New Explorer Concept revealed

**Rick** · 06-16-2008, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by FROADER

I'd run it...

I like it

I think Ford should send one our way and have us build it for SEMA

*Silver X* · 06-16-2008, 04:13 PM

me too.

chewy4x4 · 06-16-2008, 04:27 PM

They never said It would be FWD

**FROADER** · 06-16-2008, 04:45 PM

Did some more work to it.

**Diff Whack Daddy** · 06-16-2008, 04:50 PM

I would have no problem wheelin' the windows out of that.

But you need a better strap for the gas can on top. It looks like it fell over.

Mickelsons · 06-16-2008, 04:52 PM

Now it looks pretty cool...

**FROADER** · 06-16-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diff Whack Daddy

I would have no problem wheelin' the windows out of that.

Save you some trouble...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Diff Whack Daddy

But you need a better strap for the gas can on top. It looks like it fell over.

It's this kind.

Donner · 06-16-2008, 05:10 PM

Now it looks like a box of Frankenberry cereal...

http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...r_2004_1061432

**Diff Whack Daddy** · 06-16-2008, 05:10 PM

Nice!

Gator Jeff · 06-16-2008, 05:15 PM

Maybe a diesel electric hybrid drivetrain. No more broken driveshafts! Hey, if we're dreaming, might as well dream big.

If they made it the way Colin depicted it though, I'd sure consider it.

mr.p · 06-16-2008, 05:23 PM

hmm make it a 2 door and id buy it

Donner · 06-16-2008, 05:28 PM

From Westin, Honda, 3 years ago...

**FROADER** · 06-16-2008, 06:15 PM

^^I'm confused. The Ridgeline is in production...

Donner · 06-16-2008, 06:59 PM

I'm just saying it's smooth and I'd drive a Honda before that concept thing... Ford isn't going to release that, that's just for show... the actual Ex will look nice.

*Silver X* · 06-16-2008, 08:36 PM

The Ridgeline is ugly.

**Diff Whack Daddy** · 06-16-2008, 11:41 PM

They could always use the AWD Ford Aerostar platform too.

Essex4x4 · 06-17-2008, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by jays1

they sold earlier in year mate,i get great joy telling people floating around in there xk's that they are now driving a tata lol,hopefully they will keep the land-rover lines running,as at least they make a profit,it the jaguar plant that looses millions every year,but then they do have a workforce that actually thinks it still builds real cars,when in reality they have drifted back to british leyland build quality.

Looks like they only own Volvo, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury now.

Here check it out >>> OFFICIAL FORD MOTOR COMPANY WEB SITE

fdexplorer05 · 07-24-2008, 05:52 PM

I really think we need to get a petition signed by as many people as possible and start emailing Ford in hopes of stopping this next version of the Explorer. You might as well call it the new FLEX MINI. I need this truck to be on a full frame so I can tow my trailer. Ford says we will still offer the big trucks. Yes I would like one but not when diesel is $5 per gallon and gas is $4.50. What does everyone think?

Flandry · 07-24-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Essex4x4

Looks like they only own Volvo, Mazda, Lincoln and Mercury now.

Here check it out >>> OFFICIAL FORD MOTOR COMPANY WEB SITE

Ford sold Land Rover and Jaquar to Tata Motors of India back in December for $2.3 billion. The deal was finalized in March. It's speculated Ford sold them to concentrate management and money on the current North American car crisis. Land Rover became profitable recently, earning $1.5 billion last year. Jaquar remains unprofitable, and cost Ford $10 billion during the 18 years they had it. Ford will continue providing engines, stampings and other components to Jaquar.

**Rick** · 07-28-2008, 11:53 AM

Build it, and they will come

It sure would be nice to see that at SEMA

06-16-2008, 04:13 PM	#142
Silver X Elite Explorer Brownstown Twp, MI '01 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,042 Vehicle Specs	me too. __________________ Mike '01 Sport 4x4: lotsa mods...replaced by F150 '10 F150 FX4: DD '09 G8 GT: stock '83 Mustang GLX: T-tops, EFI 5.0L/TKO600,Turbo @15psi,Cobra brakes,etc Last edited by Silver X; 08-23-2008 at 06:29 AM.

06-16-2008, 04:27 PM	#143
chewy4x4 Wannabe Elite Explorer New Braunfels, Tx 2001 Exploder Sport 2wd Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 106 Vehicle Specs	They never said It would be FWD __________________ David. Warrior Shackles, AAL, TT, Grillguard, Aussie locker, Surco basket on Yakima bars, Class Three Hitch, Contour Fan, Custom Brian1 Spring plates, 31" BFG M/T KM's Plans: Are ever changing and babies are expensive!!! New Plans Replace body mounts with Poly, Add 2" BL, Possible Spindles, F150 Springs, Shove 33's under it.

