Is the 2020 Ford Explorer ST the BEST Performance SUV for the MONEY?
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- Опубліковано 19 жов 2019
- This is the first time that ST badge is being placed on a Ford Explorer. Under the hood a 3.0L EcoBoost pumping out 400 HP & mated to a 10-speed automatic. Besides the AWD keeping the Explorer planted is the optional performance pack with larger, brake calipers, rotors, and wheels. On the outside and in everything has been updated for 2020 with this redesign. Has Ford designed a 3-row SUV with the perfect balance of performance for the price?
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Just picked up my fully loaded ST today, totally awesome vehicle!
Congrats! What color did you get?
Soo ugly comparing to previous models
Looks beastmode. No nasty on this thing.
Any electrical problems?
André Sara no runs great
Joe I really respect your grind. You did the right thing teaching in school to teach on the screen to more people than you could ever reach in a class room
Ford: Yo Apple Y’all still using the first gen IPAD lets cut a deal
Apple: Say No More
Ricky Robertson I freaking love it! Lol
It’s the same screen in some new trucks too 😄
@@RaitisRides Joe is this car comes with bench seats in the middle row?
Edward Valivonis I think the bench seat is optional. Mine came with four captains chairs and a semi type bench in the back
Ricky Robertson hehehehehe
I ordered mine in October of last year. Finally received in about a week ago and I love it! 400hp in sport mode is legit! I got this over another f150. My previous vehicle was a f150 lariat fully loaded. I’ll take this explorer ST any day of the week over an f150! Much better handling, performance, easier to turn and park. Just overall much better driving experience
Congrats on your Explorer ST!
I custom ordered mine in rapid red with all the packages and the sunroof. It is fantastic, love driving it every chance I get. Thanks Joe for your great reviews.
I just ordered mine a few days ago, any issues or complaints about yours yet?
@@majestic_G6 I have mine21/2 years now and I like it more than ever. No problems at all, 1 recall on the rear camera taken care of promptly by my local ford dealer.
Reviews are great and informative. Nice to hear honest unbiased reviews of a car pros and cons. Love those interior jokes( " 5 credit cards", "shift and graba skittle")
Thanks for saying that and letting me share my car passion with you!
Amazing car, amazing presentation. Great job!
Test drove one today. OMG it’s fantastic. I hope I can get one soon.
Great review I'm considering this vehicle. Keep up the Great work.
Hello Joe. I really enjoy watching your videos. I noticed every time you zonk something, I agree. I don't see many comments where people disagree with your zonks. I think it very important that the car companies know about these zonks, change them and then work toward making a better car the following year.
Just ordered a white ST from Ford. Even without test driving it. I trust Raiti’s review. Keep up the good work Raiti!
Congrats! That is an honor! Let me know when she comes in!
I feel like every car is priced $10,000 more than it should be.
Yep I agree.
They are. Talked to a manager from Ford in PD in charge of the Aviator. Said because Ford loses so much on electric and hybrid vehicles, they have to overprice the cars people actually do want.
I totally agree with you Frank!
AGREED!
That is terrible.
Love to see your subscribers grow, been here since early on. You’ve put a lot of work into your channel, and made sacrifices.
You deserve success.
Thanks Marty! I really appreciate you letting me share the journey with you!
Joe I'm gonna have to zonk you on that mic interference! Just kidding man, you got me rolling with all the snacks you're always mentioning. You remind me of Woody Harrelson in Zombieland with all the Twinkie mentions lol. Love the Explorer ST, bad-ass!!
Thanks brother for letting me share the laughs with you Sorry about the mic issue. We will get it sorted.
This will be my dream SUV! Nice job Joe.
I had to special order mine since no one withing 1000 miles of my dealer had a ST in Silver Spruce. Cant wait for it to come it after watching this.
You are going to love it!
Great review, as always. Ty!
nice job, we just went and drove one of those. wow, what a nice ride, thanks for all that info
You are so very welcome Larry!
I own a 2015 Explorer limited and I was not impressed by the refresh afterwards but this one really looks good to me. The tablet stereos will never grow on me but overall great vehicle. Superb video
Little late to your comment but ya I have a 2019 sport (great engine ecoboost twin turbo V6) but looking to upgrade…I just don’t wanna buy the ST and a better model with normal touch screen come out right after
I bought a Mercedes C4 AMG and my BMW M5 Competition looking at your videos, and I get a strong feeling I am going to get the ST same color here in Charlotte. Will keep you posted, thanks for making great videos
Great presentation!
