Five years later, and this video is still aiding decisions! I was caught between decisions on a 2016 Dodge Durango or a 2016 Explorer Sport; and this video contributed to my decision towards the Explorer Sport! Thanks for this!
Excellent video! I'm a Ford/Lincoln sales consultant in Pennsylvania and I learned more from this video than from some of Ford's training materials. Well put together and very informative, thank you!
I'm an owner of the 2015 Explorer Sport and I agree this is a refresh but I do like the buttons for the climate control. Buttons are always better. I will add for all the people who say the unibody Explorer is a mommy mobile check into the the lift kits available. I lifted mine and I have close to 12" of ground clearance and with the right tires the Haldex 4x4 system, the very same one found in some Land Rover's, will take you off road more places than you think. When my lease ended on my 2013 F150 King Ranch Supercrew 4x4 with the FX4 package I was really surprised at my Explorer Sport 4x4 taking on some of the same trails and being better because of it's shorter overall wheelbase. And don't even get me started on how good my 2015 Mustang GT is, I love that car :)
You've really sparked my interest in the 2016 explorer. I'm a Ford man heck I even bleed blue. (I'm known for my sleeper 801 rwh 2011 mustang gt.) But my wife owns a Lexus RX 350 seeing this video I think you have changed her mind. Thanks for the help and a great video.
Awesome job Mitch!! You are as thorough as I would be in describing a vehicle. Maybe make a follow-up video and cover some options like park assist and driving the vehicle showing the blind spot monitoring system etc. Shooting in 4K is also a nice touch because of the detail of the video showing just how beautiful that Ruby Red color is! My wife and I are buying our 2016 Ruby Red Sport Explorer today as a matter of fact!! It is equipped with everything you mentioned.
Man this car looks amazing, kinda reminds me of a range rover but that lower climate control section of the dash looks horrendous and the mpg is the same as my 2004 ford explorer.
Thank you for actually having the specs in front of you. And the illustration. So many reviewers try to give specs from memory and often don't execute well. Very informative and detailed. Appreciate the video
Just purchased a 16 explorer sport in all black for my wife and 4 kiddos. She loves it. Also, outstanding job on the video! Very informative. Coming from a 06 Expedition this is an absolute win!
Great review! Normally I get bored with these basic walk through videos but he kept me entertained while informed definitely looking into getting this soon
I wish our dealership in San Diego was this informative. Instead, I had the dumb lady telling me that the XLT doesn't offer cloth seats. Customers should not be more knowledgeable about a sellers product.
Charley Hawkins You act like they all had diseases and spread them all over or something. Oh, and they all farted on your seat too btw. I have never been to an auto show, but from videos of auto shows that I have seen the only people who might of 'sat' in it are media people. I doubt there were 1k+ media people at the show. And even if there were and/or they let just anybody sit in it...it's an accord, doesn't exactly 'wow' anybody - no reason to sit in it lol. So, a little interior clean on the dash/steering wheel and you'll be all good. Not that any diseases that they might of spread are still alive, anyways. Oh and one more thing.. they just sat in it, not drove it. If they all drove it, then maybe I wouldn't even buy it as a used car.
Charley Hawkins It's not a big deal. With all the test drives at dealerships, I have noticed scratches on automobiles I've paid over 50k for new from the dealership. As long as you bought it straight out it's okay, if you leased it I would have a big problem with some of the issues your talking about because you could be liable and face a 2k or more turn in fee. I guess I'll close by saying life is short, be happy you are in the position to buy a new car in America today.
I Need a Geek Over the weekend I test drove and then took home (from Saturday to Monday- 'to see if I liked it') a 2016 sorento. It had 6 miles on it when I left the lot, so I was the first test drive.. it had a scratch on the plastic by the driver's door handle already and a rock chip on the front bumper.
Love the look if this suv! I've been a truck person all my life and am looking at getting my first car and I'm liking the explorer. It's a huge jump from my '94 F-250
JP here from Miami Florida I love the new look of the 2016 Ford Explorer now instead of crashing the vehicle after you test it you should raffle the vehicle and that brings more customers to the Ford JP Miami Florida
this is a really good video. I was contemplating either a f150 for work and towing a small tools trailer with it but knowing I have a baby daughter and am family oriented I love this suv. really good information in this. good to know Toyota and Mercedes don't have truly cooled air seats that's something new I learned. but the sport model seems amazing, we'll build and looks really nice. I like it a lot. go ford
This was pretty informative. I work for a ford dealer in Boston so its nice to see the new explorer compared side by side with the old one. Good job, but I have to say the part where he "struggled" to unscrew that plastic antenna was kinda funny. It's anything but a hassle to take off.
