2025 Ford Explorer ST Review - Perfect Family 3 ROW SUV

[@TheStraightPipes]

Watch Yuri review baby car seats here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/p2e3hHiNrNKHe6Msi=3s7pGqIjCYusgOVF

[@jsackett42160]

Gotta be honest, I'd forgotten about "cliche corner". It's been awhile since y'all been on it. Nice to see it back. Now all we need is the box test.

[@ElectronikReviews]

I drove it the other week and didn’t realize until midway through… best day of the year so far

[@kevbn909]

BOX TEST

[@gabrielchampoux9108]

Bro read my mind , was about to crashout but you saved me 😭😂

[@xaviarlair6775]

@@kevbn909damn that’s a throwback

[@McMilesE]

I'm not a car enthusiast. I don't know much of anything about cars except I've always appreciated them. Certain models, their branding, styling etc is the extent of my knowledge and fanaticism of cars. I would love to work on mine someday and learn more. Other than that tho, I love you guys and your reviews, always!!!!

[@nayel4744]

Dude when you guys were doing the drive mode changes and mirrored the screen on the panoramic roof that was sick. This is why Str8pipes are the best 🥇

[@schmidtstorm]

The fact that the software was able to distinguish your request for directions after listening to the subscribe plug was impressive lol

[@southnyourmind]

My wife purchased one.. on December 31st. With 5 miles on it. She has the ST, and i have a 2014 explorer sport. We love our vehicles.

[@darkdetective1754]

I LOVE how at 9:41 when they talk about "cool animations" the editor threw in a service light warning LOL XD

[@seantheall1082]

Best part 😂😂😂😂

[@toddmcnabb1999]

@@seantheall1082 i bout died when he said cool startup animation and did that

[@sizzledrizzle5928]

I assembled the engine in this car!! Love your guys reviews

[@TheStraightPipes]

Great job! Dad fast

[@sizzledrizzle5928]

@ getting the kids to soccer practice in NO time

[@GreyCrowe]

It's amazing to me that in 40 years "light truck" manufacturers have managed to go from super high displacement V8s getting 12-15 real world mpg, to hybrid supported supercharged low displacement V6 engines that get 12-15 real world mpg.

[@userunknownn666]

and way more expensive and difficult to fix lol

[@user-qc7dr3cd3q]

Exactly!

[@benjaminbrown7127]

you have no idea what you’re talking about

[@200cheytacm]

Old v8 used to make almost 200hp less than what the newer v6 makes so there's that

[@theonlyDougBlack]

In high school my friend’s brand new 5.0 mustang had a whopping 210HP! 1985.

[@Garlander]

Congratulations Yuri! Many blessings to and the family

[@JB50713]

I spotted a Total Energies gas station in Dominican Republic last week. Thought of you guys because I never would have heard of the brand before.

[@danielrcoster]

I saw one in Paris in December and immediately said “Yuri and Jakub!” (in a French accent, mais oui).

[@angelogonzalez1581]

It's back baby!!!! Cliche Corner! Congrats Yuri

[@aethrus]

Gratz on the kid and shoutout to your wife for putting up with the internet thing while in labor. She's a real one.

[@incognito4601]

WOOP WOOP 🚨🚔🚨 thats da sound of the police

[@7171-Ws6]

Derp

[@Yourmud]

Great video! I was one of the first to get a 2025 Explorer ST, from My local Ford dealership and I absolutely love it. Coming from an off-road vehicle to something sportier has been amazing. I got the red-it’s definitely the best color option although I never got to see the blue in person. A couple of quick notes: • There is a Calm View display that shows speed in the center. • The speakers sound great to me. Ford’s B&O sound bar gives more of a theater-like experience compared to traditional setups. Also, it’s worth mentioning that the Explorer ST runs on both 87 and 91 octane. I run 87 in the winter and 91 in the warmer months. On 91, I average 17.2 MPG combined with a mix of highway and city driving, mostly in Normal or Eco mode. With 87, I was only getting 13.1 MPG, and you definitely feel the difference in power and responsiveness with 91. Thanks again for the awesome review!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Awesome! How did you find this review online

[@ezekielochieng8941]

Congratulations to Yuri and cliché corner🎉

[@Kkoshman101]

You can get the platinum version, that has the softer suspension, with the ST engine

[@robbyllewellyn]

no paddle shifters

[@fun0537]

This exhaust tip is better than the quad tips that you see with dust on two of them because their fake or the opening in the bumper that looks like an exhaust tip just to see the pipe in the back. I hate cleaning tips, so I think it's great.

[@ifesanmiogundowole6456]

Welcome, little Yuri carbon-copy! 🥳🥳🥳

[@davidc8735]

10:33 “You can’t out run a radio” is such a great line!

