The New 2025 Ford Explorer Brings Back What We All Fell In Love With When It Was First Sold!

[@TFLcar]

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[@Bigbillyrayfan]

@@TFLcar yall hurtin for cash?

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

fell in love with the original explorer .....had no 3rd row, had a true low range , had bench seat ,Manuel locking hubs ,manual crank windows

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

Mine didn’t have a Manuel locking hubs, but did have a Jose locking hubs.

[@youtubecarspottersguide1]

@@haroldbeauchamp3770 had to re read your comment

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1Jose locking hubs as opposed to Manuel locking hubs?

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

@@youtubecarspottersguide1 lol have a great day. Enjoy the humor.

[@andyd5492]

Also manual trans was available with 4WD. My wife bought one of the first ones back in 91.

[@Sl0thTeam6]

My perspective on blue cruise/self driving etc. You’re paying a premium to have a car do what you’re capable of doing all while not being able to used the time saved of “not driving” to accomplish other tasks as you’re still required to watch the road in front of you and place hands on the wheel. Literally paying for an option to do what you still technically have to do, while not gaining any freedom from it doing it

[@CoolTatts]

Can't speak for BlueCruise, but Ford CoPilot360 literally saved my life when an 18-wheeler abruptly changed lanes as the driver dozed off. I was passing, and the car immediately slammed on the breaks. The side sensors detected the truck beside me, swerving into the lane before I did. Then, the car settled behind the truck and came back up to speed. I passed the trucker who waved an apology. I know I would have been hit and pushed or ricocheted into the grass median. At 120km/hr, I would have rolled. I won't buy a car again without making sure this feature is added.

[@nothingtoseaheardammit]

@@CoolTatts So let me get this straight... you think you were incapable of slamming on the brakes yourself when an 18 wheeler started veering into your lane? Having been in that situation a handful of times myself, I can say - I can. On the other hand, I haven't randomly slammed on the brakes because of some phantom computing glitch, like so many of these systems have demonstrated that they're capable of doing (the pileup in the San Francisco tunnel when a Tesla slammed on its brakes when it entered the tunnel is an example that comes to mind). Remember, that machine has absolutely no sense of self-preservation whatsoever.

[@garysarratt1]

The law doesn’t allow true self-driving yet. I imagine a software update could give more autonomy if that changes.

[@Sl0thTeam6]

@@garysarratt1 a software update 5-6 years when the laws deem the capability is safe enough to release them from liability? No chance. Or the insurance costs are going to sky rocket. I’m not hating on the tech, it’s neat, but at the same time that car will likely depreciate and be traded out for a new one while waiting for that to be a reality.

[@Bigbillyrayfan]

@@CoolTattsI’ve also had copilot try really hard to run me into an 18wheeler because that’s where the temporary road lines told it to go. Otherwise it was nice. 👍

[@zimks]

Ford really saw a chain link fence and said bet, we found our new grill design lol

[@CaptainCJ97]

Yup

[@Rafegaret]

This felt less like a review than an ad for Ford and Granger.

[@garysarratt1]

“This video is brought to you by Granger Motors”

[@armandocardona6975]

Dude it’s been like that. These guys are not journalist or car reviewers. They are presenters who are financially incentivized to not be negative towards automakers.

[@xFactoryUSA]

I’ve been staring and dreaming about what the current RWD setup could do to emulate 1st and 2nd Gen toughness 😂🎉

[@garysarratt1]

@@xFactoryUSA Odd reply…

[@diesel6916]

@@armandocardona6975 how can you you be negative with a 5 minute drive?

[@danielyi543]

Finally, eye pleasing interior trims!!

[@Parker53151]

I strongly prefer SelfCruise without the use of any electronic nannying. I just drive the car myself.

[@Calibr21]

It’s a great feature for a lot of people. Driving the car yourself isn’t much fun when sitting in bumper to bumper traffic or driving down the same stretch of freeway for the 300th time.

[@jamesmiller2148]

Totally agree plus did I hear him say something about a monthly or yearly subscription to use that? Ford why? Just why?

[@sentryion3106]

@@Calibr21this is the best use of it. Doesn’t matter if you are driving a sports car if you are crawling 10 mph in traffic

[@CaptainCJ97]

​@user-yj1gg5pc5r exactly

[@Anomize23]

@@Calibr21 yeah, we get it. Terrible at holding up the light looking at your phone so yes we get it. Now you can stop talking at the light and get going ALREADY 🙄

[@louism8217]

I have a 22 ST Line, and it is great. Plenty of power, tows well, and the. AWD system works well.

[@chrishosmer5905]

I don’t need cameras watching me…..to intrusive!

