2013 Ford Explorer..now with ECOBoost

[CexMashean]

Didn't they change the drivetrains to FWD, with optional AWD?

[yellowstang]

Motor Trend says it's the 3.5 liter twin turbo


2013 Ford Explorer Sport
EcoBoost V-6 Power Comes to Ford's Three-Row Crossover
March 28, 2012 / By Evan McCausland
Ford has finally fitted its EcoBoost six-cylinder under the hood of the Explorer, creating a new trim level called the 2013 Ford Explorer Sport which is making its debut at the 2012 New York Auto Show.

The 2013 Explorer Sport will be the only Explorer offered with Ford's twin-turbocharged, EcoBoost 3.5-liter V-6. Ford says the engine will make at least 350 horsepower in Explorer Sport trim, but so far hasn't provided specific output figures. In the 2013 Flex, the engine is good for 355 hp at 5700 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque from 1500 through 5250 rpm; in the 2013 Taurus SHO, the horsepower figure rises to 365 hp @ 5500 rpm.



Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/auto_shows...#ixzz1qRvcOycz

[jluv]

I believe this is just the same 4-cylinder EB that was only offered in the full size Exploder last year, no? I suppose that engine in the smaller little 2-door sport might be a bit more peppy than it is in the 4-door....but personally I wasn't impressed with the 2.5 version in the Explorer...seems they should have gone with the 6 version given it's size/weight.

What I want to know - when are they finally going to put the truck EB drivetrain into the Expedition?....that would be a big seller IMO.

I dont think they're offering a 2-door. It's not like the old Sports, which were pretty lame. Just a ballsier Explorer. Very cool, IMO, if they aren't a million bucks.

[CexMashean]

Didn't they change the drivetrains to FWD, with optional AWD?

Anyone confirn/deny this?

[YALE]

Anyone confirn/deny this?

Miss a google payment?

http://www.ford.com/suvs/explorer/specifications/

[CexMashean]

Didn't care to search it. Just got back from Back 9, drunk, poker, that kind of stuff.
Well, if that's the case, fuck the new explorer.

[YALE]

Ok.