2012 Ford Explorer - Drive Time Review with Steve Hammes | TestDriveNow

Drive Time review of the 2012 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD by auto critic Steve Hammes
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[@mikldude]

good review as always steve.

[@gtafrenzy]

at 1:07 who else saw the but creese on the driver seat lol

[@InevitableBlue]

Impressive... Great review

[@stevehammes]

@iPad4me Glad to hear it. Looking at the output numbers of the 4-cylinder turbo I figured it would feel much like the V6 in most driving situations. The only bummer is that it's only available on front-drive Explorers. I do wish that the V6 was flex-fuel capable like Chrysler's Pentastar. I know the mileage is significantly reduced when using E85 but it's a nice option.

[@vwmatt33]

Hi Steve! Have you tried he 2.0 Eco yet? Our 2009 murano is due to be replaced this fall and I'm curious about the mileage?

[@jc9622]

like ford explorer, its got a new sensing wipers and inflatable rear seatbelt which i love.

[@jawelobando3351]

Yo ya domine esa Camioneta; es de color blanco y me pareció asombroso.

[@stevehammes]

Just saw that. How cool! Should add some much needed grunt.

[@memomota]

@stevehammes what air deflector are u refering to steve?

[@akbrown15]

Test drove one last night. Beautiful vehicle with plush interior. Great electronics...however, it drove like a pontoon boat. Very cumbersome with absolutely zero punch. I would really like to try the Sport model, but they're rare.

[@bossedup957]

Did you drive the limited edition

[@jaydrone9723]

even in 2022, the design was still kept up to date.

[@GregRodg]

any idea when Ford will let you get behind the wheel of the Sport? I know sometimes they get those pre-prod testers out to reviewers...here's hoping it's soon

[@BoredGeese]

in addition, I hope the V6 has Ecoboost, by the end of the year. Yeah!

[@stevehammes]

@jmatero I do prefer Chrysler's new UConnect but I really don't mind MyFord Touch...maybe my brain is strangely wired but I can move through its functions with relative ease. I do wish OEMs would put faster processors into these units. It's tough going from your iPhone 4s to the slowness of one of these systems.

[@76carmel]

I agree with you that the 3.5 L Twin Turbo V-6 found in the Taurus SHO and F-150 should be in this vehicle.

[@gdseel]

Nice review. Seems like a nice vehicle. I believe it is American made - would have been nice to mention that in the review.

[@stevehammes]

@boy638 I believe those icons have been standardized throughout the industry.

[@59summerset]

Leather is a bit loose, but over time that should keep it from ripping due to stress.

[@BoeingvsAirbus1578]

0:56 - other way around. Land rover uses the system from Ford, as Ford have had a partnership with Land Rover. They developed it for the Explorer, and sold the technology usage rgts to Land Rover. But, seeing as they didn't have a new Explorer design readily available until 2011, Land Rover used it before Ford, meaning that everyone thinks it is a Land Rover product.

[@stevehammes]

@crimsoninred The air deflector gets in the way...but don't remove it! The engine will overheat.

[@lrtsuqa1996]

are diesels popular in the us? their really popular here in the uk.

[@boy638]

is it just me or are those tiny pictures of the off road settings looked EXACTLY SAME as the ones on Land Rover's Terrain Response system??

[@stoopidvideo]

Pretty good, but at 47k msrp, there is so much other options

[@76carmel]

You're right, the Explorer could use the EcoBoost V-6. There is the EcoBoost Turbo-4, but that EcoBoost Turbo-4 with 237 hp to a 4700 lb vehicle doesn't work as strongly, and doesn't offer 4wd. Same engine as F-150, Taurus SHO, Edge Sport would wonders here especially the EcoBoost V-6's torque.

[@59summerset]

Care to do another review? It'd be nice to see how it runs ;)

[@MONEY13G]

Can you do the Ford expedition.

[@DualofChaos]

While I do like the ford explorer, I still feel that the cheaper Dodge Durango is the way to go. It also has more discounts, it can tow more, looks more like an SUV, and has the option of a V8. Also, it is a lot less complicated too. The Ford is based on a Volvo platform, the Dodge is based on a Mercedes platform. I think that says enough right?

[@stevehammes]

@davewhodavedunn It's only been on the market for a year. How much reliability info could there be at this point? JD Power ranks its predicted reliabilty as very high.

[@Lukos0036]

Sad that it has no more off road cred. I would like to see the big 3 make something to compete with range rover again.

[@jawelobando3351]

Se denomina como el líder de sus hermanos SUV. Sin excepción del Expedition 2009 (3rd generation). Es el más Superior.

[@PhenomRT1]

there are ways around that. just keep it in 4WD and take the front driveshafts off. should work

[@ThEsHeEn117]

Steve you are truly one of the best reviewers on the web.

[@gdseel]

I think the new Explorer looks incredibly similar to the GMC Acadia and former Saturn Outlook. Don't you?

[@stevehammes]

@iPad4me COMAND stinks, if you ask me. MB is still playing catch-up in the infotainment realm. I haven't driven the 4-cylinder Explorer. How is it?

[@The1Skinsfan]

@gdseel A little like the Outlook maybe.

[@grisellimay]

@Goremaster If the use carbon fiber it will be more expensive And its is made of a aluminum unit body

[@BoredGeese]

Wow! I like the explorer in every way EXCEPT the engine/drivetrain layout. A big SUV should have "RWD-style" AWD [for a lack of a term I could think of] like the Dodge Durango! Front wheel-bias drivetrain style is more of a car-like manner... But I dunno, maybe a test drive might change my mind.

[@stevehammes]

@Fatboychrisdo Cool. Perhaps "segment first" would have been more appropriate. Thanks for the info.

