We have a '22 XLT Explorer. It's been great, and it has a surprising amount of amenities for the price. It has luxuries that my Lariat SuperDuty did not have. It's a great choice.
@CfRlCajunfishRiplips Жыл бұрын
We have a limited 2020 explorer and no complaints. Made some cross country trips. Very comfortable and fuel efficient for what it is. I’m 6’3” and fit just fine in the drivers seat and passenger side with no issues. I seen some videos of the refreshed 2023 being sold overseas right now. It’s looks even better I think.
@laneblount9888 Жыл бұрын
These new explorers are really nice. My wife has a 2022 ST and we both love it. The inside is very comfortable and they ride and drive smooth
@One0fthenine3 ай бұрын
We found the perfect 21 limited explorer we were looking for, thankfully. Sun roof heated/cooled seats, captain's chairs. Even has tan interior with black exterior. Always found black on black when looking. Loving it so far.
@Keith-zm9qo Жыл бұрын
I hope it's a good one for you. I'm from Ohio, I lived in TX for 4 yrs in the late 80's ... A black on black vehicle would be OUT Of The Question for me in any southern state... My mother had one here in Ohio and it was like an Easy Bake OVEN !! Brutal !!
@ford6727 Жыл бұрын
I'm happy for you brother, I hope it turns out to be great for you.
@sambrown8224Ай бұрын
I have a 2022 XLT as a commuter vehicle and have put 62,000 miles on it in three years. It's by far the best handling Ford SUV Ive owned and I've owned many Expeditions, Explorers and Broncos over the years.
@brianlykins6663 Жыл бұрын
Nice vehicle, think you'll enjoy it. Personally, I prefer the bigger vehicles. I've had several F150's over the years. While I was still working, I drove 30 - 35 miles a day, I got a Mazda 3. Nice little car, biggest draw was the 40 mpg on the highway. But I really prefer to drive the bigger vehicles. As I get older the little ones are getting harder (less enjoyable) to get in and out of. Very nice SUV. Really enjoy the channel. God bless you and your family and have a blessed day my friend.
@LukeEdward Жыл бұрын
Good for y’all. I hope you enjoy the heck out of it! I hope you even get Y.T.Rev from the videos WHILE you’re enjoying it!
@brentfrench752 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2013 Explore limited, and we love it! 130,000 miles, and only doin the recovery maintenance, it has been problem free. We bought this car because we had a 2002 Explore with 178,000 that never had any issues, other than the a/c condenser went out just because we sold it, and one of the power window motors went out which was an easy fix. I used the 2002 as my Home Depot runner as, being a woodworker, I always needed sheet goods. Unless, you can’t put a 4x8’ sheet of plywood in the 2013, but it still handles the dimensional lumber. I think you’ll, or your wife rather, will enjoy it.
@Carriesaglock Жыл бұрын
We just bought a 2023 Explorer XLT. The wife’s previous car was a 2013 Explorer Limited. Our new XLT has leather seats and doesn’t miss much that her old limited had. The only things it doesn’t have that I miss is the memory seating and the little accent interior lights in the cup holders, door releases, footwells, etc. I can live without these. It also doesn’t have a sunroof like her older one but like you we don’t care for em. The new XLT does have 4WD where as our older limited was FWD. The 4WD was a must as the FWD was almost useless in snow. So far very happy with it.
@scotttaylor7211 Жыл бұрын
I have a ‘21 Explorer. I traded my ‘19 Explorer because I tow with it and I wanted rear wheel drive. There is a great spot for your phone in front of the cup holders.
@jm32484 Жыл бұрын
If you haven't found the battery yet I believe it's under that underhood panel on passenger side of the firewall by the wiper cowl
@Klohma Жыл бұрын
Having owned limited edition Ford trucks I do believe that the limited editions are a top-of-the-line version of a Ford vehicle, with additional packages that can still be added and/or substituted.
@stevenmoser7233 Жыл бұрын
We bought a 2014 flex fuel expedition. Love it. We got the highest package.
@imathreat209 Жыл бұрын
Nice how many miles
@stevenmoser7233 Жыл бұрын
125ķ
@nateisright Жыл бұрын
I think the Limited is the best one in the range. Landscape orientation on the screen, hybrid drivetrain, no sunroof (I don’t like those) and quite a bit less expensive than the Platinum or KR.
