The 2020 Ford Explorer ST Deserves the ST Badge 

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Boys, I picked up a focus RS about 2 months ago and you'd be more than welcome to review it and go for a rip in it. Only issue is that I'm in Southern Alberta and I know you guys are out in Ontario. But ya, if you're ever out here, hit me up! ✌

I really hate these..especially when it gets behind you and not knowing if your your average soccer mom is driving it or a undercover cop is

you should review to fiesta st then you'll have reviewed all the STs.

Imagine in 2000 telling someone a ford would have heated, cooled, and massaging seats

Thanks guys!

Love it, just hate the portrait mounted iPad on the dash.

**Edge ST will remember that**

I’ve been looking forward to this review for so long! Phenomenal review! Really good at tackling important points!

"Sad, Depressed, Aggressive" look? You mean emo?

Honestly, the Explorer ST is my favorite performance SUV of the modern era. And yes, I’m a young person. Besides the obvious beasts such as the Trackhawk and the Durango Hellcat (which are both respectably absolute monsters), the Explorer ST is one of the lesser known, really cool performance SUV’s in my opinion. I just wish they went a liiiiiittle more bold with the ST trim. I feel like Ford gives some ST’s some REALLY solid little bits and pieces while other ST’s are kind of lacking in things that would truly set it apart from the normal counterpart besides an obvious power difference. I feel like the absolute worst thing that kills the Explorer ST is that exhaust. It looks, at a glance, really convincing and honestly exciting, until you’re met with the huge hole on the underside.. it’s fake. The exhaust is fake. Come on. Like I get it, but come on. On an ST? Really? It’s your performance trim and you’re giving it a fake exhaust... I guess at the end of the day there are some redeeming qualities like the rear-biased all wheel drive system. That alone does set it apart from its competitors like the Telluride. Overall it’s still a cool car. Whether or not it’s a heavy three-row 400 horsepower is quite a bit.

4:33 "Sad, depressed aggressive look" Hey no need to get personal >:{

That "triple review" was the first time RU-vid suggested one of your videos to me. I've been a subscriber ever since. 👊

6:21 “hooollyyyy” that’s a Canada mans right there 😂

00:15 I just spat out my coffee... why tho?! 🤣

Yeah taking photos of cars is way harder than I thought. But it’s a lot easier if you have a color that pops such as white or yellow.

Soooooo is that the reason people slow down when I pass by in my 2019 black explorer!?

This SUV is badass we just picked one up and going from our gen 1 raptor to this for the family super badass checks all the boxes, looks, speed, and comfort…

Finally an Explorer well done, inside and out! In a different note, I would like to see a Ford ST lineup war! Explorer versus Edge, versus Focus versus Fiesta! Let the fun begin!

Bought 2022 st rapid red. Its a beauty.. i dont regret it. Its so much fun. My mom loves it hahaha

When you drive these Explorers fast, which I do. I can care less about it looking like a cop car, because people that see me aggressively getting closer to them in their rear view mirror, quickly get the hell out of my way! I love it! I wasn't a fan at first, but then decided to trade in my '19 Explorer Sport on this. There is one thing I know for a fact that Kia, Hyundai, Dodge, Subaru and GM don't offer in their direct competitors... The ST Driving Experience, when you purchase an Explorer ST! Yes indeed... On Ford's dime, they put you up at a very nice hotel on the Biltmore Estate in Ashville, NC. You learn SOOOOO much about this truck and its handling capabilities, directly from the Ford Performance guys. A few hours driving in the mountains, then several more hours on their road course putting the truck through many real world situations, showcasing its performance, and going over its standard options. Afterwards, a quaint off roading stint back to the hotel, at the end of the day. Best car purchase experience one can ever ask for. Keep your Telluride and Pallisade, I'll smoke you both in my Explorer ST! LOL

Bought the wife a white one a few weeks ago. She loves it and it is definitely fun to drive! I’m a truck guy, but I’ve found myself taking this to run errands.