[@mitchstein288]

Whoa... Did Ford switch this generation from transverse mount to longitudinally mounted? That's... Kind of cool. I like that. Makes me wonder if an off-road version will be more capable. If we do get a Timberline, it'll be great to see you guys take it off-road a bit.

[@lynchware]

Yes they did that when this generation came out which I agree was great. Better towing

[@sheltonalberty6501]

Yeah since 2020

[@danielulz1640]

If you want to travel on the highway but not actually drive, then take Greyhound!

[@Calibr21]

What a dumb take. A greyhound can’t take you exactly where you want to go. And good luck actually finding a greyhound, maybe 50 years ago….

[@danielulz1640]

The point that I was trying to make is ACTUALLY drive the car yourself, or let someone else do it. Don't get behind the wheel and do everything else except drive!​@@Calibr21

[@RonnN-gf8tm]

There worth the money. Heard lots a good things about these Explorer's

[@KevinLaswisis]

Myself I did like the Ford Explore Timberline as it could do some light off road driving possibly towing a 20 ft Airstream BaseCamp to the out of the way Camp site

[@twotrackjack2260]

Since you asked, the front end looks weird. Like, giant chrome fish scales for a grill?

[@treyveston7965]

I will never buy a vehicle with this much nanny tech!

[@kevinbarry71]

Very appropriate that this video is being sponsored by a company that sells extended warranties on Fords.

[@Rafegaret]

I have noticed lately, that TFL is doing more "brand safe" reviews such as this one. They have to pay the bills. That condo in Moab and that huge ranch aren't going to pay for themselves

[@kevinbarry71]

@@Rafegaret absolutely. This video is much more of an advertisement. Obviously pushing the features they are told to. I don't hear much in the way of dislikes. And they skipped over that dashboard really fast

[@CoolTatts]

Well, you're watching it, so I guess it worked.

[@kevinbarry71]

@@CoolTatts only the beginning

[@302Mustang13]

And Mopar which you conveniently forgot.

[@shiftymcgee9359]

3:00 the thing with autonomous lane changes are that many people hit the gas the moment you signal a lane change. Like a merging vehicle hurts their feelings or something. I’ll always prefer to drive myself. I trust machines, not the humans around me.

[@Kristian_Saile]

A white interior is not conducive to anyone doing anything outdoors that involves getting dirty, or sweating… in case there is any pretense left that these will ever get dirty or even have an active lifestyle 🤷

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Thankfully there is always the dark interior. People buy these for a variety of reasons. Someone might never intend to drive off road, but has a large family or carry bulky stuff.

[@viacheslavkrasin3119]

I like line and simplification but don’t like the fact if I would like to add some comfort features they automatically push captain chairs. I wish to have a bench and a big trunk.

[@saddist1Gtown]

Andre is morphing into Mr Truck with that goatee... Hee-haw! :)

[@k7gixxer1000]

Why would anyone want to pay an extra $5k for a car to electronically surveil their every action?

[@Google_It_109]

You paid less to have your cell phone do the same if not more 😂😂😂

[@jrive075]

@@Google_It_109you’re right, we should just give it all up. Cars are the worst invaders of our privacy so why not NH I’ve them more data they can sell to the insurance company’s? Such a great idea

[@MineGames131]

​@@Google_It_109The cell phone can't raise my insurance rates for speeding. In car surveillance can.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

If you have the app for your insurance company or Google Maps installed it can.

[@ecobooster8298]

Can you get feedback from Ford to see if they have addressed the powertrain and recall issues on the 2020-2024 Explorers? What information can they provide to give potential buyers the confidence that those very well known and huge issues were fixed?

[@jhb3711]

If the vehicle is going to demand that you keep your hands on the wheel and your eyes on the road, doesn’t that kind of make blue cruise a little pointless???

[@kenwolf2431]

It does not demand you keep your hands on the wheel just be ready to take over. It is hands free you just have to pay attention to the road ahead.

[@AHungryHunky]

Nah, even regular lane keep assist does wonders to relieve fatigue during long drives. I'm personally never making the 7 hour trip between Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and Berlin, Maryland without some sort of good driver assistance again, even if it means using the smaller car. Just did the trip last week and the difference between how I felt when I arrived VS how I felt last time we made the trip in our older vehicle was quite literally night and day. And that was just the standard Lane Keep Assist on my wifes Hyundai coupled with basic cruise control. Something like Supercruise or Blue Cruise could really turn a long stressful drive into something almost enjoyable. EDIT: I would like to add that I generally enjoy driving, but there is just nothing enjoyable about making hundreds of microadjustments as I keep the car centered in its lane on a huge multilane interstate.

