[What were your reasons for going with the Explorer vs the Expediton]

#1 size….   The Expedition is huge!  I downsized from an F150 due in large part the difficulty with parking. 
 

#2/3 style and performance….   Really enjoying the ST 

 

 

[2023 Explorer ST]

Hello all,

I am really enjoying my new daily driver, the Explorer ST.  I would like to hear about any experiences you may have had with performance upgrades out in the real world.  I have seen a lot of cat back exhaust videos on YouTube and apparently Steeda has a upgraded intercooler.  I don't plan on any modifications in the immediate future, but I think there's a lot of untapped potential in the ST, and the exhaust is a great start.  Speaking of which, does it really pipe in artificial exhaust sounds into the cabin?  If so that is a very disappointing engineering cop-out, and when one buys a performance vehicle form should follow function, talking about the fake exhaust tips.  I do love my Explorer though.  

[Focus Owners Poll for MPG]

Six months in, with about 7000 miles mixed highway/city 75/25, 35mpg ( though the car's display shows 33 )

[2012 Focus Idle speed shudder Customer service responce]

These problems can't be explained away as "break in" issues, not when a car has 5000 miles.

I sure am glad I ordered the 5 speed maual. 1500 miles now and loving it.