A Mix of Good & Bad | 2018 Ford Explorer Sport Full Tour & Review

Another light facelift for Ford's consumer-focused full-size SUV. What's changed? Read our full review: goo.gl/GHW3mQ
Usually when the police pick a car, it's a sign that it's a solid, dependable vehicle for consumers as well. The Explorer has quickly become the go-to choice for police forces here in Canada when it comes to SUVs, mixed with Chevrolet's Tahoe. This Sport model is the top middle of Ford's Explorer SUV lineup, coming under the Platinum trim for king of the hill.
The 2018 facelift also revised the front-end slightly, with changes to the headlight design and fog light location. Aside from that there isn't much else new about the design of this 2018 Ford Explorer Sport. The exterior design certainly resembles that of a Range Rover with the large Explorer lettering along the hood, along with the style of grille they've opted for. No one will be mistaking this for a Land Rover, but it's not a bad design overall.
One of the biggest exterior features we don't see on other vehicles are the front and rear camera washers, allowing you to clear off either camera with the touch of a button. This comes in handy all the time, especially during the winter months when these cameras can get dirty. Other exterior features include LED headlights and fog lamps, front and rear parking sensors, automatic power folding mirrors, and a power rear lift-gate with foot swipe open.
Inside is where we feel the Explorer takes some hits, the interior doesn't excite us in terms of design, and we notice some serious quality control issues with the door panelling. Aside from that you do get heated and ventilated front seats, heated second row captains chairs, heated steering wheel, a suite of safety tech like radar cruise control, blind spot monitoring, lane keep assist, and emergency braking.
A number of options were also selected on this vehicle, including those centre row captains chairs, a dual panel sunroof, dual DVD players mounted in the head rests, roof rails, and all-weather floor mats.
Our full tour and review of this 2018 Ford Explorer Sport goes over these features, the things we liked the most about this full-size SUV, the areas we feel can be improved, and take it on a road test to see how the 3.5L EcoBoost twin turbo V6 engine feels on the road.
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[@ivanlowjones]

The "extra padding" in the 2nd and 3rd row seatbelts are the inflatable belts, which are an extra safety feature. They inflate upon an impact to protect their occupants in a crash. No offense (or offence in Canada) my friend, but sometimes you incorrectly describe some features which could be avoided by doing a little research before shooting the video. I realize that as someone new to the KZbin car video review world, there is a large degree of trial and error involved. I absolutely enjoy your channel as a subscriber and I'm just trying to give a little constructive feedback.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We're always ready to admit when we're wrong. You'd be surprised though how much work goes into a show like this, especially when its one person filming, driving, editing, and also raising a family. Things get missed, we don't have fact-checkers like big shows do, so often we won't describe something accurately like in this case.

[@ivanlowjones]

Perpetual Radio Networks Now if you can just get rid of that snow in the background...lol. It's the middle of April for chrissakes!

[@PRNTestDrive]

This coming week has snow in the forecast ☹️ but double digits the week after! We’re hoping for better weather, it’ll make filming easier.

[@lrecollet]

Correction... Ford Explore is classed as a Mid-size SUV. Ford Expedition is Full-size.

[@roroguapo3]

Quit bitching you’re getting free content

[@Brent-sc6sc]

Thank you for a thoughtful review.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks for watching it!

[@greg_nichols]

You did a great job on this review. I'm considering SUVs to replace our 2006 Sienna, so I've been checking out quite a few reviews lately. You covered all of the things that were important to me while still keeping the video down to a good length. I liked your camera work - pans and vertical slides. Well done. Audio was good, too.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'm glad you liked it, thanks! We published a video a little while ago on the new 2020 Explorer with a few shots comparing the outgoing generation to it if you're interested in the new model.

[@BASKETBALL_UNI]

Repent and receive life from Jesus Christ and be saved in Jesus mighty name amen.

[@greg_nichols]

@@BASKETBALL_UNI Yes, sir. Jesus is my savior!

[@lucio20006]

I have the exact same color in 2016 sport. I love it

[@PRNTestDrive]

We’re glad to hear that you love yours!

[@audiwankenobi361]

I really like your channel.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Thanks! We really appreciate that!

