gkmunch

While I don't have my order yet, I've been reading that the UI with Sync 3 on the Explorer ST's "iPad" leaves a lot to be desired. This seems like a step in the right direction, however I'm not expecting an eventual fix on my MY22; it will probably take a next iteration of hardware to improve the interface design.

Three biggest factors were garage space, styling, performance. I'm coming from a line of smaller vehicles ('06 Evo, '08 STi, '12 135i, '16 340i), but now our family is growing and I need something a bit bigger. I also like the proportions of the Explorer ST over the expedition. Dream car would be a wagon (E63 AMG, RS6) but price is always a factor. I might lower the ST (only 1.125"), and I didn't order it with roof rails in hopes to keep it more 'wagony' looking and less upright SUV.

This is such a good color... great looking truck!

The styling overall seems okay/"meh", but that body line above the rear fender is really distracting. At least the front fender crease feels more like a continuation of the lines coming off of the headlight.

I agree - this is great!

I used to be on a much more frequent polishing schedule - now I'm lucky if I can carve out time for my my annual clay/polish. The Chemical Guys (not sure if they're overrated or not) wash/wax I use keeps it looking pretty good when I can get a hand wash in. Ceramic coatings have caught my eye recently, but I can't just yet swallow the price...

I held off to order a ‘22, and I’m really glad I did. Not that I had any indication of this change before ordering, but the auto start/stop is something I would have paid decent money to defeat if I had ordered a ‘21.

Wow, that is slimy, but not shocking. I actually just found out that my employer participates in the plan; my salesman immediately told me it would be no problem.

I'm in Western New York and have a '22 Explorer ST on order due to a growing family. I'm perusing the forums, and plan on taking advantage of the generous Ford employee order tracking as I get closer to my advertised production date.