Hope you guys enjoy the detour! As some of you have mentioned, yes, the 3.0L ecoboost wasn't pulled from the Raptor, it is simply shared with. The Explorer and Raptor both took it from the Lincoln Continental originally. Hope this clears it up! Sorry for the miscommunication.
My mom has a 2013 Explorer Sport that she got brand new. Growing up I LOVED driving it. At the time it was the fastest car I had ever driven until I got my 05 WRX. It could keep up with my WRX (which was far from stock). She still has the Explorer to this day. 145,000 miles and not a single problem with it. 💪🏼
I had the same experience, ‘13 XLT with the 3.5 NA, learned how to drive in that car and drove it all through high school. When I moved away my mom and I swapped cars for the past 2 years, and when I asked my dad if he could keep a look out for some cheap cars back where he lived (car I was driving was registered and insured by my mom) my dad just offered me the title to the explorer. Very glad to have it back, it’s about to hit 210k miles
I had a 2018 Explorer SPORT with the 3.5L twin turbo Ecoboost and it was a screamer with its 365hp. I can't imagine how much fun this 500hp Explorer would be!!!
I have installed a Ford tune, a Steeda intercooler, and a Steeda rear sway bar on my ST. This protects my warranty for the time being. Had a fun day at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the Roval with the Ford Racing School Mustangs and it occurred to me how much fun a Mustang would be with an ST drivetrain. AWD would create a Mustang that one could drive most of the winter, here in Michigan, rather than a fair weather friend. I don’t expect a $60,000 ST to be faster than a smaller $90,000 Trackhawk. I actually take trips in mine with the wife, dogs, and gear, with reasonable gas mileage. Cheers, Tony
@HeLLLoKitTTyy69 I did the research that why made the comment in the first place but I can respect you as a car enthusiasts like myself I will concede the fact the it might keep up with 700 hp hellcat but like you said tune a Ford ST if you tune a helical it'd GAMEOVER!!!!! FOR THE EXPLORER ALSO COMES DOWN TO WHO IS A BETTER DRIVER THAT CAN HANDLE ALL THAT HORSEPOWER.....ALL DUE RESPECT SIR!!!!! 🙏🏼 APPRECIATE THE COMMENT NO DISRESPECT AT ALL!!!
@Catholic Firefighter you’re obviously a lunatic. But awd on a non prep surface that hellcat is doing nothing but spinning and we all know they make about 500 to the wheel so yes this Ford most definitely gapping a hellcat at a red light
Love my 2021 Explorer ST. Never would have thought I would have owned one, until I drove it...then later tuned it. It is truly a beast. My concern, after two years of ownership, are the electronic gremlins (rear camera, side sensors, intelli-cruise faults, blue-tooth disconnects, power window auto up/down) that are randomly popping up. Additionally, I've had to replace one front half-shaft and already broke the rear bolt holding the rear diff to the subframe (mine has one bolt). While Ford replaced it under warranty (with a one bolt unit), I'm not sure it will hold up as this is my experience at 42k miles.
This is EXACTLY why after numerous F150s, 31 Mustangs through the years, and even a Powerstroke diesel; I now have a Toyota truck for work use and a Lexus daily driver. Piles of miles with NO failures. Still have a Foxbody for knuckledragger fun, but I’ll never buy a new Ford again…
I have a 2017 mkz with the 3.0. It's been very good for me over the last 3 years I've had it. Though I just learned last week the 2018 and newer 2.7's (and therefore I presume 3.0's as well) switched from a chain for the oil pump to a nylon/kevlar belt that's still submersed in oil. That in itself was a hell no for me on any of these newer engines
There is no such vehicle as an ST hybrid. The hybrid is available with the Limited and with the 2.3 4 cylinder, or Platinum with a 3.3 cylinder engine.
@@georgiafan6618 Yeah the 3.0L with the the battery! You get about 30km of electric range around town. Enough to go get groceries and other things. Onboard computer puts us at 6L/100km, had the car for a year now and we did something like 5000km with it. Put it in sport mode and that thing flies off pretty quick.
Ford really should make an Explorer RS (or ST-R?) with the 3.5 TT and the factory 440hp/510ft-lb. The same tweaks on the 3.5 yield huge gains from an already stronger engine.
@@yankeetraveler1118 ford should go for it. Give the Trackhawk a run for it’s money. I believe there is a small market for it, as I see a good amount of Trackhawks in my area where I live. Do a limited production run and see how it goes. Why not.
Ford’s always been solely about the bottom line. They likely won’t do that unless they’re 99.99% certain it’ll be worth their time and $. Their workmanship is garbage. The doors don’t even line up on my Explorer ST, and get caught on one another when you open them. Not too mention all the interior creaks and rattles and cheap seats.
True true. What I should've said is "shared with" the Bronco Raptor to make that more clear. Because that vehicle is a bit more mainstream and well-known in the enthusiast community, figured more people would recognize that vehicle. Actually, what I should've said is the Bronco Raptor got the 3.0L Ecoboost from the Explorer, which got it from the 2017 Lincoln Continental.
@@KN-jw7ts No, it wasn't necessary, but I said it.. It's not necessary to speed either, but I do that every single day! If you're out here reviewing vehicles, at least give your viewing audience the correct information, which he did mention after my comment. Its all good.. I still watched the video, so its a win for him!
