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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
So a video is confirming your bias... oh how nice... go drive one ya lard ass
@Sick_ridz3 ай бұрын
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
@o0oStillWeRiseo0o2 ай бұрын
@@Sick_ridzI love my ST
@ebear4015 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It's a piece of crap Hyundai lmao
@vampiresquid Жыл бұрын
@@NC-1861 beats a piece of shit Ford lmao
@marcy-brooklyn161 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I want this, just so I can look like a cop in someones rear view mirror!
@priscillajohnson4468 Жыл бұрын
And I got one and love it too
@Zanderthelab8 ай бұрын
Yes!❤😂
@masonv50827 ай бұрын
They literally move out the way !!
@hauntedhose5 ай бұрын
@@masonv5082 or they drive really slow!
@RagnarBlox4 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Your reviews always rock Drew and Mason H!
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Thanks as always Sam!
@jimmyqq Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Its the same and higher demand is higher price but the good news is next year new design
@hoodsta_Pizzo6 ай бұрын
@@AxcelerateRobloxalso new design but higher cost let’s hope they update the infotainment system an less plastic
@Kilo1158 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
is there a way to update this?
@Kilo1158 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Great work guys!!
@atulyaop2803 Жыл бұрын
Man this explorer st looks nice keep up the good work.
@Cornbread-gi6kt Жыл бұрын
The dash tablet alone is a deal breaker.
@frederickvondinkerberg7721 Жыл бұрын
If that is a deal breaker then a woman with a pulse and sense of smell is probably too much for you
@Cornbread-gi6kt Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Granny still has her Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham with 7500 mile that she drives weekly to the beauty shop and grocery store
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Hello - Drew and Mason
@hellkitty1014 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Can't beat the V8. Durango has a tow-n-go package now... IMO that's the one to get.
@petermorse6707 Жыл бұрын
@@matty1053 Amen brother.
@petermorse6707 Жыл бұрын
@@matty1053 Amen sister.
@igeekone Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@matty1053 Price up that tow n go package and get back to me. LOL Might as well as go for the SRT
@dothedishes3427 Жыл бұрын
The camera view should be where "pls check surroundings" is and vice versa
@wayneeden98 Жыл бұрын
I prefer the 400 hp ,strong acceleration is very handy
@Sunjib12345 Жыл бұрын
Hi Car Confections Can You Make The 2023 Ford Edge SE
@c.h.9827 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
60k and a prop rod. Blue oval gonna blue oval
@naveenthemachine Жыл бұрын
You can bet the gh will also be guilty of this
@arhamkhakwani5851 Жыл бұрын
@@naveenthemachine probably but I mean like 1/100 owners are ever gonna open up their engine bay
@ericbliss6354 Жыл бұрын
The incandescent turn signals and reverse lights are just the icing on the cake
@cagilber Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@cagilber I would excuse the prop rod if it wasn't 60k that's the issue. Prop rods go on 20k vehicle
@black.bird. Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Ford could've sacrificed a bit of boot space for better 3rd row leg room
@makatron Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Can’t wait to get my 2023! Excited for delivery!
@jesslarna Жыл бұрын
Cool review Drew and Mason. On point.
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated 👍
@scottmcdaniel8984 Жыл бұрын
Good looking suv. Great video guys , thank you
@juelzm149 Жыл бұрын
Great video! For anyone that needs or wants this much power Ford has you covered! 😂 I'll take the King Ranch though 👌🏾
@AxcelerateRoblox Жыл бұрын
With the XLR exterior
@conscientiousobserver3776 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Nice review keep up the good work fellas
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@66skate11 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@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 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
I crossed shopped this with the Durango SRT, the ford is nice but I went with the DSRT. No complaints.
@tedballgame6229 Жыл бұрын
Screen should be flipped horizontal, would look way better.
@RagnarBlox4 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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?
@viacheslavkrasin31192 ай бұрын
How does it feel compared to the VW Atlas/Atlas Cross Sport MY 2024 T2.0 267HP?
@espnluver7525 Жыл бұрын
Looks really nice only problem I’m more of a Chevy guy
@makatron Жыл бұрын
You'd prefer the new Traverse for sure
@nithishjvj8736 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Glad to hear! Thanks for the feedback!