The "sport" version looks amazing when compare to the standard model. With the addition of after market products like a front and rear bar, winch, front skid cover, etc.... it will be awesome! The front grill should be made into chrome with the side skirts and both bumpers fuller colored matching with the body plus additional carbon fiber lids will give the SUV a better outlook.... please bring it on!
I'm don't currently own any Ford product but this video presentation was pretty good and a lot of information was provided. Good clear audio and video.
I do not know if you know this yet, but they need to have a v6 premium for the 2016 Ford Mustang. With it is touch screen tech, leather seats, performance package
I can't buy from you cause i live in Québec, but i want to tell you, that you are the most brilliant and interesting guy i have seen giving a description of a car so far, plus i love this suv, and plan to buy one.
I had the 2013 explorer for two weeks as a rental and came away impressed with the quality feel however the handling was very doll which may or may not be a problem for others it was for me. Reminded me definitely of a Range Rover sport
these innovations by ford are great. i love the camera angles and the auto folding seats, very neat. also kudos to them for keeping physical front console buttons. touch screen buttons for every control is just not needed and is less effective imo.
Fantastic video, thanks so much for going so in-depth on everything. I've been interested in the '16 Explorer Sport since it was first shown and wondered about a lot of these things. If you can recall, was there additional storage under the floor of the cargo area in the rear? Meaning, when the 3rd row is completely stowed, would there still be an area for *some* cargo? Keep up the great work!
Its the domestics that employ most of our population. You should stand for something. You couldn't give me foreign car. I prefer my money stays in my country.
I actually test drove the XLT yesterday in Louisiana. It was not as refined as I was hoping, felt sort of clunky (had non eco 6 cylinder). Also there were a lot of open patches not covered up where seats and bars met the frame of the car. I was kind of surprised cause the Sport here looked so nice.
It's sad that pre-production (PP) gets crushed, but it has to. Often times they are not sporting a completely finished quality. Also, PP vehicles get used and tested by Ford people, like this one, so that as little things/bugs pop up, they can addressed before the public buys a full production truck. And after all, we all want a great vehicle with no issues, right?! I know, makes me sad too!
Alan Reams That is a great point. This Explorer had a fingerprint inside the passenger headlight and also a dent on the roof. Definitely wouldn't want that on my new vehicle!
Agreed. Very informative. I actually just purchased a 2016 Sport and my sales rep didn't show me the 3rd row access button to flip the second row ahead - cool. I would really like to know how to access the trailer hitch though - its hidden well.
+Andy Shay yeah, you're probably right. There should be someway. I'm not a very well educated person, but there's got to be someone over at Ford that could figure that one out. 👍
Great video. I have loved the Explorer since my dads 1996 explorer which he just got rid of. Might go to my boss and ask for a $5 raise to buy this 😂😂. Great video 👍👍👌😎
dennisscipio Yeah. Considering how Ford used to be majority owner of both brands - and still has a small percentage of ownership in Aston Martin (8%, I think). Some similarity in design philosophies aren't surprising.
Sounds it is a perfectly new design. I really look forward to trying it by my own. Now the concern is the price. If it is (the sport trim) is around $40,000, that would be very competitive to its challengers.
i dont think that they should crush the pre production car, maybe use it as a show car or something. i do love that it still has actual fog lamps, i cant stand those little LED light things that ford does. they cant actually produce any light, and just on a personal level i wont buy a car without real fog lamps. i wish that ford had put hood struts on it because a car this big should not have a hood prop.
It's not just that Ford owned them for which they sold to Tata motors in 2008, the current 2011 - 2015 Explorer came out 2 - 3 years before the current Range Rover. In 2011 Range Rovers were still looking boxy where as the Explorer started to have the rounded body curves. It wasn't until the 2014 Range Rover Refresh that it started to look a little like the Explorer. If you don't believe me then just google it and see for yourself. Basically Land Rover "copied" Ford but again any similarities is only because of the spill-over from being under Ford ownership as already mentioned by getbt.
Can't believe I watched this all the way through. Best presentation regarding intro to a new car I've ever seen. Outstanding...dude knows his stuff.
+19brandon66 Good to hear... Thanks!!
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Five years later, and this video is still aiding decisions! I was caught between decisions on a 2016 Dodge Durango or a 2016 Explorer Sport; and this video contributed to my decision towards the Explorer Sport! Thanks for this!
Excellent video! I'm a Ford/Lincoln sales consultant in Pennsylvania and I learned more from this video than from some of Ford's training materials. Well put together and very informative, thank you!
