How Ford Botched Its Explorer Relaunch

[@chimrichalds1422]

15:40 long and only 30 seconds of it are why it screwed up the launch......ford tried changing to much at once...saved you 15 minutes.

[@Ranveer_Singh_sangha03]

Thats right

[@utmark07]

Thank you

[@Luther_Luffeigh]

You’re the real MVP

[@moeanthony9308]

Spoiler alert

[@KnightXV]

Actually that Chicago Explorer plant has major personnel problems and needs to be shut down for good and vehicle relocated to another plant

[@GrimYak]

10:00 minutes on and still not clear how Ford botched the launch.

[@GrimYak]

@oneviwatara this report felt like the reporter was doing a book report and the teacher said you need 1000 words. So he just went around and around trying to fill it up. I understand what they are saying about multiple changes at the same time but there wasn't really any specific items like wad it quality control that failed? Was it worker training? Was it a broken design? Was it a part failure?

[@keyroncampbell]

Changed too much too fast ....

[@GrimYak]

oneviwatara that’s exactly my point, the video doesn’t even go into any of these things at all. It just said they botched it, changed a lot too fast but what is the cause? Too many words when they could have just said what were the issues and possible culprit of the chicago plant having low quality control. That simple.

[@mikegarmer7173]

I also wondered how long it was going to take the land the plane, 15 minute video that could have been consolidated to under 5 minutes or simply "Changed too much to fast". Yikes.

[@lairdriver]

The vehicle has mechanical issues

[@ProjectAdditive]

Clicked on this and saw a Volvo advertisement before it started. Perfect.

[@ElectronicYouth]

@Squirmin Herman the one eyed German New Volvos are terrible.

[@ElectronicYouth]

@Squirmin Herman the one eyed German I still trust Ford more. Volvo is owned by a Chinese auto company and has nothing to do with the original Volvo. Transmissions on newer Volvos are insanely unreliable.

[@theactivecoconut6077]

@Squirmin Herman the one eyed German Honestly they're just as bad now, perhaps even worse than Ford in reliability. Volvos aren't the bulletproof cars they used to be.

[@abhisheksahu664]

I got a xc40 ad

[@ElectronicYouth]

@Squirmin Herman the one eyed German wait are you saying VW as in Volkswagen?

[@DANLAROCA-dx9gk]

This stuff happens all the time in new cars. Never buy the first year of any model vehicle that is new or refreshed, wait until the bugs have been worked out and recalled.

[@CocoTaveras8975]

DAN LAROCA Well said 👍👍

[@VictorRodriguez-cg1kg]

You nailed it pal

[@JohnAgustinScuderia458595]

Except if it's Japanese mostly but here in the Philippines there were a few new models that had bugs so you can never tell. Well said.

[@ecoRfan]

Hopefully they can iron out all the production issues and not be so prohibitively expensive.

[@victorlaguna9003]

I completely agree, however a lot of the same problems persist throughout a model's years.

[@RhinoXpress]

Ford was stupid to get rid of their entire sedan market in north america. the fusion and focus were still selling well. They should have at least kept those two cars around. Not everyone wants a crossover or suv.

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

Yes, it's like they want to commit suicide.

[@radekw708]

they prolly bring those back as ev only

[@stinkycheese804]

Or they were wise for seeing the writing on the wall with ever increasing fuel economy standards that can't be met without reliability issues too. Clearly ford is just focusing on its forte which has always been the Explorers, Escapes, and Pickups. That's not all bad if it allows more engineering time to be put into them. I'd be more upset if Toyota stopped making Corolla or Camry, a wise buyer would pick those if they just want a long term ownership sedan.

[@Bartonovich52]

This is history repeating itself. Recession in full swing and people are going to dumping these for tiny fuel efficient cars.

[@tescomealdeals4613]

Not really, Ford was making tons of money from their SUVs but was losing money from their cars. So they did what any intelligent company would do an cut their losses before the situation became dire. This is why GM had to be bailed out in 2008, because they had lost cause syndrome and tried to preserve their failing brands. This is why Ford is the only of the Big Three who didn’t need to be bailed out by the USA, because they are smart and willing to make sacrifices where it matters.

[@bblwarrantydepartment981]

Video starts at 8:00

[@Ukrainianification]

$60k for explorer is way too much in my opinion. I always think about maybe picking up an American brand but then go with Japanese alternative for my piece of mind. I drive explorers at work all day and get no satisfaction out of it.

[@angelgjr1999]

EXACTLY. Why would anyone pay double for a lifted fusion? That’s all it is. A lifted car. Not like the old school truck based body on frame explorers like back in the 90s. At that price range, you’d be better off getting a Lincoln.

[@danichicago9140]

$60k is Lexus gx460 top trim $. A vehicle with an average 300k mile trouble free lifespan and a premier 4wd setup.

[@TheBananaStrangler]

Dani Chicago Oh God, the only thing the Explorer has in common with a Lexus is that they both have four wheels. The craftsmanship and reliability is SO much better on a Lexus that it’s laughable. To be fair, the only thing the Explorer has over the Lexus is the exhilaration of driving the twin turbo EcoBoost. That thing is an animal, but I wouldn’t expect a 300K lifespan out of it though.

[@bryanrmcf]

A Lexus SUV is very sleek and elegant compared to a Ford lol

[@samadahmed7804]

Are you a cop?

[@daveromanyshyn1170]

It's embarrassing that Ford quit the car business in the US to focus on SUVs and their most recent models have been criticized by the press. Hyundai and Kia, still building cars, come out with the Pallisade and Telluride, both of which blow the Explorer out of the water. 😑

[@Anomize23]

Dave Romanyshyn dont forget toyota that has the biggest lineup of SUVs and cuvs as well as sedans.

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Anomize23 YEP 👍👍

[@daveromanyshyn1170]

@@Anomize23 Yep. Everyone except the domestics have enough long-term sense to keep cars around.

[@andrewwhite103]

They made shxtty products and refused stand by them they will b cancelling other vehicles soon

[@mikehandy101]

HYUNDAI AND KIA ARE POS

[@RobertVinet]

Should have called it a Mustang.

[@92camarors98]

Robert Vinet absolutely not

[@alb12345672]

@@92camarors98 Explorers shared exact powertrains with mustangs since the 90s.

[@angelgjr1999]

alb12345672 My 1999 Explorer V6 was faster than the v6 automatic convertible mustangs at the time. No joke.

[@konstantindufnik696]

@@92camarors98 it was a joke

[@lukerinderknecht2982]

😅

[@andrewwhite103]

The biggest problem with the new explorer is the price there is absolutely no reason why it schould b more expensive then any of the other competitors

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

You can say that about any new car.

