GhostSHO Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 As the title SHOs, I will most likely be trading in my 2011 Platinum White SHO for a 2013 Explorer Sport. My wife gave me the reason when she came to me recently and stated: " Babe... we're pregnant again...". LOL. So... my brother keeps trying to push a 2013 Dodge Durango R/T on us, and after at least taking a look at it this Sunday (he has my wife thinking about it), I hope to return to my Ford Dealer and lease the 2013 Ford Explorer SPORT. It is Red w/ two tone leather and all of the bells and whistles, but more importantly.... ECOBOOST! When I test drove it, I was thinking they should have called it the Explorer SHO. lol. I like it and I have never liked an SUV. Sad to see the SHO go, but honestly, I am a bit excited about this. Any ideas , suggestions or known pronblems I should know about/? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 At least you won't be leaving this forum! I have driven the new Durango and, quite honestly, was shocked at what a good vehicle it is. I have not driven the new Explorer in any form. But, I suspect it is an even better vehicle than the Durango in eco boost trim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoman04 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 I from what FORD said the Explorer is a Taurus with 2in more ground cleanerence and drifference body sheets(built on the same line). YES you are still a SHO OWNER.LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpd1151 Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Congrats on the newest addition..... Both to the family, and the car stable :thumb: Sent from my DROID3 using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 GhostSHO, I reluctantly let my early 2010 SHO go for a '13 Sport but not for the same reasons. Rather my ever growing teenage boys and their 90# backpacks forced my hand. Just picked mine up last Fri after a 2 month wait. ( I ordered ). So far other than getting use to to the size its all good and the next best thing to the SHO. Funny you should refer to it as a SHO SUV as I'm thinking of using that tag line in a new personalized plate. There is some decent reading and photos over on http://www.explorerforum.com if you want to further be convinced its a good alternative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Just checked out the Explorer Sport...very sharp. We are looking to upgrade our 04 Explorer Limited, but the new Explorer isn't cutting it for us, because we need something that will work as a tow vehicle and the new Explorers just don't have the towing capacity we need...but really do like the new Explorers, they are very nice. I really like the fact that the new Sports are 4 door, that was the downside with the old Sport, they were only available as 2 doors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
togaflyer Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 i have a 13 sport its great looking for some performance upgrades any suggestions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Ironically, I test drove a 2011 Explorer limited today as a potential vehicle for my wife. I was super impressed. Definitely a better ride in the Durango. I can only imagine that with eco boost, it is incredible vehicle. I am looking to spend 30k, so no chance of that for me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue402A Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Wonder if any of the sho performance mods can be fit onto the explorer? ie. Airaid , exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverSport Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Airaid Fits : http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=373654&page=2 Magnaflow : Coming soon LMS Tune : Rick was looking for a test volunteer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelBlue402A Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 One guy in Il is selling his Airaid $200 bucks here on the forum, name is SickSho10 + shipping I would asssume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tss Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 I got mine (non oiled) for $228 shipped new, so seems a tad steep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHOdded Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Congrats on the upgrades, both to the family and the auto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markssho Posted December 30, 2012 Report Share Posted December 30, 2012 Let us know how it compares. I know a guy that his 2 year lease expired on his SHO. He got an Explorer Sport this time around. He said he really liked it but, so far, he was disappointed with his mileage...he's getting around 14MPG compared to 19MPG in his 'old SHO'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostSHO Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 Thanks ALL. I just picked it up today. Pictures to follow (I didnt have time after I picked it up, I went straight to Work and didnt even have time to play with it). I love it so far. I gotta get used to SUV driving; cornering is not the same at all. It picks up, but I have not really punched it yet. So far, I love it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostSHO Posted January 2, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 QUESTION: Does anyone know why the F-150 has so much more torque than the other V6 Ecoboosts out there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjhpadi Posted January 2, 2013 Report Share Posted January 2, 2013 I believe it has something to do with the exhaust and it is a different engine from the other Ecoboost engines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoman04 Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I believe it has something to do with the exhaust and it is a different engine from the other Ecoboost engines. How much differents? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swetrid Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 The transmission/4wd system is better which allows more power/torque in the F150 is what I have read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 The ecoboost 150 has larger turbo's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGFOOT Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 The ecoboost 150 has larger turbo's. it actually doesnt it. from what ive read, its the cams, tune, exhaust/intake manifolds. also the fact the the trucks have forged rods. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crash712us Posted January 3, 2013 Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I beg to differ, but until I can locate source of my info I will not argue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GhostSHO Posted January 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2013 I read some articles... Seems like it is the exhaust, but mostly it's the transmission/axles system being stronger that allows for the extra torque. So, I guess in theory, all ecoboost v6 can get the higher torque but the rear Won't stand up to the power? I also read that the explorer sport allows for a 50\50 split for power distributed front/rear which is up from the other explorer trims only allowing 65/35 or 60/40. Can anyone confirm this? And if true, what does it mean for performance future up grades or possibles? Sent from my DROID BIONIC using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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