2025 Ford Explorer ST RWD: Test Drive Review

The 2025 Ford Explorer is freshened up in styling inside and out with a new high-performance ST rear-wheel drive variant. Full test drive review of handling, performance, features and what it's like to live with.
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[@Tinrs80]

Mostly I agree with you man about the exhaust tips but let me tell you from a former owner of a Fusion 2.0Turbo years ago. Omg the SUT was never never ending. I was against seeing this but looking back i wish my Fusions dual exhaust went to the ground. You could cut them and put a outlet set if u wanted.

[@ccroy2001]

In the white how many people let off the gas, signaled right, and moved over when you came up behind them? 🙂

[@TestDrivenTV]

Good point. That never occurred.

[@tonymartin4097]

Great video. The Blue Cruise sensor on my Lincoln is tilted to the left also.

[@libertystuffnthingsreviews829]

Nice video. The more tech we find in vehicles, the more I want an older one. A vehicle they are not tracking me in, mining my data in, and a bit more raw.

[@TestDrivenTV]

They will still be watching your every move, because you’re that important.

[@marcusmoreno86]

It's really actually bad ass. Bought one in September.

[@AquilesMotovlogs]

Why are there no hybrid versions in this generation? What would be the reason to rule out those configurations? Considering that the competition does provide those options. Will you have any information on that topic? Good video.

[@TestDrivenTV]

They are building hybrids. At this time they are only available to police and fleets. Why they are not available to the public market in North America? You would have to ask Ford.

[@johnmcmanus123]

A great review. But I'm still stuck on which one I like . 1 is the ST but the other is the GMC acadia. Will you be doing any reviews on the GMC Acadia

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

The exhaust is not fake. It still has 4 exhaust exits, they just exit out the bottom and it is designed that way so that the tips stay clean. I think its a good idea so your not always having to wipe them off and they stay looking nice longer.

[@TestDrivenTV]

The visual "tips" are fake and a complete styling lie. Just get rid of them and stop lying to customers we tell the automakers. Just have turned down exhaust pipes and leave the fake ornamentation off. People are smarter than that.

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

@ lol. It’s really not that big of a deal. Just saves you time from having to clean them. I could care less where the exhaust exits. I would care more if there were 4 tips and only 1 real exhaust pipe.

[@gk9417]

Why is that indicator crooked 🤷🏼‍♂️✌️🇨🇦

[@kennethcluck4633]

ST with Timberline package?

[@TestDrivenTV]

Unfortunately Timberline is history

[@rossjamison8888]

I thought you would do the washboard road test

[@TestDrivenTV]

This SUV is packaged for the street.

[@SuperBizalz]

3:37 - I could be wrong, but I was under the impression that they started doing that because sometime in the past 5 years or so, one of those years had a bunch of incidents where the carbon monoxide was finding its way back into the car and the driver passed out and cracked. I believe one of those incidents was actually a cop. Anyway, I thought that’s why they started doing that.

[@TestDrivenTV]

The exhaust carbon monoxide issue was related to the last generation Ford Explorer and had nothing to do with the exhaust tip design. They leaked for a variety of reasons including bad compartment sealing with regard to aftermarket police equipment, cracked exhaust manifolds, and exhaust systems with welds that didn't properly seal connections.

[@Kawika997]

@@SuperBizalz we were told by ford with our 16 and 17 explorers the exhaust was coming in from the rear hatch area and have the exhaust come straight out was an issue so according to ford they have the exhaust firing downward to help with their exhaust issues.

[@truth959]

If Ford was so concerned about soot on the tail pipes, why did they make them chrome? They could have just painted them black.

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

Probably because Chrome is more appealing to the average person🤷‍♂

[@EdgarJChavez]

400 ponies, not bad not many SUV with that kind of horsepower and definitely not at that price.

[@georgedoolittle9015]

Very competent refresh by Ford standards should sell very well in the USA but new Honda refresh is a real problem for a Detroit that is seeing nothing but green here as battery electrics especially from Tesla but also Rivian and even the Ford Mustang MachE so this is not a slam dunk winner at all for Ford especially given very aggressive high pricing. Verdict: long $hmc Honda Motor Corporation strong buy😊😊

[@66skate]

I wouldn't even consider a Honda over this. If you buy only based on price, you may end up with something you don't really like. The Explorer is a bread & butter vehicle, so you should be able to buy well under MSRP.

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

I would not say th9is is aggressive pricing given that it has 400HP. Find another SUV that has 400HP at this price. Go to Jeep and you'll be spending 70 to 80K for less HP and right now their company is all over the place, so if ya need any warranty work, good luck.

[@bradwooldidge6979]

Who would buy a RWD Explorer?

[@bionicwolf3342]

I assume people in the south that get no snow.

[@bradwooldidge6979]

@@bionicwolf3342 I guess. I’ve never even a RWD Explorer here in Iowa.

[@bionicwolf3342]

@@bradwooldidge6979 first time it’s RWD with the ST. Maybe for performance enthusiasts? I’ve seen some crazy builds on AWD ST models. Don’t know if I would trust Ford reliability. Used to be a Ford fanboy. Got burnt enough times to learn my lesson.

[@teamjamz65]

I'm in Dallas and i just got one. Most people/ dealerships will order AWD but people in south who like driving will special order RWD

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

California people, as we never see snow unless we drive to it. Admittingly though I got the 4WD/AWD version. Technically it's intelligent 4WD or so they say but I still have not figured out how that is any different than AWD.

[@scottkovacs585]

Do not like that they got rid of the physical buttons after my experiences with the sync system screen freezing, or stop working completely. You will have no climate control, or radio when this happens.

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

This is also anew Sync System it is Sync Gen 5, but in the car the software version is 4/4A unless there has been another update. Also if you have the air on Auto you basically just set the temp and ya never have to touch it again as you can also link in the heated and cooled seats into the temp. The only time I touch mine is when I need the recirculation on which admittingly is a little frustrating because it likes to turn off on its own from time to time but I'm not sure if it's designed to do that or not.

[@westnash]

Ridiculous price and buyers should totally Just Say No to paying extra for normal colors like white. RWD is fine for onroad in desert country but not for snow country so dont play it up so much. 21" wheels are unnecessary, ride rough, look too ghetto and overpriced. Ford should offer a 5.0 V-8 in an Explorer with less frills and a shift lever instead of the stupid knob.

[@66skate]

There's always the option to buy something else.

[@Anthony-fd8mh]

Price is not not even ridiculous for 400HP, also with Blue Cruise (yes I know you have to pay for that but they are now offering a one time purchase option), and the new infotainment center considering what others are charging. Just look at Jeep and the others and you'll be spending lots more for less power etc.. My ST 4WD/AWD version with a 6 year75K extended Premium warranty with same length service package was only like 65k total. If I went to jeep to get a Grand Cherokee Summit reserve (which I originally wanted) would have had less power, more problems from what I have read and I would have easily spent like 75 to 80k unless you get just the base Summit Reserve given thier crazy pricing and the state of thier company right now.

[@marcusmoreno86]

The white isn't normal white. You clearly already made up your mind like I'm guessing so many other important things 😅