When you mentioned the movies they were in I noticed you left out the 1997 movie Metro. Theres a pretty awesome chase between a ‘69 cad deville and a ‘91 explorer through the streets of San Francisco. For anyone who has not seen it I recommend it. That chase is totally worth it.

My dad had a deep jewel green 1991 Eddie Bauer, he replaced it with a GC limited in 1994 and then a 5.9 GC but I remember fondly the green explorer, very roomy and comfortable...

Love them

Another reason- I can message Kris and ask for guidance when I’m working on my quarter-million miler 😘

A factory solid front axle would have made these very close to perfection.

Can't beat a 1st gen for looks! The boxy styling and clean lines are just a great throwback to simpler times. Another thing to mention is the captain chair seats were really comfortable, and the leg room isn't half bad for a 6'1 guy like me.

Nice video. Always nostalgic for that old first gen!

Never heard of the Saleen before today! Nice video! 💪

Quality is Job 1

My grandfather bought one in 2002. I always loved that vehicle it was the same black with a gray and black interior.

The 1996 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition rwd 4 speed automatic 4.0 liter V6 kept snapping the flexplates. I took it to a transmission shop twice and I think they should have rebuilt the front pump and put a new torque converter bushing and seals. Plus replaced the torque converter and flexplates but they didn't so it kept breaking. I should rebuilt it myself. The flexplates are 1/16" inch steel and super thin. There are no billet flexplates for the 4.0 that I could find online. The manual transmission 4×4 version must be the most reliable 4.0 liter V6 version.

One of the best SUV’s ever made, every generation after this has gotten worse & worse.

🔥🔥🔥🛻

I just bought a 97 expedition, and I'm commenting on case of future need

Is it me, or are the platinum badges on the seat crooked?

Great video! I wish they had the Platinum trim available in the blue color.

Great video I just bought my first explorer 2025 platinum model metallic white with black roof,the black really makes the vehicle it offsets and sets it apart! Also love the panoramic sun roof , and I especially love the duel massage seating along with heating and cooling seating. The heated steering wheel is a very nice touch pun intended! Lol What a luxury… Love it😊👍

This test to me is waste of time because the recall tires was blowing up not deflating 😅this test is waste of time

Nice to see the nostalgia. Also, I fucked my friend's grandma in the back of her '96. Alright. 👍

This test was totally pointless. Thats not a blowout and you arent always driving perfectly straight on a race track

I wish there was some commentary on the “new” 2.3 version that’s in here. I see that power specs are the same but how does it drive versus a ‘20-24 2.3? I have a ‘21 2.3 AWD and the power train is so inconsistent. Sometimes it shifts smooth and other times it feels almost like a cVt , with engine rpms and response when not in Sport mode. Also, I can rarely get 18-19 city in this thing and this years epa numbers are way higher even with AWD. So despite the same numbers, are the driving characteristics much improved on the 2.3?

Audio is HORRIBLE

To bad they did not bring the Everest over to the states, it would be a much better Explorer. Its more like the old Explorer with a body on frame setup and looks way better too. I think they drop the ball on towing also, 5,000 is not enough should be atleast 7700 pounds in towing like the 2024 Ford Everest. The 2024 Ford Everest would be a much better vehicle to have over here in that it could compete with the new Toyota Land Cruiser offroad.

Should not over heat...with that grille....lol....wish they offer a simple v6..non turbo option..for us who dont need extra power...and less recalls and problems

17ish years and still good videos and still looking good russell

Definitely right up there with the JP Explorers as the coolest ever!

Excellent!

The opening 😂 . Love it all thanks guys !!!!. The ending was so sweet and very sentimental. It was great to be able to spend more time with you guys. Also passing along my condolences to Russell as well. Thank you so much for both of you. Sharing your stories.

But what if I want an offensive purple? 😜

This is by far the best of all the 2025 Ford Explorer videos I have seen on YT. Nicely done guys.

Not a fan! Ford needs to get rid of the junky Ecoboost engines, the Explorer has also continued to go nothing but downhill after the second generation ended.

💯 great video!

Looking good guys 👍. Wish there was more on the off-road course.

I had never seen a truck of this model when it came out and how much does it cost at the time and now?

look how happy they look compaird to today as they look so deppressed.

Hell yeah, nice work. I’d swear this was shot on n 1994 😁

It was the Firestone tires that was the issue

Mu Explorer is 2011

I owned one for 14 years.. It's a grate car ❤❤

Such a clean truck

By far the most rad of Rangers. Awesome!

I have a 2001 with 160k, engine rattle began and it's gonna blow up soon, gonna see what engine can I swap in and hopefully not much hassle 😆

00:57 - No way thats a real name....or person for that matter

Difference between a "Blowout" and deflation, a blowout is a type of explosion where the energy reverberates through the suspension, upsetting it and causing instability, in turn causing a crash

"As long as you don't do anything to upset the car..." Like steer to get off to the side of the road? If this wasn't biased, I don't know what is.

What size tires does the red one have? I assumed the 31’s would stick out a bit but the red ones def look beefier. Have a standard size currently and love the look of the red one

Pricing vs. power-wise nothing else is in the segment anywhere with the power of the ST. Interior and infotainment can’t compete with Kia Hyundai but not many do.

Well done guys! We’re all in.

Ranger great little trucks

It was due to ford putting to low of tire pressure in the Firestone tires