A 700HP Ford Explorer ST is the Ultimate Tuner Troll
Ford about ten years ago came out with the Focus and Fiesta ST and created an entire new hot hatch rivalry in the United States. However with those vehicles gone, Ford built the Explorer ST - a jack of all trades family SUV that just so happened to be the fastest vehicle ever in the ST lineup. With a built transmission, a tune by ZFG, and big turbos - this is one crazy grocery getter. So is this a great alternative to a Jeep Trackhawk and Durango SRT? Let's talk about it.
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What fast SUV would you take?
After riding in George’s ST explorer ST I got hook, hands down it’s what I am picking.
Tahoe RST
Tiguan
Audi rsq8
MDX Type S
I’ve gotten weird looks when I claim a st explorer as one of the vehicles I wanna own 😂😂
I proudly say I want a explorer ST ultimate sleeper and I love how it looks
Cause ppl don't view it as high performance SUV. Its best selling SUV of all time for good reason. Get one you will love it. Ppl are misinformed.
@railroadgaming98 They are awesome. Truly an awesome luxurious but also high performance SUV. Excellent gen2 GTDI engines.
Just stay away from the rust belt because there's a reason you don't see older ford SUV's up north when they sold like a billion explorer's in the late 90s early 00's. Although I think it's just a Ford problem with all the cars they sell.
Lmfao when I was 18 years old, I told everyone I wanted one they all laughed at me couple months later I bought one and now it is FBO tune with 500whp and I smoke all my friends
as a ford tech. i fucking LOVE when i get to test drive these explorer STs 😍
Another sleeper ford is the 2007 ford freestar 4.2 either awd but the fwd is faster was faster than my buddies firebird and his 3v mustang and could keep up with his tuned audi a4 till bout 120 then he ran outta my life 😆 but dang van would do 113mph in the quarter at 13.58 not bad for being stock
@@garydryden9574 not as fast, but even the windstar had some git up
Explorer st are literally the most sleeper suv out there. Just a tune and they rip
Yeah I've seen like 5 today I'm starting to see them more and more just like the focus st.
@@chadthomas7820I know see a ton of them every day
@@chadthomas7820alot of leases are up now so people are able to buy them for more affordable prices but videos like these bring them up again lol
Durango Hellcat, both look like cop vehicles but the Durango can put down more power.
@@RadDadisRadand costs literally twice as much as an explorer st
The problem is people in front of you will slow down thinking you might be cop.
On back roads. On highways you can moooove. They’ll get out of your way.
This happens so often
Wheel HP!?!? Prove it - where is this 700wheel hp st located? Where did you get this #? What kind of dyno was used - what stage injectors and pump? What turbos you running? Anyone can claim big HP - I just wanna see the pull in a video -
Not on the hi way they just move out of my way. Just did a tune only and got 100 extra Hp. On mine now, I want more intercooler and exhaust next, lol.
@@GODZLLA_ST You replied to the wrong chat.
I own a 21. It's been the most fun family car I've ever driven. This thing is amazing at road trips and jaw dropping mustang owners. It will massage your butt with adaptive cruise control and lane centering going at 100mph. Best sub 100k family car, period.
And even better looking than any Mustang!
@@JeepCherokeefulidk about that
Agreed. I drive a 2019 Platinum F-150. As nice as my pickup is, I still envy my wife’s 21 ST. I go from six to midnight every time we are about to road trip.
Yeah I'm a mustang owner and I got totally surprised when an ST took a run at me and I could not pull away ...That's why I'm getting rid of my wife's Genesis G70 and getting an ST
Our final two were between the 2021 explorer ST and the 2021 Hyundai palisade, both with all options. At the time the palisade was five grand less and offered better technology on the interior. I really wanted the ST, but no heads up display on a 55K car? Sometimes I think about the extra hundred horsepower I could have had.
I'm surprised he never added a clean 03/04 cobra to his collection, it's my dream car.
I just got an 03 cobra today On forza horizon 5
Oh they sound so sweet with there supercharger whine.
Bought my first terminator about a month ago, it’s an amazing car!
@@SunShineCoastStoner4 congratulations!