[@andrewwhite103]

Andrew you can say that about some other cars but suvs such as the palisade and the telluride are not overpriced

[@meatman1914]

I think price is a bit higher than normal but when I test drove the explorer I felt it drove better than the competition

[@F117DJS]

They call it supply and demand... it’s called not giving options for lower spec vehicles. Forcing you to buy systems that you don’t need.

[@Andrew-zv4fm]

@@F117DJS and that is the problem. Some standard features are things we don't need.

[@kevinbarry71]

Ford is in the middle of a turnaround? I have been hearing this stuff, literally, for more than 35 years

[@DieselDork11]

Kevin Barry ahhh better than GM or Chrysler

[@kevinbarry71]

E B g perhaps, but that isn't really saying much

[@ecoRfan]

Yet they are sure to botch it up

[@flyer2359x]

Ford was actually doing decent it seemed quality wise from 2010 to about 2012/13 and it's been downhill again ever since.

[@StupidDummyIdiot]

@@cn2673Stock price of the manufacturer isn't really high on my list of criteria when shopping for a vehicle.

[@92camarors98]

it went from a fully off-road capable suv to a soccer mom car

[@289cobra9]

NJ Car Guy It’s what people want.

[@forresthodge1024]

I wouldn't go that far. First gen Explorers had an undersized Dana 35, smallish tires, unexceptional ground clearence and few even had a limited slip rear diff (it was optional, but not many people ordered it.) It''s always been a mall crawler.

[@juanmanuelpenaloza9264]

That's the definition of a Sport Utility Vehicle.

[@jaguarfacedman1365]

The 1st gen had

[@compassbrian]

Austin nah, cops too. Hate seeing explorers on the interstate.

[@JeffNipp]

Terrible feature. 8 minutes in to a report about a "botched launch" before the first word about any launch issues. And then we just get a list of two recalls. What for? How did that alter customer demand? We don't know. How is this connected to sales at all? Was production delayed such that no vehicles were available for sale? Are they sitting unsold on the lot because of quality issues? We don't know. We just know that there was a botched launch. We know, because CNBC tells us. Over and over. "Botched launch". But no explanation. I'm kind of amazed that so much research and work went into a report about this and the one core issue of the entire thing never gets explained. The title is "how Ford Botched Its Explorer Relaunch". If you are going to headline a report like that, you at least have to explain that one thing - how Ford botched its explorer launch. Simply stating that the launch was botched over and over doesn't actually tell me *how* ford botched the launch, which is ostensibly the entire reason for the report. I know they had two recalls. I know they had to redo the entire production line. I know they changed the entire platform all at once. So at least those are things that contribute to botching launches. But what the heck happened? Did they intend to produce 500k cars last quarter and only made 300k? Or did they make their target number of cars and scare off their customers by having a poor product? Because those are two very different things. One just means your return is delayed. The other might mean you've screwed your entire brand and the company is in trouble.

[@baronvonjo1929]

I wish american brands made reliable vehicles instead of us consumers playing the guessing game. And then just deciding to go with a honda or Toyota.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Aryrix 1 after owning a Toyota, there’s no way I’d buy an American vehicle again.

[@tbesoto7512]

American brands only care about there investors and stocks

[@rockandroll4689]

Aryrix - I don't know what you are talking about. We have SIX Fords and have had way less repairs and expense than our neighbors who own Toyotas. I'll stay with Ford for always. I don't know about GM but Ford is AWESOME.

[@7SlicesOfPizza]

@@rockandroll4689 Anecdote. the data shows Ford is not reliable as mazda,toyota,hyundai,subaru,kia,nissan,honda... pretty much any japanese, korean auto manufacturers

[@Molecan]

Luis Bolanos Tacoma is #1 selling, longest lasting mid-size truck. Colorado and Ranger are on par with Ridgelines.

[@DMETS519]

3rd quarter sales were low because nobody wanted to buy the old leftover 2019's and the volume sales leader "XLT" trim was just trickling in. It was mostly expensive "Platinum and ST" versions being released first. The 4th quarter had a bunch of XLT's finally hitting dealership lots.

[@byronchavarria4954]

I Bought An XLT

[@byronchavarria4954]

Because Platinum And ST Has Active Park Assist 2.0

[@evolved326]

I love CNBC. Reporting with so much detail on such niche categories without bias.

[@darlgearhart988]

Lol without bias? Don't be ridiculous.

[@reymoneytalks974]

Maybe with strong bias

[@77Treasurehunter77]

It's less biased than a lot of other sources but still biased. It also gets some of it's videos really wrong. Especially the ones about video games, which the gamers BLASTED for being really wrong! kzbin.info/www/bejne/fZfdpaSnnNt9iK8

[@austing4321]

@@darlgearhart988 With cars??? Not really...

[@MCTogs]

Yeah there's no way this isn't sarcastic

[@playtimewitheddy]

People can’t afFORD these suvs anymore.

[@KonohazFinest]

🏌️ and a miss

[@AwkwardYet]

Only people with bad credit because ford financial won’t finance to poor credit score holders

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

Yes, the same price for a BMW or an A-Class/C-Class Mercedes and that's someone Ford needs to think about.

[@bestamerica]

@@romanmichaelhamilton8729 hi R M H... ' ford cannot allowed copy to makeing ford vehicles from germany vehicles... but ford explorer SUV used a germany motor inside the ford explorer SUV

[@stinkycheese804]

It was always the case that lower income people couldn't afford large vehicles with lots of features. Nothing new there. I do agree that some of the premium lines are way up there in price, but once the initial rush to get those models has passed, you'll be able to get a plain vanilla Explorer for a price point reflective of the insanity that the entire industry is facing with ever increasing competition for safety and fuel economy, and of course the dimwit reviewers and consumers that think they need an LCD dash and infotainment center. Your dollars speak louder than anything else. Buy what suits your needs. It just a shame when certain "safety" features get forced onto consumers then everyone has to pay more for the lowest common denomination (Most crappy drivers out there), like idiots who can't bother to see if there's anything behind their vehicle before they put it in to reverse then back over children, or can't refrain from driving if they're so sleepy they can't even stay in their own lane so they need lane assist, or refuse to drive at a responsible speed for the conditions so they need traction control. We all pay more so idiots can have their handicaps coddled, when what we should be doing instead is just a more extensive drivers' license criteria where we don't let these irresponsible people have a drivers license at all.

[@DetroitBORG]

Have to say a surprisingly well informed video on the matter that actually acknowledges the unique challenges facing these two cars. Not all cars are this ground-up new and complicated to launch. But the net result is a much better set of vehicles that stand apart instead of blending in.

[@JosiahAmankwah]

Omg Detroit borg. I've been watching you for like 10 years since I was like 7 and wanting a ipod!

