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Car Forum / Ford / Ford Explorer / March 20062006 Explorer(V8)
Just read a review of the 2006 Explorer with the new V8(this is the engine previously used in the Lincoln Aviator). The testers (Car and Driver magazine) praised the new engine but commented that Ford has electronically limited its top speed to 98 mph. Is Ford worried about something? And, how common is this top speed limiting? Ken From what I know about the Mustang, it is limited to the speed rating of the tires. The Explorer might be because of the more obvious.... Scott > Just read a review of the 2006 Explorer with the new V8(this is the > engine previously used in the Lincoln Aviator). The testers (Car and [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ken > Just read a review of the 2006 Explorer with the new V8(this is the > engine previously used in the Lincoln Aviator). The testers (Car and [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > > Ken Not the same engine as the Lincoln. The Lincoln used the NA Mustang Cobra 32 Valve 4.6, 06 Explorer has the 24 valve motor as used in the Mustang GT. Top speed is limited due to tires and other factors. Ron Does it REALLY matter? Where are you gonna drive 100mph+ in America? And WHY would you do it? >> Just read a review of the 2006 Explorer with the new V8(this is the >> engine previously used in the Lincoln Aviator). The testers (Car and [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Ron It probably doesn't really matter--I'm past the age where I want to go that fast, although I have to say that once in a rare while I do get the urge when I'm on a deserted stretch of open road. I have to say in my area there is one place where you could do that for a short time, and when I was driving through Arizona/New Mexico/Utah there seemed to be quite a few places. Anyway, I guess it's that I kind of resent being given the potential but then not being allowed to use it. > Does it REALLY matter? Where are you gonna drive 100mph+ in America? And WHY > would you do it? |
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