Replacement for a V-8 Explorer?
Our Explorer is getting up there both in years and miles. Probably about time to think about a replacement. Our Hybrid trailer out the door is probably 5000 lbs and I always felt our V8 rated at 730...
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SCVJeff wrote:OpenRangePullen_Ford wrote:As the ex-owner of a V/8 Explorer as well as a new one, the two aren't close to being on the same planet power wise as a tow vehicle. And the Sport makes it worse being shorter.rexlion wrote:
You might keep an eye out for a 2011 to 2013 Jeep Grand Cherokee or Dodge Durango with the 5.7L V8; it will have more power than the old 4.6. Another possibility is the Lexus GX... used ones hold their value well though, so you'll pay more. Or you could move up in size to the Expedition or Yukon, etc.
Why not the 3.0 EcoDiesel Jeep Grand Cherokee or the Ford Explorer Sport with the 3.5L EcoBoost, or the new Chevy Tahoe.
Good Luck
I think they meant the 5th Gen Explorer sport... It's the same body (they don't make the 2 door any longer) but with the Ecoboost v6. Pretty sure it tops out at 5000lbs towing capacity which is the same as the non sport with tow package. It's the body/unibody rap frame limiting it , not the engine though.