@jnk26 Жыл бұрын
Competition to the Explorer is the Durango, Traverse(JUNK), Acadia(Smaller), Grand Cherokee, Telluride/Palasade(engines are terrifying). My wife just bought a 2022 XLT and the 2.3 is more than enough engine, pulls very well in the 2000-3500rpm range. I'm happy with the longitudinal power train layout.
@FMC1239 Жыл бұрын
I think if I were buying in this class I'd 100% go for the Toyota Highlander Hybrid. These Fords turn into rattle boxes by 50k and the 2.3 has the same coolant intrusion issues that the 2.0 has been in the news for. The high sales numbers you referred to are because of their huge rental fleet deployments.
@LordoftheEagles Жыл бұрын
Love my highlander. Tows well too
@shanebowersox4415 Жыл бұрын
Nope……75k on my 2017 with ZERO issues
@dandennis8465 Жыл бұрын
I don’t think he keeps a vehicle to 50k miles
@timbowhite6674 Жыл бұрын
Good Afternoon My Good Bro & Sis Of Big Truck Big RVs
@danielfisher1204 Жыл бұрын
Nice car. Ford and I have never got along but still it is a nice car. Congrats
@chrismonahan2715 Жыл бұрын
Nice ride. About a week ago I rented an Explorer, a 2022? Limited for work and I was pleasantly surprised over all with it. Had it for 5 days and 600 plus miles. I had owned 2 brand new mid 90's Explore's and they come up in style since then. But I thought the ride was not as nice as a 2020 Toyota Highland I had a couple weeks prior. I hope you and your family get many miles of enjoyment out of that Explorer.
@zachtravers Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the new car, I love the new Explorers. This would be the 2.3 EcoBoost.
@MrJamesLuz Жыл бұрын
We looked at an Explorer and a Subaru Ascent in 2020 and went with the Ascent. We traded that in for more than we paid for it originally and got an Outback in 2022. I think the Explorer is great, but a lot of people overlook the Subaru Ascent thinking it’s “a bigger Forester” and it’s really not. It’s a great 3 row SUV. Since we didn’t need the 3rd row the Outback made more sense.
@leeglidewell1473 Жыл бұрын
... y'all must be a diehard Ford family... JD anyone who has watched y'all's channel for more than a minute knows the passion y'all put into testing/reviewing ALL brands, but, at the end of the day I usually tell 'em, "Ford... built without y'all's tax dollars"! End of story. Giddy up.
@mojorisin73174 ай бұрын
Glad you chose the shorter screen which looks less gimmicky then the longer vertical one's. The 4 cylinder is plenty of power for sure but I'd prefer if Ford offered the 2.7 V6 as standard. Definitely no knock on the better for maintenance 4 cylinder, I just prefer diesels and V8's so a 4 cylinder is a stretch even though I own a Lincoln MKZ and MKC with 4 cylinders for my son and daughter. We have the Buick Enclave which is great for 6 of us to go on road trips and daily driving and a Ford Expedition for towing and going skiing. Looking at the Aviator but don't like the expensive and albeit likely to fail or glitch electronics and poor reliability rating.
@toddgriffis896 Жыл бұрын
We have thought about getting a third vehicle for the same reason you have one but wife and I are both sitting in paid for vehicles an don’t cost us much to drive so the cost a 3rd vehicle would take years to recoup… I can definitely see why you would need it though with all of the trips you do
@claytondennis8034 Жыл бұрын
Your battery is under the firewall to windshield cowling on the passenger side
@ST_DCT7 ай бұрын
It doesn't feel like a Lincoln or a Mercedes? Well, since it's the entry level midsize SUV and priced accordingly, we're you expecting ultra plush luxury car ride quality or fit & finish? I love my 2020 Explorer, but I opted for the ST with all the bells and whistles, so far no complaints!
@texasproud3332 Жыл бұрын
Great choice can’t go wrong with a Ford
@Alex.AL_26 Жыл бұрын
For some reason I prefer the screen/interior layout of the Expedition and F-150/250 trucks.
