THIS is how you should Order the 2025 Explorer!

[@joegraziadei7895]

I spend at least two hours a day reviewing cars I was looking at the new Ford Explorer platinum. I have never seen a review that is so thorough that gives so much detail. You are the man.

[@nicolaslsoto]

$5000 just to have your roof painted black is crazy

[@TrobsyDoo]

It might be one of the most egregious and ridiculous “options” ever optioned in the historical of optional options

[@gliderider7077]

I would like to remind and recommend if you purchase the ST, be sure to attend the Ford Performance Experience. Very fun and informative… wish the auto start was delete option

[@nysteelhorse]

Clearly you don't usually drive in SPORT mode where that feature is turned off. But I think it's just as easy to tap the feature on/off button as easy as it is to change driving mode. You have to reach down to shift into gear anyway!

[@gliderider7077]

@@nysteelhorse or how about I didn’t have to have it on MY vehicle 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@DWH300]

​@@nysteelhorse I'm a big fan of Sports Mode. It changes shift patterns while also activating the paddle shifters. Improves the drive by wire Acceleration and in some vehicles tightens up the steering. I use it often around town.

[@heatherdeschambault7825]

I only drive my 2020 in sports mode! My husband never does. I’m looking forward to getting the 2025

[@plugmenace8513]

@@gliderider7077if theirs an option for it not to work why do you care if it’s deleted or not 😂

[@canidae56]

Great video with tons of information... the one feature which is a must have for my new suv is HUD... I looked at your video twice and did not see a mention of HUD in any of these trims... will the new Fords have it and maybe called it something different or they will not offer HUD ? Thx

[@waydehowell]

Love your videos and the information you provide! Thank you! Oh, not digging on the background music - thanks!

[@Jon-rn8sl]

I'm with you on the music. Could have dropped it off or turned it down after the first minute or so.

[@xx_Mr_IQ_xx]

I assume that the dual moonroof takes away from the strength of the body so rear wheel torque will eventually bend the body but all wheel drive will distribute the torque evenly. That’s why I think the 4wheel is required for dual moonroof

[@4DZC]

Already have my order in for a 25 Vapor Blue 4wd ST. Pretty excited about the new Digital Experience infotainment system and new interior upgrades. With Ford would overhaul the wireless charger to.... actually charge a real phone. Still, very excited!

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

Congrats putting in my order this coming week for 25 Onyx Black! Drove my ‘22 Black ST from Detroit to Chicago to see the ‘25 in the flesh. Passed. Great looking vehicle and well made inside out

[@heatherdeschambault7825]

Love my 2020 Explorer St . Plan on getting this 25 in the same volor I have completely blacked out/black interior. My only complain is the rims don’t look near as good as my 2020. Congrats to both of you for already ordering! I’m not that brave.

[@heatherdeschambault7825]

oops *color

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

@@heatherdeschambault7825 I actually didnt order yet I’m waiting a bit

[@o0oStillWeRiseo0o]

@@heatherdeschambault7825 Since I’m in Detroit, I saw one in Target parking lot and an engineer from Ford Motor Co was inside, I backed in my ‘22 ST put it next to the ‘25…Gosh that new front grille looks so damn mean. At this point, its a no brainer to switch. Also, the infotainment center is miles better than portrait sync 3 crap

[@Tomb-f3x]

It is a great catch up option for Head Up display with Nite Vision for such a great improvement. Even a after market dealer install could be developed...WITH, order mine when...

[@reggiesanders1284]

A refreshingly good and honest presentation. Although the ST truck is well outfitted, I actually miss the last year’s wheel-set-style. Everything else is spot on, especially the chairs.

[@douglasmartin5253]

I agree…the wheels look like the current base trim level wheels.

[@scottmarquiss7941]

Hi Mitchell, . . .Lifelong FORD owner/customer for 45 years now. . .re. the "Curb technology" you spoke of at about 9:50. How new is it, we have a '22 F-150 Lariat and a '22 Bronco Outer Banks. Is it on our vehicles or is new technology after the 22-model year? When we start traveling soon (we are months away from retirement), we plan to hit the road in the F-150 and plan to stop into your dealership and shake your hand and thank you for all the advice you have given over the years.

