Ford Explorer Spied

[2o6]

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/23/spy-shots-next-gen-unibody-ford-explorer-mules-caught/


Are people really that big of blithering idiots on Autoblog? Clearly, this is a Chassis/Powertrain mule.

However, at the same time, it looks great, and could pass off as a Ford Product......it seems like Ford has the best mules when it comes to testing a car.

See link for copyrighted pictures.

[ifcar]

This mule is certainly better-looking than either the Flex or the Taurus X.

[2o6]

This mule is certainly better-looking than either the Flex or the Taurus X.

I can't post those pics, can I?

[ifcar]

I can't post those pics, can I?

If you could, do you think I would have removed them from your post?

Not only is there a potential copyright issue, but they're too big to see on the page anyway.

[SVT666]

http://www.autoblog.com/2008/10/23/spy-shots-next-gen-unibody-ford-explorer-mules-caught/


Are people really that big of blithering idiots on Autoblog? Clearly, this is a Chassis/Powertrain mule.

What are you blabbering on about?  They state exactly that.  They also state the mules are using Taurus X and Flex body panels.

[giant_mtb]

What are you blabbering on about?  They state exactly that.  They also state the mules are using Taurus X and Flex body panels.

He's just angry that it isn't the body panels of some tiny, ugly, Japanese crapbox that cover up that chassis.

[2o6]

What are you blabbering on about?  They state exactly that.  They also state the mules are using Taurus X and Flex body panels.

Look at the comments section.

He's just angry that it isn't the body panels of some tiny, ugly, Japanese crapbox that cover up that chassis.

Read my post.

[Eye of the Tiger]

I like the rims.

[Raza]

I like the Flex.

[MX793]

He's just angry that it isn't the body panels of some tiny, ugly, Japanese Chinese crapbox that cover up that chassis.

fixed

[2o6]

fixed

Thing is, the Chinese the Americans, so it's a moot point. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

Thing is, the Chinese the Americans, so it's a moot point. 

Got any of that Advil handy?

[2o6]

Got any of that Advil handy?

Think about it! The Chinese copy the Americans, so the body panels on this mule are Chinese copies of American cars!

[Eye of the Tiger]

Think about it! The Chinese copy the Americans, so the body panels on this mule are Chinese copies of American cars!

"the Chinese the Americans"

[2o6]

"the Chinese the Americans"

Sorry. Sometimes I forget to actually fully type out my thoughts.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Sorry. Sometimes I forget to actually fully type out my thoughts.

Perhaps it is for the best.

[S204STi]

Nick, your boost gauge is showing vaccuum.  You're "suckin'"

Just thought I'd point that out.

[Eye of the Tiger]

Nick, your boost gauge is showing vaccuum.  You're "suckin'"

Just thought I'd point that out.

It was just idling!!!!!     

[280Z Turbo]

It was just idling!!!!!     

That's not a very good idle.

My car idles at around 20" Hg. At lift throttle, it will be around 25" Hg.

[Eye of the Tiger]

That's not a very good idle.

My car idles at around 20" Hg. At lift throttle, it will be around 25" Hg.

PSI or "Hg? Because my gauge is PSI.

[280Z Turbo]

PSI or "Hg? Because my gauge is PSI.

No, your gauge measures vacuum in inches mercury. Just like any other gauge.

Check for b00st leaks.

[Eye of the Tiger]

No, your gauge measures vacuum in inches mercury. Just like any other gauge.

Check for b00st leaks.

Oh, I never noticed that it changed unitz.
You know, it's just that huge cam I got in there, nothing to worry about.

[Atomic]

This mule is certainly better-looking than either the Flex or the Taurus X.

i do not like the "x" and think fmc is going overboard with all of these suv's/crossovers. the vehicle shown above is nice, but they should reduce a couple of competing models and bring out smaller cars.