2023 Ford Explorer ST // Any CHANGES to this *400 hp* Family Performance SUV??

[@shockwave402]

It's always wild to me how so many manufacturers skimp on LED tail lights. Like...what's the price difference? A few bucks each? Stop being cheap!

[@ChrisJones-cn1ew]

That interior is just killing this for me. SYNC 3, portrait style screen, nothing but plastics, no stitch, etc. this just doesn’t feel like $60k vehicle.

[@frederickvondinkerberg7721]

So a video is confirming your bias... oh how nice... go drive one ya lard ass

[@Sick_ridz]

These STs are loaded with tech though even on the standard models. Auto hold it worth its weight in gold if you do alot of stop and go traffic. Dont have to hold the brakes. Button controlled Collapsible side mirrors if you get in front of the guy with the HIDs at night. ST logo puddle lamps at night, Side door keypad , lane assist, 360 camera. Power for days... this thing moves stock. I own one and it is def worth 60K compared to other crap Ive looked at. The power alone is night and day over anything else out there. With that 10 speed auto in sport mode when you floor it it doesnt drive like an SUV, it feels like a sports car

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

@@Sick_ridzI love my ST

[@ebear4015]

Ford can really upgrade their interior layout, material and design compared to other companies when it comes to a 60+k car. The Genesis Gv70-80 is a mark for interior.

[@NC-1861]

It's a piece of crap Hyundai lmao

[@vampiresquid]

@@NC-1861 beats a piece of shit Ford lmao

[@marcy-brooklyn161]

I just bought that same ST and upgraded my exhaust system/added a cold air intake and a Whipple intercooler....last week I added the Raptor body kit....it looks pretty neat

[@PimpSolja49]

I want this, just so I can look like a cop in someones rear view mirror!

[@priscillajohnson4468]

And I got one and love it too

[@Zanderthelab]

Yes!❤😂

[@masonv5082]

They literally move out the way !!

[@hauntedhose]

@@masonv5082 or they drive really slow!

[@RagnarBlox]

I have a 2017, Sport that is black. You don't know how many times I've rolled up on someone on the interstate and they get right over in a panic. When I first got it my son and I will pulled over figuring out the NAV one day in Cape May NJ and someone blew by us parked. When I turned on the headlights he pulled over immediately thinking I was a cop.

[@samkatz2894]

Your reviews always rock Drew and Mason H!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks as always Sam!

[@jimmyqq]

LOL love the 3rd row fitting chart! But seems the 23 model is still the same as 22 model without any upgrades but a higher price.

[@AxcelerateRoblox]

Its the same and higher demand is higher price but the good news is next year new design

[@hoodsta_Pizzo]

@@AxcelerateRobloxalso new design but higher cost let’s hope they update the infotainment system an less plastic

[@Kilo1158]

So crazy they haven't addressed the laggy animation in the drive cluster and that it is still running SYNC 3 when the Bronco, F150, and Escape have been using SYNC 4 for awhile now.

[@stupidmonkey1239]

is there a way to update this?

[@Kilo1158]

@@stupidmonkey1239 No, you will need updated hardware to accompany the new software. For SYNC 2 to SYNC 3 upgrades, for example, you had to replace your infotainment and GPS antenna for SYNC 3 to work. The good news is that the new Google Android Auto infotainment system will be in the 2024 Explorer.

[@jeffreywong6842]

Great work guys!!

[@atulyaop2803]

Man this explorer st looks nice keep up the good work.

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

The dash tablet alone is a deal breaker.

[@frederickvondinkerberg7721]

If that is a deal breaker then a woman with a pulse and sense of smell is probably too much for you

[@Cornbread-gi6kt]

@@frederickvondinkerberg7721 well, when you compare a woman to a car then you aught to apply for ‘Social Security’ because the brain matter has shrunken to a point of instability.

[@humbertodiaz2139]

A family suv with some performance, to go get them groceries a little faster lol, if only I can get Mason and Drew to reply 🤔

[@raphaelszok8561]

Granny still has her Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with 7500 mile that she drives weekly to the beauty shop and grocery store

[@CarConfections]

Hello - Drew and Mason

[@hellkitty1014]

The ST does have a good blend of power, function, and capability. It is perhaps the only Explorer that seems to state a solid reason for purchase against most of the competition. But for $62K...Ford could've at least thrown in a variation of the new interior found on the Chinese-market variants. Instead, we're stuck with an Explorer that has an interior that is not representative of the price. And if I heard correctly, there were still options left to pile on? Geez! Yes, this is faster than the 5.7L Durango, but not the close-in-price Durango 392.

