I was a Chevrolet guy, until I picked up a new 2012 F150 crew cab EcoBoost. The cabin room is amazing, especially the back seat. At 187K miles it’s still running strong. I have the tow/haul package and pulled my pontoon boat and my Airstream trailer with no issues. Plenty of power and 19-20...
If you think the EcoBoost V6 does have enough power… drive one. You will be very surprised. My 2012 F150 crew cab (188k miles) is quick for its size. It’s only 365 HP and the new ones are much stronger. I can only guess what the Explorer will do.
Like I say… test drive one.
Very interesting and entertaining thread. Everybody has their opinion, which is good because it adds insight to others opinion.
I have had a couple of 4x4 truck, of which one even had 4 wheel steering (GMC), and like most I very seldom really needed or even engaged 4x4 drive. MPG was bad on...