Just bought a 2020 Ford Explorer ST with 58k miles. had it for a 4 days. Took to Ford to inspect. Getting new trans under warranty. Fun to drive though.
My ST has 520 wheel hp and 540 torque. scat packs are easy but a hellcat would have to have some traction issues to lose. and i don't think on the top end it would be anywhere close. it's still a ridiculously fast suv and surprises everyone.
I’ll be honest when I roll up on an ST I never expect anything more than basic tune/bolt ons. If one stayed with me or pulled me on the street (which a good number of them seem to be fully able to do) I would be left completely awestruck.
Too few people seem to understand this comparison. A dyno matchup was done between this exact vehicle (if I’m mistaken please correct me) and a Durango Hellcat. The Hellcat made 600ish whp and the ST made 530ish whp on the same dyno/same day. Given the weight difference there is a pretty good chance of the ST putting up one hell of a fight and anyone who doesn’t know how to launch the Durango Hellcat could end up losing here.
@S8ER well I guess there's a difference considering the fact that AWD makes a little less power to the wheels because of AWD resistance, what I meant was the hellcat in general, so that would be RWHP at around 650.
@@AndrewPruteanu yeah that makes sense… was just wondering if you had seen an AWD dyno result that high. 🍻 I’ll hopefully find an AWD dyno and find out on mine this year.
LOL this 4.2 0-60 doesnt even beat my stock srt durango at 4.1. They better get to tuning if they think this thing is beating a hellcat durango. Now to make things fair (mods) this should be run against a hellcat durango with a pulley and tune on E85. Uh oh see ya later.
@@silverfox1546Well many of these STs already have beat many Hellcats. It's time to accept those cars aren't as "fast" as they advertise. I smoked a Hellcat Challenger in the 1/8 NA with my RAM AIR Fusion Sport. It's the AWD......
@@duke45jp did a street tune on my 23 ST a few weeks ago. Still letting the transmission adjust BUT gave it about 50% in normal mode and broke the tires when 5th gear hit. Nervous about using the Sport mode!
I really like the Explorer ST and I was searching for a reasonably-priced 2020 but I couldn't find a good deal. Then Google steered me toward the Durango RT and I'm more than happy with the purchase. Once I figured out that bolt-ons would get me to the same power as the ST and Mods are part of the lifestyleI was hooked. The sound is amazing with the resonator delete andit has plenty of power to tow my boat. Cam/Headers/Supercharger are on the short list.
Only thing lasting on the dodge is the Trans, other than that it's still too many plastic pieces everywhere and reliability is a maybe due to the lifters or did you forgot about all the rams with this crap engine Iol
@@cormaro13 This is my second 5.7 Hemi-powered vehicle and I've never had any major issues. I towed a trailer from Florida to Alaska and the only thing that didn't give me trouble was the Hemi. I did get the tic at 120K miles but I wasn't really keeping up on oil changes so it's hard to blame it all on the Hemi.
@Catholic Firefighter if I had a daily commute to work mpg would be a bigger factor, but 80% of my work is from home. Plus my wife drives a Ford Fusion Hybrid so it’s a good balance.
@Catholic Firefighter I completely agree with you. It comes down to what your personal needs and budget are. If you need the extra towing capacity like me then get R/T if you want to save a few bucks at the pump and be quicker off the line then ST. If you want freakishly fast then SRT or Hellcat. If you're a gearhead and want to build a monster HP machine R/T.
Should be in the mid 3s 60/mid to high 11s quarter, but your wheel hop is killing it. I'm doing it with zfg E50 and a solid launch. Only have an intercooler to stop heat soak.
I mean the stock intercooler is adequate for the typical driver that does a pull onto the on-ramp and that’s about it. It’s really too bad the oem hood doesn’t have heat extraction vents.
@@georgiafan6618 MAGA '24? So I take it you haven't heard, Trump was convicted, he's going to jail. Or will at least be tied up in legal proceedings during this election cycle. Desantis is better anyway.
Owned a 18 Trackhawk and sold it to build a monster Ram 1500 with forged 426 and 2650 blower. Love it but wasn't reliable and easy as a daily driver. Cross shopped ST and Durango Hellcat finally deciding on ST with intent to do bolt-on mods unlike complete engine build of hemi (learned my lesson for daily driver). ST order kept being delayed. Found a Durango Hellcat in-stock at price with options I wanted. Cancelled ST order and bought Durango Hellcat. Not looking back. The hellcat motor is just raw and with some bolt-on mods the ST will never come close (if you mod the ST then mod the hellcat to be fair). Just don't track fuel consumption because it sucks. Better than Ram with 426 but still a pig. Then again we don't buy these for the fuel mileage.
That’s why I found this video. Kids have a few years left of drop off and pickup. The explorer st is a good middle ground between a mustang and my current f150
To be fair Hellcats are made to be destroyed by anything not called Hellcat..they are just high horsepower RWD traction less monsters, all bark with little nibbles. But a fast Explorer is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.
I have a twin turbo 5.0 convertible, that looks stock and this soccer dads in Explorer ST's always trying to race me. 😂. I am way to loud and fast for regular city streets, so sometimes i let them go and they think i don't want the smoke.