[@petertornabeni602]

You do a great job ! Thank you

[@BL-ct2hk]

What about the keyless entry is it still available

[@KuyaArbee]

ACTIVE PARK ASSSIST actually works! used it on a brother in laws FORD EDGE ST! came in clutch when parking parallel in Washington DC Busy parts of town

[@kerwinadames4135]

They need to come out with the Explorer Raptor already!

[@Michael_M991]

Why? The ST already has 400hp lol There's no need to go any further it's a family SUV.

[@AkronKid330]

​@@Michael_M991do you think they should have up'd the HP for the 25 ST?

[@Michael_M991]

@@AkronKid330 I mean, it would of been nice, but 400hp is still plenty when you compare it to cars in its class.

[@JBLynch]

"The Explorer Edge...for the family who likes to party on the road!"

[@kdw75]

We have two Fords that we alternate buying, so we are basically buying a new care every 2 years, F-150 and Explorer ST. We have for a long time been getting Pearl White or Greys, but I notice when out driving around that cars seem to all be in very muted colors, what happened to all the bright colors??? I was disappointed that our 2023 ST didn't have wireless Carplay, when my 2021 F-150 does.

[@allthecommonsense]

Communism doesn’t like individuality.

[@derekroberts1395]

The background music in the video is torture!

[@tech3nc]

I saw someone mention this already but that stuck record sounding background music was almost too much too bear!! I had to pause and come back after recovery!😂

[@allthecommonsense]

Co-signed

[@dervwfahrer]

3:24 I live in GErmany the Land of tight Parkingspots. I know nobody with that much time to roam around until your Car is alerting you about a Spot. If he had found a Spot he doesn't do it right. I also got it in my Car, tried it once, car starts to fool around, i switched it off and never ever used it again.

[@nysteelhorse]

Not the way it works. When you pass a potential spot, you back up, turn on the feature, drive past it, and the car will measure for fit and will park it for you, or say no. It's great for less skilled parkers or people not used to parking on the other side of the street or backing in. admittedly, the parking process can be a bit unnerving, but it works pretty well. You have to trust it. P.S. I live in NYC, but I average almost 1000km of driving around Germany annually.

[@MasterJP28]

My 2023s XLT doors already unlock from the rear handle. It’s the Escapes and Mavericks that don’t.

[@nysteelhorse]

Same with my 2020 ST. As well as the remote window open, although its only the fronts!

[@MasterJP28]

@@nysteelhorse no one likes a showoff... what color and if any modifications? 😯

[@ecobooster8298]

Can you elaborate if Ford addressed the transmission issues and any other issues from the 2020 -2023 models? And will ford come out with an update Timberline model or is that discontinued?

[@swiss4ever93]

best break down of a car on youtube, thanks!

[@ryamole]

Hoping the ST has an option for the white stitching instead of red sometime soon. The videos used here show an ST with white stitching (and on their website), but on their build it page it's not offered.

[@jpbonadonna1977]

Can you help me out... what the heck is "Hood Performance Graphic", $315 dealer installed option on ST Line. Can't be the "Explorer" letters? Is it the ST badging (which would come standard on ST?) Also, door keypad is an option now? Is that because of new tech that you mentioned with door handles?

[@mikeadams1287]

You should get the ST. Just bought one. I am in ❤️ love

[@juliosusycastaneda8141]

I placed my order today for the 2025 explorer vapor blue 💙

[@MudLifeCripesis]

when is it expected to be delivered?

[@dougborgeson5681]

You mentioned that the Platinum series has 2nd row capt. chairs and it shows that in the definition of the build on the ford web site (standard on Platinum). BUT when you do the web build it wont show you the capt. chairs unless you upgrade the leather package for $2300. is this a web site error or????

[@gibreezy]

What’s the difference between Blue Cruise and the Ford co pilot 360? I honestly don’t need the whole camera watching me crap, I just want lane keep assist for highway

[@chefjamesmacinnis]

We have a 2017 platinum and love it! I love it so much i told my wife that when shes done with it ill take it as a hand me down lol!

[@kentapley9315]

I have blue cruise in a f150. Would never use it more than a few seconds just playing with it. Certainly would not pay to use it. That’s what they need to discontinue. And is the quality any better on the 2025’s? The previous years have gotten terrible quality and dependability scores. Transmission problems seem to be the worse thing.