[@AdamAus85]

I love the blue interior lighting Ford have been using lately. Is a dead ringer for Motorola Razr keypad lighting.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Good comparison! We kept the lighting on blue just to match the rest of the instrument cluster, but the other few colour options were alright. It was a nice surprise.

[@ianspencer3901]

I totally agree about the 2nd row seats being more comfortable than the front row! I love the comfort of the 2nd row seats!!!

[@PRNTestDrive]

We're hoping they didn't mess with those second row seats for the new 2020 Explorer. Looks like a nice upgrade overall from what we've seen!

[@saturndev]

I got this in white with around 60,000 miles on it for about $23,000. Such an amazing deal and car! I’m a big guy and I actually feel quite comfortable in the seats contrary to how you feel. The foot room is fine for me as well

[@PRNTestDrive]

Fair enough, enjoy yours!

[@jimwhall6609]

Nice review in general. I like your stuff. I'd love to see a snow road test on this. From my take: Okay, I like the interior alot. Exterior is more bland but livable. AWD system seems pretty good from the reviews I've seen. Road noise (you asked ;-) ) I honestly couldn't notice, but my current daily is a 14 year old Jeep. I really like Sync 3, I've used it quite a bit on a long road trip. Panel gaps.... that's one of those things that people make a huge deal out of... and I've never, ever noticed them in 30 years of car buying. I usually drive cars for a decade and hundreds of thousands of miles, panel gaps have never bugged me. Not sure why people make such a big deal out of it if there is no rattles and no air leaks. Thanks for the review! I always check out your stuff.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We did end up driving this in an ice storm. Overall the winter tires are what makes the experience better.

[@eltiburon17ify]

What about mpg?

[@The570Experience]

Well done

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad you think so, thanks!

[@atl3630]

Nice video. I was close to buying the Sport with the 401a package, but I found a Toyota Highlander limited platinum for $7k cheaper. I'm happy with the 7k in my pocket, but Sync 3 is way better than Toyota's software.

[@PRNTestDrive]

There's no doubt that Toyota is lagging in the infotainment space, but the Highlander definitely seems to be a popular option for buyers!

[@lazarogomez2346]

I do agree with the part that it looks like a Range Rover. I’ve had a lot of people tell me that they thought it was one

[@PRNTestDrive]

At first glace it definitely has that look.

[@Rac077t]

They use the same platform. Range Rover uses EUCD platform from Ford and some of the engines too.

[@805NAVE]

It was 92 degrees here in Southern California the other day lol

[@PRNTestDrive]

I'm quite jealous 😭I'm reminded that we filmed a 2013 Mercedes SL 550 in February last year with the top down and a short-sleeve shirt. Here we are in April and it's still winter.

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Perpetual Radio Networks even here is not warm spring, this morning at 7 am temperature was 5 C + rain

[@ffield12]

WAS there an issue with the SIRUS radio NOT working??? I bought a 2018 Explorer in Early August 2018 and the day after buying and setting up the SIRUS radio it stopped working ... "satellite acquiring signal" on the screen and nothing ... found out it IS a FORD issue after diagnostics from SIRUS ... FORD was aware (since April 2018) of the issue BUT not in a hurry to fix. Came out with a TSB in August and a fix in mid-December 2018 with FORD replacing the entire Shark fin and extra antennas mounted on the rear roof. NOW I have to get the free six month trail I never got ... they are sending me (FORD) a check for their half of the next six months to add to my six months due next month.

[@davidklimmek3192]

No issues with ours been great! As long as Ford took care of ya all is good. U have a great SUV!

[@humbertogonzalez7505]

Full size? So what does that make the suburbans and expeditions. I didn’t hear you talk about it’s towing capacity and was it 4wd or front wheel drive.

[@PRNTestDrive]

It’s a full-size Crossover SUV, so competes with the Chevrolet Traverse. Sport model only comes as AWD.

[@humbertogonzalez7505]

Perpetual Radio Networks Thanks for the reply.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We always try to reply to all our comments! Thanks for watching!

