2012 New Ford Explorer

[3ple4]

thanks 3ple4 for your post, kanina sinilip ko ilailim ng engine, natangal din pala yun air vent cover, 2 nuts 1 yun natangal, kaya pala may maririnig ako na tumutunong pag lumiliko pa-akyat ng parking. yun pala yun, buti nalang nabasa ko post mo. duda ko is nung nag pa pms ako sa ford manila last week,

Baka di maayos yung pagkakabalik. Baka ganyan din yung sa akin, after ko magpa-PMS two weeks ago sa Ford Global.

Tagal mong nawala dito sa forum ah. Kamusta yung problema ng Explo mo sa dashboard ba yun? Yung may rattling sound. Naayos na ba?

[apple5]

Baka di maayos yung pagkakabalik. Baka ganyan din yung sa akin, after ko magpa-PMS two weeks ago sa Ford Global.

Tagal mong nawala dito sa forum ah. Kamusta yung problema ng Explo mo sa dashboard ba yun? Yung may rattling sound. Naayos na ba?

kaya nga,baka di lang nabalik ng maayos, or di kaya pag sumayad sa hamps? so far ok naman yun explorer ko last ko pinagawa yun sa hinges ng 4 na door, parang tumutunong if open and closed, napalitan. does any one on this forum na nagkapag experience nito?

[trup]

Hit the speed limiter today multiple times. Nice!



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Sir where and what speed?

[dragonexplorer]

Best FC I clocked is 7.85 kms/liter after covering the south (Daang Maharlika, SLEX and SKYWAY) then up to via NLEX, SCTEX and local highways Moncada, Tarlac. After filling a full tank in Moncada, Tarlac, I burned 1/4 tank of gasoline using Caltex Gold to reach Baguio (combination of flat and uphill). I guess my foot is a lil heavy on the get-go hehe! Anyhow, the EX's V6 is not as thirsty as I thought it would be. I think I can still get better FC after my first PMS.

By the way, the Intelligent 4WD is AWESOME going up Baguio via Marcos Highway! You can see from the console how the 4WD system distributes power when going up hill.

Mod update: I received and installed the rear bumper protector I got online from amazon.com. Workmanship is so-so. You can see some blemishes on the guard, but overall it does serve the purpose =)

[ano727]

I tried using that four wheel animation on the MFD. Very informative. I can tell now when all wheels are powered or just when the front two are. Also how much percentage of the power is going to the wheels.

This car really is serving me well.

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How does your new Ford Explorer compare to your previous CX9 in terms of FC (city/highway/mixed)?

Also, do you notice if Explorer has increased fuel consumption when 4WD is activated vs running on 4x2?

Thanks.

[3ple4]

Mod update: I received and installed the rear bumper protector I got online from amazon.com. Workmanship is so-so. You can see some blemishes on the guard, but overall it does serve the purpose =)

Magkano total bill (everything included) mo sa bumper protector?

[dragonexplorer]

Magkano total bill (everything included) mo sa bumper protector?

From amazon.com, the rear bumper protector including shipping to myshoppingbox.com was $83.98 + air shipping to Philippines by myshopping.com was $23.96 for a total of $107.94.

The rear bumper protector I bought is the same as spynz. Meron siyang pictures here I believe.

[dragonexplorer]

I think for City driving it is modestly better but not by much (Im getting about 4.7 - 5km/liter vs my old 4 -4.5km/liter in the CX9). Highway it is noticeably better. But for fuel economy i stick to my honda jazz anyway hehe. Speed wise they are roughly the same (depends on how brave you are with cars this big) and with the same speed limiter to set to 180 kph.

Cant really notice FC when 4WD is activated as its a real time system. Good thing here though is you can control the 4WD mode thru the knob in the armrest. I noticed that in highway driving though that its mostly the front wheels that are given power (based on the MFD display).

You are absolutely right! The Power Transfer Unit or PTU is only activated upon demand. Once you try to overtake or you are driving uphill, the PTU activates and then sends more power to the rear axle. You can see how much by the graph in the console or left MFD. Fuel economy decreases as more fuel is burned by the power demand. By how much, I'd estimate a decrease of 10-15%.

[snoid_zero]

had my 10k pms last week at ford global and they had no idea about the TSB yet. they told me they'll contact me once they hear about it.

eto pala yong TSB for the burnt smell from the explorer forum

Be Sure to read the very bottom of this post. Only to be conducted by an authorized Ford Dealer. The info below is just that, Information on the repair.

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles may exhibit an exhaust odor in the vehicle with the auxiliary climate control system on. Customers may indicate the odor smells like sulfur.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-19.
2. Replace the left side rear air extractor. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 - Article 12-12-4

3. Open the liftgate and install a new drain valve in each of the two (2) drain holes on the left and right side of the liftgate.
(Figure 2)

Figure 2 - Article 12-12-4

4. Raise vehicle on hoist. Refer to WSM, Section 100-02.
5. Lower and support rear section of the exhaust system.
6. Clean areas on underside of vehicle where seam sealer will be applied. (Figures 3-5)

Figure 3 - Article 12-12-4

Figure 4 - Article 12-12-4

Figure 5 - Article 12-12-4

7. Cover exhaust system and auxiliary climate control drain.
8. Apply generous amount of Motorcraft® Seam Sealer to rear horizontal sheet metal lap joints on left and right sides of the vehicle, and the rear sheet metal overlap flange across the rear of the vehicle. (Figures 3-5)
9. Spray generous amount of 3M™ Rubberized Undercoating around auxiliary air conditioning lines and seam sealer areas. (Figure 6)

Figure 6 - Article 12-12-4

10. Install the rear exhaust system.
11. Install rear bumper cover. Refer to WSM, Section 501-19
12. Install the left hand and right hand rear fender mouldings. Refer to WSM, Section 501-08.
13. Apply masking tape around the outer edge of the rear fender mouldings to protect the vehicle from damage.

