2021 Ford Explorer TIMBERLINE! Exterior & Interior Walkaround (Review)

[@LascoFord]

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[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

like it just needs to have a 3rd row delete as a car camper over lander we dont need 3 rows 6-8 passengers why is it not a v6

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

does it have a true low range ?

[@Truedude95]

what about Europe ???

[@michaelhart738]

@@Truedude95 They were a pretty good band back in the 80's.

[@jdubrowa]

I think I like it. Looks like perfect car for my babies. May I ask can I get it in white?

[@bluelinebuild6807]

Thor does a great job reviewing Fords

[@omsawant4304]

Nah he lowkey looks like @cbum

[@chainscdmc]

If they’d at least had a 3.0 turbocharged like in the ST option. They’d really have something.

[@nmtay]

I've never liked how the new generation Explorers looked, but the Timberlines and the Police Interceptors look beautiful in person.

[@therealzilla237]

Me too the old model is more attractive to me

[@lotus956]

I thought the same but the ST grew on me.

[@Thamac15]

All I kept focusing on was the swirls and marring in the paint right off the bat!!! Way to go detail team!

[@KeepYourSWORDInYourHand]

How does one avoid swirls and marring? 🤔 asking for a friend...

[@fishonf1508]

I always buff and seal myself within the first week of getting the vehicle. The least amount of time the dealer “details” it the better.

[@uscgirl6033]

I have the same problem with my 2021 Explorer. I have the Infinite Blue and the paint has so many marks and swirls. Mine is not the detailing though, it's the clear topcoat unfortunately

[@stepside2839]

Edit to review: 2.3L ecoboost produces 300hp & 310 lb/ft torque And, that turbocharger makes it quite ‘peppy’ for the 0-50mph ‘get out in traffic’👍 But, I wonder how much it would produce if dyno tuned for 93 octane🤔 Timberline option has the power fold-down/up 3rd row seats👍 Timberline also has an optional magnetic charge on the center console👍 Some Timberlines have 2nd row cup holders underneath power ports in 2nd row. Timberline is the the only Explorer that has Torsen 3:58 differential 👍 Also, unlike other Explorers, it has the beefy steering wheel👍w/flat bottom And a heavy duty suspension👍 Timberline has 8.7 inches of ground clearance which is 1 inch more than other Explorers. True Off-Roaders are going to need at least 10.7+ inches to be safe🤷🏻‍♂ The fabric in the center of heated seats, allows for extremely quick ‘toasted buns’🤠👍 The steering wheel also heats quickly👍 One will not have to worry about snow tires - this puppy has all terrain tires The 4WD is rear wheel biased & one can choose the appropriate mode for driving conditions👍

[@austinsperry]

Such a cool package. If I got an explorer this would be the one!

[@ml9867]

I love that the Police Explorers have the unique amber LED strip above the headlights! It lets me know to slow down. 🚔🚨🚓

[@LascoFord]

Haha, it is actually a very cool look on those. Thanks for watching!!

[@andysmith6824]

Those amber LED strips are just the turn signals dude. My 2020 Ford Explorer Limited has those exact amber LED strips as well. They are white when just driving around because those are the DRLs. But when you put on a turn signal, the white turns off and the amber turns on and starts blinking. They are VERY bright at night. If you put your four-way hazards on, it’s hilarious how many people ahead start to pull over! I only did it once just to test it, and I was shocked! I think it’s because they’re so bright.

[@ml9867]

@@andysmith6824 I know, but on the Police Interceptors, they are always on with the parking lights or headlights. The civilian models just have the white DRLs on.

[@andysmith6824]

@@ml9867 Interesting. I don't think we have those in California. (This state has the craziest lighting laws for emergency vehicles! Look on any emergency vehicle when running with lights and siren on. Somewhere in the mix of all the flashy disco lights on the FRONT of the vehicle, you will find at least one steady burning (non-flashing) red light. It's a pain in the ass for companies that make public safety emergency lighting because they always have to make them "special" for CA. It all goes back to the horse and buggy days, and our State Legislature is awesome and really on the ball. 🤣🤣 If I take a patrol car out for a shift, I (we) have to make sure that one steady burning red lamp works. If not, we have to place the vehicle out of service. I haven't driven any Explorer PD vehicles. I retired when we still had an all Crown Vic fleet---best cop car ever made!

[@BuckingBronco]

Very handsome vehicle. A nice standout in the Explorer line as well. Really caught my eye when I saw one at the Seattle Auto Show recently. It'll be a hit, I'm sure.

