akirby Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 This would likely become the Lincoln version. But that is apparently a few years away. With RWD. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 This would likely become the Lincoln version. But that is apparently a few years away. With RWD. :) I hope you didn't just mention a RWD "Explorer"... Oh no... Here we go! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Just seeing if Richard is awake yet..... 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 After seeing more pictures of it from different angles, I like it better now than that initial shot we saw. Again, I agree, and was just going to post the same thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-S Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I really like it. I see they put real buttons on the center stack too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I really like it. I see they put real buttons on the center stack too. That's happening across the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 That's happening across the board. Good. I feel more comfortable using real buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 It will really help for climate control for folks who just have to fiddle with the controls instead of using the auto temp control. My 2013 Titanium Fusion has the touch control for the moonroof (changed a few months later to real buttons). It's cool but it's hard to tell if you've activated it or not - you just have to wait and see what it does. I'd rather have buttons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZanatWork Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Given the (somewhat) shared Volvo bones and everything...I think it's fair to say that the Freestyle grew up! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzcat Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Well a Sport is low $50k with all options so figure a 2-3k premium.. getting expensive!! We have been through this before... The current Explorer is significantly cheaper than the first gen once you adjusted for inflation. The original Eddie Bauer model from 1986 is priced way above where Limited is today. The New Platinum model is roughly the same price wise as the Eddie Bauer was but with tons more feature and much more power. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Given the (somewhat) shared Volvo bones and everything...I think it's fair to say that the Freestyle grew up! That was my first thought as well! You can definitely see the similarities, but the Explorer looks much more sophisticated. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Seems like Ford regressed on the styling on it, I'm not sure what to think of the grill on it..not sure if I like it or not...it reminds me alot of the 2002 Explorer (then again that isn't a bad thing since that was one of the best looking Explorers ever made) I'll have to send it over to the wife and see if she likes it...she likes boxy CUV's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordowner Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The 2015 looks great. When I saw the camoed 2015 Explorer pics I posted it looked like a Freestyle, but looking at the actual 2015 Explorer vs. the Freestyle is just Exhibit #1 at how much better Ford's Car Designs have gotten. Its like the difference between a Range Rover and one of those black market Chinese Knockoffs http://www.leftlanenews.com/photos/jac-4r3-picture-2.html or a KIA ....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 It is about time they took that 2.0L out of the Explorer ! It was a RIDICULOUS idea, only implemented to satisfy a promise that Ford management made before the uni-body Explorer was launched. I'm guess they did not know at the time how much of a PIG (over-weight) the new vehicle would be ! I can't wait until that put that vehicle on a SERIOUS diet ! The 2.0L was a EU designed engine, which is considered the "center of excellence" for 4 cylinder engines.. I wonder how much the US engineers, especially those from the Mustang group, influenced the 2.3L ? A big departure for any of the other current 4 cylinder engines. or maybe someone at ford was reading comments from certain BON members....the 2.0 was just a mistake, plain and simple, its fine in the Edge, the Explorers additional curbweight KILLED it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 The 2016 looks great. When I saw the camoed 2016 Explorer pics I posted it looked like a Freestyle, but looking at the actual 2016 Explorer vs. the Freestyle is just Exhibit #1 at how much better Ford's Car Designs have gotten. Its like the difference between a Range Rover and one of those black market Chinese Knockoffs http://www.leftlanenews.com/photos/jac-4r3-picture-2.html or a KIA ....... FTFY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2005Explorer Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) That was my first thought as well! You can definitely see the similarities, but the Explorer looks much more sophisticated. Not just more sophisticated, but a much tougher looking vehicle that looks like an SUV and not a station wagon. Of course if you really look at how the Explorer is engineered underneath it not only has more ground clearance then the Freestyle, but it is quite a bit more robust. They actually made quite a few durability changes when it became the Explorer. Edited November 19, 2014 by 2005Explorer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Not just more sophisticated, but a much tougher looking vehicle that looks like an SUV and not a station wagon. Of course if you really look at how the Explorer is engineered underneath it not only has more ground clearance then the Freestyle, but it is quite a bit more robust. They actually made quite a few durability changes when it became the Explorer. Oh definitely, they are not even close to the same vehicle. Same platform? Sure, but there are a lot of changes to make it more SUV than wagon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danglin Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Nope, they took it down. I did get to read it before it went down. Summary: 1) New Platinum with 3.5L EB 2) New LED headlights (maybe only on Platinum) 3) Blue Oval on Platinum is not blue (not sure if just platinum or other models as well) 4) 2.3L EB now available Press release says LED (low beam) headlights on base model are standard... Edited November 19, 2014 by danglin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Press release says LED headlights on all trim levels... Yeah, I was going by memory and couldn't remember. Also, the blue oval is only not blue on the steering wheel, which is not what the original article I read said. Oh well, I was close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Yeah, I was going by memory and couldn't remember. Also, the blue oval is only not blue on the steering wheel, which is not what the original article I read said. Oh well, I was close. I don't understand why they are removing the blue on the steering wheel. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fordmantpw Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I don't understand why they are removing the blue on the steering wheel. Supposedly to let the customer know that they are driving something different or more upscale. I get it, kinda, and it does fit with the style of the interior on the Platinum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 (edited) Ford sure is getting its money's worth on the "Freestyle" platform, that some said was a "flop" and "should be dropped right away", back in the day on here. And, it keeps the Chicago Plant running. Edited November 19, 2014 by 630land Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpvbs Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Does the cop version get these updates as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 Cop version gets LED headlights. They were tested earlier this year for all the upfit treament. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHV 16V Posted November 19, 2014 Share Posted November 19, 2014 I don't understand why they are removing the blue on the steering wheel. I'll admit, it's nit-picky and dumb on my part, but that is literally the one thing I can find fault with in the entire update. To not have a BLUE oval Ford emblem just seems sacrilegious. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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