Bryan Kisner That is what we are aiming for! Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for the kind words.
I'm an owner of the 2015 Explorer Sport and I agree this is a refresh but I do like the buttons for the climate control. Buttons are always better.
I will add for all the people who say the unibody Explorer is a mommy mobile check into the the lift kits available. I lifted mine and I have close to 12" of ground clearance and with the right tires the Haldex 4x4 system, the very same one found in some Land Rover's, will take you off road more places than you think.
When my lease ended on my 2013 F150 King Ranch Supercrew 4x4 with the FX4 package I was really surprised at my Explorer Sport 4x4 taking on some of the same trails and being better because of it's shorter overall wheelbase.
And don't even get me started on how good my 2015 Mustang GT is, I love that car :)
You've really sparked my interest in the 2016 explorer. I'm a Ford man heck I even bleed blue. (I'm known for my sleeper 801 rwh 2011 mustang gt.) But my wife owns a Lexus RX 350 seeing this video I think you have changed her mind. Thanks for the help and a great video.
The older Ford Explorer looks sooooo old, sitting beside the newer version.
BklynJayL True that!
Awesome job Mitch!! You are as thorough as I would be in describing a vehicle. Maybe make a follow-up video and cover some options like park assist and driving the vehicle showing the blind spot monitoring system etc. Shooting in 4K is also a nice touch because of the detail of the video showing just how beautiful that Ruby Red color is! My wife and I are buying our 2016 Ruby Red Sport Explorer today as a matter of fact!! It is equipped with everything you mentioned.
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Man this car looks amazing, kinda reminds me of a range rover but that lower climate control section of the dash looks horrendous and the mpg is the same as my 2004 ford explorer.
Ford owned range rover thats why the look alike
Thank you for actually having the specs in front of you. And the illustration. So many reviewers try to give specs from memory and often don't execute well. Very informative and detailed. Appreciate the video
Glad you enjoyed! 👊🏻
Mr. Watts, thank you for the excellent video and for being so well spoken and knowledgeable!!!
This is one of the most informative and useful car reviews I have ever watched. Great job!
+Jon Kurz thanks! Glad you enjoyed!
Looks great & great first look. The only thing that is stopping me from potentially getting this vehicle is no upgrade to Sync 3...
I just bought a used 2016 Ford Explorer Sport. This helped me learn things about my car I did not know. Thank you!!
Just purchased a 16 explorer sport in all black for my wife and 4 kiddos. She loves it. Also, outstanding job on the video! Very informative. Coming from a 06 Expedition this is an absolute win!
Great review! Normally I get bored with these basic walk through videos but he kept me entertained while informed definitely looking into getting this soon
Just bought my family the 2016 Limited..we love it so far, this video was one of the most informative out there. Great job
Thanks for the video! Great walk through of the Sport and other trim levels.
I wish our dealership in San Diego was this informative. Instead, I had the dumb lady telling me that the XLT doesn't offer cloth seats. Customers should not be more knowledgeable about a sellers product.
Charley Hawkins While I agree they shouldn't of sold to you without telling you first... what's the big deal?
Charley Hawkins You act like they all had diseases and spread them all over or something. Oh, and they all farted on your seat too btw. I have never been to an auto show, but from videos of auto shows that I have seen the only people who might of 'sat' in it are media people. I doubt there were 1k+ media people at the show. And even if there were and/or they let just anybody sit in it...it's an accord, doesn't exactly 'wow' anybody - no reason to sit in it lol. So, a little interior clean on the dash/steering wheel and you'll be all good. Not that any diseases that they might of spread are still alive, anyways.
Oh and one more thing.. they just sat in it, not drove it. If they all drove it, then maybe I wouldn't even buy it as a used car.
Charley Hawkins It's not a big deal. With all the test drives at dealerships, I have noticed scratches on automobiles I've paid over 50k for new from the dealership. As long as you bought it straight out it's okay, if you leased it I would have a big problem with some of the issues your talking about because you could be liable and face a 2k or more turn in fee. I guess I'll close by saying life is short, be happy you are in the position to buy a new car in America today.
I Need a Geek
Over the weekend I test drove and then took home (from Saturday to Monday- 'to see if I liked it') a 2016 sorento. It had 6 miles on it when I left the lot, so I was the first test drive.. it had a scratch on the plastic by the driver's door handle already and a rock chip on the front bumper.
Yep, I had a small dent in the last Explorer I purchased that I did not notice a few months ago. It's life so it happens lol
By far the best family vehicle you can buy. Ford owns the SUV segment.
