We love ours and it’s been across 14 states not a single issue other than I haven’t done any upgrades… come to think about it… that’s probably why there’s no problems yet 😂🤣
My wife's 2020 has 67k miles and the only issue we have had is replace the rear shocks. Great vehicle and was definitely an upgrade over the 16 Sport we had. Plus it makes more power and gets better mileage. She is averaging 23.5 mpg on mainly highway miles.
@jakes5530 Great, only other issue is the rear sunroof seal has failed and the rear drains aren't sufficient. So if it rains really, really hard (I'm talking torrential downpour), it will leak a little bit onto the headliner. My wife's Explorer is in the garage and I could always put a bead of silicone on it, but it hasn't been a big enough issue. Car has 90k miles on it now and still gets 25 mpg on trips.
I love my 23" now that we figured out what that annoying clunk was coming from the front end. It took two trips to the dealership and a loaner car, but I got it back and while they were removing the right front strut for replacement they noticed the upper bearing had separated. So they installed a new RF strut, upper bearing, strut mount, and did an alignment. Reading through the invoice it says “Found SSM 52405 for front strut noise and vehicle falls within build date of SSM criteria" So Ford is aware of this issue somewhere along the line. I know a lot of folks are experiencing this same issue and no one seemed to have a solution I could find. Except that the dealerships were telling them it was normal. DON'T buy that crap if yours is making what sounds like a strut or ball joint noise from the front end!! This SUV runs like a bat out of hell, especially in sport mode. It has a stiff ride and handles like a go cart instead of a 4600lb SUV. I'm doing the ST Experience in Asheville next month and can't wait to run the piss outta one these that I don't have to worry about fixing later ;)
The hot rod Costco runner! I've had my 2023 ST for going on 2 years, and I love it, despite a couple of complaints. Like yours mine has about 37,000 mile and I just swapped out the tires. The OEM Pirellis could have lasted a while longer, but I couldn't put my faith in those tires going into a Michigan winter. 2 gripes... #1: I often get a sore right heal during a lengthy drive, never had a problem like that in any prior vehicle. #2: The vertically oriented infotainment screen, like yours, wastes A LOT of space When your driving even on a relatively smooth road and you reach to the screen the icons are small making it easy to miss. This creates a lot of distraction which can lead to mayhem. The landscape orientation is far superior. Unfortunately this wasn't something I could predict from a brief test drive, AND a 2023 model year should have wireless connectivity. Aside from these gripes I do really like it. Other than my heal issue, it's great on the highway. It doesn't even start breathing hard below 95 - 100. BTW the 2025 version has a great infotainment system.
Bro, that's awesome! I want a 2025 Aviator and typed high mileage explorer ST and got this video. I know they are not the same but very similar engine frame cargo, etc. Great video Im glad I watched it. Had a lot of problems with my 3.5 lariat cam phasers ect. Bought it with 25k and not sure when he changed the oil. I was told no more than 5k with these turbos.
I change our oil every 5k no matter the motor. I know with my newer 6.7 powerstroke, they say you can go up to 7k miles but rather be safe than sorry lol
Good video. I know its great on pavement, how is it in the gravel and sand? Handle okay? Gravel is about as much off roading as I could see doing so I want to know before I order. Thanks
Love my ST 2 years old, only thing wrong with it is that the drivers side seat control cover the plastic part broke from m y smaller wife sliding off of it, and not stepping out. Cant complain.
Personally I love it and we haven’t had any real issues. If you go Toyota there’s no real on road fun you can have in my opinion… I think you’d be disappointed.
The 24 is going to be a continuation of the the 23. You may want to wait for the 25. From what I've heard, 24 is going to be a very short run and then the 25's will be introduced.
There is actually a charging pad at the front of the center counsel storage. The thing I have found is the pad doesn’t charge very fast and I keep forgetting my phone when I leave the car. As to the storage door forward of the shifter, the make aftermarket pads to protect the door.
I do have kids and they were raised to NOT be spoiled brats! Kids that behave in unacceptable just just have to be TAUGHT by responsible parents who have a clue and that aren't afraid of them. When they grow older life will be a LOT easier for them if they behave in a civilized manner.
@@donjohnson8649its a family beater car. Who cares if kids are kicking things, theyre kids exploring and figuring out the world around them. They also allow a dog in their car slight, interior damage im sure is the last thing they care about.