@ryanfrisby7389 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video!
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Have a great Sunday
@stevedoyel Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Nice review keep up the good work
@121dodgers Жыл бұрын
Wish it had the hud display on the windshield
@justadood3679 Жыл бұрын
regular gas? or higher octane?
@katmanjenks1961 Жыл бұрын
Is it possible to change or disable to chime for the doors?
@BobsUp83 Жыл бұрын
OMG, in Switzerland price is almost double than that, close to 100k$!!
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
🤯
@cagilber Жыл бұрын
On my 2nd ST. It drives so good, but damn I can’t tolerate the interior.
@cS-jr8du Жыл бұрын
What happened to the first one?
@kevinW826 Жыл бұрын
@@cS-jr8duit broke because it’s a ford
@diegovazquezdelmercado72966 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
The sport looks like shit compared to the ST
@jonthompson8807 Жыл бұрын
You should have bought the old one!?
@kdw75 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
My everyday SUV!! Awesome content bro.
@donl7737 Жыл бұрын
One of the good reasons that I would buy this specific car is to chase to prank aggressive drivers by chasing them. (kidding
@dustinm8800 Жыл бұрын
I'm glad you like the sound system. How many speakers does it have?
@terrablader11 ай бұрын
Doesn't anybody care about the transmission or the mechanics? Everything's about the interior.
@citizendick5897 Жыл бұрын
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.
@prairiestateautoresto11 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
LEDs will outlast the car in most cases, if it's electronic failure the pcb can be replaced.
@ChrisStoltenberg-Iowagal Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
I love it....but got todo something about that wheel gap !!!!
@edy240sx Жыл бұрын
They removed the automatic parking button, so that make it more chipper?
@vladimirpopa857610 ай бұрын
The central dash, looks like a dull robot starring psycho at me.
@chrisbuxbaum Жыл бұрын
Thanks 🍀.
@freshjnew7 ай бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It exhaust from the bottom not actually from the tail pipes it self
@thumperjdm Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
For 60 k This needs active suspension like the magride stuff on the stang
@nobodyhere3960 Жыл бұрын
it’s literally the same like the 2021 2022 they just turned the screen longways 💀
@kelee4730 Жыл бұрын
Mazda CX 90 will wins in this trim level
@Alwaysbeclosing1774 Жыл бұрын
Yawn
@DET3one3 Жыл бұрын
60k and I get regular light bulbs and no drilled and slotted rotors? 😮
@abelmicabreja689 Жыл бұрын
Why the chinese version looks better then this version
@raphaelszok8561 Жыл бұрын
Without the horsepower what does it have to keep me driving my Honda Passport Elite AWD?
@zerick_m3234 Жыл бұрын
Looks, suspension, and a 3rd row.
@ClassicFIHD Жыл бұрын
@@zerick_m3234 My 2023 Pathfinder has all that.
@kevinW826 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@ClassicFIHD pathfinder has 400+hp???
@zerick_m3234 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Sweet looking cop car ngl
@flipturn5998 Жыл бұрын
Great review of an old relic-Exploder! No, I didn’t misspell it!
@AxcelerateRoblox Жыл бұрын
Old exploder now its the best wiat for the refresh
@dustinm8800 Жыл бұрын
So it's one of the louder vehicle's? Did i read your chart correctly?
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
The full chart of rivals can be found here segment by segment: carconfections.com/sound-level-readings/
@dustinm8800 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
@@dustinm8800 ah I understand what you're asking now. The lower the number means the quieter the vehicle 👍
@dustinm8800 Жыл бұрын
@@CarConfections thank you! Did you find the platinum explorer to be quieter
@lex350us Жыл бұрын
Aren’t these with the fake exhaust tips 😂
@twilightmedia8575 Жыл бұрын
Can't you see the smoke coming out
@lex350us Жыл бұрын
@@twilightmedia8575 Can't you see the direction of the smoke
@Drewwhid1 Жыл бұрын
The stock exhaust just exits down instead of straight out.