06-16-2008, 04:45 PM	#144
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,044 Vehicle Specs	Did some more work to it. Attached Images __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

06-16-2008, 04:50 PM	#145
Diff Whack Daddy And the Roll Over Posse! Under the Hood Moderator Mount Vernon, WA 1st Gen XLT 4dr Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 3,739 Vehicle Specs	I would have no problem wheelin' the windows out of that. But you need a better strap for the gas can on top. It looks like it fell over. __________________ Mount Vernon, WA Keep the Rubber Side DOWN!! OHV: 1st Gen-XTREME Tow/Chase Vehicle: Banks powered F-350 SuperDuty w/ camper Commuter: 08 Ford Focus SES(35 mpg, SYNC system) Projects: House, better on board air. Kevins Big Model and list of mods

06-16-2008, 05:10 PM	#148
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	Now it looks like a box of Frankenberry cereal... http://us.st12.yimg.com/us.st.yimg.c...r_2004_1061432 __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

06-16-2008, 04:52 PM	#146
Mickelsons Wannabe Elite Explorer Boring, Oregon '91 explorer Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 155 Vehicle Specs	Now it looks pretty cool...

06-16-2008, 05:10 PM	#149
Diff Whack Daddy And the Roll Over Posse! Under the Hood Moderator Mount Vernon, WA 1st Gen XLT 4dr Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 3,739 Vehicle Specs	Nice! __________________ Mount Vernon, WA Keep the Rubber Side DOWN!! OHV: 1st Gen-XTREME Tow/Chase Vehicle: Banks powered F-350 SuperDuty w/ camper Commuter: 08 Ford Focus SES(35 mpg, SYNC system) Projects: House, better on board air. Kevins Big Model and list of mods

06-16-2008, 05:15 PM	#150
Gator Jeff Elite In Memoriam 2000 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,156 Vehicle Specs	Maybe a diesel electric hybrid drivetrain. No more broken driveshafts! Hey, if we're dreaming, might as well dream big. If they made it the way Colin depicted it though, I'd sure consider it. __________________ 2000 Sport -- BWM, 4 DR leaf springs, 100W aftermarket driving lights, 55W backup lights, Pioneer HU with iPod controls and remote housed in center armrest. "Whatever you can do, or dream you can, begin it. Boldness has genius, power, and magic in it." -- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe Home of the Fightin' 29 and Truck 297 -- The Tallest Aerial in Baltimore County A great cause -- Leary Firefighters Foundation RIP Jeff - You are truly missed

06-16-2008, 05:23 PM	#151
mr.p Wannabe Elite Explorer Berkeley, CA Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 321 Vehicle Specs	hmm make it a 2 door and id buy it __________________ 02 explorer sport, Lowered and body cladding painted....been sitting 8+ months just got her rollin again.

06-16-2008, 05:28 PM	#152
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	That concept is not going to be released... From Westin, Honda, 3 years ago... Attached Images __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

06-16-2008, 06:15 PM	#153
FROADER Moderator Huntington Beach, CA Join Date: Jan 2000 Posts: 20,044 Vehicle Specs	^^I'm confused. The Ridgeline is in production... __________________ COLIN IGNACIO FORUM RULES My 2010 Explorer - Explorer #1 (sold) - Explorer #2 (sold) - My F-150 (sold) - My Ranger (sold) - My Videos

06-16-2008, 06:59 PM	#154
Donner Wannabe Elite Explorer Natomas/Irvine 01 Sp 03 XLT 4x4s, Scion Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 6,844 Vehicle Specs	I'm just saying it's smooth and I'd drive a Honda before that concept thing... Ford isn't going to release that, that's just for show... the actual Ex will look nice. __________________ http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/...d.php?t=240001 For Sale stuff

06-16-2008, 08:36 PM	#155
Silver X Elite Explorer Brownstown Twp, MI '01 Sport 4x4 Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 1,042 Vehicle Specs	The Ridgeline is ugly. __________________ Mike '01 Sport 4x4: lotsa mods...replaced by F150 '10 F150 FX4: DD '09 G8 GT: stock '83 Mustang GLX: T-tops, EFI 5.0L/TKO600,Turbo @15psi,Cobra brakes,etc Last edited by Silver X; 08-23-2008 at 06:33 AM.

06-16-2008, 11:41 PM	#156
Diff Whack Daddy And the Roll Over Posse! Under the Hood Moderator Mount Vernon, WA 1st Gen XLT 4dr Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 3,739 Vehicle Specs	They could always use the AWD Ford Aerostar platform too. __________________ Mount Vernon, WA Keep the Rubber Side DOWN!! OHV: 1st Gen-XTREME Tow/Chase Vehicle: Banks powered F-350 SuperDuty w/ camper Commuter: 08 Ford Focus SES(35 mpg, SYNC system) Projects: House, better on board air. Kevins Big Model and list of mods

07-24-2008, 05:52 PM	#158
fdexplorer05 Wannabe Elite Explorer Vernon Hills, IL 05 XLT Sport Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 2 Vehicle Specs	Next Explorer 2011 I really think we need to get a petition signed by as many people as possible and start emailing Ford in hopes of stopping this next version of the Explorer. You might as well call it the new FLEX MINI. I need this truck to be on a full frame so I can tow my trailer. Ford says we will still offer the big trucks. Yes I would like one but not when diesel is $5 per gallon and gas is $4.50. What does everyone think?

07-28-2008, 11:53 AM	#160
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 27,246 Vehicle Specs	Build it, and they will come It sure would be nice to see that at SEMA __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer "The Great Pumpkin" Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 10.29 @ 129 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually