New Explorer Concept revealed

*bentley* · 01-06-2008, 08:28 AM

http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT

"The most radical change: The Explorer America concept is built on a more car-like unibody frame"

*techieman33* · 01-06-2008, 09:18 AM

The explorer might as well be dead

storlied · 01-06-2008, 09:58 AM

DAMN THEM ALL TO HELL! I GIVE UP ON LIFE!

Why do they always have to ruin something good?

Charlie · 01-06-2008, 10:18 AM

It looks like a fricken scion

codeman200 · 01-06-2008, 10:36 AM

I'd choose my 2nd gen any day over that, even if it is more fuel efficient. I think ford motor company has ruined the meaning of SUV.

*Willard* · 01-06-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by bentley

unibody frame

Ha, that's an oxy moron if I've never seen one.

steventadams · 01-06-2008, 12:39 PM

That car is gross. And they don't even mention a v8 option, even though they say the 4banger can drop 275 horses... and a lightweight body means its either going to be much more expensive to keep it safe because they need a thinner and stronger body material or the price will stay about the same but it wont be able to save anyone in a collision.

Charlie · 01-06-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by devilboy222

Ha, that's an oxy moron if I've never seen one.

You know what's a real oxy moron? Calling this an "Explorer"

This thing won't be doing any more exploring that a civic would

*mounty71* · 01-06-2008, 12:44 PM

Just what ford needs, ANOTHER crossover that won't survive for more than a year or two. How many will that be now?

*Willard* · 01-06-2008, 12:51 PM

The Subaru revolution has infected ford-who's next. btw, has anyone seen that new Honda Ridgline with 4 wheel independent suspension? Why would you want that on a pickup?

*techieman33* · 01-06-2008, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by steventadams

That car is gross. And they don't even mention a v8 option, even though they say the 4banger can drop 275 horses...

It doesn't matter how much HP it makes if isn't makes good torque numbers too. And with a 3000lbs tow rating it can't be that strong.

*mounty71* · 01-06-2008, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by devilboy222

The Subaru revolution has infected ford-who's next. btw, has anyone seen that new Honda Ridgline with 4 wheel independent suspension? Why would you want that on a pickup?

That's been around for quite some time now, at least a couple years. But now Honda's considering the sub-compact market with a 'green truck' that will compete in the market where ford has been letting the ranger die in

. It seems more like ford is forcing these vehicles to sell, rather than giving the public what it seems to want, proven by how many big trucks and suvs with body-on-frame construction are still selling. When's the last time you heard someone complain that their Super Duty rode too much like a truck?

Donner · 01-06-2008, 01:05 PM

It looks like 100% street...

Charlie · 01-06-2008, 01:10 PM

Ok, who wants to get the petition started to ford saying this thing can't have the name explorer?

I know I would rather see the explorer die than have this carry it's name.

theBobbus · 01-06-2008, 01:22 PM

i would deffinatly sign that petition... let the name die with some respect.

Charlie · 01-06-2008, 01:24 PM

^^Welcome to the forum

I have to say, I never did like 3rd gens, but I am starting to like them. I would actually be ok with owning one now.
This just crosses the line, though. If they ever make it, any members with one on the forum should have the user title "Wannabe Explorer"

*mounty71* · 01-06-2008, 01:28 PM

Didn't ford bring out a couple vehicles to truckhaven once to get an idea of how to orient the explorer more towards off road driving? Wtf happened since then?

*techieman33* · 01-06-2008, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by mounty71

Didn't ford bring out a couple vehicles to truckhaven once to get an idea of how to orient the explorer more towards off road driving? Wtf happened since then?

They're called bean counters, and they figured out it's cheaper to build a car with a big body on it, and call it an "suv" than to build a real rig capable of doing more than going down a gravel road. Because unfortunately most of the explorers/mountaineers we love so much won't ever see a gravel road, let alone real rocks or mud.

Donner · 01-06-2008, 01:48 PM

So the Ex is going, the Excursion is gone, doesn't this make room for the Bronco? just a dream?

*mounty71* · 01-06-2008, 01:54 PM

At this rate, the next Bronco will end up being a renamed 2 door hatchback focus.

