2012 New Ford Explorer

[dragonexplorer]

After several mishaps on the third row seat switches, I've finally decided to fabricate a cover. Here's what it looks like:

[foresterx]

I have to be dreaming within a dream to be able to buy those lol.

Maybe the new diesel grand Cherokee but I am sure that's more than 3m which is out of my league.

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cherokee srt8 kayang kaya mo yon bro, instead of buying a couple of cars/suvs then get the srt8. fast, handles really well, comfortable and huge. kung baga pang all around na. 4-5M ata yung srt8 na jeep.

[foresterx]

di sa akin yon bro, sa kapatid ko yung c63 tapos s550 sa tatay ko. yung x5m hati kami ng tatay ko.:bwahaha: at sa states yon where most cars are almost half off compared to prices of cars out here.

[3ple4]

Good thinking dragonexplorer. I had a few mishaps myself with that exposed switch. Saan mo pinagawa yan? Wala akong kakilalang plastic fabricator pero metal fabricator meron hehe

[dragonexplorer]

Good thinking dragonexplorer. I had a few mishaps myself with that exposed switch. Saan mo pinagawa yan? Wala akong kakilalang plastic fabricator pero metal fabricator meron hehe

Meron akong tao sa shop na magaling magfabricate ng mga stainless items. Ginamit lang namin mga retasong stainless then pina pinturahan ko ng spray paint flat.

[3ple4]

Meron akong tao sa shop na magaling magfabricate ng mga stainless items. Ginamit lang namin mga retasong stainless then pina pinturahan ko ng spray paint flat.

Ayos! Sa picture, akala ko plastic din. Stainless pala

Saw a red 2013 Explorer today. I guess yan yung cherry red?! But the mags are still the same as ours, yung "megatron look", akala ko nagpalit na ng mags, di pa pala. I assumed it was the 2013 model coz I looked at the side mirrors at wala yung small mirror sa upper left side ng left side mirror.

[AG4]

I think the 2.0 Ecoboost will be discontinued when the new Escape hits the show room.

If that is the case, I don't think it will happen anytime soon since there hasn't been any regional news about the ASEAN production or ASEAN debut of the all-new Escape/Kuga. Next year perhaps?

It was confirmed in Bangkok last year that the next new Ford to be assembled in Thailand after the new Focus will be the Fiesta-based EcoSport, the baby brother of the Escape.
EcoSport spy photo from Thailand

[dragonexplorer]

Just dropped off my EX for TSB 12-12-4 "EXPLORER EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN". I hope this will help eliminate the smell completely or if not reduce the smell dramatically. Noticed the smell even at low RPM running at 40-50kph. Good thing I was driving alone. I'll keep you guys posted when I get the EX back next week.

[3ple4]

Meron akong tao sa shop na magaling magfabricate ng mga stainless items. Ginamit lang namin mga retasong stainless then pina pinturahan ko ng spray paint flat.

Naka-Mighty Bond lang ba yung cover sa plastic moldong para dumikit? Pwede kayang i-bolt? Magpapagawa na din ako sa friend ko na may-ari ng isang machine shop. Sisiw lang daw

Nag-cameo appearance ang Explorer sa Juan Dela Cruz. Yung pag auto fold ng 3rd row, doon nakatago yung mga baril haha! Ibang klase talaga mag-isip ang Pinoy. Instead of paying extra for a customized set up on a hidden gun compartment, Explorer na lang ang ginamit

[dragonexplorer]

Naka-Mighty Bond lang ba yung cover sa plastic moldong para dumikit? Pwede kayang i-bolt? Magpapagawa na din ako sa friend ko na may-ari ng isang machine shop. Sisiw lang daw

Nag-cameo appearance ang Explorer sa Juan Dela Cruz. Yung pag auto fold ng 3rd row, doon nakatago yung mga baril haha! Ibang klase talaga mag-isip ang Pinoy. Instead of paying extra for a customized set up on a hidden gun compartment, Explorer na lang ang ginamit

Gumamit lang ako ng 3M double sided automotive moulding tape. Kasi pag mighty bond masisira ung plastic when it falls off unlike pag adhesive lang. pag bolt naman then it means permanent na talaga. Pwede din i bolt or blind rivet.

