silvrsvt Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 The new RWD Explorer/Aviator launches next spring/summer. Ive heard May getting kicked around-is that when the plant goes down for retooling or that when production starts? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 https://www.blueovalforums.com/forums/index.php?app=core&module=attach§ion=attach&attach_id=16211 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted October 20, 2018 Author Share Posted October 20, 2018 Thanks-so they are basically going down early next year to retool then the Escape goes down after that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I noticed that CAP produced 29,000 Explorers last month, so it looks like Ford is already starting the inventory build up... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 20, 2018 Share Posted October 20, 2018 I noticed that CAP produced 29,000 Explorers last month, so it looks like Ford is already starting the inventory build up... Decker had said they were scheduled to go down for 4 months retooling in 2019 so that makes sense I wish he came around outside of the Employee section more often to confirm. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Thanks-so they are basically going down early next year to retool then the Escape goes down after that. I'll know when theyre gearing up to start Escape (and MKC/Corsair) production. We make the front floor pans for them here at MAP North Stamping. They've actually been building trials between shifts on Saturday/Sunday to teach the new robots. I believe theyre building parts for TT builds now but I'm not 100% sure on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackinaw Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I believe they're building parts for TT builds now but I'm not 100% sure on that. What's a TT build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 What's a TT build? Tool Tryout. It's the first phase of preproduction. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 The scale of the factory rebuilds going on over the next 12 months is quite a big deal. Makes me a little nervous because Ford has a history of launch fiascos and the scale we're dealing with here is unprecedented for them. I'm very curious to see how this is going to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 What's a TT build? Test Tickle? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazerdude20 Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Test Tickle? Youre confusing that with mayor Ford in Toronto. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoonerLS Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 (edited) What's a TT build?That's the new Audi they're building. Edited October 21, 2018 by SoonerLS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosheYehuda Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 any leads on what engine the explorer will have? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 Most likely the 2.3LEB and the 3.3L hybrid. Plus the 2.7LEB and/or the 3.5LEB. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MosheYehuda Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 will the 3.3 be in the 400 horsepower range Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 We don't know yet, I don't expect that to be published until next year closer to launch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted November 4, 2018 Share Posted November 4, 2018 (edited) will the 3.3 be in the 400 horsepower rangeThe 3.3 V6 is from the current F150 so no to 400 hpThe hybrid part is included in a the 10-speed auto unit Edited November 4, 2018 by jpd80 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silvrsvt Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 will the 3.3 be in the 400 horsepower range Maybe the Sport/ST with the 2.7L TT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 I think the 2.3LEB base is a lock as is I think the 3.5LEB for the Sport/ST and 3.3L for the HEV. The question is whether they’ll use the 2.7LEB for the Titaniums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 (edited) I thought the HEV was getting the 3.0EB like the Interceptor Or am I getting confused among the speculation? Edited November 5, 2018 by fuzzymoomoo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 What's a TT build? . I think they want me to test out the new Escape / Corsair?? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 12 hours ago, fuzzymoomoo said: I thought the HEV was getting the 3.0EB like the Interceptor Or am I getting confused among the speculation? I think the consensus was that Aviator gets the 3.0 PHEV and Explorer would just get the 3.3L HEV but I can’t remember if that was based on something tangible or just rampant speculation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 59 minutes ago, akirby said: I think the consensus was that Aviator gets the 3.0 PHEV and Explorer would just get the 3.3L HEV but I can’t remember if that was based on something tangible or just rampant speculation. Well, we saw those documents that talked about the PIU options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 It sounds like the PIU will offer a standard hybrid (presumably the 3.3L) and the optional 3.0L hybrid used in the police tests (for pursuit rated vehicles I presume). The question is whether the civilian Explorer will get the 3.0L hybrid or just the 3.3L. I'd like to see both but marketing may want to keep the 3.0L exclusive to Lincoln on the civilian side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 1 hour ago, akirby said: It sounds like the PIU will offer a standard hybrid (presumably the 3.3L) and the optional 3.0L hybrid used in the police tests (for pursuit rated vehicles I presume). The question is whether the civilian Explorer will get the 3.0L hybrid or just the 3.3L. I'd like to see both but marketing may want to keep the 3.0L exclusive to Lincoln on the civilian side. The PI and Regular Explorer will use just the 3.0L TT, no hybrid. Export Explorers however will also get the PIug-in option. The new Explorer is going to be sold around the world again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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