[@matty1053]

Can't beat the V8. Durango has a tow-n-go package now... IMO that's the one to get.

[@petermorse6707]

@@matty1053 Amen brother.

[@petermorse6707]

@@matty1053 Amen sister.

[@igeekone]

The refresh should come later this year, very similar to the Chinese Explorer. The 2023 Escape refresh has the updated design language, Explorer will follow soon.

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

@@matty1053 Price up that tow n go package and get back to me. LOL Might as well as go for the SRT

[@dothedishes3427]

The camera view should be where "pls check surroundings" is and vice versa

[@wayneeden98]

I prefer the 400 hp ,strong acceleration is very handy

[@Sunjib12345]

Hi Car Confections Can You Make The 2023 Ford Edge SE

[@c.h.9827]

my only gripe with my wife's ST is..... quality. my god that thing spends a lot of time broken, which is unfortunate because it's great value. if it breaks again i'll sell it.

[@Dellonidas]

60k and a prop rod. Blue oval gonna blue oval

[@naveenthemachine]

You can bet the gh will also be guilty of this

[@arhamkhakwani5851]

@@naveenthemachine probably but I mean like 1/100 owners are ever gonna open up their engine bay

[@ericbliss6354]

The incandescent turn signals and reverse lights are just the icing on the cake

[@cagilber]

I don’t understand the prop rod hate? It weights less. You’ll literally never have the hood open. And when you do it doesn’t interfere with anythinf

[@Dellonidas]

@@cagilber I would excuse the prop rod if it wasn't 60k that's the issue. Prop rods go on 20k vehicle

[@black.bird.]

17:25 Thanksssss for that rating scale, it's been couple days since I'm looking over the internet to find a proper review to clarify the 3rd row space clearly accordingly to the competitors, that really help.

[@nithishjvj8736]

Ford could've sacrificed a bit of boot space for better 3rd row leg room

[@makatron]

Man these prices are getting out of hand, for 60k should be nothing but LEDs and a way better interior. And charging extra for 360 cameras in 2023 it's excessive when you see the competition make it standard equipment since the mid trims.

[@jocolli]

Can’t wait to get my 2023! Excited for delivery!

[@jesslarna]

Cool review Drew and Mason. On point.

[@CarConfections]

Much appreciated 👍

[@scottmcdaniel8984]

Good looking suv. Great video guys , thank you

[@juelzm149]

Great video! For anyone that needs or wants this much power Ford has you covered! 😂 I'll take the King Ranch though 👌🏾

[@AxcelerateRoblox]

With the XLR exterior

[@conscientiousobserver3776]

American automakers sure know how to disappoint. Explorer has power but lacks refinement, Cherokee has refinement but lacks power...and I don't even know where GM is with their grocery getters. Though I don't want a luxury vehicle, for the price...I'm seriously considering an X5 or MDX.

[@marcusturner5291]

Nice review keep up the good work fellas

[@CarConfections]

Thanks!

[@66skate]

This is overall really nice. They need to make that NAV screen wider. It looks really strange when looking at maps. I had to laugh a bit when Mason pulled out that ruler. It must come in handy.

[@n8diggity]

durango 392 is slightly faster but less other amenities that still make this win also u didnt use sport mode in your testing which is a game changer on that 10 speed

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

Yep and a $700 performance tune octane 93 is what I went with. Upgrades the explorer ST to 500HP with over 500 Torque. I clocked 0 to 60 in 4.1 seconds as my fastest time after the tune. Mine is a 2022. Smokes the 392 and has way more features. Dealerships at least around where I live still trying to get like 80 to 95k for the 392 Durango.

[@walkingwiththelordjesuschr3077]

​@K Gregory I did the same to my 2021. 93 tune, whipple intercooler, full exhaust, and some other stuff and boy she is FAST! I'm running 4.0 to 4.1 0-60 as well. If you run it on e85 it gets even more crazy. The ST can hang with Trackhawks if done right!

[@makatron]

​@@Alwaysbeclosing1774 the sooner people stop paying those insane markups, the better things will get. Stealerships are out of control dropping 25k markups on top of cars these days.

[@MMTB2011]

I crossed shopped this with the Durango SRT, the ford is nice but I went with the DSRT. No complaints.