@zstalion84 my first car was a 5 speed white mach 1, I shouldn't held on tooth and nail for it. I thought at the time it would be cooler to trade for a lighting. But that truck was amazing too!!!!! Nothing beat that whine.
I used to be a ford tech and in class the teacher said ford engineers squeezed out 700hp out of the 3.5 before the turbos blew, that was in 2011 lol crazy to see them pushing these numbers on stock block reliably
700 hp is NOT reliable in that setup
I would of thought because it's factory turboed, it would have forged internals
3.5 has always been potent
@@superstallion97they do
@@superstallion97 No forged internals but the block is pretty stout. The only problems that have surfaced is maybe bearings from oil starvation because of a launch with low oil.
Love my ST. Amazing daily
For everything that's been going on lately in your life, I'm happy to see a smile on your face bro. Keep at it, good things will come.
I have a trailblazer right now in great condition surprisingly…. And been wanting to get into the ST, so thank you for this and cant wait to see the TB review💯
Almost 2 years ago i was deciding between a 2016-17 BMW X5M and Mercedes GLE 63AMG and at the end i decided to go with a 2020 ST love the decision
I have been waiting for this for a long time. Sweet video man.
Agree with the brakes.. I got the street pack with bigger rotors and calipers. Love it more than the one you’re driving
I love the menacing all black look of it.
i drive a explorer st, and i can confirm its great
Very glad you've gotten a glance at the ST community! Need to see you drive this one when it's dry!
I second this.
I was a ford technician and I wanted to say that the stock transmissions shift equally as aggressive. It feels like a DCT from factory.
The Explorer ST is sick. It looks mad aggressive, and of course the Ecoboost motor is one of the best motors Ford made.
Damn, making me question my 17 X5M purchase from December. I wouldn’t go full blown new turbos and all for 700 whp but the idea of a newer vehicle with easy bolt ons, a tune, and cheaper maintenance sounds like a dream 😂
Yes i was between and older like 2016-2017 X5M and Mercedes GLE 63 AMG or a 2020-2022 Explprer ST im glad i went with the explorer got Downpipes l, Exhaust, Intake, Tune, and few small thing and i love it.
No trust me. Your X5M is way better! I promise. You did NOT make a bad decision. I love these little Explorer ST's but high hp is not their MO.
X5 will touch 700 with just a tune. Literally the reason the St gets clowned on by all the fast suv guys.
@@userANAKIN what X5? 2016? So an 8yr old car with 150k miles on it and interrior that looks exactly the same as a 2002 BMW?
@@Pawe70zgalmfao I like how you made up the highest mileage for it. 😂dumb
About time ya got this vehicle to review! Been watchin this guy (because of my Edge Sport (ST)) for a while on Insta
Hey dude in blue! Keep up your hard work. I appreciate you.
Amazing these Explorer STs. Ppl rave bout em & love em!
Got my ST after driving a ‘12 Coyote and love it SO MUCH.
Just bought a new 23 ...plan on following your set up . Should be fun..I'm subbed
Your cars are awsome keep up the work 🎉
Gotta love it when the Explorer ST gets the recognition it deserves! Great cars for the price. Now id like to see someone do the Aviator next, and make the same whp. Except it will have a much nicer and more luxurious interior 😁
Im sorry but i just love how i started watching u when dan started talking about his "cop friend" now ur just a quality youtuber that gives us the info we need nice short and sweet:)
I saw the title, I thought it was the nemesis 5.0 car, still awesome video showing off the ST mom car
I just love the ford explorer st. They are just a beautiful looking suv with alot of hp. And so much more when you tune it up . Ford did good with it. Ill be getting one in the future for sure. My dream suv.
I've been waiting for this!!
Sounds like a cool sleeper and a good daily driver still. I know I loved. I had a 2014 Ford escape all-wheel drive with the 2 l and you could actually fit a lot of the parts from the focus ST on it and I was able to put a lot of their bolt-ons on mine and get it tuned and it was super fun and I never got it to a track but I'm pretty sure I was ripping about 14 second quarter miles in it and that felt crazy, fast and fun and it was still super practical
Love the car! Love the review!
