Ahhhh.. Back to the essence of your channel. When I first came across your channel many years ago, you were still working at Moon Township Ford doing your reviews on the premises. I have a 2020 black on black Explorer ST, and I have to agree and disagree about people getting out of your way on the highway. For those that use their rearview mirror, yes. For all the others that are oblivious behind the wheel, they stay put! I like the 2025, except for the wheels and the amount of features taken out of the ST..
The tailpipe design started back in 2016 and was a result of the carbon monoxide issues the previous generation had supposed issues with. My 2016 Explorer XLT was a buyback for the issue and one of the "fixes" was a revised exhaust that was installed on the vehicle which featured the tips with the outlets on the bottom that was there to help point the exhaust fumes downward instead of outward.
I live downtown so I don't drive much anymore. Drove my '25 Explorer tonight for first time in maybe four or five days. Goodness in love all over again
Glad you did this one. When I went researching 2016 Sport Explorers,I came up on your video, that was in September 2022 and I saw how much fun you had with. It sold me and I had to have it. Love my 2016 Sport. Love the what they did for 2025. I wasn't a fan of gen 6 2020-2024 because it just didn't look good in comparison. I put 275/50/20's on mine and true dualed it. Kudos!
My '22 ST has the blacked out badging in the hood too. Wife ans I love our ST. Ordered new and delivered with 8 miles on the OD. Went to thr performance driving school in NC at the Biltmore that ford includes with each new purchase. And when attending, you get blacked out badges to replace the red ST badges. So anyone you see with black ones went to the school. Amazing two night trip at the Biltmore. Power output is amazing, got the full technology, tow, blacked out, co pilot 360+ packages. Also the AWD and 4WD options. I live in Phoenix, so not fully needed, well 4Wad yeah, AWD, not needed. But good gas millage, great handeling, excellent power and looks!!! Black on Black FTW!!!
Finally a new video Mike! I know you are having some major personal problems at the moment, but it would be cool if you would post videos more often...
Wow, this review was incredibly detailed and insightful! I appreciate how you covered all the key features and performance aspects. The visuals and explanations made the car’s strengths and weaknesses easy to understand. Keep up the fantastic work! 🚗👍
@@DaddelcrusherLike I clearly stated, a BMW X5 can’t touch the Explorer ST for the money! You have to buy a BMW at twice the price and with a V8 to out perform the Explorer ST.. To make it even clearer for you, NOTHING in its class with a V6 and some V8’s is touching this SUV! Mine is tuned and I’ve raced many BMW X5’s and sedans, so I know from experience what I’m talking about!
@@DalHarpJragree man I’m actually surprised these 3.0L explorers are going for 60k still. Steal! For the money nothing comes close. Chevy traverse? Please, want more space go with Tahoe or suburban but you’re going mid $70s even $80k. Same for bmw Mercedes etc
Just picked up a 25 explorer st on 10/3. It just came off the truck, had 11 miles on it. It’s awesome! The side mirrors project the ST logo on the ground in red
To clarify, the exhaust tips did not come from the Aviator. They were like that on all previous Explorer STs. The reason had nothing to do with blackening the tips. When they came out with the body design for the Explorer previous to this body design (the more rounded bubble version), the exhaust tips were straight. They ran into the issue of exhaust fumes coming back into the cab of the vehicle. This actually messed some people up. Their fix for it was to put tips that rolled downward. This of course was not pleasing to the eye. They then came up with the look you see here, where they look straight out, but they are still rolled down.
Nice review. Ford has done a nice job with the Explorers. Useful design, good amount of space. I’d seriously consider one if I needed to replace my current DD.
Don’t forget to sign up for the SUV Experience. I have a 2023 for work, love it. The interior is nice, Ford could’ve done a better job the center screen. It’s the engine and the way it drives that’s awesome.
Keep doing what you do mike. Like all ur videos from both channels.. would be cool if you got rid of both cars and got a Toyota Tundra and did a bunch of mods..