[@jordanultra8698]

Looks like a cop car.

[@ethanbillig8511]

Hmm I wonder why genius

[@HolymanRP]

No humor slips by you ​@@ethanbillig8511

[@charliea1641]

😂😂😂😂

[@NoLimitsCommemorativ]

Derp derp

[@snakeeyes9246]

I'm sure my state police department will have a bunch of these as interceptors soon.

[@RyanGalt]

So glad to see an obtainable vehicle review

[@DroneStrike1776]

Too many people obtaining these Explorers that I always think it's an unmarked cop car. Cop models don't have roof racks.

[@v3t0_x97]

Now we need the box test back

[@FunkyPants86]

Happy to see you guys

[@exquizit_d]

I had the 22 in pearl with all tints. Loved the fact that everyone in front of me would slow down lol.

[@Itsnomitolennn]

😂😂 your sooo mean

[@snakeeyes9246]

@@Itsnomitolennn you're*

[@mr.jadenvlog8046]

That's the best family suv and very overlooking explorer especially with drive modes

[@RyanGalt]

Congrats Yuri, GG 👶

[@arminderrattu5333]

Congratulations Yuri 👌🏽..many blessing

[@nicholasarceri6613]

“It's got a cop motor, a 440 cubic inch plant, it's got cop tires, cop suspensions, cop shocks. It's a model made before catalytic converters so it'll run good on regular gas. What do you say, is it the new blues mobile or what?”

[@paddyballgame]

I bet it has SCMODS

[@slowaccord]

"Its 106 miles to chicago. We got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, its dark, and we're wearing sunglasses."

[@JB50713]

Congrats Yuri and wifey.

[@888_Karma]

Congratulations Uri 👶 👍🏽🤍🙏🏽

[@lifegoeson05]

We own a 2021 King Ranch and love it! Purchased it new and have almost no complaints. If the King Ranch would’ve remained the 25 could’ve been a nice upgrade. Nice daily, and road trip for my wife and 3 kids.

[@goatsplitter]

I have DWS06 on my type R and daily it in Michigan. It is a good tire in everything. It is not a great tire at anything. It's a true, and good, all season. Good recommendation 👍

[@TheStraightPipes]

It is the best all-season tire I've driven!

[@Iskandarko]

Oh, the Cliche Corner, I wanted to visit this legendary road last time I was in Toronto, and it was closed! It’s worth coming back, I guess…

[@kovalm3]

I used to have 15 explorer sport with 360 hp. Loved it.

[@nima6150]

Love the Casioak you got on Jakob. God tier.

[@starkyslp16]

Those exhaust tips are a crime. Dual double tips are almost guaranteed to be cool, yet they found the 1 way to ruin them.

[@iLazarus_xD]

Got this suv back in October and it's a lot of fun to drive. Super happy with my purchase.

[@chiefputty]

Would love more of your guys' thoughts on the audio systems in review vehicles. I know it's highly subjective, but it's your opinion, so would love to hear it.

[@akilghosh]

This channel does audio reviews

[@SleepingSniper]

3:58 ExtremeContact DWS06 Plus are not available for the stock wheel size, sadly.

[@urbanstrencan]

Looks awesome, this is Ford Explorer as it should be, not waht we get now in Europe rebadged iD4 that Ford is calling Explorer. Great video guys 👌🤟😍😜

[@choughington]

Pro tip. Cop versions don't have the roof rack rails. Easy to identify them knowing this.

[@JerryC25]

No chrome exhaust tips either

[@7171-Ws6]

If you can’t tell the difference without that……

[@choughington]

@ not all cop cars have visible lights and markings......

[@JerryC25]

@ ya don’t say

[@levtsarev]

The cop version is actually carrying on as the old model. Ford did not update the styling on the cop trim, so that should also help distinguish the two

[@eggplantandpeach]

What's the idea with the holes in the exhaust? The fumes are coming out either way..

[@MonicaHolly143]

Weight savings

[@markcoopers1930]

It avoids dirty tips. I'm of the opinion people should clean their tips routinely anyway.

[@MidwestDoublEEngineer]

It “lowers” emissions 😂

[@alexl.102]

I rinse my tips out lol and have added on tips cuz they decided to do on the same on my civic although the other sport models don't. Doesnt make sense

[@snakeeyes9246]

It's because their customers apparently complained about dirty exhaust.

