Wonder where this idea came from...

[landrovered]

Thieving bastards should be sued. But in typical Detroit fashion, they steal the window dressing but leave all the appliances.

http://jalopnik.com/5517792/2011-ford-explorer-continues-the-off+road-charade

 

[knewsom]

aaaand another steaming pile from the US automotive industry... great.

 

[MarkP]

Ah, Ford bought that technology as part of LR. We all knew this was the outcome. Some even expected to see a Discovery badge on a Ford Explorer chassis.

Have you read about the new MG's under Nanjing? Better than the Focus. And people thought China would produce junk ..... not.

 

[landrovered]

Why install an expensive transfer case when 95% of all the consumers just want the cool knob! Reminds me of stick on hood scoops.

 

[knewsom]

Mark, I think that's the best link you've ever posted.

 

[KyleT]

Why install an expensive transfer case when 95% of all the consumers just want the cool knob! Reminds me of stick on hood scoops.

does it have low range? LR2 doesnt and has the cool knob.


just saying

 

[Drillbit]

Ah, Ford bought that technology as part of LR. We all knew this was the outcome. Some even expected to see a Discovery badge on a Ford Explorer chassis.

Have you read about the new MG's under Nanjing? Better than the Focus. And people thought China would produce junk ..... not.

If they can really deliver a product that doesn't suck they might as well go ahead and sell detroit for scrap metal.

 

[95.D1.Rick]

Mark, I think that's the best link you've ever posted.

Is this because you most agree with the ideas expressed there, or they dont make you feel threatened politically, or morally?
I would disagree with this not-so-veiled backhanded remark and say that while I dont always agree with Marks posted links, sometimes I do. He has linked some outstanding stuff, representing alot of reading and research.
As to the Exploder, and Ford, if it sells, its a winner. The game is to make money, while avoiding liability. There is no pride, or shame. Just bottom line.

 

[MarkP]

So does the Ford Explorer rear axle go through the frame like the LR3/4?

 

[knewsom]

If they can really deliver a product that doesn't suck they might as well go ahead and sell detroit for scrap metal.

Sounds like the trillion dollar question to me....

 

[AU_88]

Thats what I thought when I saw that article on jalopnik... it doesnt even have a transfer case. Just another reason for some people to think they have a great off-roader, and go get stuck.

 

[az_max]

counter clockwise

Position1rovides assistance while drunk driving in snow

Position 2: For pulling over in the desert to pee.

Position 3: Dead hooker disposal in the middle of the woods

Position 4: Slow speed Chase

:rofl: