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For packaging on an EV, an IRS makes most sense. But, I would like to see IRS be standard on RWD and AWD models and the SRA be standard on 4x4's.
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47 minutes ago, J-150 said:
IMO, a GT500 engine should have been in a new Lightning.
How about they put it in the Raptor and a new Lightning. A Lightning with the GT500 engine, 10 speed auto & AWD would be a beast!
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2 hours ago, twintornados said:
The "old steel cabs" cost zip to continue to make.....costs were amortized years ago...same goes for E-Series cabs.
Makes you think that the E-Series cabs and 650/750 cabs may merge at some point into an all new cab that would work for both.
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21 hours ago, SoonerLS said:
I spent a decent amount of time in a Transit last year, including some time in the driver's seat. I'm also a big guy, and that cubby was a non-issue to me, too. I did actually use it, though, so it would've been wasted space if it weren't there. (ETA: I notice things like that when they're jabbing into my leg, and that cubby wasn't.)
I'm not sure about the cutaways, but we use the rear AC in our Transits to cool the equipment and equipment racks in the back.
What did you use the cubby for?
My comment about the rear AC controls was about the E-Series dash, which is cutaway only. But then someone said it's used in ambulances & buses, so that makes sense.
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On 3/6/2019 at 9:19 AM, HotRunrGuy said:
Anyone know if this is removable? Seems like it could really restrict knee/leg room in that area.
HRG
I've rented a couple of Transits lately including one that I put over 500 miles on. I didn't use this cubby nor was it in my way, and I'm pretty big guy.
On 3/5/2019 at 6:13 PM, blazerdude20 said:Man even the E-series got an updated interior today. Guess the old girl will be around for a while.
New steering wheel, gauges, and radio.
I see controls for a rear AC, which is weird for a cutaway. I also see buttons that indicates adaptive cruise control. That would be a nice option for a Class C motorhome.
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If this is correct (AWD, 10 speed auto, power sliding doors, etc.), that's pretty exciting. Hopefully it will get a higher trim level similar to the old "Chateau" in the E-Series with captains chairs, leather, etc.
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13 hours ago, akirby said:
Mach E on sale later this year? Say what?
Maybe it's easier to get EV's to market quicker because they don't have to certify emissions?
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On 2/4/2019 at 10:24 AM, Anthony said:
Still the best looking pickup in (modern) history (IMHO)
My 96 F150 was my favorite truck that I ever owned.
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3 hours ago, fordmantpw said:
Good point, but it'd be a royal PITA to work on!
Probably not. There’s usually a “dog house” with a removable cover. It’s easier than when it’s in a pickup.
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1 hour ago, fordmantpw said:
Ford does such a great job in the Class A gas category, I would love to see them in the Class A diesel pusher chassis. I think the 6.7L would be a great fit there.
With as quiet as the PSD is, it wouldn’t even have to be a pusher.
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27 minutes ago, twintornados said:
Well, it appears that Ford Transit Custom (midsize front wheel driven) and VW Transporter (midsize front wheel driven) will merge onto an updated Ford design moving forward. Neither of those vehicles are sold in the USA or Canada, but are available in Mexico, China and ROW markets. Similarly, the VW Kombi and Ford Transit Connect will merge onto a developing VW small chassis....Transit Connect IS sold in the USA while the Kombi is not.....as for Ranger and Aramok...sounds like we have just discovered what the "third unnamed model" to be built at Michigan Assembly will be.
A "city" van could be electric, which would make sense if VW is taking the lead on it. Maybe we'll see a Ford version of this to replace the TC.
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49 minutes ago, Sevensecondsuv said:
I'm fine with the dct for this model. Like others have said, if you want to row your own, just buy a GT and add boost. Would have really loved a 427 or 429 inch version of the 7.x though. The 5.2L certainly promises to be the fastest mustang yet and will hold it's own with the competition, but it still seems like a bit of a half-measure compared to what a new big block could/would have been.
Let's save the 7.3L big block for the Ford Racing Cobra Jet version.
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40 minutes ago, Sevensecondsuv said:
It's certainly possible due to twice as many gears and it shifts faster than I can with the clunker M5OD, but there's still no reason the 2.7 couldn't be offered. The engineering and parts are already there since the 3.0 is identical besides displacement.
I guess I'm just kinda surprised there's no engine option until you get to the highest trims. Seems odd for a high volume model in the upper half of the Ford lineup.
It probably costs the same to make the 2.7 and 3.0 which is probably why the 2.7 is not offered. I wouldn't be surprised to see the 3.0EB replace the 3.5EB and the 2.3EB replace the 2.7EB in the F150. Of course they'll keep the 3.5EB HO for the Raptor, Limited, etc.
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16 hours ago, Sevensecondsuv said:
I meant I want the 3.0L ecoboost. I realize 2.3eb or 3.5 atmo is plenty for most people, but I really like as much engine as possible. At the same time I don't need or want to pay for awd or high trim.
