Looking at a 2020 Ford Explorer ST… anyone here own one? I hear it’s fun to drive and handles well in snow and light off-road conditions, but how reliable is it? I’m hoping to keep it for at least 150K-300K miles. The one I’m considering has 57,350 miles on it and fits my budget. Any thoughts or experiences?
I have a 2020 Platinum (same engine). GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. These are known for transmission and electrical problems.
Tian said:
I have a 2020 Platinum (same engine). GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. These are known for transmission and electrical problems.
Just don’t buy the extended warranty from the dealer you’re getting the car from.
@Kennedy
Why not?
I got mine from the dealer and haven’t had any issues.
Tavis said:
@Kennedy
Why not?
I got mine from the dealer and haven’t had any issues.
You can usually get it cheaper from places like Zeigler or Granger.
Tavis said:
@Kennedy
Why not?
I got mine from the dealer and haven’t had any issues.
You can usually get it cheaper from places like Zeigler or Granger.
If it’s not a CPO, make sure to get a Gold Certified one. These STs are fast, and you don’t know how hard it was driven before you. Gold Certified or nothing.
Tavis said:
@Kennedy
Why not?
I got mine from the dealer and haven’t had any issues.
As long as it’s from a legit company like Ally or Assurant, you’re good.
Tavis said:
@Kennedy
Why not?
I got mine from the dealer and haven’t had any issues.
Reddit logic: ‘Trust me, bro’ is all you need.
Jokes aside, you might get a better deal shopping around.
@True
Guess you missed my follow-up. But sure, keep doubting.
@Kennedy
You don’t even need to buy the warranty until your 3-year/36K runs out.
Tian said:
I have a 2020 Platinum (same engine). GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. These are known for transmission and electrical problems.
Agreed. Mine’s currently in the shop (covered under extended warranty, thankfully) for:
- Rear defrost replacement
- APIM (main display module)
- Satellite antenna
- GPS system fixes
- Backup camera
- Window actuator parts
- Headlight
Car has 75K miles… this would’ve cost me $10K out of pocket.
Tian said:
I have a 2020 Platinum (same engine). GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. These are known for transmission and electrical problems.
So basically… a long way of saying ‘No’?
Tian said:
I have a 2020 Platinum (same engine). GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. These are known for transmission and electrical problems.
So basically… a long way of saying ‘No’?
More like: ‘Buy it, get the warranty, and don’t stress.’
Tian said:
I have a 2020 Platinum (same engine). GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. These are known for transmission and electrical problems.
Not a truck. Trucks have frames.
Tian said:
I have a 2020 Platinum (same engine). GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. These are known for transmission and electrical problems.
Not a truck. Trucks have frames.
Go argue with the people who classify SUVs as trucks.
Tian said:
I have a 2020 Platinum (same engine). GET THE EXTENDED WARRANTY. These are known for transmission and electrical problems.
Not a truck. Trucks have frames.
So are the Expedition and Navigator trucks or SUVs?
@Zion
A truck has a frame and an open bed.
Vanya said:
@Zion
A truck has a frame and an open bed.
Moving the goalposts now?
Vanya said:
@Zion
A truck has a frame and an open bed.
Moving the goalposts now?
Thought that part was obvious, but I guess not.
Zion said:
Vanya said:
@Zion
A truck has a frame and an open bed.
Moving the goalposts now?
Thought that part was obvious, but I guess not.
What about the Explorer Sport Trac?