[@dongm6596]

Perpetual Radio Networks what is the tongue weight of the tow hitch? Cause I'm planning to use a motorcycle rack on it.

[@bigbawsz2054]

Any body think these are good?? I bought a 16’ cx9 that is a lemon and have to return to dealer been looking into getting one of these instead.

[@PRNTestDrive]

It wasn't the crossover for us, but that doesn't mean it can't be the right one for you! We see plenty of them on the road, and have talked to owners who absolutely love them.

[@benhaze1010]

Excellent review. Very good points. And your title says it all. I disagree on one thing though: that boring and outdated interior design, especially the instrument cluster, is shared across most Ford NA vehicles (Fusion/Edge/Explorer and now even on the new upcoming Ranger :( ). The other big let down for me is the lack of ground clearance: it does not even clear a parking curb and therefore that can be damaged for lack of ground clearance in a city environment. Yikes.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Very good points, actually we were worried about the front end and curbs, that front camera certainly came in handy when we pulled into spots with concrete curbs in front.

[@DalHarpJr]

How high are your curbs? My truck clears them fine... If you're trying to get on top of a curb/sidewalk, you go up at an angle, one wheel at a time. Watch any off-roader tackle a course, and see how they position their vehicle. I can climb a curb with my car, without damage, which I've done! And if you notice the front bumper/spoiler of your truck, you'll see that it's rubberized to minimize or prevent damage to the hard plastics.

[@JD-hv5ik]

I have hopped many a curb in the Explorer....due to my employment ;)

[@wipphalo1573]

I have a limited I have every option except eco boost. Ford works for me and Ford owned land rover the guy that designed the rover designed the explorer it's not something that happened on accident great review. I put my intelligent 4wd to the text it works yeah ground clearance is a little low but I say you know what you get when you buy it. besides who takes brand new high end SUVs off-road any lol I'm not a trust fund baby. But ford did it for me with this look .Mine is a 2011 first year in this design gonna keep it showing no signs of slowing down. looking to get a new one though. Gooooo Ford extra padding in seat belts are air bags

[@PRNTestDrive]

Glad to hear you're enjoying yours! We spoke with other Explorer owners during our week with this, and they all loved them too!

[@wipphalo1573]

Perpetual Radio Networks it's also built on the same platform as the Ford Taurus it's not full size it's a crossover it falls in with Arcadia , Durango,enclave . I do like the color of the one In the video keep up the good work👍

[@whpony96]

Ford must of done a mid-year change in the headlights. My 2018 Explorer Platinum high beams are also LED.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Might be based on the trim then, since this one wasn't completely loaded. We've noticed Ford likes to hold on to the best tech for the Platinum trims.

[@davidklimmek3192]

Platinum & ST models are best of any SUV in the class! These reviewers are a joke.

[@JakeDrives1]

The color combo looks great! I wonder if we get that color in USA, also the snow tires make it look rugged.. if only! lol

[@PRNTestDrive]

I don't see why not! The colour was 'Burgundy Velvet', or as I like to say, the Fire Chief's Special.

[@JakeDrives1]

Perpetual Radio Networks it is indeed available! Must be a new color. Impressive looking color on this rig.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We liked it! Something different from the usual black/white/blue we tend to see on these vehicles.

[@MB-mq5ed]

The Lincoln Navigator & Expedition are Full size SUVs built of the F150 truck base Platform...

[@PRNTestDrive]

That is correct. And full-size crossover SUVs exist. I don't see the problem here, Ford moved this vehicle up into that segment, not us.

[@davidklimmek3192]

New Expedition & Navigator are terrific! Getting a '19 Explorer Platinum AWD.

[@redlinerichie]

The second row seatbelts aren't padded. They have airbags built it.

[@PRNTestDrive]

That they do, we've had a number of comments about this.

[@shredfactor7]

What was your average fuel economy? L/100km?

[@PRNTestDrive]

12.7L/100km.

[@East17A]

OH NO that nice Explorer . if that was my vehicle. i will be washing it waxing it all the time . i honestly . like everything about that specific explorer . the color the wheels the tires spc all awesome but of course winter is winter nothing stay clean during winter regarding cars in general .. thank you for the review a lot

[@PRNTestDrive]

What do you think about the new Explorer? We had a chance to feature one back in the fall and had a chance to show it next to a similarly-equipped 2018.

