Avoid These Toyotas and Fords Like the Plague

Avoid These Toyotas and Fords Like the Plague, DIY and car review Scotty Kilmer. Toyota Highlander suv review. Ford Explorer review. The best new and used SUV to buy. Is the Toyota Highlander worth buying? Should I buy a Ford Explorer? Good new and used SUVs to buy. Should I buy a used Toyota Highlander? Ford Explorer reliability. Car advice. DIY car repair with Scotty Kilmer, an auto mechanic for the last 53 years.
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[@scottykilmer]

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[@ray1love1]

Scotty what do you think about the 2007 camry xle v6 would you buy one are stay away from it

[@rah.33m]

Scotty how’s your summer?

[@KCCC326]

The ecoboost is garbage right? I remember when they first came out you had to drop the motor our to change a sparkplug! I'm a logger and the ecoboost changed the Ford loyalty of many logging crews in my area.

[@muddyriverdogz]

I would like to see a head to head on the minivans

[@jameskeefe1761]

I don't know what could be in it for Honda to merge with a junk yard.

[@stephenspain9167]

A Highlander is like a good high school geometry teacher, boring as hell but shows up every day for 40 years and gets the job done. I drive a Highlander.

[@justintime8793]

Lol

[@elzorro8787]

I love my highlander. Nice to drive and so well thought out. Apart from its obvious reliability.

[@aceboogie8986]

Well said you truly have a way with words 👍👍👍

[@charleswood123]

I drive one too. Haha this is so on point

[@digalittle]

And our 2007 is our daily driver with 217,000 on the ODO.

[@ChessIsJustAGame]

2007 Highlander 4WD with 280,000 miles and still going strong. Remember: "Oh, what a feeling!" Yep, that's me.

[@robertc7531]

I hear nothing but good things about the 2007. I just bought one for family vechile aka wife and kids Got it in December has 180k on it but everything seems solid so far at least 🤞

[@Andy-im3kj]

I had a 06 highlander and man that thing was a beaut! Sucks that I lost her in an accident but she saved my life from an inattentive driver.

[@elzorro8787]

Might have it another twenty years. Lol

[@Kauffman578]

Yeah, but are the newer ones as reliable?

[@AcidFlash123]

85% of Ford Explorers made since 2000 are still on the road...the other 15% were able to make it home.

[@vincentfortnite713]

Our ‘17 Explorer is still going strong with no problems

[@jessefreeman4447]

2000 v8 going strong as well

[@Swordsman99k]

2004 V6 uhh.... sitting pretty on the driveway 😬😬😬

[@JayA-ir3it]

2006 v6 driving like brand new

[@hircine92h]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@q4life551]

Highlander is far more reliable. My 2008 highlander still runs great on factory original parts at 350k+ miles

[@elzorro8787]

Amazing vehicle

[@hajjdawood]

"Highlander is far more reliable." Source: Dude trust me

[@bwest-yq3uc]

You are doing something right...taking care of maintenance and using factory parts make a big difference.

[@jimsmith8797]

Jesus. How u put that many miles on it already

[@pmahardika8699]

@@jimsmith8797 he probably use the car for delivery jobs

[@nickknee3515]

Every time Scotty says to avoid this Toyota like the plague my heart skips a beat.

[@VintageCars999]

Well at least it was just one year, overall the Highlander is better than the Explorer which has problems with more of their year models.

[@eyepodoblivion1189]

@@VintageCars999 which year was it. I have a 2017 highlander and I thought he said it was alright. But I skipped through and maybe missed something.

[@VintageCars999]

@@eyepodoblivion1189 I think 2015 had some issues and I also read 2003 has the worst complaints. You could Google them and see but I think you are safe. Even if you did have the worst model year it all depends if your particular vehicle has those issues.

[@cb5110]

@@VintageCars999 it just not one years, it is more. yes Scotty is correct there are some years it was very reliable but some years they were not. Even the 2019 and 2020 have transmission problems.

[@dkenny8655]

My last 3 cars have been Highlanders and none have ever left me stranded. Undeniable quality and longevity.

[@sollazzoanthony3963]

Question ..."your last three cars.." can I ask why you got rid of them?. Also any serious problems..engine transmission etc? I'm in the market for a SUV, very hesitant..a lot $$$.

[@jeskerjames2938]

Seriously Scotty, the quality of these mini-documentaries is up there with TV quality. Like something you would see on History Channel or something. Great Job man.

