Which Ford SUV is the RIGHT choice for YOU? 2019 Explorer or Edge

[@LS1007]

I like the front and rear of the Explorer more than the Edge, but size wise I prefer the Edge. The new ST’s are hot too. Nice job Joe! Have a great 4th!👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸💥

[@RaitisRides]

Great input as usual Larry!

[@gerrycorbino2000]

Have a 2016 Edge SEL with a bit over 75K on it. It's been a great car and rides nice. Moved here from the Chicago area and was able to load it up and still get decent mileage. One thing I think is that Ford needs to update the dash and get rid of all of the hard plastic. Enjoy all of your videos and wish you the best. Hope you & your wife had a great 4th of July!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great info Gerry! I appreciate you taking the time to say that! We had a great 4th I hope yours went well!

[@samlung2724]

If you want to live life on the edge, pick Explorer. If you want to go out to Explore, pick Edge.

[@NuradinYasin]

Sam Lung oh my

[@LS1007]

If you feel cooped up you need an “Escape”!

[@RaitisRides]

I love what you did there! LOL

[@RaitisRides]

@@NuradinYasin LMAO!

[@RaitisRides]

@@LS1007 HELL YES!

[@joseluisruiz3789]

I went with the 2019 Ford Flex SEL 202A with Appearance Package. Traded in my 2012 Hyundai Genesis Sedan for it and got $6,000 for it. Not bad for it being a Hyundai with 86k+ miles😁 as for the flex i bought it on 6/28/19 Brand New with 226 miles on the odometer, dont care about depreciation as i plan on keeping this Ride for a long time. My family and i are Loving It! It meets all our needs. Im gonna baby the hell out of it 😁. Love the videos you do keep on moving forward 😎👊

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing about your experience! I appreciate you being part of the Raiti's Rides family!

[@Brownnproud91]

What engine does it have

[@joseluisruiz3789]

@@Brownnproud91 the flex SEL 202A has a 3.5L V6 with 287HP 254TQ. Wish I could have gotten the Twin Turbo though but this car does pretty well with my wife and 3 kids in the car.

[@Brownnproud91]

@@joseluisruiz3789 Ok those 3.5 engines have a internal chain driven water pump. I know its new, but I woulr recommend changing the coolant every 30k miles and same with transmission fluid. If the water pump fails in those 3.5s, the coolant dumps into the oil and mixes and in result damages the engine. Other than that the 3.5 are a beast. I have the 3.5 in my 2013 ford edge. I would recommend you join the FB page "MACTFORDEDGE" It is very informative on the 3.5 engine

[@joseluisruiz3789]

@@Brownnproud91 excellent, I will do that. Thank you! 😁🙏

[@brussell328]

Great vid. Reminds me of my old Escape. Both have far too much hard plastic splashed across their interiors. Ford needs to up their cabin quality big time.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for letting me share it with you!

[@hemi300c4]

After test driving several brands and models of SUVs a few months back. I think the Ford interiors are designed well and have continued to improve. Not everthing can be made of soft material. Not everyone can be pleased, especially if you don't like the brand. The hard materials are used for longevity, manufacturing costs, plus it's more expensive to the consumer adding leather to consoles. If it's under my butt. Use soft materials, in my case leather. If it's where I place my drink cup. I want stability, easy cleaning and a material that lasts. My Edge Sport has fantastic heated,/cooled leather and alcaterra. Maybe we need heated/cooled Soft door panels. Leather wrapped buttons. How old was your Escape? I also own a 2018 Escape Titanium Awd. Other than my console. Most everything else is soft and if it's not, I guess it's not a big enough issue to focus my attention. Read Bob Lutz interview. GM is the automotive company that has design issues for exterior disasters to unthought out interiors. Ford has stepped it up. Take a look at the new Lincoln Aviator or the upcoming redesigned Explorer. They're amazing interiors. Share with us the best interiors currently available. Just curious.

[@rottsrule8619]

Love your reviews!! Happy 4TH!!

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for saying that! Happy 4th to you and yours!