[@Jawandh_Maan]

Congratulations 🎉👏

[@benniewalker312]

We need to get Yuri a minivan for real. We know he wants one. Zeekr Mix? ID Buzz? Lexus LM 👍🏼

[@TheStraightPipes]

Id buzz would be nice but im thinning used top trim Pacifica from a few years back

[@benniewalker312]

@@TheStraightPipes I wanted to say pacific but I thought you were over it by now. Open up some newer options

[@TheReal_JG]

​@@TheStraightPipesKia Carnival Hybrid

[@levtsarev]

@@TheStraightPipesunfortunately they’re super unreliable. I would go Japanese. Specifically the Odyssey because you still get like 750 rpm’s of VTEC 😂 but the Sienna AWD Hybrid is a beast as well

[@RouelJones]

The wheels sets it off 🙌🏽

[@ElijahPerrin80]

I really like reviews for vehicles that are attainable like the Explorer but it would be cool to have a quick glance at the base or midrange models and driving impressions.

[@Robert-u1b7r]

I logged in just so I could leave this comment bc DAMN. I thought this was well known regarding the tailpipes!!! I used to work at Ford and there is a much more important reason than carbon buildup for the down facing exhaust pipes. It’s from the police car scandals where police were getting carbon dioxide poisoning from the exhaust leaking into the back hatch while idling for long periods. The solution was to point them down. Ford is cheap so that meant all exhaust on the Explorer’s and Aviator’s feature this to make production efficient. I have an Explorer and this does not bother me at all, glad I’m not being poisoned while idling.

[@FLTlvl]

Perfect if it didn't have Ford's build quality and plastickness to it

[@andrewcairo6299]

Haven't seen an Atlas from you guys in a while, they have changed a lot.

[@clplusp8762]

My wife has a 2024 KingRanch. To my understanding, Ford was supposed to do the updates for last year but delayed it🤷🏻‍♂️. I might mod/Stg2 it at some point. Its already the best looking on the road because its tinted sweet, has vent visors, but foremost I had all the black tupperware painted body colored red.

[@EricGrassi]

Holy cow, really appreciate you bleeping out the "hey Google". Thank you!

[@Sunnywolf2001]

I can’t wait for the timberline to come out with the new look

[@TheStraightPipes]

Timberline is dead lol

[@dm5433]

I live for Straight Pipes ending jingle 😂😊

[@Adrianinhd]

My favorite SUV in this segment.

[@abhisurti8088]

Yuri, You can lock a Mazda (I have a 2016 CX-5) after starting if you take the metal key out of the fob (Old Key fobs are better) and do it. It is cumbersome (Takes 5 mins), but does not require subscription. It will only suck if you live in Condo. and No one can steal it.

[@kgill3734]

St on the ground projection looks cool af

[@CanadianJak0]

I test drove one of these recently, back-to-back with the ST-Line. Great SUVs, I enjoyed them a lot! About the suspension... I much preferred the suspension in the ST-Line, the ST was a tad too stiff for a family hauler. I think Ford can fix this by adding their magneride to the ST. Boom, problem solved!

[@Sir......]

I think st-line is purely a visual package (without googling it)

[@TheTyisawesome]

Looks fun for bigin tbh. Id whip this around fr

[@CarswDan]

Is there an extra like option for just noticing when the editor slipped in the drive modes into the pano roof to show as they switched while driving 👍🏼👏🏼

[@MaximusWilliams]

Love my '25 Explorer ST. It's much more fun to drive than your typical 3-row SUV.

[@brandonr4427]

Absolutely love my 22 ST. Best family suv for sure. Does everything any other 3 row suv does but adds power.

[@gabrielnievesperez82]

I think we can all agree that we need the tremor review urgent.

[@Fitforacting]

9:42 Service vehicle soon 😂

[@TheStraightPipes]

Hehe it was self healing. Don’t worry

[@Mikeycambovideos]

Looks sounds good

[@1corinthians15.1-4kjv]

Congratulations to Yuri, with the little new wrinkly raisin. Those things are a heck lot more important than any car. Why do we need another three row family mower, that accelerates as a sports car? Most people commutes at a very slow pace. The thing should have a diesel engine. The Citroen Berlingo / Peugeot Tepee or Peugeot 5008 all do over 65 MPG and in real life conditions they got no issues with following the traffic at all.

[@markremi]

17:25 ST logo is at a weird angle but I think it's also upside down... 😅

[@allanj4576]

What’s the thinking with the exhaust tips?

[@reactor138]

loved our aviator when it was working right (basically the same car but fancy, and the revel speakers were pretty great). reliability still an issue with these?

[@zoetele123]

Thanks for the videos guys can you review the new defender octa. Please thanks

[@bimmerfan729]

Y’all should show how to access the third row seats with the car seats installed.

[@mannythegoodguy]

Where is this corner you both talking about??

[@SCarWolPats]

Does the ST in Canada get a rear bench? Why does the US only get captains chairs?

[@chaserwilliams1]

Ohh… I really like this. And starting at $54k isn’t *too* bad. I wish they would come back with a 2 door Explorer Sport / ST. That would be awesome.