I love it. I just wish it had a bench seat and the second row because I would always keep the third row folded down. I need the cargo space not the seating.
Not a blow off valve. The 21+ does not have a BOV anymore. They are varriable vane turbos and not sure how it works with no BOV, but yeah, no BOV in 21+ model years with the 3.0 TT (Which all STs have)
My take on this is, of course, the price. 50k is too much without that 3.5L, but. still, the prices are so high the sales will tank like the rest of the auto market. People these days just don't have the money to drop on high dollar autos like they use to. Many Ford, GM, Dodge, lots around where I live and travel are stacked full with no one even entering the lots to look, much less buy. Some lots are even so full here they are still holding on to 2023 models they can't sell. I don't know if this is in other areas across the country, but within a 100 mile radius of me in central Alabama these lots are loaded. I've talked to a couple friends who use to work at our local, in town dealership who've said they are just not selling anything, and are cutting staff members. I say all this to say, unless they cut the prices of autos to a reasonable price, considering so much of them are robot built and assembled, and prices are going up so high in this economy, folks like myself on a fixed income will have to keep our old vehicles and put a few dollars here and there to keep them on the road. I sure would like one of these STs, but there's no way many of us on disability or some on social security can buy. Anyway, thanks for the review. It looks nice, for sure..still needs the 3.5L for those extra ponies...lol. Cheers
I bought a Honda Pilot AWD Touring out the door for $54,000 with a naturally aspirated V6. I would it over the Explorer any day and that is what we did.
Had two of the previous gen Explorer STs. This interior upgrade looks like a major improvement. Too bad they won’t put a real exhaust system on the ST.
@@msokes9 After some research, it appears you are correct... I thought it was fumes related because these turndown tips became a thing when that massive exhaust fume recall happened back in like 2017ish.
@@acride they did have that issue with the previous gen police interceptors. Mainly all the upfitting and drilling to install any equipment is what caused that problem
Website shows the ST is still 4WD, not AWD. My heart sunk when you said only AWD because there is a huge difference and 4WD is what i want for towing and light trails.
Just so you know it's neither, but both lol. It depends on the drive mode. It can be a dedicated 4wd or what they call 4A. The transmission sense when the vehicle would likely need more traction and will put what power it thinks it needs to the front. There's actually a view on the dash that shows when it's putting power to the front and how much.
Visually the biggest updates to me are the wheels and the rear taillights! Ive always felt the pre-facelift wheels were a pretty lazy design and i'm tired of black wheels on everything.
Does the engine still blow up? My neighbors did at 5200 miles. They were really upset. On the way to Florida. 7 months old. Gotta love a Ford. 2024 Explorer LXT . Bought it brand new from the Ford Dealer. They offered to put a new engine in it.
@@apunitedif you’re spending $200/week on gas just because you have a v8, means that you can afford either: 2 cars, one good on gas to get to and from work OR a v8 where $200/week is nothing. Besides, if you’re driving that far for work and you’re complaining about the gas prices, you make really bad financial decisions, so the engine is not to blame, only yourself.
Hey @autovlog do you have info if and when the explorer will come in Europe? The previous came with an added phev mandatory option. Didn’t like the interior so didn’t bother but this is looking great
What I don’t understand is why they make fake grills. Like dude, you want air going into your engine. Don’t understand why manufacturers do that! Make the whole grill open. It’d look better as well
It's the driver-facing camera to make sure you're alert when using Bluecruise autonomous driving. You can't see the blinking lights with your naked eye, the recording camera picked it up.
Might surprise you, but companies apply for patents for inventions all the time and most of them never come to market. It doesn't mean anything until you actually see it.
Lol, so many bots in the comments. All brand new accounts. I hope they help boost your content though. Bro, you need to get back on the grind. I hope you do.