I agree that the exhaust tips are terrible, but on the other hand i had a friend of mine that completely ruined his bikes while mounting them on the bike rack and having the exhaust fumes burn them completely. so i think there's un upside by having this design.

Sharp Suv!! The color is kickass i wish there were more brown colored vehicles on the road they blend perfect with the fall colors!!

something odd about the size and shape of the headlights and grill

as a Focus ST Owner the New Explorer ST is deff on the line up in the future i love the look of this new car

The infotainment screen actually looks like an iPad pro docking station lol brutal

This Ford Explorer st is awesome, ford really did well with the Explorer

Just got a 2021 ST with the ST street pack. After 2 weeks and 500 miles, I can say, I really live this truck. For me its like getting a sports sedan, that has more room. Maybe not as fast (yet) as my Stinger GT was, but not far off the mark and it fits my family. Many tuning options for it as well...We have a Porsche Cayenne as well, fun SUV, but for some reason the ST fits me better...

The editing and videography seems a few steps above. Nicely done my dudes

Bought an ST explorer about two months ago. Installed an intercooler and tuned it and it is running 12.0 in the 1/4. Tons of potential in these. Way faster than the Durango SRT. The hellcat Durango will be faster, but cost 25k more at minimum

Definitly would choose this over a Telluride/Palisade. Because loaded with 6 people and luggage, this will make it easier to merge onto highways and keep up with traffic... plus with an ecu tune, 500hp.

Just recently drove one of these and I’m going to drive it again today and all I can say is that it’s quick but it does feel like a boat when driving so honestly the 3.0L TT V6 is slightly under powered for what I expected out of it. But the paddles 👌👌 those are great!! I’m addicted to downshifting and upshifting constantly for no reason 🤣

The Autumn leaves during the rolling shots really make this video POP

Looks so good in that color

The Expedition has been factory modified for High Way Patrol use in a few states, maybe even a bunch. I'm thinking the ST is *_very close_* to the interceptor model. At least the suspension, if not the entire drive train/performance boost.

I actually get a heart attack every time someone in a black or white explorer pulls up behind me

I’ll tell you what... I am not a Ford guy but my aunt recently bought a Lincoln aviator with this same exact engine and these things MOVE for what they are. Before you guys come and say “track hawk this and SRT that.... I’m that guy too but gotta give props to Ford for this one.

It looks amazing, but for the Price Point I think I'd rather have the Aviator.

NEW FUN GAME!! Take a shot for each leaf the front end catches

Bought one😎 great family suv plus it’s fast🏁

This is the car for me... grabbing one this month

lets just ignore the face that he stuck the middle finger at the door handle LMAO

I would agree although it’s still not affordable for younger buyer. Ford should make an Escape ST (yes it’s still expensive but better) or they should do what VW is doing and import the new ST into the states (doesn’t have to be the base Focus, just the ST and/or possible RS model)

It's too expensive for such a cheap interior

Completely agree with Yuri on the door handles

Focus RS, Subaru WRX and the Type R video was how I discovered your channel. Enjoy watching you guys review cars ever since.

I love my 2020 ST!! Added Performance downpipes and borla exhaust

Imagine if it had a COSWORTH badge 😩 Legendary

Picked one up for $60K - all black with all the options! Bare people slow down when I pull up behind them. Mind you I have been smoked by many SRTs -_-

Hey guys, I've actually had a 2021 Explorer ST for about a week. While not completely different, Ford did update many of the interior plastics and meterials to look and feel better in the ST specifically.

It looks really really good. And I’m loving the eco boost line. Twin turbo V6.....yes please.

As a French Canadian/ Acadian, my family though y’all were swearing up a storm! ST = Esti Like esti de caliss 😂😅😂

I’m not a big fan of Ford as you know I’m dodge but this ain’t bad it looks great I hope you guys review the Durango hellcat but I hope you guys are around for a long time you guys nail it every time

Imagine throttle house collab with straight pipes. Who wants that??

It sounds the same because it’s not pumped in noise fellas 😂 I have 2023 and it is the noisiest vehicle I’ve ever owned, but probably the funnest to drive and pretty fast in Sport mode. EVERYTHING makes noise on this vehicle and it drives me crazy!!

