I'm actually a fan of the exterior design of the Explorer. Good body lines IMO
@EvilDeadFan118 ай бұрын
Agreed.
@corbinwilliams93932 жыл бұрын
Out of all the competitors he mentioned, the Explorer was really the only off-road capable one. Another awesome video!!
@mpfield44952 жыл бұрын
We purchased a 2021 Timberline. We have had a great ownership experience thus far. On road driving feels sporty in a way you wouldn't expect from a three row midsized. Sure there are more capable offroaders out there. But most owners will never get close to finding the limits of what the Timberline can do. Also the 4wd hardware is a little different from most decated offroaders. The Timberline takes a little time to learn and find how to extract the most that it will deliver. The right throttle inputs to get the torsen rear diff to lock in and the right 4wd settings for the traction control take a little practice to get right. Start easy try different things and learn what it likes and you may find that this explorer will take you farther than you are willing to dare. We have had some great trail time in ours and have been blown away how easy it makes everything look and feel including uphill climbs even with a tire more that 2 feet off the ground. Yes I know a wrangler and the higher off road packages on the 4runner will do the same. But we have found that this explorer doesn't ask you to give up much of anything for the average day to day on road driving that it was intended. We know that most Timberlines are never going off road. I think its a shame. So we are going to keep taking ours places that it should never go for those that will never try.
@bentonc6619 Жыл бұрын
Would you take yours out on the beach like the obx or Wilmington n.c beaches? That's really all the off roading u would be doing plus am occasional snow situation on regular roads.
@mpfield4495 Жыл бұрын
Sry for the long delay. Absolutely yes. Just keep in mind on soft surfaces like sand to adjust tire pressure. The 4wd system shouldn't have any issues with this. And the front skid plate can take more abuse than you would think for a stock piece of hardware. If you find deeper sandy ruts from other vehicles that may challenge the ground clearance you will have the piece of mind that your protected. We have much more rockey and hard packed soil and mud/ clay soil here. Miss judged some obstacles and have bottomed out hard on the skids and haven't taken any damage. We are also on our second timberline. Now a 23 model. Sadly my wife was in an accident. Was hit from behind and pushed into two other cars. The explorer held up very well with the severity of the impact and kept my wife safe.
@canto_v122 жыл бұрын
The phone slot is probably intended for phones with protective cases. Most people don't carry around a bare $800 smartphone without protection--I've learnt that lesson the hard way.
@MicahMuzio2 жыл бұрын
Good point! Though I am the fool who carries around his smartphone without protection.😂
@JohnDoe-zw8vx2 жыл бұрын
@@MicahMuzio you madman 🤪
@CoolinMacLaurin2 жыл бұрын
This guy definitely doesn’t promote safe sex
@markcayce40822 жыл бұрын
It's for your key fob. When the battery is low you put it in there so the car knows the key is in it.
@ItsTheSidJ2 жыл бұрын
That trail could be a good place to benchmark all off-road vehicles’ testing. You guys should bring all SUVs and crossovers there, and test at the same trail.
@MicahMuzio2 жыл бұрын
I think that’s an excellent idea.
@michaeljennrich85272 жыл бұрын
Get your hands on the Jeep Grand Cherokee L and Kia Telluride XPRO. Agreed with the above comment-this trail would great. I class all three of these as the newer "off road" ready 3 Rows for growing families
@lucasl.50842 жыл бұрын
Micah giving us a gun show, finally what the audience needed! 😂
@davids18162 жыл бұрын
Lol, I suppose Bicep Explosion will be the next animation :-)
@canto_v122 жыл бұрын
Not sure if he got a background check for those!
@nicholasbabeaux20522 жыл бұрын
If only he gave us a pistol show one of these days, perhaps if he starts an only fans….🤦♂️🤷🏻♂️😂
@jabbadahuttful2 жыл бұрын
Great review and may I say your daughter makes the greatest intelligent comments and is the happiest,sweetest, most cute little kid I’ve seen in ages👍😁
@W94urndks9urneos2 жыл бұрын
This channel is like the family friendly sitcom of car review channels!