[@East17A]

@@PRNTestDrive i will check it out haven't seeing it yet

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Here there's no explorer available, the biggest Ford SUV is the Edge, with only a 2.0 turbodiesel, not amazing desing but still more ispired than this One. Does the explorer use active noise cancelation? On the edge is a standard equipement and reduce interior noise due to microphones that 'hear" noises and speakers that produces an opposite sound wave, this effect neutralized some noise and keep the car quieter.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I don't think they do have anything for that in the Explorer, definitely sounds like newer tech though! Is it on all the Edge models, or just the top trim? We featured a 2015/2016 years ago now, I don't think it had anything like that. It's an interesting approach to noise reduction though!

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Perpetual Radio Networks yes, default for all trims, even base trim (starts at 46k € with only awd available, so not cheap at all...) The edge debuted in Europe 2 years after North America, i almost never see an edge on the road, maybe only 1 in a year.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Same here, they aren't overly popular. I don't think there's even one on the press fleet here.

[@DalHarpJr]

Damn... Some ppl complain about everything! You can sit in a Lexus and find fit and finish issues. This is not exclusive to Ford! I've owned a 1998 Explorer XLT V8, a 2002 Explorer E.B. V6, a 2007 Explorer E.B. V8 and now my 2016 Explorer XLT V6. Optioned with Navi (MFT), leather, panoramic moon roof, 20" polished wheels, 4x4 and tow package. I'm 6'5" 300+ and I'm very comfortable driving this truck. I've taken many 3,5, 7 and 10 hour trips (one way) with this truck and have no complaints whatsoever! Oh, and I wear safety boots in a size 13 when I drive to and from work, and have no issues with a lack of room in the foot well. This is everyday driving here. Not a few hours or days with the vehicle for review purposes...

[@PRNTestDrive]

That's great that you like yours, but it also seems like you're very tied to the Ford brand, and often people who are die-hard fans overlook issues because they can't see fault with the products. We're always honest and straightforward with our reviews, and this was the way we found this Explorer. I'm glad you enjoy yours though, and that's the most important factor for your own ownership!

[@DalHarpJr]

Perpetual Radio Networks Yes, I like my Ford’s, but I also liked the 7 Honda Accords I’ve also owned over the years. From 1988-2010 in 4 and 6 cylinder, 2 & 4 door, Automatic and 5/6spd. manuals. I was just in the market for a 2018 Accord due to the 2.0 6spd. manual, but ended up with a 2017 Ford Fusion Sport, which for the money was a better buy than the Accord. Again, I like my Ford’s, but I also know that when something doesn’t work, it doesn’t work! And this truck works! I owned a 4 & 6 cylinder 2012 Toyota Camry, and both cars had build issues, that required trips to the dealership to correct. The drivers door was literally coming off of the V6 because the bolts weren’t torqued to spec. at the plant. And I had both cars for about a year each. But my 2002 Ford Explorer E.B. was bulletproof for 13 years, 185,000 miles until I was rear ended and it was totaled by the insurance company.

[@hippiebits2071]

I don't think he was implying the issues are exclusive to Ford but hey for A LOT of people that fit and finish isn't going to be acceptable on ANY new vehicle let alone one that stickers at 60k. Kinda just makes a person question how much care and precision went into the assembly of what you CAN'T see.

[@redjonnyboy00]

The seatbelts are airbags in the rear

[@PRNTestDrive]

That is correct, we've had a couple other comments about this.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

That thing has the SHO engine? WOW!

[@PRNTestDrive]

It does! But in a vehicle as large and heavy as this, it doesn't quite have the same pull as it does in the sedan.

[@bryanmchugh1307]

It has also been de tuned. In the Taurus it put out an amazing match of 400 horsepower and 400 pound feet of torque. The horsepower and torque curve match for a lot of the RPM band in the Taurus. That set up is amazing! I wonder why the de tune? Aside from the engine I cannot help but be let down by this new Explorer. That is some sloppy design and build right there. What is happening at Ford? This does not make any sense.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Perhaps the Police Interceptor version has the full power over this, allowing law enforcement a bit of an edge in case they actually have to stop a civilian vehicle like this. We didn't find much info about the Explorer PI, but I believe it's the same engine that's found here.

