2021 Ford Explorer XLT REVIEW and TEST Drive

[@deranged731]

Great review! We bought a 21 XLT for my wife and we love it! The tech isn't up to par with the other MFG but I am good with that as it has more tech than our F150, LOL. It rides more like a truck too. It fits all of our kids, tows great, looks awesome and the price fit our budget. The rear bias, 4x4 works SO GOOD in the snow!!! Very impressed with the winter driving manors.

[@CarCoachReports]

Thanks for sharing your experiences

[@Getitright488]

Best review for this vehicle, thank you Lauren.

[@sandilemajiya7831]

I love the way the gear shift is designed.

[@cooling-t8l]

I have this same one I love it went from a Mercedes Amg and this is the best choice ever, lots of room drive exceptionally Great!!!

[@OffroadTV2023]

"bought this yesterday, I’m the happiest man alive"

[@CarCoachReports]

So glad you are happy with your new ride.

[@Saturdayz_In_The_Fall]

This? Over all the Korean and Japanese brands you chose THIS??🤦🏽‍♂️

[@Oakleyworld]

Me too, love it

[@connieh2999]

Love your car reviews! They are very thorough and thoughtful! You see the vehicle from all of the family members' viewpoints.

[@CarCoachReports]

I appreciate that!

[@marcusturner9896]

Nice review keep up the good work

[@CarCoachReports]

Thank you!!

[@charlesfoxjr.6254]

Great review! Thinking about buying one of these

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

My experience. Many cups of coffee and many trips to the dealer. Many "Oh, that's normal. They're made that way." Oh really? "Please hunt down all the rattles and squeaks! They're made that way?" Never again.

[@klasseact6663]

You should see the people going in and out of the plant, it's par for the coarse🤔 What did you replace it with?

[@VIDEOHEREBOB]

@@klasseact6663A Toyota. IMHO Toyota vehicles are of a different calibur. Toyota raised the bar. Truthfully, I want to like American cars, but the Japanese have us beat. Now I sound like Scotty Kilmer..lol!

[@klasseact6663]

@@VIDEOHEREBOB no problem Bob, I get it. I grew up in the D where you "have to" buy American but it's your money and you work hard for it and you buy what YOU want, period😉

[@acts2211]

i did find a loose screw under the drivers carpet rolling around for 1 year before i found it. fixed now. only noise is the tail bearing in the transmission.....waiting for recall to get it fixed

[@jcjbike]

@@klasseact6663 I'm sort of the same way. I grew up in the midwest and I really want to support American car companies, but have you seen the prices they are asking for this year? And I'm not just talking about this short term inventory hit where dealers are marking up the limited cars they DO have. I mean just the pricing is shocking. This reviewer talked about the explorer having "power." It's a 5,000 pound vehicle with a 4 cylinder engine and the other reviews I've watched are universal in their complaint the explorer doesn't have enough pick up. The highlander... the pathfinder... the traverse... the Durango... all come with 6 cylinders starting in the mid 30s. Ford, you can't get a 6 cylinder for under $46K. So as much as I want to support Ford (and have in years past) I can't pay more and get less. That's simply there to help their stock price and doesn't work for me.

[@acts2211]

Great view Lauren. Ty

[@CarCoachReports]

Thanks for watching! Much appreciated !

[@acts2211]

One of those things that I really liked about the Ford is the over the Airways updates

[@CarCoachReports]

Many brands a re offering that

[@acts2211]

@@CarCoachReports I suppose but not hyundai

[@CarCoachReports]

The higher trim level Hyundai’s do offer that

[@acts2211]

@@CarCoachReports I have 2020 limited santa fe OTA updates not available but maybe for 2021 model year?

[@CarCoachReports]

Yes for 2021.

[@bobdavis3357]

52k subs! Awesome

[@Co1eTrain84]

My wife has that spec except its the burgundy velvet color and it's a 2022. It's just waiting for delivery :)

[@CarCoachReports]

Fantastic choice! I hope she enjoys the ride. Thanks for your comment.