[@chiefofficer5lj18]

I believe the quality would be better. With the 2020-2023 I know they were low scored because of focus on the new drivetrains and not really on the interior offerings, carrying over most of, or even less, interior features than the 2019s. Therefore a lot of people disagreed with the higher price tags compared to other vehicles in the class. So far the interior looks a lot better and has better offerings than the last few years, especially in the tech and infotainment areas. I would hope they took care of the 3.0 valve issues and transmission shifting problems, but with Ford's QC flukes as of late, I suppose we shall see. I just got a 2019 Platinum AWD and love it, aside from the transverse drive train. If I had the money I would've waited for the 2025 but I can't justify spending double for new and then eating that depreciation. With 40k on my '19, I can afford to wait a few years to upgrade and see how well the updates perform.

[@mortymelchor]

​@chiefofficer5lj18 did you get the 2019 platinum for 40k dollars? Someone is offering me a 2018 for 21K what would you advise me?

[@chiefofficer5lj18]

@@mortymelchor I bought my '19 for $38k with 40k miles, biggest thing is to make sure the miles line up with KBB or Black Book value, and definitely get it checked out by a third party/mechanic to be sure it's all good. That being said, they started those drivetrains in 2011 and had til 2019 to get them right, so the 2018 should be pretty solid.

[@mortymelchor]

@@chiefofficer5lj18 thanks for the advice! 🤝

[@chiefofficer5lj18]

@@mortymelchor happy to help 🤝 best of luck!

[@jflynn3118]

Invoice pricing still available and is applicable to out of state purchases?

[@maverick3958]

According to ford's own website, the actual trim levels go like this: Active -> ST-Line -> Platinum -> ST

[@TheJayaldae]

If you pick the V6 in the Platinum, it costs more than the ST

[@sergey.n1]

no head up display?

[@lorijl8535]

Note: the Platinum ultimate package includes 21” tires in lieu of 20”.

[@kenmiller5954]

all the ford rear wheel vs awd or 4x4 bodys have more reinforcement so the moon roof only on awd body makes since

[@cooldog60]

Did they get the bugs out of the navigation system. You know when it keeps telling you turn right here. And on the right is a ditch with a field on the other side. Or at the next exit turn right and go west. When I want to turn left and go east.

[@DWH300]

What year are you referring to regarding your question? My wife drives a 2020 Edge ST and we own a 2019 PP1 Mustang GT premium. Both have factory Nav. Both work great and they've never had me turn into a lake. If you're familiar with the Sync navigation. You can set up a notification signal that let's you know your at the correct exit while in the drivers infotainment screen. I get a detailed map showing the highway and the exit numbers, etc..

[@cooldog60]

@@DWH300 I had a 2018 Edge and now have a 2021 Edge. navigation does not work right in either.

[@josedelarosa6449]

I'll stick with my 21 St. Seems slot of the options were standard on earlier models. No more parking assist, hmmmm

[@JC-wi2jz]

No black wheels? 🤔

[@paulnhbtx713]

Does the ST have sync 5?

[@GEOMIMI89]

Why isn’t a bench seat in the ST an option???

[@lego4virgo]

The ST is the high performance option, and a bench seat's weight could impact that performance.

[@marcm8209]

@@lego4virgo I am surprised ford doesn't offer a 3rd row delete for the ST!

[@lego4virgo]

@@marcm8209 As am I.

[@DalHarpJr]

Four door intelligent access isn't new, as it already exists on my 2020 Explorer ST. I'll wait until Ford bumps up the HP before I'll buy one.. Love the tech though, but just not worth it to me.

[@zacharytanner5543]

No king ranch? Its the best trim

[@robedwards6926]

Will you be selling the Ford Ranger Raptor at MSRP also?

[@douglasmartin5253]

The 4 door easy access was on the 2020 and up (at least on the STs) that’s nothing new.

[@_chex]

Nothing beats real leather. Ever seen those recliners with the bad peeling? Sure this will happen too…

[@CharlesHarpolek4vud]

All the car companies have trouble fitting a bigger screen on to the dashboard and blocking the cold air outlets. Those cold air outlets have given me trouble mounting things up there a long time and there's still no cure from the smart guys in back end design.

[@sprague49]

The pre-refresh Explorer offered a King Ranch trim. The Platinum interior looks totally blah in comparison.

[@mav4516]

Any subscription in a car is dumb…

[@66skate]

Like the one BMW wanting to charge $18 a month to use the heated seats.

