What's your initial reaction when you see a blacked-out Ford Explorer on the road?

This all black ST is gorgeous.

That Focus thought you were the police lol

This is finally a review where they show what the st can do. People don't understand that this vehicle is to fun because it's one of the only suvs that is awd but rwd bias so the tail end reaches out anytime you hit full gas around a corner and this handles so fucking good. This cars tuning potential is insane. Get yourself a zfg tune for 700 to and get your e50 and your throwing down 0-60 in 3.8 or less quartes of 12.1 and lower thats insane on just a tune.

Definitely one of the better reviews of the ST. Pointing out some things that no one else has… great job!

The lighting set up in your garage/ showroom is marvelous.

I love what you said, the camera work, and editing. This video is a masterpiece. I watch a lot of car reviews; well done!

Am a Ford user from India... Ford cars are just awesome... Love Ford

The way you shoot your reviews is impeccable. Looks amazing. Very appealing.

45 seconds in. Immediate sub. I worked in the film industry for a long time. Cinematography is on point.

One of the best Videos about this car. Nice guy, knows what he‘s talking about and not wasting viewer’s time.

Your review is just out of this world! And, that blacked Ford Explorer is just ridiculous! I can’t wait to get my hands on it in coming days. It is just sheer badass! That’s a "awesome" category engineering work by Ford on this one!

We just bought our Explorer 21, it should come Monday! Keep you posted!

My ST has kick unlock in the back. I really love my ST. I have it in white. :)

I had the edge, but liked the more roomy Explorer . I decided too go 2020 ST b/c it looked sporty and I do love it. There will be another one ‼️

The more I see these, the more I want one. Maybe not in Black, but the bright blue or the weird copper orange color looks absolutely amazing

Great video man! Love watching these

i drive a 2020 police package and loved it so much I purchased an ST.

I recently got this Ford. Almost identical, except the computer tablet is horizontal on mine, and smaller. I love the car. It's very fun to drive. A lot of power. I'm 5'11, and I wish the driver seat could go half an inch lower just because I would prefer more space between my head and the ceiling, but it's just a very minor gripe. But yeah this might not be for drivers over 6 ft tall. The foot unlock on the tailgate works, but sometimes it does take a few swings. I also wish the tailgate was a little quieter when closing. It does consume a considerable amount of gas. With the gas prices pretty high right now, it's something to keep in mind.

I agree with the seat extension comment - definitely not enough. When I first got mine it felt like few inches were missing. You can compensate by having the bottom cushion lift up. Also, someone who drove mine said he found the highlander seats more comfortable.

FYI, the reason for the exhaust pointing down, is in previous years the exhaust fumes would make their way into the cabin from the back and, well, you can imagine how horrific that could be. This is why they point down. I have a 2020 Limited and I love mine. Fun video. 🤘🏼

Best review and history I've seen . Gonna order in spring. Only thing I won't get are the 21 in. wheels. Signifintly better tire options with 20 in. wheels.

We put in a pre-order for a 22 agate black Explorer ST a couple weeks ago. If everything stays on schedule we should have it just before Christmas.

I like him so much cuz even tho he’s 5’8 he still refers it to taller people 💪

Hands down best looking SUV on the road - in its price range and beyond!!!

Shoutout to the whole team on producing these videos! They keep on getting better and better!

Love my 2020 ST. Waiting on my Borla ATAK exhaust now. Went to the ST Experience in UTAH Last year and they gave me Black ST Badges. I have basically the package you have in this video plus I tinted the windows up front. My lift gate works properly. Never have a problem with my foot opening either. I got mine in August 2019 the day it came off the truck on delivery day. Gonna do a 93 Octane tune this year as well hopefully. I Love watching people brake when they see me. Lol. Great Video.

I'm trying to get my wife to consider one of these. She's only thinking alfa Romeo and exotic names, but this is way more powerful and has improved a lot. I can only imagine how fast this will be with a tune

Love this channel! Great job on production! Nice breath of air compared to AoA and Redline

Whoa Mike, don't change the layout. First of, you start with a quick front to back and then you get more detailed by going back to front and you need up in the driver's seat talking about the infotainment. That is perfect. Perfect transitions that cover everything. Subtle things like carpet in the wheel well to double pane glass.

My Bronco order arrived. But I had decided it had too many compromises, so I got the 2022 Explorer ST. Phew! Its so much more suited to my lifestyle.

I’ve had mine since August, has 21k on it & I’m still loving it!

The blacked out windshield changes the whole look of this beast.

I’m in NY and have the Blue ST. Our County police have the same color on the body so I’m a slow down magnet on the Taconic. 😆 This is our 6 th Ford from Expeditions to the Escort GT; it’s worth every penny.

