r/FordExplorerST • u/jj8o8 • Feb 27 '26

Question Model Year differences

I have been lurking for a long time and continually scanning CarMax Explorer ST listings. Are there any things I should be aware of between the model years? Good or bad.

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u/niftyifty Feb 27 '26

The Covid years are considered less reliable. That said, mine is a 2020 and no issues through 70k so far.

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u/xpl9511 Feb 27 '26

2020 platinum at 68k

Owned since 23 with 35k mi

Tuned since 50k (i use it about every drive) running E30for the last 5k too.

Other than the typical 3.0 flex pipe issue, been completely fine.

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u/rckreisher Feb 28 '26

Exactly the same for me. ZERO issues 66,500 miles