@@themidnighttavern6784 -Bronco Raptors new are going for $125k -$50k for a grocery getter/police car that will soon be at police auctions everywhere for $10k??
@@tooshmart6669 Mk5 supras are going for 150 grand. The new Hellcat 180s are 300 grand. Dealerships are greedy, if we're going off the maximum price some scumbag dealerships are charging, I can do this all day. But there are plenty of decent, respectable dealerships. You just need to take the time to find them. Our local Ford dealer isn't charging markups on any customer ordered vehicles.
I will admit that is a bad title but damn this is a actual decent SUV, 3 row seating Good gas mileage & it looks fun to drive I was thinking about a durango srt because ofc I want that V8 power but this seems to be a more wallet economical choice 18-24mpg is alot better than 12-18mpg
Don't believe the shell game.... If you drive that ST regularly it will get same if not worse mpg than the Durango... Any turbo owner will tell you real mpgs are much worse then suggested... Skip the EB mess and and get the Durango for a reliable buildable platform.
@@highwayman1218 even If I don’t mod it, I mean I was just gonna maybe do an exhaust upgrade no tune you think it’ll still have the same mpg as the durango
@@jcosby51 Honestly IMHO you buy a TT for a tuner ride.... If you're not going tuner route, why buy the ST over the DRT? The DRT with a naturally aspirated V8 will be the better SUV to own long term, no doubt..... That EB will not get significant better mpgs vs the 5.7 with real world driving (turbos are thirsty and you've now got the addl AWD weight / drag garbage over the RT)... Keep in mind also you're looking at premium vs regular in the RT V8, that will affect you more negatively in fuel costs vs the stated mpg of the ST... Just my 2 cents... I briefly looked at the ST as I had hoped they stuffed a 5.0 in them. Once I saw that EB, nope went straight for the DRT RT.
The durango SRT also costs like 20k more when all is said and done. The ST is in a league of its own being a fast but cheaper SUV. Comparing the ST to durango hellcats or jeep trackhawks just doesn't make sense with the massive price difference.
@Disposable Dad i also got a 2017 with 40,000 miles but keeping it as a toy.....been eyeballing a blue st for 53k 0%APR for 60 but fors dropped the ball on those sales on memorial day due to a recall smh
@@pandaeyes465 nice, i meant one of the reasons he bought the ST over the Durango was the fuel economy, then he added a tune, larger fuel injectors, etc. I’m sure he still gets better MPG but they got to be close. How you liking the ST? Everyone I talk to say they love it.any issues?
Awesome ride. You have to change the exhaust and get that drone out. It's horrendous. Unless you have multiple rides. Even in the video it's a nightmare. Because that's. She's a beauty❤
For me it’s about the driving experience. Anything with an automatic trans. feels like a Winnebago to me. Even an underpowered rig with good tires and a 5 speed manual is fun. Especially on a windy 2 lane.
I have one and put on a Borla exhaust and HPTune and it's 450 HP and is crazy to drive if you put your foot down. this is basically a police interceptor.
I'm a little confused, as you said in the beginning of the video you said you listed them in order of lowest to highest trim level with platinum being the highest but the ST is more expensive so why would that not be the highest trim? 🤔 just curious as I'm in the process of doing my research for my next car.
For most daily drivers like myself. These tires work fine on my AWD ST. Like all vehicles you can go after market with wider rubber like 305/35. I want traction in snow and rain for winter months when my tuned Chrysler 300C Hemi and 2018 Mustang GT PP2 gets parked.
@Catholic Firefighter I’m not comfortable with 255 ‘narrow’ tires on the Explorer ST. A Kia Sorento has stock 255 wide tires, as does a Ford Mustang GT. 275 wide tires or better on a Ford Explorer ST makes a better choice for improvement in performance. And looks better too.
@Catholic Firefighter well, ‘looks’ is a personal category, and looks have some part in the performance of automobiles. The narrative is about the performance of the ST in a somewhat comparison of a standard Explorer. I’m comfortable with wider high performance tires on a near 6000 pound high performance SUV. A Kia with 255 tires has a coefficient cornering g ratio greater than a 255 shod ST Explorer. Biden+Forget about Ukraine+Reparations
I recently sold my 2020 Explorer ST. I'd buy another one when Ford works on their transmission reliability issues (problems at less than 10000 miles) and gets rid of Sync 3.
Ecoboost engines are actually quite beefy in the reliability department. You're always going to hear about those horror stories with any vehicle/engine. Considering the fact that ford's prob made 5 million plus Ecoboost engines, and the overwhelming majority of them have been rock solid reliable, that's pretty impressive.
Guy in my town said he was going to embarrass my ram r/t. He was singing a different tune when he could not pass. Guess he thought it was a big 4 door.
Have you checked out the Edge ST? We have both the Explorer ST and the Edge ST. We also went to the ST SUV experience to learn how to "drive" both of them.
Hope you guys enjoy the detour! As some of you have mentioned, yes, the 3.0L ecoboost wasn't pulled from the Raptor, it is simply shared with. The Explorer and Raptor both took it from the Lincoln Continental originally. Hope this clears it up! Sorry for the miscommunication.
Where does he get ethanol in BC?
I have a Hellcat also what I call these Explorer ST's are cool tow vehicles for a Hellcat no means a Hellcat killer.😂 maybe a scat killer.