It amazes me that people will spend all that money on a nice car like this, and they don’t take care of it. Word of advise, don’t buy a nice car when you have young kids. This guy must be rich with over $130,000 dollars in vehicles sitting in the driveway.
Great video. It's always good to know what you're getting into after the car has been used in real life !!! Thank you.
Glad you enjoyed it!
It's a good video, and I like to see a car review in which it appears the car is actually being used.
Thank ya!
My wife has a grey ST and we love it. One of the best all around vehicles you can buy. One year and 20k miles later and not a single issue
We love ours and it’s been across 14 states not a single issue other than I haven’t done any upgrades… come to think about it… that’s probably why there’s no problems yet 😂🤣
@@TheBoostedFam my wife said don’t do anything to my car 😂😂 I may have to sneak some stuff on it once the warranty goes
@@laneblount9888 ditto!
I have a 21 ST, with 24,000 miles on it and now I'm having electrical issues with it. It's not starting 😢 it's been in the shop for 2 weeks.
@vivianrobinson882 hate hearing that! Hope they fix it right
My wife's 2020 has 67k miles and the only issue we have had is replace the rear shocks. Great vehicle and was definitely an upgrade over the 16 Sport we had. Plus it makes more power and gets better mileage. She is averaging 23.5 mpg on mainly highway miles.
If my wife didn’t think she was Dale Earnhardt, she could prob average that 😂🤣😂
how's it holding up KJ? Looking at a used 2020 this week with 65k miles.
@jakes5530 I just put out a video a couple weeks ago with a 60+k mile review
@jakes5530 Great, only other issue is the rear sunroof seal has failed and the rear drains aren't sufficient. So if it rains really, really hard (I'm talking torrential downpour), it will leak a little bit onto the headliner. My wife's Explorer is in the garage and I could always put a bead of silicone on it, but it hasn't been a big enough issue. Car has 90k miles on it now and still gets 25 mpg on trips.
Great review with a fun 1 year story.
Thank ya!
I love my 23" now that we figured out what that annoying clunk was coming from the front end. It took two trips to the dealership and a loaner car, but I got it back and while they were removing the right front strut for replacement they noticed the upper bearing had separated. So they installed a new RF strut, upper bearing, strut mount, and did an alignment.
Reading through the invoice it says “Found SSM 52405 for front strut noise and vehicle falls within build date of SSM criteria" So Ford is aware of this issue somewhere along the line. I know a lot of folks are experiencing this same issue and no one seemed to have a solution I could find. Except that the dealerships were telling them it was normal. DON'T buy that crap if yours is making what sounds like a strut or ball joint noise from the front end!!
This SUV runs like a bat out of hell, especially in sport mode. It has a stiff ride and handles like a go cart instead of a 4600lb SUV. I'm doing the ST Experience in Asheville next month and can't wait to run the piss outta one these that I don't have to worry about fixing later ;)
The hot rod Costco runner! I've had my 2023 ST for going on 2 years, and I love it, despite a couple of complaints. Like yours mine has about 37,000 mile and I just swapped out the tires. The OEM Pirellis could have lasted a while longer, but I couldn't put my faith in those tires going into a Michigan winter. 2 gripes... #1: I often get a sore right heal during a lengthy drive, never had a problem like that in any prior vehicle. #2: The vertically oriented infotainment screen, like yours, wastes A LOT of space When your driving even on a relatively smooth road and you reach to the screen the icons are small making it easy to miss. This creates a lot of distraction which can lead to mayhem. The landscape orientation is far superior. Unfortunately this wasn't something I could predict from a brief test drive, AND a 2023 model year should have wireless connectivity. Aside from these gripes I do really like it. Other than my heal issue, it's great on the highway. It doesn't even start breathing hard below 95 - 100. BTW the 2025 version has a great infotainment system.
Bro, that's awesome! I want a 2025 Aviator and typed high mileage explorer ST and got this video. I know they are not the same but very similar engine frame cargo, etc. Great video Im glad I watched it. Had a lot of problems with my 3.5 lariat cam phasers ect. Bought it with 25k and not sure when he changed the oil. I was told no more than 5k with these turbos.
I change our oil every 5k no matter the motor. I know with my newer 6.7 powerstroke, they say you can go up to 7k miles but rather be safe than sorry lol
Thinking about getting a ST or F150 next
2022 Ford Explorer ST, 37,267 miles
Tick is a normal thing with direct injection
Thanks for that info!
try different fuel / additive
Great Video! 🎉
Thank ya!
