explorer sport on www.ford.com

*Kirby Baker* · 06-29-2012, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RonJrSVCMGR

I can send you list of what mine has.... it has everything except DVD headrests (we have ipads for that). It is also White Platinum.

Could you please? thanks!

boltsfan17 · 06-29-2012, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by new to ford

call me crazy, but I'll take the sport 3.5L ecoboost with no 2nd row console any day over a limited 3.5L with a 2nd row console!

Add me to the crazy list. I would love to have the 3.5L eco boost and added horsepower to my limited over the 2nd row console.

**RonJrSVCMGR** · 06-29-2012, 09:15 PM

Don't get me wrong.... I would take the 3.5L Ecoboost in the Limited over the second row console..... Just not the Sport package otherwise... Nice again, mean no evil or disrespect to anyone, just a personal preference.

beach · 06-30-2012, 10:01 AM

no rear 2nd console... or sport package and ecoboost-6: hmmmmm, easy decision there lol.

*peterk9* · 07-01-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by beach

no rear 2nd console... or sport package and ecoboost-6: hmmmmm, easy decision there lol.

On the Ford.ca website it states that the recommended fuel for the Sport is 'Premium'. Here in Canada, that is close to 70 cents a gallon more than regular.

Peter

**RonJrSVCMGR** · 07-01-2012, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by peterk9

On the Ford.ca website it states that the recommended fuel for the Sport is 'Premium'. Here in Canada, that is close to 70 cents a gallon more than regular.

Peter

Guess it should be 3.5L "Boost", since there is no "Eco" on the wallet.....

*Rhett* · 07-01-2012, 04:16 PM

Just saw this thread -- so I went over to Ford and looked at the Explorer Sports. I thought it would be a 2-door truck like mine -- but then it seems automakers only make 4-door vehicles these days, as I suppose they sell better than 2-door vehicles.

Anyway, my 94 Sport is still going strong, what a beast of a truck it has been.

**RonJrSVCMGR** · 07-01-2012, 04:23 PM

I expected a 2 door, also....

13Sport · 07-01-2012, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by RonJrSVCMGR

Guess it should be 3.5L "Boost", since there is no "Eco" on the wallet.....

According to the spec sheet http://media.ford.com/images/10031/2...port_Specs.pdf it runs on regular, you may opt to use premium for added performance.

**RonJrSVCMGR** · 07-01-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 13Sport

According to the spec sheet http://media.ford.com/images/10031/2...port_Specs.pdf it runs on regular, you may opt to use premium for added performance.

If it TRULY is all about "performance" than why would you NOT use Premium fuel?

*peterk9* · 07-01-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 13Sport

According to the spec sheet http://media.ford.com/images/10031/2...port_Specs.pdf it runs on regular, you may opt to use premium for added performance.

Welcome to the Forum 13Sport.

As I mentioned, I just stated what the Ford.ca website showed in regards to recommended fuel type. I assume that according to the info you provided a link to, that unless you use premium, you likely won't get the advertised power and mileage figures.

Peter

13Sport · 07-01-2012, 11:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RonJrSVCMGR

If it TRULY is all about "performance" than why would you NOT use Premium fuel?

Yeah, I don't think I'll be able to resist hitting the premium button

13Sport · 07-01-2012, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by peterk9

Welcome to the Forum 13Sport.

As I mentioned, I just stated what the Ford.ca website showed in regards to recommended fuel type. I assume that according to the info you provided a link to, that unless you use premium, you likely won't get the advertised power and mileage figures.

Peter

If the computer is controlling timing and boost based on detonation, then I would assume you will get the same mileage regardless of type of fuel, you will likely get better hp/torque on premium. However if you are getting better HP/Torque you are less likely to need to use the accelerator to come to speed, so you might see a gain in mileage based on that. But let's be honest, who is going to be able to keep their foot off the gas pedal?

I can only speculate that the majority of my driving will be on premium and I have to assume I'll be getting far less than the estimated MPG based on my driving habits

*Kirby Baker* · 07-02-2012, 07:34 AM

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Originally Posted by VinceL

You're crazy.

I have to agree!

If it were simply a 2nd row console, I could deal with it. But when I cant get things like the following on a Sport:

Heated steering wheel
110V outlet
Power tilt/tele wheel
Lane departure warning system
Universal garage door opener
Active park assist
Rain sensing wipers
3rd row Powerfold 50/50 seats
HID headlamps
Auto high beams
Sterling gray metallic paint

there's just too many features to give up to gain a turbo. Maybe there will be an aftermarket turbo available!

**RonJrSVCMGR** · 07-02-2012, 09:23 AM

I agree 100%. Would not trade for the Sport (even if it was even swap). Just me, though.

EBSport · 07-02-2012, 09:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Kirby Baker

I have to agree!

If it were simply a 2nd row console, I could deal with it. But when I cant get things like the following on a Sport:

Heated steering wheel
110V outlet
Power tilt/tele wheel
Lane departure warning system
Universal garage door opener
Active park assist
Rain sensing wipers
3rd row Powerfold 50/50 seats
HID headlamps
Auto high beams
Sterling gray metallic paint

there's just too many features to give up to gain a turbo. Maybe there will be an aftermarket turbo available!