My dad has a 2020 ford explorer ST. Need to borrow it when I have a lot of stuff to carry. Such a fun SUV to drive this thing flies. 4 years in he hasn't experienced any major issues with it. There was 1 major recall but luckily his didn't have the faulty part
Thumbs up brother .great review as always.
Love the video, driving part is Great. That’s the way I’d be driving it.
I’ve have the Mercedes E350 with 4 Matic. Love the car after putting on 60 miles in “less than 3 years, I have acquired mobility issues so it’s too hard to crawl in and out of, this is what I need! Thanks again !
That is so awesome Greg! Thanks for riding shotgun with me!
This was a sweet review of a sweet machine. Nice shape and beautiful color. I love your reviews, man. Very tight, clean narrative that shows that really think through the presentation instead of simply droning on with the camera running, and there is a great linearity about how you present that I'm really fond of. I send a lot of folks your way for reviews. Crisp, and you don't try gimmicks or cutesy stuff that sometimes starts getting over the top and opinionated (ahem, 'quirks'). I tuned in kind of half-heartedly and was quite impressed by the time the review was over. Thank you Ford and others for actually still making interesting versions of pedestrian vehicles. For a lot of folks, there is a need to get the 'sporting' along with everything else the vehicle will be expected to do, especially folks with large families. Without vehicles like the Explorer ST, there would be a gap for a lot of folks, because not everyone wants an enormous V8 powered SUV along with the associated costs, and yet wish for something more than the everyday machines. Minivans could never and never did fill this gap, but it's nice seeing performance SUV's moving into position. 60k a significant amount of cash, but well within the affordability zone of a lot of folks. Good to know about needing to let the ads play out to make them pay maximally. I will do that moving forward. Now, I might be petting the borf during the ads, but they will indeed play out.
That is really amazing of you to say! Thank you for your wonderful support. I appreciate your great input and perspective!
Great drive today!!!
I'm with you brother I absolutely love that performance blue, it's gorgeous!! That explorer is sexy!! I'm so sorry I missed your livestream yesterday! I never got the notification on my phone for some reason 😣 I definitely would have joined and dropped a superchat! Great review as always Joe!! 🤙🏻🤙🏻
Thanks Eric! Great minds think a like! I promise we will have more coming up! You are a great person.
You are a jokester alright. Laughed a lot during your review. I don't know another car reviewer that has your level of knowledge and is still able to keep it light and fun. Great work!!
Wow Joshua! That is really awesome of you to say! Thanks for watching!
That color is lovely.
It really pops!
super great content Joe love it I really love the new 2020 Ford explorer with having 400hp ,ur the best man great super job Joe god bless
Christopher 1995 thanks my friend! I haven’t seen you post on in here in a while!😎👍🏻
I'm sorry for that, the thing s I talk to you about are hitting me hard, u know I always put up a great comment, I'll email you later god bless brother I put up ur ads on my instagram page
Didn’t think I would like the 10 inch infotainment screen. Turns out it is not intrusive at all and I love it!
Thanks for that great ownership experience!
Best commentary ever!!!
Raiti, can you make a 2020 Ford Expedition review? Thank you. Very much appreciated.
Purchased mine 2 weeks ago with the high-performance package, ABSOLUTELY am in love!
Congrats! It is a really great SUV!
Wait until warranty expires...
Woland not just that, the interior on this thing looks straight out of a $30,000 car MAX...
@@mattX5 I know most people pay more attention to color and interior but I am an old-fashioned man - I prefer new money, new cars, and young women. In this context, it's more important for a vehicle to run with no issues for decades than to have every possible bell and whistle to fail. That's why I own two 4Runners.
Woland I understand that. However, there are many people such as myself who trade their cars in every 4 or 5 years, and don’t care about long term reliability.
"You can actually put a box of twinkies here"
It is that big!