It's better because it is RWD The explorer is one of, if the best handling SUV in the big 3 row family haulers

“When November 1st hits”... posted on November 13th

If that's in my rear view, I'm getting out of the way fast.

I usually watch your reviews first because y’all talk about the daily drive specifically the cruise control “autopilot” capabilities. Almost the most important feature to me when purchasing a car

"It even scared us and it's our car" See, here in Spain we don't have that problem because pretty much all cop cars are Priuses, Citroen C3s and C5s in distinctive liveries.

I’ve never once put winter specific tires on any of my vehicles in 43 years of life and I’ve driven in every single snowfall we’ve ever had just fine.

Love the looks of the Explorer Kinda reminds me of a station wagon

Well it’s about dam time , another great video guys

I JUST BOUGHT ONE A DAY AGO AND THIS COMES OUT! Lmao I was wondering when you guys would make a video on one

Which is better explorer st or Highlander? I need your opinion, thanks

Yeah the screen lag is a deal breaker for me. Spending too much time staring at a screen instead of the road.

Same powertrain as our aviator, and yeah it's great. Best in this segment by a mile, and it's up there in the mid-size luxury too

Cyber snake skin is what I shall forever refer to it as.

Thanks for reviewing it!

And it will depreciate 10k in less than 2 years. That's the problem with these Ford's, they turn into dust value quick.

We love you guys!!

How about RS version?

This tacked-on tablet center screen trend cannot die soon enough.

REVIEW THE TOYOTA HIGHLANDER PLATINUM FOR GOD'S SAKE!

If they turn that screen horizontally and fix up the layout would fix the problems

Morning TheStraightPipes.

That vertical infotainment is a war crime against common sense.

Funny when you have all the fancy ST badging and quad exhausts. Just to find out that a base X5 40i will smoke you in a 0-100 all day everyday.

I wonder if they will put a V8 in this

The scenery looks amazing!

I thought that was a purple. Didn't think for 1 second that it was Rich Copper. We now also have the Explorer but they're all hybrids. So the only ST we can get is the ST-line.

To the person reading this have a great day fam 😄

So much more enjoyable than those pompous Throttle House guys. You guys are great. Keep up the excellent videos.

Hyundai palisade or the Kia telluride are a way better option than the explorer st

I love that color

Guyz, pls review the new m5 .....like u guys did with the new m3 and m4....pls....

This quarter is over, and for once im up this early and not for homework

The title of this video really surprised me because like literally everybody said that the Ford Edge ST does not deserve the ST badge so I’m just like how is the Ford Explorer ST better than the Edge ST and different?

11:37 don't hate me but it sounds like a supra like a little bit

The Straight Pipes for the optimist viewpoint, Savagegeese for the realists

I did auto cross in both cars and honestly the edge ST did better times across the board with the same drivers. The explorer is better, but the edge also deserves the ST badge. I own a fiesta ST, focus ST, and had an RS that I traded for my wife to get the edge ST. She scores a lot of wins :)

I like them but the one thing that stuck out to me when I saw one was the red calipers that looked painted at home. Now sure why

My first car is a explorer 2012, I love it, and so comfy, so good and looks nice !

I was involved in Edge ST and agree with you guys. I wanted to put more power into it but was outvoted by senior leadership for financial reasons. All of us car enthusiasts wanted to put more power into it.

Hey man! I’m a cop and I love you guys channel lol. We just started getting delivery of our 2020 Explorers and I can confirm, they are very quick. Much quicker than my current Taurus which consistently gets walked by V6 Accords and Acura TL’s lol. Hell I had a guy run from me in a 2008 Chevy Impala and walked away from me. Goes without saying, I can’t wait to get the Explorer..

Cool car but I have mixed feelings about the front, IDK I like some details but I can't totaly like it, something looks off.... For the rest nice video, beautiful shots

0:15 Excuse me, wtf?

It’s faster than a Dodge Durango SRT Hellcat

they haaaaaate the Edge ST lmao