Shared w/ the RANGER Raptor not F150, the 3.5 in that shares more w/ the damn Ford GT son
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The Raptor is a 3.5 the all-aluminum one like the Ford GT with 12 injectors. The 3.0 is based on the 2.7 compressed graphite block.
Ford should come out with the Shelby version of the Ford explorer supercharged V8 that truck will sell like hotcakes
I would literally buy it the day they announce 😂 sitting at 550 rn
My mom has a 2013 Explorer Sport that she got brand new. Growing up I LOVED driving it. At the time it was the fastest car I had ever driven until I got my 05 WRX. It could keep up with my WRX (which was far from stock). She still has the Explorer to this day. 145,000 miles and not a single problem with it. 💪🏼
Great to hear my friend as I want to get a 22' explorer this year or next.
I had the same experience, ‘13 XLT with the 3.5 NA, learned how to drive in that car and drove it all through high school. When I moved away my mom and I swapped cars for the past 2 years, and when I asked my dad if he could keep a look out for some cheap cars back where he lived (car I was driving was registered and insured by my mom) my dad just offered me the title to the explorer. Very glad to have it back, it’s about to hit 210k miles
put a tune and exhaust on my 18 sport and it blows the doors off of 80% of cars on the road
@@BoRNShadowyes! Had a 14 sport and changed intake, exhaust and tuned it and was keeping up with Coyotes
This is badass, thanks for showcasing your vehicle.
I had a 2018 Explorer SPORT with the 3.5L twin turbo Ecoboost and it was a screamer with its 365hp. I can't imagine how much fun this 500hp Explorer would be!!!
I have installed a Ford tune, a Steeda intercooler, and a Steeda rear sway bar on my ST. This protects my warranty for the time being. Had a fun day at Charlotte Motor Speedway on the Roval with the Ford Racing School Mustangs and it occurred to me how much fun a Mustang would be with an ST drivetrain. AWD would create a Mustang that one could drive most of the winter, here in Michigan, rather than a fair weather friend.
I don’t expect a $60,000 ST to be faster than a smaller $90,000 Trackhawk. I actually take trips in mine with the wife, dogs, and gear, with reasonable gas mileage.
Cheers,
Tony
Beautiful truck I have owned 3 of them myself but even with 500 hp it's definitely not a HELLCAT KILLER AT ALL .....ALL DUE RESPECT TO FORD
With just a tune and intercooler yes it is a hellcat killer or keeps up with one at least. Do your research, with all due respect
@HeLLLoKitTTyy69 I did the research that why made the comment in the first place but I can respect you as a car enthusiasts like myself I will concede the fact the it might keep up with 700 hp hellcat but like you said tune a Ford ST if you tune a helical it'd GAMEOVER!!!!! FOR THE EXPLORER ALSO COMES DOWN TO WHO IS A BETTER DRIVER THAT CAN HANDLE ALL THAT HORSEPOWER.....ALL DUE RESPECT SIR!!!!! 🙏🏼 APPRECIATE THE COMMENT NO DISRESPECT AT ALL!!!
It’ll easily gap a hellcat to 60 and 1/4 low 11 second suv
@Catholic Firefighter you’re obviously a lunatic. But awd on a non prep surface that hellcat is doing nothing but spinning and we all know they make about 500 to the wheel so yes this Ford most definitely gapping a hellcat at a red light
Truck?
The explorer ST has always had a place in my heart, glad you made a video on one
Love my 2021 Explorer ST. Never would have thought I would have owned one, until I drove it...then later tuned it. It is truly a beast. My concern, after two years of ownership, are the electronic gremlins (rear camera, side sensors, intelli-cruise faults, blue-tooth disconnects, power window auto up/down) that are randomly popping up. Additionally, I've had to replace one front half-shaft and already broke the rear bolt holding the rear diff to the subframe (mine has one bolt). While Ford replaced it under warranty (with a one bolt unit), I'm not sure it will hold up as this is my experience at 42k miles.
This is EXACTLY why after numerous F150s, 31 Mustangs through the years, and even a Powerstroke diesel; I now have a Toyota truck for work use and a Lexus daily driver. Piles of miles with NO failures. Still have a Foxbody for knuckledragger fun, but I’ll never buy a new Ford again…
I have a 2017 mkz with the 3.0. It's been very good for me over the last 3 years I've had it. Though I just learned last week the 2018 and newer 2.7's (and therefore I presume 3.0's as well) switched from a chain for the oil pump to a nylon/kevlar belt that's still submersed in oil. That in itself was a hell no for me on any of these newer engines
I love my 2020 explorer. We have the ST hybrid though. Great family hauler and always puts a smile on my face when I put my foot down
Does your car have the 3.0 with battery? It’s a heavy veh, was curious about MPG and overall performance vs. this ST.
There is no such vehicle as an ST hybrid. The hybrid is available with the Limited and with the 2.3 4 cylinder, or Platinum with a 3.3 cylinder engine.
@@emed1977 I'm in Europe and I have the ST plug-in hybrid...
@@georgiafan6618 Yeah the 3.0L with the the battery! You get about 30km of electric range around town. Enough to go get groceries and other things. Onboard computer puts us at 6L/100km, had the car for a year now and we did something like 5000km with it. Put it in sport mode and that thing flies off pretty quick.
