Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 New High-Performance Ford Explorer Sport, a Fully Capable SUV Certified to Deliver Class-Leading Fuel Economy | Ford Motor Company Newsroom I have to admit... since seeing this new design its been a front runner for Amanda's next 'kid hauler'... and now with 365hp Ford has really peaked my interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camaro2ssblack Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Kewl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue04SSS Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Looks to be a good replacement for my fiance's escape. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAYBEN Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 my Wife's Edge is coming up on its lease.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 We'll have one in our fleet in about a month or so. Our executive VP is replacing his Explorer which is the same design with this one. He's got over 75,000 on his in 18 months. lol Sent from the past using special algorithms and data nodes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan572 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Those are starting to turn into nice looking cars, don't forget about the torque those have too. I would have to bet it might leave some while it passes your truck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Good looking rig! Is it mostly rear wheel drive, or mostly front-wheel drive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 Not sure. I believe they offer it AWD, 4WD, and 2WD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chase@InsanePaint Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm not gonna lie. I like the new body style of these. Caught myself staring at them a few times already lol. And Ford's technology & interiors have stepped up IMMENSELY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordan572 Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Good looking rig! Is it mostly rear wheel drive, or mostly front-wheel drive? Once he gets it you'll have to test that out for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 27, 2012 Author Share Posted August 27, 2012 I'm not gonna lie. I like the new body style of these. Caught myself staring at them a few times already lol. And Ford's technology & interiors have stepped up IMMENSELY. They had a couple silver ones lowered on some very nice machine faced 22's at Barrett last year in the big Ford display... even had me thinking I'd be OK rolling an Explorer. The stigma of "ford exploder" and all the rollover non-sense has certainly dissipated. Kudos to the Ford PR people for turning that around, bc for a time there it looked like the Explorer badge would go the way of the Pinto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You will need to upgrade the suspension. It felt gross when I drove a new one. Aren't they on a car chassis, or a chassis the size of a Camry? Slammed one of those puppies would look nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You will need to upgrade the suspension. It felt gross when I drove a new one. Aren't they on a car chassis, or a chassis the size of a Camry? Slammed one of those puppies would look nice! They're on a Taurus platform. My parents have a standard (non sport) version and for what it is, I found it quite capable. I believe the sport has suspension and brake upgrades. The cops use both the Explorer and the Taurus as interceptors. This is a FWD vehicle with rear assist, much like a Taurus or Taurus SHO. Sent from the past using special algorithms and data nodes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE Mook Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 They're on a Taurus platform. My parents have a standard (non sport) version and for what it is, I found it quite capable. I believe the sport has suspension and brake upgrades. The cops use both the Explorer and the Taurus as interceptors. This is a FWD vehicle with rear assist, much like a Taurus or Taurus SHO. Sent from the past using special algorithms and data nodes! Hmmm....Edge with EcoBoost or Exploder with Intestinal Fortitude... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 They're on a Taurus platform. My parents have a standard (non sport) version and for what it is, I found it quite capable. I believe the sport has suspension and brake upgrades. The cops use both the Explorer and the Taurus as interceptors. This is a FWD vehicle with rear assist, much like a Taurus or Taurus SHO. Sent from the past using special algorithms and data nodes! There's a lot to like about the Explorer Sport (to quote Clarkson: Powwwwerrrrrr!!!), but I can't get over my bias against front wheel drive and it being on a car platform, no matter how good it is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 There's a lot to like about the Explorer Sport (to quote Clarkson: Powwwwerrrrrr!!!), but I can't get over my bias against front wheel drive and it being on a car platform, no matter how good it is. That's the way most of the "SUV" are going these days though... Those that want something different can go with a SRT Cherokee... Of course they're considerably more money too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris@Adams Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 That is nice looking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redbeard Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 That's the way most of the "SUV" are going these days though... Yes, and I admit it's more than capable for the vast majority (i.e. it's a smart business move on Ford's part). It's just that every vehicle I've ever owned has been RWD and V8 powered, and the older I get the more set in my ways (hard-headed) I am. And dangit, back in my day SUVs were built on truck platforms! Now if you'll excuse me, there are some damn kids I need to get off my lawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Best part: Explorer Sport is manufactured at Ford’s Chicago production facility and goes on sale this fall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goodmanXX3 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 You will need to upgrade the suspension. It felt gross when I drove a new one. Aren't they on a car chassis, or a chassis the size of a Camry? Slammed one of those puppies would look nice! :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chewy Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 :thumbsup: Yeah Adam and it's a LOT less than a SRT Cherokee... We ALL know you like your Fords... Come-on... If you don't do it, you're not cool! (Peer Pressure) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Fords....well, let's see....My first car was a 1965 Mustang, 289 Convertible...later, a 1973 Ford Bronco, 1974 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4X4..(about to end on Ebay tomorrow morning)1985 F250 6.9L Diesel, 1999 F350 7.3L Dually Box Truck (still in service here)2000 F150, 2002 F250 7.3L Diesel, 2003 Excursion 7.3, 2005 F350 6.0Diesel, 2008 F350 with the 6.4L. So, I suppose that Fords are really not my thing.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Oh mamma!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Adam's Posted August 28, 2012 Author Share Posted August 28, 2012 Fords....well, let's see....My first car was a 1965 Mustang, 289 Convertible...later, a 1973 Ford Bronco, 1974 Ford F250 Crew Cab 4X4..(about to end on Ebay tomorrow morning)1985 F250 6.9L Diesel, 1999 F350 7.3L Dually Box Truck (still in service here)2000 F150, 2002 F250 7.3L Diesel, 2003 Excursion 7.3, 2005 F350 6.0Diesel, 2008 F350 with the 6.4L. So, I suppose that Fords are really not my thing.... I cajoled him into going GM for a bit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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