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Repaint the complete vehicle???
This might turn ugly.
Rail Woes Hit Auto Deliveries (MarketWatch)
Anyone heard any better theories?
The paint is currently unavailable because of an ingredient made in Japan. Don't forget, Ford doesn't make the paint - it buys it. So whoever is supplying the paint - PPG, Dupont, BASF, et al - will find another source for the ingredient.
Bob
"A Japanese supplier provided a patented substance called Xirallic, used to give the red and black paints a slight metallic glitter. Ford is working with its paint supplier to find another substance that can be mixed in, instead, spokesman Todd Nissen, said." money.cnn.com
It also affected Chrysler, Honda, Toyota and Honda. On a positive note, that plant which is 35 miles from the crippled nuclear plant, reopened yesterday.
It's a global economy Bob. In fact, the company that makes Xirallic is Merck - a German company. Further, Ford makes cars all over the world and at one time made Model T's in Japan.
I'm curious though, why doesn't Ford advertise the Flex like it does the Explorer and other cars? It's a unique vehicle in their lineup, right between the Taurus and Explorer, and a very well made car.
The Freestye and Taurus X both failed abysmally in the marketplace so Ford is well aware that to sell a FWD Exploder will be costly.
With the number of loaded models on the ground, I think some incentives will introduced.
Although I did read in a Ford press release that Red and Black were the ones with a paint issue from Japan. A local dealer told me it was white and red.
Listen for the click to indicate it's released. Pull the strap up to raise the seat.
Page 177.
Hope this helps.
Sometimes it's worth it to sacrifice the space the behind the 3 row to make the passengers more comfortable.
So, here are the questions:
1. Do you like the ride?
2. Is it quiet?
3. I have the high level Acadia, leather trim and the bells and whistles. How would the Limited compare in creature comforts?
4. I wanted AWD and the Explorer is shown as 4WD with the Dial Up on the console. How would that compare?
5. I do a lot of long distance driving and the seats are important. Love the Acadia. Feels like I am driving down the road in a recliner. Anyone have any long distance drives under there belt?
6. I have been following the forums and other consumer reivews and have not seen a lot of negatives. Any smoking guns out there that I am unaware of at this time?
Yes, since it is now FWD or F/awd the TC, Traction Control, software has now been made HYPER-VIGILANT so as to quickly dethrottle the engine and apply front braking INSTANTLY once front wheelspin/slip is detected.
Expect a revision that includes a TC off function shortly, if not already. That what's users of these types of F/awd systems request/require once they discover how crippled TC makes these vehicles.
To answer most of your questions with a "single, broad stroke", I cannot imaging someone not liking the way this vehicle drives, or how and comfortable and quiet it is. Power is very good--especially once the adaptive transmission "learns" how you like to drive, and responds accordingly. I think this is head and shoulders above the GM products--and one can actually take it off-road if desired.
The MyTouch/MySync system is a departure from good, ol' buttons and switches and takes a couple of days to get used to. Once you've played around with it (and pls don't do this while driving--haha), it is very intuitive to use.
Do yourself a favor and rent one from Enterprise for a few days. Won't cost you that much, and would serve as a small "insurance policy" to ensure you're buying something you like.
Hope that helps,
Tim
Renting a car before buying is a good way to determine if it will be a good fit for you. You have the advantage of having it for an extended period and it already has mileage on it so you can see how it feels and sounds after it is thoroughly broken in.
I rented an Explorer from Enterprise for a few days just as they came out and was impressed with it. The ride was excellent, noise level was good, seating was very good (and I have a bad back) the touch screen is a dream once you acclimate to it - no pun intended. I also like the Acadia/Enclave a lot, but adaptive cruise and accident mitigation systems are not available on them. I did not buy the Explorer because it was a little too big for my needs and traffic conditions where I live, although I will take a last look at it before I order an MDX..
Not sure what is standard on a Limited, but I would get the power folding 3rd row seats if I had to do it again.
Tim
That's what TC "off" functionality is for, to help you get unstuck while at the same time relieving Ford of most liability, YOU disabled the safety features.
Besides which just what idiot would want to incur FWD biased wheelspin/slip, at any level, on a sandy surface, good way to get really stuck, BURIED, that.