Items 2, 3 and 5 from your list are all included with the 402A Package on the Sport.

*Kirby Baker* · 07-02-2012, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by EBSport

Items 2, 3 and 5 from your list are all included with the 402A Package on the Sport.

Ugh, then Ford really needs to proof read their darn features pages online, because all those features I listed state 'not available' on their website.

13Sport · 07-02-2012, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Kirby Baker

Ugh, then Ford really needs to proof read their darn features pages online, because all those features I listed state 'not available' on their website.

that's interesting that the features doesn't match the build/price section...
Here's where we are getting our info from btw:

*Kirby Baker* · 07-02-2012, 03:40 PM

Yeah I have seen that, which then made me even more unsure as to what is really on the car. I would have hoped that the 2 sections for the Sport would be identical on the listings of features.

boltsfan17 · 07-02-2012, 05:13 PM

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Originally Posted by RonJrSVCMGR

Don't get me wrong.... I would take the 3.5L Ecoboost in the Limited over the second row console..... Just not the Sport package otherwise... Nice again, mean no evil or disrespect to anyone, just a personal preference.

I love my Limited, but I would take the 3.5L and rims from the Sport. I prefer the grill on the Limited over the Sport model.

06-29-2012, 09:15 PM	#23
RonJrSVCMGR 11-13 Explorer Moderator Gilford, NH '13 Ford Explorer Limited Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 375 Vehicle Specs	Don't get me wrong.... I would take the 3.5L Ecoboost in the Limited over the second row console..... Just not the Sport package otherwise... Nice again, mean no evil or disrespect to anyone, just a personal preference. __________________ 2013 Ford Explorer Limited AWD in White Platinum Tri-coat & Medium Light Stone interior. 302a package with power fold 2nd row bucket seats, 2nd row center console, power fold 3rd row seats, trailer tow package, heated/cooled front seats, Ford all-weather floor mats (summer), WeatherTech Floor liners for all three rows (winter) & Cargo Well + Cargo Liner, additional Trailer Hitch Cap modified to accommodate a Bike Carrier, dual moonroof and Visual Garage Shark Fin Antenna. Goes by the name "Storm Trooper".

07-01-2012, 04:16 PM	#27
Rhett Let Them Eat Cake Cape Girardeau, MO 94 Sport 4x4 Join Date: May 2000 Posts: 4,230 Vehicle Specs	Just saw this thread -- so I went over to Ford and looked at the Explorer Sports. I thought it would be a 2-door truck like mine -- but then it seems automakers only make 4-door vehicles these days, as I suppose they sell better than 2-door vehicles. Anyway, my 94 Sport is still going strong, what a beast of a truck it has been. __________________ 94 Sport 4x4; EA cone filter; Granitelli MAF; BBK 66mm TB; Jacobs wires; Magnaflow w/2.5" pipe; Rancho RS9000; EE sways; Apten dual-program chip; Visteon Super-Cool radiator; BFG 30 x 9.50's; AMSOIL throughout; etc. etc.

07-01-2012, 04:23 PM	#28
RonJrSVCMGR 11-13 Explorer Moderator Gilford, NH '13 Ford Explorer Limited Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 375 Vehicle Specs	I expected a 2 door, also.... __________________ 2013 Ford Explorer Limited AWD in White Platinum Tri-coat & Medium Light Stone interior. 302a package with power fold 2nd row bucket seats, 2nd row center console, power fold 3rd row seats, trailer tow package, heated/cooled front seats, Ford all-weather floor mats (summer), WeatherTech Floor liners for all three rows (winter) & Cargo Well + Cargo Liner, additional Trailer Hitch Cap modified to accommodate a Bike Carrier, dual moonroof and Visual Garage Shark Fin Antenna. Goes by the name "Storm Trooper".

07-02-2012, 09:23 AM	#35
RonJrSVCMGR 11-13 Explorer Moderator Gilford, NH '13 Ford Explorer Limited Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 375 Vehicle Specs	I agree 100%. Would not trade for the Sport (even if it was even swap). Just me, though. __________________ 2013 Ford Explorer Limited AWD in White Platinum Tri-coat & Medium Light Stone interior. 302a package with power fold 2nd row bucket seats, 2nd row center console, power fold 3rd row seats, trailer tow package, heated/cooled front seats, Ford all-weather floor mats (summer), WeatherTech Floor liners for all three rows (winter) & Cargo Well + Cargo Liner, additional Trailer Hitch Cap modified to accommodate a Bike Carrier, dual moonroof and Visual Garage Shark Fin Antenna. Goes by the name "Storm Trooper". Last edited by RonJrSVCMGR; 07-02-2012 at 10:21 AM.

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beach Wannabe Elite Explorer south florida Mountaineer Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 325 Vehicle Specs	no rear 2nd console... or sport package and ecoboost-6: hmmmmm, easy decision there lol.

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Kirby Baker Elite Explorer Michigan 2013 Ford Explorer Sport Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 53 Vehicle Specs	Yeah I have seen that, which then made me even more unsure as to what is really on the car. I would have hoped that the 2 sections for the Sport would be identical on the listings of features.