I have a 2020 ST and love the vehicle. However for some reason Ford has not upgraded the interior but charges more. I have leather seating the 2025 does not. I also do not understand that mine has 5600 towing capacity and the 2025 is just 5000. Also I am disappointed in the dash design. It still looks like the screen is an after thought instead of a better dash design,. My 2020 has nice manual controls where as the 2025 is mostly touch screen. Again a downgrade. You can get any color interior as long as its black.
I got my 2025 ST 2 weeks ago in Vapor Blue… Love the color and have received several compliments on it. Much nicer than our previous Edge ST. 👍🏻👍🏻
I drove to Chicago from Detroit back in February just to get a glimpse of your new vehicle in person. You are one blessed man!
So happy for you!
The main thing we’re all going to ask is, what was your monthly payments for this and did you put a huge deposit down to lower your monthly payments?
@@JonBonesJones84Really???
Goes back to the day.. I remember when you worked at the Ford Dealership.. and did these reviews. I like the trip back..
Mike, you're right on time with this one. Back to the roots.
Ahhhh.. Back to the essence of your channel. When I first came across your channel many years ago, you were still working at Moon Township Ford doing your reviews on the premises. I have a 2020 black on black Explorer ST, and I have to agree and disagree about people getting out of your way on the highway. For those that use their rearview mirror, yes. For all the others that are oblivious behind the wheel, they stay put! I like the 2025, except for the wheels and the amount of features taken out of the ST..
I agree my 2020 ST is a nicer vehicle. Leather seats too which the 2025 does not have
This is like going back to your older content. Really refreshing! More of this please!
The 2025 Explorer is fantastic. We received ours 6 weeks ago. Love it! The 3.0 engine is very fun!
The tailpipe design started back in 2016 and was a result of the carbon monoxide issues the previous generation had supposed issues with. My 2016 Explorer XLT was a buyback for the issue and one of the "fixes" was a revised exhaust that was installed on the vehicle which featured the tips with the outlets on the bottom that was there to help point the exhaust fumes downward instead of outward.
i should have went through the comments further, lol. i scanned the first 10 or so and then basically said the same thing.
Awesome to have you back sorta old school with the reviews. Great video man. I have a 2019 Fusion and I’m really itching for an ST Explorer
The best video on the ST I have ever seen. Very cool ! Greetings from Germany.
Keep going with these reviews. Brad and butter info. Thanks for this.
I live downtown so I don't drive much anymore. Drove my '25 Explorer tonight for first time in maybe four or five days. Goodness in love all over again
I love my black Explorer ST it’s so awesome in all ways including the massage seats ❤
Glad you did this one. When I went researching 2016 Sport Explorers,I came up on your video, that was in September 2022 and I saw how much fun you had with. It sold me and I had to have it. Love my 2016 Sport. Love the what they did for 2025. I wasn't a fan of gen 6 2020-2024 because it just didn't look good in comparison. I put 275/50/20's on mine and true dualed it. Kudos!
My '22 ST has the blacked out badging in the hood too. Wife ans I love our ST. Ordered new and delivered with 8 miles on the OD. Went to thr performance driving school in NC at the Biltmore that ford includes with each new purchase. And when attending, you get blacked out badges to replace the red ST badges. So anyone you see with black ones went to the school. Amazing two night trip at the Biltmore. Power output is amazing, got the full technology, tow, blacked out, co pilot 360+ packages. Also the AWD and 4WD options. I live in Phoenix, so not fully needed, well 4Wad yeah, AWD, not needed. But good gas millage, great handeling, excellent power and looks!!! Black on Black FTW!!!
My 2021 explorer got totalled on August 30th,2024. Even though it was a big vehicle for me, the explorer saved my life when I got rear ended. 🥺
sorry to hear that :(
@tails20342 thank you :)
Finally a new video Mike! I know you are having some major personal problems at the moment, but it would be cool if you would post videos more often...