Love the look if this suv! I've been a truck person all my life and am looking at getting my first car and I'm liking the explorer. It's a huge jump from my '94 F-250
JP here from Miami Florida I love the new look of the 2016 Ford Explorer now instead of crashing the vehicle after you test it you should raffle the vehicle and that brings more customers to the Ford JP Miami Florida
And I'm pretty sure the late 2013-Present Escape is available with both the tow package and hands-free lift gate on the same model.
It is available with both
True that
this is a really good video. I was contemplating either a f150 for work and towing a small tools trailer with it but knowing I have a baby daughter and am family oriented I love this suv. really good information in this. good to know Toyota and Mercedes don't have truly cooled air seats that's something new I learned. but the sport model seems amazing, we'll build and looks really nice. I like it a lot. go ford
An explorer with Center shift?! Love it, finally!
Thank you !! Finally I find a guy jump to 3rd seat after 1 hr of searching videos.
This was pretty informative. I work for a ford dealer in Boston so its nice to see the new explorer compared side by side with the old one. Good job, but I have to say the part where he "struggled" to unscrew that plastic antenna was kinda funny. It's anything but a hassle to take off.
one the best reviews ive seen... nice job man !
The "sport" version looks amazing when compare to the standard model. With the addition of after market products like a front and rear bar, winch, front skid cover, etc.... it will be awesome! The front grill should be made into chrome with the side skirts and both bumpers fuller colored matching with the body plus additional carbon fiber lids will give the SUV a better outlook.... please bring it on!
I'm don't currently own any Ford product but this video presentation was pretty good and a lot of information was provided. Good clear audio and video.
I do not know if you know this yet, but they need to have a v6 premium for the 2016 Ford Mustang. With it is touch screen tech, leather seats, performance package
The first video that showed the 4wd knob positions
Very informative
I can't buy from you cause i live in Québec, but i want to tell you, that you are the most brilliant and interesting guy i have seen giving a description of a car so far, plus i love this suv, and plan to buy one.
I had the 2013 explorer for two weeks as a rental and came away impressed with the quality feel however the handling was very doll which may or may not be a problem for others it was for me. Reminded me definitely of a Range Rover sport
@24:00 The Explorer couldn't wait anymore.
Mitchell Watts. All things Ford. detailed. professional. Thank you Mitchell
Thank YOU!
these innovations by ford are great. i love the camera angles and the auto folding seats, very neat. also kudos to them for keeping physical front console buttons. touch screen buttons for every control is just not needed and is less effective imo.
Fantastic video, thanks so much for going so in-depth on everything. I've been interested in the '16 Explorer Sport since it was first shown and wondered about a lot of these things. If you can recall, was there additional storage under the floor of the cargo area in the rear? Meaning, when the 3rd row is completely stowed, would there still be an area for *some* cargo? Keep up the great work!
and another great video, always love the info videos
There's never been a car I think would be perfect for me than the F-150 and Explorer. Especially the current ones.
i feel like i ride the car and touched it by my hands :) thank you
Hey Mitch you did a super job !
Thanks bud! We appreciate you joining us!
Coming from someone who hates domestic.. love the front end, the headlights and engine bay area kinda resemble a land rover, very nice!
Its the domestics that employ most of our population. You should stand for something. You couldn't give me foreign car. I prefer my money stays in my country.
Ok that 2.3 needs to be in the dang fusion!
wonderful video, now I just need to win the lottery, and wait for the platinum model to come out.
This module looks nicer. But some of feature at Limited 15 will be available at platinum.
I've got an escape. Foot activated tailgate still works with the hitch
man cameras are a must!
You did a really good job brother...
I am so in love with this car
Great video, very informative! It really blows that the 2016 models won't be able to upgrade to Sync 3.
This thing is insane! Take my money!
Thanks for sharing some knowledge, that's the way a dealership should be.
I actually test drove the XLT yesterday in Louisiana. It was not as refined as I was hoping, felt sort of clunky (had non eco 6 cylinder). Also there were a lot of open patches not covered up where seats and bars met the frame of the car. I was kind of surprised cause the Sport here looked so nice.
It's sad that pre-production (PP) gets crushed, but it has to. Often times they are not sporting a completely finished quality. Also, PP vehicles get used and tested by Ford people, like this one, so that as little things/bugs pop up, they can addressed before the public buys a full production truck. And after all, we all want a great vehicle with no issues, right?! I know, makes me sad too!
Alan Reams That is a great point. This Explorer had a fingerprint inside the passenger headlight and also a dent on the roof. Definitely wouldn't want that on my new vehicle!