@MicahMuzio2 жыл бұрын
All we need is the laugh-track. :)
@Kiss__Kiss2 жыл бұрын
Would not buy an explorer but, I'm here because I love watching Micah, Sweetie, and company.
That's amazing, please how did you earn such good amount..
@yomidenzei4922 жыл бұрын
@@mandycarl2053 Actually I trade cryptocurrency on a platform, with assistance from their top crypto experts. *Sir* *Nicholas* *Merten* is my professional assistant, I have been trading with him for 8 months now... I've really made a lot from his strategies in trading and mining of cryptocurrencies.
@WhatApp-xr3ir2 жыл бұрын
Sir Nicholas is the best trader presently, he has lots of investors trading with him, even myself... I made $4,500 this week
That tiny nook is great for putting your key in so it doesn’t get lost in your pocket or in between seats. You always know it’s there
@MrPziddy2 жыл бұрын
Great family review as always. I look forward to the second row with child seat access to third row for all the crossover reviews. Good info for growing families!
@josephpiskac27812 жыл бұрын
Great balanced presentation
@hereigoagain50502 жыл бұрын
Love "It is the Friday night pizza of SUVs." I was hoping you would compare it to your Bronco.
@livelong66856 ай бұрын
very smart having your daughter on door side, car manufactures should have some type of middle seat for childrens and infants, till this day i don't understand why parents put their small children on impact zone
@ryanfrisby73892 жыл бұрын
Excellent video y’all!😸
@peetfj Жыл бұрын
I have this same vehicle, I love the color and the overall appearance. That being said, I believe you nailed it with the Friday night pizza analogy. This vehicle was not my first choice but it is what I ended up settling on. I have taken it off-road and would highly recommend sticking with the trails and fire roads. In those areas it is quite cable but beyond that this is not a Jeep Trailhawk or a Toyota 4Runner. The rear bucket seats are a big plus with my teenagers and there is plenty of storage with the third row folded flat. We leave it that way and have a cargo mat over it and it is great for carrying our dogs or packing cargo for trips. I am disappointed with the fuel mileage, in fact my F150 FX4 gets better milage 21 mpg v 19 mpg. Also, I really wish this came with the 2.7L instead of the 2.3L. When it's loaded down and at higher elevations it feels under powered. Having said all that , it is a good vehicle for what it is. From an ATC guy - I enjoy your content Micah.
@MattFicarra2 жыл бұрын
I think it is a phone holder but is big to accommodate some of the HUGE phones....Samsung Fold Series, Samsung S22 Ultra, iPhone Pro Max...
@leoesposito87622 жыл бұрын
great vid, thoroughly enjoyed it...good to see your family and there thoughts too
@MarcTRussell2 жыл бұрын
Those 💪🏼💪🏼 are 🥵 ….getting ready for a shirtless 100k? #PromisesWereMade! 😂
@benderaviation2 жыл бұрын
My flying eyes sunglasses literally became flying sunglasses when I opened the window after landing and they got sucked out of the plane. With that said there was no damage to the lenses or frames!
@theMLBfan2 жыл бұрын
No scratches after falling out the window? Riiiiight
@benderaviation2 жыл бұрын
@@theMLBfan Thanks for your opinion! 🧻🧻🧻
@denault39852 жыл бұрын
The Ford Explorer used to be #1 in this category but problems with this vehicle have lowered its's dependability ratings. The Kia Telluride is a better choice.
@markleckband44952 жыл бұрын
Yea it suffered from a poor roll out launch. It used to vie for number one with highlander in sales but Toyota has increased their lead.
@krazywalnut56333 ай бұрын
The little slot near the front cup holders is an area to place your key fob while driving.
@matthewl81432 жыл бұрын
The nook is for your key fob, i use it for long trips
@gene9782 жыл бұрын
Since 1980 (42 years ago for those who hate math) Ford Released the Touch KeyPad on Lincolns, High end T-Birds, and Top Cougar XR-7 Models. 42 years Same Technology. Who would of thought we were living in the future in 1980? And yes, I had it on my new 1980 XR-7. “Kiddo” is adorable missing her 🦷 “ 🥰
@plmn932 жыл бұрын
One of my favorite things about Fords are those keypads. I use it all the time so I don't have to carry my keys with me when running, biking, boating, etc.