Thanks for the review Mike, I just bought a 25 ST 2 days ago! It's a great vehicle!!
Wow, this review was incredibly detailed and insightful! I appreciate how you covered all the key features and performance aspects. The visuals and explanations made the car’s strengths and weaknesses easy to understand. Keep up the fantastic work! 🚗👍
That's a very sharp looking Ford Explorer although I think it's a little pricey at 60k
@petemedina8446.. $60,000 is a bargain for this SUV! A BMW X5 can't touch it, unless you get the 8-Cyl, $100,000+ X5.
@@DalHarpJrThey can't even compare. A cheap ass plastic interior vs premium. A X5 drives better than a Explorer.
@@DaddelcrusherLike I clearly stated, a BMW X5 can’t touch the Explorer ST for the money! You have to buy a BMW at twice the price and with a V8 to out perform the Explorer ST.. To make it even clearer for you, NOTHING in its class with a V6 and some V8’s is touching this SUV! Mine is tuned and I’ve raced many BMW X5’s and sedans, so I know from experience what I’m talking about!
@@DalHarpJragree man I’m actually surprised these 3.0L explorers are going for 60k still. Steal! For the money nothing comes close. Chevy traverse? Please, want more space go with Tahoe or suburban but you’re going mid $70s even $80k. Same for bmw Mercedes etc
Thank you Auto Vlog for this video! I am planning to purchase this Beautiful Car soon. Love your videos and Reviews
Just picked up a 25 explorer st on 10/3. It just came off the truck, had 11 miles on it. It’s awesome! The side mirrors project the ST logo on the ground in red
Love my wife's 2020 ST. She has the rare massage seat option
To clarify, the exhaust tips did not come from the Aviator. They were like that on all previous Explorer STs. The reason had nothing to do with blackening the tips. When they came out with the body design for the Explorer previous to this body design (the more rounded bubble version), the exhaust tips were straight. They ran into the issue of exhaust fumes coming back into the cab of the vehicle. This actually messed some people up. Their fix for it was to put tips that rolled downward. This of course was not pleasing to the eye. They then came up with the look you see here, where they look straight out, but they are still rolled down.
Feel like a celebrity driving my black 25 Ford Explorer ST can't go anywhere without getting questions it seems
Nice review. Ford has done a nice job with the Explorers. Useful design, good amount of space. I’d seriously consider one if I needed to replace my current DD.
BINGO!!! on the facelift!
Great video Mike!
Autovlog Great Review I think that 2025 Ford Explorer ST looks pretty awesome and sounds pretty cool and I agree that the Face-lift looks pretty good
e50/intercooler on these will have you toe and toe with a trackhawk. 93 tune you can beat SRT’s. I love mine! Can’t beat the price for what you get.
The ST model should get the Raptor grill, would stand out nicely!!!
Was patiently awaiting for you getting into the third row seat.
Great video Mike!😸
Nice video keep up the good work AutoVlog
Hello Bot!
Don’t forget to sign up for the SUV Experience. I have a 2023 for work, love it. The interior is nice, Ford could’ve done a better job the center screen. It’s the engine and the way it drives that’s awesome.
I love this content style so much more from you welcome back big dog lol
Love my 2023 ST
Saw one yesterday, looks good!
My wife brought the 25 active I love it I don't want to be a copy cat but thinking about the ST
That is one good looking SUV!
I’m glad you ok man I was wondering where you been
Keep doing what you do mike. Like all ur videos from both channels.. would be cool if you got rid of both cars and got a Toyota Tundra and did a bunch of mods..
Ford explorer is the best..i own a explorer an they are great
That’s a sick explorer!
I love it. I just wish it had a bench seat and the second row because I would always keep the third row folded down. I need the cargo space not the seating.
Good looking SUV and with V6 nice power. Hopefully they have refined it now, it had a lot of quality issues inside.
