2012 New Ford Explorer

**AG4** · October 21st, 2011 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by niky

AG4, you have a source for the curb weight? I have one at 2,200+, but looking at yours, might be that mine is European style curb weight, which includes the driver.

My source is Ford Canada since they also publish the curb weight in kg.

2012 Explorer Limited 4WD curb weight: 2,146 kg (4,731 lbs)
2011 Mazda CX-9 AWD curb weight: 2,062 kg

Both Mazda Philippines and Mazda Canada have the same data.
The Explorer is not sold in Europe, so I don't think they would add the 75 kg (68 kg driver + 7 kg of cargo) included by European Union manufacturers.

**niky** · October 21st, 2011 06:10 PM

Hm. So source may be in error.

**AG4** · October 21st, 2011 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by niky

Hm. So source may be in error.

Was it from Ford Philippines?
Maybe 2,200 kg is the weight when the fuel tank and other stuff are full? In roadtests the "as tested weight" is usually higher than the manufacturer's curb weight.

**niky** · October 22nd, 2011 01:12 PM

Car&Driver and a few others list the limited as 2,227 kg. Others list the V6 AWD at 2,120- 2,160. I think it depends on the trim level.

**blitz122805** · October 22nd, 2011 04:51 PM

Are the explorers sold in the Philippines assembled in Thailand?

**niky** · October 22nd, 2011 05:09 PM

Nope. US sourced.

**blitz122805** · October 22nd, 2011 05:19 PM

^ Oh okay. Thanks. All ford Vehicles or only for the Explorer?

**niky** · October 22nd, 2011 05:30 PM

The Explorer, Expedition and E150 come from the US, though I don't know if they're CBU or SKD. The Fiesta and Ranger come from Thailand. Some Focus assembly goes on here.

**wilver** · October 22nd, 2011 11:47 PM

Since the locally sold Explorer come from the US, I am concerned with the issues discussed in this forum-http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=152. Is there any assurance from Ford Philippines that these problems have already been rectified? This is the only thing holding me back from buying the new Ford Explorer. Sayang din yung free comprehensive insurance ng BPI!

**AG4** · October 23rd, 2011 10:34 AM

Originally Posted by wilver

Since the locally sold Explorer come from the US, I am concerned with the issues discussed in this forum-http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=152. Is there any assurance from Ford Philippines that these problems have already been rectified? This is the only thing holding me back from buying the new Ford Explorer. Sayang din yung free comprehensive insurance ng BPI!

The Explorer has been in production for 10 months, and 100,000 have already been sold in the US this year.
They've probably sorted things out by now.

**BornRacer** · October 26th, 2011 02:17 PM

FYI, news like this really makes me think twice about getting this explorer.
Ford falls, Chrysler jumps in Consumer Reports reliability survey

**Ry_Tower** · October 26th, 2011 06:09 PM

^ This would somehow hurt Ford re potential buyers.

**3ple4** · October 26th, 2011 10:26 PM

MyFord Touch pala ang main issue eh, kung kaya e d wag na lang masyado gamitin

**AG4** · October 26th, 2011 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by Ry_Tower

^ This would somehow hurt Ford re potential buyers.

The bugs (lag or possibility of freezing) of MyFord Touch seems to be software related.
These kinds of problems are usually fixed with a software upgrade.

**Ry_Tower** · October 27th, 2011 10:59 AM

Originally Posted by AG4

The bugs (lag or possibility of freezing) of MyFord Touch seems to be software related.
These kinds of problems are usually fixed with a software upgrade.

Sana nga, it is indeed a very good value for money car in its category and class. It would be a shame if reliability would be a problem.

**eggman** · October 27th, 2011 06:41 PM

CBU ang Explorer,Expedition and E150..Di sila SKD..

I hope maging stable na ang supply ng Explorer sa local market next year!

**fortallmighty** · October 27th, 2011 11:56 PM

plan to buy this but with the problems with electronics.. opted not to

**SiRbossR** · October 28th, 2011 12:27 PM

I saw glntVR's Explorer, if im not mistaken. i saw it at P'que. near Sm bicutan, sa may short cut going to Sucat. hehe. OT.

**weekdaywarrior** · October 28th, 2011 05:09 PM

it's not only the MyFordTouch. The more serious issues are the overheating/stalling and transmission problems in which Ford Philippines doesn't seem to be aware of. I have informed the agent about the issues and even gave him the forum site where the issues are extensively discussed in the hope that Ford Phils would confirm if the reported issues are already fixed in the locally released units.

i decided to hold on to my purchase pending their answer. though i have been informed that my unit will be available November of December on their second shipment.

my dilema is i do not know what else to consider in the same price category... any inputs from you guys?

**AG4** · October 28th, 2011 05:19 PM

Originally Posted by fortallmighty

plan to buy this but with the problems with electronics.. opted not to

Its a software issue that can be upgraded, they already did this before with the old Sync.
Its not an electronics problem.

Well nobody seems to care about it though since its still one of the best selling SUVs in its segment in the US.

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