[@matthewhartup941]

@@bryanmchugh1307 Thats BS. They are both rated 365 hp 350 torque. I own a 2010 sho and just bought an 18 explorer sport. The explorer weighs 4900 lbs. The SHO is 4225 lbs. Net weight and aerodynamics are the difference. Explorer sport is not "detuned".

[@greggnarcisse8479]

I have a Sport with 401 package, and paid nowhere around 60k. They seen him coming. The head rest video package is optional and is an extra 2k or more.

[@PRNTestDrive]

These prices are in Canadian dollars if that makes a difference.

[@james4454]

Great job with this review. Having owned this car for a while I can agree with you on many of your points. The footwell is my biggest gripe. I understand why but I hope this is fixed with the 2020 remodel. Interior gaps and misalignment of door panels is confusing. Rims for the sport model for 2018 are disgusting lol I love the car but it’s like come on Ford you could do better.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We're hoping they improve the build quality, the panel gaps were quite bad on this. We always notice things like that when filming, and the episode of TestDrive Spotlight coming out on Monday talks about panel gaps again. We try our best to paint a complete picture of these vehicles, with a mix of whats good and bad about each one. No vehicle is ever perfect.

[@teamilanovic1339]

All I hear as far as “extra” noise is the microphone rubbing against your jacket 🙄

[@PRNTestDrive]

Considering the microphone was separated from my jacket by being on the seat belt I find that hard to believe, but if you can provide us with a timecode where you saw/heard this we can look into it.

[@teamilanovic1339]

Perpetual Radio Networks 8:02 to 8:07 specifically. Happy to be of assistance :)

[@PRNTestDrive]

You can see the mic during that time, it’s the belt itself making contact with the jacket while going over a bump. One of the unfortunate side effects of our terrible Québec roads.

[@bbrewer609]

Your review is pretty bang on, I own a 17 Explorer Sport and agree with what you said. My one-year-old vehicle already has rust on the doors. Interior fit and finish is terrible. My passenger front and rear doors arent flush with the body they are sunk in 3/8th of and inch. QC is terrible for $60K.....Im looking at a Tahoe now.

[@PRNTestDrive]

That’s really bad if it’s already developing some rust! The price of this Explorer puts it into proper full-size SUV territory like the Tahoe, which I think makes more sense for buyers over this.

[@MeetTheGays]

Pricey! I personally prefer the Ford flex styling inside and out, but that's all personal preference. The Ford lineup is getting priced a bit to close to luxury cars! I have an Acura MDX and the explorer is priced uncomfortably close. That EcoBoost motor is great

[@PRNTestDrive]

We felt it was pricey at first too, the Explorer had always been a mid-size so we instantly were comparing it to the Mazda CX-9, but since it's made the jump up to a full-size the price is slightly more manageable. The Flex seems to be more functional though. If Acura uses the same interior from the 2019 RDX across their lineup, then the MDX would easily be the choice over this, and even for the 2018 model year the Acura's interior certainly feels nicer.

[@MeetTheGays]

Perpetual Radio Networks so would the explorer be in the same segment as an expedition, tahoe, or sequoia now?

[@PRNTestDrive]

In a way, but the Explorer is considered more of a Crossover SUV now, so the Flex or Traverse would be in the same segment.

[@805NAVE]

Sam Garcia I like the Flex interior better, my aunt has a Flex Titanium Edition, actually really luxurious.

[@CMH_1975]

Sam Garcia no, the Explorer is not in the same line up as a Expedition, Tahoe, or a Sequoia. Those are much larger vehicles.

[@mslg3148]

Yeah the left foot area is unnatural. Could use a redesign.

[@860GCTiesto]

I love locking my keys in Lincoln

[@dongshuowu3454]

No massaging seats in sports trim is a big down.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Might be something they're changing for the 2020 model year as the new Explorer is completely new from the ground up.

[@duanekeys]

Those are airbag seatbelts in the second row.