[@hemi300c4]

After test driving both vehicles along with several other brands of Suvs when looking for a replacement for my wife's Honda sedan in 2018. We narrowed down our selection to both of these vehicles. She purchased a new Awd Edge Sport over the Explorer. Our Reasons were. We felt the Edge was more sportier inside and out with the optional 21" rims and the full glass panel roof. I think it's a very attractive, sporty package. You set high, but entrance and exit is more car like. It drives and rode more car like compaired to the Explorer. It's size fit her needs holding five passengers with a nice amount of rear cargo space. The Edge Sport's performance adds a special drivers feel. It's quick for a 4400 lb SUV. Technology is fantastic in both vehicles. We felt we didn't need the extra seating or space the Explorer offered. After nearly a year of ownership. My wife loves her Edge Sport. Her first Ford, but considering all the models and brands she test drove. Ford did a great job with the Edge. A week later. I purchased a new Escape Titanium Awd for my daily driver. Now we own three Fords. Ford may have dropped their sedans, but they certainly know how to build Suvs and trucks. I know both vehicles have had changes since purchasing the Sport with the Explorer getting a complete redesign and chassis and the Edge more cosmetic with the ST replacing the Sport. I'm looking forward test driving the 2020 Explorer, but being empty nester's. The Edge ST would still be the size of SUV we would purchase. Thanks for the nice informative video. Great job.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing that great info! I really appreciate you watching!

[@dfw1fast143]

These Ford explorers are looking nice. Neighbor got one loaded so of course I had to take a ride. It’s sick.

[@Shelah851]

I love how much space the Ford Explorer has that a huge plus specially for going on trips and shopping

[@davidkucher5.0Coy]

Hey Joe! You should have been a poet, oooh. Great SUV's buddy, very usable. Great job guys. 👍😎

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks David! ;-) I really appreciate your support!

[@NuradinYasin]

My guy you earned a new subscriber

[@limpunsing224]

I no fan of SUVs but enjoyed watching your informative review

[@RaitisRides]

That really means a lot!

[@lyndahammel9502]

Thanks, for another great review

[@RaitisRides]

That is so. awesome of you to say!

[@JayPatel-tx1zc]

Hello Joe another great review. Personally I like the 2019 Ford Explorer XLT. But here's the thing, I would obviously go with the Edge ST and the Explorer ST. Horsepower on those r great and handling wise a pleasure. Would like to see a 2019 Ford Escape Titanium 4WD EcoBoost 1 day. Thanks Joe.

[@qnt1017]

Great review! But was hoping to see more detailed review of the interior on both vehicles.

[@RaitisRides]

Sorry about that! I will work on getting more for future videos.

[@buckeyeman7631]

I prefer cars over SUV's. I'd buy a truck before I'd buy an SUV. Being a die hard Ford guy, when it comes time to replace my Fiesta ST, its likely not gonna end up being a Ford I replace it with...Ford just doesn't wanna build cars any more, so they are losing my new car business.

[@RaitisRides]

You are so very right!

[@ttww1590]

The 2019 Explorer handles significantly better on gravel roads than the Edge, and I find it significantly more comfortable drive in general.

[@king_f_dairy_queen]

I would pick the Ford Edge

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this one.

[@Omegaoutlaw84]

You should do a top 10 favorites

[@RaitisRides]

That is a great idea! I will put that together!

[@tomkondas8806]

I was hoping that the mechanical problems with eco-boost would be addressed in this video.

[@user-mz5tf5pm7u]

"You're already out of breath just getting to the beach" hahahah

[@Cj-ws9fw]

When will your dealership get the 2020 Explorer? They are already being delivered nationwide

[@fordf150fordtrucks4]

I bought 2020 ford edge SEL only had 16000 Miles on it I pay 37000 four it I love it thank I got it for good price

[@lmlm-ph4pp]

Does the Edge ride smoother than the Escape?

[@jincho5951]

I would go with explorer. Not too big or not too small. 👍video👍

[@luisp.4504]

Any chance your going to do an updated version with the 2020s?

[@armytruth6860]

i would choose the explorer

[@RaitisRides]

Good call!

[@jcrobinson37]

GREAT VIDEO JOE! I also enjoy a bulbous rear end. 😂😂

[@RaitisRides]

JERMAINE ROBINSON thanks Jermaine!😎👍🏻

[@ttww1590]

A big zonk against the Edge is serviceability. Simple things like placement of battery.

[@stephenhendricks103]

