The End Of The Explorer!!!!oh No!!

Exploderpilot · 10-15-2007, 12:59 PM

I'm sorry folks, but i have a horrible feeling about his new "taurus X"
I think ford is going to cave in and start selling tall station wagons with hybrid power trains.....mark my word.....the end is near. treasure your ex......

ghoster · 10-15-2007, 01:01 PM

NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Lets just hope your wrong!! lol
would really hate to see such a great truck be replace by a horrible wagon

Exploderpilot · 10-15-2007, 01:06 PM

I know. i thought about it right after my last post in the photo thread.

ghoster · 10-15-2007, 01:10 PM

when you told me about it..i goggled it and was like..WHAT is that thing..wow

**shakes head in disbelief**

Exploderpilot · 10-15-2007, 01:13 PM

it's the ford cr-v.
the ford answer to sagging explorer sales, and a sad day in ford history.....

*MustangP51* · 10-15-2007, 01:18 PM

I doubt that the Explorer is on its way out, all Ford has to do is offer a hybrid model, and a more fuel efficient engine to rejuvenate the SUV. I think that the Explorer will be around when hydrogen starts to fuel vehicles.

Exploderpilot · 10-15-2007, 01:20 PM

I seriously pray that you are right. It still annoys me to no end that ford would build that thing though. It's hideous.....

*techieman33* · 10-15-2007, 01:26 PM

The explorer died in 2001 as far as I'm concerned, the 3rd gens are ok, but not really being able to lift it takes away it's real suv status as far as I'm concerned.

Exploderpilot · 10-15-2007, 01:30 PM

Yeah, i guess i'd have to agree with you to a point. My stock 93 went places i had no business taking it(in 2wd i might add), and i just don't see a 3rd gen being able to do it. But they still have style, and they are still readily distinguishable as trucks, or at least cousin to the truck. they have big front fenders, and an imposing presence, even when set up as street rods....

westph2k6 · 10-15-2007, 01:31 PM

Have no fear, the Taurus X is nothing more than the Ford Freestyle without the CVT tranny. It's a crossover, I'm sure it wont replace the X.

*briwayjones* · 10-15-2007, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techieman33

The explorer died in 2001 as far as I'm concerned, the 3rd gens are ok, but not really being able to lift it takes away it's real suv status as far as I'm concerned.

Agreed. A true SUV is a truck in my opinion. And if a truck doesn't have at least a solid rear axle it's not a truck as far as I'm concerned.

newts96xplr · 10-15-2007, 01:32 PM

I just saw one at my local mall here in So Cal and it was all black.. It looked like a hearse!!!!! Darn ugly!!!!!
Keep the Exp going!!!! Luv my '96!!!!

Exploderpilot · 10-15-2007, 01:34 PM

I gotta invent an engine. something that will bring back the freedom to drive whatever you want.....

**FROADER** · 10-15-2007, 02:12 PM

Looks like the updated version of the Freestyle.

SkanlaxJMO · 10-15-2007, 02:14 PM

i want to keep my 96' till the end of time....where is ford going....

Charlie · 10-15-2007, 03:05 PM

Ford should really re-release the good ol' explorers!
Besides, with the way all of the off road vehicles are going, such as jeep, hummer, and ford, if they had a re release of those, they would be some of the only off-road capable vehicles being produced!
Maybe they could do a re-release with solid axles all around, lower stock gears, 33" stock tires..
Sorry, I'm just dreaming now

ghoster · 10-15-2007, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by techieman33

The explorer died in 2001 as far as I'm concerned, the 3rd gens are ok, but not really being able to lift it takes away it's real suv status as far as I'm concerned.

I think the main reason they did such a drastic change was due to the roll-over issues. I know personally when that started to hit the news..i was like, i will never buy a explorer..look at me now, i own 2

I actually bought a 3rd gen b/c IMO looks better than the 2nd gen..not sayin the 2nd gen is ugly or anything like that..but the way it looks is more appealing to me...just my personal opinion

Quote:

Originally Posted by westph2k6

Have no fear, the Taurus X is nothing more than the Ford Freestyle without the CVT tranny. It's a crossover, I'm sure it wont replace the X.

Well i hope your right bro. I use to own a Chevy Trailblazer and those trucks are incredible..i never had problems with it that wasn't caused by me (lol) and it going to be replaced w/ the horrible GMC Acadia, chevy is in the making of a chevy version but on the same platform..if you can can it a paltform

Flandry · 10-17-2007, 10:25 PM

Well, I hate to say it. But I think the title of the thread is correct. Consider:

1. The Explorer is made by the same company that tried to kill the Mustang. Repeatedly. Heck, Ford saw no value in the brand built by "Taurus" and only brought the name back after "500" tanked badly. Is this a company that could see what we see in these vehicles?

