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Re: 2007 Explorer TPMS Display? [rplum]
by baggs32
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Jul 10, 2007 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: rplum (Jul 10, 2007 9:12 am)
In our '06 there's only one light which does not tell you which tire.
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Re: 2007 Explorer TPMS Display? [rplum]
by nvbanker
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Jul 10, 2007 (9:35 am)
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Replying to: rplum (Jul 10, 2007 9:12 am)
You do not get individual readouts - you get a low tire warning light, coupled with a tone, and a LOW TIRE PRESSURE message in the message center. Which, I may add, came in VERY handy last weekend, when I was on the road, and the light came on. I had a nail in my right front tire, unrepairable, and the tire was hissing air. I would have probably torn the right front fender up had I not stopped and changed the tire before it disintegrated. Nice feature.
Would be nicer if it was tire specific, I agree. In that case though, you could never rotate your tires.
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Re: 2007 Explorer TPMS Display? [baggs32]
by rplum
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Jul 10, 2007 (9:37 am)
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Replying to: baggs32 (Jul 10, 2007 9:35 am)
hmm ok. It looks like in some places this feature was falsely advertised to be in the 2007 Edge's Message Center, but wasn't. I was curious if Explorer has the same, or maybe even upgraded message center.
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Re: 2007 Explorer TPMS Display? [rplum]
by baggs32
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Jul 10, 2007 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: rplum (Jul 10, 2007 9:37 am)
Like nvbanker said it does display that a tire is low in the message center but not which specific tire.
I didn't know you were looking to see if the message center displayed anything. There is a light too IIRC.
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Re: 2007 Explorer TPMS Display? [rplum]
by lateralg
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Jul 10, 2007 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: rplum (Jul 10, 2007 9:12 am)
Just the basic light. Sorry.
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2007 Mountaineer AWD
by nbx
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Jul 23, 2007 (7:19 pm)
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Would like for nvbanker or some of the regulars to post their take on the Mountaineer AWD system versus the 4wd currently used for Explorer. Just for demo rides the AWD in the V-6 2007 Mountaineer seems to be working really well and would be ideal for the wife's suburban use, light snow in Tennessee. No off-road at all for her.
We have 2004 Expedition NBX with 5.4L and 2003 Ford Explorer XLT in 4wd 4.6L. The 4.6L in Explorer with 3.73 ratio for trailer tow is mostly a gas hog. Does have lots of power even with older 4.6L due to the 3.73 ratio.
We found a new 2007 Mountaineer Luxury (base in 07), AWD, V-6, dual auto air, upgraded leather seats, 3.73 TT package at a very good price. Build quality, all the new safety features, air bags, etc, seem to be a lot of vehicle for the discounted price. I prefer the V-8 per nvbanker's comments, but when you go to the V-8 in the Mountaineer the pricey Premier is mandatory. Found the 07 seats to be much better, brakes better, and rear handling much improved versus the 02-05 models.
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Re: 2007 Mountaineer AWD [nbx]
by nvbanker
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Jul 23, 2007 (9:17 pm)
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Replying to: nbx (Jul 23, 2007 7:19 pm)
Really, the only difference between the AWD system in the Mountaineer, and the 4WD system in the Explorer, is the lack of a low range on the Mountaineer. We currently have an Explorer with 4WD, and it's fine. It actually does what the AWD system does when you have it on AUTO 4WD. But I'll tell ya this - I have driven the AWD Mountaineers in some bad snow storms - and through mud a foot deep - and it performed better than my Cadillac Escalade AWD did for sure. It got me places the Cadillac won't go, and was the most stable driving system I've ever experienced. It felt impossible to stick in the snow, like it was glued to the road. I'm a big fan of the AWD. We have had no issues with the Explorer system either.
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Re: 2007 Mountaineer AWD [nvbanker]
by baggs32
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Jul 24, 2007 (5:02 am)
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Replying to: nvbanker (Jul 23, 2007 9:17 pm)
Really, the only difference between the AWD system in the Mountaineer, and the 4WD system in the Explorer, is the lack of a low range on the Mountaineer.
There's a low, high, and auto setting in the Explorer just to make that clear. IIRC the AWD system in the Mountaineer is, like you said, the auto setting in the Explorer. We've had no problem in the snow, mud, loose gravel, etc with the auto setting but I do like the high setting on ice. It's not necessary for the ice, but nice to have. I plan to try the low setting when we drive on the beach this summer but haven't had any use for it yet. Therefore I'd say the AWD is probably all you'll ever need.
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Re: 2007 Mountaineer AWD [nbx]
by panzer
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Jul 24, 2007 (2:19 pm)
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Replying to: nbx (Jul 23, 2007 7:19 pm)
The AWD with high range only is fine for most people. Low range is not at all useful for any paved road, including snowy ones. The car doesnt have enough ground clearance to go where low range would be useful. When it's snowy and icy on the road, I usually lock it in 4WD to avoid the clunk when the front axle decides to hook up. Otherwise it stays in AWD and is forgotten. The 2006-7 Explorer-Mountaineer works well in the snow, but that's as much a function of the tires as the car. Mine came with Michelin Cross Terrains, which have proven a good all-season compromise in other SUV's I've owned. I live in Colorado. We see a little snow from time to time. The V6 will also serve most people just fine, but the gas mileage is only 1 or maybe 2 mpg better. If you really are planning on towing, get the V8, in an Explorer if you have to. It would be better to have a V8 Explorer than a V6 Mountaineer, dollars to dollars. Not only that, but the V8 sounds and feels like a real motor, the V6 sounds like a V6. BTW, the V8 gets a 3.55 rear end and that's all it needs. Mash the accelerator on an on-ramp and you'll see what I mean. Sure wish I could turn off the stability control. Makes life miserable in the sand. The Explorer-Mountaineer is really a poor excuse for a Jeep, but works well on the road and is quiet and comfortable. Some Jeeps are poor excuses for Jeeps though.
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Re: 2007 Mountaineer AWD [panzer]
by nvbanker
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Jul 24, 2007 (6:13 pm)
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Replying to: panzer (Jul 24, 2007 2:19 pm)
I agree with everything you said, Panzer. You explained it better and in more detail than I bothered to do. On the Jeep comment, you're right, the Explorer isn't made for rock crawling at all. Anything tougher than gravel or a graded road is inappropriate for it. Jeeps do much better at this - but will give you spine compression on the paved road. Depends on what your needs, or wants are.
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