Good video. I know its great on pavement, how is it in the gravel and sand? Handle okay? Gravel is about as much off roading as I could see doing so I want to know before I order. Thanks
I think it does great overall but I can say I haven’t had it in sand but plenty of gravel and out in our fields on the farm with no issues.
I have a white '23 ST, hit some high clearance, rock/gravel trails in CO this past week in trail mode, and it made it easy
@wbaskin that’s awesome!
The “TICK” is the high pressure fuel pump.
Love my ST 2 years old, only thing wrong with it is that the drivers side seat control cover the plastic part broke from m y smaller wife sliding off of it, and not stepping out. Cant complain.
All that dog hair looks like parmesan cheese in the back. Yummy! 😋
With that power it looks like a vehicle to drive
that mileage thing? was it there from day one do you remember?
What mileage thing? It’s a little older video and I don’t remember the whole thing lol
@@TheBoostedFam lol all good. The mileage was off.
Does it damage the car in anyway if u have it in sport mode, on a Daily.?
It shouldn’t… it’s supposed to be built for it.
In sport mode, you are responsible for most of the shifting. I don’t personally care for it. I don’t think it actually shifts in the optimal points.
Where do you drive to put so many miles on already?
Daughter was on a traveling gymnastics team and then most of our family is far up north/on the coast
Looking to get a 2024. Should we stay awat and go Toyota 3 row? I want something reliable but somethinf i can have fun in too.
Personally I love it and we haven’t had any real issues. If you go Toyota there’s no real on road fun you can have in my opinion… I think you’d be disappointed.
The 24 is going to be a continuation of the the 23. You may want to wait for the 25. From what I've heard, 24 is going to be a very short run and then the 25's will be introduced.
Front wheel drive Huh?
Intelligent AWD… may have slipped and said FWD…? Not sure where you were going with the comment lol
Nope, rear wheel drive biased. Goes into AWD mode when needed.
You did slip, but we forgive you!😅@@TheBoostedFam
Any major issues since?
Went over everything in the video. Is there something specific that I didn’t cover that you’re asking about?
Attractive suv...with fun loaded.
I put my phone upside down where you have your key. This way I can plug it and it doesn't move around there.
There is actually a charging pad at the front of the center counsel storage. The thing I have found is the pad doesn’t charge very fast and I keep forgetting my phone when I leave the car. As to the storage door forward of the shifter, the make aftermarket pads to protect the door.
With bolt ons these things cooooook 😎 great sleeper
Its fake exhaust covers. Real pipes are pointed toward the floor.
the 3.0 is bulletproof
“There’s nowhere to put your phone up here.” Yes, there is, your phone goes where you have the keys. That’s a phone holder.
Charging pad?
There's a cure for kids kicking seats; It is called DISCIPLINE.
It’s been resolved trust me 😂🤣
You must not have kids.
I do have kids and they were raised to NOT be spoiled brats! Kids that behave in unacceptable just just have to be TAUGHT by responsible parents who have a clue and that aren't afraid of them. When they grow older life will be a LOT easier for them if they behave in a civilized manner.
@@donjohnson8649 I'm sure they will thank you for it someday. It will probably be in your sleep, you won't feel a thing.
@@donjohnson8649its a family beater car. Who cares if kids are kicking things, theyre kids exploring and figuring out the world around them. They also allow a dog in their car slight, interior damage im sure is the last thing they care about.
Ford should have known that would happen and make it kid proof.
Has anyone told you you sound like Kermit the frog?
I was the sound over for him in the show 😂🤣
Honestly, I thought the same but didn't wanna hurt anyone's feelings (never know these days), BUT great vid friend!
You won’t hurt my feelings, that’s for sure 😂🤣
Sounds like the car is fine it’s your kids tearing it up
🤦🏻♂️
It amazes me that people will spend all that money on a nice car like this, and they don’t take care of it. Word of advise, don’t buy a nice car when you have young kids.
This guy must be rich with over $130,000 dollars in vehicles sitting in the driveway.
Dudes speaks another form of mumble English 😵💫
The 3.0 chessdeddy grippilinn notchy getta cleen it ?
Yeah, the Explorer seems nice, but how could they skip basic things like cargo shade 🤣🤣🤣? Ford employs idiots 🤣🤣🤣.
Just buy a cargo shade. People buy this because it’s twin turbo and it’s an all around vehicle. Not that hard to wrap your head around
good answer@@msokes9