2. Ford desperately needs to dramatically improve their sales to stay alive and people just aren't interested in rollover-prone, gas-guzzling, rough-riding trucks. 30 mpg mini-Utes and crossover wagons designed with pregnant women in mind are the vehicles in demand by the masses.

3. Ford cut back production at its Louisville Assembly Plant, where it makes the Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac, last November because demand for the Explorer had decreased over the previous three years, and the vehicle's sales rate fell "well below the plant's capacity." as the AP reported.

4. Techieman33 has already pointed out that current Explorers are as different from 1st and 2nd gen Explorers as Ford could make them without going the expense of ditching the platform. But even with these changes, the formerly best-selling Explorer hasn't been making anybody's top-10 list of SUVs lately. I think with the Escape, Freestyle, and now Taurus X, you can be sure Ford's actively seeking a replacement.

Is the Taurus X the death nail for the Explorer? Who knows? But I do think time is running out for the Explorer. I just hope if Ford does kill it, they really kill it. I, for one, don't ever want to see the name "Explorer" on something that looks like a Rav4.

10-17-2007, 10:31 PM

I believe the reason they brought back the Taurus is because they weren't selling those awful Freestyles and Five-Hundreds and familiarity (the name) sells. Many people like the same things, even if it's in a horrendous looking form.

**IZwack** · 10-17-2007, 10:34 PM

Looks kinda like Ford's bid to Subaru's market line of larger wagons.. like the Forrester.

10-15-2007, 12:59 PM	#1
Exploderpilot Wannabe Elite Explorer Nuevo, CA (where?) 07 Titan SE Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,114 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	The End Of The Explorer!!!!oh No!! I'm sorry folks, but i have a horrible feeling about his new "taurus X" I think ford is going to cave in and start selling tall station wagons with hybrid power trains.....mark my word.....the end is near. treasure your ex...... __________________ Member of IAVA Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Association 03 ranger (Traded in for 07 Titan) 92 blazer (The one with all the horsepower)

10-15-2007, 01:06 PM	#3
Exploderpilot Wannabe Elite Explorer Nuevo, CA (where?) 07 Titan SE Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,114 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I know. i thought about it right after my last post in the photo thread. __________________ Member of IAVA Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Association 03 ranger (Traded in for 07 Titan) 92 blazer (The one with all the horsepower)

10-15-2007, 01:13 PM	#5
Exploderpilot Wannabe Elite Explorer Nuevo, CA (where?) 07 Titan SE Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,114 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	it's the ford cr-v. the ford answer to sagging explorer sales, and a sad day in ford history..... __________________ Member of IAVA Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Association 03 ranger (Traded in for 07 Titan) 92 blazer (The one with all the horsepower)

10-15-2007, 01:18 PM	#6
MustangP51 High Altitude Explorer Connecticut 2009 Limited V8 Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 1,374 Vehicle Specs	I doubt that the Explorer is on its way out, all Ford has to do is offer a hybrid model, and a more fuel efficient engine to rejuvenate the SUV. I think that the Explorer will be around when hydrogen starts to fuel vehicles. __________________ -Ryan 2009 Explorer Limited 4.6 52,000 2000 Ford Explorer XLT 5.0- 195,000 1965 Ford Mustang 177,000 LED conversions: Headlight/Wiper/Defrost/Fog, Light Bar, Instruments, Under Dash, Mirrors, Cruise Control, Under Seat, Dome Lights HID Conversions

10-15-2007, 01:20 PM	#7
Exploderpilot Wannabe Elite Explorer Nuevo, CA (where?) 07 Titan SE Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,114 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I seriously pray that you are right. It still annoys me to no end that ford would build that thing though. It's hideous..... __________________ Member of IAVA Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Association 03 ranger (Traded in for 07 Titan) 92 blazer (The one with all the horsepower)

10-15-2007, 01:01 PM	#2
ghoster Wannabe Elite Explorer Long Island , NY 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 838 Vehicle Specs	NNNNNNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Lets just hope your wrong!! lol would really hate to see such a great truck be replace by a horrible wagon

10-15-2007, 01:10 PM	#4
ghoster Wannabe Elite Explorer Long Island , NY 2004 Explorer Eddie Bauer Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 838 Vehicle Specs	when you told me about it..i goggled it and was like..WHAT is that thing..wow shakes head in disbelief

10-15-2007, 01:26 PM	#8
techieman33 Elite Explorer Topeka, KS 00 V8 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,218 Vehicle Specs	The explorer died in 2001 as far as I'm concerned, the 3rd gens are ok, but not really being able to lift it takes away it's real suv status as far as I'm concerned.

