mackinaw Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 Normally, I would say you are correct. However, it's been plastered on every major auto site on the web and even the little ones too. Just go look at Car and Driver if you don't believe me. So anyone reading those, is getting there first glimpse or bits of info there and NOT through Ford itself. Which means that 1% of the population of this country knows of the new PUI Explorer. I found it interesting that the Detroit News, the Detroit Free Press, etc. made no mention of this new vehicle. Even Automotive News has nothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 When should the new Explorer be hitting the lots? Unless something has changed mid Q2 2019 with volume end of Q2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grbeck Posted June 13, 2018 Share Posted June 13, 2018 (edited) Someone complained the tail lights look the same. It's not the 50s or 60s, where buyers want goo goo, ga ga over annual style change. Ask any new SUV driver if they care about that, and it's who cares? Now it's "does it have Apple Car Play, etc.?" Maybe at a collector car auction, details like annual head/tail style identity will determine value, but not the new car market today. People don't expect comprehensive changes every year. But people who are turning in a leased vehicle, or trading after 5-6 years of ownership, do expect their new vehicle to look different from their old one. Edited June 13, 2018 by grbeck 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-dubz Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Toyota did the same thing with the Supra. They released photos of the race car version a while back, but still havent released the production version yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgts Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Looking back Ford atleast in the past 5 years had a toe-tag on Fusion and US Taurus because the type of vehicles was to be placed on CD6. We'll see a mainline Ford sedan but IMO think rwd/awd Subaru Outback Sedan or rwd/awd Regal Sportback as a one car Taurus/Fusion replacement. Focus unfortunately will come from and remain in China unless a last-minute deal is done with trade talks or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trader 10 Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 The 2019 Explorer will have a short production run. I believe production starts September 10th so about 5 months till CAP goes down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fuzzymoomoo Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 The 2019 Explorer will have a short production run. I believe production starts September 10th so about 5 months till CAP goes down. Seems thats the new norm for Ford, they did the same thing with the Focus at MAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zgxtreme Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 (edited) Ford is trying to get the cops thinking about something other than the passenger offset crash test. Key timing as agencies who have used primarily the Interceptor Sedans are in deep discussions as to what direction the fleets are going to go. Stay sedan and go Charger (which they will regret, hate mine) or jump to a utility with Ford (whom they are familiar with), Chevy (who will bankrupt the fleet budget) or Dodge (to keep the city mechanics occupied). We have a former Dodge Exec Running our city garage and making our purchasing decisions with his expert input so weve been stuck with Chargers for many, many years. With this news... our officer who is the designated fleet guy will be hearing my not so subtle whispers, suggestions, and pleas to get one of these to test. Edited June 15, 2018 by zgxtreme 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
630land Posted June 15, 2018 Share Posted June 15, 2018 People who lease want a new car and don't care about the tail lights. Look at all the look alike vehicles in rich suburbia. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twintornados Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 People who lease want a new car and don't care about the tail lights. Look at all the look alike vehicles in rich suburbia. . That is the same demographic that doesn't give two shits where it is built either... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSchicago Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 (edited) Strange they're announcing it now before the new Explorer. I guess that's why the powertrain details are so vague. Ram just announced a new Durango Police package. Probably wanted to get ahead of that announcement. Edited June 16, 2018 by LSchicago Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Ram just announced a new Durango Police package. Probably wanted to get ahead of that announcement. lol Thats cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Assimilator Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 People who lease want a new car and don't care about the tail lights. Look at all the look alike vehicles in rich suburbia. Actually, as a Leasee in "Rich Surburbia", regular updates are key to keeping people from switching to something else that's newer or different. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blwnsmoke Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 Ram just announced a new Durango Police package. Probably wanted to get ahead of that announcement. Ya, that is limited time.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpd80 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 LOL, why would you have a police package for a limited time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 LOL, why would you have a police package for a limited time..... Im pretty sure they did it once before too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2b2 Posted June 16, 2018 Share Posted June 16, 2018 LOL, why would you have a police package for a limited time..... All time is limited... ...ask not for whom... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Order guide came out today, 3.3L V6, 3.3L hybrid, 3.0L ecoboost. Order banks close early November for 2019 Explorer. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmc523 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Order guide came out today, 3.3L V6, 3.3L hybrid, 3.0L ecoboost. Order banks close early November for 2019 Explorer. Do you have it to post? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasonj80 Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Do you have it to post? Its on the fleet site, out of town and just have my phone so I cant do it from here. Last option on the bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 ice-capades should be able to post it shortly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sullynd Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Wonder how long the 3.5 will be around. Soon itll only be EB right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akirby Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 Wonder how long the 3.5 will be around. Soon itll only be EB right? It's already disappeared from the Edge. I don't think we'll see it in any new Transverse applications because of the water pump issues. RWD has already moved to 3.3L or EB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 ordering guides out today for the PI Explorer...all are AWD....although you guys most likely already knew that...REALLY excited about the Hybrid drivetrain...I wonder if it will filter over to the Consumer model.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deanh Posted June 29, 2018 Share Posted June 29, 2018 (edited) hopefully you guys can open this 2020 Police Interceptor Utility Order Guide.pdf Edited June 29, 2018 by Deanh 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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