Sorry but, what makes the ST special if the 3.0L is available in most trims now?
I kinda agree. At least when the ST debuted for the '20 model year, Ford detuned the Platinum slightly so there was a performance incentive to get the ST in the explorer lineup
Now you can get a 3.0tt in several different trims of explorer and aviator at 400HP, as well as in the Bronco and Ranger Raptors. The ST doesn't even get the highest HP version.
Was kinda disappointed to see the '25 ST didn't even get a 10-15HP bump. I think some exec at Ford quoted the ST at a 20% take rate, but would like to see some ongoing performance investment into the trim level.
