2011 Explorer: A Disgrace to the Explorer Name or a more appropiate vehicle for the u

[superdave1984]

It's a 4WD minivan. It's where vehicular evolution is headed for the time being. Deal with it. Don't like it? Don't buy it.

 

[fordman4x492]

damn thats some gangster fly tires!!!! lol jk

 

[bmonee5]

its good for living in a big city for people who want to drive out in the woods maybe in some light snow or light mud, if you want something to mud bog in then this is not the vehicle for you....

 

[jhammel85]

^this...this is what needs to be built next! Keep the soccer mom SUV's but build this for US..

It's not too far fetched. Look at what they did with the Raptor..I don't think they've forgotten about what we all would like to see.

oh and don't forget to build a small, barebones Ranger too! Please.

 

[Hopman]

^this...this is what needs to be built next! Keep the soccer mom SUV's but build this for US..

It's not too far fetched. Look at what they did with the Raptor..I don't think they've forgotten about what we all would like to see.

oh and don't forget to build a small, barebones Ranger too! Please.

As long as they base it off the indestructable Ranger platform, the owner will be welcome here any time!

 

[hoosier1104]

I 2nd that statement.

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

Why don't you post a pic of the actual Explorer instead of the concept?

I think it's a good looking vehicle. Yeah, off-road caability sucks, but WHO CARES?
These comments on the article sum up my feelings pretty well:




I'm glad Ford used the Explorer name instead of naming it something else. Remember what happened when they renamed the Taurus the Five Hundred? Nobody knew what the hell a Five Hundred was or that it even existed, hence, nobody bought one. But everyone knows what a Taurus is. And everyone has heard of the Explorer. Kudos to Ford for not making the same mistake twice.

+1, they know what they are doing. My parents have had Explorers since '96. They are big inside, look nice on the outside, get decentish milage, and go thru snow like nobody's buisiness. I feel pretty confident that is how most other Explorer buyers look at them too.

I'm with exbass on this one...How many 2000+ Explorers have you seen that are suspension lifted, body lifted, or have larger than stock All-terrain or mud tires? Slim to none. Ford's not run by a bunch of idiots.

Even the older ones, 01 and older are normally sporting the tiny stock tires with a saggy baggy rear end. At least the '02+ seem to have more durable rear springs...

I don't think I have ever seen an Explorer in real life with a lift kit. The only ones that were really decent off road where the sports, and they sold so well they just killed them off and didn't look back...

^this...this is what needs to be built next! Keep the soccer mom SUV's but build this for US..

It's not too far fetched. Look at what they did with the Raptor..I don't think they've forgotten about what we all would like to see.

oh and don't forget to build a small, barebones Ranger too! Please.

The Raptor is not a standalone truck, it is a tweaked F-150. They know they won't sell a ton of them so they based it off an existing vehicle. They would lose money on that Bronco... which is why they didn't pursue it.

 

[BuckinBronco]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/26/video-mulally-unwittingly-confirms-next-gen-ford-ranger-for-u-s/#continued

If there's gonna be a new Ranger, make it off that platform. A next generation Bronco II? I love mine and I can only imagine what it could be now with the new technology.

 

[Chance]

uhhhhhh... yall forget that the explorer hasn't been on the ranger platform for some years now right?

I mean... in 02 it lost every aspect of the ranger correct?

So.... I guess my question is... is there some good reason why your bitching now?

Or am I wrong?

 

[alaskan155]

^this...this is what needs to be built next! Keep the soccer mom SUV's but build this for US..

It's not too far fetched. Look at what they did with the Raptor..I don't think they've forgotten about what we all would like to see.

oh and don't forget to build a small, barebones Ranger too! Please.

that with superduty(or any solid axles) and ecoboast engine and ill be sold

and they wont sell it because i think it would compete with the escape/explorer...


back to the explorer its not a surprise most people that bought the raptor, sadly will never see off road, its all about looks and comfort options nowadays such as heated seats sync tvs etc etc, that's what sells not offload capability, its all about fuel millage and comfort, and that's where the new explorer is going to shine. its 4 wheel independent suspension for a car like ride and 4wd for the wintery snowy roads, with the ecoboast for improved fuel economy
..

 

[stegomon]

http://www.autoblog.com/2010/07/26/video-mulally-unwittingly-confirms-next-gen-ford-ranger-for-u-s/#continued
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dude you are my new best friend

 

[85_Ranger4x4]

uhhhhhh... yall forget that the explorer hasn't been on the ranger platform for some years now right?

I mean... in 02 it lost every aspect of the ranger correct?

So.... I guess my question is... is there some good reason why your bitching now?

Or am I wrong?

Still has the same 4.0 engine and 5 speed automatic transmixer. Also has a 31 spline 8.8 rear axle (with a cool cast aluminum cover) and I believe it still has a D35 front diff too.

Otherwise... yeah, not much in common with a Ranger.

 

[Chance]

Still has the same 4.0 engine and 5 speed automatic transmixer. Also has a 31 spline 8.8 rear axle (with a cool cast aluminum cover) and I believe it still has a D35 front diff too.

Otherwise... yeah, not much in common with a Ranger.

an optional 4.6 and IRS? I'd love that ranger I won't lie.

But yes they did share the same engine and trans.

*was that last bit sarcasm or were you agreeing with me? Interwebs sucks for that...

 

[PickupMan04 FX4 L2]

Oh were gonna have a party tonight! Mr. Mually said it himself the new ranger! Its on like donky kong!

 

['99 EB Explorer]

They would lose money on that Bronco... which is why they didn't pursue it.

Well I for one know that if they don't pull up their socks, my next vehicle will be a Jeep. Why can't Ford market the Bronco as an off-roader like jeep's been doing (quite successfully I my add) for YEARS!!!

All these new SUV's piss me off. I remember a truck/SUV shootout in Car and Driver mag. a few years ago. They actually tried to make the Escalade climb a sand dune. All the "anti-slip" and all that other garbage kicked in and the tires WOULDN'T MOVE!! They had to send a Silverado dually up the hill to rescue it! My point being...if it's designed to make all 4 wheels spin..why are they designed for street only?? Cars do just fine with only 2 wheels powering the vehicle.

Meh...rant over!