2019 Ford Explorer ST: Over 400 Horsepower and Rear-Wheel Drive

[Turbo]

A hybrid powertrain is also in the offing, but the most interesting piece of info concerns a hot Explorer ST bound to replace the Sport trim, much like the Edge Sport had to make way for the new Edge ST. The newcomer will use a biturbo 3.0-liter V6 replacing the current biturbo 3.5-liter V6 and will probably deliver more than the 400 horsepower and 400 pound-feet of torque you’ll find in the Lincoln Continental taking into consideration it will be labeled as a performance-oriented “ST” model. Although we don't have the final numbers for the time being, it’s going to be a vast improvement over the current Explorer Sport and its 365 hp and 350 lb-ft.

https://www.motor1.com/news/228861/ford-explorer-st-planned/

 

[Slash]

Say hello to the new patrol cars. Every department here uses Explorers.

 

[05XR8]

Waiting for GMC to jump in and remake the Typhoon.

 

[CodeRedR51]

Say hello to the new patrol cars. Every department here uses Explorers.

Only DPS (Highway Patrol) uses them around here. Local Sheriff uses Tahoe's and Caprice's.

 

[Slash]

Only DPS (Highway Patrol) uses them around here. Local Sheriff uses Tahoe's and Caprice's.

Chargers are the other big one but that's mostly state police.

 

[YSSMAN]

Sporty Explorer sounds great, but I'd think they'd want to wait until they get a new chassis underneath it. That Volvo-based unit is a bit long in the tooth, and I have to wonder what kind of changes they'd make with the Bronco on the way.

Still, as a police vehicle, it makes a lot of sense. Plenty of Explorers here in Michigan replacing the Crown Victoria, especially in areas where the snow is plentiful. But, the lack of AWD kinda pushes that off a bit.

 

[CodeRedR51]

but I'd think they'd want to wait until they get a new chassis underneath it.

New RWD chassis on the way.