Sorry, Joe. This video crosses the line from a review to an infomercial for your local Ford dealer. Of course Walker Ford (and every other Ford dealer) is willing to make killer deals on the last generation Explorer in order to get them off the lot and lessen the sticker shock when customers come in to take a look at the new generation 2020 Explorer, a model with an MSRP close to $50,000 or so for even a modestly optioned lowest trim (XLT) model with AWD. Moving up the ladder to even the second lowest trim puts the price at over $50K and getting a V6 moves the needle up to the mid-$50K MSRP or more. That's a price point well over the top trims of rivals from other manufacturers. It's notable, by the way, that the Ford "build and price" internet tool no longer even includes the 2019 Explorer. Apparently Ford is in no hurry to make the significant price increases for 2020 obvious. I'm a fan of four cylinder turbo engines. I've been driving such vehicles since the 1980's (Saabs) and I have a 2.0L turbocharged GTI in my garage right now. But there's a reason that practically every other brand offers a standard of optional naturally aspirated V6 competing with the Edge and the Explorer. The Ecoboost 2.3L four banger in the base version Mustang and the 2.0L turbo in the 2019 Escape are fine engines in vehicles that weigh significantly less than 4000 lbs. But physics is physics and moving vehicles weighing well over two tons with a small turbo engine inevitably raises questions of durability and reliability. What does Ford offer? The only V6's available in either vehicle are the NA engine in the hybrid Explorer and the turbocharged V6's for the Edge ST and the top trim Explorers with MSRP's close to $60,000. All of this may be academic for bargain hunters shopping at dealers willing to offer huge discounts on their vehicles. (I was offered a fully loaded Edge Sport, the predecessor of the Edge ST, for $8000 under MSRP, for example.) But shoppers should remember that dealers don't offer those discounts out of the goodness of their hearts. Ford is offering less for more than rivals.

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for your great feedback and input. I am sorry you felt like it was a commercial. I do believe I zonk things in both of these SUVs.

[@Mattea68]

keep your ecobust engine, give me the v6 on either(my choice here is the explorer) of course 4x4 only

[@RaitisRides]

Thank you for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!

[@Mattea68]

@@RaitisRides kinda funny how things work out, I am currently starting to shop around for a used one, i really appreciate the perspective you are giving

[@Shelah851]

Have the smaller people sit in the front row unless you want to punish somebody 😂

[@christiangarcia9307]

For experience,i prefer explorer.

[@RaitisRides]

Good call!

[@mfwhite1998]

2020 Ford Explorer Review coming??

[@RaitisRides]

AS soon as it hits Walker Ford I will be on it!

[@ttww1590]

It's no longer a practical 3 row SUV. Too much lost room with the seats up, and too much room lost in 3rd row.

[@itcantrainallthetime9886]

6:12 lmao. Joe, you dog you.

[@RaitisRides]

LMAO! You know me!

[@MidwestDankAlumni]

Gotta zonk it, Joe calls it flat black, wrong. It's unpainted black abs plastics.

[@TecDLogic]

The new gen Explorer is amazing but if I were to choose between this gen and the edge (in the video) I would go with the edge, because I personally drove one and it was the most comfortable seats

[@Rocky32189]

The old edge looked so much better. Now it looks like every other crossover / small SUV....

[@mrkayumangi]

I choose edge and my sister choose explorer 😀

[@orionv.13]

Hahaha when u where at east bay I saw my companies truck lol

[@RaitisRides]

That is so cool! It is such a small world. What company is that?

[@orionv.13]

@@RaitisRides autonation honda just across from Walker ford

[@derrickrooks2367]

2022 new cadillac tx6

[@pjgreen1183]

Don't like the edge, never did, go with the Explorer!!

[@ARB0204]

I’d be better off getting the 2020 Explorer.

[@JJ-ls7fq]

Second!

[@RaitisRides]

Happy 4th of July JJ!

[@JJ-ls7fq]

@@RaitisRides To you and the RR family, as well. 🎆

[@RaitisRides]

J J 😎👍🏻

[@Ford-Explorer606]

If u want reliability style features and everything as a mini pack go for edge. If u want an suv that resembles the edge as well as more ease and practically go for expedition. Explorer sucks

[@RaitisRides]

Thanks for sharing your input and perspective!

[@Ford-Explorer606]

@@RaitisRides hey thanks a lot for replying. BTW a awesome video sir. Pls keep doing such brilliant channels

[@chee6060]

neither one.

[@RaitisRides]

I know they are not for everyone!

[@gautampatel8757]

Nice video India market me be chansh

[@koreyhimself]

Ford looks so plain compared to other brands. They need a better concept design team. The are on Mitsubishi status right now.

[@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew]

You are out of your mind. Ford's Fiesta or focus compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage blows it out of the water.

[@koreyhimself]

White Buffalo2019 that fiesta has 0 ladies appeal. I would rather go wrx. Looks wise ford is in the early 2000s still

[@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew]

@@koreyhimself ok so now you're switching from Mitsubishi to Ford to Subaru. You sound like some kind of JDM guy.

[@WhiteBuffalo-ou6ew]

@@koreyhimself And I wasn't speaking about the ST fiesta. I meant the lower trim levels compared to the Mitsubishi Mirage.

[@LS1007]

First

[@RaitisRides]

Happy 4th of July Larry!

[@LS1007]

Raiti's Rides Thanks! Same to you and Lori.🇺🇸

[@RaitisRides]

L S yes sir!