Are The Ford Explorers And The Ford Everest The Same?

[mksu19]

It's stronger.

Stronger as in "it holds onto the wheels stronger" or just plain (axles) built stronger? Are there any other advantage(s) with the 6 lugs?

 

[fordnut71]

holds the wheel stronger

 

[TinwoodyII]

Ford Everest

I'd be willing to bet that it's built in conjunction with Mazda. It has the same contours as the European Ranger, and it is the same as the European Mazda BT-50 (check out the Ford Global Site-UK for information). Remember when the Ford Courier was a Mazda? The Everest is sold in a lot of countries, just not the US. Looks good and probably would sell if not terribly expensive.
Bill W

 

[mksu19]

I'd be willing to bet that it's built in conjunction with Mazda. It has the same contours as the European Ranger, and it is the same as the European Mazda BT-50 (check out the Ford Global Site-UK for information). Remember when the Ford Courier was a Mazda? The Everest is sold in a lot of countries, just not the US. Looks good and probably would sell if not terribly expensive.
Bill W

I heard that in the Philippines it cost less than $25K brand new!

 

[blueka]

yeah it's the SUV version of the UK Ford Ranger / Mazda B2500.

We get the pick up versions of both here but not the full SUV versions, both with a 2.5 litre Turbo Diesel unit, 5 speed manual unit

They're slightly smaller inside than the Explorer/ Ranger that you guys are used to.

They are good value for money, but the prices shown on the UK websites don't include tax.

Si

 

[RoadBully]

Would be nice to have... different is good, but could you imagine trying to find parts for it in canada? LOL

 

[djangorot]

The Ford Everest (model code U268) is a midsize SUV sold in Asia, and the Bahamas. The Everest is based on the local (Mazda-based) Ford Ranger pickup truck platform. The SUV is also sold as the Ford Endeavour in India.

The truck has three-rows of seating, rear or four wheel drive, and 2.5 L Diesel or 2.6 L petrol engines. It rides on a 2860 mm (112.6 in) wheelbase. The Everest was introduced in late March 2003 and is built at the AutoAlliance Thailand plant, and as CKD kits in other countries (India, Malaysia, Vietnam).

In November 2006, Ford announced a redesigned Everest based on the new Ford Ranger (J97U), including Duratorq diesel engines and two different drivetrains: 4x2 for 2.5 litre 143 hp (107 kW) models, 4x4 for 3.0 litre 156 hp (116 kW) models. In addition, the redesign featured the new 5-speed automatic transmission with BorgWarner transfer case, and the new Active-Shift-on-the-Fly (4x4 only) for the first time.

This vehicle has had its origins from the Ford Ranger which is built for the south-east Asian markets at the Ford-Mazda JV plant at the Thai port city of Rayong. Its underpinnings remain very much that of a pick-up truck while its engine is a Mazda derived unit used for its low cost of manufacture coupled with the requirements of these markets in terms of emission norms, fuel efficiency and most of all - affordability. A Hiroshima based design team worked to develop the Endeavour aka Everest and give it the qualities desired by the developing markets.

just read this article...

 

[fordnut71]

ok ford start sending them to CANADA!!! wife needs a new 4x4 suv an the escape isnt cutting it for her,an id like a diesel truck.