[@PRNTestDrive]

They absolutely are, we've had a few comments about that already.

[@duanekeys]

Also regarding the land rover simliarities: The development of the fifth generation Explorer was led by chief engineer Jim Holland, who was also a chief engineer for Land Rover; heading development of the Land Rover Range Rover (L322) 2005 facelift. (via wikipedia)

[@SwissPatriot88]

Haters can say whatever they want. It‘s a good looking SUV 👍🏼 But they really give them about 400hp

[@davidklimmek3192]

Best selling SUV in history so plenty ppl love em.

[@pureluck8767]

Canadians are so nice

[@PRNTestDrive]

I don't think we were overly nice with this car.

[@unmexicanhowieawwpreciousc3500]

LOL “cigarettes after sex”

[@noelsilva5381]

So why not plug it in another USB. Yes it has caps but it still sounds good. And remember it a American car so to a point alot of their cars are like this.

[@someguywithaford]

I have a 2019 Sport and I love its performance. However, this interior is just plain disappointing. It’s obvious to me all of the Explorers budget went into exterior design and features. So often more times than not, I drive my Focus instead because of its exciting interior design. Also I don’t know why ford puts the comfortable seats in the back of the car, it’s the same thing with my focus as well, I would rather have that comfort up front in the stiff riding Explorer

[@PRNTestDrive]

This era of Ford SUV interior was pretty meh. I do miss my 2018 Focus, the interior was nice and functional with plenty of space.

[@deusileneguedes2738]

Quanto custa

[@PRNTestDrive]

MSRP is $59, 829.00 CAD, we list it at 00:56

[@wilmersweigart6306]

This is a very strange review. The explorer is a very comfortable and nice suv. There is way to much personal opinion rather than just a good straight forward review.

[@PRNTestDrive]

But that's a review... if there's no opinion than it's just marketing for Ford.

[@ScottSellsSoCal]

It’s a midsize..... not full size. Good video though. These Explorers drive like such a larger vehicle... maybe that’s why you said it’s a full-size?

[@PRNTestDrive]

Check Wikipedia, the Explorer is now a full-size SUV.

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Perpetual Radio Networks but the mazda cx9 is few cm longer in lenght and wheelbase and still called midsize... Cof cof marketing i guess

[@PRNTestDrive]

We honestly have no idea how the segment classifications work here. The Buick Enclave got bigger for 2018 but dropped to the mid-size segment, even though the Traverse is still a full. We swore this was a mid-size until we started putting together the rest of the specs we needed to film and realized it's gone up a size.

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Perpetual Radio Networks maybe the average Ford client is more conservative and perceiced less worth a car called midsize instead of full size, you know what i mean, many people in North America prefer bigger cars as possible so they fell more confident (this happened even here but instead of lenght that is problematic for space, many cars are focused on height and small crossover between 400 and 425cm increase enourmusly popularity and numbers of models available in the last years)

[@PRNTestDrive]

That's definitely the case. We met another Explorer owner and one of the main reasons he wanted it was 'bigger = safer'.

[@KhrissyDaDon]

I just feel like this generation Explorer didn’t age good. It’s time for a replacement, but I heard we’re not getting a new Explorer until 2020.

[@PRNTestDrive]

I don't think it's going to hurt sales to be honest, it seems like buyers of the Explorer are crazy loyal to Ford, so chances are Ford is happy with the current volume they're selling and not worried about pushing a major update.

[@MrDjay1992]

I love my 2003 ford explorer as well as my 2017 ford explorer. When it's time for a new Vehicle I might get another explorer hahaha

[@sonyhk3824]

No komment, it's a...... Car. Thanks for the video Nile

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Sony H K yeah, there's nothing more boring than a mainstream SUV or minivan

[@sonyhk3824]

Tony x, agree with you 💯

[@PRNTestDrive]

We weren't overly impressed with it either, but we've got 52 weeks in the year and we gotta fill em up with something! We're always surprised with the cars that end up being popular here, the 2017 Hyundai Tucson was one of the first new cars we did that got decent views, along with the super base model BMW 320i.