@jimmydeneus7109 Жыл бұрын
Same model no redesign
@justadood3679 Жыл бұрын
what does someone pay for insurance on this beast? I'm curious for a range
@Drewwhid1 Жыл бұрын
I’m paying $475 for 6 month policy. Minimum coverage. Geico
@justadood3679 Жыл бұрын
@@Drewwhid1 thank you I appreciate it
@mrvang8077 Жыл бұрын
That stereo system sounded like crap. Sounded like a 10 dollar speaker.
@BLACKNOY0979 Жыл бұрын
Still no hydraulics under the hood! Embarrassing ford!
@lpete531 Жыл бұрын
It once was the leader and top seller in this segment, what happened Ford?
@alcaholic9559 Жыл бұрын
What happened? They got even better 🤣
@lpete531 Жыл бұрын
@@alcaholic9559 🤣🤣 okay
@Zanderthelab8 ай бұрын
That’s one of the worst sounding speaker systems on the market😂😂
@Narcissist_Police Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
What kind of problems? I'm about to drop top cash on a 2023 st 👀
@Kilo1158 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
@@Kilo1158 just the st or all of them
@Kilo1158 Жыл бұрын
@@makatron All lines were moved from the production plant in Missouri to Chicago beginning with the 2020 MY.
@makatron Жыл бұрын
@@Kilo1158 as I'm about to get a slightly used 2020 premium explorer 🤣
@White03T4RV82WD Жыл бұрын
It has adaptive cruise
@scottmenzies2180 Жыл бұрын
You didn’t even put it in sport mode. Lmao 🤣
@CarConfections Жыл бұрын
You do know that if you floor it, the car gives you all the power it has no matter what drive mode??
@jjohnsonz245 ай бұрын
Truth. I just test drove one and put it in both modes and floored it both times. No difference 😂 @@CarConfections
@nithishjvj8736 Жыл бұрын
That's one bland rear end for a "sporty" SUV
@TheAmit4sun5 ай бұрын
Why ford interior looks cheap?
@cancel.lgbtq.6892 Жыл бұрын
Now you can get to Starbucks faster!!
@mikeaiken4330 Жыл бұрын
Semi fake quad tailpipe tips! LOL
@mp2833 Жыл бұрын
Can someone tell me there lease figures for 15k miles a year?
@GetToThePointAlready8 ай бұрын
18 mpg for fuel economy? LMAO!!!!!!
@gldi8hr Жыл бұрын
Cop car including the color 🚓🚨
@sambell385 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
You are so wrong about the B&O sound system. Its garbage.
@Drewwhid1 Жыл бұрын
I like mine. Hits hard. Loud. Clear. For a stock system it’s not bad.
@genebooher1778 Жыл бұрын
Wait for the turbo problems to start
@tobymofield6597 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
If you want to waste your money, buy these ford exploders
@alcaholic9559 Жыл бұрын
What should I waste MY money on then ???
@darkivaz-aaa1145 Жыл бұрын
@@alcaholic9559 lease it then.
@alcaholic9559 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
St
@alcaholic9559 Жыл бұрын
I would appreciate hearing all the negative about the vehicle, I love to learn !!
@ajaykariyana Жыл бұрын
When they breakdown after warranty, can make any bankrupt . Never buy ford . Toyota is name to go with.
@espnluver7525 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
Durango looks better much like an SUV Charger.
@iflaviorodrigo Жыл бұрын
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 Жыл бұрын
It’s ugly, it’s a old man car lol
@twilightmedia8575 Жыл бұрын
This is actually one of the few best looking SUVs in the world
@darkivaz-aaa1145 Жыл бұрын
@@twilightmedia8575 with the most problems
@espnluver7525 Жыл бұрын
old man car like a sienna 4Runner “old” outback?????
@alcaholic9559 Жыл бұрын
But I'm old !
@Alwaysbeclosing1774 Жыл бұрын
@@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 Жыл бұрын
Never buy a ford, theres large a chance ford driver us a hazing troll, you dont want to be one of them.
@ivanlowjones Жыл бұрын
Your grammar is horrible. My head hurt trying to decipher your gibberish.