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Groover wrote:I watched Motor Trend Sunday and they showed a map of the alternative fuels corridors in the US, not only EV but LPG and CNG. I-135 was the only one in Kansas. I don't see how it could be profitable or feasible for remote areas.Lessmore wrote:
I like it, looks like the previous Explorer and to my eye, that's good. Always thought the Explorer was the nicest looking mid size SUV. I do like the fact that it's going to be rear wheel drive. I prefer RWD to FWD.
But I have one question. As both Ford and GM are going gung ho on replacing their internal combustion engines within the next 10 years..is this the swan song for the IC Explorer ?
Ford certainly plans to test the waters but until someone puts in a charging network like or better than Tesla's I don't see it going very far. And I haven't seen anyone volunteer to put in that network other than Tesla. Ford may have to stick with hybrids or PHEVs like the Lincoln Aviator coming out soon.
โJan-12-2019 10:35 PM
Groover wrote:Lessmore wrote:
I like it, looks like the previous Explorer and to my eye, that's good. Always thought the Explorer was the nicest looking mid size SUV. I do like the fact that it's going to be rear wheel drive. I prefer RWD to FWD.
But I have one question. As both Ford and GM are going gung ho on replacing their internal combustion engines within the next 10 years..is this the swan song for the IC Explorer ?
Ford certainly plans to test the waters but until someone puts in a charging network like or better than Tesla's I don't see it going very far. And I haven't seen anyone volunteer to put in that network other than Tesla. Ford may have to stick with hybrids or PHEVs like the Lincoln Aviator coming out soon.
โJan-12-2019 10:32 PM
FishOnOne wrote:Lessmore wrote:
I like it, looks like the previous Explorer and to my eye, that's good. Always thought the Explorer was the nicest looking mid size SUV. I do like the fact that it's going to be rear wheel drive. I prefer RWD to FWD.
But I have one question. As both Ford and GM are going gung ho on replacing their internal combustion engines within the next 10 years..is this the swan song for the IC Explorer ?
IC engines are going to be around for a long time.
โJan-12-2019 06:21 PM
colliehauler wrote:dodge guy wrote:Personally I would be uncomfortable towing more then 4k# with old or new style with a short wheelbase. I could see towing a small fishing boat or around a 16' RV under 4k loaded.colliehauler wrote:Fordlover wrote:I believe the tow rating for the V-6 365hp is 5600# for the New Explorer .
Tow rating will go from 3,500 on current model to >5,000 so much better in my book.
Still incredibly shy of the 7,000 rating my 2002 Explorer has.
My โโ13 Explorer Limited with the factory tow pkg has a 5k lb tow rating.
And yes they are still shy of the 7500 lb rating my โ01 V-8 Limited has.
โJan-12-2019 01:23 PM
Lessmore wrote:
I like it, looks like the previous Explorer and to my eye, that's good. Always thought the Explorer was the nicest looking mid size SUV. I do like the fact that it's going to be rear wheel drive. I prefer RWD to FWD.
But I have one question. As both Ford and GM are going gung ho on replacing their internal combustion engines within the next 10 years..is this the swan song for the IC Explorer ?
โJan-12-2019 06:23 AM
Lessmore wrote:
I like it, looks like the previous Explorer and to my eye, that's good. Always thought the Explorer was the nicest looking mid size SUV. I do like the fact that it's going to be rear wheel drive. I prefer RWD to FWD.
But I have one question. As both Ford and GM are going gung ho on replacing their internal combustion engines within the next 10 years..is this the swan song for the IC Explorer ?
โJan-12-2019 05:48 AM
dodge guy wrote:Personally I would be uncomfortable towing more then 4k# with old or new style with a short wheelbase. I could see towing a small fishing boat or around a 16' RV under 4k loaded.colliehauler wrote:Fordlover wrote:I believe the tow rating for the V-6 365hp is 5600# for the New Explorer .
Tow rating will go from 3,500 on current model to >5,000 so much better in my book.
Still incredibly shy of the 7,000 rating my 2002 Explorer has.
My โโ13 Explorer Limited with the factory tow pkg has a 5k lb tow rating.
And yes they are still shy of the 7500 lb rating my โ01 V-8 Limited has.
โJan-12-2019 05:13 AM
colliehauler wrote:Fordlover wrote:I believe the tow rating for the V-6 365hp is 5600# for the New Explorer .
Tow rating will go from 3,500 on current model to >5,000 so much better in my book.
Still incredibly shy of the 7,000 rating my 2002 Explorer has.
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