[@MrSlywolfe]

I got a toyota highlander 2019 non hybrid because of you Scotty

[@robshaw2990]

We got a 2020 highlander non hybrid for the same reason. It has been a pretty impressive vehicle for the last year. Looking forward to many more years.

[@robshaw2990]

@@AD-sp5cv I plan on keeping it longer than 10 years and will never have the expense of having to replace a hybrid battery. Also never worry a day about having 2 systems to upkeep.

[@jdmforever5583]

You are a smart

[@spamemail258]

Explorer are safer

[@a.a.a.r5238]

@@AD-sp5cv Battery will die and must be replaced at some point. Later or sooner. This is the only reason that keeps me away.

[@jw3946]

I have a 2013 and 2018 Highlander. Both excellent vehicles and pull a 4000# boat with both. I was a Ford and GM owner in the past. I switched to Toyota’s as I had major reliably problems with my last GM and Ford vehicles.

[@jaa4742]

I had a 2001 Explorer Sport and my mom had a 2002, both were the 2 door smaller version and did not have the same problems as the larger Explorer of the same years. My cousin bought the 2001 and it is still going.

[@mida8261]

Keeping mental notes on what to buy and what to avoid when I buy my next used Toyota 20 years from now.

[@Kathleen67.]

lol

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Lol

[@danielmisgana2672]

Exactly lmao

[@realpilBMF]

Lol

[@knutron262]

I like old chunky SUVs because they were actual Sports Utility vehicle while basically all the new SUVs are just big luxury cars with a big trunk

[@Infoseek777]

Suv's are basically station wagons on stilts........

[@deepcow]

I loved my 1981 Ford F-150 with the 300 straight 6, but I went with Toyota since 1990.

[@elzorro8787]

Different times. Unfortunately ford, GM and Chrysler didn't keep up and became cheap and nasty.

[@jimholmes2555]

That 300 straight six was nearly indestructible, That is why Ford stopped making it.

[@CJColvin]

What was wrong with you're 81 F150.

[@GMCSir]

Purchased 2009 Highlander Limited with 125,000 miles in 1/2020 - made in Japan. Love it and still going strong with 134,000 miles. My son is a Toyota mechanic so that helps too just in case.

[@Therealestrunnerluda]

Lol you only drove 10k Miles?

[@AV-kc2ro]

Toyota mechanic? Those exist?

[@jsant24]

We chose the 2017 Highlander non hybrid. We’re very satisfied with it.

[@danb.709]

I loved my 94 explorer, perfect size for an SUV, super comfortable, and the worst problem it ever had was a faulty button on the dashboard. I wish I had never let it go.

[@paulcoenen7918]

I had a 1994 also , I liked the size, comfort and the 4.0 had good power and I got 24 MPG highway The bad , twice the cheap 4X4 system broke, once almost causing a serious accident, the overdrive stopped working at 180K Then at 200K a plastic idler pulley failed on the engine belt system causing catastrophic engine overheating and engine failure. It was my last ever Ford.

[@danski6694]

@@paulcoenen7918 most people don’t expect the cars to perform well at 200k miles.

[@Mkvine]

Still have my ‘96 explorer

[@longbow6416]

When Jurassic Park came out when I was 14: I WANT AN EXPLORER!! Never had a 1st generation but had plenty of excellent 2nd gens when I was older. Was always easy to work on when it had issues and cheap to find parts. Edit: given the 92-98 explorers were basicly Ranger powertrains, they were very reliable.

[@danielherrera3832]

Boufht a 2018 Highlander for my wife. We've had it a few months and it's been nothing but good to me.

[@Fedex52738]

Love your videos Scotty. Keep up the amazing work!!!!

[@Zombie_Potato]

Toyota highlander, that is what I recently purchased (2021 Platinum). I spent about a year researching for a car and watching Scotty's videos and determined that the Highlander is the best choice for its sexy exterior and interior appearance, comfort, naturally aspirated engine, technology, price and long term reliability as I'm planning to keep this car for 10+ years.

[@jasonlim4408]

A month ago, I had a Toyota Highlander as a rental car and I liked it a lot.

[@chrislipscomb4781]

Always bought Ford but I'm switching to Toyota, quality of vehicles are so much better!

[@JiTengful]

Should've got the 4runner 😄

[@notnooted]

i agree, ive had to rebuild my engine twice within the year.

[@elzorro8787]

There's no comparison

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@notnooted what engine? what vehicle?

