Is the 2020 Ford Explorer ST the BEST Performance SUV for the MONEY? 

Just picked up my fully loaded ST today, totally awesome vehicle!

I ordered mine in October of last year. Finally received in about a week ago and I love it! 400hp in sport mode is legit! I got this over another f150. My previous vehicle was a f150 lariat fully loaded. I’ll take this explorer ST any day of the week over an f150! Much better handling, performance, easier to turn and park. Just overall much better driving experience

I custom ordered mine in rapid red with all the packages and the sunroof. It is fantastic, love driving it every chance I get. Thanks Joe for your great reviews.

Just ordered a white ST from Ford. Even without test driving it. I trust Raiti’s review. Keep up the good work Raiti!

I own a 2015 Explorer limited and I was not impressed by the refresh afterwards but this one really looks good to me. The tablet stereos will never grow on me but overall great vehicle. Superb video

Love to see your subscribers grow, been here since early on. You’ve put a lot of work into your channel, and made sacrifices. You deserve success.

My dad has a 2020 ford explorer ST. Need to borrow it when I have a lot of stuff to carry. Such a fun SUV to drive this thing flies. 4 years in he hasn't experienced any major issues with it. There was 1 major recall but luckily his didn't have the faulty part

I had to special order mine since no one withing 1000 miles of my dealer had a ST in Silver Spruce. Cant wait for it to come it after watching this.

Test drove one today. OMG it’s fantastic. I hope I can get one soon.

Ford: Yo Apple Y’all still using the first gen IPAD lets cut a deal Apple: Say No More

Reviews are great and informative. Nice to hear honest unbiased reviews of a car pros and cons. Love those interior jokes( " 5 credit cards", "shift and graba skittle")

You are a jokester alright. Laughed a lot during your review. I don't know another car reviewer that has your level of knowledge and is still able to keep it light and fun. Great work!!

Purchased mine 2 weeks ago with the high-performance package, ABSOLUTELY am in love!

Joe I'm gonna have to zonk you on that mic interference! Just kidding man, you got me rolling with all the snacks you're always mentioning. You remind me of Woody Harrelson in Zombieland with all the Twinkie mentions lol. Love the Explorer ST, bad-ass!!

Joe I really respect your grind. You did the right thing teaching in school to teach on the screen to more people than you could ever reach in a class room

I feel like every car is priced $10,000 more than it should be.

Joe, my man. Some of us don't know how to drive. Meanwhile, I see turn signals used sparingly. When used maybe one second of warning before the lane change occurs. Crossing solid lane markers, exhibition of speed. Multiple citations could have been given. :) Nothing but love buddy.

I bought a Mercedes C4 AMG and my BMW M5 Competition looking at your videos, and I get a strong feeling I am going to get the ST same color here in Charlotte. Will keep you posted, thanks for making great videos

This was a sweet review of a sweet machine. Nice shape and beautiful color. I love your reviews, man. Very tight, clean narrative that shows that really think through the presentation instead of simply droning on with the camera running, and there is a great linearity about how you present that I'm really fond of. I send a lot of folks your way for reviews. Crisp, and you don't try gimmicks or cutesy stuff that sometimes starts getting over the top and opinionated (ahem, 'quirks'). I tuned in kind of half-heartedly and was quite impressed by the time the review was over. Thank you Ford and others for actually still making interesting versions of pedestrian vehicles. For a lot of folks, there is a need to get the 'sporting' along with everything else the vehicle will be expected to do, especially folks with large families. Without vehicles like the Explorer ST, there would be a gap for a lot of folks, because not everyone wants an enormous V8 powered SUV along with the associated costs, and yet wish for something more than the everyday machines. Minivans could never and never did fill this gap, but it's nice seeing performance SUV's moving into position. 60k a significant amount of cash, but well within the affordability zone of a lot of folks. Good to know about needing to let the ads play out to make them pay maximally. I will do that moving forward. Now, I might be petting the borf during the ads, but they will indeed play out.