[@AveiroDan]

That color is SLAPPIN'!!!!!

[@Randy_Savage_ohyeah]

Good run down, only thing additional I wanted to hear about was suspension/shocks/skid plates/etc...for off road.

[@mzmedic1980]

Ahh yes. Just bought mine and absolutely love it 😃 First one in the Pacific Northwest ;-) Mine....all mine.....

[@KeepYourSWORDInYourHand]

I've been impatiently waiting on a video review of this new trim!!!

[@surfboy5]

Great review! I'm sold. Great lookinng vehicle!

[@miletello1]

Reminds me of the late 90s Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland package

[@x6King6x]

I never understood captain chairs in the rear, you get a 3 row SUV to fit more people not to lessen the seat capacity

[@eddstarr2185]

OK Mason, if the new Explorer Timberline is available in any other color besides Forged Green Metallic, it simply won't look proper! This is the best Explorer spec - ever. ✔

[@LascoFord]

It really is not only the right fit but just an awesome color all around!! Appreciate you watching!

[@thomaskrutulis2289]

Lifted or what’s ground clearance. Any rear or center lock deals??

[@edgarg1740]

That’s a beautiful Range Rover

[@JaydenCrome]

Mason could you show me a white ford explorer with a lighter color leather and has the big sunroof.and has the new touch screen. Thks💕

[@kjchicago1]

What a nice looking 2021 Ford Explorer it is in the Timberline Trim

[@AP-cc1uw]

Ford has really missed an opportunity to turn the Explorer back into a credible off-roader here. I would have liked to see a larger lift, to 9" or more clearance, more off road tech like a proper locker, trail control and even better tires.

[@ace11235]

The ride height was the first thing that caught my eye and it was a disappointment considering the man was pushing the “off-road” identity of the vehicle off rip.

[@andysmith6824]

Just remember that it’s a salesman’s job to SELL. He will tell you EXACTLY what you’d like to hear. This is just a guess, but I think Ford did not make this a credible off-road vehicle for several fairly good reasons. First, they had the two new Ford Bronco’s coming out soon (when the 2020 Explorer was released). They are counting on HUGE SALES of both versions of the Ford Bronco. That vehicle seems to impress everyone who sees it and drives it. It’s definitely made more for off-road than the Explorer is. (I wouldn’t take my Explorer off-road, even though it has a digital inclinometer as a menu option on the driver’s dash (not on the Infotainment screen--on the driver’s dash). It also shows how many degrees left and right you are turning the wheels. It’s gimmicky for soccer moms who might run over a curb or two at the grocery store, and they might have fun saying, “We just hit 2 degrees on that curb, boys!”. LOL!! Another reason that I think Ford did not make the new Explorer a hardcore off-reader is because this year and next (model year 2021 and 2022) is having all sorts of off-road vehicles coming out from other manufacturers. Look at all of the new Jeeps. Jeep got serious again, and the new Jeep Grand Cherokee L is a beautiful vehicle. But it can also go off-road no problem. Oh I forgot to mention, the new Ford Bronco Sport has an optional tent thing that you can get with the car. They had it setup in the showroom and it was pretty cool. You can go to the middle of nowhere off-road and use the “cookie crumbs” option on the navigation unit, and then stop wherever you want to and set up camp because the tent actually connects to the vehicle and it all becomes one big area. With the seats down, you have a comfy bed if you put an air mattress on top, bring a pillow or two, and a sleeping bag. The side doors stay open because they open up into another “room” that is screened in from insects and flying bugs, and the doors of the vehicle plus the tent help to make a nice big room off the “master bedroom”. I have metal rods in my spine that hurt like hell if I lay down flat, so this is something I’ll never be able to do. But if you’re young and healthy, you would love the new Bronco. And no matter what SUV you purchase from Ford, they all look pretty much the same inside. Most parts are the same parts and are interchangeable with all other SUVs. At least, that was my observation. The inside of a new Ford Edge, Ford Explorer, Ford Bronco Sport and Bronco, Ford Expedition, and I’m missing one SUV that is very similar to the Edge and Explorer. What is the name of that other one? Ugh, it’s gonna drive me nuts. Come on, Andy (that’s me!), there’s the Explorer, the Edge, and the …… what? I just checked their webpage and maybe it’s the Escape? I thought it was a different one though. Anyway, look at the interiors. If someone blindfolded you and sat you down in one, you wouldn’t be able to tell right away which one you’re in. Even the $100,000 F150 top of the line model has the exact same knobs, switches, software, etc, as my Explorer Limited. Shop smart, and have fun! And never EVER forget that once you’ve settle on a purchase price and you’re done negotiating, you’re NOT done negotiating. Actually, it’s just beginning. When they have you wait an hour on purpose (because you just want your car and you want to get out of there, this is all done on purpose), the “business manager” is going to UPSELL, UPSELL, UPSELL. Extended warranty on the new car warranty (it’s good for 8 years!!!!! Yeah, except it’s not. Ford’s new car warranty comes with a free 3 year bumper-to-bumper warranty. The extended warranty that you buy only kicks in after the 3 years are up. So even though they tell you it’s an 8 year warranty, it’s not. It’s a 5 year warranty. Same with the pre-paid service warranty. I’m out of time here but just be careful with these guys. And if the salesman gets you inside and sitting down at his desk, be prepared for the “Four Square” piece of paper to come out. It’s a blank piece of paper where he draws a line down the middle going vertical, and a line down the middle going horizontal. That makes “four squares” on the piece of paper. They say it’s to make the numbers nice and easy, but why would they do that for you? They’re not there to make it easy for you--are you kidding me? LOL!!! They’re there to confuse you, and by using the four square method of selling, you are being taken for a ride. I told my salesman NO FOUR SQUARE OR I WALK. I’m trying to remember what each square is: trade-in is one, new car negotiations is another, options are another, monthly payments are the last. I think I’ve got that right. By the end of things, your head will be spinning and you’ll be tired and you’ll sign anything just to get out of there and get this over with. DO NOT BE AFRAID TO GET UP AND WALK!!!!! They need you much more than you need them. Okay, I’m outta here. Have fun!

