2012 New Ford Explorer

[spynz]

Does anyone of you considering to purchase ECU programmer for our EX? I saw SCT SF3 programmer for 2012 ford explorer.

[dragonexplorer]

I personally wouldn't touch the programming of the ECU for now. With all the electronics working for our EX, paranga nakakatakot. I read in the explorerforum na meron nag modify lang ng exhaust system and nag "DRONING" daw. I'd wait for another year or so in tweaking your ECU.

Just my two cents...:thumbup:

[spynz]

My plan for the EX is the intake, full exhaust and the tuner.

Here's the feature of SCT SF3 Power Tuner. Very Tempting...


BRAND NEW - SCT SF3 POWER TUNER
SCT PROGRAMMER PART NUMBER: 3015
SCT Power Tuner #3015 Fits 1996-2012 Ford Cars & Gas/Diesel Trucks
SF3 Ford Quick Overview

The SF3 Power Flash arrives Pre-Loaded with DYNO Proven tune files that INCREASE HORSEPOWER and TORQUE! Programming your vehicle with one of SCT's pre-loaded performance or fuel economy tune files is as easy as 1-2-3. Simply plug the OBDII connector into your vehicle's OBDII port, select the pre-loaded tune file using the simple to navigate menu and within minutes the SF3 programs your vehicle.

SF3 Ford Product Features

Increases Horsepower & Torque!
Stores 3 Custom Tunes
Huge Backlit LCD Display
High Speed Datalogging / Monitoring
Reads/Clears DTC Trouble Codes
Easy To Revert Back To Stock
USB Cable Included
Installs Very Easy & Quick



* Adjustable Options vary for each vehicle and are not available on all vehicles

Rear O2's Disabled
Disables the Rear O2s and eliminates CEL caused by rear O2 removal.

Fuel Injectors
Allows you to adjust for different sized fuel injectors.

CMCV Delete Plates
Allows you to disable the CMCV (Charge Motion Control Valve) in your vehicles PCM to prevent a Check Engine light and other issues associated with removing the CMCV plates in your vehicle.

Speed Limiter
Allows you to Remove, Increase or Decrease the vehicles speed limiter.

Idle Speed
Allows you to Increase or Decrease the vehicles idle speed.

Traction Control
Allows you to disable the vehicles Traction Control without using the button in the vehicle.

Spark Modification by RPM
Allows you to Add or Remove Timing by RPM Range. (0-2000)(2000-4000)(4000-8000)

WOT Fuel
Allows you to Add or Remove Fuel at Wide Open Throttle.

Shift Firmness Control
Allows you to change the transmissions shift pressure. Controls how firm the shifts will feel. * Vehicles with Automatic Transmissions ONLY

Axle Ratio
Allow you to set the axle ratio (gear ratio) to correct shift patterns and the speedometer on your vehicle.

Tire Size
Allows you to set the tire size to correct shift patterns and the speedometer on your vehicle.

Aftermarket Intake
Allows an aftermarket intake to be run on the vehicle without a Check Engine Light. For Intake Kits that require tuning, this will provide a selection of available intake kits.

Stores Stock Tune
Stores a true copy of your vehicle's stock file before programming. Used for warranty repairs and unlocking the programmer.

Supports Custom Tune
Supports and holds up to 3 custom tunes.

Fan Control
Lowers the Temperature at which the Fan turns on.

Idle Speed
Allows you to Increase or Decrease the vehicles idle speed.

Rev / RPM Limiter in Drive
Allows you to Remove, Increase or Decrease the vehicles Rev / RPM limiter in Drive

Rev / RPM Limiter Neutral
Allows you to Remove, Increase or Decrease the vehicles Rev / RPM limiter in Neutral

Speed Limiter
Allows you to Remove, Increase or Decrease the vehicles speed limiter.

[red_md]

Greetings mga sirs, we are considering getting a 2.0 ecoboost, to those who own 1, is the engine underpowered like if the car is loaded with passengers ? Which ford dealer is highly recommended? Thank you and more power!

[macsd]

Greetings mga sirs, we are considering getting a 2.0 ecoboost, to those who own 1, is the engine underpowered like if the car is loaded with passengers ? Which ford dealer is highly recommended? Thank you and more power!

Been with this thread almost from the start but i have not read anyone acquiring an ecoboost from the group. However, there were some comments along the way if you can back read. For the price vs features difference, i would suggest better get the limited. As shown on your question, hindi ka pa nabili, meron ka ng apprehension. And if you will back read, someone posted here the gas consumption comparison that there's not much difference.

[snoid_zero]

Greetings mga sirs, we are considering getting a 2.0 ecoboost, to those who own 1, is the engine underpowered like if the car is loaded with passengers ? Which ford dealer is highly recommended? Thank you and more power!

I think only Sir Niky had reviewed the 2.0 Ecoboost Explorer. wala atang owner nang 2.0 dito.

here's the Review: Ford Explorer 2.0L GTDi XLT AT with EcoBoost

[niky]

The Ecoboost has more down-low torque than the V6, so it's no more underpowered than the V6 is when loaded.

[red_md]

Thank u sir macsd,sir snoid_zero, and sir nilky for the replies....

