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3320 messages, Last post on Oct 26, 2009 at 5:13 PM
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| Does anybody know if the Explorer will get a three valver per cylinder V8 for 2005? | |
| That's coming in for 2006, along with 6 Speed Auto... Front and rear styling will be redone as well, some interior modifications, new instrument panel, etc. | |
| Did anybody else happen to watch that spot on TV the other night, on one of those 20/20-Primtime-60 Minutes type shows, where the Explorer was tested and was most likely to rollover compared with other main stream SUVs like the Chevy Tahoe? Just wonder if that has any credit to it. | |
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Here's a link about it: NHTSA Rates Ford SUVs Poorly for Rollovers (Auto 123) Steve, Host |
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| Wow, how about that. It's not Suzuki or Mitsubishi anymore. And Ford thought they had a mess when the big Firestone deal happened. | |
Give me a Corolla, at 30MPH and I'll show you how easily I can flip it  I'm not shocked, and anyone who buys an SUV/Truck, should understand the limits of the vehicle... unfortunately we have a sue-happy society that lacks common sense... Not enough stickers on the vanity covers will make up for the lack of common sense I see on so many people daily. And what's sad, some of these people hold jobs that pay over $80K yearly.
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First off, let me recall the credibility of 20/20, 60 Minutes, Dateline, and the like. Like when Dateline used incendiary devices to "prove" that a Chevy Truck will explode when t-boned. Why would anybody believe anything the media tells us anymore? Secondly - it seems almost like a witch hunt on Ford. I'm at a loss as to why, but Ford sure seems to be singled out more than anyone else. Lastly - I have driven SUVs since 94, and lots of Ford SUVs and I have never, NEVER, mind you, felt they were the least bit unstable in any situation. No doubt, they tip over, and as ANT says, so do sedans. I drive them carefully, and feel very secure in them. The most unstable vehicle I have ever owned, was an 86 Toyota Van, that was unstable over 60 MPH, especially in a wind. Well, I'm not frightened by this news....not at all. And if I buy another SUV, I'll still strongly consider a Ford. They've been very good to me.
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I am interested in a used 04 4x4 Explorer Limited 4.6L-265A V8. The price dealer give to me is $28,995. The SUV has about 6900 mile on it, and comes with the Ford Certified program (6 years 75000M P.T.). It has the following additional equipment: 17" chrome alum wheels reverse sensing system tire pressure monitoring system Fed excise tax quad seating power moonroof auxiliary climate control 3rd row seat package chromed roof rack Is this a good deal? Thanks for your input. Another dealer offered me a brand new Eiddy Bower 4x4 4.6L V8 for $31,500 with the following options in addition to the standard options: Safety canopy pwer moonroof auxiliary climate control roof rail cross bars reverse sensing system 3rd row seat package original MSRP was $39605 is this a good deal? and which one should I choose? Thanks!
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