How many people warm up their Explorer ST before driving?

[KNTRDR]

As long as the oil has a chance to be fully circulating and you don’t tromp on it until it’s warmed up a bit, I don’t see why idling longer than 30-60 seconds is necessary.

The engine and trans will warm up faster by driving, and the driveline fluids and whatnot won’t warm up at all without driving.

 

[dman624]

It doesn't necessarily get cold where I am, 36 is about the lowest temperature I see, but my vehicle is garage kept and I start and go. I wont push the engine before things are warmed up, but I don't let it sit and idle either. It warms up faster under load.

 

[sambopr]

It's a must in my opinion. I live 1.5 miles away from the highway I take for work. I like to let things get to normal operating temp before I get going. I wish it had a turbo timer so they can get down to temp before I shut it off.

 

[FORZDA3]

I usually allow the ExpST and/or Raptor to run until the cats fast-warmup is complete. It takes a bit longer in cold weather but pretty quick in warmer weather. Generally about a minute or so. I use remote start a lot, so when I get into the vehicle it is ready to go. They both sit outside the garage as it is full of other toys/projects.