[@tedballgame6229]

Screen should be flipped horizontal, would look way better.

[@RagnarBlox]

How can SYNC 3 not have wireless Android Auto/Apple car play stuff? It's 2024! I've used middle of the road rental cars that have it. The 10.1 inch screen is ridiculous looking as well. Why not make it more landscape?

[@dreday2049]

So this may be off the wall but how about comparing the acceleration to the mustang gt’s. Does it give you that same thrill?

[@viacheslavkrasin3119]

How does it feel compared to the VW Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport MY 2024 T2.0 267HP?

[@espnluver7525]

Looks really nice only problem I’m more of a Chevy guy

[@makatron]

You'd prefer the new Traverse for sure

[@nithishjvj8736]

Like your new presentation style guys, pretty interesting and entertaining to watch compared to the previous style, not that it was bad or anything, Just evolved to something better Keep it up

[@CarConfections]

Glad to hear! Thanks for the feedback!

[@ryanfrisby7389]

Excellent video!

[@CarConfections]

Thanks! Have a great Sunday

[@stevedoyel]

Miss my 2013 Explorer Sport. I have a 2021 Kia Telluride, but may go back to an ST when the refresh hits in 2024.

[@Marc-rt9oo]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@121dodgers]

Wish it had the hud display on the windshield

[@justadood3679]

regular gas? or higher octane?

[@katmanjenks1961]

Is it possible to change or disable to chime for the doors?

[@BobsUp83]

OMG, in Switzerland price is almost double than that, close to 100k$!!

[@CarConfections]

🤯

[@cagilber]

On my 2nd ST. It drives so good, but damn I can’t tolerate the interior.

[@cS-jr8du]

What happened to the first one?

[@kevinW826]

@@cS-jr8duit broke because it’s a ford

[@diegovazquezdelmercado7296]

My in-laws just bought one and I see the front camera, but we cannot manage to turn on 360° system. Any suggestions on how to turn that feature on? dealership says that Ford removed the 360° for the ST 2023...

[@kdw75]

We just traded our 2019 Sport for a 2023 ST. I really think the rear of the old ones looked better. The new ones look pretty plain. I also think the engine seems to make more noise than the old 3.5. I also wish it had the big screen like my new F-150, but other than that I love it.

[@paulnhbtx713]

The sport looks like shit compared to the ST

[@jonthompson8807]

You should have bought the old one!?

[@kdw75]

@@jonthompson8807 Even more insulting is that my brother just bought a 2023 Edge, which cost $20k less than our explorer and it has a huge center screen and it has the wireless Carplay like my F-150. Meanwhile our explorer is still stuck on the old version of Sync that requires you to plug the phone in for Carplay.

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

My everyday SUV!! Awesome content bro.

[@donl7737]

One of the good reasons that I would buy this specific car is to chase to prank aggressive drivers by chasing them. (kidding

[@dustinm8800]

I'm glad you like the sound system. How many speakers does it have?

[@terrablader]

Doesn't anybody care about the transmission or the mechanics? Everything's about the interior.

[@citizendick5897]

I think the fake exhaust tips kind of suck too! If you check them out the exhaust doesn't come out of the four tips you see out back. There are actually holes underneath those tips where it comes out. Pretty cheesy if you ask me.

[@prairiestateautoresto]

It is done as a precaution. The previous Explorer had a carbon monoxide intrusion recall. As part of the carbon monoxide intrusion recall on Police Interceptors the exhaust tips were straight and cut off then new turn downs were welded on. The idea is that the turn downs aim the exhaust into the airflow under the vehicle and will be blown further away before the gasses have a chance to enter through the liftgate.

[@denniscomeau5190]

If your led lights crap out, you have to replace the entire assembly. Instead of a $13 bulb, your stuck paying over $200. What are we really pushing for when it comes to advancements?

[@makatron]

LEDs will outlast the car in most cases, if it's electronic failure the pcb can be replaced.

[@ChrisStoltenberg-Iowagal]

I have a question. At 60 mph how long does it take to get up to 90 I was passing somebody on a two lane actually two cars and the second car started speeding up and then there was a car coming at me so I had to lay on the gas and the second car behind the first one coming at me was a police officer. I had no idea I was going that fast. I was just driving the new 2023 as a loaner while my car was getting fixed. It surely did not feel like I was going that fast.

[@deck1958]

I love it....but got todo something about that wheel gap !!!!