Keep moving forward! Gang!❤
Build what ya got 👍👍 Well done
Had an xlt for a while and man listen i loved it
So happy you were able to do the review with Chris! Hopefully next time you’re in town you can check out my 700hp lightning lol
A fellow SVT Lightning connoisseur 🤝
There’s a whole crew of explorer ST guys here in KC. They’ve always made me want one
Great video, I'm working on the little brother Edge ST. With bolt-ons, I should get to about 500-525 HP. Now that is the biggest sleeper. The best part of my 2020 with 50K miles on I just picked up a window stickered for over $50K and I bought it for under $25K ..I think that would be a great follow up video ...
Wow this ST is definitely a beast! Absolutely love it!
Proud Explorer ST owner ❤❤❤
6:39 the RainX on the side windows 👌🏽
David..you can't do this to me lmao. I bought a SHO partially because of your review...and now I see this.
I met the guy here in Florida who got the first dyno tune on a 2020 explorer ST. I've always wamted one even more since I saw his.
I had a 20 ST for about a year, amazing SUV's.
I want one of these so bad. This will eventually be my dedicated family hauler.
No drone, almost cant even hear the system while your talking, only when you down shift or gas on it can you really hear the pipes open up. That's a Thermal R&D Exhaust, Great video guys!
Just bought one a week ago and it’s my favorite vehicle to date. Can’t wait to out a tune and a whipple intercooler on it
I love my ST it’s such a sleeper
This thing on a set of 19 inch VOLK ZE40’s and 50 side wall sticky tires, Mach 1 mustang brembos brakes, good set of coilovers, beefy rear sway bar and a open dump wastegate would be so killer.
The explorer is definitely slept on.
That's sweet! What does it make on pump alone? Fun video!
I love the ST models. Stay away from the “ST Line” as that’s more of just a trim package without the bigger high performance motor. I’ve had the Ford Edge ST and the fusion sport both with the 2.7l tt ecoboost and they scoot. Now I just cruise in my new f150 3.5l ecoboost. Big ford fan since my father converted me. Was a Chevy guy
This was never on my radar. It sure the hell is now though. That's nuts.
The fun part is getting in the fast lane on the freeway and watch everyone get out of the way…might as well put the brush guard on…seriously wicked build.
You’re 100%! Everybody moves over when my black ST is behind them 😊
I saw the ad when they were going ro be released. I already knew that truck is going to break hearts and wallets.lol
another cool build👍🏼👍🏼
That thing is clean.
If you like this you should find a bolt on BMW X3 M40i to review as well. I'd love to see a review on a bolt on one
Love these big suv setups! Pretty sweet you can build a "Mom-mobile" or "Dad-mobile" to be as fun as a street/track/drag monster while still being able to tow or haul kids in car seats.
Guy in my town has one with quite the shopping list in her Looks crazy good aswell
“Defeated track-hawks w/only bolt ons” is crazy work my boah😹
A did upgraded turbos, injectors and fuel pump on an ST this month at my shop and was taken for a ride with the owner/tuner afterwards and it was wild. Fastest thing I’ve ever been in. We had the car back to owner next day.
E85 Tune?
Dont Sleep on Ford. My Taurus SHO with the 3.5 ecoboost is a great sleeper/daily
Need to include some shots out the windshield when you do these pulls.
You need to try a stock or stockish ST. You’ll still be surprised, I was beating some coyotes in mine with just an intake.
I hope that some day you get an edge or mkx/Nautilus with the 2.7 ecoboost in it. Got a ride in the Natilus back when they first released and it felt like they had a lot of potential left in that motor.
There is, but not like the 3.0. 500 WHP+ should be attainable and safe-ish
I agree with the brakes it’s something I’ve experienced on the gmc Yukon xl with the 6.2 I know on these at least you’ve got the “new” 4 piston front calipers but it really needs a 6 piston once you get going and really need to slow down 😂. I wonder if some s550 6 pistons could be retrofitted to these st’s if so that would be the complete package and I may just have to go snag one up. It’s between this and the new trd sequoia for me though not even the same class but I just need a dad car and I want something I can still play with
This is the new Taurus sho ❤
Kevin Krupski's Explorer ST? Niiice 😎👌
We have a '15 Explorer Sport. They have the 3.5l ecoboost and AWD. I believe they share the same chassis as the Taurus Sho
But the newer ST has the engine in the right way with the trans going to the back wheels first. Not a transverse mounted one like yours. They handle really good especially with the sport pack. With The Pzeros. Like mine.