[foresterx]

Just dropped off my EX for TSB 12-12-4 "EXPLORER EXHAUST SMELL IN CABIN". I hope this will help eliminate the smell completely or if not reduce the smell dramatically. Noticed the smell even at low RPM running at 40-50kph. Good thing I was driving alone. I'll keep you guys posted when I get the EX back next week.

bro how's the TSB? i badly need it done since the smell is getting worse.

[dragonexplorer]

bro how's the TSB? i badly need it done since the smell is getting worse.

So I picked up the unit today after leaving it with the dealer over the weekend. Technicians had fun test driving to the limit of the Explorer. Ran for 38 KMs to test it daw. Immediately reported it to the DCRC and she said it was with the blessing of the manager. I will report this incident to FORD Philippines to verify.

Anyhow, the smell after driving for an 1 hour has drastically improved. I drove it hard after leaving the dealer's lot. I pushed the EX to overtake slow-poke trikes, motorcycles and heavy trucks along the way. I did not smell the heavy burnt smell anymore. However, there is still a faint smell of something. Others in the explorerforum refer to it as PERM (pang kulot) smell. This could be the sulfur or not. I don't know. I'll report back after a week or so. I'll also ask wifey when she rides again.

SIDE NOTE: I finally got the Weathertech Digital Liners (1st 2nd 3rd rows) and the EXPLORER lettering from the US. I will post pics this week.

[3ple4]

SIDE NOTE: I finally got the Weathertech Digital Liners (1st 2nd 3rd rows) and the EXPLORER lettering from the US. I will post pics this week.

Yan din ata yung nabili ko sa Hart International, local distributor of Mother's.

[macsd]

Technicians had fun test driving to the limit of the Explorer. Ran for 38 KMs to test it daw. Immediately reported it to the DCRC and she said it was with the blessing of the manager. I will report this incident to FORD Philippines to verify.

Test driving for 38 kms , what the **** does he think his testing, an airplane. Kahit race car 1-2 laps lang ang test drive. This technician & his supervisor should be fired for such an abuse of customer's property. Baka ipinasyal pa nila mga kamag-anak nila kaya malayo ang itinakbo.
Please advise which dealership is this para maiwasan.

[dragonexplorer]

Test driving for 38 kms , what the **** does he think his testing, an airplane. Kahit race car 1-2 laps lang ang test drive. This technician & his supervisor should be fired for such an abuse of customer's property. Baka ipinasyal pa nila mga kamag-anak nila kaya malayo ang itinakbo.
Please advise which dealership is this para maiwasan.

Ok so I was able to talk to the General Manager of Ford Laguna directly. He was well aware that the unit was driven on two separate occasions. On Sat, the first trial was driven on flat provincial highway. The second run, on Monday, was driven on ascending and descending roads to make sure the first run wasn't a fluke.

Honestly, it is difficult to swallow the 38 KMs, but I trust the General Manager since my cousin has known him for a long time. He personally just wanted to make sure that the unit will be turned over to me with an improvement in the cabin smell or otherwise he would have brought the attention to Ford Philippines himself. Nahihiya siya na the P2.6M brand new vehicle is exhibiting a smell in the cabin.

[dragonexplorer]

Yan din ata yung nabili ko sa Hart International, local distributor of Mother's.

Yup, its the same. Nag-inquire ako sa kanila before and for the whole set was around P19,500. Pinabili ko na lang sa brother ko in the US and had it shipped by a consolidator. All in all nasa $315. I still use the OEM Explorer vinyl matting for the 1st and 2nd rows. I still believe mahal itong liners pero in the long run sulit kasi well protected ang carpet ng unit natin.

[3ple4]

Yup, its the same. Nag-inquire ako sa kanila before and for the whole set was around P19,500.

Aba nag-sale na pala sila. Dati bili ko dyan nasa 24k sa kanila.

[dragonexplorer]

Here is my EX with EXPLORER Lettering installed:



Driver Side WeatherTech (OEM vinyl matting removed to show the liner):



2nd Row WeatherTech with OEM vinyl matting on top:



I got lazy in removing the baby car seat so I hadn't gotten the chance to take the 3rd row.

[foresterx]

ganda ng pag ka fit. saktong sakto talaga. kaya gustong gusto ko yan weather tech eh kahit na mahal.

[3ple4]

ganda ng pag ka fit. saktong sakto talaga. kaya gustong gusto ko yan weather tech eh kahit na mahal.

Bili na! Hehe

*dragonexplorer: Decal ba yung Explorer lettering? Mukha ng Range Rover hehe