@@H311m4nthegreat Marc, did you add any performance gear to your 3.0L? It’s gotta be wicked fast with the electric motor.
Ford really should make an Explorer RS (or ST-R?) with the 3.5 TT and the factory 440hp/510ft-lb. The same tweaks on the 3.5 yield huge gains from an already stronger engine.
5.2L supercharged explorer
@@msokes9 No Argument from me!!
@@yankeetraveler1118 ford should go for it. Give the Trackhawk a run for it’s money. I believe there is a small market for it, as I see a good amount of Trackhawks in my area where I live. Do a limited production run and see how it goes. Why not.
even just a 5.0 @@msokes9
Ford’s always been solely about the bottom line. They likely won’t do that unless they’re 99.99% certain it’ll be worth their time and $. Their workmanship is garbage. The doors don’t even line up on my Explorer ST, and get caught on one another when you open them. Not too mention all the interior creaks and rattles and cheap seats.
The explorer had the 3.0 before the raptor bronco.
THANK YOU!! I was just coming to correct this clown..
True true. What I should've said is "shared with" the Bronco Raptor to make that more clear. Because that vehicle is a bit more mainstream and well-known in the enthusiast community, figured more people would recognize that vehicle. Actually, what I should've said is the Bronco Raptor got the 3.0L Ecoboost from the Explorer, which got it from the 2017 Lincoln Continental.
Clown? Is that necessary?
@@KN-jw7ts No, it wasn't necessary, but I said it.. It's not necessary to speed either, but I do that every single day! If you're out here reviewing vehicles, at least give your viewing audience the correct information, which he did mention after my comment. Its all good.. I still watched the video, so its a win for him!
Yup !
Something of note, this thing out of the box has the same 0-60 as the Dodge RAM, SRT-10… yeah. The one with the Viper motor… Wild!
I have a 2015 Explorer Sport with a tuner set to 93 octane. It rips. So happy with it.
Just bought a 2020 Ford Explorer ST with 58k miles. had it for a 4 days. Took to Ford to inspect. Getting new trans under warranty. Fun to drive though.
My ST has 520 wheel hp and 540 torque. scat packs are easy but a hellcat would have to have some traction issues to lose. and i don't think on the top end it would be anywhere close. it's still a ridiculously fast suv and surprises everyone.
what's your setup? I'm thinking about doing work to mine. I just got it back in April
I’ll be honest when I roll up on an ST I never expect anything more than basic tune/bolt ons. If one stayed with me or pulled me on the street (which a good number of them seem to be fully able to do) I would be left completely awestruck.
Hellcat Durango doesn't have traction issues.
You don’t have to worry about the hellcats as they all get repoed.
How can I get one?
I wish we could 5.0 swap the Explorer ST, that would be fuckin sweet!
Throw 5.8 Cleveland in there, just one small quality turbo and it will wreak havoc
He didn't mention but I'm assuming he did an intercooler. Apparently that's a must on those
The review we didn’t know we needed. Thanks man.
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Too few people seem to understand this comparison. A dyno matchup was done between this exact vehicle (if I’m mistaken please correct me) and a Durango Hellcat. The Hellcat made 600ish whp and the ST made 530ish whp on the same dyno/same day. Given the weight difference there is a pretty good chance of the ST putting up one hell of a fight and anyone who doesn’t know how to launch the Durango Hellcat could end up losing here.
Hellcat durango makes around 650 WHP
@@AndrewPruteanu that’s more than I’ve seen… where did you see 650? Rwhp or AWD dyno?
@S8ER well I guess there's a difference considering the fact that AWD makes a little less power to the wheels because of AWD resistance, what I meant was the hellcat in general, so that would be RWHP at around 650.
@@AndrewPruteanu yeah that makes sense… was just wondering if you had seen an AWD dyno result that high. 🍻 I’ll hopefully find an AWD dyno and find out on mine this year.
LOL this 4.2 0-60 doesnt even beat my stock srt durango at 4.1. They better get to tuning if they think this thing is beating a hellcat durango. Now to make things fair (mods) this should be run against a hellcat durango with a pulley and tune on E85. Uh oh see ya later.
As long as the transmission and electronics are on point and it stays off the Recall list. Go for it!!!
I'm a Ford man and I promise 500 horses aren't going to beat a hell cat. Ford needs to make one with a V8 😊
Nobody said it would. It’s a 6,000 lb SUV! Just tuned mine and I love it.
@@silverfox1546Well many of these STs already have beat many Hellcats. It's time to accept those cars aren't as "fast" as they advertise. I smoked a Hellcat Challenger in the 1/8 NA with my RAM AIR Fusion Sport. It's the AWD......
@@duke45jp agree with you plus they have tons of problems.
@@duke45jp did a street tune on my 23 ST a few weeks ago. Still letting the transmission adjust BUT gave it about 50% in normal mode and broke the tires when 5th gear hit. Nervous about using the Sport mode!
@@silverfox1546 Does the Sport mode widen gear ratios a bit? Are the shifts more aggressive?
I really like the Explorer ST and I was searching for a reasonably-priced 2020 but I couldn't find a good deal. Then Google steered me toward the Durango RT and I'm more than happy with the purchase. Once I figured out that bolt-ons would get me to the same power as the ST and Mods are part of the lifestyleI was hooked. The sound is amazing with the resonator delete andit has plenty of power to tow my boat. Cam/Headers/Supercharger are on the short list.
