2016 Ford Explorer XLT Review - Whats new ?

2016 Ford Explorer XLT Review - Whats new ? / autovlog
What are the changes and upgrades to Americas most sold SUV with third row seating? We will take a look at them in this review.
A new power train and facelift cosmetics gives the 2016 Ford Explorer a more sophisticated look.
Engines:
3.5L V6 (carryover) 290 HP - 255 Lbs torque
2.3L Ecoboost 4 cyl (NEW) 280 HP - 310 Lbs torque
3.5L Ecoboost twin turbo V6 - 365 HP - 350 Lbs torque
Trim Levels:
-Base
-XLT
-Limited
-Sport
-PLATINUM
Colors:
-Blue Jeans - (NEW)
-Bronze Fire Metallic Tinted clear coat
-Caribou
-Guard (NEW)
-Shadow Black (NEW)
-Ingot Silver
-Oxford White
-Platinum White
-Ruby Red Metallic
-Magnetic
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2016 Ford Explorer Sport
2016 Ford Explorer Platinum
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2016 Ford Explorer Limited
2016 Ford Explorer Review

[@sharonross6127]

I just bought one and this is helpful!!! I tend to not dig out a manual so this review helps me avoid reading.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Glad I could help :)

[@TheArnold46]

Thank you for posting this review. The 2016 Explorer XLT looks perfect for a big man like myself. Can't wait to test drive it :)

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+TheArnold46 You're welcome !

[@aztecspike]

Wooow I remember watching this video before getting my 2017 explorer

[@paulkadernganansou2412]

I like this great review. I found so much information about it. and I was wondering if all models have the same features

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Paul Kader Nganansou Thank you, no they do not have the same features, there are several trim levels : Base, XLT, Limited, Sport and Platinum

[@TheLadyMarina]

Mine is on it's way to me, i cannot wait! I've heard some issues about shorter people in this car.. I am 5' 4" and currently drive a 2010 Mercury Mariner and function fine with that. Thanks for this video!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+TheLadyMarina I think you will be fine in the Explorer, congratulations !

[@josececenas182]

Good review mike, could you tell me when is the platinum edition arrive to the dealerships?? And I hope you do a review also on that explorer platinum...

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

jose ceceñas Thanks man ! I don't know exactly when they are coming but when it does, I will have one out ASAP ;)

[@sandradixon9366]

Just bought one appreciate the info

[@hadig8510]

thanks a lot, I really like ford and i have 2010 , here in Saudi Arabia we still waiting. I really like your vedio

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

HADI GAMDI Glad you liked it, hope it comes to your corner of the world soon !

[@clintonjames3173]

I recently test drove a 2016 Explorer XLT. It has just over 100k miles. Clean Carfax. It looks and drove great. My question is, what is or what has been the number one customer complaint with this model year Explorer? I was told, with those miles, be prepared to replace the waterpump soon if it hasn't already been replaced. If it's been replaced, it was done at a non-Carfax repair shop.

[@nicksoloroblox6865]

I love them both

[@Mandyt14]

Will the sync 3 be available for the 2016 Ford Explorer some time soon because I've heard a lot of great things about it and my friend has it on his Ford Escape.

[@jedimind-trick2893]

Great review Mike, if you haven't yet recorded your review of the Sport could you show the fog lamps turned on like you did with the XLT. I noticed the lamps were yellow lighting and I am wondering if the Sport has LED fog lamps or if it is the same yellow tinge to it. Also if you could mention the dash board texture like you did with the doors in this video. In any event I look forward to the Sport review. Thanks!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Jedi Mind-Trick Thank you for your reply! I have not yet done the Sport review, will do it as soon as I can, on vacation now :) I will have the information you need :)

[@jedimind-trick2893]

Thanks, no rush, enjoy your vacation. I would go and check it out myself at my local dealership but I'm currently working overseas at the moment so I appreciate the reviews. I've actually ordered a Sport which is why I am curious about the lamps

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Jedi Mind-Trick I will be doing one here shortly, the first one we got in was sold the same day haha.. I did not have time to do it but I know we have another one coming now so I will be quick on the draw ;)

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

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[@ProfessorIgor]

I have a 16 XLT, LED fog lamps are a $150 option and WELL worth it. They match the headlights, and like the headlights, they are super bright

[@tonyr4545]

Left from here to check out the reviews on the Fed Ex Truck.