@nathanlewis34622 жыл бұрын
Love my xlt 4x4. The value for money is amazing!
@sirfriendzone12282 жыл бұрын
I really like the way it looks. I wish the ST motor (which is available in the KR) was available in this version. For that reason I'd get the KR, the Platinum, or the ST.
@stepside2839 Жыл бұрын
🤔TRUE … those models are $60k to $70k / Yes, more creature comforts … But, those models do not have a beefy steering wheel & a Torsen differential.
@CraigSheppard2 жыл бұрын
We went with a Chevy Traverse LT over the Explorer and Ascent b/c we thought it was a better value. The Traverse hardly ever gets mentioned, but I like the styling. The Chevy has seats that can tilt with car seats in them (Micah made that point, it's super useful). Highway mpg is fantastic but city mpg is a bit lackluster. So far after nearly 3 yrs we've had zero problems and it's done everything we need to with towing trailers (5000lb rating).
@chikidd242 жыл бұрын
Should've gotten an explorer 💯
@markcayce40822 жыл бұрын
I had a 2020 traverse as a rental. It was a nice suv. I own a 2020 explorer xlt and I prefer the explorer. Bigger, more comfy, better mpg, and better pick up.
@plmn932 жыл бұрын
@@markcayce4082 the Traverse is quite a bit larger, including a longer wheelbase that I feel improves the ride quality quite a lot in the 2nd and 3rd rows.
@AkronKid33010 ай бұрын
One of the things I dont like about the timberline is Ford only gave you one option for interior. I dont like the color of the interior. I wish you could get all black.
@carlojohn5802 жыл бұрын
Looks great inside and out and ford always makes reliable SUV’s. BUT I cannot get it out of my head that every time I see an explorer I see a COP car lol. Here in New Orleans all Police cars are Explorer.
@lego4virgo2 жыл бұрын
The interior is where the Telluride beats the Explorer, and it's only in a few small things: The Telluride console is a wee bit longer and has the cupholders in it for the rear passengers-don't like the on-the-floor console thing. Also, USB points in the third row--which the Telluride has--would be welcome. I know that since the Explorer is rear-wheel drive now, that certain things are going to be different, but small things would really make this be a great choice again.
@gabevillarreal962 жыл бұрын
Also the MATERIALS top to bottom in the Telluride are exponentially better than the EL CHEAPO hard plastic ridden interior of the Explorer!
@lego4virgo2 жыл бұрын
@@gabevillarreal96 Eh, I wouldn't say better--but perhaps in some combos, better styling. I sat in a Telluride at both Carmax and the auto show, and the styling textures were a bit nicer, but touching the material didn't yield anything spectacular. I haven't driven either the new Telluride or Explorer, but I feel the Explorer is more durable, whilst the Telluride has more of a minivan feel in a SUV.
@gabevillarreal962 жыл бұрын
@@lego4virgo I can respect that. I still prefer the telluride. I don't mistreat or abuse my interiors so I prefer them nicer to look at sit in and touch. In those respects forvmy money, the Telluride wins. Although I wouldn't buy either. I tend to keep my vehicles long term and don't trust kia after 100k miles and in the explorer, I don't trust turbos for longevity. My opinion.
@lego4virgo2 жыл бұрын
@@gabevillarreal96 Well, the Telluride now was a few issues coming down the pike, and I can understand the turbo thing--though I had a '14 Escape SE doing fine up to 110K, then I rolled it. Got a reduced-price '20 Escape S AWD with the new 1.5 turbo 3cyl. Actually gets up and goes. I DO wish Ford would drop putting that 2.3L in the Explorer, and just stick with the turbo V6 units--these are heavy SUVs, not light cars.
