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Explorer Sport Owners, should I get one???

Started by AlaskaEcoboost, August 23, 2014, 12:20:19 AM

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AlaskaEcoboost

I've got two kids and often load up more.  I'm looking at an Explorer Sport (ExSport) to replace my F-150 EcoBoost, but I want to hear some of your praise/complaints.  I'm leaning towards the ExSport since I can get a tune from Unleashed and use my SCT X4 with it.  Anyone running said tune? I also like the Durango R/T and SRT8 Jeep.  I realize these aren't apples to apples comparisons, but I need AWD and like the 7 passenger, but those SRT8 Jeeps are nasty.  I'd love to hear some comments.
2010 Lincoln MKS - 90 Octane Unleashed Tune (terrible gas in Alaska) - SP534 Plugs - Custom Exhaust - My wife's

2011 F-150 - AEM Air Filter - 5 Star 89 Octane Performance/Tow Tune - SP534 Plugs - My wife's too

PokerMunkee

Can't go wrong with a Durango R/T or Explorer Sport.  No HID headlights in the XSport pisses me off.  2015 finally is getting a heated steering wheel. 

I'm personally waiting for a slightly used 2015.5 Yukon XL Denali to get in the low $50's.  Will need to wait another year.
2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

bigmoneycloser

I absolute love everything about my XSport...
But then again, I also small fortune on all the upgrades and goodies... I just couldn't say no...
2014 Explorer Sport 401A
22x10.5 Vossen CVT- powder coated Matte Graphite
Pirelli Scorpion Zero Asimmetrico 285/35/22
H & R lowering springs/LMS 93 high boost/AirAid CAI/170* thermostat/3 Bar Map Sensor/Full LED interior /HID head and fog lights/weather tech digital floor mats/SharkFin antena/custom Billet foot pedals/Wilwood big brake kit/ LMS-Corsa CatBack Exhaust/LMS Catted Downpipes

Wilson

Quote from: PokerMunkee on August 23, 2014, 12:51:56 AM
Can't go wrong with a Durango R/T or Explorer Sport.  No HID headlights in the XSport pisses me off.  2015 finally is getting a heated steering wheel. 

I'm personally waiting for a slightly used 2015.5 Yukon XL Denali to get in the low $50's.  Will need to wait another year.

Not sure if the Sport is different, but my wife's 2014 Limited has a heated steering wheel. I thought the Sport did as well, but it's been awhile since I've looked at one.
2013 SHO (non-PP) Ruby Red Tintcoat
Leading Edge Tuning 93 Tune | 3 Bar MAP | 170* Thermostat | Airaid Intake | PPE 2.5" Downpipes | Snow Stage 2 Meth Kit | H&R Lowering Springs | 22" Falken RT-7M wheels | 265/35/22 Falken Ziex TZ05 tires


PokerMunkee

The Sport gets shafted.  No HIDs, no rain sensing wipers, no lane keeping.  I'm pretty sure heated steering wheel is now an option for 2015.  The HIDs one really pisses me off for a $50k car.
2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

ShoBoat


Quote from: PokerMunkee on August 24, 2014, 10:17:38 AM
The Sport gets shafted.  No HIDs, no rain sensing wipers, no lane keeping.  I'm pretty sure heated steering wheel is now an option for 2015.  The HIDs one really pisses me off for a $50k car.

Weird, our limited has HIDs from the factory?


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2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

PokerMunkee

Yes and rain sensing wipers are an option on the Limited.  Just doesn't make sense their top of the line Sport gets shafted, good job Ford!
2013 SHO PP - Ignot Silver/Charcoal
Unleashed 91 tune w/ 3BAR, Corsa exhaust, LEDs everywhere
2011 F-250 6.2 CCSB FX4

SHOdded

It's kind of the same deal with the Edge.  I think they wanted to have 2 top of the line vehicles, one a plush/comfort ride, and the other a sporty looking/sporty acting ride.
2007 Ford Edge SEL, Powerstop F/R Brake Kit, TXT LED 6000K Lo & Hi Beams, W16W LED Reverse Bulbs, 3BSpec 2.5w Map Lights, 5W Cree rear dome lights, 5W Cree cargo light, DTBL LED Taillights

If tuned:  Take note of the strategy code as you return to stock (including 3 bar MAP to 2 bar MAP) -> take car in & get it serviced -> check strategy code when you get car back -> have tuner update your tune if the strategy code has changed -> reload tune -> ENJOY!