[@Eyes2C.]

Thank u!!

[@stclair4eva]

I know this is an old video, but the kick to open trunk is a stand alone option. I have an XLT and mine does not have this option. Just an FYI.

[@DamonBrown]

Too much car for me, but I like it. I never seen a trailer hitch cover like that before, that was a good idea. The face lift makes it a little more fancy. Good detailed review again:)

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Damon Brown Thanks man! Appreciate it :)

[@DamonBrown]

Mikes Auto Reviews No Prob :)

[@marcelinodabish7675]

Do the features like remote start, tow package, My TouchFord, and kick liftgate come standard with the XLT trim?

[@sonnguyen4294]

Wow washer for a back up camera. I am going to get it just because of the back up camera' washer lol

[@stclair4eva]

I have the 2016 XLT and I don't have the kick to open the lift gate feature.

[@KEVINNEW14]

nice car

[@410GOArmy]

I'm getting the PPV I'm get 3 row put in it

[@edwardsr70]

The previous generation explorer was 2001-2010 with a facelift in 2006.

[@jesusuribe1660]

Hey bro like the review on this and the limited you did. I'm ordering one from overseas here in Germany soon and I'd like to know about the premium sound. Obviously the Sony 12 speaker premium sound is great but I'd like to know it'd the XLT's 9 speaker premium sound is great as well and is it Sony? Tried fining it on Ford's website but can't find anything on it!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Thank you! The Sony system is a 12 speaker 390 watts strong system and it is great, the premium sound system is 210 watts and not Sony

[@jesusuribe1660]

+Auto Vlog so what's your take on the 9 speaker system? Is it worth it or best to upgrade to the limited?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Jesus Uribe If you are a music lover then YES

[@DGYtown]

What was the MSRP?

[@tclsuperstar4298]

Nice review!!! Seems the front seat pad even shorter than the 2015 version?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

tclsuperstar The front seat pad ?

[@tclsuperstar4298]

Mikes Auto Reviews sorry i mean front seat cushion

[@ManuelHernandez-gj9qd]

How does this trim go for??

[@MrGriff305]

It absolutely looks like a Range Rover. It had the same designer😅

[@wendyvargas996]

Where r u located n how much for this one or red ford

[@loganrivard5154]

Is this a good size car for a family of 5 people? As a replacement of a minivan?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Yes it is, it can seat 7 passengers

[@amberdean374]

I’m about to buy one and we are a family of 6. 2 adults, 4 children. It’s third row seating but also the luxuries I’m looking for.

[@erickar2634]

I was thinking of buying one for my family but I looked up the reviews and the reliability rating and doesn’t looks so good.. now Idk if I should buy it.

[@a.c.e4469]

If it helps I have a friend who works on engines and builds them, he hasn’t heard anything bad, most consumer rating don’t fully look at how an engine is built

[@cfle1981]

Does this model come with navigation, I am looking to get the 2016 Explorer with the 202A package, but I do not know if it has navigation or not.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Chris Fleming It does come with navigation, but it is an $795 option :)

[@williamarnold5118]

Mikes Auto Reviews looks like the axle lock nut is missing

[@rosi77191]

This comes with navigation

[@ronnyfen2406]

2016 new explorer have change the center console to real buttons but, why this one have different style? in my opinion looks better.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+RONNY FENG This is an XLT trim level, maybe you are comparing to a Limited or Sport trim with the Sony stereo system, they look different..

[@ibrahimalbishi7436]

I am planning to buy ford explorer 2016, but I have a serious concern ( the exhaust leak in the cabin with high rpm and AC is on ) which was appears in the models from 2011 to 2016 and Ford did nothing about it. I have many fired trade thier explorer because of this issue. The exhaust gas is carbon monoxide and it is very dangerous!!!! Is this issue resolved in 2016 models ?! Any one can tell us?!! This is very important to take a decision to buy or not?!

[@finncampeau4922]

Aiomey Ibksa ford fixed it with a re call

[@Athenalovesyall]

Need to check that, best way to find all info, as low on coolant not one place cared ad now battery seems made less than. Proud of. And who thought putting speakers where nature..rain can ruin speakets if want air flow window crack, rain guards should be placed on. Trunk opens randomly. More issues than not!