Better choice by far.... Both longevity and results.... The 5.7's are friendly to boost if you really want to mod...
Only thing lasting on the dodge is the Trans, other than that it's still too many plastic pieces everywhere and reliability is a maybe due to the lifters or did you forgot about all the rams with this crap engine Iol
@@cormaro13 This is my second 5.7 Hemi-powered vehicle and I've never had any major issues. I towed a trailer from Florida to Alaska and the only thing that didn't give me trouble was the Hemi. I did get the tic at 120K miles but I wasn't really keeping up on oil changes so it's hard to blame it all on the Hemi.
@Catholic Firefighter if I had a daily commute to work mpg would be a bigger factor, but 80% of my work is from home. Plus my wife drives a Ford Fusion Hybrid so it’s a good balance.
@Catholic Firefighter I completely agree with you. It comes down to what your personal needs and budget are. If you need the extra towing capacity like me then get R/T if you want to save a few bucks at the pump and be quicker off the line then ST. If you want freakishly fast then SRT or Hellcat. If you're a gearhead and want to build a monster HP machine R/T.
Should be in the mid 3s 60/mid to high 11s quarter, but your wheel hop is killing it. I'm doing it with zfg E50 and a solid launch. Only have an intercooler to stop heat soak.
Stock intercooler is pathetic. Good move. How is ZFG Vs. Burger tuning?
I mean the stock intercooler is adequate for the typical driver that does a pull onto the on-ramp and that’s about it. It’s really too bad the oem hood doesn’t have heat extraction vents.
@Catholic Firefighter True. I priced one at $60k w/options. Better than a tahoe. Plenty of room. Third row should be optional. Trump ‘24! MAGA
@catholicfirefighterthat’s with a tune and intercooler, bub. Both under 2k for those two. Off topic, how’s trump 2024 doing for ya? 😂 😂
@@georgiafan6618 MAGA '24? So I take it you haven't heard, Trump was convicted, he's going to jail. Or will at least be tied up in legal proceedings during this election cycle. Desantis is better anyway.
WOW--WELL DONE REVIEW ON THE EXPLORER ST TUNES-WICKED--THANKS ROADS UNTRAVELED
Hahaha wicked man np
Coolness, delivered with every mile
Owned a 18 Trackhawk and sold it to build a monster Ram 1500 with forged 426 and 2650 blower. Love it but wasn't reliable and easy as a daily driver. Cross shopped ST and Durango Hellcat finally deciding on ST with intent to do bolt-on mods unlike complete engine build of hemi (learned my lesson for daily driver). ST order kept being delayed. Found a Durango Hellcat in-stock at price with options I wanted. Cancelled ST order and bought Durango Hellcat. Not looking back. The hellcat motor is just raw and with some bolt-on mods the ST will never come close (if you mod the ST then mod the hellcat to be fair). Just don't track fuel consumption because it sucks. Better than Ram with 426 but still a pig. Then again we don't buy these for the fuel mileage.
Amen on the gas mileage 😂 6mpg averages in town and in eco on a road trip the best I’ve seen is 15.5mpg. It’s all about those smiles per gallon.
I love the Confidence Boost these vids give ST Owners 😁👍
LOL, right! Yes, the STs are sweet but let's not kid ourselves. The Hellcst Durango slays Lamborghini Urus, so this isn't quite gonna do it.
@hellkitty1014 yeah, the ST's are quick with some mods... Just not quick enough 🤣
Hahaha.. seriously... also it's a great indirect marketing program for Ford repair shops.
Explorer ST: For when you want a Mustang but need a minivan.
Explorer ST: For when you want a Mustang and need AWD.
Fixed that one for ya.
That’s why I found this video. Kids have a few years left of drop off and pickup. The explorer st is a good middle ground between a mustang and my current f150
for me it was Mustang that you can go camping in
First time I subscribed because of the intro. GGs
To be fair Hellcats are made to be destroyed by anything not called Hellcat..they are just high horsepower RWD traction less monsters, all bark with little nibbles. But a fast Explorer is about as useful as a screen door on a submarine.
I have a twin turbo 5.0 convertible, that looks stock and this soccer dads in Explorer ST's always trying to race me. 😂. I am way to loud and fast for regular city streets, so sometimes i let them go and they think i don't want the smoke.
The 3.0TT goes back to the Lincoln MKZ AWD in it's 400hp tune.
If they put that 3.0TT motor in anything else other than a $100k truck or a police car, Ford may have a tuner following with the 3.0TT.
This should’ve been the ecoboost mustang
@Adios YT Yes but then that car would have smoked the gt just like the buick gnx did back in 80's killing the corvette.
Bro, this is a 50k SUV, even the bronco raptor fully loaded only gets up to like 85k. I don't know where you're getting that figure from.
@@themidnighttavern6784
-Bronco Raptors new are going for $125k
-$50k for a grocery getter/police car that will soon be at police auctions everywhere for $10k??
@@tooshmart6669 Mk5 supras are going for 150 grand. The new Hellcat 180s are 300 grand. Dealerships are greedy, if we're going off the maximum price some scumbag dealerships are charging, I can do this all day. But there are plenty of decent, respectable dealerships. You just need to take the time to find them.
