I've had my 2019 Explorer XLT for almost 2 years now and have never had a single problem or issue with it. I'm currently at 63k miles. All that I've had to do is put new tires on it and, of course, the regular oil and filter changes. I LOVE my Explorer. It's the only SUV that I will drive now. It's such a smooth, comfortable ride. This SUV also ranks pretty high in the safety ratings. Everyone who has ever ridden in or driven my Explorer absolutely loves it. My boyfriend's best friend loved it so much that he went right out and bought one for himself after he rode in mine last year and was blown away by what a smooth ride it was and how much power the vehicle has.
Just bought the ST model. Love everything about it. For me, the ride is one reason we chose the explorer. We prefer a firmer ride over the floaty feeling.
@@aboalooos in Europe we only have German Engineered Fords (Fiesta, Focus, Mondeo, Kuga, Ranger). I think American Fords stand out a lot more design wise..no idea about the handling
I test drove an Outlander yesterday then a Ford Explorer. The Explorer felt like pure quality after driving the Outlander. Not even comparable. I loved the Explorer.
I had a ford bronco but the towing capacity was lacking but it was a great off roader. Got the ford explorer timberline trim and I love it a lot more. Ride quality, comfort, features, all amazing. Don’t really miss the bronco. I’ve been in a lot of explorers, ST’s, limited, and xlt. But the timberline looks the best to me. One thing I like about the explorer is that I don’t have kids so the captains chairs are great for hauling adult friends and having more space. The bronco has a small second row and you can’t get heated seats or vents back there. Another great thing about the explorer is that it looks like it doesn’t have a third row. When I was showing my friends the car they were all surprised by that. It doesn’t look like a mom car.
The Bronco had surprisingly small rear seats! The previous gen Explorer had such small seats as well that we weren’t even considering getting the 6th gen until we rented one on vacation and it wss huge!
I think it’s what its being compared against. The Explorer might be a harsher ride than some other SUVs, but one of the main reasons I want the Explorer is because its not a floaty soft ride. I’d like some road feel in my car.
I have a 18 XLT but has the highest upgrade package. It has the reg v6, heated steering wheel, heated leather seats, rear controlled a/c & heat, ceiling vents. I have no complaints other than I'm single and feel like its a wife car. I've looked at other cars but this car really is the perfect trip car with my large dog. I have three other autos including a jeep tj and what my fav to drive is my 82 Silverado I bought new. So I'm going to keep it and it's almost paid for. Entry level luxury sedans don't have near what my explorer has. I drove it from Texas to Wisconsin last dec and in snow it handled very well.
I had the same exact Explorer but the AWD in Colorado in a blizzard and the even my family said this was the best car they ever drove, trusting traction control, took the severe snow like nothing, and the inside was super nice and comfortable, also you get used to the shifter very fast which was surprising to be bc I thought I'd never get used to it
I just bought an XLT 2024 and I love it. I have no issues this guy is talking about. It’s uncomfortable to drive. He’s definitely smoking. 😂 it’s beautiful to drive. I don’t know what he’s talking about.
Man... I understand people usually value enterior details explained in the wideo and the whole bunch of uder....things, but have you seen the OUTSTANDING crash test results of the Ford explorer ?!!!?!!!! I gess I found my next Ford model...
I have had the Escape form 2013 to 2018. The last was a Titanium. Then I went to the 2020 Edge Titanium. Now I have this 2022 Explorer XLT with full leather. I do not miss the Lane keeping of the edge at all. It was always like fighting the wheel. No more, this XLT has the lane keeping but does not fight back! After two Titanium packages I really like this XLT. I got the 20" wheels, RWD. As for comments about a stiff ride, my Mustang is way stiffer! LOL I really like this XLT.
@@lanesworld4000 i have only driven 4000miles on it. It is a reliable car , but very noisy on highways at high speeds. The metal of the car is very thin, extremely thin.
Confused. Over from the UK and have hired an Explorer. Love the car. Comfy. Looks well inside and I know it's 4 cylinder turbo but boy does it shift. Don't let the video put you off getting an Explorer
I just purchased ! I think that overall she's a little good for everything like for family , long trips , awesome cargo capacity and comfortable but most important she's fairly good..... afterall every vehicle have their own defects ! Good review by the way 👏 👍
Give it 3-6 years and you ll see why they call it the exploder. It’s a police car. Nothing about the exploder say great SUV. I owned a 2016 and am wondering why I had one
@@janbeltre1244 she is doing great 👍 and fuel economy is fantastic !! Also having that 360 copilot assist adaptive cruise control makes my drive very enjoyable ! The only complain is the transmission a little jorky though but ....
