2005Explorer Posted September 19, 2013 Author Share Posted September 19, 2013 OTOH, having a rubber mat in the back makes clean up a snap. Yes I'm always hauling something so the mat makes sense. Speaking of the cargo area the one thing I do miss is the separate window that opens in the tailgate. I had it on my older Explorers and on my Escape. It's a minor thing, but it's handy. I can understand why they got rid of it... More complex, more weight, more places to leak, more cost... Even though this does have the power lift gate option I do miss that separate window for throwing a few bags in the back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted September 19, 2013 Share Posted September 19, 2013 Yes I'm always hauling something so the mat makes sense. Speaking of the cargo area the one thing I do miss is the separate window that opens in the tailgate. I had it on my older Explorers and on my Escape. It's a minor thing, but it's handy. I can understand why they got rid of it... More complex, more weight, more places to leak, more cost... Even though this does have the power lift gate option I do miss that separate window for throwing a few bags in the back. Amen to that! We really do miss that on our Flex (we had an Escape before it). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 We already got hit with a big snowstorm today and I have to say even with the stock 20" Hankook tires this thing really moves through snow. The snow mode works well and you can watch it distribute power when you set the left information screen to Intelligent 4WD. In sand mode it is a 50-50 split which also works well to back out of the driveway in deep snow. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 OK, I'm jealous of the snow! It's 90 degrees here today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardJensen Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 We already got hit with a big snowstorm today and I have to say even with the stock 20" Hankook tires this thing really moves through snow. The snow mode works well and you can watch it distribute power when you set the left information screen to Intelligent 4WD. In sand mode it is a 50-50 split which also works well to back out of the driveway in deep snow. Oh yeah, you guys got just dumped on. Saw pics from Spearfish. People crying about the trees. Hey we got that in April. Doesn't kill near as many trees as you'd think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Oh yeah, you guys got just dumped on. Saw pics from Spearfish. People crying about the trees. Hey we got that in April. Doesn't kill near as many trees as you'd think. My bushes are all down to the ground, but they will spring right back up. It doesn't hurt the pines or spruce at all. They are made for it. I lost power for part of the day so the house was getting cold, but they got it back up about an hour ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobNoxious Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Congrats on the new Truck. We've owned 2 Explorers and they've been our favorites! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANTAUS Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 I just say a lil' black mail goes a long way to making a deal work to your benefit. Specially when you see him 260 miles away at Disney World and your like "hmm Hi, surprise seeing you here, and this pretty young lady on your arm who is not your wife is named____________?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stefsimmons Posted December 26, 2013 Share Posted December 26, 2013 congrats it will be a beautiful car Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Well, you picked the WORST color imaginable.... good job. Hope they gave you a killer deal. Besides that, how you like it so far? I'm torn on these... sometimes I love the new new look, sometimes it just befuddles me.... I think they probably look best in Black or Red Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverLS Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navlys32 Posted December 27, 2013 Share Posted December 27, 2013 The wife and I test drove a fully loaded limited explorer and I loved it, but my wife really wants an acadia denali and no matter how hard I try to convince her, she is set on the acadia. Seems to be more space in the acadia especially the third row so she thinks people will be more comfortable. The explorer has two buckets seats in the third row and the acadia has bench seating. oh well happy wife, happy life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosetang Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 The wife and I test drove a fully loaded limited explorer and I loved it, but my wife really wants an acadia denali and no matter how hard I try to convince her, she is set on the acadia. Seems to be more space in the acadia especially the third row so she thinks people will be more comfortable. The explorer has two buckets seats in the third row and the acadia has bench seating. oh well happy wife, happy life. My advice: Explorer and a Russian mail-order bride 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
probowler Posted December 28, 2013 Share Posted December 28, 2013 My advice: Explorer and a Russian mail-order bride Don't dismiss the natural beauty of the East... I suggest taking a buisness trip to Japan before you jump the gun here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted December 30, 2013 Author Share Posted December 30, 2013 (edited) Well, you picked the WORST color imaginable.... good job. Hope they gave you a killer deal. Besides that, how you like it so far? I'm torn on these... sometimes I love the new new look, sometimes it just befuddles me.... I think they probably look best in Black or Red Why did I pick the worst color imaginable? Isn't vehicle color personal preference anyhow? I might be alone, but I happen to like Sterling Grey. With that said, the vehicle has been great. Nothing has caused a return trip to the dealer yet with about 3,000 miles on it. If I had any complaints they would be that the Hankook tires aren't the best in snow, but I get by alright with 4WD and the lcd screens on each side of the speedometer have just went black a time or two while driving, but then seem to reset after about 30 seconds. I have found that the sand mode also works pretty well to get out of deep snow and it tows my utility trailer with a snowmobile on it up with much more confidence then my Escape did... especially on a snow covered or slushy road. Edited December 31, 2013 by 2005Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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