[dragonexplorer]

TSB Exhaust Smell Update:

Followed up with Ford Laguna since the start of the year. At first, na order na daw 2 piyesa. Then, tumawag ako to follow up and it turned out na wala palang na order at all. I called again to follow up at ang sabi "FOR PROCESSING" pa ng parts. Nainis ako so I called Ford Philippines to let them know na parang pina ikot ikot ako ng mga tao doon. Lo and behold, inayos agad ng Ford Philippines last week and just today I got a call again from Ford Philippines na meron na daw parating na piyesa. Leila of Ford Philippines will update me once the parts are delivered to Ford Laguna.

When in doubt of your dealership service, it's a good thing Ford Philippines has a customer hotline to file any complaints.

[macsd]

TSB Exhaust Smell Update:

Followed up with Ford Laguna since the start of the year. At first, na order na daw 2 piyesa. Then, tumawag ako to follow up and it turned out na wala palang na order at all. I called again to follow up at ang sabi "FOR PROCESSING" pa ng parts. Nainis ako so I called Ford Philippines to let them know na parang pina ikot ikot ako ng mga tao doon. Lo and behold, inayos agad ng Ford Philippines last week and just today I got a call again from Ford Philippines na meron na daw parating na piyesa. Leila of Ford Philippines will update me once the parts are delivered to Ford Laguna.

When in doubt of your dealership service, it's a good thing Ford Philippines has a customer hotline to file any complaints.

That's right, Ford Phil Customer Service are very supportive & responsive. I used them everytime i have problem with the dealers.
Hope you got your exhasut done at the soonest so we can follow suit as well.

[NightRock]

Wag mo na pansinin yan AG4. We all know naman Ford now is a very different Ford from before. Even I didn't like Ford before. But I saw a lot of improvements and the company has really improved their operations. Heck I am a Ford stockholder as a result of being impressed of the business and I recently got a proxy to vote for directors. Don't worry Alan Mulally ako all the way!

Anyway just got back from the MIAS and its not quite the Explorer we wanted to see!

This one is exacly the same like mine..

[jonzjitsu]

Hi guys... I'm considering this beautiful SUV if the trailblazer won't push through because they don't have units(reserved since december).... How are your rides I'll be going to ford alabang later to check it out. Oo nga pala may pila din ba dito like chevy?

[foresterx]

Hi guys... I'm considering this beautiful SUV if the trailblazer won't push through because they don't have units(reserved since december).... How are your rides I'll be going to ford alabang later to check it out. Oo nga pala may pila din ba dito like chevy?

good luck getting one, the explorer limited has a much longer line compared to the trailblazer. i think explorer limited ata may pinaka mahaba na pila ngayon sa buong philippines.:bwahaha: it's worth the wait though.

[jonzjitsu]

nge hahaha thanks for the info but does this line go with the v6 as well?

[jonzjitsu]

ayaw na kasi namin ng monty, paj, fortuner... too common na but they're all good cars though.

[foresterx]

nge hahaha thanks for the info but does this line go with the v6 as well?

yes v6 talaga ang pila, yung sa ecoboost wala.:bwahaha:

[foresterx]

ayaw na kasi namin ng monty, paj, fortuner... too common na but they're all good cars though.

you can't really compare monty and fort to the explorer since they're in a totally different class. now pajero on the other hand can be compared to the explorer but the pajero is an old car but very reliable. truthfully if you don't need the ground clearance and the off-road capability of the pajero, the explorer is worlds apart to the pajero on all other aspects besides those 2. the direct competitor of the explorer is the cx-9 but the cx-9 is outdated compared to the explorer but the all new cx-9 is about to be released this year. have you considered the all new santa fe? it's a pretty great car and the closest to the explorer interms of all the fancy gadgets the explorer offers.

[niky]

The Santa Fe can't offer anywhere near as much space, though. But aside from that, the toys are nice. The only thing lacking, for me, with the TOTL Santa Fe is that the dashboard trim seems a bit... random... you've got beige, silver and gray and a splash of fake carbon-fiber accent. The color scheme of the lower-end variant is much better sorted, since it's carbon-fiber on black and gray.

[jonzjitsu]

you can't really compare monty and fort to the explorer since they're in a totally different class. now pajero on the other hand can be compared to the explorer but the pajero is an old car but very reliable. truthfully if you don't need the ground clearance and the off-road capability of the pajero, the explorer is worlds apart to the pajero on all other aspects besides those 2. the direct competitor of the explorer is the cx-9 but the cx-9 is outdated compared to the explorer but the all new cx-9 is about to be released this year. have you considered the all new santa fe? it's a pretty great car and the closest to the explorer interms of all the fancy gadgets the explorer offers.

Santa Fe is too small I'd rather by a car. Buti nalang I didn't go to ford... walang display... nabenta na din. As for eco boost 4x2 hangang 4 months... sa 4x4 3.5l 4-6 months by the time dumating common na din haha

[dragonexplorer]

Santa Fe is too small I'd rather by a car. Buti nalang I didn't go to ford... walang display... nabenta na din. As for eco boost 4x2 hangang 4 months... sa 4x4 3.5l 4-6 months by the time dumating common na din haha

I waited 4-6 months also for the Limited V6. Worth the wait I agree! Loving the ride comfort and the many features. For the price, it is really quite a value. People ask me, "but why FORD? Walang re-sale value yan." I just tell them, "it's a FOR KEEPS car so I never considered the re-sale value." Enjoy the moment of ownership rather than thinking far ahead into the future...

I digress...

By the way, if you are really willing to wait, then GO AND LINE UP FOR THE EXPLORER SPORT VERSION! It doesn't have the same many features as the Limited pero you get the twin turbo charged direct injection engine.... VROOM VROOM VROOM!