there is also the 1.6t ecoboost. i have it in my 2013 fusion, the only engines that has manual trans. mine is a 6 speed lol
Probably one of the few nice looking suvs. I don't see the apeal of darkening the headlights & rear lights so much where light can barely get out
What hydro replelant do you use because the rain is just sliding right off of the windshield and driver window 💦
Happy to see this. We have a 600hp version almost weekly at our car show
It's crazy how this almost in some sick way feels expected. Modern cars are insane 😂
They are nice and practical
I wonder what the longevity of that motor will be if it doesn't have built internals like the lower end? I had a 2017 Focus ST with a big turbo was pushing over 400 wheel. The engine handle that well I had it on that power level for well over 70,000 mi. It was the clutch and the gearbox that was the weak point I should have beef those up unfortunately the car ended up getting rear-ended and totaled I miss my little ST
I never got why Ford USA did not release the latest gen ST of the Fiesta and Focus. Living in Belgium, I had the Fiesta ST200, it was a 3door (not so)limited edition for the final year of that generation. It was a modified 1.6L 4cyl. ecoboostengine wint 215BHP in overboost. and a shorter second gear. Though 0-60 was only slightly better. The powerband was much wider. I traded it in last year for a EUDM MK8.5 Fiesta ST 5 door in Mean Green. 1.5L 3cyl with 200BHP and 320Nm. Much more tech, LSD, 4 driving modes, launch control, etc.. And yes, despite smaller engine size and 1 less cylinder, it's quicker. It would have been perfect for the US market, especially for those who would want something sporty like a GR86 or BRZ, but need 2 extra doors for the practicality.
I had blue one pull up near me the other day. I thought it was the boys 😂.
Wonder if you’d be able to swap this into a focus st or maybe stretching it but a fiesta st
Got 30,000 miles on my bone stock 2021 Explorer ST…….ITS ALL YOU NEED BRO! Ohhhh mine is all black too and it even has massage seats
I put the flex plate in that exact car! 😁
My man!!!
I think these little Explorers are awesome like this but I’m still taking the TrackHawk even tho I’m a Mustang guy!
B8 Audi SQ5s are a lot of fun too. A tune and bolt ons will run with trackhawks
The last generation of the Lincoln MKZ had this drivetrain as an option, super underrated platform.
Pretty nice looking strut tower brace under the hood 😉
It comes stock
I’d prefer this same set up in the sister car…the aviator black label. Those looks really nice tbh
Quite the subtle but rapid sleeper...I noticed it didn't have the red brake calipers, so therefore it doesn't have the factory optional brake upgrade package. An even better sleeper would be these upgrades done to a Lincoln Aviator !!
I passed one of these when I realized it wasent a cop, he then proceeded to ride my bumper to 130. Very impressive SUV
This thing has never beat a trackhawk😂
A top trim cop car that is probably faster than the PPV package of the same vehicle. I've known about these since they came out because my fiance has a last gen Focus ST and her "tick" with cars is the ST line. Stupid fast for the size.
Yes fam he'll yes
I thought it had the 3.5 too . Its weird all the variations like you said. They should have went crazy and called it the ST300 officially. Like you said it has the gt500 knob lol. Nerds a more aggressive hood though.
Probably my next vehicle
After having a 2008 hhr for 2 years and now a 2010 Subaru legacy 2.5i for about 2 and a half months i actually wanted and still want a ford explorer the look really cool and clean but i didn't want everyone thinking that im a cop but the st model really stands out i don't know if cops drive those to but probably now that they get chargers and challengers that are hellcat or scat packs now.
They definitely have them worked next to a police station in Philly and they had 3 of them.
Is that engine the same as the one in the Aviator?
Maybe you could list all the mods done including the rim and tire size?
These are honestly amazing vehicles, my buddy had a 22 or 23 st explorer stock and boy did that bad boy move and handle well. I absolutely adored that vehicle and would love one as a second ride.
dude you can see the car squats and when you let off it straights out thats insane
I smoked this kid in a AWD G37 and he was like WTF is that thing. He said it just squatted and left me lol
My favorite problematic daily 🎉 I love trolling in mine 😂