After 11 years, I just traded in my 2011 Camaro SS-(2SS) and bought my new black on black 2021 ST last week with the street pack perf. brakes and 21" wheels. Got all the windows retinted today. Just want to say that the rear "kick trunk" option does work when you wave your feet forward and backward whether the truck is locked or unlocked. However, It will not work if you wave your feet under the tow hitch area. Any place else but there and it will work as advertised. I agree with you, I absolutely love the (back & bottom) massage & ventilated seats for the driver and passenger. The ST is not as fast as the Trackhawk or a Durango Hellcat, but the more I drive it, the more I'm loving it.

Would you do a 2021 side x side comparison of the fully loaded Ford Explorer Platinum & ST

I've owned 2 Explorers a 1996 and a 2000, now i own a 2014 Taurus 3.5L

Simply the best at reviewing vehicles - WTG ! I’ve been shopping around for months for a new ride - I own a Range Rover sport so when I’m comparing it to other new SUVs they have 0 power - think I’ll order a 2021 Explorer ST

I have been enjoying my 2021 Ford Explorer ST I upgraded my exhaust system with the Bolora S type mines is blacked out just like the one in the video I changed those blue Ford emblems out with some red Ford emblems it looks pretty tough

Think you really hit the nail on the head here. Yeah a lot of people harp on the interior quality, but it is what it is. Theres no other SUV with this level of performance and utility at $50k, especially with the recent price cuts. The Durango SRT is $70+k and is a gas guzzler for around the town errands. I'll take the tunability and fuel efficiency of a turbo motor over an NA V8. Performance-wise its close to a Cayenne or X5 AND it has 3 rows.

LMBO... that opening was hilarious!!! 🤣🚔🤣🚔🤣

Great Video and very awesome ST! I have an Edge wishing it is a ST!!! Did you just throw your keys on top of that ST? I am a detailer and just had a heart attack!😂

Would love to see a review of the Genesis lineup, G80, Gv80, G70 and Gv70 (when it launches).

I have the 2020 ST, being 6’1”, the front seats not extending is ok with me. The massage features make you forget about anything else.

Hey, Just now I came to this channel. Now, I have almost watched the half of the videos in this channel. Great. Well done. I subscribed. Bye

Super solid review.

Good Job ...well researched 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

Excellent review and as for rattles we have a 2016 explorer and it has 140000 miles and there are no rattles of any kind so far it is the XL TRIM. Just for the sake of not having a ruined engine at 138000 miles we had the water pump and timing chain components replaced this is the Achilles heel of this 3.5 engine however it is worth the money to save the engine from getting coolant in the oil and destroying the engine. Also just had the struts shocks replaced so we are good for another 150000 miles. As with any vehicle struts and shocks and water pumps and timing chain components are eventually going to have to be replaced in any gasoline or diesel powered vehicle.

Beautiful and awesome front and rear side👌👌

The cinematography is by far the best I've seen on car reviews. Holy shit, this channel is underrated.

Another great review

I also drive a 2020 Explorer ST and am able to open the back hatch while the vehicle is locked (button and foot).

I'm in a '18 Edge Sport but need another row of seats. This looks pretty good for me. I hear they also reduced the prices but maybe that was only in the US

I have the telluride and thinking about getting the Ford ST or the darango rt

Weird that the tailgate on the one you reviewed didn't work right. I have the 2020 ST and the proximity key works correctly on the tailgate (i.e. if it's locked, I can kick under the bumper or push the button and it will open). Maybe a setting in the infotainment system?

Lmao. I would’ve slowed down too if I saw a black explorer parked on the side of the road like that. Here in Cali thats 100% a cop monitoring speed

I love my Explorer ST! I can’t wait to put the CORSA exhaust on it 🔥

Mike great review. Looking back now, if cross shopping both where would you lean if keeping for min 3-4 years. Have one little one and one on the way. I feel like the ST covers it all even if missing some amenities like 3rd row USB and cabin talk. But also can't argue the value of the Telluride in SX-L or Nightsky trim. I'm cross shopping both, but not with both as new. Telluride would be a factory order 2022 but ST would be a CPO 2020 with roughly 30,000km or less. Ends up same price range.

nice one, mate. i loveeeeeee the color!!!

Hello, I enjoyed watching this clip because your explanation about the Ford ST was very cool, as well as some of your criticisms of some of the specifications of this car and your praise to some, and I am with you in the opinion, but I would like to add here an inquiry to Ford, which is the gear stick Why do not they adopt the gear stick found in the svr range Rover, having previously had a manufacturing partnership, feels the gear stick shape on the ST will be even more sporty . Finally, all thanks and appreciation to you. From: TALAL ALMOWALLED (Saudi Arabia)

@acceler8 could you do a vlog on 4 runner limited pls? Whats your opinion on 4 runner limited v explorer ST

Hi Mike, what is your take on the Ford Explorer Hybrid 2021 ? Saw the ST video and loved your review of it, also, will you be reviewing the Mach e Mustang anytime soon? Many thanks, Rosette and Bob BC

Great review! Beautiful ride… I lost it when you said ooo lumbar on the booty!!😂😂😂

I take this car over any high end suv. Reason being people assume it's a cop car. no one bothers you. I got the full limo tint and even went ahead a put an interceptor pushbar on mine. the perks only this particular car can give you.