[@valeriehancotte-galan4790]

Sad that we don't have pride in workmanship anymore. Really makes us look bad 😏

[@Washman-jw3hl]

Explorer always out sold hylander because the hylander owners rarely needed a replacement. You just drive them practically forever. The Explorer was a decent vehicle and rugged off road. And the town I wash cars in has a Ford dealership and man for a long time it was every other SUV we washed. A lot of town folk leased them also so they had a brand new one every 2 years.

[@phil4110]

We have the 2020 hybrid xle and I love the instant speed on the freeways as well as the cornering! Taking bumps and potholes like a champ to. She gets lots of compliments.

[@TexasNativee]

Afternoon Scotty! Always love the information from these videos, watching from Houston, TX. 💪

[@scottykilmer]

hello and thank you!

[@steveauston6020]

Had a 2000 Ford Explorer, 430,000kms. Original Engine and Transmission. Still ran great when I sold it. Best SUV I ever had. Good times!🤘🍻😂

[@jessefreeman4447]

V8 engine?

[@steveauston6020]

@@jessefreeman4447 I had the 4.0l V6 with the SOHC. Kept up on all the fluid services. A buddy had the 5.0l in his 98 Explorer. Had well over 300,000kms at that time

[@monicagross5131]

@@steveauston6020 I just brought one 5.4 it has 267.000 Iles on it t starts right up in good condition I pray it lasts

[@steveauston6020]

@@monicagross5131 Staying on top of the oil services will help👍

[@monicagross5131]

@@steveauston6020 thank you I will

[@joshuawolfe7526]

Scotty. Bought a 2016 Highlander new and love it. Have the issue with the radio you mentioned for the 2015, but found once I replaced my iPhone lightning cable that plugs into the radio’s USB port the issue went away. So glad to see you say it is one of the best years as I love the thing.

[@bjornironsides6474]

We had a 94 expLODER. I loved that thing! Red leather interior...whole thing was red inside lol

[@gregward8689]

I miss my 93, the longer we owned it the more I liked it. My wife recently sold it to a car restorer. We still own a 95 in running condition but I liked the 1st gen better.

[@SilverMuhaMan]

have a 2011 explorer 3.5l 211k miles still running like a dream

[@250GTOAJ]

Toyota Highlander due to Toyota's proven reliability. We own 4 Toyotas at present! 👍🇨🇦

[@ngo7156]

I love my 2015 toyota highlander xle with 46, 000 miles, it was my first car I bought brand new. I plan on keeping it for a long, long time. ; )

[@queenb0220]

Ford explorer!!..I have a 1999 mountaineer 4.0 with 265,000 miles a 2004 xlt 4.0 explorer with 288,000 miles and another 2004 eddie bauer 4.0 with 286,000 and just came back from Florida from Indiana pushing 90mph the whole way!!! That's 2000+ miles!!

[@GoonieLord]

1992 Ford Explorer was a beast

[@PhillyDee215]

Both new seem pretty decent but if u going used go Toyota😎

[@charletfoster8917]

👍🏿

[@PhillyDee215]

@@charletfoster8917 4sure💪

[@samthesham459]

Definitely.. Go with Toyota.

[@samthesham459]

And the old saying Ford = Fix or Repair Daily couldn’t be a more truer statement out there.. Everyday coming home from work I had to stop by AutoZone and buy more crap to keep it running.. 😳😳😂

[@PhillyDee215]

@@samthesham459 🤦‍♂️🤣

[@kenmeade7817]

I had an explore for a while worst car ever bought. Then 02 Hilander was probably the best car I ever bought. Now driving 08 Hilander limited, and love it. Explorer was four-wheel-drive that did not work. Hilander’s are all wheel drive and work great on the hills and dirt roads towing trailer with heavy loads.

[@qkelly6239]

My family owns a 2007 highlander v6 everything works and feels sturdy with over 205,000 miles

[@KyaniMosaic_Crone]

Toyota Highlander is our favorite because we had a Ford Explorer back in Jan 2006 when we were moving from the East Coast to Denver & U-Haul REFUSED to rent to us. Claimed this was due to the massive amount of Explorer roll overs & that Ford had not only blamed Goodyear but had also blamed U-Haul anytime it happened to occur when someone was towing a U-Haul. We ended up having to rent a Ryder truck AND a tow package so we could tow our Explorer behind the rental truck. If not we'd have had to sell our Explorer because I had broken my leg in multiple spots & couldn't drive, my husband had to. So yeah, Highlander for personal accountability & the fact that knock on wood it's never left our daughter and grand kids stranded

[@verdantia]

How do you make these videos,editing so much time hard work. Ty scotty

[@ericgrau123]

I love our 2013 Explorer. It's been perfect.