Not a blow off valve. The 21+ does not have a BOV anymore. They are varriable vane turbos and not sure how it works with no BOV, but yeah, no BOV in 21+ model years with the 3.0 TT (Which all STs have)
What would be better included?
My take on this is, of course, the price. 50k is too much without that 3.5L, but. still, the prices are so high the sales will tank like the rest of the auto market. People these days just don't have the money to drop on high dollar autos like they use to. Many Ford, GM, Dodge, lots around where I live and travel are stacked full with no one even entering the lots to look, much less buy. Some lots are even so full here they are still holding on to 2023 models they can't sell. I don't know if this is in other areas across the country, but within a 100 mile radius of me in central Alabama these lots are loaded. I've talked to a couple friends who use to work at our local, in town dealership who've said they are just not selling anything, and are cutting staff members. I say all this to say, unless they cut the prices of autos to a reasonable price, considering so much of them are robot built and assembled, and prices are going up so high in this economy, folks like myself on a fixed income will have to keep our old vehicles and put a few dollars here and there to keep them on the road. I sure would like one of these STs, but there's no way many of us on disability or some on social security can buy. Anyway, thanks for the review. It looks nice, for sure..still needs the 3.5L for those extra ponies...lol. Cheers
I bought a Honda Pilot AWD Touring out the door for $54,000 with a naturally aspirated V6. I would it over the Explorer any day and that is what we did.
Great review. Not too long and not too short and stick to essence of vehicle.
I love the new 2025 design but Im not a fan of the new wheels.
That's a great SUV. I prefer the red one thoughy
Had two of the previous gen Explorer STs. This interior upgrade looks like a major improvement. Too bad they won’t put a real exhaust system on the ST.
The exhaust is turned down to prevent fumes from entering the cabin.. not to keep the tips clean.
It serves the purpose of keeping the tips clean
@@msokes9 After some research, it appears you are correct... I thought it was fumes related because these turndown tips became a thing when that massive exhaust fume recall happened back in like 2017ish.
@@acride they did have that issue with the previous gen police interceptors. Mainly all the upfitting and drilling to install any equipment is what caused that problem
That 3.0 is a tune away from 500 ponies
Will an intercooler add any benefit and power without doing a tune? On 87
Trying to find out whether the platinum with the st engine has the same suspension and handling capabilities as the st.
Would be nice if you could option out a 5.0 Coyote
I like the new wheels. I have the old ST wheels on the Platinum.
Website shows the ST is still 4WD, not AWD. My heart sunk when you said only AWD because there is a huge difference and 4WD is what i want for towing and light trails.
Just so you know it's neither, but both lol. It depends on the drive mode. It can be a dedicated 4wd or what they call 4A. The transmission sense when the vehicle would likely need more traction and will put what power it thinks it needs to the front. There's actually a view on the dash that shows when it's putting power to the front and how much.
@@vanhammerhp3248 AWD cannot be defeated / turned off -- that is the main difference between AWD and 4WD.
@@madspaz77098 I'm clear. I just wouldn't call it a 4wd either, it's more of a hybrid system between the two.
Visually the biggest updates to me are the wheels and the rear taillights! Ive always felt the pre-facelift wheels were a pretty lazy design and i'm tired of black wheels on everything.
I like everything about that SUV except for the plastic oil pan/drain plug. Also the oil filter has 3 O-rings.
Does the engine still blow up? My neighbors did at 5200 miles. They were really upset. On the way to Florida. 7 months old. Gotta love a Ford. 2024 Explorer LXT . Bought it brand new from the Ford Dealer. They offered to put a new engine in it.
Nice I might buy one
Where is all your friends mike? I guess when you don’t own a super cars anymore, they don’t want you around 😂😂 but we are here for you brother.