The 2017 has the same features of opening the doors with just having the key near.

I’m still loving my 2011 Edge Limited, but I saw this new Explorer and I’m about ready to let my baby go for this one !

Very good channel 🙌🏼👏🏼

You are bang on about the front driver seat part, yes the lower one , Iam 6.1 and owned a new explorer in the middle east for 4 years while cursing the seat everyday. American cars and stingy seats, can't fathom. Rest everything else of the car was sheer pleasure. The issue of the seat has been there from 2012, so even in 2021 ford hasn't changed.

This is my favourite car. Awesome!!! I'm a Fordfan.

Not sure why you needed to unlock the car before the tailgate would open. Mine opens with button or foot when locked (as long as key fob is in my pocket), on both my ‘20 and my ‘21.

This channel is so underrated

The Sound Symposer delete kit is a MUST.

I have a st 2020 and when I lock the doors and the system goes on sleep mode I open the doors again and it makes a noise at the bottom does that happen to any other ford st 2020??

Everyone talks about the performance of ST but the looks are equally compelling

I have one all black with black tints and fixed radar front and aft 😈 this vehicle is quick. And yes it will catch 👉🏻🏎

Great video. FYI other differences between 2020 and 2021 are some improved / modified interior materials. Instead of gray/black plastic - they switched to an almost piano black - shiny material.

Sir, the Ford / Firestone Tire failure happed in the late 90's. Yes their lawsuits and court proceeding going on in the early 2000's. But the situation was resolved by early 2000.

Will you be reviewing the new Acura MDX S-Type and if so, will you compare it to this vehicle?

I have a '21 ST and my rear door will open with the kick or touch of the arrow when locked, if you have the key. Not sure why that one doesn't work.

Ya I don't like how they did exhaust either but maybe I don't know for sure if the plan was to not have the exhaust smoke rising to our face while standing in the back!? and ya I don't like the tablet screen should indeed be vertical inlined with dash board and possibly with touch buttons on the side of screen not on screen I assume you know what I mean and if u don't then check out the 2021 kia sorento LX and SX model plus I don't like where they put the battery they moved it so they could drop the vehicle height and last thing if it is a truck frame wish they left the ground clearance alone not dropped it...it's a nice vehicle but could be improved so much more for that price

Why didn’t you show us how to get to the third row from the second. That’s my biggest worry. I feel like I should buy the 2019 sport because of the captains seats in the second row and the panoramic sunroof.

I still drive a 2000 mountaineer 😳. And ‘14 fusion. 😎

So tell me more on this rumbling about putting 500 HP in the ST. Is it the same motor with a new tune, because if that's the case, I could tune my 21 ST, right?

I have 2017 Ford explore st and it’s amazing car the front looks better then 2020 but this 2020 st is super fast

I have a 2017 Explorer Sport. One of my primary complaints are the short seats. I'm 6'3" (1.75m) and the short seats are a huge miss for tall people. The cabin is full of plastic, but the 3.5L motor is a beast!

That's a great looking SUV like the Range Rover pity they don't sell it in the UK

I just love the appeal of a fully blacked out explorer

looking to get one...im trading in my 2019 f150 5.0 coyote with roush supercharger 630hps...why you ask? it's been in dealship 8 times in 1.5 yrs twice for a new shortblock ..piston rings died and no I never messed with tune installed at dealship and always used 93 octane...im done with it

Awesome review so far from anyother channel

best car reviewer in KZfaq.

Would be nice to see the suspension upgrades and the other upgrades and discus more in depth also why dont reviews mention sound is enhanced by speakers fake i read

Do u recommend to go for the ST or Aviator?

Probably not for most, but the vertical iPad is a dealbreaker for me.

Love my ST.

Ford had a lock button in the hatch area in the 2nd Gen Explorer

Great review...Thx

I've got the explorer 2021 well expensive for a ford but a good suv with enough options and luxury 😊😉

I have a '21 blk/blk ST. LIKES: Speed, handling, pano roof, massaging seats are redic, captains chairs, fat steering wheel, HOT heated seats compared to my previous Lexus RX, decent gas mileage, fat wheels and tires, driver assistance w lane centering and stop and go WAY better than Lexus system. DISLIKES: iphone 12 doesnt work on wireless charging pad - something abt the magnets in phone (I bought another one that fits perfectly for $50), door thunk not totally solid, fake exhaust tips, virtual dash not customizable enough, upgraded stereo not super loud but decent quality. The vertical ipad thing is not a big deal for me. Not a dealbreaker at all. Overall really like the car, I was laughing the first time I drove it. So quick and fun to drive. Love the blacked out look. Perfect compromise if you need an SUV. Nothing floaty abt this thing. Always look fwd to driving it. Looking fwd to going back into the office soon. Will enjoy the 30 min commute.

That vertical display is an eyesore

What’s the overall reliability?