[@phuctong5628]

Why does the seating position look low 😢 or do you just make it lower? I saw that you need to lean up sometimes when driving

[@فيديوهاتمنوعة-ح2ث]

سيارات فورد من افضل السيارات الامريكيه اعتماديه وقطع غيار رخيصه

[@jrs9264]

Failed copy of a Hyundai from years ago. Santa Fe has far better warranty, engines, design, reliability, and quality control.

[@acts2211]

As I own a Santa Fe and an Explorer bang for the buck to Santa Fe is a better vehicle however the Santa Fe does not have keyless entry does not have a third-row does not have a power third row and doesn't have a 10-speed transmission things to consider

[@klasseact6663]

@@acts2211 what does that 10 speed transmission do for you exactly 🤔

[@jrs9264]

@@acts2211 i take your word on it. my advice is to start adding money every month to a separate repair fund, because when that short Ford warranty expires, you are going to need to use it. 🧐🤔😉

[@acts2211]

@@klasseact6663 depends what you use the vehicle for ie towing etc and if I am not mistaken the 10 speed has 3 overdrives

[@Getitright488]

I owed four Santa Fe’s and loved them all but you don’t compare apples for apples. If you want to compare an Explorer with a Hyundai’s counterpart, than you look for a Palisade. That is the right match. Yes, Korean cars have better technology but have softer suspension and if you plan on towing, Explorer is more robust. Also, Ecoboost 2.3 l is an amazing engine, have it on my Ranger, towing over 4,000 l s boat with no sweat. I personally think all today’s new models are very similar and is all down to a personal preference in small details.

[@bobdavis3357]

I would only buy the Explorer ST. The 4 banger is too small for such a heavy Rig, IMO👉 it's the same engine as the Ranger. But only more power. Drove the ST, Lauren.

[@CarCoachReports]

Yes - the Explorer ST is a blast!

[@bobdavis3357]

@@CarCoachReports indeed it is. It should have a GT option with the Mustang Bullit 5.0. But with 500 HP as opposed to 480.

[@bobdavis3357]

@@CarCoachReports Quickest and best Explorer ever built. Government Motors has fallen so far behind because of the non descriptor, Deep State CEO. She doesn't know a car from a cow.

[@jeffreyrigged]

the 2.3 actually is alot more powerful than the other brands v6s.

[@billsheehy1]

Can’t bring myself to spend that much money on a Ford. Ever

[@CarCoachReports]

There are many 3-row SUVs to choose from, we have reviewed them all.

[@reiversRus]

Owned the 2020 version, which is the same vehicle far as I can see. Worst vehicle ownership experience of my life. What an absolute lemon. Transmission failed 3 times in 18 months, spewing transmission fluid all over the road, and my driveway. Multimedia display replaced twice. Handled like a farm tractor. Acres of cheap hard plastic and faux leather is like the old vinyl seats I had in my first car, a 1981 Peugeot 504. On the upside 2.3l engine is pretty impressive for the big vehicle is has to move. Fuel consumption combined was 19.9 over 2 years, which is also pretty good. “When it comes to quality Ford builds a really good vehicle”…er no.

[@eyeofthetiger8287]

Liar !!!!!!!

[@klasseact6663]

When this redesign came out we checked it out at the Chicago Auto Show and the fitment of the interior it's was God awful 🙄 I'm not sure how ANYONE would buy this over a Palisade or Tulluride. I've been in the plant that builds these things and let's just say they're not exactly dressed to build cars and don't inspire me to think they care about anything other than their paycheck on Friday👈

[@CarCoachReports]

Its real wheel drive and better for towing.

[@klasseact6663]

@@CarCoachReports I completely forgot it's RWD based now, so it can tow that much more? That said, if your not towing and it's just a "mall crawler" it's a no-brainer...the Hyundai/KIA/Genesis group has you covered...on everything❗

[@jeffreyrigged]

i just bought one over a telluride. the fact that i was going have to wait 8-12 months on order and pay 10k over msrp is enough reason alone for me lol. ford i got 1500 under msrp and its about 8 weeks.