[@SKOjy113]

I've only been in an Explorer once after being in a bad rollover in the 90s when I was a kid. That freaked me out so much, I became severe backseat driver and couldn't even nap or not pay attention to what was going on until my mid teens. Ironically, now I'm a bus driver and feel so relaxed driving or riding in anything.

[@angelgjr1999]

soundsofchewelah 90s explorers were amazing but yeah they could easily rollover. I had a few close calls myself.

[@DieselDork11]

That was based on Firestone tires and not Fords issue

[@issuesexplained681]

E B, No it wasn’t just the tires. Ford wanted everyone to believe that it was but really it was the outdated Bronco suspension design that was the biggest problem. They knew about it too but didn’t want to pay to fix it and launched it that way anyway.

[@MrCarguy2]

@@DieselDork11 the thing was at whole was a 1990 bronco station wagon. It wasn't made to have such a high a high center of gravity and with that use

[@ecoRfan]

Angel Gutierrez yeah. My dad had a ‘93 Explorer Sport when I was little. Sadly once it got to a decade in age everything was breaking and we had to get rid of that lemon. But it was a fun truck besides that.

[@RookLuke]

The only Explorer I would own is the one from Jurassic park.

[@Lambo6fo]

Finally someone who thinks like I do lol

[@ericwood8745]

In the book it’s a land cruiser I’d much rather have that!

[@huvang8329]

A free one works too!

[@DeRussellMasina]

That would be the Jurassic Package

[@mauriciorechnitzer6125]

I have one, exactly the 1993 model, and it’s amazing. Even after all this years, it takes me everywhere with absolutely no problems. It’s my baby.

[@massacremonk]

The guy mentions Toyota doesn’t have launch issues. Well Toyota also doesn’t innovate, they’re so conservative (like he describes). Most trucks in their lineup are platforms that are 10+ years old.

[@GreenAppelPie]

Tristan Trotman Agreed and I’ll stick with Toyota. I can trust it.

[@saleh.hashmi]

@@GuyWithoutACamera really highlander and RAV4 is quite decent looking.... the reason they don't add run roof is cuz most of their sales are in really hot climate . and their cars are sought-after without one

[@lolololo3093]

Saleh Hashmi its all up to personal preference i think the rav4 looks ugly and has a tiny interior (my friend has a new one) but others might think its beautiful and spacious enough for them. I myself would much rather have a Chevy Tahoe although its much more expensive.

[@bigbobbybob6810]

@@saleh.hashmi Yeah the biggest buyers are from the Gulf states of Arabia. All they drive are Toyotas and Nissam Patrols.

[@kenxiong6830]

Yeah Toyota’s are old af. Can’t even get a modern infotainment system on a brand new tundra

[@Lvlaple4Ever]

12:24 Hard disagree. The suspension on my Ford Escape wobbles whenever I get off a highway.

[@RAY-THE-WAY]

Avarosa maybe you should go to a mechanic and check it out. Ford just recalled a bunch of Taurus because of loose suspension joints.

[@marktrinidad7650]

That guy being interviewed is just a guy sitting in office and doesnt know a clue about being a mechanic,.

[@Iwish4zombies]

Manish Prasad yota’s are a joke that third gen taco cost me big time. Nothing new about it same rust same problems. At least ford cares enough to recall

[@fordtechchris]

@Manish Prasad Because we're smarter than toyota owners.

[@fordtechchris]

"My car is broke and I'm too broke to fix it.... I hate Ford!" - YOU

[@fordman7479]

Because they used to be fairly reliable, now most vehicles are shiny shitboxes that break if you look at them wrong.

[@mowcowbell]

Funny, I spent waay more time working on my 1968 Ford Galaxie than I've ever spent on any modern car. Failed rear main oil seal, failed valve cover gaskets, failed brake master cylinder, water pump hose burst about every 10K miles. Needed a complete tune up every 10K miles, too. Gulped premium leaded gas at the rate of 12 miles per gallon. Undercarriage of the car was covered in rust, even though it was driven in the Southwest. Carried a towel in the car to wipe off the condensation on the interior glass. That was my defroster. Carried one quart of oil and one quart of transmission fluid to top off if I was going to drive it more than 100 miles on the highway.

[@stinkycheese804]

Seems ignorant to put this focus on Ford. All automakers had their teething problems with new tech. Ford just kept everything the same for a long time to mature that tech, now with a new cycle it is just a lot of new tech at once. Point being, it's always best to let a new design get a couple years under its belt, but then you're better off with it than some other automaker making more chances with every model year.

[@northdakotaham1752]

Hopefully it breaks before the warranty is over and hopefully you live near an honest dealership.

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@mowcowbell sure.... but the point is, you could fix it yourself.

[@bcnicholas123]

The background music is annoying

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

Totally annoying.

[@jacksew]

Just turn the volume off smh

[@lespaulranger]

I would never buy one. This is just a police interceptor in my eyes.

[@claycrawford9009]

Alan H. Crazy how much they get for them too....

[@GhostlyGhille]

Explorer St is insanely fast and fun to drive

[@Omar-em7rl]

how is that a bad thing though? theres 2 advantages i see, parts up the ass for the rest of your life since they're being sold in fleets at a time, and go down the fast lane with a blacked out on steelies with an added Setina or even a cattle guard bumper, you'll get people hoarding out of the fast lane in a heart beat.

[@rockandroll4689]

feel sorry for you Alan H. they are awesome vehicles

[@andreblackaller3560]

Omar T This is me, I’m 21 but I drive a 2015 all black explorer.

[@douglasgroff7648]

12:26 “Ford has some of the best suspension tuning.” What is this guy smoking? Ford doesn’t know how to tune a suspension. THAT is exactly why the Firestone tires exploded on Explorers. Ford recommended a cold inflation tire pressure BELOW what Firestone recommended since they (Ford) wanted their truck frame based Explorer to have a car like ride. They were incorrectly trying to get the tires to perform the job of the suspension. The tires overheated at low pressure and high speed, which lead to the blowouts. Ford STILL doesn’t know how to tune a suspension. They shop this out to companies like Rancho, Bilstein, or Foxx for their “high performance” vehicles.

[@StupidDummyIdiot]

That controversy was 20 years ago. Toyota also puts Bilsteins on their trucks. Is Toyota not reliable enough for you?

[@douglasgroff7648]

DannyDangers WHEN the tire blowouts happened is not relevant. WHY the tire blowouts occurred is. Thanks to the Ford/Firestone investigation and Congressional hearings, the laws were changed. Tire registration is a Federal mandate on tire shops in case of recalls, TPMS became Federally mandated equipment, and proper tire inflation was thrust into the American consciousness. But, you missed my point. The reason why “Ford has some of the best suspension tuning” is ONLY attributable to Ford because they smartened up and shopped this part of the design to (or at least heavily partnered with) outside entities. It’s not as though Ford does it all in a vacuum without outside assistance from the OE suppliers. True, most other auto manufacturers also shop out suspension tuning to outside companies such as Bilstein, Rancho and Foxx. The only reason why I didn’t mention this fact was to keep the discussion centered around the subject of the video... the Ford Explorer.