[@edy240sx]

They removed the automatic parking button, so that make it more chipper?

[@vladimirpopa8576]

The central dash, looks like a dull robot starring psycho at me.

[@chrisbuxbaum]

Thanks 🍀.

[@freshjnew]

They reallt hate tuners. They could have just put a standard truck tuned 3.5 and had 400 hp. But they know tuners can get 800 out that puppy for 8 grand.

[@mikegaskins9921]

It exhaust from the bottom not actually from the tail pipes it self

[@thumperjdm]

Great review. Regarding the infotainment; I'm not a fan of the someone-left-an-iPad-leaning-on-my-dashboard look. It looks like a lazy design to me.

[@edswrld]

For 60 k This needs active suspension like the magride stuff on the stang

[@nobodyhere3960]

it’s literally the same like the 2021 2022 they just turned the screen longways 💀

[@kelee4730]

Mazda CX 90 will wins in this trim level

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

Yawn

[@DET3one3]

60k and I get regular light bulbs and no drilled and slotted rotors? 😮

[@abelmicabreja689]

Why the chinese version looks better then this version

[@raphaelszok8561]

Without the horsepower what does it have to keep me driving my Honda Passport Elite AWD?

[@zerick_m3234]

Looks, suspension, and a 3rd row.

[@ClassicFIHD]

@@zerick_m3234 My 2023 Pathfinder has all that.

[@kevinW826]

@@zerick_m3234looks are subjective, the suspension is designed to do the same job so it’s no different. Not everyone needs a third row. Pilot is the better comparison. I would take the pilot or the pathfinder over the exploder

[@zerick_m3234]

@@ClassicFIHD pathfinder has 400+hp???

[@zerick_m3234]

@@kevinW826 I can’t speak to the pathfinder but I have driven the new pilot and explorer st. And the pilot is sluggish compared to the ST. Just not fun to drive in my opinion. But they have pretty comparable interiors. The ST also offers lots of potential to increase HP If that’s your thing. I’ve seen some impressive builds and times. That’s just not the market for the pilot.

[@jesuschristislord7754]

Sweet looking cop car ngl

[@flipturn5998]

Great review of an old relic-Exploder! No, I didn’t misspell it!

[@AxcelerateRoblox]

Old exploder now its the best wiat for the refresh

[@dustinm8800]

So it's one of the louder vehicle's? Did i read your chart correctly?

[@CarConfections]

The full chart of rivals can be found here segment by segment: carconfections.com/sound-level-readings/

[@dustinm8800]

@@CarConfections so is the vehicle louder or quiter. Higher the number is quiet or more loud in the cabin? Naturally with it being powerful I imagine it was not as quiet as a luxury competitor. Right?

[@CarConfections]

@@dustinm8800 ah I understand what you're asking now. The lower the number means the quieter the vehicle 👍

[@dustinm8800]

@@CarConfections thank you! Did you find the platinum explorer to be quieter

[@lex350us]

Aren’t these with the fake exhaust tips 😂

[@twilightmedia8575]

Can't you see the smoke coming out

[@lex350us]

@@twilightmedia8575 Can't you see the direction of the smoke

[@Drewwhid1]

The stock exhaust just exits down instead of straight out.

[@jimmydeneus7109]

Same model no redesign

[@justadood3679]

what does someone pay for insurance on this beast? I'm curious for a range

[@Drewwhid1]

I’m paying $475 for 6 month policy. Minimum coverage. Geico

[@justadood3679]

@@Drewwhid1 thank you I appreciate it

[@mrvang8077]

That stereo system sounded like crap. Sounded like a 10 dollar speaker.

[@BLACKNOY0979]

Still no hydraulics under the hood! Embarrassing ford!

[@lpete531]

It once was the leader and top seller in this segment, what happened Ford?

[@alcaholic9559]

What happened? They got even better 🤣

[@lpete531]

@@alcaholic9559 🤣🤣 okay

[@Zanderthelab]

That’s one of the worst sounding speaker systems on the market😂😂

[@Narcissist_Police]

We got rid of our 2020 explorer st due to so many dang problems! That thing was the most unreliable vehicle we’ve ever had. Ford really messed up quality the last few years. However, my 2021 Raptor is a beast!

[@makatron]

What kind of problems? I'm about to drop top cash on a 2023 st 👀

[@Kilo1158]

2020 and 2021 were bad years for the Explorer. Switching the assembly plant from KC to Chicago is what did it and COVID didn't help them much either while they were working out operational issues at the plant.