Joe, I had to revisit your review, based on your review, I bought my wife an atlas blue ST! We love it, got every option, took the car out of town, got 28 mpg, more than enough power! The black 21" wheels with red brakes look awesome, thanks for your hard work! God bless you and your family, God bless America, 🙏😎USA 🇺🇸
Get a zfg or 5 star tune and it will blow your mind
Looks like u had fun bro.
For an SUV it was!
Hey, I know that area, my dad lives right there. Cool to see that.
Great video Joe! Can you review the 2019 Explorer Sport too please for a comparison! Thanks!
I will get that together for you!
Awesome! Thanks Joe!@@RaitisRides
I hope you'll get one in a near future sir Joe 🙏👍👏
Thanks for saying that!
Hey Raiti.. i was listening to some pf your content with headphones at work and your voice seems to keep going low and high at different points of the vid! i guess when the mic is farther or closer.. just some feedback i wanted to point out to u..keep up the good work
Thanks Raul! I appreciate that and I have a fix for it! Thank you for the feedback!
It looks awesome
Thank you for reviewing this baby. I think once the budget allows and we are ready for the larger SUV, I really think this is a strong contender. Keep up the great work, Joe and fam!
I am so glad that you liked this one! Thank you for letting me share it with you!
If I had the cash I would get this explorer from Ford love it very nice too nice video to man keep Dem coming
Thanks Saul! I am so glad that you liked this one.
@@RaitisRides keep up the good work brother respect
Joe, I appreciate your reviews of how a car/truck handles. For those of us who live up north with crappy roads can you find a road in poor condition or under construction and add that to your route. I worried how the 45 aspect ratio tires will be on my crappy roads. In the description at the top can you list the options on the vehicle and it’s color.
Thanks James for reaching out! I will try to get that added to the drive, I appreciate the feedback.
Is that infotainment system gonna be the norm for new ford models 2020+ ? I wonder if the bronco will get that display
Great suv love your reviews then you have comedy with it keep the zonks coming 😆
That really means a lot Keith! I appreciate your support!
Do you know when you’ll have a review for the new 2021 Ford Explorer xlt sport appearance package?
Joe, my man. Some of us don't know how to drive. Meanwhile, I see turn signals used sparingly. When used maybe one second of warning before the lane change occurs. Crossing solid lane markers, exhibition of speed. Multiple citations could have been given. :) Nothing but love buddy.
Thanks for sharing your input and perspective! I really appreciate you watching!
When you drive the Explorer, everybody around you drives slower, and safer.
Great review. Love the twisties... i just cant wrap my head around an explorer with a sticker of $57k !! But it seams to be a quality product with a great blend of sport and utility !!
Sounds and looks fast while hitting that throttle
Thanks for letting me share this one with you1
Could u do a review on the 2020 Ford F-150 Raptor
I will get that together for you!
Gotta zonk you for the circus peanuts mention..worst candy every made! Just kidding, Joe...great vid once again! 😂
You freaking crack me up! Thanks for letting me share the laughs with you!
great video I was comparing this to the 2020 dodge Durango rt.. what do u think is a better choice? I know the Durango platform is older but?
None of the above. Toyota.
You’re right panoramic roof should’ve been included in the package and slightly better exhaust sound would be nice I think I will wait for them to workout the bugs of the first year before buying one I did some research some say the transmission needed some tuning and the 10’ screen was hard see because of darkness on the edges of screen and back up of course too small my question Why no aluminum like the F150 truck? They’re asking for a lot of $$$
forgot to mention about the sunroof on the interior. is that explorer a 6 or 7 seater?
Just seeing this one Joe. Shopping performance SUVs. How would you compare this to the Durango SRT? And I'm sure you will take out the 2021 redesigned SRT (non-Hellcat) once available to compare with the 2021 ST, which is out right now.
Mr. Raiti have you ever thought about reviewing motorcycles? You do the best job at reviewing cars and I feel like you would do the same on other types of vehicles.
Hi Jonathan! Actually I have. I rode motorcycles for over 14 years! I am probably going t create a separate channel.
just got out 2020 explorer ST last week with the technology and street packages ... honestly hands down absolutely amazing drive, was about to buy out our lease end 2017 sport, glad we decided to lease again this vehicle is unbelievable. Only complaint is the “upgraded” B&O sound system, I know it’s better than the previous sony but am I only one that felt it’s a little underwhelming with not having enough good bass sound?
Congrats! Thanks for sharing your ownership experience!