[@bg1379]

Steve, have you realized how vastly different reviews are on this car? They go to polar extremes--it drives poorly, it drives well. The packaging is poor, it makes the best of its space. Haven't gotten in one, so I don't know what to believe!

[@vertiian]

$48,000.. for this Limited top trim. A basic model goes for around $28,000!

[@DevPack]

your wish has been granted. 2013 ford explorer sport 3.5 ecoboost v6 xD

[@59summerset]

What do you lose? As long as you get an AWD you'll never notice it, and you can provoke oversteer in low traction situations.... If that suits you.

[@west2401]

4:05 Ooooouuuuch!!!!

[@stevehammes]

@gadgetguy4000 The first time "VW" and "reliable" have ever been mentioned together ;-)

[@theomorrow6277]

2:53 - Wait! Are you referring this so-called "scuttlebutt" to Consumer Reports?!

[@TheDivino21]

DURANGO BABY!!!!!!

[@stevehammes]

@fuelinjectedmaniac That wasn't exactly what I had in mind, no.

[@radudeATL]

@simplyadiktive I don't see the problem...

[@zakyum]

I'll pass .. If i went American id get the Durango, the only thing the Dodge needs is rear amber tail lights ... Both the explorer & durango have 4-way adjustable headrests, good to have for comfort

[@chrisjana75]

great review, but 47 thousand for a non luxury SUV???? I think the car prices are going up way faster than wages are and eventually there will be an extreme auto industry crash if they can't get the prices to a more realistic level...

[@firefox39693]

like if you went " awwwwwwwwww or, owwww or, damn when it hit the rut

[@manfred56789]

fords the way to go

[@ashbranson]

Cars equipped like this confuse me sometimes, if a family purchases a vehicle, they're likely concerned with passenger room, cargo room, room for carseats, fuel economy, the list goes on. But why would anyone truly concerned with the functionality of the car drop $47K on an Explorer?!!? I suppose it is but a matter of opinion, but having driven both, I much prefer the Dodge Durango.

[@newera3443]

@stoopidvideo yea I agree with you. For 47k there is 3 other vehicles in my mind that would be better than the Explorer. The car is nice, but not luxurious enough for me to spend that much.

[@stoopidvideo]

@newera3443 yea seriously this car is going to be above 50k with fees and taxes. I have 2 other cars that i would buy that are worth that much that i will actually enjoy.

[@MisakiLeasim]

$48k ?!?!?!

[@cm18cam]

For a new car the drivers seat looks alittle worn out>

[@DevPack]

@hondaftw1234 durango and MDX are fine choices, BUT HONDA PILOT WTF???????

[@felixcruzazul]

i want rwd :/

[@Vanrocco66]

I'll take the Grand Cherokee Limited if I'm going to spend 40K+ on an SUV.

[@actionguy87]

This puts the Motor Trend review to shame.

[@UInACrash]

Those chrome strips in the grill look tacky... other then that I think this thing is attractive looking. It should be the same way as the fusion options- mono colored or chrome... both looks odd to me.

[@simplyadiktive]

8500 miles and the driver seat ALREADY looks like that?! im afraid to know what it is going to look like at 10k. American cars still need work that they will sadly never get.

[@edersiomoran]

Ford, I love you, I work for you and you're doing everything right, except this.

[@hondaftw1234]

I'll take my money and buy a Durango, Pilot or an MDX

[@Brisk2124]

Nice!!! AWD IS BETTER THO.

[@stoopidvideo]

if i was going to buy a car like this, i would buy the jeep srt8

[@T966ER]

Eh not quite.

[@jmatero]

Love you Steve... But seriously, MyFordTouch is a train wreck. It IS hard to use and makes even the simplest things cumbersome.

[@RealtimeReviews613]

It is rated as very unreliable by consumer reports. I trust them as they have always been correct with the problem spots of used cars and problem spots on new cars. This thing looks great but is overpriced and unreliable!

[@camaroman101]

@stevehammes lol same thing i thought

[@jmatero]

Oh, and what's with the huge ass-prints in a brand new car seat? If it looks like that NOW....

[@mrhighway]

@MONEY13G the expedition is dead

[@wayneschopeiii4157]

wayneschope

[@nismofury]

$48k? Fuck that!

[@danielpark94]

it better, since its like 70k..

[@cardude1992]

land cruiser destroys this in everything the end.

[@T966ER]

Ha nope. Not at all. Automakers bring VERY few diesels to the US and of those, we buy VERY few, for whatever reason. They are far more economical.

[@shummyshum]

shouldve been rwd ):

[@pattycarljackson]

its better looking and drives good but reliability still sucks they just had a reclal on ford and lincolns still wouldnt ever buy an american car

[@44excalibur]

Still prefer the Jeep Grand Cherokee.

[@stevehammes]

@bg1379 You know, I rarely read or watch other reviews. I never want to be influenced by what others have to say. But I can't imagine anyone could drive a V6 Explorer and conclude that it drives poorly. Not to go on a rant here, but there are a growing number of car reviewers who think everything is supposed to drive like a Porsche 911; if it's not a hard core sports car they're too cool to admit liking it. Pathetic, really.

[@Aurora_v_cali]

-B

[@felixcruzazul]

or i can just get a rwd truck -.-

[@BeyondXS]

Acura MDX all the way, looks better drives better and is much more reliable. for is desperate for attention entering to markets or segments they dont understand, shame

[@whitesand8]

Sat in the ford explorer....Awful visibility and feels claustrophobic.

[@blacuraRL]

That driver's seat looks WORN and as if it has at least 150K miles of seat time on it. Ford should know better.

[@tcbecht88]

See what happens when you let a woman design a car? It comes out BEAUTIFUL!

[@cardude1992]

land cruiser destroys this in everything the end.