[@makatron]

@@Kilo1158 just the st or all of them

[@Kilo1158]

@@makatron All lines were moved from the production plant in Missouri to Chicago beginning with the 2020 MY.

[@makatron]

@@Kilo1158 as I'm about to get a slightly used 2020 premium explorer 🤣

[@White03T4RV82WD]

It has adaptive cruise

[@scottmenzies2180]

You didn’t even put it in sport mode. Lmao 🤣

[@CarConfections]

You do know that if you floor it, the car gives you all the power it has no matter what drive mode??

[@jjohnsonz24]

Truth. I just test drove one and put it in both modes and floored it both times. No difference 😂 ​@@CarConfections

[@nithishjvj8736]

That's one bland rear end for a "sporty" SUV

[@TheAmit4sun]

Why ford interior looks cheap?

[@cancel.lgbtq.6892]

Now you can get to Starbucks faster!!

[@mikeaiken4330]

Semi fake quad tailpipe tips! LOL

[@mp2833]

Can someone tell me there lease figures for 15k miles a year?

[@GetToThePointAlready]

18 mpg for fuel economy? LMAO!!!!!!

[@gldi8hr]

Cop car including the color 🚓🚨

[@sambell385]

This car looks plastic rugged and cheap plastic interior compared to the jeep grand Cherokee trims, and that little kid looking display is laughable and it seems like it would be annoying and distracting cause it’s very skinny and very long typical Ford silly😆

[@wayneeden98]

Everyone has an opinion, just like the drill Sargent in the army says about ass holes, everyone has one, everyone has their own choices and it is their money, hay I tell you what, you want to waste your money, go buy your Japanese Toyota r Honda, THAT'S WASTING YOUR MONEY,

[@kdh6588]

You are so wrong about the B&O sound system. Its garbage.

[@Drewwhid1]

I like mine. Hits hard. Loud. Clear. For a stock system it’s not bad.

[@genebooher1778]

Wait for the turbo problems to start

[@tobymofield6597]

Looks good except for the ugly Black wheels, The 2019 body style looks better, The $62 price tag is crazy, But the 400 hp is impressive.

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

If you want to waste your money, buy these ford exploders

[@alcaholic9559]

What should I waste MY money on then ???

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

@@alcaholic9559 lease it then.

[@alcaholic9559]

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 hey man ,, I was actually considering that, but I fall in love with my vehicle's,, I really have no brand loyalty but that Asti looking pretty good to me,

[@alcaholic9559]

St

[@alcaholic9559]

I would appreciate hearing all the negative about the vehicle, I love to learn !!

[@ajaykariyana]

When they breakdown after warranty, can make any bankrupt . Never buy ford . Toyota is name to go with.

[@espnluver7525]

I hate toyotas!!!!! Find a lot of them ugly vehicles e.g. siennas 4runners Prius’s Tacoma’s and find them wayyyyyyy toooooo overpopular!!!!!!!!!

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

New Toyota is not so reliable. They putting 4 cylinder turbos in suv's LOL ,, 4 banger highlander slow and unreliable. Old Toyota heads are in denial.

[@RomanM803]

Durango looks better much like an SUV Charger.

[@iflaviorodrigo]

If you came here on 2023 expecting to see a 2023 dash I'm sorry but the old ugly tablet is still there. Let's wait for 2024.

[@darriontunstall3708]

It’s ugly, it’s a old man car lol

[@twilightmedia8575]

This is actually one of the few best looking SUVs in the world

[@darkivaz-aaa1145]

@@twilightmedia8575 with the most problems

[@espnluver7525]

old man car like a sienna 4Runner “old” outback?????

[@alcaholic9559]

But I'm old !

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

@@darkivaz-aaa1145 Please tell me problems you've come across regarding the actual Explorer ST. Tell me the list of all the problems. Mine's tuned and makes 500 HP with over 500 Torque. I've had zero problems with it. I know others who have put over 50k miles on there's and no problems either. I'm talking about the explorer ST not some other model not some other era of Explorers.

[@JohnTaylor-oq7gl]

Never buy a ford, theres large a chance ford driver us a hazing troll, you dont want to be one of them.

[@ivanlowjones]

Your grammar is horrible. My head hurt trying to decipher your gibberish.

[@Alwaysbeclosing1774]

Is English your first language?