[@quackula9190]

@@ace11235 It should say "Lite Off-Road".

[@mikemoran6528]

@@quackula9190 Agreed, the bronco is the choice for true off-roading. This is great for someone that wants extra cargo space and occassionally goes on dirt trails to campsites, etc

[@karlhenry2328]

Loving that color combination…

[@dylanw890]

Is it me or does this model look better with the smaller screen, it looks more integrated.

[@resharddurdley6987]

When I ordered my 22 Timberline, there was no option for a 12" screen. I do not believe the 12" sync is available on the Timberline.

[@andysmith6824]

You are correct. I just wrote a comment about that. The salesman, like most Ford salesmen, make a lot of stuff up as they go.

[@PandaGaming-ds9uc]

i think he meant it for the expedition which has a 12 inch and a 15

[@D6EH]

Actually the 2.3 Ecoboost has 300 hp and 310 tq in this model. It’s 310/350 in the Mustang.

[@resharddurdley6987]

I've ordered a 22 Timberline. Would love the extra power. I wonder is it just the tune that gives the mustang 2.3 10 more hp and 40 more torque? I'll have to research. I know 5 star tuning in palm beach has been getting great numbers out of any ecoboost line with just a tune.

[@jim6807]

I had a FBO tuned Focus RS and had a 2.3L XLT rental and currently have a tuned Explorer ST.. The 2.3 isn’t a disappointment in this thing at all in my opinion. It’s incredibly torquey and quick. Just doesn’t have insane top end power.

[@percival23]

What kind of glue did Ford use to attach the tablet to the dash?

[@weishenfromsleepingdogs]

I wish they would offer the insane tuned hybrid motor as they do in the police interceptor in any of these

[@08_crown_vic]

Imagine if that thing had the Raptor Engine or the 5.0L V8? That thing would rippp

[@LascoFord]

No doubt, but it is still 300 horsepower and 310 lb.-ft. of torque! The 10 Speed really gets the most out of that too! The tow package also can bring 5,300 pounds of capacity! :) Thanks for watching!!

[@08_crown_vic]

@@LascoFord still nothing compares to a naturally aspirated V8

[@resharddurdley6987]

@@08_crown_vic The 2.3 has great power. I wished Ford would've went 2.7 route with 330hp/450 torque.

[@sylvainlavoie6737]

Does the colour inside match the outside tone ? If I want Grey outside does the inside will be also grey or green ?

[@christopherrobert92]

Wish we had these available in Australia would buy one in a heart beat

[@resharddurdley6987]

Hands down, the baddest Explorer Ford ever built. I already placed an order for the 22 Timberline, last month in MN. My only complaints, why Ford did not use the 12" sync 4, and why not use the 2.7 ecoboost with 330HP/350lb torque?? Nice addition with the torsen rear limited slip. But the 2.3 ecoboost from the Ranger, is a bit lackluster

[@chainscdmc]

Wish they’d had a 3.0 eco boost option would have really been perfect.

