2025 Ford Explorer First Drive & Review - Presented by ExplorerForum.com

[@gbcharleston]

This is by far the best of all the 2025 Ford Explorer videos I have seen on YT. Nicely done guys.

[@BanditCustoms]

Thank you kindly!

[@ericwazner6521]

Great video I just bought my first explorer 2025 platinum model metallic white with black roof,the black really makes the vehicle it offsets and sets it apart! Also love the panoramic sun roof , and I especially love the duel massage seating along with heating and cooling seating. The heated steering wheel is a very nice touch pun intended! Lol What a luxury… Love it😊👍

[@BigBaller-he1dz]

Enjoy it now because in time it will suck you dry. Gonna be nothing but a money pit. Ford's are straight up junk.

[@BigBaller-he1dz]

Shoulda bought a Toyota

[@Missgpeaches]

The opening 😂 . Love it all thanks guys !!!!. The ending was so sweet and very sentimental. It was great to be able to spend more time with you guys. Also passing along my condolences to Russell as well. Thank you so much for both of you. Sharing your stories.

[@Cheesehead-SBXLV]

Great video! I wish they had the Platinum trim available in the blue color.

[@tjpayson4316]

Is it me, or are the platinum badges on the seat crooked?

[@MetalMike81]

I wish there was some commentary on the “new” 2.3 version that’s in here. I see that power specs are the same but how does it drive versus a ‘20-24 2.3? I have a ‘21 2.3 AWD and the power train is so inconsistent. Sometimes it shifts smooth and other times it feels almost like a cVt , with engine rpms and response when not in Sport mode. Also, I can rarely get 18-19 city in this thing and this years epa numbers are way higher even with AWD. So despite the same numbers, are the driving characteristics much improved on the 2.3?

[@mrq1]

Looking good guys 👍. Wish there was more on the off-road course.

[@99SVTBolt]

Quality is Job 1

[@YellowWhiteRose]

17ish years and still good videos and still looking good russell

[@AustinDillo]

💯 great video!

[@ThePiperchick]

But what if I want an offensive purple? 😜

[@kenwolf2431]

To bad they did not bring the Everest over to the states, it would be a much better Explorer. Its more like the old Explorer with a body on frame setup and looks way better too. I think they drop the ball on towing also, 5,000 is not enough should be atleast 7700 pounds in towing like the 2024 Ford Everest. The 2024 Ford Everest would be a much better vehicle to have over here in that it could compete with the new Toyota Land Cruiser offroad.

[@edmarsh8488]

Yes. Ford is going to lose my business to a GX550 b/c they want to protect the Explorer. If they brought the Everest, they would probably get my business. Plus there is a market for both Explorer and Everest. Toyota proves it.

[@charlesjackson9602]

Should not over heat...with that grille....lol....wish they offer a simple v6..non turbo option..for us who dont need extra power...and less recalls and problems

[@2H2521]

Not a fan! Ford needs to get rid of the junky Ecoboost engines, the Explorer has also continued to go nothing but downhill after the second generation ended.

[@charlesjackson9602]

I like this gen..rwd...not a fan of Ecoboost.either..