[@johnnichols9056]

Thank You Scotty! I'm in the market for one of these vehicles now and found it informative. I live in the Midwest where a true 4X4 is a must in the country. Have an older Ranger 4X that's not really a true 4X more like rt rear left front drive no good in the slick stuff and no longer need a pu truck.

[@billsmith360]

There is a real problem when people accept $40,000+ for a car or truck unless it is a work truck or high line sports car

[@dcarts5616]

100%

[@danielmisgana2672]

The argument for the hybrid is in saving money on gas, but it’s a fair criticism. Personally I’d either go fully electric or fully gas powered. Less can go wrong, even on reliable models.

[@mrjth10000]

Willing to bet there is still more 5th generation explorers in auto shops than 1st generation highlanders

[@bwest-yq3uc]

I would not take that bet, I would lose.

[@northdakotaham1752]

Have both the 2010 and 2000 Explorers. Both are Limited package and have V8 engines. The 2010 rides alot better and has about 90 hp more than the 5 litre pushrod V8. I still like my 2000 however bc it is more solid built, more simple maintenance. Gauges and buttons are more user friendly.

[@TeijoKhanfan]

Have a good weekend Scotty!

[@scottykilmer]

thanks you too!

[@jim6807]

I have a tuned Explorer ST.. Let me just tell you.. fast!! The 3.0 is solid.. Transmission is questionable but I don’t own vehicles very long so not a huge concern. To each their own 🤷‍♂️

[@colin6769]

Have one 2 , tuned by Calibrated Power out of Chicago .... 100hp+100tq ... Loved it b4 , love it even more now. Also have Edge CTS3 monitor to keep track of eng & trans. Like u say engine very good. Trans issues are due to "thrashing" -- This one gonna last me a long time.

[@jim6807]

@@colin6769 give zfg racing a try best tuner out there for the ST. I have a 5star tune right now for 93/e50 it’s fast but ZFG really knows how to tune the transmission the best. Really want to upgrade the fuel pump to run e85

[@colin6769]

@@jim6807 I'll have a look at em tnx. Actually quite happy with 500/515 and my fuel supply here is limited pretty much to 91 and no high Ethanol , but the trans somewhat concerns me, tho the Calibrated Power tune has much improved it but one can't be too careful with these multi-speed high tech trannys. The Edge CTS3 is great for monitoring (everything). I'll do an intercooler upgrade next.

[@jetscream53]

Our 2012 Highlander has had no major issues, bought in 2013 with 11k miles. V6 AWD model. Radio volume works but a little flaky, overall the best vehicle we've owned. We even took it to Pikes Peak. Considering a 21-22 Highlander to replace it. Amazing ride when new and still good. Michelin tires help that.

[@northidahoguy5549]

I liked it better when the Explorer was a trim package on the Ford trucks. We had a ‘72 Ford F100 Explorer 4x4 with a 360 V8, 4 speed in mustard yellow, when I was a kid. My second favorite truck my dad owned back then.

[@northdakotaham1752]

I still have a 77 F150 with the Explorer package. Two wheel drive with 400 cubic inch V8. Rides very smooth! Better than my Explorers.

[@CJColvin]

Whats you're first favorite truck then.

[@andrewmeehan6151]

Love the first generation highlander and the new one!

[@PowerPuffBhoy]

Scotty I bought a 2020 Explorer back in January, The AC went out after 6 months and Ford took a week to figure out what was wrong with it and fix it.

[@pb39374]

Funny because I bought a new 2021 Explorer Limited in March of this year. In May, when I started to use the AC, it was blowing cold air only on the passenger side. Took two separate trips to the dealer and about 10 days total for them to figure it out. Plus they do not have enough loaner cars to give out. We had leased 5 Honda Pilots in a row (every 3 years starting in 2005). We decided to switch it up and go with the Explorer, we kinda regret it. Though, the Explorer is a very good looking vehicle.

[@toronado455]

That's precisely the type of problem that I would prefer to avoid.

[@jamesmedina2062]

@@pb39374 why not buy Hondas?