[@sonyhk3824]

Perpetual Radio Networks, Mr Nile i don't mean the video it's great but i mean the car and all your information in all your videos very interesting and useful, so many thanks to you keep it up sir. Thanks again

[@PRNTestDrive]

Sorry also! We didn't mean we thought you didn't like the content, but we were agreeing with you that it really is just a car, nothing overly special.

[@COTTERO]

For god's sake, don't be lazy and take a minute to try the other seats. Just think that is great for this channel to have the chance of try the seats on camera with a big guy like you, a small host usually is going to say that the seat are O.K., so your opinnion will be very usefull.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We did. We said in this episode that the centre row seats were more comfortable than the front ones.

[@audiwankenobi361]

Perpetual Radio Networks ....I got a confession: im a big guy like you! and I would have liked to see you squeeze into the other seats too....man,I would've laughed WITH you,not at you.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We do try to film what we can, with some cars with more rear-seat features we'll film in the back, but for the most part with a car like this with essentially 0 features in the back we don't include it. We'll see what we can do moving forward though, we're always looking at ways to improve the show based on feedback!

[@COTTERO]

I'm sorry Nile, I mean try the seat on camera to have a visual perspective.

[@tnitron9750]

Footwell is tapered due to safety offset crash 5 star rating. This is still a 34k vehicle with way too many options in my opinion. Thats why the quality isn't Lincoln Continental ish.

[@twobanger21]

He keeps talking I about sport I utility. 99% of these things will never see dirt or grass under their wheels. And on snowy days, you will find them doing 20 mph in the left lane.

[@PRNTestDrive]

It's very true, few of them will, like most crossovers and SUVs sold today. They'll be used to get groceries and go to work.

[@bannymac]

Beautiful suv but it's not worth 60k plus it's not that sporty it's under powered to called sport, I think the sport trim is a knock off real not worth the money.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We don't see the value at this price point either, there's not a lot of full size crossover SUVs out there, but we weren't impressed. That being said, it's not like we're hating on Ford, we currently have the 2018 Navigator and the fit and finish is significantly better with it.

[@louisjames1062]

Looks like budget landrover discovery

[@PRNTestDrive]

That definitely seems to be the way Ford was going with this design, there's no doubt it copies from LR's designs.

[@louisjames1062]

Perpetual Radio Networks well as jlr was owned by Ford I wonder if there’s any existing development sharing

[@PRNTestDrive]

Probably not, but I thought I heard a rumour that the brother of the designer behind a lot of Aston Martin's cars is a designer at Ford, hence why the Fusion has a someone Aston-looking front grille. It's possible the designs are similar, but I doubt any Land Rover development went into the Explorer. I don't think Ford owned them long enough.

[@feizheng8706]

Louis James was

[@MrCarGuy]

Perpetual Radio Networks Interesting you keep saying this. The controversy was that Land Rover took elements from the Explorer. Just because JLR is a luxury brand doesn't mean designers copy from them.

[@dominicancash]

You have to be out of your mind to get this 60k plus paviment queen that is completely useless offroad , ill take a Grand Cherokee summit trail rated all day , with air suspension and that can actually do offroad

[@louisjames1062]

$60k wtf!!

[@KB-bh9hp]

Louis James 60k for a range rover look alike that's actually reliable that comes with a decent amount of equipment for 60k. Not bad.

[@PRNTestDrive]

$60k Canadian, but still quite expensive.

[@louisjames1062]

Puff the Magic Dragon those panel gaps are absolutely awful, they had better fit and finish in the 90s. And who wants a look alike?? That car looks as though should be half that price and the Korean alternatives cheaper better made and as well specced if not better.

[@KB-bh9hp]

Louis James I'll take panel gaps over shitty reliability.

[@louisjames1062]

Puff the Magic Dragon except Korean cars are also very reliable. As it happens I wouldn’t buy either, but that’s not the point. If the quality is that poor on the main part of your eye where you sit every day (the dash) what’s its like where you can’t see...

[@juliusjones1154]

Fastest SUV ever made. That's why police department everywhere used this SUV as a high persuit interceptor vehicle

[@PRNTestDrive]

I don't think it's the fastest by a long shot, but it certainly has the power to get it up to speed pretty quickly.

