NLPRacing Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 In December 2010 I spoke with the Explorer Marketing Manager and he said the plan was the 3.5 EcoBoost for the 2013 MY. At this point, I'm not sure if anything has changed, but dealers can't get enough of EcoBoost F150's and Explorer is selling well without it. I would not be surprised to see a delay until supply improves or demand for Explorer wanes a bit. The 2013 Explorers are already out. Hopefully the 2014 Explorer gets it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capstepchild Posted April 4, 2012 Share Posted April 4, 2012 The 2013 Explorers are already out. Hopefully the 2014 Explorer gets it. it's called the explorer sport be out at summer time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueBlueCajun Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) I was searching around the internet and came up this this webpage saying there might be a ford explorer sho in the works? I think it would be awesome to have a sports crossover similar to the srt jeep with the 3.5L ecoboost. Does anyone have any info on this? The Explorer will never be similiar to the SRT Jeep even with the Ecoboost. Too much hp being put out by Jeep. Now if they put the Boss 5.0L in the Explorer, I would put it ahead of the Jeep just because of the bells and whistles that would be in the Explorer. My friend has the Explorer Limited with the bells and whistles and I like it more than the SRT Jeep's interior. Edited May 7, 2012 by TrueBlueCajun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tri_guy Posted May 7, 2012 Share Posted May 7, 2012 I agree the SHO nameplate has a good ring to it. But think hving two badges both indicating performance versions can get tricky. Just my $.02 I would say anything coming out of Ford as a perfoamnce model should stick with SVT but keep the Tauraus as SHO as it has always been. theres something to be said for legacy names. But one badge is just as good as the other, what matters is what the badge is on right :-) I cant wait to see the Specs for it. I wonder if they will go the route of the Raptor and make it an offroad version or more of a sleeper for the streets. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck Guy Posted May 24, 2012 Share Posted May 24, 2012 it's called the explorer sport be out at summer time Order bank opens up June 6th for the 2013 Explorer Sport - 350 hp / 350 lb.-ft. 3.5-liter EcoBoostNo indication of an off-road suspension like the Raptor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrelmike Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Has anyone seen the new explorer sport? Doesn't have the sho moniker but it's basically what your looking for 3.5l ecoboost awd. I checked it out on Ford's website and built one. It starts out at 40k and w/ options gets up to about 50. It only has 4 color options and has black trim and grille, unique 20" wheels and explorer written across the hood similar to the 13 flex. It also has some unique interior options. I have a 2013 flex w/ ecoboost been driving for little over a month now a loving every mile. It's funny how fast this nearly 5,000 pound tank gets moving! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbone Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 That would be awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 That would be awesome! I see you discovered the 10 post tracking rule...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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