[@J3FFBezos]

Agreed

[@J3FFBezos]

@@66skateBMW wants to what?? Time to never get a BMW…

[@saullopez9866]

For a self driving it’s okay the car come with the feature just have to pay for it but pay for heated seats it’s so dumb

[@skywalker6268]

It’s going to get worse. Just wait.

[@Firefly_3161]

This is still 6 gen?

[@willcultra3268]

Wish they would put the 2.7 in this vehicle. Also with they kept the XLT.

[@DanTyler-h7b]

Hi I'm new to the channel and was working if you have done a video of the "24 stx

[@online_now6834]

is the ECU locked?

[@marcm8209]

Great review ! overall it is an "OK" refresh. Front Grille, Wheels, and Color choices are lagging. Rest is cool and improved for sure. Time will tell if quality is there. Defintely not enough to trade my 2022ST for it. No way

[@jimthompson717]

I have stone blue 2022 Explorer. Love that color. The current screen utilization is the worst . Otherwise I love the ST, and will buy a 2025 , or 2026 likely.

[@scknoll123]

Wish they allowed black interior on the platinum

[@mikeportillos8555]

The bigger fuel tank makes sense to compensate for more fuel consumption from the nasty twin turbo V6.

[@michaeldemarco9950]

So you buy your car and you have to keep paying a monthly fee just so it’ll do what you bought it for? That’s cheap.

[@wesmullennix3495]

fuel mileage?

[@msokes9]

The 2025 ST looks less aggressive in this refresh which is disappointing. Lack of the black wheels and the grill/headlight design compared to the outgoing model. I think the interior is improved from the looks of it

[@conscientiousobserver3776]

A 2025 Ford Explorer ST with the AWD option...$64k. I think I'll go with the all new Lexus GX550 for $64k instead!

[@sanj5026]

Not a bad price tbh

[@ghostmofo5829]

I don’t care for that Toyota.

[@toddthomas492]

To make you get awd to get the moonroof is a way to get more profit.

[@auto-generated-comment]

With all these driver assist and safety features, it makes me wonder why there's even a steering wheel

[@nelsonp4401]

So on the ST-Line, bench seats are included and standard and captains chairs being an option as opposed to last year with captains chairs being standard and bench seats being an option? Is this correct?

[@GEOMIMI89]

Right but add the sunroof and the bench seat becomes captain chairs

[@excape_artist]

subscription services in cars is incredibly dumb lol. PRE-paying for a subscription is incredibly dumber! what happens if i get into an accident halfway through? is Ford gonna refund the amount i don’t use?? doubt it.

[@willcultra3268]

All of these fancy drivers aids and the vehicle doesn’t come standard with fog lights.

[@toddthomas492]

No King Ranch.😰

[@plugmenace8513]

These things are gonna be sitting on the lots a lot more if they keep getting expensive every year after year, especially with the fuel consumption

[@jiggyblends]

Thank you, awesome video

[@djs4605]

Can we lift ???? Just a little yeahhhh

[@bretthedden12]

Ford getting rid of Active Park assist is a huge loss!!

[@ghostmofo5829]

People actually use that?

[@davidclemens1578]

I know this is off topic, but how do I get a maverick? What is the wait time for getting one? And how much more do they cost now versus the last couple of years. Or even the Ranger. The F-150 is way out of my price range.

[@MAGrimsley]

Thanks for the overview of the 2025 Explorer. I look forward to making this purchase. I would like to say, please stop calling it a 4WD. These are AWD as there are differences between the two.

[@ChristopherSemmes007]

Your music is very,very annoying. Can it!!! I have a 2020 Platinum Explorer Blue Metallic and love it!! I have a few great accessories that Ford has taken away on the 2025. I wish the Tire Companies would bring back the Raised White letter Tires. Like Goodyear use to produce back in the 70;s and beyond. Check you facts about the Wheel size on the Platinum line. I have 21" and believe for 2025 they are the same. Correct me if I am wrong. Thanks.

[@John-d6i7x]

great job as always, but the music background has to go

[@plugmenace8513]

Definitely or at least needs to be lessened in the video a lot more

[@dstube611]

Ford just has too many recalls and in my experience they all experience problems around that 30000 marker near the warranty cut off ...

[@MichaelLoughery]

First time watching your review. Very detailed. The music is VERY ANNOYING!