[@Calibr21]

It’s actually pretty great in practice. Hands free is actually a lot more relaxing than worrying about keeping your hands on the wheel. Maybe not seem that way on paper, but when you try it there’s a big difference.

[@nothingtoseaheardammit]

Autocrossing a 3 row crossover..... we truly live in stupid times.

[@batmtz25]

Captain chairs looks more luxurious and spacious

[@StarShippCaptain]

YO! FINE REVIEW!! I agree on your choice of the ST-Line. What a Flashy SUV!!

[@Hammy16]

Any word on when the Timberline replacement is coming? And hopefully bringing green back with it…

[@libertystuffnthingsreviews829]

Ford needs to make one good on dirt. The Timberline was not enough. Raise it up, make it winch capable, put a locker in it, and more wheel travel.

[@twotrackjack2260]

You're describing a Bronco

[@car-diologist]

I purchased a new vehicle with all the latest tech thinking it would be great to have. I quickly learned many people, including myself, don't actually use much of this tech at all. What a ridiculous waste of my hard earned money.

[@talis84]

thanks, I hate it.

[@mtrctylarry]

Will they add a Timberline or equivalent sometime in the future?

[@leardi58]

It's like having TWO wives sitting next to you telling you what to do

[@djfitzgerald2193]

I like to know the difference in handling on a road course between a ST line or the cop package which one is better? Maybe TFL could do a side by side comparison

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Cop versions always handle worse. Longer suspension and steel wheels don't help handling. They assume the cops will hit stuff and mitigate damage.

[@natelove187]

I'm getting tired of Toyota's weak underpowered engines in large vehicles. The Ford Explorer, the Ford Mustang Convertible, and the Ford Ranger Raptor is look very interesting to me🍷

[@andrewcrane6020]

Nice job Andre.

[@christos881]

Now let's wait for the recalls.

[@sunny-sq6ci]

but only thing that matters is: is Ford improving the overall build quality and reliability of their cars? all the tech makes for dead paperweight if the entire car sucks

[@FordEnthusiast413]

How capable is the Explorer if I want to go off road?

[@saint_keeblerElf]

Are they bringing back the Timberline trim?

[@Hobotraveler82]

This is a nice ride. But this is way to much technology and really you dont need fancy cruise control to drive. You got a license to drive. Drive. God i miss the old days when cruise control was simple. Hell when cars were reliable and fun to drive. Now we get garbage. Wow. 😊

[@raywest3402]

Andre, another quality review. Good job but you’re starting to resemble Nathan around the middle.

[@deejay_n_va]

It almost looks like the 2016 facelifted front

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

Bring back the Explorer with a body on frame with a 5.0L v8, and you got me....

[@Calibr21]

Ford makes the Bronco and Expedition for you.

[@tspidey007]

I completely agree! The Bronco is really a Jeep Wrangler competitor and designed for hard core off roading such rock climbing, which about 5 to 10 percent of buyers will do with their vehicle. Ford should bring the 3 row Edge they make in China to the US. They could ditch the EV plans for the Oakville, ON plant and make the Lincoln Nautilus and the Edge at that plant. Afterwards, make the Explorer a two row body on frame SUV with the 2.7l V-6 and 5.0l Coyote V-8.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@Calibr21 not with the 5.0L they don't...

[@ryanb8736]

Unibody is stronger in an accident. Frames bend and fold up much faster.

[@richfarfugnuven6308]

@@ryanb8736 absolutely not.

[@spartanchirho]

Back at Andres house!!!

[@cinthe3]

Piano black, send it back.

[@manuelbejarano6121]

What I liked when it was first sold was the manual transmission.....

[@whiteyshark5826]

Will it let you drive if you cover that blue shit sensor?

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Yes. Why wouldn't it? It actually forces you to drive because it disables the self-driving if you cover the sensors.

[@4wd_thinking911]

you dont have to get one with it

[@markv78]

These Explorers must be holding up there in police fleets Everywhere and used hard. Wonders what a police motorpool says this would be interesting perspective

[@haroldbeauchamp3770]

The police cruisers were overwhelmingly using the 3.7 V6 models. That engine was extremely reliable. However, the all wheel drive system is a common headache for fleet maintenance technicians. It requires a significant amount of time and labor to maintain the transfer cases (aka PTU) or they will burn up and grenade themselves.

[@markv78]

Granger doesn't sell in Florida 😢

[@johnmcmanus123]

but does the ST line handle as good as the ST

[@Alucio97]

The rear end looks good the front just doesn’t match not a good looking front end

[@lyndonfoster1090]

The new front grill isn't my favorite, in fact, to me it is one of the worse designs they have done unfortunately.

