Dash & Door material

*scotted73* · 06-29-2012, 02:21 PM

I have a question about the material used in the dash and doors. I have a 2012 Explorer Limited and the dash and front doors use a "soft touch" material. The rear doors do not; they use a standard plastic material.

Does anyone know what the extent of the "soft touch" material is used? Is it only used in these areas?

*peterk9* · 06-29-2012, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by scotted73

I have a question about the material used in the dash and doors. I have a 2012 Explorer Limited and the dash and front doors use a "soft touch" material. The rear doors do not; they use a standard plastic material.

Does anyone know what the extent of the "soft touch" material is used? Is it only used in these areas?

Only the top half of the front doors is the soft touch material the bottom half is not.
The rear side doors only have the soft touch material on the part that the arm rests are attached to.
First class sits up front. Economy passengers ride in the back.

Peter

*scotted73* · 06-29-2012, 03:06 PM

Thank you.

I have not been shorted on material.
Although, it would be nice to have the "soft touch" material run at least to the top half of the rear doors. I can understand not having it in the third row as it doubles as the cargo area and the material could be easily damaged.

Chimmy76 · 06-29-2012, 04:58 PM

Maybe that's the reason on the rear doors since it doubles as cargo room when the seats are down?

*peterk9* · 06-29-2012, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Chimmy76

Maybe that's the reason on the rear doors since it doubles as cargo room when the seats are down?

Good point.

Peter

davlee88 · 07-05-2012, 08:53 AM

No, ford is just cost cutting.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chimmy76

Maybe that's the reason on the rear doors since it doubles as cargo room when the seats are down?

VinceL · 07-05-2012, 09:15 AM

I always assumed it was for greater durability since the youngin's would be tearing up the car and most likely sitting in the second row.

davlee88 · 07-05-2012, 09:40 AM

My wife has an 08 Hyundai Veracruz Limited AWD and DVD. 7 seaters. Second row contains soft materials on the doors and perforated leather seats. Holds up well with my 3 and 4 year olds.

I was pretty disappointed in the showroom when I was checking out the explorer. Feels like ford was trying to pull a fast one.

But, I purchased it anyway because of the tech stuff. My Sync has been pretty good and the SUV has very few defect that I can find.

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Originally Posted by VinceL

I always assumed it was for greater durability since the youngin's would be tearing up the car and most likely sitting in the second row.

06-29-2012, 02:21 PM	#1
scotted73 Elite Explorer Coronado, CA 2012 Explorer Limited 4WD Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 48 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Dash & Door material I have a question about the material used in the dash and doors. I have a 2012 Explorer Limited and the dash and front doors use a "soft touch" material. The rear doors do not; they use a standard plastic material. Does anyone know what the extent of the "soft touch" material is used? Is it only used in these areas?

06-29-2012, 04:58 PM	#4
Chimmy76 Wannabe Elite Explorer Virginia Beach,VA 2012 Tundra Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 74 Vehicle Specs	Maybe that's the reason on the rear doors since it doubles as cargo room when the seats are down? __________________ Current Vehicles 2012 Toyota Tundra 4WD CrewMax 2000 Focus ZX3 Prior Ford Vehicles2011 Explorer 4WD 301 White Tri-coat 2003 F-350 Crew Cab XLT Sport Pkg. 4WD, Sport Trac XLT 4WD 1990 Mustang LX 5.0 Convertible

07-05-2012, 09:15 AM	#7
VinceL Wannabe Elite Explorer Spring, TX 2013 Explorer Limited Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,164 Vehicle Specs	I always assumed it was for greater durability since the youngin's would be tearing up the car and most likely sitting in the second row. __________________ We just bought American! She got the 2013 Ex Meet the Gray Ghost HERE Check out the Gray Ghost on Fuelly.com Average Mileage: 21.3 Best Tank: 26.5

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06-29-2012, 03:06 PM	#3
scotted73 Elite Explorer Coronado, CA 2012 Explorer Limited 4WD Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 48 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Thank you. I have not been shorted on material. Although, it would be nice to have the "soft touch" material run at least to the top half of the rear doors. I can understand not having it in the third row as it doubles as the cargo area and the material could be easily damaged.