2016 Ford Explorer Sport | CarGurus Test Drive Review

Ford refreshes the Explorer for 2016 by updating the styling and available features, offering a new and more efficient engine option, and adding a new Platinum luxury trim level. Read more on the Explorer at CarGurus: cargur.us/513Th
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[@killabee623]

I am a Chevy and don't care for fords but man I love this damn SUV and want one.

[@dtasca3366]

Chris, nice to have found your reviews again since your last stint. I find your reviews thorough and entertaining. Keep up the good work.

[@TruthHasSpoken]

Chris, nice review. I would love to see you add objective sound measurements to your reviews. It's very difficult to get data on sound and while dba is a measure of loudness only, it would be great to have it plus your opinion on sound quality. I'm still trying to figure out what is the quietest mid-size sedan and mid-size 2 row SUV under $35K. Thoughts anyone?

[@CasualSocks]

This review was awesome, thank you.

[@rajvosa71000]

having hard time deciding between Explorer and Grand Cherokee. I donrt nesseserily need 3rd row but would be nice to have. One thing that worries me about Grand Cherokee is rollover, it kinda sits high and it narrow.

[@jamesreddington2885]

Does this model have Apple CarPlay is it that a later model

[@MauiXoXo]

Nice review!

[@justin_grindley]

2:05 That’s what I said about this and the Raptor-ish V6 in the latest Expedition Limited Stealth Performance. It sounds V8-ish when accelerating but then you hear the V6-ness when you engine brake, probably the most unique V6 sound. I wish the Exploder ST sounded like this

[@deepakdakhore]

Is this vehicle good to buy after 100k miles?

[@larryb6715]

I am considering at the Sport model.

[@ianalexander2017]

Looks good

[@rritter234]

Chris, did you forget about the fumes in the cabin??. Well why not, FORD has !

[@brucec43]

4888 lbs plus a marginal small offset test probably means it's safer for you than higher scoring but smaller vehicles. Remember, this is head-on collisions, where mass matters most. So buy that Hyundai Tucson (3500 lbs) at your own risk.

[@sophmena]

His is shoch a great Car love it❤️❤️

[@gregohare6412]

Bought a 2016 Explorer and thank goodness I was able to return it. Driver seat is very uncomfortable. Very bad blind spot issues. Not as significant but didn't expect headlights to fog up in a light rain, but they did. Really wanted this car, after 17 years of trouble free ownership of 98 Explorer. Surprised he didn't mention seat comfort and visibility. See US News review to verify I am not blowing smoke.

[@brucec43]

+Greg O'Hare Went to US news and found nothing on the seats. I'm also wondering what dealership on earth would ever let a customer return a new vehicle. They're famous in fact for doing the opposite.

[@gregohare6412]

Rick Case Sunrise Fl, and Auto Nation are two dealerships that offer 3 day satisfaction or return policy. Don't know of any others. Rick Case not Ford dealer but Auto Nation is. Seat comfort is in us news article. You may have read different article. Driver seat more like a jump seat than full size. Measure and compare. It is smaller.

[@gregohare6412]

The us news article compared 15 2016 suv's.

[@matthewhartup941]

You must be a big person. My wife and I think our 18 sport is super comfortable. The C pillar blind spot is large like every suv built these days, thats what blis, and back up cameras/ sensors are for.

[@brucec43]

I have an F150 with the 5.0 V8 and the ecoboost V6 sounds better to me. But definitely not the same sound.

[@MrJoshua2260]

a lot better then any other hmm made or dodge made product

[@laplanap]

Nice review. I still went and bought a 2015 Dodge Durango R/T not as fast but you gotta love that v8. My warranty is well beyond what Ford offers and then some. I felt the Ford was too much money for a vehicle in this segment. Dodge on the other hand I got for 40k (loaded) with the HEMI V8 that gets 23-24 on freeway and 16 mpg mixed driving. On top of that that I can use 87 octane. You can also use 87 on the turbo charged Ford but 91 is recommended to get the full benefits of the engine (horsepower) kinda defeats the purpose if you are performance minded and not practical. My opinion is that the Dodge wins. Yours may be different but I will say this; go and try both vehicles and make your own decision. Mine was made based on sticker price, what was included in the price and the v8 with 8 speed transmission.

[@njteech]

but its not a Ford

[@matthewhartup941]

You bought based on price mainly... well the dodge is always going to be the cheapest. You get what you pay for.