Our local Ford dealer isn't charging markups on any customer ordered vehicles.
I will admit that is a bad title but damn this is a actual decent SUV, 3 row seating Good gas mileage & it looks fun to drive I was thinking about a durango srt because ofc I want that V8 power but this seems to be a more wallet economical choice 18-24mpg is alot better than 12-18mpg
Don't believe the shell game.... If you drive that ST regularly it will get same if not worse mpg than the Durango... Any turbo owner will tell you real mpgs are much worse then suggested... Skip the EB mess and and get the Durango for a reliable buildable platform.
@@highwayman1218 even If I don’t mod it, I mean I was just gonna maybe do an exhaust upgrade no tune you think it’ll still have the same mpg as the durango
@@jcosby51
Honestly IMHO you buy a TT for a tuner ride.... If you're not going tuner route, why buy the ST over the DRT? The DRT with a naturally aspirated V8 will be the better SUV to own long term, no doubt..... That EB will not get significant better mpgs vs the 5.7 with real world driving (turbos are thirsty and you've now got the addl AWD weight / drag garbage over the RT)... Keep in mind also you're looking at premium vs regular in the RT V8, that will affect you more negatively in fuel costs vs the stated mpg of the ST... Just my 2 cents... I briefly looked at the ST as I had hoped they stuffed a 5.0 in them. Once I saw that EB, nope went straight for the DRT RT.
The durango SRT also costs like 20k more when all is said and done. The ST is in a league of its own being a fast but cheaper SUV.
Comparing the ST to durango hellcats or jeep trackhawks just doesn't make sense with the massive price difference.
The most badass family garage would be to have one of these and a CT5 Blackwing.
F90 M5 competition and X5M competition.
Nice to see someone cover this video.
Have been eyeing the ST for the past 6 months. Was anticipating the market to cool, but the drop in prices really have not changed much.
Main reason I'm not buying atm, as much as I want to, ain't no way I'm spending 1k a month
@Disposable Dad 2023 - 24 guy not used cars
@Disposable Dad
Looks like a few have popped around me for similar year, price and mileage.
@Disposable Dad i also got a 2017 with 40,000 miles but keeping it as a toy.....been eyeballing a blue st for 53k 0%APR for 60 but fors dropped the ball on those sales on memorial day due to a recall smh
That thing is an absolute monster
Nice content. Wife is in the same boat. This is her next car. Remember, Performance and fuel savings don’t go together!
Hey, 26mpg on the hwy at 60mph ain't bad... Atleast that's what I get in mine. But that's the prairies.
@@pandaeyes465 nice, i meant one of the reasons he bought the ST over the Durango was the fuel economy, then he added a tune, larger fuel injectors, etc. I’m sure he still gets better MPG but they got to be close. How you liking the ST? Everyone I talk to say they love it.any issues?
@@pandaeyes465 I’ll take 20 mpg combined in the jacked up ST any day. My supercharged truck gets like 14 and that’s good! Love the power.
@@georgiafan6618 boom.
Thank god theres a full exhaust on this thing.
Awesome SUV 🏁Ford also makes the edge ST it has the 2.7 v6 Eco boost pretty cool SUV also with alot of potential!
I have an Edge ST, and yes it does. It a fantastic two roll SUV
What exhaust ? Sounds awesome , about to trade my 2013 700 whp f-350 lariat for a 2020 explorer st with a bad front diff .
Is the 3.5TT ecoboost worth buying?
Welcome to Warranty Heaven. I believe there is 20 ish recalls on these
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I see they make a Explorer ST but i think they should have made a Explorer GT with a 5.0
it sounds so good!
Nice review keep up the good work
So what are the list of the complete mods of this build down to the brand of parts used?
A long way to go to get to Hellcat land... my hellcat durango drove off the lot, doing 3.4 0-60 consistently.
Yep.... Worse of all you're still stuck with the EB under the hood also with the ST.... Hard pass on that.
@Catholic Firefighter I own a Durango Hellcat and that still made me laugh out loud. 🤣 so true
@catholicfirefighter Moving the goalposts?🤣🤣🤣
@catholicfirefighter sadly no security fixes for the 2021 😞 but yeah the 2023 appears to have gotten the RF Hub lockdown at least.
This was before the Braptor. They had this engine in Lincolns before the ST. It was wild in an MKZ AWD
Wow,id like to have one.I do own a 2010 Crown Victoria,that explorer would look nice along side Crown Vic.
Damn! 4.2 seconds?! 👀😳
Best performance SUV on the market
Awesome ride. You have to change the exhaust and get that drone out. It's horrendous. Unless you have multiple rides. Even in the video it's a nightmare. Because that's. She's a beauty❤
Had one of these intimidate me on the road today I was not ready
Definitely can't compare to a Hellcat!😂
For me it’s about the driving experience. Anything with an automatic trans. feels like a Winnebago to me. Even an underpowered rig with good tires and a 5 speed manual is fun. Especially on a windy 2 lane.
What type of transmission work did ge have have done to beef it up?
What I wanna know, there’s a 10r60 built trans some people get idk if he has that
To leave the Hellcat in the dust, you'd have to somehow prevent the 10sp auto from puking its gears. Good luck!