[@walih123]

Julius Jones fastest suv ever made? LOL not even CLOSE! This is a shitty ford you think it can outrun a bentley suv? A range rover? An Infiniti suv? A Jaguar SUV? Absolutely NOT...

[@PRNTestDrive]

Awesome argument.

[@LilRick96]

Julius Jones cringe

[@perlewitzaudio]

While it's not the fastest, it IS a very quick SUV for sure! But just don't forget about the 700+ hp Jeep Trackhawk that's out now. ;)

[@MB-mq5ed]

Not a Full Size SUV...More like a Crossover, built of a car platform.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Right, it's a full-size crossover SUV.

[@anthonybrown6074]

60k for an explorer please!

[@PRNTestDrive]

$60K Canadian, if that changes anything. We feel it's expensive too.

[@SuperBizalz]

3:33 - 3:45 - Yeah, that is the STUPIDEST most ANNOYING oversight!!! It really does grind my gears!!!!!! They really need to address this. Do you think they can fix it with a firmware update to the infotainment Sync3 system?

[@PRNTestDrive]

It should be something they can update, in theory. We drove the Navigator a couple weeks ago and kept our USB cables at home, relying completely on the built-in navigation which was quite good. If you can live without Apple CarPlay or Android Auto notifications, the Ford navigation system is pretty good.

[@SuperBizalz]

Perpetual Radio Networks I really hope they do update it. Ford’s oversight has made it so that I never use Apple CarPlay. I just go with Bluetooth. It’s just a shame. Thanks for the reply.

[@fahhad17]

last thing i would spend my 60k in ford suv.... why not RX350! READ HERE : im car dealer , I deal with lot of used car, 1. all for focus from 2011-2016 has tranny prob, 2.all ford truck has engine problem, 3. most of the ford car AND TRUCK HAS engine or tranny prob, thats why it come to ADESA auction because dealer cant sale those .... , 4. for any recall you go to ford dealer they will try to skip it at any cost ... i have proof in hand ,

[@PRNTestDrive]

The RX is technically in a different segment than this Explorer, but for the most part buyers aren't really interested about that. The RX 350 L would be the most comparable though since it adds the third row, so you're looking at an extra $9,000 over this. I agree there are certainly better options out there though.

[@hondafb6]

Turbo .You work at a dealer. Of coarse you will think the Ford's are unreliable because all you ever see is the bad ones.

[@TrollingSince1991]

Too bad is not a body on frame rwd suv no more

[@PRNTestDrive]

Everything's becoming a crossover now. The reality is the vast majority of buyers don't care how it's built or what the drivetrain setup is, as long as it looks like an SUV and has AWD.

[@davidii3895]

Way too expensive.

[@PRNTestDrive]

We think so too. Far better options to spend $60k.

[@fahhad17]

nail pls dont do this soul less commercial car review , pls do some nice ... Japanese or german

[@PRNTestDrive]

As much as we’d like to focus on classics only, we won’t survive as a channel. As we continue to grow and feature a wider range of cars we’ll have a better opportunity to narrow in on the ones that do the best here.

[@GENTILJEN]

First :)

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Jennifer Gentil second

[@PRNTestDrive]

Third?

[@Tonyx.yt.]

Found On Road Dead :D

[@FIGNAS83]

Fast On Race Day

[@dongertan3320]

True.

[@alexzabala2154]

Eats chevys poops smart cars

[@jeffreyjewell75]

These look like junk. For that price that is a total rip off. Hard pass here.

[@PRNTestDrive]

New one is much better, these should definitely be forgotten.

[@DaRealCiscoKid]

Wash your car bro.

[@PRNTestDrive]

Boo hoo, a car is dirty in the winter.

[@DaRealCiscoKid]

@@PRNTestDrive and a lazy person will be a lazy person, so lazy he doesn't even wash his car for a KZbin video. That's crazy lazy

[@DaRealCiscoKid]

@@PRNTestDrive but other than that. You had a great delivering pitch, covered alot of important things that a car salesman doesn't cover. Very informative video that's educational, interesting, and/or useful.