Kinda rude but mk. Also he is still friends with them but they are just barely in his videos. But yeah we are all here for him though
There are no friends even when you have a super car is all fake
Put the 5.0 in it Ford
@@apunitedif you’re spending $200/week on gas just because you have a v8, means that you can afford either: 2 cars, one good on gas to get to and from work OR a v8 where $200/week is nothing. Besides, if you’re driving that far for work and you’re complaining about the gas prices, you make really bad financial decisions, so the engine is not to blame, only yourself.
Strangely similar looking to the Range Rover Sport 🤦♂️
Mike you should do a review of the 2025 Ram 1500 with the new Hurricane twin turbo V6.
It really is a good looking SUV, but I'm not crazy about the rotary gear selector.
Does that have the system where as the driver you speak and the ppl in the very back can hear you great? It's some kind of built in speaker system
Forget the friends. Keep pressing on 😊
I saw you at the Sheetz in Bridgeville a while back ago
Wish they hide the rear wiper for a cleaner look.
Hey @autovlog do you have info if and when the explorer will come in Europe? The previous came with an added phev mandatory option. Didn’t like the interior so didn’t bother but this is looking great
Nice big sunroof
Exhaust is like that to minimize exhaust fumes going in to the cabin from trunk area, apparently that was a common issue before
What I don’t understand is why they make fake grills. Like dude, you want air going into your engine. Don’t understand why manufacturers do that! Make the whole grill open. It’d look better as well
. ..and what happened with the third row review?
One question
.. Did Ford really put plastic pices in the engine???
I like it!
Truck is bulletproof engine wise but electronically it’ll be a nightmare. I literally just got rid of a 2020 st nothing but headaches
No Eddie Bauer Edition for 2025 ?
it's crazy how msrp goes so high just by adding options.
That thing is a tune away from over 500hp making very fast
Mike what is the red lights flickering on the steering column @ 8:04 ?
They looked purple to me
It's the driver-facing camera to make sure you're alert when using Bluecruise autonomous driving. You can't see the blinking lights with your naked eye, the recording camera picked it up.
That Ford badge on the grill, kills the look. Heard Ford applied for a patent to have ads on the screens and play through your speakers.
Might surprise you, but companies apply for patents for inventions all the time and most of them never come to market. It doesn't mean anything until you actually see it.
Need to add a cover for the hitch assembly. Looks stupid. The durango has a cover and it looks good.
love the explorer st but man that garbage 10 speed transmission is why I avoid it everyone still having issues ?
I love the looks except the blue Ford badge. It should have been blacked out.
These things will kill a trackhawk tuned full bolt on. Tons of videos on these doing it.
Mike why do t u get one?!
When he says that it doesn’t have the large 3.0 L engine, what has this world come too?
Wish they would have put explorer stamped into the car. Not stick on letters.
Lol, so many bots in the comments. All brand new accounts. I hope they help boost your content though. Bro, you need to get back on the grind. I hope you do.
For 2025 the top model Explorer is the ST not the Platinum.
Did you sell your Mercedes?
E50 tune on that ST and you’ll be vroooooom
Not many hard buttons left 😢 can’t stand infotainment screen buttons…
5.5 seconds from 0 to 60 is pretty weak for a 400 hp motor IMO....I thought it would be quicker
I have a 2020 ST and love the vehicle. However for some reason Ford has not upgraded the interior but charges more. I have leather seating the 2025 does not. I also do not understand that mine has 5600 towing capacity and the 2025 is just 5000. Also I am disappointed in the dash design. It still looks like the screen is an after thought instead of a better dash design,. My 2020 has nice manual controls where as the 2025 is mostly touch screen. Again a downgrade. You can get any color interior as long as its black.
Mannn I wish I could afford one of them ,
Durango as well.
I have my 22 STLine. Lease expires next year!! Yes 25' ST here I come❤
i know this is a good truck
It's cool driving black cars that people think are cop cars. Years ago I had a black Marauder and people would get out of my way thinking I was a cop.
If they can't get out of the way and everyone slows down to play safe.....then you would have to slow down as well?