[@johnmcpeck2506]

Any comment on the tacked on sound bar speaker? Looks weird to me

[@sandjaso]

What watch are you wearing? I can't quite tell.

[@sandjaso]

G Shock 2100?

[@TheStraightPipes]

Yeah

[@thescott06]

It has a calm screen in the gauge cluster... its all the way at the top of the selection list

[@josequinones2251]

The previous gen looked way better but the new infotainment is an upgrade

[@angelpizarro5346]

9:42 “And when you start the car you get a cool animation as well” Maintenance animation enters the chat 🥲

[@C6ZR1]

The words perfect should never be uttered along side Ford

[@xing7240]

Wow, first time seeing a ST with second row bench seats for 2025

[@lemuelalberto5563]

Can you test an interceptor version ?

[@jupiterbeach8476]

Not going to be fooled by Ford again. Bought a 2020 explorer ST which was the first year of the refresh and it's been nothing but non stop issues including getting my entire transmission rebuilt. If you're still interested in these cars I'd say wait a few years and get a later model after they iron out the costly wrinkles.

[@Jmarzx]

Dayum reallly ! I been wanting a 2020 ST adding onto my garage but after u saying this i know think I probably should go with a XM340i or a Audi SUV . Ford needs to get it together a lot of us truly love this car

[@devn3813]

That 10 speed has been out for many years and it still keeps blowing up

[@hillre14]

bro 100 % had the same problem... went through 3 engines eventually had to sell it at a loss still pissed

[@TheCrazyyGamer]

I have a 2020 platinum and nothing but reliability, I guess it depends I really am looking at adding to it since my family has had such a good experience with the ford

[@hillre14]

@@TheCrazyyGamer I think your right... I'm sure there are thousands of people that haven't had issues with theirs

[@Alex-ti8kj]

Interesting enough, Ford has decided to retain the previous generations front facia for this new generation of police interceptor explorers. Which means easier to spot... I guess.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Wild?

[@MidwestDoublEEngineer]

Just look for the roof rails

[@jeremybowden4363]

Or look for the amber DRL's.

[@paddyballgame]

Does it have SCMODS?

[@jasonstatham2966]

How the heck did you get a 2025 ST with a bench second row??? The ford website doesnt even provide bench option for the ST. Am i missing something?

[@TheStraightPipes]

You’re probably missing the most obvious thing. Where we’re located

[@JaySee5]

Yuri needs to review the Kia Carnival Hybrid.

[@TheStraightPipes]

I drove it for a week but that climate/radio capacitive display. Total deal breaker

[@miket.8528]

I think you guys should do a short review the platinum trim to see if it rides better than the ST

[@cagilber]

Had 2 of the previous gen STs. An absolute blast to drive but the interior cheapness was just too bad. This looks like a good improvement. Wishing they would out a real exhaust on these. It has the potential to sound so good.

[@KT_One]

We’ve had two ST and a Limited. The Limited interior was a little better especially since the screen was landscape and not portrait.

[@deejay_n_va]

Is it me or does this front facia kinda look like the 2016 refresh

[@seb42]

Wow, they nailed the styling. Wonder how reliable this powertrain is.

[@MrScoobieman]

How does this compare to the MDX TYPE S?

[@michaeltennis719]

It’s crazy how the test vehicle has a bench 2nd row seat when it only shows captains chairs available for the 2nd row seat on the ST trim level on the build a ford website.

[@TheStraightPipes]

Canada eh

[@jonleeg2120]

that wardrobe change though in the beginning....lighting fast lol

[@brandon2755]

What do you mean you can’t remote start and lock? Every remote start system I’ve seen requires you to hit the lock button before remote start will work, you can’t start it unless it’s locked.

[@lordraiden5398]

What is this too stiff? I am 57 and during warm months I drive a lowered on coilovers and full aftermarket suspension 09' Subaru Forester. The handling makes up for the stiffness. Why buy a ST and complain about the stiffer suspension?

[@DalHarpJr]

EXACTLY!!! A sports inspired vehicle is supposed to handle on the stiffer end of things!

[@TheStraightPipes]

Power and looks baby

[@mildaudiophile3879]

Love it.

[@DalHarpJr]

The Explorer ST is around the same price as the Ranger Raptor, so there's no reason that this shouldn't have adaptive damping like the Ranger Raptor has! Also, the stock suspension on the ST (2020) isn't that stiff at all. For what this SUV is, I think the suspension should be stiffer!

[@TheTyisawesome]

Why did they not put adaptive dampers for a better drive

[@TheStraightPipes]

Cost

[@michaelmcdonald9847]

So the Platinum is a sleeper now? Kind of cool actually