@jasonlarsen3515 Жыл бұрын
Jd, have looked at the diono car seats? I personally think they are the best
@henryford2736 Жыл бұрын
Looked at bunch of cars and concluded: "Life is better in a Ford"
@kylepokorski6045 Жыл бұрын
I understand have a knock around car but wouldn't an explorer be thirsty in waiting on year 2 for a maverick hybrid to replace my 12 year old prius
@saltyraidersfan1022 Жыл бұрын
68mph in 10th gear Swap out Engine Oil / T case fluid/ Differentials with Full Synthetic fluids Nokian ONE HT tires Quiet and efficient 34+ mpg highway 27+ mpg city Cheers 🍻
@syvallia244 ай бұрын
Can you explain this for the newbies lol
@saltyraidersfan10224 ай бұрын
OEM fluids are good but other petroleum manufacturers make superior products within spec. Same with vehicles Stock Tires manufacturer. Better rubber options The 10R60 transmission in 10th gear doing 68mph you can exceed the mpg numbers
@WinLiggett Жыл бұрын
My Honda Ridgeline is in the body shop so I have an expedition rental just like this one and I love it except for the ten speed transmission is really clunky
@Deuce_Dufresne Жыл бұрын
I’m skeptical about turbocharged 4 cylinder engines in such a big vehicle.
@JD-di5qp9 күн бұрын
You forgot the ST
@chrisokeeffe7624 Жыл бұрын
Good luck with that. They dont call them exploders for nothing. The turbos do not hold up.
@BigTruckBigRV Жыл бұрын
Never heard of them called that
@shanebowersox4415 Жыл бұрын
@@BigTruckBigRV Because only the other brand fanboys call them that. Don’t worry about it JD
@Benjamin-gp3dl Жыл бұрын
I appreciate your enthusiasm but I’m personally not a Ford buyer yes I’ve owned probably 6 in my life. Now is an Explorer nicer than a Range Rover well that depends upon which one. But I’d question that though. But I will also say to each there own.
@hotelpv6 ай бұрын
Range Rovers are way much nicer than an Explorer. The problem relies on cost of onwership and realibility issues on Range Rover vehicles. That’s what drives customers away from Range Rover.
@matthewmartinez7079 Жыл бұрын
Curious if you looked at Kia Telluride, Hyundai Palisade or Mazda CX-9 as comparison vehicles and thoughts on those vehicles.
@BigTruckBigRV Жыл бұрын
I do like then all...in terms of interior and exterior look. We bought our oldest daughter a Hyundai about 8 years ago. It was loaded with tech and really nice for about 3-4 years and then it started to suffer from stupid issues, like door locks and windows not working and steering and suspension components wearing prematurely. I don't fully trust the long term reliability of some brands yet.
@bugs4u610 Жыл бұрын
@@BigTruckBigRV And there are people who will make the same comment about the North American Brands. My GMC truck 5 and half years in needed a engine replacement. Just outside of warranty. I have also had 3 honda's one of which had a transmission issue 3 years in. Every vehicle manufacture at times has quality control issues. At the end of the day your just hoping your not buying one of those vehicles.
@imathreat209 Жыл бұрын
Chevy traverse would be the explorers counterpart
@djkilpatrick52568 ай бұрын
Why the explorer over the highlander?
@kevinbarry71 Жыл бұрын
You went from one of Ford's most reliable vehicles to one of their least.
@shanebowersox4415 Жыл бұрын
Wow, if the Explorer is one of their least reliable, that says a ton for the rest of them, I own one and it’s been the absolute most reliable vehicle I’ve ever owned. And yes that includes many other tax-payer funded brands…..
@kevinbarry71 Жыл бұрын
@@shanebowersox4415 you're that guy. There's always one of you who comment something like that. I could say that yugo was a terrible car. And that guy would come on and say he's owned one for 300,000 miles and never had any trouble.
@shanebowersox4415 Жыл бұрын
@@kevinbarry71 I’m that guy? Because I’m talking from experience?? And yet here you are making the claim… one of Ford’s least reliable vehicles. 👌🏻😆
@msokes9 Жыл бұрын
@@shanebowersox4415 I have an 2014 explorer. Would say it has been pretty reliable in my opinion🤷♂️
@kevinlucas8437 Жыл бұрын
Personally they make trims too complicated !!! You really have to pay attention. twice bought toyota and got screwed !! Both limited top of the line and still didn't get all of the features. Bought hyundai palisade and comes with everything. Never will buy toyota again. Looks beautiful good luck with it !!!
@mleiter16 Жыл бұрын
I have a 2019 sport and love it! My wife has the 2017 Fusion hybrid and she loves it also!
@BorellaFamilyAdventures Жыл бұрын
Isn't the title suppose to be 2.3L Ecoboost, not 2.7L?
@BigTruckBigRV Жыл бұрын
Yep sorry 😐
@scottmulrooney8483 Жыл бұрын
2.3 L with a 5300lb tow number? That doesn't sound right....
@travishelms7067 Жыл бұрын
Say we have more money then Spence with out saying
@gropeandchange5490 Жыл бұрын
Those average 23mpg downhill with a tail wind while driving 55-60mph on the highway. Turbo motors drink gas.