Can’t wait to watch this one Joe! My dad just traded his ‘15 sport on a white st at walker! So far, he loves it!
That is so awesome Martin! Tell your Dad I said congrats!
I picked one up today , with the rebates included it was like 50k so I’m excited , Miss my 1320 challenger scat pack though lol
Is it a good SUV?
@@cleptomon
Yeah for the price it’s excellent , I was gonna get a SRT Durango but it like was 10-12k higher and I like the bells and whistles with the ST .
U know what Joe I'm absolutely in love with this 2020 Ford Explorer ST in that beautiful Ford Performance Blue ❤ & the Street Pack as it's called on the Build & Price on Ford. Personally would definitely take this over a 2020 Ford Edge ST cause of the false paddle shifting gears & the weird pumped in sound any day. Would love to see the All New Ford F - Series Super Duty when they hit the Dealership's. Thanks Joe. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤.
Jay Patel I’m so glad that you loved this one! You know that I will have more coming!
@@RaitisRides Thanks Joe can't wait man ❤
Price is a little high for what you get ( or don’t get.) For me, the Edge ST is more suitable in size. Love the color. Nicely done Joe! 👍🏻👍🏻🇺🇸
L S good call Larry!
Raiti! I just bought a 2019 Civic Type R at MSRP! So happy!!
Congrats Daniel! You deserve it!
How does this one drive compared to the police package you reviewed before? Keep up the great work, Joe.
Michael Obama it’s pretty much spot on! Thanks for your encouragement!
That is a beautiful blue. Ford seems to know their blues. What was that other one? Denim Blue Jeans?
You are so very right! Yes you are correct about the other blue!
Ford Performance Blue remind me of my Volvo Bursting metallic blue. 😍 Amazing color I get complements on Volvo Bursting metallic blue. Google it. Here a link
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I agree with you Joe. Ford made BIG mistake eliminating the performance CARS from their lineup only leaving the Mustang. I suspect there may be some mishaps with some people driving faster than their talent in these. The rising gas prices will impact sales of Ford vehicles that are now SUV heavy. Bring back Focus ST, RS and Fusion Sport. Looking at the new Focus ST that Europe now has shows Ford has lost their way by now bringing to market here. Sorry for the rant. Now work by the engineers trying to make a silk purse out of sow's ear but not liking performance people mover especially with this mass. Thanks for the review, you always gives us the real deal!
I totally agree with you Robert!
Awesome Review Joe! Would love to see a Review of the Platinum Model
Thanks for saying that! Funny you say that because I actually have one coming!
I think I need to take one for a test drive. 😮
love the color wow
I totally agree with you!
Color doesn't run. Engine does. Unless it's ford in which case nothing runs.
That blue looks fantastic!
It really pops!
Can you get the Sound Symposer delete kit for this Explorer ST like you can cancel the pumped in sound with the Focus ST?
I do like that color ...
With that deep well in the cargo area, Ford should have put a spare tire in there. Price is about 10K more that what it should be. Nice overall review!
For 57k you get an ipad sticked on a dashboard. lol
LMAO!
I’ll tell you where your third row USB is, if you get the second row center console option then you get a third row USB on the back of that center console.
Thanks for sharing that Randy! The issue is you get it standard on the Telluride.
I wanna see a f150 trim level comparison with your opinions on them because of the discounts offered at different levels
I will get that together for you!
Ok now that is one SEXY SUV!! I want one
I know how you feel!
Joe do you think you can find a 94-98 Saleen s351 to review? Maybe the rare cobra model saleen.
I will try to track one down! I love Saleens so when I find it I will be all over it!
Just got mine and I love it. Same color with roof.
Congrats! Thank you for letting me share it with you!
Impressive get up and go + handling for a porky SUV. I like the color too. That price though, that is a lot considering all of the things it doesn't have.
TERMINATOR: were is my car?
FORD: you welcome
Good way of putting it Ed!
@@RaitisRides Joe does this car comes with bench seats?
The car really looks like from terminator movie, apart of that iPad everything looks fine, wish bench seats in second row
Ford has the best door open chime
User Anonymous staten island this is true!
Hands down
Yeah! You can enjoy it while sitting at the side of a road waiting for a tow truck.
