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Richard, thanks for the link. I hadn't followed the redesign of the new Explorer, so I didn't realize that it shared the same platform as the Taurus.

Me, either. Thanks for the link.

The new Explorer looks great and I've had the opportunity to see it up close.

I agree - it does look like a better SUV than the one it is replacing. We have a 2005 XLT 4x4, and it's been a great vehicle for us (knocking on wood as I type). I picked it up 2 years ago with 26K miles, and have put on 45K miles since. I plan to drive it another 100K miles or so.

No V8, front wheel drive, same platform as the Taurus. :thumbsdown:

Maybe the new 5.0L will drop in? (YEah, right.) Don't know what to do about the FWD.

I think the Explorer (civilian) is essentially a crossover vehicle now and that is how it should be viewed. For anyone thinking it's going to be a tow vehicle...they are going to be seriously disappointed. Mark my words, this one will do well with the consumers.

I have the 4.0L V6 in my XLT, and it will only tow a small trailer. I would never consider hauling a car with my Explorer - it just wouldn't do the job. But I do agree that Ford should do well with this new SUV/crossover selling it to the masses.

It might do well with consumers, but I'll be shocked if it does well as a police vehicle; same goes for the Taurus.

"Purpose-built"....is a laugh.

I haven't quite figured that part either, Mike.

I think they are saying "purpose built" so they sound competitive with Carbon Motors...

Our Chief has now stated we are going to buy 6 to 8 CV's next year instead of the usual 3-4. We just going to garage them and put them on a warranty delay program. Our township has Ford certified mechanics so they will not even think of looking at Dodge or GM anytime soon. I imagine if by 2013 the Taurus has not proven itself we will switch manufactures...or just start buying more Expeditions.

Carbon doesn't even have a car to sell. They should be worrying about being competitive with the other OEMs who are offering RWD, V8 powered cars AND trucks.

I hope orders for the last of the CV double or even triple.