Why the rear drum brakes on the '09?
#51
06-16-2008, 12:07 PM
Re: Why the rear drum brakes on the '09?
The Explorer and Expedition have 4 wheel disc brakes and AdvanceTrac with RSC.
From what I've gathered, I don't think there was an technical reason for the move from rear disc to drum on the FEH. I suspect it was a purely financial decision based on increasing the common parts.
From what I've gathered, I don't think there was an technical reason for the move from rear disc to drum on the FEH. I suspect it was a purely financial decision based on increasing the common parts.
#53
06-17-2008, 07:43 AM
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Re: Why the rear drum brakes on the '09?
This is a shot in the dark, but...
You don't suppose that Ford went to drum brakes to increase the weight down low and thereby reduce the FEH/MMH's propensity for rollover...??
That would certainly co-inside with the rumor that it was done to "aid" RSC.
You don't suppose that Ford went to drum brakes to increase the weight down low and thereby reduce the FEH/MMH's propensity for rollover...??
That would certainly co-inside with the rumor that it was done to "aid" RSC.
#54
06-17-2008, 08:48 AM
Re: Why the rear drum brakes on the '09?
If anything... its cost. Its just cheaper and when you are in trouble you cut costs like a mad fool. Is the difference between discs/drums likely to change someones mind in buying the vehicle? Well for you and me probably, but for the average user who just walks in the showroom? Marketing/Accounting will think they just don't give a **** (in their opinion the only people who would pay attention are high performance sports card nuts, etc.) soooooo... off they go to shave a buck.
Rumors are a dime a dozen.
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06-17-2008, 12:55 PM
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Re: Why the rear drum brakes on the '09?
Can we get the URL or see the info? That would be good news.
#56
06-18-2008, 01:45 PM
Re: Why the rear drum brakes on the '09?
Here is a source/link: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Ford-Escap...2009/equipment
Recommended fuelgasoline hybridgasoline hybridgasoline hybridgasoline hybridBrakes4 wheel disc4 wheel disc4 wheel disc4 wheel discAnti-lock braking system (ABS)4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel
Is this accurate? We may find out next week as Job 1 is/will(?) occur on Monday June 23, 2008.
Recommended fuelgasoline hybridgasoline hybridgasoline hybridgasoline hybridBrakes4 wheel disc4 wheel disc4 wheel disc4 wheel discAnti-lock braking system (ABS)4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel
Is this accurate? We may find out next week as Job 1 is/will(?) occur on Monday June 23, 2008.
#58
06-18-2008, 02:59 PM
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Re: Why the rear drum brakes on the '09?
While this disussion has been fun to watch, let's just wait and see when they are on the road, now shall we?
This is like a case of a movie shot with two endings to avoid media "leaks".
In an effort to create excitement, you'll never know until it debuts in a theater ( showroom ) near you!
This is like a case of a movie shot with two endings to avoid media "leaks".
In an effort to create excitement, you'll never know until it debuts in a theater ( showroom ) near you!
#59
06-18-2008, 03:50 PM
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Re: Why the rear drum brakes on the '09?
Here is a source/link: http://autos.aol.com/cars-Ford-Escap...2009/equipment
Recommended fuelgasoline hybridgasoline hybridgasoline hybridgasoline hybridBrakes4 wheel disc4 wheel disc4 wheel disc4 wheel discAnti-lock braking system (ABS)4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel
Is this accurate? We may find out next week as Job 1 is/will(?) occur on Monday June 23, 2008.
Recommended fuelgasoline hybridgasoline hybridgasoline hybridgasoline hybridBrakes4 wheel disc4 wheel disc4 wheel disc4 wheel discAnti-lock braking system (ABS)4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel4-wheel
Is this accurate? We may find out next week as Job 1 is/will(?) occur on Monday June 23, 2008.
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