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more about #taurusx more comments → mwc5446: The current Ford Explorer isn't based on the Ford Ranger. I don't think the Explorer has been 'based' on the Ranger for a model revisions. Anyone kn... more » DoctorNine: I actually think that the Flex is a pretty darned good vehicle. They don't need to compete with themselves in this particular segment. If anything, ... more » RLJ676-LS3 Commuter Car - for the environment: I think Explorer should stay BOF, and "merge" with Expedition. There should be Explorer and Explorer XL (formerly Expedition) sharing everything but a... more » Sportwagons, haulin' stuff and haulin' balls: Who's building the ugly spaceship in that photo and what planet is it on? more » engineerd: So basically they are doing a redesign of the Taurus X and changing the name to Explorer? Am I missing something? Don't get me wrong, I think that ma... more » Cognitive Friction: Needs wood grain paneling and 3rd row seating facing backwards more » DoctorNine: They should just forget this whole thing, and rename the Flex the Explorer . Forget continuing this aberrant SUV trend that has proven to be a bad i... more » Das ASHloch (achtundsiebzig): Sounds like a case where they're porting the Explorer name over in a poorly-thought-out manner (like Taurus for Five Hundred). The Explorer was THE or... more » danio3834: Cause this is what Ford needs. Another car-based Crossover. Ahem EscapeTaurus XEdgeFlexnew Exploder? more » Unregular: i have never seen a Flex on the road - are they for sale yet? more » marc2068: This is the final call for the Ranger. Think about it when the Explorer goes FWD based there will be no need for the basic platform that makes up the ... more » Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.: This actually makes some sense. Since the Ranger chassis that the current Exploder is based on seems to be sailing into the sunset, the choices are: ... more » Mike the Dog is sitting by the door with a pair of cow slippers, and a very sad face.: Right where it is. Even car-based, the new Exploder is still going to slot above it in the line-up. more » Dr. H. F. Danger: U.G.L.Y. You ain't got no alibi more » pauljones: So this leaves the Ford Escape...where? more » -
#2011fordexplorer
2011 Ford Explorer To Be Built In Chicago, Taurus X-Based?
The 2011 Ford Explorer will likely be built in Chicago at the same factory currently producing the Taurus X, supporting the conventional wisdom that the new Explorer is going car-based. More » -
#fordtaurusx
Ford Taurus X And Mercury Sable Officially Dead As A Doorknob
After we called it first, It’s now official. After speculation by numerous suppliers and industry analysts, Ford's Mark Schirmer has announced Ford will be discontinuing both the Ford Taurus X and the Mercury Sable in Spring of 2009. -
#industrynews
Goodbye, Dave: Taurus X To Say Farewell By 2010
Some say he has a tattoo of an Saleen S7 on his rear end. Others tell us he was born with a penchant for oil rather than his mum's milk. All we know is he's called the Auto Insider and he's always ready to provide the scoop from the other side of Eight Mile. More » -
