2023 Ford Explorer XLT: TEST DRIVE+FULL REVIEW

Huge thanks to Ford of Port Richey for making this review possible! Check out their inventory at www.fordofportrichey.com or give them a call at [phone] and ask for Zack!

[@FirstManDead]

Bought my fully loaded XLT in January with 4 miles on it, and have put about 2k miles a month on it, and im in love. This truck can hit the ground running and is such a joy to just open up and drive down the highway. The adaptive cruise control and stay in lane features are amazing, I live in a more rural area and the lane sensors do pretty well at holding the lane even with faded lines. If your hesitant at all, dont be. Great daily and family.

[@myfavrits]

Same here !!!! Bought mine January 18th 2024🎉

[@MrDbutler69]

Thank you!😄! This is very helpful.

[@Inconsequential-consequences]

First time seeing your videos. Very professional. Great job

[@lenenriquez1906]

Thank you for this video , current considering a grey one

[@ponchoman49]

I would avoid the Sport appearance package as your basically paying a bunch of money to dull the overall look of an otherwise nice looking SUV and little of substance. Instead I would want the 202A package which does include useful items like upgraded seats, remote start, dual power seats and a heated wheel!

[@Aschoolbusandsimulatorfan2219]

This will be my dream SUV! Great job bro.

[@espnluver7525]

My dream SUV is the new Chevy Trax

[@BlackoutCYANIDE]

I went from just wanting to look at a new car for myself, to seeing different cars and wanting to see you review it. Love this channel. 🤙🏿

[@bluedogtravel]

Thanks for Doing these videos half time dealerships have crap pictures

[@TIOAviation]

Awesome video!!

[@WTFCRLT1]

Thanks glad you liked it! 👍🏼

[@robindaniel2236]

That gear shifts were smooth & quick! Hope it is smooth throughout the 10th speed.

[@Thebusdriverandgamermorefan790]

Now my perfect Ford Explorer SUV I can buy.

[@gideonighodalo3476]

I ❤ this SUV🎉

[@WTFCRLT1]

Thanks for watching! Hit the subscribe button if you’re new and stay tuned for the next reviews of the 2023 Expedition Timberline, 2023 Explorer ST, 2023 Bronco Outer Banks 2.7tt, and the 2023 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit with the 5.7 Hemi and Air Suspension!

[@DaneBogle]

Cool video nice review. The computer adjust to your driving style like other vehicles. If you like quick throttle response in city, it will adjust to that

[@Snek03]

What are your thoughts on the intelligent 4wd option? Is it worth it? Not so much for offroading, but an occasional park and slippery or icey weather.

[@foster83ful]

I wish you showed how to shift gears like drive and reverse. Was it easy to maneuver??

[@TeijoKhanfan]

Back in the day they used to put V8s in these. Now they use the Mustangs 2.3 ecoboost engine.🤔 I've heard these have their share of problems. Awesome video as always!!

[@WTFCRLT1]

The v8’s were really cool but this ecoboost makes 60 more hp and 30 more lb-ft and over 3 seconds quicker to 60 while being way better on gas lol I wouldn’t mind seeing the 5.0 in the new Explorer tho🤷🏻‍♂️ thanks for the comment!! 👍🏼

[@kevinW826]

@@WTFCRLT1actually the 4 valve 4.6 V8 in the 2010 ford explorer made 315 ft lbs of torque and 292 horsepower. So it was the better option and still is.

[@ks_hunter7327]

The real question is is the rubber timing belt wet during normal operation like it is the the 3 cylinder engine?

[@infin1ty850]

I didn't see it mentioned, and I may have just missed it, but does it come with a full sized spare?

[@melvinhunt6976]

I have a friend who has one as a company car. He’s had several explorers, traverses and he says this 23 model has a good bit of umph, with the 4cylinder . My neighbor has. 2023, St, and has changed some stuff and says they told him it now has 500 hp ! I’ve ridden in them a they have a lot of room and the front seats are close to the Flex seats.

[@2labsdigitalmarketing]

Nice job. Not sure I agree with the city 2.3 comment as if you put in eco mode you get a lighter pedal and still has boost when you need it. I would also say premium gas makes a bigger difference especially when your on highway 80mph roll on acceleration. It does tend to fall flat when your that fast on lower octane gas. Anybody that has one go get a steeda tower strut brace and the handling is much more responsive. At for port richey ford NEVER buy from them. They wanted a 10k market adjustment for the timberline explorer I bought. Lol. Went to flammer ford down the street and paid zero MA.

[@espnluver7525]

This is the only Ford vehicle I like besides the Explorer I’m all Chevy

[@maronthehill]

Just rent one, big car, light steering wheel, very fun driving!

[@clintonjames3173]

Just bought my 2023 Explorer XLT over the weekend. Ironically, I bought it in the Tampa area. No, not Ford of Port Richey. Sorry. Some called me crazy, but I traded a 2021 Charger R/T for my new XLT. Honestly, I had just outgrown the poor fuel economy and high insurance. When I called my insurance agent from the Ford dealership and gave her the vin number for the XLT, she said that my insurance rate would drop over $200.00 with the Explorer. The rest, as they say, is history. The Explorer is in my driveway. As of this post, I have literally had it less than 24 hours. A few months from now, I'll add an update.😛

[@user-fw6xr3ue2q]

Man you have relayed this story a boat load of Explorer videos.

[@myfavrits]

Yes they sure have ! I read it on another video as well.

[@lanesworld4000]

So how are these 2.3L Explorers holding up after 100k miles 🤔

[@alengreen589]

not bad

[@pokemendude]

I love the SUV but what worries me is the reliability aspect of the 4 cyl turbo motor. Has anyone had any experience with this motor in previous vehicles?

[@nicholaswegman7419]

Change oil every 3-4k and you will not have any problems! I know people that have these and have 0 problems!

[@Sara-md8nu]

These are garbage

[@garyrhode3755]

Is the Explorer base model ever on sale?

[@MrDbutler69]

It is, just go to the build & price, and you'll see one model under the "Explorer explorer SUV" name. Hope this helps!

[@melindaammons5262]

I have a 2018 xtl and I wouldn't of bought it without a navigator

[@Healingwithflo]

I still do not understand why r they making suv or trucks that are not automatically four wheel drive! Its bullshit! They just really want u to pay more for something that should be on it automatically

[@randyteta9170]

Ford edge has a better screen and interior

[@gawnbawngkurz]

4cyl? Oh boy

[@MrDbutler69]

Turbo, though 😁

[@gawnbawngkurz]

@@MrDbutler69 hmm

[@44altecz]

that tiny screen for a 2023 ?lol looks dated

[@makatron]

Not everyone wants a TV attached to the dash 🤣

[@44altecz]

@@makatron well tell that to every car manufacturer because its in every car so i think a lot people like it

[@makatron]

@@44altecz oh trust me I like them too but if it looked like the 13 inch screen in the RAM trucks it'd be awesome.

[@kevinW826]

It’s cheaper to fix the smaller screen than it is that giant tv screen in the top trims.

[@PamelaBellOfficial]

They have a bigger screen in the more expensive models. Personally I’d prefer to not have a screen at all

[@mrorange3490]

Looks like a piece of shit compared to pathfinder which I currently drive. Was thinking about getting an explorer next but it looks like a piece of garbage

[@user-gb8cg2ow9k]

I.got31.mils.per.ga.in.my.xlt.on.inerstat😅