2006 Ford Explorer facelift
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2006 Ford Explorer facelift
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102312
What's with so many manufacturers using this nappy looking grille theme? Audi, VW Jetta, .... Titan and Armada to a degree.....now Explorer.... :blah:
What's with so many manufacturers using this nappy looking grille theme? Audi, VW Jetta, .... Titan and Armada to a degree.....now Explorer.... :blah:
Last edited by Darth Xed; 05-04-2005 at 09:26 AM.
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Re: 2006 Ford Explorer facelift
Originally Posted by Darth Xed
http://www.autoweek.com/news.cms?newsId=102312
What's with so many manufacturers using this nappy looking grille theme? Audi, VW Jetta, .... Titan and Armada to a degree.....now Explorer.... :blah:
What's with so many manufacturers using this nappy looking grille theme? Audi, VW Jetta, .... Titan and Armada to a degree.....now Explorer.... :blah:
#10
Re: 2006 Ford Explorer facelift
I don't like the new facelift, though i don't HATE it either. I like the older one better.
On the plus side, it's good to see the 4.6L getting the 3valve and VVT treatment and getting a bumb bto 294hp. The 239hp on the pre-06 car was getting pathetic, especially with many v6's in SUV/truck's approaching 250hp.
I do wish they'd do something about the 210hp 4.0L Sohc though. That motor is atleast capable of mustering out 230hp and the 254lb-ft of tq they already make is quite competitive with many of the v6 powered mid-sized SUV's on the market. They could use a 20hp boost minimum.
On the plus side, it's good to see the 4.6L getting the 3valve and VVT treatment and getting a bumb bto 294hp. The 239hp on the pre-06 car was getting pathetic, especially with many v6's in SUV/truck's approaching 250hp.
I do wish they'd do something about the 210hp 4.0L Sohc though. That motor is atleast capable of mustering out 230hp and the 254lb-ft of tq they already make is quite competitive with many of the v6 powered mid-sized SUV's on the market. They could use a 20hp boost minimum.
#11
Re: 2006 Ford Explorer facelift
Holy crap that looks not so good. Bad front end, bad taillights (if those are indeed the correct lights; they almost look camo-ed), bad wheelwell moldings...
Cool that it gets a power bump, I guess. Now the V8 should be able to keep up with/pull ahead of the line 6 in the GMT360s... (the six speed auto is nice, though).
Good news for the Explorer in the powertrain department, but dang the outside is :blah:
Cool that it gets a power bump, I guess. Now the V8 should be able to keep up with/pull ahead of the line 6 in the GMT360s... (the six speed auto is nice, though).
Good news for the Explorer in the powertrain department, but dang the outside is :blah:
#13
Re: 2006 Ford Explorer facelift
I don't like, or dislike the exterior............. I will reserve judgement until I see the different trim levels in person.
The big differences are the new frame, new suspension tuning, new V8, 6-speed auto trans on all, and completely new interior.
If fancy exterior styling was all that mattered in the midsize SUV market, the Durango would not sell................ and neither would the Sante Fe.
I will be interested to see the new performance stats with the V8 and 6-speed. It should also give a good bump to fuel economy.
The big differences are the new frame, new suspension tuning, new V8, 6-speed auto trans on all, and completely new interior.
If fancy exterior styling was all that mattered in the midsize SUV market, the Durango would not sell................ and neither would the Sante Fe.
I will be interested to see the new performance stats with the V8 and 6-speed. It should also give a good bump to fuel economy.
#14
Re: 2006 Ford Explorer facelift
In my opinion the 91-94 explorer was the best looking and most rugged. My 93 actually rides like a truck (god forbid). I can't stand the looks of the new explorers, they just keep getting bigger and ride less and less like a truck. The early explorers would run rings around these new ones offroading, if your into that. Don't get me wrong they are a nice vehicle, but when i buy a truck-suv thats what i want not some car-minivan type thing. Sorry for the rant long day at work
#15
Re: 2006 Ford Explorer facelift
Looks OK.. I wished they would've sticked with the squared off tail lights. It should look better with a chrome XLT grille similiar to what I have.
I love Explorers, best midsize SUV in my opinion.
I love Explorers, best midsize SUV in my opinion.
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