[@Sergei__v]

DieselDoug77 I agree. My friend just got a top of the line 2014 escape - this thing is rough, you feel and hear every bump.

[@MrJamesLuz]

DieselDoug77 I agree 100% with what you said about the tire inflation problem, however new Fords are tuned fairly well. Our 2016 F150 rides better unloaded than any other full size I’ve ridden in except the air suspension RAM trucks. Hilariously, part of the reason is the SL rated tires. When it’s time to get new tires, I’ll be getting load range C or D and I know the ride will be harsher.

[@gjmob]

The Explorer was never popular in Australia, where it was referred to as the "Exploder".

[@MCTogs]

It was never popular anywhere except the US lmao

[@dushyantdhatti1505]

What’s more popular in Australia ?

[@ltd4046]

People in the USA also referrer to it as a "Exploder"

[@angush2341]

@@dushyantdhatti1505 rav4s, klugers, cx-5, x-trail all pretty big in aus

[@f181234]

angus h aus is a tiny market in America they sell more cars in a month than Australia does in a year

[@JonathanBergman2Go]

I hate to be "that guy", but Ford created electric Rangers and Focuses before the Mach E. I know they were compliance cars, but at least the Focus was a production vehicle

[@SF.Automotive]

Are you boring cars on ig?

[@JonathanBergman2Go]

@@SF.Automotive no, but I know we both randomly have the same profile pic. I chose this one in 2018, didn't know about boring cars until recently

[@JonathanBergman2Go]

@ ok, boomer

[@justonpreble4083]

@ TESLA out sold all luxury cars in 2019 combined... BMW, Mercedes, etc...

[@tonyq8739]

Scotty Kilmer:

[@ghostspectre1861]

Is that a distant relative of Scotty Kilmer?

[@Gwmcmi02]

@@ghostspectre1861 Scotty Climer is Scotty Kilmer's Ford-fanboy cousin. He's also a terrible mechanic.

[@tonyq8739]

GhostSpectre lol thanks

[@eliubfj]

(ENDLESS MONEY PITS)

[@JT-fq2bl]

😂😂😂 My favorite quote from Scotty Kilmer.

[@7SlicesOfPizza]

once you start adding options this thing cost SO MUCH. I think I would rather get Telluride or Palisade that's cheaper with same options and they are more reliabile as well. I personally think the interior design on Telluride/Palisade is MUCH better but I understand the design is a subjective thing.

[@eamonaugustine1262]

The only company that did not come to get the Government bail out in 08 .

[@21bryan1]

I bought a Ford Explorer ST 2020 for a price tag of $57,000 over at Ford Ken Grody on Beach Blvd in the city of Buena Park, Ca. I shouldn’t have bought it not only because of how cruel the staff members were, but this vehicle has already cause me problems in less than a year of ownership. I have taken this car in to car service twice already for the same problem which was an Air conditioning problem. When I asked the gentleman who sold me the car for assistance and to sign up for car service appointments the gentleman literally ignored me.

[@tails300]

Are you crazy? I would’ve ran as fast as I could.

[@dmomintz]

Shortsightedness is a requirement in order to be a US automaker.

[@handlealreadytaken]

dmomintz Tesla is short sighted? If that was true, everyone wouldn’t be racing to launch electric vehicles. Or do you think in hyperbole and then make stupid comments?

[@jacobrael9872]

@@handlealreadytaken lmao Tesla fanboy got triggered for no reason

[@dmomintz]

They may be the exception, but Tesla is a relative newcomer to the US market compared to Ford, GM, etc... and Elon does not run it like a typical American auto manufacturer. Do you usually respond to obvious hyperbole with a stupid comment?

[@handlealreadytaken]

dmomintz only when it’s an idiot making the comment.

[@handlealreadytaken]

Jacob Rael ok peasant. Sorry I offended your boyfriend.

[@flipkoofx1137]

It’s overpriced. There’s plenty of other options that cost less

[@fordtechchris]

Fords always cost more because the quality is better.

[@katieducky23]

@@fordtechchris because the quality is better? Try talking to a mechanic like me. 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@fordtechchris]

@@katieducky23 I've got 17 years as a senior Master Ford Diesel mechanic. I taught automotive at wyotech for 3 years before going back to Ford. Please enlighten me with your experience on Ford quality....

[@katieducky23]

@@fordtechchris enlighten you? oh I dunno.... Recalls Engine failures Paint problems Transmission issues Airbag issues And in your poor attempt to be a smart ass I didn't say... "I had more expierence" I said "have u ever talked to one of the mechanics like me" theres clearly hundreds. Effective reading. 👁🙏 Ford is NOT quality like they used to be. Nor is Chevy . their overpriced junk and its ashamed because they were much better even back in the 90s and early 2000s than now

[@fordtechchris]

@@katieducky23 all manufacturer's have Recalls Engine failures Paint problems Transmission issues Airbag issues Takata put their product in multiple brands. I'm not one to not bash Ford where they deserve it. 6.4, 3v.... But overall ford is a better product. And yes, I've worked on almost every other brand doing family cars and used cars.

[@EricFortuneJr.]

I don’t understand why folks are so anxious to jump on the first model year of anything. History shows the same pattern with a lot of automakers, even Toyota with their transmissions and Honda with their oil dilution problems, Kia and Hyundai with their metal shavings seizing engines and Chrysler with their Ecodiesels. Every single time something all new is announced folks line at dealerships with checkbooks ready to preorder before it even goes on sale. Every few years it’s the same old story of first model year blues.

[@northdakotaham1752]

They lease it. Wont be driving it very long.

[@mujjuman]

the launch itself wasnt "botched" it was the build quality

[@radekw708]

the price

[@drinkthekoolaidkids]

The biggest botch is that 4 letter word attached to it .

[@civiccruiser7025]

@@drinkthekoolaidkids if you think about it a Ford truck was the best you can get (twin beam axles ftw) now Ford just sucks lol

[@BWater-yq3jx]

Going back to rear-wheel drive was a good move. I don't even like front-wheel drive in small cars, lol. But the previous gen looked better. Oh well.

