So the Ford Everest is not an offroad vehicle

[KingBilly]

 "Anyway, this means that 4X4 Everests are not, according to the ADRs, an offroad vehicle."

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/voices/why-the-ford-everest-is-not-classfied-as-an-mc-offroader/

KB

[Bird]

But.. but it must be.. it won 4wd of the year.. like the X5 did..

[KingBilly]

Means any suspension lift or change of tyres will probably by illegal.

KB

[Bird]

Means any suspension lift or change of tyres will probably by illegal.

"... and for a vehicle meant for 4×4 use I find this incredulous.. If I had been advised of this prior to purchasing the vehicle I would have seriously questioned the Ford as a purchase and looked at alternatives.
Stories of Adblue incorrectly reporting empty online (thankfully my vehicle hasn't had this) and rear engine seal failures (shared with Ranger) don't help when planning to venture off the beaten track.."
'However, we asked Ford and were told the suspension tune is specific to the 20-inch rims, and that is why the placard is unique.'

doesn't sound like a real good "offroader" to me..

[achjimmy]

What ever happened about the rangers going up in flames?

[oldmate]

What ever happened about the rangers going up in flames?

Hot topic

[Bird]

Hot topic

[tk421]

b b b b b but it is marketed by Ford as being a Prado competitor...

[slydar]

reminds me of the Exploder - er - Explorer...

[Blue One]

I was talking to 2 elec salesmen who drove one from Darwin to Kununurra.

Absolutely hilarious the way they told the story, Radio failed, rear door wouldn't seal so set off alarm beeper, side mirrors fell off, suspension broke, A/C broke, the list goes on.

Their resilience has to be admired as is their tale of the trip. All those kms is a beeping, hot, difficult to drive (suspension) and back again.

Had just about everyone in the pub in tears.

Cheers

[Fizzie]

But that's all bitumen, isn't it 

[Blue One]

Sure is. Though you wouldn't go all that way without fishing. Not to mention stopping at a few of the larger businesses along the way.

[BrindleHounds]

"Anyway, this means that 4X4 Everests are not, according to the ADRs, an offroad vehicle."

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/voices/why-the-ford-everest-is-not-classfied-as-an-mc-offroader/

KB

Have you sent this to an org like 4x4 Aust mag?

Might get some attention and action from Ford that way.


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[Bird]

Might get some attention and action from Ford that way.

What action exactly do you want from Ford on a their all plastic family car?

[KingBilly]

Have you sent this to an org like 4x4 Aust mag?

Might get some attention and action from Ford that way.

Why?  I don't own one, nor ever would.  They are a Ford 

KB

[DaveR]

Hot topic

Priceless. 

[KingBilly]

Part Two

https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car-advice/the-mc-watch-offroad-classified-passenger-vehicles-in-australia/

KB

[Jayson]

WOW, I'm looking for a new 4X4, I will not be getting a Ford!

[gronk]

WOW, I'm looking for a new 4X4, I will not be getting a Ford!

Why not ??  I'm not a Ford man, but they are no different to most of the others in that catagory. Low range, diff lock, and pointed at some hardish stuff offroad, they will still go most places the "old" style 4wds would.

[PWE]

Because if a Ford is not classify as a MC, then the off-roading modification rules does not apply (lift, wider tyres, ect) But you are correct, stock standard it will go where most 4x4 will do.
So depend on what you want if it will suit you or not.

[Kiwijohn]

Because if a Ford is not classify as a MC, then the off-roading modification rules does not apply (lift, wider tyres, ect) But you are correct, stock standard it will go where most 4x4 will do.
So depend on what you want if it will suit you or not.

Maybe - maybe not 

[Jasjul]

It's an interesting list,

Isuzu spent the money to make MU-X 2WD MA classification, and the 4WD MC classification, so the 4WD MU-X can be modified.

For those not aware, MC classification in Vic, not sure about other states, allows for the 50mm oversize tyres and 50mm lift.  MA only allows 15mm larger tyres, and the lift is a grey area.  Can't speak for other states.

On an amusing note, Mazda have made the new CX-9 MC classification. 

[PWE]

It must be an error from Mazda?
I have never been inside a CX-9, so no idea how it drives or handles.

[tk421]

It must be an error from Mazda?
I have never been inside a CX-9, so no idea how it drives or handles.

I struck one heading At Orchid Beach. It had come off Orchid Beach and was heading South.

[Cruiser 105Tvan]

Obviously Ford only want to sell passenger cars.

Australians have been renowned for buying vehicles and multi purposing them.
Have done so since before GM purchased HOLDEN Motor Body works.
They obviously haven't learnt that the customer dictates the market.
If a customer doesn't see what he wants, he usually moves on and spends his money elsewhere.