01-06-2008, 08:28 AM	#1
bentley Elite Explorer New Jersey 98 Sport & 06 Limited Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 553 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	New Explorer Concept revealed http://hosted.ap.org/dynamic/stories...MPLATE=DEFAULT "The most radical change: The Explorer America concept is built on a more car-like unibody frame" __________________ Formally a 06 Limited & 98 Sport Currently 08 Laser Red Saab 9-3 6sp Manual.

01-06-2008, 10:18 AM	#4
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	It looks like a fricken scion __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

01-06-2008, 10:36 AM	#5
codeman200 Wannabe Elite Explorer Angels Camp, CA 97' XLT Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 39 Vehicle Specs	I'd choose my 2nd gen any day over that, even if it is more fuel efficient. I think ford motor company has ruined the meaning of SUV. __________________ 97' explorer XLT/ 4X4/ 4.0 SOHC/ 4dr./ 5 speed auto/ all stock/ 190,000 miles and still goin' strong.

01-06-2008, 12:39 PM	#7
steventadams Wannabe Elite Explorer New Jersey 2001 Sport Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 978 Vehicle Specs	That car is gross. And they don't even mention a v8 option, even though they say the 4banger can drop 275 horses... and a lightweight body means its either going to be much more expensive to keep it safe because they need a thinner and stronger body material or the price will stay about the same but it wont be able to save anyone in a collision. __________________ -Steve 2001 Explorer Sport 4x4, Silver.

01-06-2008, 12:44 PM	#9
mounty71 It's green, not gray. San Francisco, CA '00 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,081 Vehicle Specs	Just what ford needs, ANOTHER crossover that won't survive for more than a year or two. How many will that be now? __________________ MATT SCHWARTZ 2000 MOUNTAINEERINATOR REGISTRY 1991 FORD EXPLORER (IN EXPLORER HEAVEN) REGISTRY

01-06-2008, 09:18 AM	#2
techieman33 Elite Explorer Topeka, KS 00 V8 Mountaineer Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 8,222 Vehicle Specs	The explorer might as well be dead

01-06-2008, 12:51 PM	#10
Willard Elite tree-smasher Bloomington, Indiana 04 Ranger Edge Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 3,293 Vehicle Specs	The Subaru revolution has infected ford-who's next. btw, has anyone seen that new Honda Ridgline with 4 wheel independent suspension? Why would you want that on a pickup? __________________ Jesse '94 Eddie Bauer DD/Beater "Old Faithful" RIP '04 Ranger Edge DD "Black Knight" You want to see my face?

01-06-2008, 01:05 PM	#13
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	It looks like 100% street... __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

01-06-2008, 01:10 PM	#14
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	Ok, who wants to get the petition started to ford saying this thing can't have the name explorer? I know I would rather see the explorer die than have this carry it's name. __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

01-06-2008, 01:22 PM	#15
theBobbus Wannabe Elite Explorer Willington, CT '00 XLS 4WD Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1 Vehicle Specs	i would deffinatly sign that petition... let the name die with some respect.

01-06-2008, 01:24 PM	#16
Charlie Wannabe Elite Explorer Wisconsin 1995 F-150 Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 4,487 Vehicle Specs	^^Welcome to the forum I have to say, I never did like 3rd gens, but I am starting to like them. I would actually be ok with owning one now. This just crosses the line, though. If they ever make it, any members with one on the forum should have the user title "Wannabe Explorer" __________________ Link to lift and max tire size info 1996 Sport 2000 XLT 1995 F-150 1987 F-150 XLT "The General"

01-06-2008, 01:28 PM	#17
mounty71 It's green, not gray. San Francisco, CA '00 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,081 Vehicle Specs	Didn't ford bring out a couple vehicles to truckhaven once to get an idea of how to orient the explorer more towards off road driving? Wtf happened since then? __________________ MATT SCHWARTZ 2000 MOUNTAINEERINATOR REGISTRY 1991 FORD EXPLORER (IN EXPLORER HEAVEN) REGISTRY

01-06-2008, 01:48 PM	#19
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	So the Ex is going, the Excursion is gone, doesn't this make room for the Bronco? just a dream? __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

01-06-2008, 01:54 PM	#20
mounty71 It's green, not gray. San Francisco, CA '00 Mountaineer Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 3,081 Vehicle Specs	At this rate, the next Bronco will end up being a renamed 2 door hatchback focus. __________________ MATT SCHWARTZ 2000 MOUNTAINEERINATOR REGISTRY 1991 FORD EXPLORER (IN EXPLORER HEAVEN) REGISTRY