[@LukeTSManager]

I am a team leader on the engine line where we build most of the HEV models of Explorers and Avaiators called the SHO Center which is located about a half a mile from the CAP plant. I EXTREMELY enjoy the new product and much of the launch was challenging. But with this new plant built specifically for Lincoln and Explorer HEV models it is all coming together smoothly now and the result is going to be fantastic for our future. If you ever have a chance please test drive a Hybrid PHEV Aviator. It is amazing! I believe this is the future of all our SUVs in the industry. It is a totally different experience than our older 2018 Explorer builds. It is taking a little longer for it to catch on but I believe this will be an ultra success and benchmark for the industry going forward. Once the market gets more of our product it will be a non decision on what is the best luxury SUV out on the market. Lincoln Aviator is going to be a HIT! Mark my words. The Explorer FHEV(no plug needed) models we build for the police are also impressive with how much acceleration they produce with the added power of the FHEV battery with addition of the traditional 3.3L Gas Engine. Acceleration is much more important to our police than top speed and our product has the best in the business also with more room and better off road capabilities. This is just a small summary from an UAW worker on why I think this product is going to do much better in the future.

[@terence4427]

Um, I think consumers watching this clip care about the 2020 explorer and it's problems. What is ford going to do for the future of this vehicle?

[@zulusmith]

I rented a 2018 Ford Explorer in the same year. I'm only 5'8 and was surprised at the lack of leg room in the drivers seat. There was a huge hump right by my left foot that made sitting there uncomfortable. My buddy went to a car show a couple weeks ago and said the seating (and overall space) has not gotten better in 2020. How do you not have adequate legroom in a mid-size SUV for someone that isn't even 6'???

[@james2042]

I'm impressed that you missed the entire fact Lincoln called the shots for the design this new chassis for the Aviator, and then Ford had to adjust the Explorer to it. Every other vehicle in Ford's lineup was designed by Ford and then given to Lincoln to spruce up.

[@stinkycheese804]

lol, they are just two different names slapped on the same ford vehicles. It never was Lincoln designing vs Ford designing. Hint: They've always been and still are over 90% the same besides cosmetics.

[@james2042]

@@stinkycheese804 the new explorer platform was designed for the aviator. Obviously they use the same damn platform you ape. The rest of the platforms, including the navigator, were designed with the ford variants in mind. If the new explorer platform was designed with the explorer in mind it would still be fwd and have only a 3.0 EcoBoost with an 8 speed auto

[@Colors.TF1]

I love the 2011 - 2015 models

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Official Colors SAME 👍👍

[@austing4321]

They were quite reliable too

[@Colors.TF1]

@@austing4321 they should've keep the design and change the interior design only.

[@austing4321]

@@Colors.TF1 the previous design of the santa fe was stale Edit: I meant Explorer Idk why the hell I put Santa Fe

[@GunSnob]

Junk. Lol

[@JohnQuincy1776]

15 minutes and the only thing mentioned on how the launch was botches was "two recalls". This was horrible.

[@breadfan9]

Could it be the rear wheel drive or that ugly ass "tablet" they call a console/?

[@minivanmaster]

@@breadfan9 it's also the transmission

[@kregadeth5562]

Brian Martin that’s cnbc

[@ABAtrading]

Its CNBC u cant expect much for all we know ford probably paid CNBC to roll this video out lol

[@lego4virgo]

@@breadfan9 You can get a smaller tablet that's not as imposing.

[@patisthebest2015]

Forgot to mention that the new Explorer only gets an acceptable rating in small overlap crash test, keeping it from receiving any IIHS Top Safety Pick awards, which are very important to consumers.

[@terence4427]

The Grand Cherokee IIHS crash results are worse, but it is the number one selling suv in America beating the explorer 4Q 2019.

[@markroderick3300]

i was working as a tire tech at the time of the firestone recall and in my opinion the issue was fords recommend tire pressure of 28 psi on a vehicle that heavy, that is not enough there for causing overheating and blowouts and rollovers, just for a cusher ride. i think firestone agreed to take the blame as to not tarnish ford image

[@georgejungle138]

Yes because the Firestone family are related to the Ford one I think Henry Ford kid married a Firestone lady

[@TimJoseph08031990]

They got the RWD biased and AWD right this year, but screwed up on reliability big time.

[@billp5424]

In my neck of the woods they are know as Exploders.

[@razag911]

Don’t fix if it ain’t broke ... Ford can’t miss opportunity to screw up .

[@davidmathless2689]

Thank you CNBC for making detailed car industry videos!

[@matthew794]

I don’t like the look of the new explorer

[@CocoTaveras8975]

The Electronic Geek Me neither. Looks weird and don't like the styling at all!

[@haze1123]

AGREE 100 percent

[@DStepekGraphics]

I mean I still think it’s the best looking vehicle in its class except maybe the Range Rover, GLS, or 4Runner

[@KERBROES]

Looks good, but the older gen is definitely one up. I think the biggest loss is that it doesn't look like a police mobile anymore.

[@haze1123]

The giant headlights that intrude on the grille looks really awkward. The Telluride looks better from every angle. Just my opinion.

[@jasonsun3695]

so how did they botch it exactly? i dont get it... the video just went straight from background to effect.....

[@splice247]

Listen to the phone call from Ford president, they changed too much at one time

[@cold_jay]

@@splice247 still doesn't explain what failed or what part of the change went wrong

[@angelgjr1999]

Mr J I’ve heard that the new Explorer has a weak frame. And has poor quality control. I think they should bring back the body on frame truck based exporers like it was in the 90s. No point in buy a modern “CUV”. It’s literally a taller car. That’s it. And you’re paying nearly double for it.

[@RyanBlockb5]

Many of the reviews complain about the transmission, the navigation screen and its placement, general fit and finish, and lastly that the 3rd row can not accommodate a tall adult. #kbb review

[@TheLobstersoup]

They had to recall multiple times. That's enough to call it as botched start. Ford can't build cars anymore, Boeing can't build planes no more and Nasa can't build spaceships...what's going on, America? Why all the errors?

[@dallastexas9370]

Lol ... what did the 2020 explorer do for me? ... I got the 2019 Explorer Sport with 2A package with 6k off MSRP and 0 percent financing with ford! The 3.5 EcoBoost has been vetted and it's a fantastic engine.!!! Thank you explorer 2020!!!

[@tjccrowley]

Except, if you ever need a water pump.

[@mnminnmn]

yep, i got a steal of a lease on a new 2019 sport, fun vehicle

[@dmax5678]

Ford made a huge mistake getting rid of Mark Fields. He wanted to delay the Explorer launch. Now we know why. When a man with a 20+ years of expertise, and a proven track record, tells you to do something, you do it. Instead they throw out the expert and bring in a chair salesman. And this is the result. Mark also never mentioned getting rid of sedans or small cars. Now that they are leaving those segments they are handing several hundred thousand sales to their competitors each year. I hope the company does well in the future, since I have been a loyal customer for a long time.

[@marshfield01]

In automotive sales and service, we call these exploders.

[@northdakotaham1752]

Is that the 3.5 v6?....

[@fordtechchris]

automotive service people have a very negative outlook on life.... speaking as a 17 year senior master ford tech.

