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#649 of 841 Re: 2006 Explorer V8 6000 mile report [nvbanker] by tidester HOST Jan 02, 2007 (12:14 pm)
Replying to: nvbanker (Dec 31, 2006 10:07 am) I'd fire the engineer who designed that faster than Donald Trump.   I understand that Mr. Trump is into giving people second chances these days.   tidester, host Replies to this message: nvbanker (Jan 02, 2007 4:57 pm)
#650 of 841 Re: 2006 Explorer V8 6000 mile report [tidester] by nvbanker Jan 02, 2007 (4:57 pm)
Replying to: tidester (Jan 02, 2007 12:14 pm) Oh, that's funny!!! Well, I wouldn't. And I'd fire the whole committee that let that door panel get into production - it is the most assinine thing I've seen in decades - and it's so ridiculous because the Explorer has always had one of the most ergonomically correct cabin around - this thing should actually be recalled IMO.
#651 of 841 tidester by marsha7 Jan 02, 2007 (7:28 pm)
Only if you are female, beautiful, sexy, and young...   If she looked like Helen Thomas of the White House Press Corp, she might be wearing cement overshoes, never to be heard from again...   Actually, back in 1994, in the movie True Lies, when the terrorist from the Islamic Jihad was hanging from the Harrier side-mounted missle, Arnold says, just before launch, "You're Fired"...beat Trump by almost a decade... Replies to this message: tidester (Jan 02, 2007 10:24 pm)
#652 of 841 Re: tidester [marsha7] by tidester HOST Jan 02, 2007 (10:24 pm)
Replying to: marsha7 (Jan 02, 2007 7:28 pm) Only if you are female, beautiful, sexy, and young...   Unfortunately, we don't have a physical desrcription of the engineer.   tidester, host
#653 of 841 The door handle by mschmal Jan 04, 2007 (12:14 pm)
You are only annoyed with it because it is different. If you had a chance to get used to it, you won't notice it.   Incidentally, if you were ever in a side impact and had your ribs cracked by a hard plastic door handle I bet you would run to the court house to sue Ford for putting the handle where it could crack your ribs.   Mark. Replies to this message: panzer (Jan 04, 2007 4:10 pm) pnewby (Jan 05, 2007 10:33 am) panzer (Jan 05, 2007 2:23 pm) nvbanker (Jan 07, 2007 6:32 pm)
#654 of 841 Next Explorer based on Volvo? by fsmmcsi Jan 04, 2007 (12:53 pm)
I read elsewhere that Ford showed employees a next Explorer based on a Volvo vehicle. I wonder if that is the XC-90, or more properly, the next generation XC-90 based on the upcoming next generation S-80? If Ford is reading - a V8, rear wheel drive, and an independent rear suspension are my requirements for any and all future vehicle purchases (perhaps a super or turbo-charged 4 would be OK, as in teh C230 we now own, but the V8 is really best).
#655 of 841 Re: The door handle [mschmal] by panzer Jan 04, 2007 (4:10 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (Jan 04, 2007 12:14 pm) I've owned and driven a lot of different cars and trucks over 35 years. Never had anything with a door handle this stupid. My ribs could be whacked very efficiently by the armrest as it sits, so I'm not sure what you are talking about. If they had simply put a deep finger groove in the armrest for "grab-ability", that would keep me from complaining about the almost useless door handle. There's no way I will get used to it, I just won't be able to use it. I'm 6'4" with ape arms and I still can't reach it comfortably. I'm quite sure there is an elegant solution that would keep the product liability attorneys from preying on poor Ford for a few cracked ribs.   I agree with a previous poster; If Ford really wanted to make some points with people, they should offer all of us 2006 owners new door panel assemblies. In my business, admitting a mistake and making it right nearly always cements a customer for life. As I said before, this is a pretty satisfying SUV on most other counts. Replies to this message: pnewby (Jan 05, 2007 10:33 am) panzer (Jan 05, 2007 2:23 pm)
#656 of 841 Re: The door handle [panzer] by pnewby Jan 05, 2007 (10:33 am)
Replying to: panzer (Jan 04, 2007 4:10 pm) I'll second that emotion. 4mos and 4,000 miles later, it is the only thing I dislike. I love the rest, by far the best of my 3 explorers to date, and the 1st 2 were great. I drove the '07 first, and the recess in the armrest made all the difference in the world. I like the door handle fine, and the grab bar is pretty much useless. I bet they could even come up with a kit allowing the recessed cup to be fit in the existing armrest without too much trouble.   BTW- bought the '06 because at the time it had 0% and the '07 did not. Replies to this message: panzer (Jan 05, 2007 2:23 pm)
#657 of 841 Re: The door handle [pnewby] by panzer Jan 05, 2007 (2:23 pm)
Replying to: pnewby (Jan 05, 2007 10:33 am) I don't blame you for taking the deal on an '06 instead of the '07. I would too; actually I did. I guess I was not as specific as I should have been in my last post. The handle that opens the door is odd, but OK, the armrest is good, but the door pull is stupid. It actually intrudes a little on the side of my left shin at times. Good motoring.
#658 of 841 Door pull handle, door latch, armrest by fsmmcsi Jan 06, 2007 (11:21 am)
I have had the 2006 Explorer for almost 3 months and have driven 4,634 miles. The door latch seems just fine. The door pull handle is not quite as bad as I had thought after seeing it at the car show when the 2006 models were introduced. However, the door often fails to close completely, so I have to re-open it and try again, as the ackward position means that I have poor leverage. I have had the door panels off to change the speakers, and the armrest is part of the entire assembly. However, Ford could and should either come up with a free kit to change the armrest to one with a pull cup, or just offer anyone who wants them new door panels.

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