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Old 07-26-2010, 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by Lead Head
Its not a bad looker, but what is the point?. What differentiates this between a Flex? They are built on the same platform, have similar seating capacities and even the same engine options. Its obviously less capable then the previous Explorer both in off road and in towing applications (its only rated to tow around 3500 lbs vs the 7100 of the old Explorer)

It seems basically an alternative vehicle to somebody who doesn't like the styling of the Flex.
So the old 4.0 V6 could tow 7100? No 3500. The V8 could do 7100....
I am sure Ford is going to have a few engine options better than the 4500 that the Flex can tow.
Ok just read they will have the 3.7 V6 in it, tows up to 5000lbs. No V8, hmmmm....
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