You Sold Me, Platinum in (black) to go along with my 2015 F-150 Platinum (black).
excellent video. everything covered very well. Thanks!
Excellent review!!!! I should have have got an Explorer.
That's great review, well done!
Would love to see your review of a 2016 Ford EDGE sport as well. Thanks!
Bessemer, Alabama? I'm watching this video thinking that this is Town and Country Ford in Warrenton, Virginia.
Don't crush it!! I'll take it!! Lol
Actually I have an escape with a tow package and the kick action tailgate still works
2.3 faster or 3.5 I love this channel......
+Francis Neal the 3.5 has alot of punch w those twin turbos!
Great video ! Very informative ! I'd love to see a trim level comparison , like y'all did on the f150 .
Agreed. Very informative. I actually just purchased a 2016 Sport and my sales rep didn't show me the 3rd row access button to flip the second row ahead - cool. I would really like to know how to access the trailer hitch though - its hidden well.
I wish you would do a side by side comparison like this of the 2015 vs 2016 Ford Edge.
Donate it to a charity, get them to sign a waiver, it's a no-brainer, looks good for ford.
I agree but I don't think a waiver can excuse a company from product liability even if it's given away for free. Product liability law is very strict.
+Andy Shay yeah, you're probably right. There should be someway. I'm not a very well educated person, but there's got to be someone over at Ford that could figure that one out. 👍
The front looks vaguely reminiscent of the Range Rovers, especially with that Explorer badging on the front.
Great video. I have loved the Explorer since my dads 1996 explorer which he just got rid of. Might go to my boss and ask for a $5 raise to buy this 😂😂. Great video 👍👍👌😎
BRING BACK THE AVIATOR!
Finally Lincoln brought the aviator back
@@urielhernandezT150 yeah I know ❤
Excellent video. Got my eye set on a 2016 Sport. As others said the front looks like Range Rover Sport.
Nice range rover inspired front end kind of like the Aston Martin Inspired grill for Fusion. Focus, Fiesta etc.
dennisscipio Yeah. Considering how Ford used to be majority owner of both brands - and still has a small percentage of ownership in Aston Martin (8%, I think). Some similarity in design philosophies aren't surprising.
Great video, very informative!
Don't crush it! That's insane for any prototypes
Sounds it is a perfectly new design. I really look forward to trying it by my own. Now the concern is the price. If it is (the sport trim) is around $40,000, that would be very competitive to its challengers.
nice video quality and format
Nice review! hoping for the Platinum review :)
Sheesh so much tech no wonder these trucks sell like crazy
I like the front end a lot better. Still wish they would go back to a body on frame SUV.
Great job on this video.
I have a 2015 escape titanium with tow pkg and foot activated tailgate!!
Good job on the review
Good info. They should resell it.
The strut brace is also on the platinum.
Looks great love thr black accents and new headlights
Halogens?
+Totally Winning Pro Gamer Leds. Although I would prefer HID's
Jota Dé Of course.
thanks for this professional video
Thanks for this video well made.
In CA, diesel costs less than the regular gas.
Ford should give that car to me.
good review!
Thanks!
Thanks for comparing the years, i like to see the difference. Can you do that with Ford flex?
i dont think that they should crush the pre production car, maybe use it as a show car or something. i do love that it still has actual fog lamps, i cant stand those little LED light things that ford does. they cant actually produce any light, and just on a personal level i wont buy a car without real fog lamps. i wish that ford had put hood struts on it because a car this big should not have a hood prop.
No I think instead of crushing preproduction models of any vehicles they should give them to whoever works in the dealership to keep
That's a nice truck, but i also do like 90 explorers.
Its not a truck...its a SUV...
I abcoloutely love this car!
Looks like a Range Rover
DougsAwesome12 May be a spill-over of former Ford ownership on both designs.
Ford owned range rover thats why they look alike
It's not just that Ford owned them for which they sold to Tata motors in 2008, the current 2011 - 2015 Explorer came out 2 - 3 years before the current Range Rover. In 2011 Range Rovers were still looking boxy where as the Explorer started to have the rounded body curves. It wasn't until the 2014 Range Rover Refresh that it started to look a little like the Explorer. If you don't believe me then just google it and see for yourself. Basically Land Rover "copied" Ford but again any similarities is only because of the spill-over from being under Ford ownership as already mentioned by getbt.
Looks way better then Range Rover
that is a very nice suv. i would definitely drive the 3.5 eco-boost model. i actually think the front of the vehicle is pretty sexy lol
wow great video thanks1
Great video
Headlights on all models. HID, halogen, LED etc? Also fog lamps.
Really good info