty reliable.
Thanks. That is good, it seems like the 2018 explorers are not affected. I have a 2016 XLT and I can smell the exhaust when the RPM goes above ~3000. Doubt the recall with fix it but taking into the dealership next week.
Nice crossover but I must say, your driving WAYYYY to fast for conditions!! That's where people go wrong they think because they have an SUV they can drive at any speeds and won't nothing happen. TOTALLY WRONG!! SLOW DOWN DURING TEST DRIVES LIKE THIS IN THE SNOW!!!!