Not on your life, Ford does not need to incur that level of liability.
Sand mode....lower DBW gain to prevent easy engine over-speed and hold lower gears longer, yes, but disable TC or VSC absent driver intervention, TC off, NEVER.
Do a search and you will see your fears are unfounded.
410 miles, DTE 44 miles, 24.6 mpg!
I just took delivery of my new 2011 XLT. I noticed two large pieces of duct tape on the back under side of the car, near each of the mufflers. The sales guy said they're heat shields. Does anyone else have this, and does it sound right? Seems odd that a new car needs "heat shields" to protect it from factory installed mufflers.
Also, for you x-plan experts: I purchased using x-plan, but was never asked to sign the x-plan form, verifying that I saw the invoice, etc. I believe the price is what it should have been, and there were no added fees, but does anyone think that means I missed something?
Finally: does anyone else think the auto headlights need too much darkness to turn on? Do any of you know of a fix, aside from some sort of darkened cloth over the sensor?
Thanks.
My 2011, built in May does not have any duct tape near the mufflers.
Maybe it's missing!
I do notice that the lights do not turn on as early as the Fusion I had before the Explorer when I pull into the garage, but I can't say if it is a big deal or not.
I can't quite decide whether you have a beef with Ford itself, with its latest incarnation of the Explorer as a crossover (or maybe the fact its no longer a truck chassis, traditional RWD-based 4WD system).....or maybe its just everything in general. My sense is the latter.
For years on this forum your tone has been one of negativity, "one-upsmanship" and much of the time....misinformation. Your never-ending conjecture and claims of "big business conspiracy against the consumer" have become so tiresome and really do detract from the spirit and purpose of this community--or at least my understanding thereof.
I'm not going to follow in the footsteps of others by asking "why" because it obviously doesn't matter, but maybe it's time for you to take your tired, old rhetoric and leave things be here. Go volunteer at a homeless shelter or soup kitchen, read to the elderly, help out at a local animal shelter....just do something constructive with your time.
Thank you.
Tim
There's usually a little triangle or something near the gas gauge indicating what side of the car the gas fill is on. I have to look at mine every time.
btw, the easy car is a Ford built Nissan.
I believe it has something to do with which side the exhaust goes on. Typically, the filler will be on the opposite side of the vehicle from the exhaust. IIRC, that's done for safety - keeps spilled gas off the hot exhaust.
Is it recommended to have cross bars if I am putting luggage on the roof? I am mostly concerned about damaging the roof if I do not use cross bars.
Is there a recommended weight limit on the roof without cross bars? I stumbled across a max limit of 165 pounds with the cross bars, I would assume the max weight limit (if any suggested) would be less than that without cross bars.
Any suggestions/advice? (I do not have the sun/moon roof)
Also, hard carrier vs. soft? I would only be using it once or twice a year, max.
My Thule cargo box is pretty big and i have the sunroof.
I had to remove the roof rail spacers for the sunroof to move the front cross bar all the way forward so the box wouldn't hit the sunroof from flexing due the air pressure.
I just didn't crack the sunroof open after that while the box was up there.
Also, buy a hard shell carrier.
My BIL had the hard shell and another person in the identical Explorer(prior generation) had a soft carrier.
They stopped for fuel at the same time and the other Explorer took 5 more gallons each stop. Basically, the soft topper ran out of fuel first every time.
1. SUV's, with their generally higher center of gravity, are statistically more prone to roll-over incidents/accidents than other passenger vehicles.
2. The Ford Explorer, in the past, had an unusual propensity for rollovers, so much so that the factory chose to under inflate (BAD idea, REALLY BAD IDEA) the tires as "compensation".
Adding more weight at the top will ALWAYS raise the propensity for rollovers, the higher that weight (on top of crossbars), the moreso.
The tire pressure wasn't compensation - it was for comfort. And without a defective tire it would not have been an issue.
Troll craigslist for a hard roof box. I bought one 3 years ago for $125, used it for 2 years and then sold it for $100 - all on craigslist.
Although I have a set of Yakima bars and attachments I am planning on getting the OEM Ford crossbars for my new Explorer.