[@jesszercher]

My mom has one

[@paulkadernganansou2412]

😊 okay thanks . but they all have navigation right ?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Paul Kader Nganansou No that is an option

[@ngocthanhnguyen7971]

yu

[@Torrey2012]

Front-end looks identical to a Range Rover Sport

[@martinezeric]

What are the prices for the different options?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Leonor Contardo Which options ?

[@JGR799]

Thinking of hiring one of these great looking car ,does it come with navigation as standard

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

The limited has nav has standard not the XLT

[@JGR799]

thanks you

[@vans-mitchellmerant9297]

Yo what's the name of the song in the beginning of the video

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Vans-Mitchell Merant It's called "Hang ups" by Otis McDonald

[@spidermandj3]

How much does this particular explorer cost?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

spidermandj3 This one was around 43K I think

[@DaWanderr]

We just got this car and it's really nice but 52,000 damn i mean that's more then our mercede by 10,000

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+shooterboy759 You got the XLT ? It's not 52K..

[@QuantumBender]

+Auto Vlog they probably got the platinum

[@DaWanderr]

+Auto Vlog we got platinum sports package

[@shine180984]

if you buy it in Vietnam u must spend 150,000 :(

[@MauiXoXo]

We have the loaded Sports trim. It's aaaamazing. =)

[@jobnunez3850]

esos rines

[@bokkey45]

I drove a 2013 a while back. There was nothing special about it. The exterior of the Explorer looks like a Range Rover but it drives nothing like one. It feels much bigger behind the wheel than it looks on the outside, mostly because the windshield is narrow and far away from the driver making it feel like you're sitting in some big cave. IMO these things are overrated. I'm not sure about the refreshed version but the previous one was a very popular car, even though it had the shitty MyFordTouch that was laggy and impossible to navigate, along with the annoying touch sensitive buttons. The interior ergonomics were just poorly executed and there was nothing about the driving experience that stood out to me. The steering was dull, loose, and numb, acceleration was SLOW, and the car was skittish around any type of corner. It basically drove like a minivan, only bigger, heavier, taller, and twice as expensive. Not worth it.

[@balamb11]

the middle control panel looks like it got downgraded, the previous version looks better and overall it's almost the same as the 2015, just a bit of change on the exterior and interior. But functionality wise its all the same. I just hope the navigation is not lock in the USA only.

[@phobos2k2]

+balamb11 New 4cyl. engine for 2016

[@ngocthanhnguyen7971]

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[@ngocthanhnguyen7971]

c

[@khalidhawari1306]

Is it next gen or facelift?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

Khalid Hawari It a facelift :)

[@khalidhawari1306]

Thanx

[@jesusuribe1660]

Have you actually heard the 9 speaker system yourself?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Jesus Uribe Yes I have, it's not a bad system but it can't compare to the Sony

[@jesusuribe1660]

+Auto Vlog would you happen to know what brand by any chance?

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Jesus Uribe just Ford's own.

[@jesusuribe1660]

+Auto Vlog would you recommend it? The limited is a lot more expensive! Honest opinion you mind rating it scale 1-10? 1being bad 10 being great!

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+Jesus Uribe If you don't care about the other features you get with the Limited I would not pay the extra money just to get the Sony stereo.. It's an ok system but no Sony :)

[@sbmf21]

Brand new vehicle and your driving on empty? Yes let’s put dirty fuel in.

[@BrBCatsOnFireLuL]

I find that intro to be a little loud.

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

+T!.!.!T Ok

[@gabrieljoseph7682]

Old-fashioned needle lock?! 😩😩😩

[@gabrieljoseph7682]

(As seen on 6:55)

[@medranofamilytx]

My 2015 Durango is so much nicer.

[@alextran8188]

Durango cost more and is much bigger. this car is one trim higher then base, so I'd assume you're Durango is nicer.

[@carguytv7882]

they ruined the front

[@dantheveganman]

agree

[@bobalobalie]

FUCK YOUR PROFILE PICTURE!!!

[@urielhernandezT150]

Disagree

[@MrGriff305]

That's the best looking front end on an Explorer ever. It actually looks masculine while still looking very sleek and futuristic. An SUV is supposed to be a truck.

[@user-ve9vd8qn8h]

👎👎👎👎👎

[@AutoVlogOfficial]

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