There's also the issue of V6s being fundamentally smoother than inline 4s. Not that the 2.3eb has any NVH problems, just that the 3.0eb will be even smoother in the same vehicle.
I am willing to bet you a pint of your favorite beer that the 2.3EB in a RWD Explorer will have similar performance numbers to the 3.5EB in the current AWD Explorer Sport. Look at the performance of the 2.3EB in the 2018 Mustangs, it's amazing.
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10 hours ago, Sevensecondsuv said:
So there's no V6 available on the 2wd ones at all? I've got nothing against ecoboost, just prefer the smoother V6 engine type and more power is always better.
Unfortunately that might be a deal killer for me.
We have the 2.3L EB in our 2017 Explorer and it's a great engine. I much prefer it to the V6. Test drive one, it may surprise you.
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1 hour ago, LSchicago said:
Thunderbird should be a larger 4 seater. The 2 seat birds never sold well, even the retro birds. Being that the Mustang is 2 doors, the Tbird should be 4, preferably with Suicide or "coach" doors. Keep the Mustang drivelines intact, and you have a winning sedan.
Personally, I would like to see the name "Torino" attached to the vehicle that you just described.
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22 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said:
Because they replace the dies every new model year. They do wear out after all.
And I am glad they do, selling perishable tooling pays my bills.
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3 hours ago, fordmantpw said:
Bowing at the Texas State Fair in September 2019. Maybe @NLPRacing can show up and get us some good photos!
That'll give me a good reason to go next year, I skipped it this year.
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1 hour ago, jpd80 said:
Hi ausrutherford, great to see you back.:)
So just adding to your thought of a Bronco pick up (Ford Gladiator?), thats a great idea and I hope Ford is watching and listening to Jeep Wrangler...
Instead of a CD6 Explorer Sport Trac, what about another Lincoln, a Crew Cab truck based on CD6 Aviator as a way of adding divergent product?
A Lincoln Aviator based truck would be cool too.
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26 minutes ago, akirby said:
A CD6 sport trac would essentially be the same size and configuration as a Ranger Supercrew with the same drivetrains and probably the same performance and fuel economy at a higher price. Why bother?
The smaller C2 based unibody pickup should offer much better mpg and a lower price.
25 minutes ago, akirby said:But I don't think it would have a much better ride or get better mpg or a better interior than a Ranger Lariat Supercrew.
The CD6 Explorer has HEV and PHEV options as well as the 3.0EB. I'm willing to bet a pint of your favorite beer that the CD6 Explorer will have a much better ride than the Ranger and the Limited interior will be much nicer than the Lariat.
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29 minutes ago, akirby said:
But the old Sport Trac was BOF not unibody.
What would it buy you over a new Ranger supercrew?
I understand the old Sport Trac was BOF, but it had IRS and was very different from any other BOF trucks. A new Explorer based truck would have many more powertrain choices, should ride & handle better, be wider and easier to get in & out of than the Ranger. People that are buying Ridgelines are doing so because they want an SUV/Minivan with a bed and would have no interest in a Ranger or F150. There are going to be new unibody trucks coming to market and I think Ford could set the standard with the rumored C2 based Courier and an Explorer based Sport Trac. I know personally that I would replace my Fusion Sport with a Sport Trac ST but I would never consider a Ranger (FWIW - I love the Ranger and think it'll do great, it's just not for me).
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Now that the Explorer is back on a RWD based chassis, would a new Sport Trac make sense? Something for people who want truck like features, but not an actual truck. Honda's latest Ridgeline has been selling at a rate of about 35,000 per year and there will be unibody-SUV based trucks from Hyundai, Kia & VW in the near future. With Ford's powertrain choices & hybrid options, I think it would do well and. And I don't think it would cannibalize F150 or Ranger sales either as it would be a truck alternative. An ST version would be a lot of fun to drive, might even make a great Lightning.
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10 hours ago, SoonerLS said:
Transit Connect?
6 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said:Hasn't moved to the new C2 platform yet.
When the TC moves to C2, I hope it gets AWD and the 2.0EB as an option.
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3 hours ago, twintornados said:
The only issue with that is then you'd have to open the front door first to then be able to open the rear doors...Can the B-Max even open the rear sliders without opening the front doors? Both doors, when closed, make up the "B" pillar for side impact protection due to re-enforcement of the rear edge of the front door and front edge of the rear slider and latches in the roof and floor.
The doors on the B-Max can open independently. Ford also has a patent for a trackless sliding door. They could use that on any four door vehicle to give it the look of suicide doors when closed and have both the doors "slide" open with no B pillar. Make the doors powered sliders and that would be really trick.
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Ford CEO says the company 'overestimated' self-driving cars
in Ford Motor Company Discussion Forum
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I think what they are learning in their AV programs will trickle down into features. I just want adaptive cruise control that will let me take mu hands off the wheel, change lanes when I put on the blinker and come to stop at red lights & stop signs. If that evolves into a fully AV, then even better.