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Recently, a video of a Ford explorer's engine cabin cover emitting white smoke at the Guangzhou Auto Show has spread on the Internet and sparked a heated debate on the Internet. It is understood that the video was filmed by netizens that white smoke was constantly emitting from the engine cover of a Ford explorer. Later, the staff at the scene quickly disposed of the vehicle and eliminated the hidden danger.

In response to the smoke incident at the Ford Explorer auto show, Changan Ford responded: "the cars on display at the auto show are all externally charged. This time, the charging facilities accidentally came into contact with other places while the vehicles were being recharged. it's not a product quality problem."

It is worth noting that the smoking incident at the auto show is not the only one. As early as the 2019 Shanghai Auto Show, a modified Toyota Elfa also experienced smoke, and the follow-up investigation also found that there was a problem with external wires. It is understood that in order to ensure safety, the vehicles participating in the auto show all use external charging methods to display electrical components such as internal central control screens.

It is understood that the accident of Changan Ford new explorer was launched in June 2020, the new car launched a total of five models, the price range is 309800-399800 yuan. In terms of appearance, the combination of trapezoidal headlights and hexagonal intake grille is used to improve the visual effect of the vehicle. In terms of body size, the length, width and height are 5075max 2020 / 1778mm and wheelbase 3025mm respectively. Two seat layouts are available in 2'2'2 stroke 2'3'2 seats. In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a 2.3 T engine, with a maximum power of 203 kilowatts, a peak torque of 425 Nm, and a 100 km acceleration time as low as 7.6 seconds.

In terms of competitive products, Changan Ford's new explorers are positioned as medium and large SUV, and its competitor is SAIC-Volkswagen's Tuang. Compared with the size of the car body, the new explorer can be said to beat Tuang, but there is still a gap with Tuang in terms of sales. According to relevant data: in October 2021, Tuen sold 4397 vehicles, and the cumulative sales in 2021 was 41790. After the launch of the new explorers, sales have been relatively stable, with monthly sales of about 3000 vehicles. According to relevant data, explorers sold 3431 vehicles in October 2021 and 21212 from January to October 2021.

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