[@jamie3810]

Most people don't understand the reference or even remember the Firestone AT wilderness and it's amazing temperature rating of C and how that failure of a tire pushed the need for TPMS and a rework of tire rating standards.

[@fordtechchris]

@@jamie3810 I believe Blazer was equipped with the same tire and had the same roll over rate.

[@northdakotaham1752]

@@fordtechchris I read once that the Ford Company approved inflation pressures for the tire that were too low. Trying to improve the ride quality. Under inflation became a hazard. Not certain whether this info was correct or not but under inflated tires do present a hazard at high speed.

[@dudndadn12212]

These things are junk "throw away cars". Recently went to a car show and my jaw dropped when I saw a price of $56k, for a explorer??? So I decided to go in it and cheap interior materials galore. No thank you.

[@radekw708]

yes agreed, overpriced

[@123456bmx]

Kita What did you expect for a Ford? Lol

[@radekw708]

@@123456bmx all new cars are cheap, interiors becoming really cheap.. best thing to do is buy at 5yr when most of their value is gone.

[@3v3y]

Toyota makes money selling cars Ford makes money fixing their cars

[@Baseballe2]

You don't sound biased at all

[@Anomize23]

Working for ford and then toyota you’re right!

[@arturturkevych3816]

Trust me, Toyota brand name is overvalued. You never see a 10 year old prius in UK because they're designed for 10 years and then the battery replacement and messing with the hybrid system costs more than a car, so a prius after 10 years always gets scrapped. Most Toyotas rot away and I believe many of the pickups sold in the US even have the frames rusting, which is ridiculous. BMWs at least have a weak spot with the arches, which isn't critical. Toyotas also have nothing innovative in most cars and they're bare bones, so there isn't much that can go wrong. Modern well equipped Toyotas are nowhere near as reliable as old trucks and if you don't maintain them properly and thrash them around, they will fail.

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Artur Turkevych I vehemently disagree on all counts. Their are countless, and I mean legitimately countless, cases of Toyota vehicles from sedans to SUVs to pickup trucks and beyond that well outlast expectations for their lifespan. They are most certainly built to last and to elicit joyful consumer satisfaction which they succeed in doing superbly. The Japanese automotive machine is highly successful in bringing to fruition long lasting and reliable vehicles within their lineup. Examples of such intuitiveness, can be found by looking no further than the Toyota Tacoma, Toyota Camry and Toyota Highlander all of which are highly valued and well esteemed by both consumers and the automotive world alike.

[@CocoTaveras8975]

Artur Turkevych And when you say lack of innovation what on earth are you even talking about? Do you even here what you are saying? Toyota has been rolling out hybrid synergy drives technology for years and has had immense influence in setting the standard for hybrid vehicles with the Prius. This automotive company has also been experimenting with many new concepts vehicles from a hydrogen vehicle, self driving vehicle, handicapped specific products, and etc. So when you say lack of innovation, I vehemently disagree and the evidence is plainly in front of you... Also, if I didn't get it across before the Prius basically revolutionized the industry of hybrid cars...it's literally the great grandfather of all the hybrid vehicles today. Toyota paved the way for a mass movement of hybrid cars, no doubt, so this company is definitely not to be considered as lacking in innovation if it spurred the creation of a whole new class of vehicle. So the only thing I have to say left is...GO TOYOTA! www.google.com/amp/s/www.forbes.com/sites/simonmainwaring/2018/11/13/purpose-in-action-how-toyota-is-driving-growth-innovation-and-impact/amp/

[@Bishco2]

@ 2:07, when comparing sales in '92, a silhouette of a full sized Blazer is shown. Not sure if the numbers are for that vehicle or the "S-10 Blazer". The full size blazer shown was a direct competitor of the Ford Bronco. It's misleading to suggest the full sized Blazer was GM's answer to the Explorer. It wasn't. The S10 Blazer was.

[@neilnelson7603]

This latest ford explorer is a Range Rover sport nock-off

[@arturturkevych3816]

Looks a lot worse than range rover

[@electrikoptik]

To be fair to Ford, the range rover sport got created when land rover was still owned by ford.

[@RAY-THE-WAY]

neil nelson ford has rights to Range Rover designs tho 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@neilnelson7603]

@@RAY-THE-WAY ....no it doesn't anymore, TATA owns Range since 2008

[@Bru946]

neil nelson he said "owned" as in past tense.

[@KizzleDawg]

Fantastic documentary. Thank you so much. Very comprehensive. CNBC special content for KZbin is getting better and better.

[@2t713]

Shill much...lol

[@dans6162]

American automakers have lost their purpose in this country, they don't really have a niche anymore other than with law enforcement and legacy buyers. If you want luxury, choose one of the German brands or Lexus. If you want great standard features and shocking design, choose one of the South Korean automakers. Finally, if you want reliability, safety, or value, choose one of the Japanese automakers. There's no category for American automakers, exclusively, anymore. That's why Cadillac is struggling, Ford in is the middle of a 20-year "turnaround," and GM is but a shadow of its former self. American automakers don't have an identity anymore. Sooner or later, they won't know who they are and they will end up just like Infiniti.

[@stevenlight5006]

Let us auto s fail ,its the only way to learn.

[@romanmichaelhamilton8729]

Not to mention how worthless Chrysler is. I worked there for a short time and was shocked at how have no direction other than building a cheap car and make as profit as possible from the sale. I was sick looking at Jeeps and that bug-ugly Charger in the lobbies, that I had to find another job.

[@704ab]

European cars are money pits, unless you live in Europe. Hard to beat Toyota though.

[@fjalics]

You forgot Tesla. They drive so nice. No oil changes, the breakes don't wear, no transmission. Super cheap fuel.

[@Jamminn555]

Outstanding piece. Very well written and produced. Lots of things I didn't know and I'm a car guy and Explorer fan. Thanks so much for posting!

[@Robbie6298]

I feel bad for traditional US auto OEM's the UAW has turned from a workers union to the mafia. They are literally extorting US auto makers out of being competitive.

[@Ebooger]

The implication that the later Ford explorer was the first unibody SUV is just wrong. Cherokee and Grand Cherokee have always been unibody. And they have both been excellent off road. The XJ has become a much sought-after legend.

[@Katbob9000]

Dang. But losing to Chrysler gots to hurt.

[@jeanguypaul]

That is because you simply don'y know what you are talking about. Go try a Durango and you will get it.

[@lucasfurlich750]

Had an 18 F-150 nothing but issues, just got a 2019 ram classic and it’s amazing quite and just awesome for the money and value!

[@fordtechchris]

It's actually Fiat now.

[@x1181andc1079]

As an owner of ford products and a shareholder I think it is time they got rid of their ceo. They made a huge mistake getting rid of Fields a few years ago. He understood cars and the industry. The current ceo doesn’t seem to get it at all.