[@hadleycontractor496]

I had a super duty where the ac did not work correctly. They said it was fine I told them I have other trucks This one is wrong,They told me it was because the truck was a dark color (blue vs silver). It was a pita to talk to them to fix. Eventually got the manager who knew I was a business with several trucks. And magically the ac was substantially warmer than should be. Dealerships lie thorough their teeth. It’s a joke

[@toronado455]

@@hadleycontractor496 Told you it was because it's a dark color! What a bunch of nonsense. I'm sorry that happened to you!

[@petergriffen4361]

I had a 2000 explorer v 6. I bought it used with 125,000 miles had it . Never had any major repairs best vehicle I ever owned, it finally died though , but it lasted 10 years and had 280,000 in the end!!

[@chrissynowiec2109]

2016 Highlander. My wife has one and we love it. Planning on a 20 year + vehicle.

[@gregholmes-brown5628]

This is S tier content Scotty. Love this channel!

[@nickk4010]

I have a 2002 Toyota Highlander 1st Generation and I'm keeping it forever. Only 121k miles and runs and drives like new. It also looks great. I use it with the seats down and haul more stuff than most of these show trucks, while still getting decent MPG at 18-20 average. Leather seats, looks good and is easy and fun to drive v6, these things are amazing if you are looking for an affordable mid size suv

[@rickyd8410]

I owned an early 2000s explorer in 2014 when i was 18/19 years old. I liked it fine and was just happy to have a vehicle. The tranmission went out though and wasnt worth the money to fix. In 2016 I got a 2005 Tacoma and drove it with no issues and I still have it today. My husband and I upgraded my daily driver to a 2017 Highlander a couple of days ago though since we are having our first of hopefully many babies and wanted a family vehicle. I love American brand vehicles but I really trust Toyota to make something good and long lasting.

[@johneastwood4852]

Scotty will always be a legend.

[@EvenRookiesCanWrench]

If you can find a 1st gen Explorer, get one. The engine is solid. Truck is bulletproof and great for off-road

[@alialabbas1982]

I have ford explorer 2008. It has 155k miles and still runs great.

[@jeffkernen1554]

I have 2008 Mountaineer with 155k and it also runs great.

[@alialabbas1982]

@@jeffkernen1554 good for you 👍🏻

[@samhardy2038]

It should!

[@bwest-yq3uc]

2019 Highlander Limited....been running great. No problems. Just keep up with the maintenance. I change the oil tween 4k and 5k miles. Plugs at 60k miles. Enjoyed the video Scotty sure keeps turning them out. No sure how many people are in the background assisting in these videos. Who does the research, etc? Interesting to know.

[@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294]

There's definitely somebody else doing the writing on these, which is fine. Evidence of it is sometimes Scotty's pronunciation of a word is off, like he's reading a word he would not normally choose himself.

[@cameronferazzi2555]

Gotta commend you for using “tween”. Whether intentional or not, its awesome and im using it now.

[@eeyyaakk6801]

Obviously his son. For years now. Unlikely Scotty is the one putting up THICK (thicc) pics.

[@f.f.s.d.o.a.7294]

@@eeyyaakk6801 Yes, the memes are definitely current.

[@realpilBMF]

He always pronounces hybrid “hybread” in all of his regular videos where he’s just talking and repairing a car. I think he writes these scripts himself. Maybe someone from his old tv show helps him do the graphics.

[@sandyseibelhager7131]

We purchased an "04 Highlander this year with 180,000 miles. So far, no problems except for needing a wheel bearing replaced when we bought it. We love it.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

As much as I like the rwd explorer I’d take the Highlander or Lexis RX over everything else on the market. Honda and Acura are solid choices too.

[@edwarddesoignie1396]

I had some early (‘92 - ‘96) leased Explorers with V-8’s that I loved. You could stomp on the accelerator pedal on the highway on-ramp and get into in-city Interstate Highway traffic with ease.

[@masongama3096]

Hey Scotty, I finally listened but not after I had spent $2500 replacing an oil pump on my Sierra 1500 Crew Cab with 164 000 KM on it. Six months later check engine light came back on and all the GM dealership where I've always serviced the truck since I bought it with 53 000 KM was to clear the codes and use thicker oil to maintain oil pressure. I got rid of that lemon and moved on to something reliable and slick. I got a 2018 Ford F150 FX4 V8....what an amazing drive and thanx for the words of wisdom 🙌 😀

[@gyrene1966]

how do you determine which injector needs replacing, tnx

[@ShubhamPatel-vt9rw]

Hi Scotty! I recently bought an '07 Lexus LS460 with only 40K miles on it. I got it inspected before buying, and has front strut, control arm & TPMS sensor issue. Should I keep the air suspension or replace it with coil one?

