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#714 of 838 Explorer Unibody? Not likely. by mschmal May 26, 2007 (10:59 am)
Explorer has no reason to go unibody. It already has one of the most expensive frames of any SUV in its class plus exclusive independant rear suspension. Only FORD and NISSAN have body on frames SUVS with independant Rear Suspension. Replies to this message: baggs32 (May 27, 2007 12:39 pm)
#715 of 838 Re: Explorer Unibody? Not likely. [mschmal] by baggs32 May 27, 2007 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: mschmal (May 26, 2007 10:59 am) Explorer has no reason to go unibody.   Considering what Ford will have on the lot when that is rumored to happen I totally agree with you. I'm just reporting what C&D and MT have written recently.
#716 of 838 Explorer unibody by nvbanker May 27, 2007 (3:29 pm)
I agree - I think this is dumb. But it's a pre- ARM idea, and maybe he'll nix it. I'm sure it's been done for CAFE reasons - and I suppose the Unibody would work as well as the Grand Cherokee does now, but I prefer the toughness of the Explorer frame for towing and rough service. In my mind, the Explorer has always been the gold standard of Mid-Sized SUVs and until recently, America agreed with me. I just don't see why it's so important that that be ruined. Replies to this message: baggs32 (May 31, 2007 8:51 am)
#717 of 838 Re: Explorer unibody [nvbanker] by baggs32 May 31, 2007 (8:51 am)
Replying to: nvbanker (May 27, 2007 3:29 pm) Another rumor is that the base engine will eventually switch to the Duratec35 in the Explorer and Mustang. If we can have an Explorer with fuel econ greater than or equal to that of the latest crop of large CUVs then why switch it's body/frame? It does serve a different purpose in body on frame form after all.
#718 of 838 What would the by marsha7 May 31, 2007 (5:01 pm)
HP/Torque and MPG figures be for the Duratec35 engine???   You may not know MPG, but the HP and Tork should be a known amount... Replies to this message: baggs32 (Jun 01, 2007 6:50 am)
#719 of 838 Re: What would the [marsha7] by baggs32 Jun 01, 2007 (6:50 am)
Replying to: marsha7 (May 31, 2007 5:01 pm) HP is about 265 in current applications like the Taurus, Edge, etc. Torque is right around 250 ft-lbs. That is much better than the current 4.0L V6 but it does produce the power at a higher RPM.   I've also read a rumor that the D35 will be the V6 for the base F-150 as well and that power will be decreased somewhat to allow torque to be produced at a lower RPM. I can't speak to what the numbers would be for a truck version if they do that but the numbers above are what we know from the current version.   Future Lincoln models will get a 3.7L version of the D35 so who knows, that may be used for the trucks too.   As for MPG, the 4546 lb. 2007 Mazda AWD CX-9 is rated at 16/22 mpg using the Mazda version of the D35 engine. I believe that rating is with the new EPA system too but I could be wrong. Being that the Explorer is roughly the same size and weight you can see the slight fuel econ benefit that engine can deliver while being more refined and powerful to boot.   HP in the CX-9 is 263 6250 RPM, torque is 249 4500 RPM. Edmunds did 0-60 in 7.7 seconds in their FWD tester which was 200 lbs lighter FWIW.
#720 of 838 Folder option on MP3 playback by rwvtexplr Jun 20, 2007 (8:39 am)
I'm looking for information from anyone that has used the folder navigation on the factory 6 cd radio when playing MP3 discs. I have been able to burn MP3 discs and play them but have not been successful in formatting the MP3 disc such that I can navigate through the MP3 folders. Replies to this message: baggs32 (Jun 20, 2007 8:48 am)
#721 of 838 Re: Folder option on MP3 playback [rwvtexplr] by baggs32 Jun 20, 2007 (8:48 am)
Replying to: rwvtexplr (Jun 20, 2007 8:39 am) Instructions for MP3 folder trees are in the manual. I can't remember exactly what they say to do but I know it worked in my Mustang and Explorer both when I followed them. I had trouble getting them to work at first too.
#722 of 838 MP3 Folders. by mschmal Jun 20, 2007 (12:33 pm)
Do not use more than one level of folder.   IE.   ROOT Directy:      Folder:            MP3            MP3            MP3   If you put a Folder in your Folder, you will have problems. folder
#723 of 838 Mountaineer Running boards by eoghan1 Jun 28, 2007 (7:06 am)
We would like to leave the electric running boards in the extended or out position for the kids clambering in and out rather than have them retract when the doors automatically lock. It seems like a lot of wasted motion and cause of premature wear. Is this do able? Replies to this message: wblake99 (Jun 29, 2007 5:19 am)

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