2020 Ford Explorer to go RWD, get 400-hp ST version

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02-02-18, 07:43 AM

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yeah, the 3.5 is terrible in non-turbo form. Honestly the 2.7 ecoboost V6 that is standard in the F150 XL would be a perfect engine for it, especially if they put Fords new 10-speed auto behind (or next to) it.

That 10-speed, like with the new transverse-engine 9-speed, was jointly co-developed between Ford and GM for longitudinal RWD/4WD layouts. It will also be used in some RWD GM products.

02-02-18, 08:18 AM

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hmm... i wonder if the CHP will be getting upgrades

02-02-18, 10:13 AM

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I'm betting you are right, but i would bet its not called Aviator.

Lincoln needs to go back to names. Not just letters. Zephyr is good. Mercury got swallowed up by Lincoln too. FoMoCo still holds the rights to names like "Mariner", "Marauder" and "Mountaineer" as well.

Regardless of what it will be called, it'll replace the 3-row MKT.

Yeah it's good to see Lincoln returning to names, rather than alphabet soup.

02-02-18, 03:41 PM

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Are you an early prototype of the upcoming Explorer ST?

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02-04-18, 06:27 AM

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Why don't they offer the 3.0L turbo in the Navigator?

02-04-18, 08:10 PM

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Why don't they offer the 3.0L turbo in the Navigator?

Not enough torque. The 3.5L in the Navigator is 450hp and 510 lb-ft. Navigator is heavy in spite of the aluminum body and buyers expect a good towing capability.

02-05-18, 08:52 AM

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If, as speculated, this new platform is RWD-ready to help Ford win back North American police interceptor sales, can we expect a RWD replacement for the North American Taurus / Police Interceptor Sedan, in addition to a RWD replacement for the Explorer / Police Interceptor Utility?

02-05-18, 08:57 AM

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I'm going to wager this unnamed Lincoln is the return of the Lincoln Aviator.

I was at the Detroit Autoshow a few weeks back and a old buddy of mine who works for the Lincoln Brand whispered to me that the Aviator would be returning to the lineup after a long hiatus. It makes since for the brand since 3row Luxury crossover seem to be the hot seller right now.