[@valdius85]

I thought he made a mistake and meant 3.2l :) 2.3l is tiny for such a huge vehicle.

[@Mannyuno392]

300 hp still a lot power for a such of small motor

[@valdius85]

@@Mannyuno392 Exactly what I'm taking about, but for me it is a downside. Mostly because I'd worry about the reliability. This is a huge vehicle, it needs that power and torque. That will mean the engine will often work hard, which speeds up the wear of the parts.

[@rydgevilla8643]

Oooofffff I’ll take the man please.

[@360fanboy360]

madd thirsty lmao

[@jaypaster8244]

I like the Explorer but lots of cheap plastic trim doesn't add to the capabilities. That chin trim sure decreases the approach angle.

[@craigstarkey6073]

Mason I don’t think it’s possible to get a bigger screen. You say it is can you let me know how because my dealer says it’s not possible.

[@mariselacastillo2920]

Just got mine I love it 😍

[@MountainDan]

Great video, I’ve been contemplating ordering a timberline but… I don’t see any way to get a better factory sound system, I’ve seen articles mention a tech pack with the 14 speaker BO but can’t find it… any input?

[@flex_007]

Beautiful metallic green explorer

[@theguy1224]

Did they fix all the explorer issues found in basically all 2020 models and even some 2021 models? The 10 speed transmission is the worst!

[@resharddurdley6987]

YES. It was mainly the oil cooler. This has been fixed. The 21 Timberline all have updated coolers and 10 speeds

[@cruizeship8923]

Looking Great

[@LascoFord]

Thanks for watching!

[@jamesbyron9925]

Can't wait for my lease to end lol

[@romeoromeo6335]

Hello,big hello from Belgium

[@christianmichen9456]

Ich bin ihn gestern gefahren super geil 👍👍👍😍😍🇩🇪 fantastic

[@jeffhobbs2236]

What a stud!

[@alexjose7069]

2024 ford explorer will come with 1L inline 2 cylinder engine . 👏

[@cbincbnc]

When your car salesman is a thirst trap

[@LesterSuggs]

Spend the extra $3k and get the 3.0L V6 Ecoboost, and the ST trim. The 2.3L 4 is just going to blow a head gasket. And now you're at $49,000 base price. JFC! IF Ford can cobble together enough chips.

[@resharddurdley6987]

That's the Ford focus RS had issues with that. The 2.3 ecoboost is rock solid engine. Just maintain the oil changes, no short trips (need to get up to operating temp to). I just traded a 2017 2.3 ecoboost, 243,000 miles!!! for the 21 Timberline in Green for the wife.

[@christianzimmerman2094]

I like that exact one, how much?

[@dynamiteretro7750]

Would have been much better with floor shift instead of dial

[@ReallyWhy123]

I hate how they got rid of the two led lights in the front grill

[@jackwolford608]

Who scratched the taillight?

[@ajinghosh2103]

Nice car!

[@SergioInzunza]

Very nice

[@VitalySokorenko]

Looks nice, I like it 👍🏼

[@alitaghiha3055]

Awesome the best means Ford ♥♥♥

[@isrstrategies]

great storage for rifle shotgun and ammo

[@soniamichelle2393]

Would be cool if they added a camera to the dash screen that you could move/adjust to do video calls. Which would be nice until someone crashes doing selfies & sues Ford 🙄

[@bestofUS_90]

If i would afford, that would be the one ☝️

[@davejones1959]

Should have put the ST motor and drivetrain

[@toddsampsel224]

I like the Explorer, but off road ready it is not . They put on cool graphics , color sceams, and some AT tires.. There is not a true transfer case, no way to lock differentials . This is simply a more aggressive looking Ford Explorer.

[@groth3395]

It always cracks me up to see the names of American cars/pickups "Timberline", "High Country", "Explorer", etc for vehicles of which 99.999% will spend their entire lives on asphalt/concrete.

[@mzmedic1980]

But there are the Other percentage of us that will take it off road :-) I drive in the city as well as the woods...It's awesome!

[@leeclark719]

I wouldn't trust this thing on a dirt road after a hard rain. Ford did a good job with the new Bronco, but they really missed the mark on this thing.

[@jonasdelossantos627]

great review even though he dont know the name of the parts of the car he pointing.

[@edbonneville9428]

Calum Von Moger is it you ?😊😊

[@coldsteelcollector808]

Ford does a great job 🤙🏼

[@Jesus-eb8yk]

How much is this vehicle?

[@justindavis5898]

How many times do you think you said AH!?!.