[@octavian7789]

Dude these daily uploads. 4 videos per 24, cant even keep up with them, keep em coming

[@honorisgone]

Proud owner of an 03 explorer with the 4.0l. Bought it at 130k miles for $250 because the transmission was going and that's what scrap value was at the time. 50k miles later and I haven't done anything with the transmission except learn to coax it into 2nd gear with the gas pedal. It's my work truck and regularly carries 1000 lbs of tools and a 3500lb trailer. I've also done some light off-roading and no matter how bad the roads get with snow and ice I always make it to the job, and having a true 4x4 with actual low range comes in handy for pulling trees down. I can't speak to the Toyota but I don't think comparing a full framed SUV to a unibody crossover is a fair comparison.

[@laurenceperotti9967]

2016 Highlander AWD bought 2yrs ago only putt 10k miles so far love it

[@danielmisgana2672]

My brother’s got my mom’s 2007 highlander. Mom used it as a work truck for 7 years since new, it drove up and down the east coast as well - went from Toronto to Miami in that thing with the whole family in tow. She gave the highlander to my brother at 200k miles. No mechanical issues at all. My brother shipped the highlander to Dubai where he too used it for business. He drove that thing in a dust storm. Besides minor suspension issues, no problem with the car. 300k miles. He brought it back home to the states 3 years ago after he got married. He bought a new 2018 highlander for the family, and to this day he removed the rear seats and uses that 07 highlander as a work truck. The odometer froze at 350,000 miles. Still runs like a dream. Legendary truck.

[@NoOne-oe3co]

Oh the days when Ford still cared! Miss those days. Highlander is just great

[@davidhoulden5791]

If I was buying a new one I would buy a Highlander however I still love my 2009 V8 Explorer, 200k and still in great shape.

[@amychiang2138]

Hi Scotty, will you please suggest or recommend if the new Toyota c-hr car made in Japan is a good buy?

[@jaymase3735]

Those 3rd gen Explorers and Sport Tracs with the V8's were an excellent overall vehicle. One of Ford's best shots at making a solid all-around vehicle.

[@PD_Swag]

7:30 I heard that Toyota is going to discontinue the Sequoia in a year or two. Maybe the Grand Highlander is going to take its place? 🤔

[@blaakrose]

The first generation Ford Explorer was anything but aerodynamic

[@cdos9186]

I've seen plenty of 3rd generations and some 2nd generations, but seriously I have never seen a 1st generation as if all the 1991-1994 models have disappeared sadly.

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@cdos9186 cash for clunkers ate up a lot of them.

[@cdos9186]

​@@northdakotaham1752 Just about cried when you said that. I get so upset every time I hear someone mention that terrible program, and I'm sure tons of people refuse to acknowledge that program even existed or don't even know about it. I actually cried watching that Explorer die wondering is this the reason those vehicles are so hard to find and so many others now. Was cash for clunkers a worldwide thing?

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@cdos9186 cash for clunkers was an Obama scam. Only in the U.S....I think the Explorer was the highest number vehicle turned in during that program. Alot of good used, still serviceable vehicles destroyed for no reason at all other than politics.

[@CJColvin]

@@northdakotaham1752 I know brother and it broke my heart.

[@CindyNeumann4726]

I enjoyed the whole video, but I was waiting for you to mention the Ford Explorer Sport Trac. I’ve got a 2008 model and would love to get your opinion on my truck. It is about to turn over to 100,000 miles. I’m within 350 miles till it turns over. What will happen to the odometer? Will it say 101,000 and keep counting? I love your videos, keep em coming. I’m a subscriber and also think you’re really cute. I love your shades, you’re the coolest. Thank you. Cindy

[@jazminemorales-garcia8957]

Evening Scotty!! My parents own a Ford Explorer & I’m hopefully going to buy a highlander soon. 👍🏽

[@elihernandez330]

Yeah get the Highlander. 10spd ecoboost explorer is crap. The rest of ford's quality is really hitting the fan these days.

[@classic287]

I drove one of those the other day, and I love it. I'll be getting one in a few months 👍

[@ericmangum2318]

Traded in a 2020 Explorer for a 2021 Highlander. It’s not even close Scotty. The V6 and 8 speed is soooo much better than the 10 speed and ecoboost 4 cylinder in the Explorer.