Obtain Parts Locally Part Number Part Name088823M™ Rubberized Undercoating™

PART NUMBERPART NAMEBB5Z-61280B62-ADual Rate Air ExtractorBB5Z-7829164-AAWheel Lip Moulding Right HandBB5Z-7829165-AAWheel Lip Moulding Left Hand4M8Z-54280B62-AValve Assembly Auto DrainTA-2Motorcraft® Seam sealer

The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

Copyright © 2012 Ford Motor Company

[bongiss]

mga sir. i am planning to by explorer, everest or trailblazer? any pros and cons? thanks.. :D

[dragonexplorer]

mga sir. i am planning to by explorer, everest or trailblazer? any pros and cons? thanks.. :D

Cannot really compare Explorer to Everest and Trailblazer, because of the features Explorer has to offer. But you can definitely compare between Everest and Trailblazer.

If you don't mind paying the higher price tag of Explorer and fuel prices tho, then I'd definitely recommend the Explorer.

Na consider ko din yung Trailblazer before the Explorer. Na sold lang ako sa Explorer because of its safety features. Baby carrier kasi itong EX namin.

Now, between the Everest and Trailblazer, I'd go for the Trailblazer because of the better ride comfort. IT uses a 5 multilink rear suspension. The 2.8 VGT of the Trailblazer should more than suffice for everyday use and even good for ovetaking in rural highways.

Hope this helps hehe!

[dragonexplorer]

Exhaust in Cabin Update:

Only 2 of the 5 parts have been ordered. The 3 remaining parts are still on process for ordering. Will try to elevate to Ford Philippines if still delayed by next week.

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Exhaust in Cabin Update:

Only 2 of the 5 parts have been ordered. The 3 remaining parts are still on process for ordering. Will try to elevate to Ford Philippines if still delayed by next week.

[foresterx]

go with the tow hitch so you wouldn't have to worry about hitting anything. never was a fan of bike racks mounted on the roof, personally i think it's dangerous.

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go with the tow hitch so you wouldn't have to worry about hitting anything. never was a fan of bike racks mounted on the roof, personally i think it's dangerous.

[renzo_d10]

^ And it's too flashy to have bicycles standing up on your roof. Tingin ko mahuhulog siya anytime

*EQ: I vote for the tow hitch too. It adds to the overall gwapo look pa sa Explorer.

Nice garage & house too btw.

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^ And it's too flashy to have bicycles standing up on your roof. Tingin ko mahuhulog siya anytime

*EQ: I vote for the tow hitch too. It adds to the overall gwapo look pa sa Explorer.

Nice garage & house too btw.

[siRmai]

Hay... One of my dream SUV's

[Starex_Gold]

Tow hitch din vote ko. Medyo mahirap pag nasa roof, in case something happens *knock on wood*, sa sunroof mo babagsak yun bike. Laking gastos niyan.

BTW, nice house, garage and cars

[3ple4]

to those who use the voice commands, what is the voice command to turn the REAR aircondition on ?

Good question... been using voice commands mainly for switching radio stations and turning on/off plus changing temperature of aircon only. Hindi ko naisip yung sa Rear aircon hehe!

What about a bike hitch rack?

Ford Philippines | Explorer Exterior Accessories

[3ple4]

Thanks SG and 3ple4. I like the link you posted. Will try to get the 2 bike hitch rack from them! Very helpful. Those Side window deflectors look good too!!!!! But I quit smoking already so no use hehehe. unless i start again LOL.

Last December, walang stock ng window deflectors ang planta ng Ford. Ford Global told me I'd have to wait for about a month. Maybe this month may stock na sila, I haven't called them yet kasi ang mahal. They quoted me 6,200 for the deflectors.

I think dragonexplorer got his in Ford EDSA (or Alabang) for only 5,500 ata. Meaning mas mataas magpatong ang Autohub Group

[dragonexplorer]

Last December, walang stock ng window deflectors ang planta ng Ford. Ford Global told me I'd have to wait for about a month. Maybe this month may stock na sila, I haven't called them yet kasi ang mahal. They quoted me 6,200 for the deflectors.

I think dragonexplorer got his in Ford EDSA (or Alabang) for only 5,500 ata. Meaning mas mataas magpatong ang Autohub Group

Yup, got my set from FORD EDSA for P5,500 without installation. I had installed it by trustworthy all around fabricator guy na lang hehe! You should try calling FORD EDSA. Mabilis silang maka order ng mga accessories. I remember calling Autohub before and ang sabi sakin: "wala pa daw silang part number noon" even if I was already telling the guy I spoke to na meron ako. Sorry bad experience lang talaga ako with Autohub ever since.

[dragonexplorer]

Thanks SG and 3ple4. I like the link you posted. Will try to get the 2 bike hitch rack from them! Very helpful. Those Side window deflectors look good too!!!!! But I quit smoking already so no use hehehe. unless i start again LOL.

I too have already quit smoking since I got married. Pero I have to say that the deflectors proved to be useful after our EX sucked in unwanted exhaust smell after overtaking multiple cars or just after hard acceleration. Unwanted smell gone after a few seconds of opening the windows at deflector level.