[@sanitaryson]

How many “uh” or “um” did you count?

[@KennethZ17]

Maybe Ford should Lift a Little Higher this Model for Off Road Purpose, its almost the same High that a Normal Explorer

[@peterrivas08]

Price?

[@thomasmcginnis7526]

2mil

[@johnt6673]

They could of given it a slight lift with some off road type tires at least. It would not interfere with the other off road offerings in fords line up. Come on ford.. Not to long ago the mustang v-8 had 315hp if I recall correctly. Like 2005..... He makes it seem like recently, lol.

[@racekar80]

I have a 14 limited and went to trade it in for a newer model, sorry but way too much money. I am going Hyundai palisade. Completely loaded, top model is way less expensive and has a much better warranty. It also has a v6 so no problematic turbo, and the interior is much better finished, better materials, and the back seat has more legroom.

[@bounthongkeoonela2736]

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[@barrydingle481]

Whats the point when they only last 8 years And 90k miles?

[@benrose7346]

If Ford had priced this at $42-$43K it would be a no brainer to take this over the Outback Wilderness any day of the week. At $48K, I can’t understand why anyone would choose this over a similarly equipped Grand Cherokee L if you need 3 rows and a little off road, or a 4Runner if you need reliability and more off road capability.

[@weiwei1808]

nice！

[@michaelhart738]

A couple of things: This Explorer is in fact unique. Dual-pane moon roof, adaptive cruise control and a whole plethora of other bells and whistles. No power folding rear seats and no auto-dimming rear-view mirror! Somehow, Ford has taken it upon themselves to create one of the most fabulous SUVs and simultaneously omit two of the most popular options ever created. I just leased mine from Hoffman Ford in Harrisburg. Oh yeah, it's also powered by a 4-cylinder engine. To me, it just seems a little counter-intuitive with regards to some of the engineering.

[@ndvlfe3428]

ford did a great job :))))))))) 8:59 lol whattt ?? what how many people buying brand new cars that they dont wanna drive :)))))) ford did a great job , give you a job to make me laugh

[@nicholaslandolina]

Like it

[@MOJA19]

So damn beautiful 😍

[@PugLifeRocks]

No hydraulic hood??? I don't like the old school manual hood stand. Come on Ford....change the Explorer to hydraulic hood stand.

[@MultiGuitarDave]

The Ford Explorer is my favorite car but too expensive for me to buy. I live in the Netherlands and there a car is 2 to 3 times more expensive than in the USA!

[@suryavaraman.4277]

Thor cut his hair and sell cars now? Beats getting drunk and fat.

[@bpresgrove]

Love the look just like the expedition. Only thing I hate it all the damn plastic. That crap fades and looks terrible turning a white ashy color that just cheapens the whole thing.

[@QuackForceOne]

I ahh really like ahh the look of this umm vehicle ahh but the price ahhh seems a bit expensive umm compared to ahhh the ford bronco umm......

[@luiszamudio1313]

So fords version of the Acadia AT4.

[@okankaradag3693]

this is 2022 not 2021

[@Omarious201]

Front end of a Subuwu

[@nmvac82]

Beautiful Explorer! Also he’s smoking hot. 😍 sorry lol

[@KeepTheCoffeeOn]

Hey look something I can’t afford lol

[@christopherburns9880]

Maybe next time don't mention stuff that literally nobody cares about, like having Explorer on the headlights or "clear Reservoir" really?

[@jimbob4416]

Hwy capable

[@warrenbarnes9653]

The green interior looks cheap and funky to me. I think black would be much better. I really like the rest of the vehicle, but wish they offered it with a larger Ecoboost engine, the 2.7 or the 3.0.

[@khachaitruong7792]

Việt nam ok

[@salvadorbanos9720]

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[@Jazzyexplorer]

This guy doesn't seem to know what he's doing

[@mrsudz]

Nice truck, horrible engine choice. That weensy 4 cyl will be shotout in a few years of off road use. A V6 TT would be a much better option or at least a strong multi motor hybrid system.

[@2steaksandwiches665]

I like the concept of this but it should have been more of an actual off-roader like a 4Runner. It looks good but it’s kind of a poser car

[@bobyoung1698]

A black Ford emblem. So, um, cool. This is an Appearance Package. Orange color trim? Timberline logo? "Carbonized" what? Canon, it was a nice SUV before you took it to Dealer Installation Hell. Oh, wait, black wheels? Wow, nobody has those.

[@baderhamdan4498]

Ford do something change your engineering designer quickly