[@allthecommonsense]

Co-signed

[@kjchicago1]

Active Must Be The Base Model For The Ford Explorer for 2025

[@FaithfulServant316]

6cyl sucks.give me a high output coyote v8 with twin turbos

[@freedomisntfree_44]

1000hp 🤗

[@robedwards6926]

Lol, you're dreaming. Twin turbo v6 isn't bad though.

[@gabaldon14]

That rotary gear shifter is horrible. Once I purchase a 2025 ST, my fingers are crossed that someone has modded the Ranger Raptor console shifter. I’ve seen someone mod the Maverick with an F-150 console shifter.

[@allthecommonsense]

Serious question. Why is it horrible? Never used one.

[@gabaldon14]

@@allthecommonsense For me, rotary shifters do not feel as natural nor sporty as a console shifter. Ram even went back to a console shifter for their TRX.

[@allthecommonsense]

@@gabaldon14 but don’t you basically just use them a couple times during any given drive? You put it in drive to drive. Maybe you reverse once or twice. But isn’t all the actual gear shifting either totally automatic or paddle shifts?

[@truthfirst8747]

Its not 'an all new vehicle'.

[@Ruinn69]

It's not all new. it's a refresh. Go look at the Chinese 2024 model that is a better refresh than we're getting

[@mikebarile30]

Edge will be gone also

[@frankbier1690]

Music is horrible, sounds like a broken record or something really aggravating

[@mikebarile30]

Why 4 cylinder what a joke for that size and weight

[@dustinmorris13]

Any subscription is a bad idea. BlueCruise is so pointless and just drives up the costs of insurance and the vehicle. I wish the safety nannies would be optional, they're more annoying than helpful. There wasn't a lot of design passion in this thing. Plastic seats are not cool in any vehicle, especially one this expensive.

[@darrendaine4914]

They need more models with the V6 this is America I don't care how much horsepower the turbo four-cylinder has Don't want it never will

[@allthecommonsense]

Co-signed

[@jdmoney1000]

Next time, nix the annoying background stuttering keyboard noise....Totally distracting!!!!

[@allthecommonsense]

Co-signed

[@JohnSmith-uz3dt]

Lose the music. The information is what’s important

[@imadog131]

If this car is all wheel drive with the PTU, I wouldn’t take it if it was free. If I want to boil gear oil I’ll use my microwave!

[@jhfit]

We can talk about cars or music not both

[@normanwoodhead6982]

Ford is making huge mistakes in eliminating the trim levels they have. Here in the Midwest by far the most popular trims are the XLT and the Limited. By far the majority of buyers are 50+ years old. Seems they are wooing the younger buyers with the street rod blacked out versions. That may not go over here as well as they had hoped. Those buyers want state of the art technical features that only come on the Platinum or not even offered at all. HUD for instance. Ford is falling far short on features. I test drove a 2024 Limited a couple weeks ago and found the 4 cylinder engine to be very buzzy and the transmission shifted erratically. Was not impressed at all. Nearly every other car maker offers more for less money. We are in the market for a midsize 3 row SUV and have now eliminated the Explorer.

[@allthecommonsense]

Did you try the V6? Does it have the same issue?

[@Firefly_3161]

1gen explorer much better on offroad! And looks good after 30+ years!

[@victorbeltran2808]

I own, a 2020 Ford Ranger (zero mechanical issues), 2021 Ford Bronco Sport (same situation), and a 2012 Ford Fusion. I hate to say this, I am getting tired of not getting more interesting designs from Ford. Every design coming up is boring in my opinion

[@teamkolumbix1718]

Less yourself, more car footage.

[@petulantfrenzy5532]

Taking your hands off any steering wheel is the worst idea ever. $40k Is not a good base starting point.

[@kentrathjen8411]

Subscription based options is crap, the same as satellite radio was crap in the early 2000,s in a vehicle. If I buy a trim level it best have a trash load of options. Fird is over reaching IMHO with financing, and options. Love the brand , but , the world has learned with Subscription based options . Google drive is a sign up and some data . ........ do the fun stuff, link the options . Show us the savage options like the work truck track monsters 👻

[@hauntedhose]

More screen time for the car not you’re mug 🙁

[@coffeehouseny]

Wanted to watch. Didn't. The music is too distracting. Maybe next time.

[@mkat740]

stopped watching after the autostart comment

[@johnc335]

You can add the option for the black roof for $5k 😖

[@rdot980]

As a Ford Explorer owner, I can confidently say you DON"T order an Explorer.

[@allthecommonsense]

Why