[@steveortez2613]

Tire pressure monitoring system only tells you that there is a tire with low tire pressure it does not tell you which tire is low on pressure

[@spartanvi]

This is true of older Ford's, but the new Explorer will display tire pressure on demand. This is visible on the left screen within the instrument cluster. I know this because I've been test driving SUVs for the past few weeks, and the Explorer Platinum was amongst them. Check out the owner's manual if you need further proof: owner.ford.com/tools/account/how-tos/owner-manuals-search-results.html#/ymm/2017/Ford/Explorer

[@stephencannon3140]

I have rented a 2017 Limited and recently purchased a 2018 Explorer Sport and both models have tire PSI displayed I. The left LCD screen. The readout is for each individual tire.

[@mybeeb1]

press thumb up even before watching the video .

[@eth6706]

IT HAS A 5 STAR CRASH TEST RATING. WTF are you talking about?

[@bbrewer609]

Wow this is so inaccurate it makes me question all your reviews Chris. I was a fan up till I saw this, you haven't got anything right. Its called a Police Interceptor Utility not a Police Explorer dude! (PI Utility) First, you said the front end of the Police Explorer is the same as retail so we better watch out, it's not, the PI Utility has a totally different front clip. So much so they can't be swapped. Grill is all different. Then you said the civilian Explorer has the same programming and components as the PI Utility. This is 100% wrong, the Police calibration is totally different for the EPAS steering, Transmission, Power Transfer Unit, cooling, and engine. Then you said the Sport's EcoBoost Twin Turbo is the same as the Police Utility. Wrong again, the PI Utility is the 3.7L Lincoln engine and a completely different 3.5L EcoBoost is available as an optional engine. 90% of PI Utility's in service are not Twin Turbo's. Then you said the Sport isn't fast but it's quick.....WTF does that mean? In the SUV class it's in it would kill the competition. Then you said the brakes faded after several hot stops so you think the brakes should be upgraded to the Police brakes. Guess what, the Sport and the PI Utility have EXACTLY the same brakes except for the pads. The police pads are rated for hotter operations but the hardware is identical. Calipers, rotors, hoses, even the caliper piston seals are high temp silicone in both. Man for a guy who prides himself in giving honest and accurate reviews you gotta check your facts man! Bottom line is the Chicago Assembly Plant is working 3 shifts to keep up with demand for this vehicle and few SUV makers can make that claim.

[@Vegas702]

B Brewer, You are 100% right this guy doesn’t know anything!!! My brother is a maniac at Ford. My brother and I are Ford lovers, also my dad retired at Ford. I’m about to get the Sport very soon! It’s a badass SUV!

[@kennethcrockett3470]

Police use this version slot as a unmarked unit especially in Nevada. He is not wrong.

[@mr.2cents.846]

Wow. it cost as much as a Kia Stinger Ultimate.

[@mr.raslyon6626]

Wow, that storage space is pitiful. I have more space in my sedan. Who is this made for? They can't possibly have to grocery shop at all.

[@steveortez2613]

Don't buy this vehicle with the SYNC system it sucks the next generation SYNC 3 is not available on Explorer sport

[@eastonwheatley3047]

STEVE ORTEZ true, Sync 3 is a vast improvement

[@keytothegate68]

Quick, but not fast? Hmm,what do you mean? It is faster than Mazda 9, Honda Pilot, Durango V-6 and even Durango V-8/ However, paying 50K for Ford is insane

[@njteech]

not a family vehicle!... cops though need em...

[@The570Experience]

Not fast? My explorer sport does the 1/4 mile in 13.01 and tops out at over 140mph! ,,,,,,not fast? Plz,,tune into my channel you'll see real explorer content

[@Mavinski1]

Range rover COPY

[@ethandemir7474]

+Mavinski1 designer is the same. Ford once owned Land Rover... And explorer was launched before Range...

[@55rajo]

baaaddddddddddddddd car my 2011 explorer well maintained engine failed without any warnings or dash board lights at 64550 miles total loss of money and time ford warranty wont cover it it was dealer mainatained with records dont buy this junk

[@fit4ya1975]

+55rajo ya my buddy has an F150 with only 44,000 miles, engine failure and Ford wont do anything about it. GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE FORD!! JUNK

[@KB-bh9hp]

55rajo What engine mines a duratec 3.5 very reliable engine

[@genepatrick4232]

The sport model sucks hate it.👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎.

[@valvalerio2642]

Why?

[@kenk3386]

Kinda painful to watch. Rehearse your lines, deliver them in a more businesslike manner, and skip the 'jokes'