ShoBoat

The HIDs are a must for me, I would be taking those apart in no time and doing a retro. Hey think of it this way. It forces you to put in a decent set of projectors. The ones on our explorer are laughable compared to the ones I have in my SHO now.


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2016 Fusion Titanium 2.0 EB Stock
2013 SHO Black on Black (Gone) PP, Unleashed Custom Tune, 170 TStat, SP534 Plugs, 3 Bar, Airaid Intake, PPE catted downpipes, Corsa Cat-back, H&R Springs. Focal 165KR Front Stage,2 JL W6 10 with Focal 800.1. 12.62 @ 110 mph.

Sinister-CO

We've only had our 2015 for a couple of weeks but we love it! Runs great, easy to drive, plenty of room for us. No mods yet but hopefully soon. A friend of mine has an SRT8. It's a really nice car as well. I think it ran mid 14's out here at Bandimere. Not sure what the Sport will do yet...tune or no tune. Hopefully just a little bit better than that. lol!
2015 Explorer Sport
2004 Explorer Sport Trac
2003 V-Rod - Black/Silver Anniversary Edition
1987 Grand National - High 11's at altitude

EcoPowerParts

Take a ride in a Flex, much bigger inside and same capabilities.
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black99lightning

we love our Xsport.  No issues, 29K miles.
2013 Esport 13.44 @ 103.6
1999 Lightning 12.44 @ 108.4
2012 GT500 10.96 @ 130.6
2006 GTO 12.83 @ 107.8
2013 CTSV coupe 11.79 @ 119.7

vernonator

Ours has 8k on it and I would not change anything - well except maybe a tune and some dp's like the SHO. But so far the Wifey likes it stock, we shall see!!!
2012 Tuxedo Black SHO w/PP. Livernois Stage 4+, PPE Catless DP's, EBC Stage 4 Front/Rear Brakes
2015 Tuxedo Black Explorer Sport 401A, no mods....YET :)

skippytx

We love our 2014 Xsport.  We upgraded from a 2012 Explorer XLT 2/3'rds of the way through our lease on that car.

Some random thoughts about the car in no particular order

-The power is very nice to have. We take 6 to 8 long road trips a year (800 to 1700 miles round trip to see family) and being able to pass quickly and safely is important to me.  The 60 to 90 on this car is awesome all things considered

-gas mileage is the same as our old XLT, 93 octane costs about a starbucks drink extra every fill up, but thats no big deal (15 city/21 hwy on avg)

-The most direct competition to the car is the Dodge Durango R/T and Acura MDX... my wife and I both preferred the Ford to either vehicle.

-We love all the gadgets and features of the car.  MFT, dual panel moonroof, heated/cooled seats, remote start. 

-We have the Ruby Red paint and the Red/Black combo gets tons of compliments and looks awesome

I'd be happy to answer any specific questions you have.  Overall it's a great family vehicle.  My wife and I both get Automotive ADD and tire of vehicles quickly.  We've had this for about a year and can't think of anything we rather have instead which is the true testament of how much we like this car.  We lease my wife's vehicle and if the residual holds up on this car we will probably buy the lease out when its up and keep the car.   I'm already thinking about something different than my SHO and I've only had it 6 months, but man, we love the Xsport.

2013 Taurus SHO -His
2017 Explorer Sport - Hers

jtoddk98

I'm pretty sure the 2015 xsport gets the power fold third row. I saw one at my dealer.


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