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There could be some irony between the OP's name and his problem... ;)

Not that I'm biased, but I still feel the 2017 MY is the sweet spot of tech and style. I prefer the look of the 2017 over the slightly muted 2018 (foglights). Although quad pipes on the Sport/Platinum are a definite plus if you go that route. I wouldn't go earlier than 2017 because Sync 3.

OP was asking about getting a 16-17, which is a very different question. Everyone is going to be different -- price range, newness, driving habits, etc. All that needs to be considered. I'm super happy having bought my 17 Sport new and it's been problem free for 1.5 years now. But I also got a...

Yep, proper winter tires. I go skiing a lot!

Touren TR19 wheels. This is my winter setup with 18" (the stock 20s are for the summer). Although they come in all sizes. I like that the lugs are behind a cover.

If you wait until Ford Employee Pricing with Costco discount, you should be pretty close to the bottom limit (haggle free). Just watch for add-ons like security features like wheel locks, tagging etc. Don't pay for any extras like that. The FEP deals happen twice a year.

Walk away. It's not even a question.

For the mostpart, SoCal's don't need winter tires, unless you go way up north or towards Big Bear. Hard to justify the cost for potentially a handful of times. The stock tires are absolutely terrible in real snow conditions, and combined with such a heavy car, you'll just keep sliding should you...

Sounds about right. This is one area where Audi decimates Ford.

I'm largely on the same page with you (my experience is solely with the 2017 Explorer Sport). It's taken some getting used to, as its very easy to bog down acceleration by punching it while already moving. I think it's a combination of 6-speed, twin-turbo lag, and ECU programming. Ford really...

I do use the paddle shifters, but it's a pretty high maintenance process when factoring in traffic, windy sections, and changing grades. I do that so I don't overheat the brakes.

I haven't had any problems with mine -- front or rear. Including a bunch of ski trips with lots of challenging gunk. Given that you are in Toronto (with freezing winters and road salt), just want to rule out the possibility you didn't skimp out on a good washer fluid. Like say putting in plain...

I didn't exactly buy an Explorer for this feature, but I also was a little disappointed I couldn't use it for a typical mountain descent, like say after skiing at a local hill. It becomes a game of brakes, and gears. A hill descent feature that supports a medium speed would be nice.

You'll have to consider that Chrysler/Dodge are bottom of the barrel for reliability and depreciation. Fords are kind of in the middle, though I've had zero problems with my new Explorer which I've owned for 1.5 years now. If you want to go soul-destroying minivan, then you should consider the...

I considered the Edge when I bought the Explorer. In the end, a loaded Edge was nearly as expensive as a loaded Explorer, and I didn't see the value. But then again, I was happy to have a larger SUV anyways. The Explorer also won out in looks by a long shot. The way I see an Edge is kind of like...

Wow, that's about the dumbest thing I ever heard. Windshield obstruction? Mine's installed between the rear-view mirror and the windshield. I can't even see it when I'm driving. Good thing it doesn't matter here. I've been in two accidents that would have been deemed 50% my fault if it weren't...

Canadian prices are very favorable after factoring in exchange rate and taxes. It definitely varies by manufacturer. But Ford is good to Canada. I paid the equivalent of $43,000 USD for a new Sport (add a couple k for the equivalent platinum). That was before taxes and fees and a $1000 rebate...

Stock LED with 2017.

We've had a lot of winter/rainy weather lately and I find the foglights are quite useful for seeing pedestrians. The headlights themselves are pretty weak overall, so I find the foglights supplement them .

I don't see it happening either. Explorer is staying Unibody, because it's a soccer mom car. I'm fine with that.

Wow, that is a different direction indeed. 3.0 twin turbo with 400hp & 400ft/lb is quite decent (+10%) but rear wheel drive with the 10 speed transmission. I wonder if it's because it's losing all the AWD mass and gaining fuel economy. Definitely a tradeoff. That said, these cars *should* be...

This was on another thread and I agree, info is very limited. And someone posted on that thread, this amazing video from a Ford Engineer when they first introduced the 2013 Sport, which largely applies to the latest ones too. He goes through all the technical differences.

Awesome, sounds like a good deal! I've really enjoyed my behemoth. Great for skiing and road trips. Not so much for parking or commuting ;)

I think the best deal you'll get is a hair over $55k for a Platinum (with no options -- granted it's already fully loaded, and options are really just limited to paint and bucket seats). That was with Ford Employee pricing and Costco rebate (though the rebate is applied after tax, so that would...

Sounds like a really good call. I would not touch a car with that many miles. Granted with it being a 2013 model... must have been a lot of freeway driving.

Stock Sport electronically limited to 198km/h or 123mph.

Don't forget to consider new vehicle replacement insurance of some sort. If you total a new car, you could be out the depreciation and taxes -- getting black book value. My wife is a lawyer and have seen a few people go deeply underwater with totaled new cars. Here in British Columbia, our...

Also you can check out post #10 -- the link of how I did it precisely (a-pillar method).

I had a chat about this subject with my brother who is a career mechanic. Oil changes are better for the longevity of your car. I do a full synth change every six months and he says that's about right.

+1 on this and other comments. I'm sure you can tow 5000 pounds just fine... for awhile, depending on conditions. But if you are doing any large hauls through the various mountain passes in your area on a hot day, you'll likely eventually run into technical difficulties. I think you'll risk...

Someone else in another forum posted about these. Review seems decent. Of course, there are still tradeoffs, but might work well for you. I do not have these and do not recommend them. Just passing info on :) Innovative Toyo Winter Tire Can Stay on Your Car Year-Round

Alright, so I paid extra special attention to everything this morning. It was 2C, so no frost, but everything was fogged up. When I transition from auto to max defrost immediately after a cold start, it puts the temperature on high, but the fans are only on 6/7 speed. After about 3-4 minutes...

It does say hi at the top of the sync screen, but I still get the same behavior. It might be by design though. My assumption is that it should blast max temperature at max fan speed and it's definitely not doing that.

The only time I really need to max defrost the car is first thing in the morning when I'm leaving for work. I start the car, press max defrost, then scrape the windows. Then I get into the car and find my windshield is still heavily fogged up. But paying closer attention, the act of switching...

Hard to put mileage on a vehicle without a working transmission.

In the morning, when there is frost on my windows... I hit the Max Defrost button and it's basically ignored. I normally keep it on Auto climate. Anyways, I can manually crank the fan and temperature and then set it back to auto when everything is good. So the HVAC is working fine... it just...

Geez. Sounds like your dealer has some bad quality assurance. Did they even road test it after each fix?

What are you doing with a radar gun and hiding it under your seat for? Doesn't sound legit...

Some people don't want two sets of tires. In some climates, winter tires are rarely if ever needed. Like people in Los Angeles that once in a blue moon go over a mountain pass towards Big Bear or Tahoe. However, Massachusetts doesn't qualify for that situation as there is plenty of freezing...

Seems like a good solution to me. The hole on the key is quite large. That easily would fit on a keychain.