@syvallia244 ай бұрын
I get 23
@zacharycrocker7001 Жыл бұрын
Nice Explorer, but, this was probably my LEAST favorite video of yours. I mean no disrespect, but I was disappointed largely because you’ve got a lot of information wrong in this video. Maybe my expectations are too high because your videos are normally bulletproof, hard facts, stats and specs through and through that are all verifiably accurate. That’s why I LOVE all your videos, minus this one. Idk if your sales person misinformed you, or if you were just assuming. But, either way, a little research would’ve gone a long way. Like I said tho, no disrespect or discredit to what you do. Not every video can be perfect like most of yours are! In case you read this comment and are wondering what I mean: - Your explorer limited is not a low end or high end limited. They were all 300a packages. It was the only package available in 2020 unless you got a hybrid, in which you’d get a 310a option which included noise cancellation. Contrary to what you said, there is not much configurability on limited trim at all. - There were only three major freestanding options for 2020 limited: pano roof, tow pack, and polished 20’s, the latter of which you have. This again playing to the tune of restricted configurability. - You cannot option practically any of the Platinum trim options. The 10.1” screen, the digital instrument cluster, a 14 speaker B&O system (opposed to 12), the adaptive projector style front LED headlamps that turn with the road, a leather wrapped dash board, the messaging seats, and the 3.0L V6 are all on platinum trim and none of which could be optioned on limited in 2020 (the larger 10.1 screen and upgraded B&O are optional now for 2022+ model years) - (OPINION) like I said, this is my opinion, but I wouldn’t consider the Explorer as quality as you made it out to be either. The explorer (not to add insult to injury, but especially the 2020 model year since it was the first year) are notably plagued with quality and fit/finish issues. Those interior trim pieces have massive panel gaps, all of the trim and finish materials are injection molded or hard plastics (platinum trim does materials slightly better), the NVH levels are bad, and lastly the transmission tuning is sloppy and clunky when compared to Lincoln Aviator which it shares a platform with.
@BigTruckBigRV Жыл бұрын
Thanks for all the great info.. my intention wasn't to be as detailed on this vehicle simply because of my usecase for it. What I posted wasn't pulled from resources I normally have with new vehicles. So I really appreciate your candid and detailed comment.
@zacharycrocker7001 Жыл бұрын
@@BigTruckBigRV … wow, I didn’t think you’d actually have the time to read all the comments, let alone my short novel. 😂 I figured this video was of "lesser importance" when compared to your usual channel stuff. But I was just caught off guard because I’ve come to have extremely high expectations for your content. 🤣 Your content is literally, 100%, the soul influence in my truck/rv related buying decisions. Your videos are some of the best on the internet. Straight forward, detailed, it’s all there! My set up, everything in it, is entirely thanks to you. 😂 Sometimes I wish I hadn’t seen your videos. I’d have a lot more money laying around. Kidding, but you get the point! Thanks for the reply and I hope you enjoy your Explorer. I had a 21 ST for a while and loved it because the V6 models weren’t as impacted by the drivetrain quarks. Make sure the recent recall for the transmission tuning and rollaway problem has been done by the dealer and I think you’ll love it for a long time. If your parking brake automatically comes on when you put it in park, then it should be all set. The auto parking brake is part of the update. FYI: I tried sending you a video idea once on your website but it wouldn’t go through. Idk if it’s been fixed since I tried a couple weeks ago, but there was a problem with the contact section on your website and it wasn’t submitting the email/content idea. At least it appeared to not go through? Idk, just thought I’d mention it.
@BigTruckBigRV Жыл бұрын
@Zachary Crocker I'm not sure if you email came through or not, honestly. I actually have folks who help me monitor them since I receive over 300 emails a week, about half being scams. The Explorer is actually at the dealersbip getting all the recalls done as well as some other little quirks. Its funny because most of them only bothered my wife and not me.
@zacharycrocker7001 Жыл бұрын
@@BigTruckBigRV No problem, I’ll try submitting it again sometime. Enjoy the explorer, it’s a great platform aside from a few quirks. The rear wheel drive architecture makes it that much better. I’ve enjoyed our brief back and forth. Do keep up the great videos! I look forward to them. I know you have some related content already, but I’ve been waiting for you to do a true thorough BTBRV tour of an Airstream. Maybe a Classic 30 or 33 model. (That’s not my video idea 😆)