@gabevillarreal962 жыл бұрын
@@lego4virgo Agree wholeheartedly! I'm glad you are ok. And yes you were probably pretty consistent with your maintenance on that escape therefore you were able to get to 110k trouble free. Goes to show the importance of regular maintenance. Plus not abusing the vehicle. Yes I feel the same about the 2.3 in the explorer. To me that's just a breakdown waiting to happen. Even more is the 2.7 turbo 4 cylinder in the Silverado! It's actually very quick but it sounds terrible and there js almost NO benefit in gas mileage because the turbos are constantly working to lug that 6000 lb vehicle around all the time. Who would ever want a 4 cylinder in a FULL SIZE TRUCK!?? NO WAY NOT ME!
@theMLBfan2 жыл бұрын
1:30 so cute! If she hasn't already, your daughter's going to be the star of the show soon.
@Acc0rd792 жыл бұрын
If you want everyone to think you are a cop, buy an Explorer! haha It's like the Crown Vics of old, have to take a minute to look before you keep speeding:)
@alexb81252 жыл бұрын
I think the v6 hybrid is a welcome edition to the engine options. With a slew of 3 row suv options not many offer a hybrid except for Toyota. And the Toyota hybrid only gives a 4cylinder which I feel is not enough power. I’m currently waiting to see if Hyundai will release a palisade hybrid with a v6. If so I will gladly trade in my current palisade for that one.
@plmn932 жыл бұрын
With 4wd the hybrid only gets 23/26/24, compared to the 4wd 2.3's 20/27/23. Yeah you give up some power with the Highlander but you also get 35/35/35. That's nearly 50% better economy which is huge. It's easy to justify the Highlander hybrid. The Explorer hybrid, not so much.
@sseilheimer3962 жыл бұрын
You need to do a video where you just let your daughter do the full review. It would be adorable. I'd totally watch that :)
@EvilDeadFan118 ай бұрын
The 2nd row seats, once the back is folded down, once you pull all the way up on the handle, they should tumble forward making it easy to get into the third row. Of course its expected that there is not a kid's seat on the chair at the time. I'm picking one up this year most likely as its been the plan for a while. I've been looking at all the videos and have previously tested an ST, which I loved, but this seems more practical for my daily life and camping. Also, daughter is 8 and is almost entirely done with boosters/child seats. So not a concern. Also with your slow shift comment, my current 2015 Ford Escape does that, but I always shift it to S, presumably sport, and that all goes away.
@darknessislight36892 жыл бұрын
Fantastic review 👍🏾 beautiful family ☺️
@megsrevenge2 жыл бұрын
Do you ever worry about pin striping a brand new vehicle you're testing offroad? 😬
@markleckband44952 жыл бұрын
It’s not his 🤣
@damilolaakanni2 жыл бұрын
How much better (or worse) is the 2022 Explorer than the 2020 model? There were a lot of issues with the launch of this generation in 2020.
@plmn932 жыл бұрын
I was wondering that too. The launch was a disaster. I'd like to think Ford has got it together, but I've owned enough Fords to doubt that very much. They tend to not fix anything until the next refresh.
@AnalogueKid21122 жыл бұрын
Kiddo has a bright future as an automotive journalist
@omaralkayal75982 жыл бұрын
I just discovered this channel I love this say in which the whole family reviews a car A new concept to me
@msmith35372 жыл бұрын
My company leased a fully loaded ST on my behalf. I was supposed to get an XLT via factory order. I love the ST. My teammates hate me. Ha ha
@AbcDef-go8ds2 жыл бұрын
I like the telluride/palisade a lot!
@hamaali4792 жыл бұрын
beautiful video love ford
@sentiencepsn27142 жыл бұрын
On Jeep Wranglers, That weird candy bar holder was for the key (keyless go). Modern Jeep keys are massive! Dunno if that’s the same for Ford.
@rexvaughn98620 күн бұрын
How is the step in height for children? Do you have a measurement for step in?
@Joe-ix5hj2 жыл бұрын
Micah at 5:11 is giving me “Price is Right” model vibes. 😄
@dustingwin52912 жыл бұрын
I am curious how the 12 speaker B&O system sounds in one of these. It's an upgrade option and wondering how decent it is versus the 14 the ST comes with.
