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Awesome thank you.

I was coming here to ask this! I haven’t been able to find any links yet.

I figured that would be the case. I’m definitely interested to see what that powertrain is capable of. The only reason I would think a V-8 instead is for a lesser cost and reliability.

I would think we’ll have most of the answers next week. What do you guys think any chance of a future performance V8 with the new platform? A Durango srt fighter!!

I really like what the did with the aviator and hope it leads to a great looking Explorer, I’m especially excited to see the upcoming Explorer ST. Man I hope they use the Raptor engine!!

That’s what I’ve heard as well and there’ll be a hybrid.

Most people don’t want a FWD car in snow either they want four-wheel-drive/AWD. I’m not saying a purely RWD performance suv but one that has torque split to the rear as opposed to the current FWD setup. If you don’t see the benefit to a RWD based AWD suv you should look into SRT, M, AMG etc.

Do we have a break down on what percentage of explorers sold are with the 4wd/AWD? I don’t think many buyers care if it’s fwd or rwd. From a performance stand point rwd is preferred.

The majority of the luxury suv market is RWD based. X5, GC, land rovers, Mercedes, Durango, etc. It’s not going to go back to just RWD. But from what I’ve heard it’ll be RWD based AWD.

I don’t think it’ll be limited to the 2.3.

QUOTE="peterk9, post: 3674932, member: 163604"]I would expect the 2019 to be almost identical to the 2018 and also a possible 'short' model year given that the 2020 is supposed to be a 'redesign'. Peter Looks that way. As far as sharing with the ranger, what platform is the ranger using? I’m...

With the exception of sports cars and non forum people does anyone realize new gens are in the works for any car? I would say the majority of people are just waiting for it to show up at an auto show, which then shows up online and in the mags.

Couldn’t you make the argument though that some who know it’s coming aren’t going to buy anyway and 2019s are being sold at huge discount. If they accept low sales for 2019 but come big for 2020 they can sell the next gen at MSRP and have much larger profit margins.

Ford has been pretty good about keeping future products under wraps, gt500 is due soon and seen nothing. Also it has been spied a few times over the last year. Last in Colorado doing high altitude testing. Is this a new Ford Explorer spied testing in Colorado?

As far as I know, none of those are the “official” but rather renderings. So they’d still be debuting it persay.

Don’t know, but according to the source the ranger is also debuting at Detroit.

I guess we’ll see how accurate my source is!! I am really hoping for a ford performance trim level above the sport. Like using the raptor engine and A10.

So they would be debuting the 2020 explorer? Then short 2019 production and early start on 2020

I couldn’t find if there was any previous threads. But I know I had heard that before. Like I said this is just according to my source that says Detroit next week. He also said there’ll be a hybrid variant.

Hey guys, I heard from a source that the 2019 explorer is going to debut at Detroit in 10 days. I also heard they are going back to RWD! What are your guys thoughts and hopes for the next generation?

I have a new explorer sport and am now going to keep much more of an eye on it after reading so many issues. I really like the new traverse you mentioned you were getting. I just wish GM would offer a higher performance level like an SS model. Put a turbo or 2 on that V6 and offer a 400-450 hp...

Ok I thought so. Thank you very much

Hi guys, I'm selling my wheels from my 2017 explorer sport, I just was wondering if someone can confirm that they are the same pattern and fit all 2011-2017 explorers? thanks

Huh? No, why would you think that? That car is sitting on a bit of an incline though.

Just got my car back, new wheels, tires and lowered on H&R springs.

Yup, open to offers!! Here are some photos of the new setup on H&R springs.

I'm having my new wheels and new Michelin Latitude Sport 3 tires installed tomorrow, I'll let you guys know how they are. Don't love the hankooks at all.

I can accept there never being a V8 again, if they go to RWD bias and the 10 speed. I'd still like to see Ford performance produce a 450+ hp explorer to compete against the SRT twins. Based on the number of platinums and sports I see on the daily I'm sure there's a market for it.

I would like to see a RWD and 10 speed as well. I think that could lead them to producing either a V8 high performance model or at least a 450+ ecoboost version.

Yes, satin black VMB5. They should look real good with a slightly lower profile tire and lowered.

Does anyone know if we contact @Livernois through the forum do we get any sort of discount on the package we choose? Thanks

Thanks for the referral to ray at Velgen, very easy to work with and took care of my questions quickly. Can't wait for my new wheels to show up.

I think you meant Lincoln. BUT Ford offers all the true performance oriented cars. So my point is I think Ford well offer another trim like RS or whatever and it'll be a 450+ hp designed to market against the SRT cars and the new tahoe rst.

Is that true? I thought most of the cross models were rated the same, or damn close? Isn't lincolns "explorer" the MKT? Rated at 365. Also if Ford decides to develop a special edition Explorer it'll have more power, all the performance cars they offer are Ford branded not lincoln.

This is all speculation on my part, that IF they go back to a RWD bias explorer I think it could get a V8 or spawn a more powerful version. I bet a V8 could fit fine, people don't realize how much additional space is needed for those turbos, piping and intercooler work.

What size tires are you running? I'm getting the same wheels, but want to go with a lower profile tire. Curious what yours are. I was thinking like 265/35 or 40

I agree. I think it could also lead to a V8 450-500 plus hp special edition explorer.

We'll find out, I hope so. I heard there's a chance the next explorer goes back to RWD bias.

As far as I can tell "Sport" mode only affects transmission and slightly in suspension. It appears to do nothing with power delivery. Sand mode actually sends more power/torque to the rear wheels instantly. I'm not sure about in the pre 15 but in the '17 there is an AWD power delivery in display...