7:50 When the Vehicle is completely Designed and Ford forgot about the infotainment system.
Designer: Just throw an iPad on the dashboard.
I see what you did there!
@@RaitisRides it looks out of place !! 😁 I really like your honest review...You got a new sub !! 👍
Several Manufacturer's use the same mounting technique. Having recently test driven an Explorer ST. I found the positioning of the large infotainment system worked well. It sets in between trim coming in from each side providing a better fit and finish look. What I really noticed was how well the system worked regarding prompt responses and how much brighter the screen is compared to my 2017 version. I found it's location to be no issue at all and the Explorer ST is at the top of my personal list of SUVs that I'm considering for replacing my 2017 model. Fantastic aggressive looks. Comfortable interior with plenty of room, loads of technology and solid performance (The ST was much faster than I expected being a larger size SUV). Unless you actually sit in the vehicle to see the system first hand. It's hard to determine how it looks via recording. Nice video Joe on an excellent Performance SUV. Your information is always spot on.
Joe I'm very interested in that Explorer ST with it being blue, That's my favorite out of all of them, I do like those 21"black wheels and that break package but I'd rather go with the 21' chrome wheels instead But yes I really do like that Ford Explore ST in Blue👍👍👍👍👍👍
I am so glad that you liked this one!
1:00 Looks like the same blue that is on my 2018 Escape. It's just called "Blue" by Ford. Sometimes dealers refer to it as Blue Metallic. They only used it for 2018 on the Escape.
Thanks for sharing that info! I appreciate you watching!
@@RaitisRides Well I only know because my Escape is the same color as the Explorer in your video. It's a nice shade of Blue. Don't know why Ford chose to just call it Blue. Kind of a boring name for a nice color. The Edge ST comes in Performance blue and the Explorer ST comes in Atlas blue which is almost identical. I agree with you that Ford should have kept the Focus ST and the Fiesta ST here in the US. Maybe there will be an Escape ST?
Can’t wait till I’m older and can afford this 😂
Love everything about it except the tail lights are a bit boxy, needs to be more sleek like the headlights.
I can totally understand where you are coming from.
Maybe have the camera man stand a little closer. He usually misses the first thing you point out when you started in the back. and front seat
It's sound is very good! The 2020 Explorer ST is not released in South Korea yet. T-T
Got my 2022 Explorer ST for 1000 under MSRP love the drive. I miss my 2021 F150 Platinum cause who doesn't love F150 but I needed a extra seat.
You are very lucky Daniel!
What state ya in?
@@GettinUp TX
@@danielp5394 makes sense. Dealers here in Chicago are getting away with selling used ones for 45k. Smdh.
Ok, loving that performance blue, amazing color. If I was in the market for an Explorer, the ST would be a no brainer. Not crazy about the vertical tablet look of the infotainment screen, but pretty sure I could get used to it. I saw my first 2020 Explorer on the road the other day. It wasn't an ST model, but was still a very striking and sporty design on account of the reduced overhang. I am really glad that Ford was bold enough to produce the ST. I hope they eventually do the same with the new Escape.
I totally agree with your points Wayne! Escape ST would be killer!
The guy sounds like your typical Florida Car Salesman.
You are obviously new to the channel.I am here to share my passion for car!
Can you do a review on a 2019 honda civic lx coupe not the si or sport the lx model.
I will get that together for you my friend!
Raiti's Rides thanks i really appreciate it i have post notificationson and watch your videos daily.
Great review! What's the exact name of that color?? Looks great.
Performance Blue! Thanks for the compliment!
What color is it again? Lol. Great job. Love this truck drives great too
User Anonymous staten island thanks for letting me share it all with you!
Ford performance blue
It’s actually metallic blue 😂😂
Nice thorough review as usual Joe! One thing for third row-plug in 12 volt behind third row and run cord to third row seating area and solves crying kid with dying phone.
This or the Telliride SX? Similar in price, pros and cons to each... decisions.
The one thing I have yet to figure out is how you get the climate control display up on the infotainment screen? I’ve posted in several forums and only one person responded to me and said I need to buy this extra little gadget to hook into my diagnostic port to add that to the screen I think that’s ridiculous it’s got to be an easier way.
There should be an on-screen button.
I have question ??? There all Ford Explorer same size or different sizes???