[@luvnepal7434]

I just brought 2022 xlt, i like it but noise is really loud. It even block your ears like back window is open

[@HankTheTank23]

I hate to say it, but I think the only reason to buy the Explorer over the Jeep Grand Cherokee L is for the ST, because that is a very impressive engine. The interior of the Explorer is a joke for the prices they charge. It just looks very cheap at pretty much all trim levels. You have spend more than $50k to even get real leather seats. The biggest head scratcher for me is why they didn’t update to Sync 4, as you pointed out. On the upper trim levels, you can get the wireless charger, which is located in an awkward position, but you still have to plug it in for Apple Car Play anyways. What’s the point of having a wireless charger then?

[@kjchicago1]

Nice Looking 2021 Ford Explorer XLT-Did you know that the Ford Explorer is also known as a cop car?

[@acts2211]

I believe that's sync3 v 3.4 system which is the same as 2020 I anticipate Sync 4 will be coming out in the near future that's already present in some of the other Ford vehicles

[@CarCoachReports]

Sync 4 is a needed update.

[@acts2211]

@@CarCoachReports agreed not sure if ford will release the conversion...to sync 4

[@cliffordlheureux5388]

I just boght the 2021 Xlt Ford Explorer with black leather moon roof and tow package . I paid 25 thousand with a traded in around 15 thousand. My explorer is star white and has 25 thousand miles on it and i bought it use. Do you think that was a good price or might of paid to much.

[@zanerad738]

Anyone know how to to get the digital speedometer back to the center? Currently it is sitting in the bottom right of the instrument cluster

[@cliffordlheureux5388]

Is the xm sirous radio a free option

[@jhollie8196]

Love my 2021 ST. However, did not like the price.. Had no choice, my 2019 was totaled by a person who did not want to stop at a red light.

[@CarCoachReports]

Drive safely please!

[@bobdavis3357]

Rear Drive based.

[@CarCoachReports]

Yes

[@bobdavis3357]

@@CarCoachReports It's a squeeze. And that stupid tablet thing takes up space that a guy of my size could use. Looks like a tumor growing out of a cyborg's head. But the ST is quick. And it handles excellent. Ford spent it's money well to sort out this chassis. Best handling US cuv made

[@TalismanPHX]

I'm sorry, Ford. A Telluride is a much better buy and has more space and tech inside... especially at $44K. I've spent several days in Hertz rental Exploders, and they've all had clunking transmissions.

[@CarCoachReports]

I'll give you that

[@carolsolomon-jenkins6438]

I have had two windows blow out in my Explorer.

[@raedkhmous1292]

Many reviewers checked the interior quality , unfinished business and not built up well

[@CarCoachReports]

Agreed, certainly a flaw

[@bobdavis3357]

Thumbs up

[@CarCoachReports]

Thanks

[@MegaMarlon0123]

The outside of this SUV looks basic as hell, too plain

[@CarCoachReports]

I'll give you plain - sadly

[@cmo8210]

This is the same company that owns the Detroit Lions 🦁 SMH

[@naar7192]

😢😢😢ugly design....what the heck happened FORD???

[@klasseact6663]

Boring...poorly put together...over priced AND the Hyundai Palisade and KIA Telluride exsist, no brainer! Your getting close to irrelevant like the Traverse Explorer, you had a run but it's just about over...Zzzzzzz

[@CarCoachReports]

Kia and Hyundai have really taken the lead.

[@eyeofthetiger8287]

No the don't, Ford is stil on first Place, then Toyota, then hyundai and far down Kia to be precise !

[@klasseact6663]

@@eyeofthetiger8287 Dearborn resident? We were at the Chicago Auto show when the Explorer had the refresh, 2019 IIRC and we pushed in alot of interior bits. Hyundai and KIA have what Ford doesn't...cars AND fresh styling every couple years AND a better luxury brand AND better tech and not to be cliche but better value and more standard equipment ❗️

[@paulm6481]

Cheap garbage. Stay away. Four cylinder turbo has to work hard and heat soak means it will have issues amd expensive turbo replacement. Noisy junk. Cheap interior. Get a Telluride. Her videos still way too long.

[@eyeofthetiger8287]

NOOOO Telluride !!!!!!