[@lotus956]

Your first mistake was getting a 4 cyl in a suv

[@petersonanson4300]

I owned the second generation Explorer and I loved it. The only thing that the seats were not comfortable. I test drove the Highlander and loved it even better.

[@poolmotorrepairguyFL]

The Florida pool pump motor bearing repair guy approved ! that was good info Scotty

[@jimtaylor2715]

Scottie, please your thoughts on Toyota Yaris cars,known to be very good out here in Australia.

[@run2fire]

I bought a 2009 Explorer used. Had it 9 years. It was decent. But replacing wheel hubs were costly and the front seats head rests on long trips were uncomfortable. But had decent pickup (4.0L) and gas mileage. Also the turning radius was better than my 2020 4 Runner.

[@esketitethan9679]

I am running close to 300k miles on my 05 Highlander and it still drives like new!

[@Kauffman578]

Nice, don't sell it!

[@jmt1887]

I bought my 2015 highlander secondhand. It has been a year. So far so good. I wish I had watched Scotty’s channel earlier. Before the highlander, I bought Ford Focus brand new. My clutch and transmission got replaced 3 times during 5 years. Very frustrating with Ford.

[@paulkelly6535]

I like the highland hybrid 2021 have there been problem that you know of with these?

[@drivinginthedcbaarea]

Currently? Highlander. Tho ten years ago I would have said Explorer.... I love that 2011 gen.

[@donosprey8754]

Highlander for sure. My entire family drivers Highlanders so I made sure my first ever vehicle was a Highlander

[@DarrenLinc]

I bought a brand new 2015 Ford Explorer Limited and it spent a total of 6 months in the shop in the two years we owned it, many paint problems, problems with the battery, problems with a noisy sun roof, problems with the windshield fluid sensor, and many of the problems the dealership had to fix multiple times. So, I traded it in on a 2017 Highlander Limited Hybrid and haven't had a single issue since. I will never buy another Explorer again.

[@Tacompton425]

Have a 2007 Highlander and loving it. Picked up a few years ago. No issues.

[@Tacompton425]

Even pulled several heavy trailer loads over Homestake pass and no issues. 2wd.

[@eliphillips9691]

I’m a big GM guy so the Ford Explorer is my favorite out of the two. I have a 2011 Ford Edge. My complaints are rust and paint. Besides that any other problems were fixed by recall. Gotta love 🇺🇸 whips. Car drives like it’s brand new though NGL.

[@tcnthecarnations1876]

Hello Scotty! The second generation highlander has a 3.5l 2gr-fe engine. Producing 270hp , with 5peed auto transmission . And so far it’s the best highlander.

[@rickeylee2820]

I’m liking the 2010 and 2011 Ford Explorer. I’m considering buying one since I drive a 2002 Ford Taurus.

[@ralphl8055]

Scotty you stop short how about the 2019 Highlander just curious.

[@martinndaini6610]

Great Powerful message inspiration now to all new driver and non driver to know things now.

[@fernandorangel4679]

I remember the first car my parents had in my childhood was a blue Ford Explorer, I was genuinely sad and gave it my respect for serving my family when we put it in the junkyard

[@YA-ee9zf]

Coming from experience any car can get mechanical or electric issues even if you maintain it correctly and even if Scotty recommends one it doesn’t necessarily stop the car from breaking down. Best thing to do is see your area availablility off parts and how easy you can fix them if they break down. My brand new Toyota broke down and it has no turbo and is standard with low mileage it’s now under warranty being fixed.

[@mazenf11]

You hit the nail on the head

[@themostsecretscience6409]

Excellent advice.

[@ronton9122]

I am quite happy with my 98' Ford Exploder

[@steveauston6020]

There Excellent! Good year👍

[@ronton9122]

@@steveauston6020 thank you

[@someguywithaford]

Well, my 2019 Explorer Sport has been doing pretty well after 3 years of existence. No problems to be stated, but I will say if you’re looking at a Gen 5 Explorer, 2011-2019, they are gas guzzlers for the engines they have. My Explorer’s EcoBoost V6 has a combined mpg of 18. But if you’re towing or driving spiritedly, expect that to drop down to about 11 mpg. This also applies to the Duratec V6.

[@jeffreysantos9070]

We love your channel Scotty 👍