[@paularcher4607]

I'm still driving my beloved simple basic 98 Ranger. I do, however have a beautiful Eddie Bauer interior in it from one of the many many dead Explorers in my nearest junkyard.

[@Nicojust439]

Weren't there issues with exhaust fumes getting into the cabin in 2016? Like cops using explorers were passing out

[@viper4all1]

I miss Mullally

[@hereigoagain5050]

Jim Hackett chases too many rabbits and catches none. I can't see him lasting much longer.

[@thevinceberry]

The board always hired bad CEO beside mullay

[@jimthompson717]

I just bought a 2022 Explorer ST. I truly love it. Best value on a 400 hp SUV . Handles like sports car, and is faster to 60 mph than a BMW 3 series of 10 years ago. If you have the means I highly recommend picking one up.

[@JohnWick-sv3xk]

As a married man with kids I prefer minivans, i can get like 3 caravans for the price of an explorer, then again I don't need to prove my youth or coolness by wasting more money

[@NelsonsReview1]

I love my 2020 Ford Explorer ST. It's comfortable for me and my wife in the front seats, with all the technology we could ever wish for. The kids love the space in the back seats, and I love that it has enough power to accelerate extremely quickly for it's size. Coming from Mustangs, this is a nice family alternative for now... ;)

[@chargermaster3716]

MyReview1 Let US know in 15 years how your Explorer is doing.

[@NelsonsReview1]

Charger Master Hopefully I’ll be in a new two door Mustang by then!

[@waflletoast11]

will only last 50k miles before it gives you transmission issues, go with mazda better.

[@NelsonsReview1]

Waffle - If you want a Mazda, get a Mazda. I wanted a Ford, so I got a Ford. I’m thankful to live in a country with so many good choices, where I have the freedom to choose.

[@TheBananaStrangler]

If you have the twin turbo EcoBoost, I’m sure it’s amazing. I’ve only driven an F150 with that power plant and it was surprisingly fast for a vehicle that big!

[@brentenjs550]

The escape launch was flawless??? Ahahahaha If only y’all KNEW how many problems we’ve had with these in the factory

[@syxepop]

...with the new base 3-pot or something else?

[@tails300]

syxepop 🤢

[@syxepop]

Knuckles300 - you know the base '20 Escape has a (T-1.5L) THREE-POT, right? Yea, it has 180hp, but still... (the '20 European Fiesta ST has a 197hp tune of same engine)

[@tails300]

syxepop 🤮

[@NileshR12]

The crazy thing is that an Explorer Limited, ST, & Platinum reaches into Aviator pricing which doesn't make any sense.

[@friday1941]

That might have been the most uninformative waste of time video I have watched all year!

[@TheMralvarez94]

Screw this i want a new EXCURSION already!!!

[@mannyperez9557]

Diesel too!

[@KnightXV]

Buy an F250 and cover the bed with a box.

[@rgj5832]

I would love diesel but not this Mexican made 6.7 junk

[@T16-s5o]

Let's not forget Ford is still #1 in SUV brand loyalty.

[@Anomize23]

T 15 explorer is not even an suv anymore so there’s that. Lol

[@T16-s5o]

@@Anomize23 the EPA says otherwise.

[@12skits63]

@@Anomize23 yeah it’s a small compact sedan.

[@mrike5651]

They need to redo the design that was why it was botched imo

[@keyroncampbell]

It's beautiful, you tripping

[@RAY-THE-WAY]

Cam23 he trippin trippin lol

[@sixpest]

they didnt have to take a knife to the front of that car. just like they took a knife to the front of the 2017 mustang and made the 2019 one.

[@YoungSentrell]

I dont like the front end myself. The whole design is not what a Explorer isss. I understand the bronco is coming back but the Explorer should be a 4Runner fighter not a durango R/T fighter

[@brianb3854]

Not doing worse than GM and Chevy, sadly.

[@LlyleHunter]

GM is making profits despite its recent strike.

[@Striker50_]

50k for a Blazer 😂😂😂

[@chargermaster3716]

Bruce Solomon GM lacks quality control.

[@RAY-THE-WAY]

Bruce Solomon GM just recalled a bunch of trucks because of braking issues

[@supremeetnel7707]

Brian B GM is Chevy

[@InvestBetter.]

2:58 This video tries to spin Ford as leading the charge towards unibody, FWD crossovers, in 2011, saying "It was a very unusual design at the time." But it was clearly a follower in this development, not a leader. Vehicles like the Toyota Rav4, in 1996, Lexus RX300, in 1999, and the Toyota Highlander, in 2001 lead the evolution to more car-like crossovers, as they are today. Today, the Toyota Highlander is the market sales leader the Explorer used to be

[@darnice1125]

Would not touch one . If I were given one, I'd sell it

[@joedokes8641]

Amen brother.

[@stacyadiaz]

Bought one new for my wife in January 2013. Aside from brake pads, rotors and tires, the only thing I've ever had to replace on it was a fuel purge valve....$30 in one-off repairs in 7 years isn't bad. Now, if that water pump takes a crap, I'm not fixing it.

[@zoobrizz]

Says the homeless person

[@michaelchristenbury552]

It’s also competition, a Hyundai Pallisade or Kia Telluride is $15-20,000 less than the equivalent Ford Explorer! The only thing that Ford has that they don’t is the high performance version.

[@radekw708]

don't buy new, hyundai or kia dirt cheap after a few yrs.. if they dont lite on fire and explode. Ever seen a 10 yr old hyundai on the road ? case and point.

[@michaelchristenbury552]

Radek Woj there are now many ten year old Kia and Hyundai vehicles on the road, they actually have a ten year warranty instead of a 3 year. Most people only keep vehicles 3-5 years!

[@radekw708]

@@michaelchristenbury552 not too many in Canada.. I see them on fire on the side of the road though

[@TigerTT]

I like the older ones from the 2005 era more,those can run forever with some maintenance.

[@AdamSmith-gs2dv]

Late 90s and Early/mid 2000s = best Ford years been down hill ever since

[@KnightXV]

They're mostly gone from the roads now due to reliability issues

[@aljaberhk]

@@KnightXV i still see them in the middle east

[@mattwilliams8144]

My last two Ford Explorer police vehicles, first one went to 95,000 miles (and was still running fine) when I went to the current 2020, have been great vehicles. Routine maintenance only. The 2020 is roomy, drives great, and gets good MPG.

[@viniciusmayer1554]

I'm getting a 2020 with 22,000 miles. So far this car has only had a rear camera recall. Could you share if you had any problems or are the cars still doing fine?

[@pedroamador1991]

Who else was trying to skip the ad when the video started?