10-15-2007, 01:30 PM	#9
Exploderpilot Wannabe Elite Explorer Nuevo, CA (where?) 07 Titan SE Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,114 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Yeah, i guess i'd have to agree with you to a point. My stock 93 went places i had no business taking it(in 2wd i might add), and i just don't see a 3rd gen being able to do it. But they still have style, and they are still readily distinguishable as trucks, or at least cousin to the truck. they have big front fenders, and an imposing presence, even when set up as street rods.... __________________ Member of IAVA Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Association 03 ranger (Traded in for 07 Titan) 92 blazer (The one with all the horsepower)

10-15-2007, 01:31 PM	#10
westph2k6 Wannabe Elite Explorer Utica, NY 99 Explorer Sport XLT Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 33 Vehicle Specs	Have no fear, the Taurus X is nothing more than the Ford Freestyle without the CVT tranny. It's a crossover, I'm sure it wont replace the X. __________________ If I cant drive I go 99 Sport XLT, brown wire mod, 2.5" lift, Flowmaster, Throttle Body Spacer, K&N filter, more to come!

10-15-2007, 01:32 PM	#12
newts96xplr Wannabe Elite Explorer Thousand Oaks, CA 96' XLT Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14 Vehicle Specs	I just saw one at my local mall here in So Cal and it was all black.. It looked like a hearse!!!!! Darn ugly!!!!! Keep the Exp going!!!! Luv my '96!!!!

10-15-2007, 01:34 PM	#13
Exploderpilot Wannabe Elite Explorer Nuevo, CA (where?) 07 Titan SE Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 3,114 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I gotta invent an engine. something that will bring back the freedom to drive whatever you want..... __________________ Member of IAVA Iraq/Afghanistan Veterans Association 03 ranger (Traded in for 07 Titan) 92 blazer (The one with all the horsepower)

10-15-2007, 02:12 PM	#14
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,049 Vehicle Specs	Looks like the updated version of the Freestyle. __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

10-15-2007, 02:14 PM	#15
SkanlaxJMO Wannabe Elite Explorer Syracuse, New York 96 XLT Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 3,135 Vehicle Specs	i want to keep my 96' till the end of time....where is ford going.... __________________ 2005 F-150

10-15-2007, 03:05 PM	#16
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	Ford should really re-release the good ol' explorers! Besides, with the way all of the off road vehicles are going, such as jeep, hummer, and ford, if they had a re release of those, they would be some of the only off-road capable vehicles being produced! Maybe they could do a re-release with solid axles all around, lower stock gears, 33" stock tires.. Sorry, I'm just dreaming now __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

10-17-2007, 10:25 PM	#18
Flandry Wannabe Elite Explorer Birmingham, AL 1993 Sport Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 611 Vehicle Specs	Well, I hate to say it. But I think the title of the thread is correct. Consider: 1. The Explorer is made by the same company that tried to kill the Mustang. Repeatedly. Heck, Ford saw no value in the brand built by "Taurus" and only brought the name back after "500" tanked badly. Is this a company that could see what we see in these vehicles? 2. Ford desperately needs to dramatically improve their sales to stay alive and people just aren't interested in rollover-prone, gas-guzzling, rough-riding trucks. 30 mpg mini-Utes and crossover wagons designed with pregnant women in mind are the vehicles in demand by the masses. 3. Ford cut back production at its Louisville Assembly Plant, where it makes the Explorer and Explorer Sport Trac, last November because demand for the Explorer had decreased over the previous three years, and the vehicle's sales rate fell "well below the plant's capacity." as the AP reported. 4. Techieman33 has already pointed out that current Explorers are as different from 1st and 2nd gen Explorers as Ford could make them without going the expense of ditching the platform. But even with these changes, the formerly best-selling Explorer hasn't been making anybody's top-10 list of SUVs lately. I think with the Escape, Freestyle, and now Taurus X, you can be sure Ford's actively seeking a replacement. Is the Taurus X the death nail for the Explorer? Who knows? But I do think time is running out for the Explorer. I just hope if Ford does kill it, they really kill it. I, for one, don't ever want to see the name "Explorer" on something that looks like a Rav4.

10-17-2007, 10:31 PM	#19
devdwilson Unregistered Posts: n/a Vehicle Specs	I believe the reason they brought back the Taurus is because they weren't selling those awful Freestyles and Five-Hundreds and familiarity (the name) sells. Many people like the same things, even if it's in a horrendous looking form.

10-17-2007, 10:34 PM	#20
IZwack Germantown, MD Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 22,381 Vehicle Specs	Looks kinda like Ford's bid to Subaru's market line of larger wagons.. like the Forrester. __________________ »»»»»...how'd the moon get there, how'd the moon get there?

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