New Explorer Model Being Revealed Wednesday

[TrainTrac]

Ford's dropping hints about a new model reveal on their Explorer Facebook page on Wednesday. Could it be.... A Sport Trac?



I doubt it, but one can dream... sigh...



From the video, I'm guessing it's a performance model (Sport/SVT/SHO, etc.)

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[TrainTrac]

Oops. Clicked to fast on the category for this thread. Meant to categorize it as "Other Ford Vehicles".:banghead:

 

[Jerry Gerner 2]

You got the category correct, Ford needs to redesign the Explorer back into a truck like vehicle.

 

[kcobra302 78]

rumor is the v6 ecoboost in the explorer for a performance oriented model

 

[H D]

I don't think it's another truck.

The comfort is there. Utility and performance are a joke when talking about the new Explorer.



That said, we'll be considering a new(ish) Explorer of Edge next year.

 

[Carey Frennier]

I'm pretty sure is the V6 EcoBoost. That thing will fly. The F150 is heavy and still moves really well with that 420tq. That SUV will fly. I wonder how it will stack up against super suvs like the Jeep STR8.

 

[TrainTrac]

That said, we'll be considering a new(ish) Explorer of Edge next year.

Indeed. When the time comes to replace my current Gen 1 Trac, if I can't find a decent Gen 2 Trac, I'll probably get an Edge, or maybe Explorer.

 

[Tyler Fields]

I remember when explorers were cool... now they are geared for soccer moms and compete with the freaking mini vans on the market... Ford really messed up when they changed it.

 

[H D]

People have been saying that about the Explorer since the demise of the Bronco.



The switch over to fully independent suspension was definitely the end of it being a truck, though. Sorry, Gen2 owners...don't pretend you actually go offroad, or could.

 

[TrainTrac]

The switch over to fully independent suspension was definitely the end of it being a truck, though. Sorry, Gen2 owners...don't pretend you actually go offroad, or could.

Not all Gen 2 owners...:driving:

 

[H D]

Ok, that's one. You got me there. I'd love to see more guys go that route with the Gen2. It's being done on the Explorers a good bit but Gen2 ST owners just don't seem interested in that sort of thing.

 

[TrainTrac]

Looks like they dropped an EcoBoost V6 in the current Explorer, tweaked the suspension and appearance, and created the Explorer Sport.

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[Makin Trax]

cool , but BRING BACK THE TRAC !!

 

[Gavin Allan]

Can you imagine how FUGLY a Sport Trac would be with that body style??? :angry::fire:

 

[EddieS'04]

Can you imagine how FUGLY a Sport Trac would be with that body style

Gavin,,10 times better than the Ridgline..:bwahaha:

 

[Gavin Allan]

How about some PhotoShop artistry here????

:worthless:

 

[TrainTrac]

Can you imagine how FUGLY a Sport Trac would be with that body style???

Couldn't be any worse than a Ridgeline...

 

[Richard Kolb]

:throwup: