Vince in the 2013 Explorer thread, Sgt1411 posted the following; New Final Drive Ratio's for the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 Engine. It was confirmed by Cory.Looks like the 2013 is now rated at 24mpg highway.
Are they managing expectations, or is this a result of the new axle ratio (can't recall if just the Limited got a new ratio)?
Looks like the 2013 is now rated at 24mpg highway.
Are they managing expectations, or is this a result of the new axle ratio (can't recall if just the Limited got a new ratio)?
Vince,Vince in the 2013 Explorer thread, Sgt1411 posted the following; New Final Drive Ratio's for the 3.5L Ti-VCT V6 Engine. It was confirmed by Cory.
Peter
Are you referring to the quick slow down when you start to coast? If not, I can't say I have noticed a slow acceleration in getting up to speed.In order to not slow down acceleration, have the 6 speed tranny gear ratios been changed too (in light of new final drive axle ratio)?
Are you referring to the quick slow down when you start to coast? If not, I can't say I have noticed a slow acceleration in getting up to speed.
Peter
No I have not. Haven't seen one on the lots yet. I don't know how you would tell a 2011 from a 2012 or 2013 when driving by one. I don't think there are any exterior changes. There is only one dealership close to me and he doesn't have any Explorers. Mine is further away and I won't be going there for a few weeks.I'm referring to measured accleleration. Usually a final drive ratio without any changes to engine and tranny gear ratios will result in slower acceleration.
Examples: 0-30 mph, 0-60mph.
btw-have you driven a 2013 Explorer?
I know the ratio for the V6 went from 3.16 to 3.39, so that should give it better acceleration, but worse gas mileage, ceteris paribus.
Mileage chart might be in order, lol:
FWD AWD
2012 V6 18/25 17/23
2013 V6 17/24 17/23
Really not much difference and none w/4wd. Flex-fuel compatible for 2013. If those final drive ratio changes are accurate, should explain drop on fwd.
That is much clearer!
I was content to be as confusing as possible...
But that does show something. When I check Ford's website just now, it lists the 2012 as 17/25. You put 18/25. Thing is, I remembered it being 18/25. That is just hinky!
Whoa-whoa-whoa!!!! Hold on a sec. The Ford website says 18/25 for the 2013. When I was searching inventory earlier today, the window stickers say 17/24.
It would seem I nor Ford have a clue! lol
Okay, looking again, it depends where on the Ford site you look. On the 2012's, if you click compare models, the numbers are one set. If you look at the specs page, the numbers are a different set. Go figure!
The numbers for the 2013's match in both places, but are different from the window stickers you can view online.
Where does the truth lay.......
In short, I used the best source for EPA gas mileage ratings, the EPA website.
Ford has plenty of weasel-out language to suggest everything is "subject to change", which makes it easier to be inconsistent and sloppy with numbers.
Hey guys,...Okay, looking again, it depends where on the Ford site you look. On the 2012's, if you click compare models, the numbers are one set. If you look at the specs page, the numbers are a different set. Go figure!...