Could u do a review on the 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor

Love the video, driving part is Great. That’s the way I’d be driving it. I’ve have the Mercedes E350 with 4 Matic. Love the car after putting on 60 miles in “less than 3 years, I have acquired mobility issues so it’s too hard to crawl in and out of, this is what I need! Thanks again !

I agree with you Joe. Ford made BIG mistake eliminating the performance CARS from their lineup only leaving the Mustang. I suspect there may be some mishaps with some people driving faster than their talent in these. The rising gas prices will impact sales of Ford vehicles that are now SUV heavy. Bring back Focus ST, RS and Fusion Sport. Looking at the new Focus ST that Europe now has shows Ford has lost their way by now bringing to market here. Sorry for the rant. Now work by the engineers trying to make a silk purse out of sow's ear but not liking performance people mover especially with this mass. Thanks for the review, you always gives us the real deal!

Didn’t think I would like the 10 inch infotainment screen. Turns out it is not intrusive at all and I love it!

I'm sorry but zonk to the tablet on the dash...failed attempt at Tesla...a definite distraction...and that reverse camera....?!?!?

This will be my dream SUV! Nice job Joe.

I'm with you brother I absolutely love that performance blue, it's gorgeous!! That explorer is sexy!! I'm so sorry I missed your livestream yesterday! I never got the notification on my phone for some reason 😣 I definitely would have joined and dropped a superchat! Great review as always Joe!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻

Had a X5 with M Sport package....traded it on a new Explorer ST with the street pkg. The 10” touchscreen wasn’t my favorite, and I had my eyes on one without the tech pkg to get the 8” screen.....but the massaging seats in that package sure make up for it. I will also say the screen isn’t as obtrusive as it appears in video reviews. It does not stick up into the field of view and I dislike it less the more I use it. All that aside, this thing runs great! Love the power and the 10 speed auto. I agree that the textured fender trim would look better painted body color, but that finish should hold up to parking lot abuse. My X5 fender trim was painted and didn’t hold up well to parking lot abuse. I agree that there should be usb power for the third row, but I’ll just put a dual usb plug in the rear power outlet like I used to do when K had a Durango RT. My one complaint so far: the ST trim should have active exhaust...selectable or at least when in sport mode.

Joe, I had to revisit your review, based on your review, I bought my wife an atlas blue ST! We love it, got every option, took the car out of town, got 28 mpg, more than enough power! The black 21" wheels with red brakes look awesome, thanks for your hard work! God bless you and your family, God bless America, 🙏😎USA 🇺🇸

Hello Joe. I really enjoy watching your videos. I noticed every time you zonk something, I agree. I don't see many comments where people disagree with your zonks. I think it very important that the car companies know about these zonks, change them and then work toward making a better car the following year.

For 57k you get an ipad sticked on a dashboard. lol

"You can actually put a box of twinkies here"

Great review. Love the twisties... i just cant wrap my head around an explorer with a sticker of $57k !! But it seams to be a quality product with a great blend of sport and utility !!

nice job, we just went and drove one of those. wow, what a nice ride, thanks for all that info

Raiti! I just bought a 2019 Civic Type R at MSRP! So happy!!

That color is lovely.

If I had the cash I would get this explorer from Ford love it very nice too nice video to man keep Dem coming

Thank you for reviewing this baby. I think once the budget allows and we are ready for the larger SUV, I really think this is a strong contender. Keep up the great work, Joe and fam!

That is a beautiful blue. Ford seems to know their blues. What was that other one? Denim Blue Jeans?

I picked one up today , with the rebates included it was like 50k so I’m excited , Miss my 1320 challenger scat pack though lol

U know what Joe I'm absolutely in love with this 2020 Ford Explorer ST in that beautiful Ford Performance Blue ❤ & the Street Pack as it's called on the Build & Price on Ford. Personally would definitely take this over a 2020 Ford Edge ST cause of the false paddle shifting gears & the weird pumped in sound any day. Would love to see the All New Ford F - Series Super Duty when they hit the Dealership's. Thanks Joe. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.

Joe, I appreciate your reviews of how a car/truck handles. For those of us who live up north with crappy roads can you find a road in poor condition or under construction and add that to your route. I worried how the 45 aspect ratio tires will be on my crappy roads. In the description at the top can you list the options on the vehicle and it’s color.

Price is a little high for what you get ( or don’t get.) For me, the Edge ST is more suitable in size. Love the color. Nicely done Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸

I’ll tell you where your third row USB is, if you get the second row center console option then you get a third row USB on the back of that center console.

I'm gonna have to Zonk you for the mic performance on this little number. Would have liked to see a little more seamless integration for my viewing experience... Sorry 😢

Got my 2022 Explorer ST for 1000 under MSRP love the drive. I miss my 2021 F150 Platinum cause who doesn't love F150 but I needed a extra seat.

7:50 When the Vehicle is completely Designed and Ford forgot about the infotainment system. Designer: Just throw an iPad on the dashboard.

I hope you'll get one in a near future sir Joe 🙏👍👏

Impressive get up and go + handling for a porky SUV. I like the color too. That price though, that is a lot considering all of the things it doesn't have.

Love everything about it except the tail lights are a bit boxy, needs to be more sleek like the headlights.

Maybe have the camera man stand a little closer. He usually misses the first thing you point out when you started in the back. and front seat

Ford has the best door open chime

Amazing car, amazing presentation. Great job!

Mr. Raiti have you ever thought about reviewing motorcycles? You do the best job at reviewing cars and I feel like you would do the same on other types of vehicles.

Just got mine and I love it. Same color with roof.

TERMINATOR: were is my car? FORD: you welcome

What color is it again? Lol. Great job. Love this truck drives great too

Ford can do so much more for the explorer. The St is a good start but what about magnetic ride and can we say coyote engine. 400hp is good but how about bumping that into the 500hp range.

How does this one drive compared to the police package you reviewed before? Keep up the great work, Joe.

super great content Joe love it I really love the new 2020 Ford explorer with having 400hp ,ur the best man great super job Joe god bless

Wifey and I test drove one a few months ago. We fell in love with it but the pricing was just out of our price parameters. The downside? They tried to sell us a less expensive Explorer but after driving the loaded ST, the lower trim models just weren’t doing it for us. I’m waiting for the leased models to come back so I can pick up a used one.

Is that infotainment system gonna be the norm for new ford models 2020+ ? I wonder if the bronco will get that display

Great suv love your reviews then you have comedy with it keep the zonks coming 😆

Can’t wait to watch this one Joe! My dad just traded his ‘15 sport on a white st at walker! So far, he loves it!

just got out 2020 explorer ST last week with the technology and street packages ... honestly hands down absolutely amazing drive, was about to buy out our lease end 2017 sport, glad we decided to lease again this vehicle is unbelievable. Only complaint is the “upgraded” B&O sound system, I know it’s better than the previous sony but am I only one that felt it’s a little underwhelming with not having enough good bass sound?

ma mans said he is not skipping leg day.... lmaoooooooooo

Great review I'm considering this vehicle. Keep up the Great work.

Not digging that infotainment screen. Should be in the dash. Hot summer days will kill that screen over time. Overall not bad. Those wheels would look great over my oem 20s on my 08 limited awd.

Ok, loving that performance blue, amazing color. If I was in the market for an Explorer, the ST would be a no brainer. Not crazy about the vertical tablet look of the infotainment screen, but pretty sure I could get used to it. I saw my first 2020 Explorer on the road the other day. It wasn't an ST model, but was still a very striking and sporty design on account of the reduced overhang. I am really glad that Ford was bold enough to produce the ST. I hope they eventually do the same with the new Escape.

I don't like SUVs, but this Explorer looks really good.

Looks like u had fun bro.

Awesome look, the B/in/B is a beast, tot Interceptor look... and Turbo ? uff.. it flies....Side face ? a bit boring ( Edge is sexier, wife has one ) but hey, its only human !

Beautiful design

1:00 Looks like the same blue that is on my 2018 Escape. It's just called "Blue" by Ford. Sometimes dealers refer to it as Blue Metallic. They only used it for 2018 on the Escape.

Thumbs up brother .great review as always.

57k is crazy.

Joe I'm very interested in that Explorer ST with it being blue, That's my favorite out of all of them, I do like those 21"black wheels and that break package but I'd rather go with the 21' chrome wheels instead But yes I really do like that Ford Explore ST in Blue👍👍👍👍👍👍

BETWEEN 2020 Ford suv st. And 2020 Acura MDX sport package? Will seee!!

You’re right panoramic roof should’ve been included in the package and slightly better exhaust sound would be nice I think I will wait for them to workout the bugs of the first year before buying one I did some research some say the transmission needed some tuning and the 10’ screen was hard see because of darkness on the edges of screen and back up of course too small my question Why no aluminum like the F150 truck? They’re asking for a lot of $$$

Gotta zonk you for the circus peanuts mention..worst candy every made! Just kidding, Joe...great vid once again! 😂

Sounds and looks fast while hitting that throttle

Hey Joe, I don't believe you reviewed an Ford Flex yet. If you get a chance can you review one 2019/20 trying to convince my aunt to get one. lol It's prefect for her coming from driving a Pacific(not the new Pacific). Thanks

Can you do a review on a 2019 honda civic lx coupe not the si or sport the lx model.

Joe do you think you can find a 94-98 Saleen s351 to review? Maybe the rare cobra model saleen.

Raiti, can you make a 2020 Ford Expedition review? Thank you. Very much appreciated.

Just seeing this one Joe. Shopping performance SUVs. How would you compare this to the Durango SRT? And I'm sure you will take out the 2021 redesigned SRT (non-Hellcat) once available to compare with the 2021 ST, which is out right now.

The guy sounds like your typical Florida Car Salesman.

I wish they would bring this down under to replace the Territory, and bring back the Falcon/Fairlane on this platform.

At that price, they could have done a lot more with how the exhaust sound outside of the vehicle. The sound doesn't match the performance.

That blue looks fantastic!

Hey Raiti.. i was listening to some pf your content with headphones at work and your voice seems to keep going low and high at different points of the vid! i guess when the mic is farther or closer.. just some feedback i wanted to point out to u..keep up the good work

Had to leave at 14:00 that wind killed my ears with headphones... Lol

First, I'm zonking the dealership PA system in the background lol. Secondly, it looks exactly like a police interceptor. I'm sure people would get out of your way driving one lol. It looks good, but like you said, there's some nickel and dime stuff they left out or overlooked, like the plastic paddles, no third row USB, etc. I believe it's about $7k overpriced. Just my opinion. I thinking more people would be a player at $49,900.

That info center should of been integrated into the dashboard looks like they just threw in there.

The grille and headlights not lining up with each other and that screen ruins it. Haven't driven the ST. It has respectable performance but has kind of a numb feel. At least it handles a lot better than my 96 I have.

Do you know when you’ll have a review for the new 2021 Ford Explorer xlt sport appearance package?

I really hoping Ford has a Escape ST in 2021 or later.

Comparing it to the durango r/t its actually really good. Pricing is right around where the durango would be priced and power numbers are similar. Durango has a slightly better interior and infotainment, but explorer has more power. Pick your poison.

Hey, I know that area, my dad lives right there. Cool to see that.

Great review, as always. Ty!

part of the exhaust problem came from complaints from the police units many officers were passing out getting sick while driving guess this was to be the cure