@c.h.9827 Жыл бұрын
my wife has the ST and my problem with the Explorer is build quality, it's absolutely horrible. when it's not broken I'm really happy with it and it works great for our little family, but when it's broken it's days upon days of it sitting at the dealer and being told Ford Engineering is looking it over.
@ayoung17huang2 жыл бұрын
Give a mic to your daughter, she will be a professor car reviewer in the future!
@cyanideandmtdew40792 жыл бұрын
I'd say that slot is most likely for wallet/money clip or at the least what it would become for me
@tekielrichards24542 жыл бұрын
On this episode of #MicahDrives, interdementional off roading
@kjincanada Жыл бұрын
I bought a brand new Explorer Timberline and have driven it for 2 months now. I love the power and how smooth it is, but it's not a quiet vehicle. It makes a kinda low frequency noise when I just start the engine and when it's running at about 1100-1200 rpm sometimes. The noise sounds like from the exhaust. The tire noise is also pretty loud when the road is bumpy. I took it back to Ford, but they couldn't find anything wrong. I'm not sure if it's an issue or it's normal as a Timberline. Any Explorer Timberline onwer has the same experience?
@ellenmadison33412 жыл бұрын
Love it!
@RelizEkpoJnr2 жыл бұрын
I like the claps edits👏 ..
@darrinyo-mamakimble7002 Жыл бұрын
In case nobody noticed or knows the 10 inch display shows the same back up camera it’s actually garbage
@MAAtx2 жыл бұрын
Nice video. 4.8k away!
@itstimmer2 жыл бұрын
That slot in the center console would be great for my wallet. I never sit on my wallet. It hurts my back and also wears out a spot in my car seat and pants. When I get in my car I always put my wallet in the cup holder.
@thatdudeinblackshoes11 ай бұрын
Outside of different tires isnt this just a base model with extra stickers and green paint?
@c5zo6adventures41 Жыл бұрын
It’s a good renter exhilaration is weird step on the gas two three second delay. It gets pretty annoying after a while.
@p.youhana35632 жыл бұрын
I wish they did 400hp honestly I have the Sport package with that Hp oh boy and dose just fine in snow
@buoyant692 жыл бұрын
Maybe instead of clapping for the swipes, consider snapping your fingers twice. I hear all the cool kids do it.
@sundayadickson2 жыл бұрын
Hello Micah, how does this compare to the 2021 Durango RT AWD Tow N Go package? 🤔
@darknessislight36892 жыл бұрын
She’s so adorable ☺️
@henrygraterol2 жыл бұрын
What happens when you clap twice? Does the light goes on/off?
@justinwatson24162 жыл бұрын
Hey Ford!!! The Explorer Timberline is going in the right direction with off road capability!! BUT!! I would trade the explorer for the Ford Everest (that’s over in the European market) in a heartbeat!! Just saying… 🤷
@yesmikedanger2 жыл бұрын
Man that’s a fun time
@slingerriggin52262 жыл бұрын
Time to get the daughter mic’d up. She’s prime time now….
@MrGusOrlando5 ай бұрын
I love friday night pizza
@Michael-ur5qb2 жыл бұрын
Ford needs to stop playing and give us the Everest as the next gen explorer. Offer it in two and three row options and you can ditch the Edge. Just call it the Explorer and Explorer XL. You can even introduce a Explorer Raptor
@toyota420xp2 жыл бұрын
Your daughter will be an automotive journalist or youtuber garanteed
@user-eq7og7cy2l2 жыл бұрын
애기가 너무 귀여워요
@davestadt492 жыл бұрын
Good family review. Rumors say that FORD has a lot of quality issues w Explorer??? Have you heard anything regarding this.?? I wish they could make it with 2 rows. Love your family reviews @ their thoughts on vehicles. Great idea. Love the west coast scenery.
@mpfield44952 жыл бұрын
My wife and I bought a 21 explorer timberline just like the one in the video. No problems to report thus far. 6500 miles. Also have taken on some off road adventures that I never would have thought an explorer could do. We and everyone that has seen it in action has been impressed.