[@Tylnorton]

Adblock is your best friend

[@pedroamador1991]

@@Tylnorton the beginning of the video looks like an ad

[@greyfox78569]

They didn't botch is with this generation, they did with the last one which was a rebadged Taurus X wagon crossover. That did not go over well with their Law Enforcement customers that switched to Tahoes.

[@RonaldS-cs7un]

Lincoln is amazing I'm so sad for that

[@taylorc2542]

Lincoln is still just a FOrd for suckers until they do something special.

[@RonaldS-cs7un]

@@taylorc2542 nop they are the BEST LUXURY BRAND

[@RonaldS-cs7un]

@@taylorc2542 Lincoln even has a unique team of designers, totally different to Ford

[@taylorc2542]

@@RonaldS-cs7un They aren't even a luxury brand.

[@RonaldS-cs7un]

@@taylorc2542 hahahahahaha so funny and guess what Acura is ?

[@mikebavoso26]

I purchase a 2019 Ford Explorer 4X4 sport with the ecoboost 3.5L engine in 2019. The dealer was giving them away with the expectation that this new 2020 Ford Explorer was going to make him huge sales. This dealer had over 1,450 Ford cars and trucks on his lot and needed to make room. This is an all blacked out Ford with black interior with red piping leather seats that I purchased for $40,425 plus tax and license... including all cashbacks incentives. I'm glad I didn't wait.

[@MexicanRmz]

The Explorer history has never been smooth, yet it's still there

[@hackonefouryou]

I used to be an American truck guy. I had the '05 F150 that literally blew the spark plugs out of the engine. I went and bought a new '15 GMC Canyon that flooded 2x in rain because of leaks and got moldy waiting for them to fix it. I had an '03 Ranger that was perfect, but I now own a Outback. 18k miles since new and a couple minor recalls. Otherwise a pleasure to drive. Not ever going back to American. I hope they get it together because families need the jobs.

[@antmarquis87]

Heres an advice, dont buy the first year of any model.

[@Ipadsss]

@3:25 Really!? Who researched this? Here is a list of SUV's that beat Ford to the unibody platform approach with SUV's in the Explorer Segment: Honda Pilot: First debuted an SUV based on a platform that was shared from their Accord sedan in 2003. Toyota Highlander: Came out in 2001 with the same K platform from the Camry. Nissan Pathfinder: For its second generation in 1995, Nissan opted to try a unibody SUV. By its third generation, Nissan had reverted to a body on frame construction. Nissan reversed corse again in 2012. Chevy Traverse: Built in 2008 to compete with the growing amount of unibody 3 row SUV's. If an owner wanted unibody, they went Traverse. If body on frame, they went Suburban, Tahoe etc. How about this one? Mazda CX-9: The Mazda CX-9 came out as a unibody SUV in 2006. It used the Ford CD3 platform which was used to create other Ford Products including two Lincolns. There are others and I think you understand the point. Ford was late to the game in changing to unibody SUV's. So the report is just wrong in that sense. Ford makes good products, but this company seems to be mismanaged in a large way that will create large problems going forward with future projects.

[@penguindiego]

2010 was the last true explorer RIP

[@alb12345672]

Yeah the 2006-10 v8 ones were some amazing SUV.

[@penguindiego]

if Ford would of fixed up that design with a few more features like a good engine and a proper transmission.. it would of sold way more.

[@angelgjr1999]

I’d argue it was more like 2000. That was the last year before redesign.

[@angelgjr1999]

D.A. Paulino Yup and body on frame too! I’m tired of this CUV crap.

[@alb12345672]

@@angelgjr1999 The v8 ones especially. I never heard of one fail mechanically. They go because of rust or the owners choice.

[@A22DNAL]

I sincerely hope they get it together. These kinds of product roll outs simply cannot happen in today's marketplace. I have applauded FoMoCo for not taking a bailout and doing things by pulling up their own bootstraps. If you really look, they have had some of the most impressive new car releases over the past 20 years alone: Focus, Fusion, Expedition, Excursion, Escape, and Edge. At least one release of each of the models listed here changed the game. They have to research the archives at what made them great and take that as the building block to the next iteration.

[@lil----lil]

One Word: Quality. Ford, because you keep cutting corners and think people wouldn't' notice it. We did and you've lost your long time customers.

[@cmdr1911]

After 6 F-150's I have had to replace a water pump at that is it. I have had Toyota, Ram and Nissan all leave me on the side of the road. I used them as work trucks on oil & gas and utility construction. Maintenance and the luck of the draw matters. Supplier QC is being too

[@MrRob1317]

What was the main concern when it came to quality

[@zjones9876]

I sold Ford back when the second generation came out. We couldn't get enough of them in the showroom. People would pay thousands over sticker and buy anything you sold with it to get their hands on one. I remember one Saturday I sold 8 of them and nothing else.

[@justinthematrix]

You must’ve been loaded

[@zjones9876]

@@justinthematrix Yea but the ex-wife got most of it. We were living pretty good for a while though lol

[@justinthematrix]

Z Jones damn haha 😆 I plan on selling cars and owning a detailing business

[@robertmoore6149]

The reason why it was built on a truck frame is simple: It could get around fuel standards. If on a truck frame it could claim to be a truck. If on a car frame had to go with his car standards.

[@peachesandoreo]

I would like to own a new or newer Ford Explorer. However, has Ford fixed the problem with carbon monoxide invading the cabin? Oh and btw, no I haven't forgotten about their Firestone tire blowouts and rollover problems 20 years ago. Also, more recently, known to Ford Management, problems with Ford Focus transmissions yet they sold them anyway. So, what else could be lurking with 2020 and beyond?

[@joshuaupham5993]

Pricing your customers out of the products you produce. Good luck.

[@danichicago9140]

If you've ever seen the crew at the Chicago plant you would understand the issue. The terrible reliability and outsourcing of parts and labor by us car companies has lead a race to the bottom. Even union members who traditionally buy American are having a hard time justifying throwing away $ on unreliable foreign sourced goods. The CEOs and big wigs certainly are not helping the issue.

[@Robert-ed8bo]

Scoty told the people the best car it's old Toyota Celica, no Ford

[@RAY-THE-WAY]

Robert he actually said that he prefers Toyota or Honda over American brands and if he had to pick out one of the big 3 it would be Ford

[@moose_tracks41]

In addition to the remarkable looks and stance of the 2020 Explorer, all trims come with exterior and interior LED lighting; Ford Co-Pilot 360 (including Blind Spot Monitoring and lane centering); as well as the drive modes (Eco, Sport, Mud, Wet/Slippery, etc.); the 4WD has the terrain management system; the RWD gives it better towing (5300-5600 lbs) and handling. Every part of the 6th Gen. Explorer is worthy of the nameplate that created the 3rd row SUV segment.