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#4 of 841 Column shifter vs console mounted by dondilio Feb 27, 2005 (9:50 pm)
I guess its just a matter of preference. The Explorer was only offered with a high center console, and personally after owning one for the last 4 yrs., the space the console shifter will take, its actually useless right now. Plus in my opinion the console mounted shifter brings more cachet to the interior. The only thing Im gonna miss of the column shifter is that I used it to support my hand while I changed radio stations hehe
#5 of 841 megan by mhslwntr Mar 08, 2005 (7:10 am)
Hi, I am waiting for my insurance check to clear and I will be picking up my new 1999 mountaineer. I have a couple of questions. I have not had a lot of time getting to know the SUV. I've had people look at the engine and all those things are okay. However, I am having some trouble opening the console. i would also liked to know how to reset the key pad on the door and how that works. Also i have about 1,000 to put into the SUV. I would like to make some changes that will help gas mileage and clear up some of the bad gases it will emit. If anyone has any little things that can be changed to help those 2 things please respond, Thanks.
#6 of 841 Changed Mind, may buy 2007 Explorer by fsmmcsi Apr 16, 2005 (8:48 pm)
Well, I just canceled the Magnum order. I was going over the various saftey and equipment items, and the new Explorer / Mountaineer have more to offer. I think that the 2007 SportTrac version of the Explorer may be the best one for me.
#7 of 841 Production start dates by fsmmcsi Apr 17, 2005 (3:18 pm)
Production of the 2006 Explorer and Mountaineer starts July 18, 2005, so they should be at the dealers in August. Replies to this message: bored040 (Apr 19, 2005 7:10 am) imblucy2 (Aug 29, 2005 9:33 am)
#8 of 841 Re: Production start dates [fsmmcsi] by bored040 Apr 19, 2005 (7:10 am)
Replying to: fsmmcsi (Apr 17, 2005 3:18 pm) Cool! Just in time for my '04 lease to run out!
#9 of 841 navigation system by ajmtbm Apr 22, 2005 (9:26 am)
does anyone know the extent of interior chanegs for the 06 model? of particular interest to me is the fact that ford does not offer a factory navigation system - like in the pilot, for example. this seems a major oversight. as far as i can tell, nothing decent in the other existing models ford currently offers, not just the explorer
#10 of 841 2006 Explorer by jcat707 Apr 22, 2005 (10:38 am)
The 2006 Explorer will have a navigation system as an option and the interior will will have a few changes. For example, there will be a floor shifter and new gauges. There are pics of the 2006 Mountaineer out there and the Explorer should look somewhat similar. Also the interior pics of the concept Explorer Sport Trac are pretty much how the new Explorer will look.
#11 of 841 2006 information by fsmmcsi Apr 22, 2005 (5:00 pm)
If you go to the Ford media web site you can view or print the entire 2006 Mountaineer package:   http://wwww.media.ford.com   They should have the Explorer information up soon.
#12 of 841 fsmmcsi by marsha7 Apr 22, 2005 (6:38 pm)
I, too, happen to like floor shifters on my vehicles...Prelude, Legend, Regal, Intrepid, Sable, Crown Vic all had/have floor shifters, I do not like column shifters...my wife's Ram 1500 has a column, and it's OK, but it just ain't what the Doctor ordered...an Expy/Mounty with floor shifter catches my eye, add 292 HP instead of my Crown Vic's 239 HP, and you just might have a damn good truck, especially with IRS since the 2002 re-design...
#13 of 841 IRS will be all new, floor shift vs storage by fsmmcsi Apr 22, 2005 (8:53 pm)
Don't forget, the rear suspension on the 2006 models will be new, the front suspension revised, the frame stiffer, and the bushings softer, the outside mirrors re-done, and so forth. Hopefully, all of that will result in a far smoother and quieter vehicle than my 2002 Mountaineer.   To each his own on the floor shifter, but I like the storage space in the console in the 2002 design - two cup holders, a large tray, and a third hole for a bottle, cell phone, or whatever - we use all of that space (it is a work vehicle), and I know I will miss it if we buy a 2006 model. Replies to this message: ajmtbm (Apr 23, 2005 6:55 am) nvbanker (Apr 24, 2005 7:10 pm) stillenxz (Jul 22, 2005 6:12 pm) nvbanker (Jul 23, 2005 2:02 pm)

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