Had mine for a year and 1/2. Limited. 4 cyl. Very pleased I. All areas. Gas milage. It’s tight. Rides great. Quite Good fit and finish. I’ve got about 16,000 miles so far. 👍🏼
I have a 21 xlt and so far been to the dealership 4 extra times outside of regular maintenance with the latest fuel injector going bad. Its really got me rethinking my purchase
Just got a 23 xlt. Got to try the ST for the weekend. I loved the ST buuuuuut when kids are throwing up and stuff in the back you don't want the higher trim. Also the xlt doesn't have the moonroof(which is cool) but you can't strap anything up top with one. Mines fully loaded and really only missing about 3 features from the ST. 300hp vs 400 with awd is actually hard to tell the difference as well. The ST is the better car, but for a family knock off 10k and still have a 0-60 in like 6 seconds is a better option. I really only miss the cooled vented seats but meh, not worth the extra $$$
I have a 22 XLT. You can’t open any of the windows in any combination and go over 30 mph before the wind reverb echo becomes so aggressive that you poop your ears and have to roll up all your windows to stop it.
That infotainment “iPad” looks like ridiculously ghetto. “Crap, this car doesn’t have an infotainment center! Quick! Run down to Walmart, buy the cheapest tablet you can find, AND some crazy glue!! Ok, yeah, that’ll work. We’ll be fine.” 😂
I'd always get a bench seat in the 2nd row. I can't rationalize a truck with that much space only being able to seat 4 people comfortably without using the smaller 3rd row.
@@Abu3laj im not sure how you mean. basically they instead of the opening you get a center seat. the other two seats are exactly the same without the fold down arm rest stuck to the side. you do have a fold down armrest in the center seat. to me you gain a passenger spot if needed and you really dont lose anything other than being able to walk to the 3rd row without moving the second row. idk why anyone would prefer the opening. but to each there own.
It's a pain in the but to fold down the 2nd row bench to get a kid back there. It's a lot easier to just slide thru the middle rather than messing with folding seats.
@@chrisstromberg6527 i never found it that much easier as small as the opening is between them but thats me. granted my explorer is no more due to being lost in the flood sadly. really liked the thing too.
Purchased a well kept one owner 2020 Limited Explorer with 18,000 miles. In one year, I only put 2000 miles on it. So, at 20,000 miles, it started hard downshifting at around 35 to 25 mph. 10 speed 10R60 transmission. Had to take it into Ford dealership for warranty repairs. Technician fixed it - snap ring had come off and many clutch plates were burned up. So far, the repair is holding up, so kudos to the technician. I now worry though that it will go out again, though. Lastly, the rear axle single bolt recall also has me concerned. Why would Ford ever use a single bolt to hold the rear end together to the chassis? Explorers, as I understand it, used to have 2 bolts. I am not a technician, just a customer with some concerns. I also do not like the interior fit and finish - my 2013 Limited Explorer had a better interior. P.S. I was also looking for a normally aspirated 6 cyl. in my 2020 Limited, not available. My 2013 Explorer had a 6 cyl non-turbo and it was a great engine through 2021 ....never had a problem. Never had a problem with its transmission either. Sold it at 125,000 miles. It did have the sun roof drains leak into the passenger cabin though due to clogging.
I have test driven the xlt sport and i loved everything, but one thing in the back the bench seat was weird because the middle seat was in the way of my arm which was unpleseant but luckly you can get captins for free
I have the 2.3 turbo explorer awd with 19,00 miles had it for 4 years. The power is more then enough for most people honestly. It’s pulls good from 0-80. The drive is amazing if you are a car guy because it’s rwd based so the back can come a little lose when you floor it 😂. The driving and cornering the suv don’t fell heavy at all. You can a simple tune and it will wake up the car. The quality of the car is okay pretty cheap tho so that’s a downside. O wry good car for the money plenty of power, fun to drive, lots of space and good on gas. If you can afford the V6 twin turbo go for it, has more power.
That stiff ride is indeed a major complaint and almost a deal breaker. Even on my XLT with the regular 18 inch wheels is pretty stiff. I can't imagine how much stiffer it is in the higher trims with 20 inch wheels with a small sidewall on the tire.
@@2nd2nun thats great to hear! Hopefully its the same for me! Ive seen quite a few people say something gives out or something but i know there have been recalls but i would assume everything should be running smoothly now for the 2020 ones
@@whhhaattttt1647 same, i bought car before lookn into reviews and did get a bit scared but its been great no issues and i have been kind of rough on it 😅. Just stick with maitnance and everything will be fine, hope it gets you to 200k 😅
I would agree with your dislike about not being able to get a normally aspirated 3L v6 but only to a degree. The EcoBoost 3L v6 has been proven to be a pretty reliable platform over the last few years and the hesitance to buy a turbo'd engine has been mostly alleviated. And considering that it provides 400hp w/ 400 ft/lbs of torque, that's pretty darn good. Better than and other 3 row SUV's afaik. But some do like a 3L non-turbo. I wonder why Ford didn't offer the 3.5L normally aspirated v6 (like what is in my '11 Edge) as an option. EDIT/ADD: I prefer the second row bench seats. I like all but one seat folded down for a larger cargo area.
They do make the new Explorer with a 3.3 liter v6 naturally aspirated that is what I have I had to search hi and low for it. It was a little more expensive but way more reliable I don’t have to worry about the problems the echo boost motors have
@@chefduane3742 i am not sure on the numbers but it being a hybrid it has some towing capibilities since it also has an eletric motor between the engine and trans it dose move quick espically in sport mode!