@stepside2839 Жыл бұрын
@@mpfield4495 And, no problems with my ‘22 Timberline There are a few haters making negative comments, yet they do not own one🤷🏻♂
@ejohnson31312 жыл бұрын
4 cylinder Explorers and 6 cylinder F-150s? I know they’re turbocharged but it makes me question the longevity of these engines/turbo systems. Back in the 90s people drove around Turbos that rarely made it past the 70K mile mark. It’s just too much weight for the engine to be hauling around. I wonder how much the technology has improved.
@Jorge_Magallon2 жыл бұрын
The windowless white van approaches….
@MsPinkwolf2 жыл бұрын
Hi. Random request alert. I just saw a vid about a house in Bel Air thats being demolished any time now because it was built without proper building codes. Any chance you could fly over it, if you're in the neighbourhood, to see whats happening? Its 901, Strada Vecchia Rd. (its on 'inside Mohamed Hadid's former Bel Air mega mansion' ) thanks 😊
@Davidh7419 ай бұрын
Just routine transmission replacement and cheap interior parts Explorer is amazing car what was it 4 years in a row as worst car
@noebs382 жыл бұрын
Does it only take Premium gas?
@TheTacticalButterknife2 жыл бұрын
Regular gas, great motor.
@dearbulls2 жыл бұрын
I don't dislike it, it just feels old as a new vehicle because they were benchmarking the Honda pilot (a relative of mine was on the design team of this explorer). They are in a competitive market where there's telluride and palisade that raised the bar significantly. Even the new Highlander has to do a lot to keep up with them. Ford just didn't do enough. As of this video, it seems to big significantly more claps for switching scenes than usual.
@kgb41872 жыл бұрын
That aux light indicator is awful
@JaredSVX2 жыл бұрын
Is Micah Deadpool? How many walls was that??? 🙃
@geepark90752 жыл бұрын
3:40 🥵🥵🥵🥵 Micah daddy..? Sir..?
@daveninjaneuro70892 жыл бұрын
You're making such a big deal about the seats and moving them. weird.
@LaughDragon7 ай бұрын
Explorer "timberline"?? Just copy EVERYTHING Subaru why don't ya.
@RagingDork2 жыл бұрын
Thought it was a Subaru looking at the thumbnail
@Gabe-ss1hi2 ай бұрын
Not a fan of the cloth seats
@gregschell60312 жыл бұрын
It's a Twinkie holder. Oops, sorry, wrong car reviewer.
@Farmer_Dave2 жыл бұрын
Subaru Acent is rated very low in reliability
@matty10532 жыл бұрын
It's not bad. But the quality is still lacking. The only offroading this will see is when people go on a dirt road to their friends house. For the price I'd rather get the Telluride.
@latinlabel2 жыл бұрын
This truck is an easy pass.
@nicholasbabeaux20522 жыл бұрын
Awesome review as always, don't you think that a nice Brown interior would look good on the "Timberline" model....
@8MaeMaeKush72 жыл бұрын
They probably want to keep that with the King Ranch line. I do wish there were more options on the coverings
@Christopheofficial18542 жыл бұрын
The dial shifter is ugly
@levigato1252 жыл бұрын
Orange means off roader. All these companies just copy each other these days with the orange accents for their so called off roaders.
@cenk82 Жыл бұрын
What does it mean cubic feet? Americans!! Ahahaah :-)
@jorgegallegos38882 жыл бұрын
Your Ridge wallet or a panini
@daem3n2 жыл бұрын
*five*
@JD-kf2ki2 жыл бұрын
Wow the girl looks just like her old man.
@TheAwareHuman2 жыл бұрын
The older Ford Explorer was WAY better. Nicer looking (Less Swoooopyy). Way more room in the third row. First row didn’t felt so claustro. More roomy. And the 3rd row had like power folding feature leading to three different configurations in the limited trim.
@stepside2839 Жыл бұрын
Timberline has the option for - power folding 3rd row seats
@samsdadsmustachewax34412 жыл бұрын
I like the Explorer but I heard it is SUPER unreliable.
@darknessislight36892 жыл бұрын
The front end screams Subaru and the rear light meh 😒 I like the last generation better 😍