I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Feb 13th 2006, 9:21 pm
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I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
We took delivery of 2006 Ford Explorer XLT V8 Six speed "Loaded" a few of days ago. Hope its better then the 2004, that turned into a stuffed pig.
Reg. Frank R.
PS. tried it in the snow, drove very well. Plenty of traction & control.
Reg. Frank R.
PS. tried it in the snow, drove very well. Plenty of traction & control.
Feb 13th 2006, 9:25 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by frrussre
We took delivery of 2006 Ford Explorer XLT V8 Six speed "Loaded" a few of days ago. Hope its better then the 2004, that turned into a stuffed pig.
Reg. Frank R.
PS. tried it in the snow, drove very well. Plenty of traction & control.
Reg. Frank R.
PS. tried it in the snow, drove very well. Plenty of traction & control.
Feb 13th 2006, 9:35 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by frrussre
We took delivery of 2006 Ford Explorer XLT V8 Six speed "Loaded" a few of days ago. Hope its better then the 2004, that turned into a stuffed pig.
Reg. Frank R.
PS. tried it in the snow, drove very well. Plenty of traction & control.
Reg. Frank R.
PS. tried it in the snow, drove very well. Plenty of traction & control.
If the last one was so bad - why get another?? Is it a replacement deal?
Feb 13th 2006, 9:36 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by Big D
If the last one was so bad - why get another?? Is it a replacement deal?
Feb 13th 2006, 9:40 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by Big D
If the last one was so bad - why get another?? Is it a replacement deal?
You got it in one.
Reg. Frank R.
Feb 13th 2006, 9:41 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by BigDavyG
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Feb 13th 2006, 9:45 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by frrussre
We took delivery of 2006 Ford Explorer XLT V8 Six speed "Loaded" a few of days ago. Hope its better then the 2004, that turned into a stuffed pig.
Reg. Frank R.
PS. tried it in the snow, drove very well. Plenty of traction & control.
Reg. Frank R.
PS. tried it in the snow, drove very well. Plenty of traction & control.
Feb 13th 2006, 9:46 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
FIL just got stuffed on his chevie, has all the warranties and the like, but they bailed on a massive brake repair job that cost him $900...and he was planning on ditching the motor for a new one....think he changed his mind...but then, we got a letter for him, no idea why, but it's a cracking deal to get a replacement...
but that pick-up has been cursed, its taken out a utility poll because a canadian truck almost ran him off the road, a mack truck rolled in and nailed the front end, and a bear mauled the passenger side stealing his lunch, and a pair of mooses battered either side, one after he just got it back from repairs
but that pick-up has been cursed, its taken out a utility poll because a canadian truck almost ran him off the road, a mack truck rolled in and nailed the front end, and a bear mauled the passenger side stealing his lunch, and a pair of mooses battered either side, one after he just got it back from repairs
Feb 13th 2006, 9:49 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by TRPardoe
Did you Lemon Law the old one ?
Reg. Frank R.
Feb 13th 2006, 10:47 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by frrussre
Woulda, coulda had all I needed. The Dealer was ace, on my side & gave me rental cars etc. So did the deal instead. NYS, is more then 30 days off the road, any major repair (Or maybe not that major) 4 times. Even if they fixed it on the 4th occasion. I passed muster on both.
Reg. Frank R.
Reg. Frank R.
Well I am on my 3rd Eddie Bauer Expedition and love it, also had a EB Explorer. Never had any problems with any of them. I try only to buy products that are made in the USA or UK. Do you remember the 'Buy British' slogan of the 70's?
Feb 13th 2006, 11:07 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by Bob
a bear mauled the passenger side stealing his lunch, and a pair of mooses battered either side,
Feb 13th 2006, 11:21 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by Bob
FIL just got stuffed on his chevie, has all the warranties and the like, but they bailed on a massive brake repair job that cost him $900...and he was planning on ditching the motor for a new one....think he changed his mind...but then, we got a letter for him, no idea why, but it's a cracking deal to get a replacement...
but that pick-up has been cursed, its taken out a utility poll because a canadian truck almost ran him off the road, a mack truck rolled in and nailed the front end, and a bear mauled the passenger side stealing his lunch, and a pair of mooses battered either side, one after he just got it back from repairs
but that pick-up has been cursed, its taken out a utility poll because a canadian truck almost ran him off the road, a mack truck rolled in and nailed the front end, and a bear mauled the passenger side stealing his lunch, and a pair of mooses battered either side, one after he just got it back from repairs
Is his name "Lucky"?
Feb 13th 2006, 11:22 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by BritGuyTN
Where on earth does he live?
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Feb 13th 2006, 11:23 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
I can't understand for the life of me why anyone would buy an SUV let alone a US SUV. Still different strokes for different folks.
Feb 13th 2006, 11:26 pm
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Re: I hope its a better Ford then the last one?
Originally Posted by rushman
I can't understand for the life of me why anyone would buy an SUV let alone a US SUV. Still different strokes for different folks.
Because we had more than 2ft of snow yesterday.