[@patbernier6866]

Nice goat André

[@brucejansen1982]

I'm a Ford guy but I don't like the new front end. It doesn't look right.

[@lynchware]

The grill is really ugly. Every automaker makes there grill bigger on every refresh/redesign and it’s getting old

[@Patf1968]

Enough already about the silly blue cruise

[@302Mustang13]

Reviews say it's a decent system. Although GM's works with a trailer, I wouldn't trust it for one second.

[@jacquesreulet1667]

It's very nice...

[@WinTube-mk5jw]

Nice! If it was 2010.

[@Jcruzer70]

Who doesn't want to read a book while they're driving? 😂😂

[@aarsenalfan]

NO SHIFTER 😡🤮

[@car-diologist]

If you own any Chyrsler/ Stellantis products, you'd better get that warranty for as long as possible. You are already screwed as it is.

[@bradbaraniuk4085]

white interior non starter you just look at it its dirty,wearing jeans its stained

[@TheSkinnyMechanic]

Explorer name was meant to explore 🤷🏻‍♂️ not only on the road but off it. This one is just a large car

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Yes, and Ford would tell you to buy a Bronco then. The new 4-door Broncos are about the same size as the original Explorers, maybe a bit bigger.

[@GKMess42]

Not worth the price (not that anything is now days). For 3 rows, you're better off getting a Suburban or Expedition. After recent experiences, I don't trust the cylinder turbo motors anymore. Not sure about the 6-cylinder either, based on my coworkers recent experience.

[@rightwingsafetysquad9872]

Have you looked at how expensive Tahoes and Expeditions are now? They're even more rediculous. But the manufacturers have no reason to change because people keep buying them. Also, I'm sympathetic to your coworker, but their experience likely isn't representative. The 2.7L Ecoboost is one of the most reliable engines Ford has ever built. The 2.3L isn't bad either, but 2025 is the first model-year for a mostly-new version of it, so maybe hold off until 2026 for that.

[@GKMess42]

@@rightwingsafetysquad9872yes I have looked. A gently used one is about the same price as one of these new - I even saw some used for about $30k with under 50,000 miles. My coworkers experience is mildly representative - and that was the 3.5L EcoBoost at about 150,000 miles. Also, just a few months later my wife and I had a 1.6L EcoBoost in her Escape start to have turbo issues at 140,000 miles. So I'm a bit leery of any motor with a turbo now. I loved the Ford Focus I had with the 2.0 liter, it ran perfectly, until it was in an accident and totaled out by insurance. 😢

[@bradseymour1028]

Way to much tech on these vehicles you don’t need that crap the thousands added to price tag my gosh who has time to monkey with all those buttons

[@quarkfnts]

Would be nice with a v8

[@JackSmith-qi7dr]

Terrible editing and waaaaay too much Blue Cruise.

[@zacharysmith7324]

I’m pretty sure Andrea was stuck on the wrong side of the Berlin wall when Ford Explorer first came out

[@garysarratt1]

Is there a Berlin in Russia?

[@zacharysmith7324]

@@garysarratt1 no but there were Russians in Berlin

[@scottnoble5022]

Explorer morphing into a Honda knockoff.

[@tonyredmond2000]

Great video, but such a boring vehicle.

[@Thankyou_3]

😂 insane that extended warranty is being pushed instead of a reliable bulletproof Ford….you will need every single extended warranty with those Ecoboost garbage engines

[@CoolTatts]

Geez, you really are pushing propaganda. Two years and 50K, and its smooth as silk dual-turbo 4 cylinder has been better than my last three naturally aspirated Toyota 4cyl and a 6cyl. Stop spreading exaggerations.

[@IKnewMickey]

@@CoolTatts we have 2 dead eco boost engines in our family. Both small displacement with wet belts. Both expired before 70,000 miles. There is hope tho. Ford is considering good will to owners like us. Our dealer was shocked we still had these junkers sitting on our property. They said most ppl that got letters from ford had already fixed or sold off these wonderful cars.

[@benjaminbrown7127]

Bro the cohost has been around for super long. If I’m correct the 2012 ford f150 had it. And they’re still running fine.

[@marcg.3830]

That’s called a paid advertisement, they do it on every video!

[@plutodestroyer12]

yeah i still do not trust a turbo ford motor. sorry not sorry.

[@LukeEdward]

Or, I could NOT buy it and it won’t cost me more at all.

[@TruckingShooter]

Overpriced junk

[@-Wolfgang]

I was going to watch this until I was greeted and lectured by Kamala Harris. This is no place for political bullshit. 🤬

[@garysarratt1]

I didn’t see anything like that, must be google/youtube trying to reach truck guys.