Dude! You nailed it ALL on the head! Super stiff suspension and jumpy shifting. I feel like I’m 16 again joyriding and learning how to drive manual stick shift again😆. Tiny engine and I don’t like that it’s almost the same size as some small cars! Last one ☝🏼😅. I don’t like that Ford calls it a truck in the owners manual. Definitely not! More like a big station wagon
Crap car! Cheap plastic all over the interior, bad fittings, laggy infotainment, miss very basic things like standard adaptive cruise control on the XLT, no temperature display other than the main screen so it gets on the way if you are using navigation. Will kick myself everyday for the next three years since it’s a lease. Good thing is I would have to sell it at the end.
2.3 twin turbo, it actually does better than any of the v6s ones i tried out. i tried out 90% of them out there as well. all the other suv v6s make less hp and way less torque and there is no lag on mine.
@@Wontreplyeverdontbother close enough. still the one i had did super well in performance. that said it wasnt any better on fuel than the other v6 ones and even the few v8s. still the v8 durango is best of all worlds when it comes to that size suv just stupid you cant get a base model one with v8 now. if car makers would make the base models with the top engine i guarentee they would sell more. i know id be a customer
3:59 100% agree with that, some ford really smooth, I was in 2.0T escape and Fusion Hybrid which feels really enjoyable, but so strong disappointed with 2.0T fusion clunky power delivery, also A LOT of problems with interior assembly.
Why do so many car guys love NA engines? They’re loud, fuel hungry, and not as much fun as a turbo engine. Give me a turbo v6 over an NA v6 any day of the week, and twice on Sunday.
The interior seems cheap looking from previous models. The screen is vertical and not not built into the dash. It looks like they just mounted in an ipad instead of an in-dash screen, which looks so much better.
lol its funny how your talking about the platinum and st like its compareable to the base modle xlt you have. the platinum is comfortable, smooth ride, powerful and the fit and finish is 100%. the st feels the same but has the ***BECAUSE RACE CAR*** feel to it. The XLT is dog $hit
@Prime Autotainment thank you for the response! I really appreciate it Our family needs a new midsize SUV (2 or 3 rows), and we want something reliable, very comfortable and quiet. Which options would you personally recommend?
@@zhiyako4032 that’s tough with so many options. Most of the mainstream 3 row SUVs are pretty quiet nowadays - some of the 2 rows are too but typically not as quiet as the 3 rows. I guess it would depend if you’re specific on a certain brand or group of brands
@@zhiyako4032 so a quick rundown on my thoughts for each GMC - I haven’t been in the Acadia in a while..but it’s smaller than the other 3 row vehicles..but if you use it as a 2 row it’s fairly spacious. Drives nice, not a standout with anything in particular. The interior felt and looked on the cheap side Jeep - grand cherokee and grand Cherokee L are both pretty nice, drive smooth but can get expensive quickly with all the features they offer. Good soace and the Cherokee L is quite a bit longer than some of the other 3 row crossovers. Kia - I believe the Telluride is the best bang for buck with features and space. It’s great all around. It has a great warranty but I can’t speak personally on reliability and I’ve heard mixed reviews on that aspect. Toyota - the Highlander is well balanced, but space can feel a bit tighter considering it’s a 3 row. Great as a 2 row though. It’s smooth and comfortable but also gets expensive if you want certain higher tier features. They just switched to a turbo 4 cylinder instead of the V6 and I haven’t driven that in the new Highlander…but I’ve driven that engine in Lexus models and it was punchy and smooth. I’m sure the Highlander scores best with reliability, Kia with value, Jeep with total features on upper trims
2021 ST that has never been pushed hard. Probably never even been driven faster than 85mph and has never been braked hard either, biggest hunk of garbage I have ever owned. Backup camera recall that still has no fix. The large touchscreen that houses all the controls will just randomly black out with no response and only comes back when the stars align. The plastic trim around the driver seat sheared off with in 7k miles. Has 51k miles on it and countless wind noises, brakes have whistled since the beginning even after multiple trips to the shop and being told its normal. Might never buy another ford after this experience and I was a ford truck guy. I would really do your homework on this before buying one. It's a junk car!
I like that XLT significantly undercuts Toyota Highlander in price, while costing basically the same as a comparable in features RAV4 XLE Premium - a much smaller vehicle. While the dislike is obviously much worse fuel efficiency, much worse reliability.
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Ford Explorer is lower-grade...period. Its not a fit and finish high quality product. Never has been. We have a '21 Limited and it is what it is... Doesn't compare to our BMW's or Cadillac's (GMC). But its a Ford. Why would you think it would be anything more than what it is. I think they call their premium line "Lincoln" ... if you want to try that. I wouldn't- b/c that opens up tons of better options
Piece of crap. Suspension too rigid , engine and transmission are a mismatch, shift points are horrible, turbo Is not properly sized for the engine..drive one every day for work. Do not recommend
Im not from the US but live here, for better or worse.. I have one question. Who are the people buying these cop cars? They have to know what they aee doing.. right??😊
