Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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The refreshed 2025 Ford Explorer has a lot to like. But it's still missing a pizzazz that others in the large crossover class offer. At least the 3.0L EcoBoost is fun.

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0:00 Intro and walk-around
4:22 Seats
6:28 No camera rear-view mirror
7:03 Piano black
7:32 No physical climate controls
8:12 Powertrain tuning
9:47 Standard towing package
10:52 Thoughtful design
13:23 Infotainment
14:27 Trim selection
15:15 Engine
16:33 BlueCruise
18:00 Final thoughts and DM Leaderboard

Music and graphics by Skyler Benn.

This video was filmed with in-ear, binaural microphones, so if you listen with headphones, it will sound like you're sitting in the driver's seat!

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