Wish they sold these in Australia. I've always loved the explorers
Trying to figure out if I need to change the intercooler in my 2015 police interceptor utility 3.7 ??? Its already have been tuned too.
What kind of wheels are on that ST? Looks great
Rip my gmc envoy Denali 376 ls stroker kicked a lot of hellcats and mustangs and a Polaris slingshot. Big cam 500 plus wheel HP.
Stroker GM small blocks - best way to make power in a budget. Glad you did it! Love the sound of a lopey cam too. Such potential in that motor. 👍
The new ford tune on the 3.0 will make this a monster.
I have one and put on a Borla exhaust and HPTune and it's 450 HP and is crazy to drive if you put your foot down. this is basically a police interceptor.
I'm a little confused, as you said in the beginning of the video you said you listed them in order of lowest to highest trim level with platinum being the highest but the ST is more expensive so why would that not be the highest trim? 🤔 just curious as I'm in the process of doing my research for my next car.
It’s about time Ford or somebody made this a real ST. Hope it has much wider tires than stock 255
For most daily drivers like myself. These tires work fine on my AWD ST. Like all vehicles you can go after market with wider rubber like 305/35. I want traction in snow and rain for winter months when my tuned Chrysler 300C Hemi and 2018 Mustang GT PP2 gets parked.
@@DWH300 great idea.
@Catholic Firefighter I’m not comfortable with 255 ‘narrow’ tires on the Explorer ST. A Kia Sorento has stock 255 wide tires, as does a Ford Mustang GT. 275 wide tires or better on a Ford Explorer ST makes a better choice for improvement in performance. And looks better too.
@Catholic Firefighter well, ‘looks’ is a personal category, and looks have some part in the performance of automobiles. The narrative is about the performance of the ST in a somewhat comparison of a standard Explorer. I’m comfortable with wider high performance tires on a near 6000 pound high performance SUV. A Kia with 255 tires has a coefficient cornering g ratio greater than a 255 shod ST Explorer. Biden+Forget about Ukraine+Reparations
Always loved the st explorer just wish they made a trim with the 5.0 in it. Shit would be sick
Wouldn't the raptor have the 3.0 plucked put of the explorer st?
Yes. I should've said "shared with" to drive my point home. It was passed around a bit.. Continental, Explorer, Raptor, and a couple others.
Great video and love the ST. Where did he get those nice black wheels?? Want to get them for my Red ST. Thanks
The Expl ST needed the 3.5 to be competitive with the Track Hawk and Durango Hellcat.
Excellent job
I recently sold my 2020 Explorer ST. I'd buy another one when Ford works on their transmission reliability issues (problems at less than 10000 miles) and gets rid of Sync 3.
Stressed out v6 twin turbo engine ! Wonder how long that will last ?
until the first tank of bad fuel or until the OCI is extended too far.......whichever comes first
Quite awhile actually! I own several TT V6 SHO's with over 100K miles on some. No issues whatsoever. Oil changes every 5K miles do wonders!
The raptor has never had a 3.0, it’s always been the 3.5 eco since the 6.2L was replaced. And now 5.2 R v8 option
He actually said Braaptor (Bronco Raptor).
Bronco and ranger
I wonder if you can STUFF the 5.2R in it😲😲
Braptor (Bronco Raptor) as I mentioned has the 3.0L.
If the engine is behind the front axles wouldn't that make it front-mid mount?
I think it has to be fully behind thr axles and this isn't.
You’re laughing the whole time with a grin from ear to ear!
Wish they had this in a FWD Mini-Van!!
“Built to destroy “itself”” 😂
Ecoboost engines are actually quite beefy in the reliability department. You're always going to hear about those horror stories with any vehicle/engine.
Considering the fact that ford's prob made 5 million plus Ecoboost engines, and the overwhelming majority of them have been rock solid reliable, that's pretty impressive.
Anyone know the make and model of the rims? I love the look.
This really should be That Dude in Blue giving this review
Those are sweet
I may get one for the wife
Great vid
The jeep was too thirsty so we went with the Ecoboost and added a bigger fuel pump and injectors. Nice!
How much is it lowered and what brand of springs did you use? Also what size wheels and tires…? Thanks!!!
Very intriguing
Do the FORD SUV'S still have the on going exhaust manifold leak that routes through your A/C on hard acceleration ?
3:17 soon available as a cop car near you 😬🤣
Where did he get those nice black wheels?
Love to see same setup in the mazda cx9
I'm driving the new CX-90 with the 3.3L turbo inline 6 this week and it's pretty stellar. 340hp 369 lb-ft.
Great car!
Love this vide and love that truck
Guy in my town said he was going to embarrass my ram r/t. He was singing a different tune when he could not pass. Guess he thought it was a big 4 door.
I'd hate to do a tune up on it, if it's pushed so far back, no thank you 😭
Facts
These cars are expensive but they’re really nice looking cars and fast
You mean the 3.0 from the Explorer ST went in to the Ford Bronco Raptor as the Explorer ST and 2 other Explorer trims with the 3.0 were first.
Where can I buy one like this?
Have you checked out the Edge ST? We have both the Explorer ST and the Edge ST. We also went to the ST SUV experience to learn how to "drive" both of them.
Is there a way to have the performance of a ST but the package of a platinum? Like a ghost family car?
Yes there is, but the st looks better.
was this filmed on straighton road on sumas mountain?