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Bishops Finger:
Yes...they were leading to rollover issues

Bush Tucker Man:

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Hence the endearing name that (apparantly?) gained acceptance in the States, except when in the company of a Ford corporate lawyer; the Ford 'Exploder'

Thrasher:
Actually they were called Exploders for a different reason ..... one which they inherited from the Bronco - self igniting ignition barrels .....

I had one. It was fine. Some #&%^&%$^&$ in a mondeo decided to run me off the road - I had 9 months of hell with Ford, then I got Piglet.

As a vehicle I could not fault it. I walked away from the accident with a slightly sore thumb .... engine was A1. Offroad it was fine - if a little long, and it was great for lugging stuff as it was HUGE inside .... the seats go down into the floor.

In fact the D3 owes a LOT to the Exploder .... and some of the D3 mules *WERE* Exploders...

bezzabsa:
isnt there a problem with the timing chains on these? seen a load on ebay listed as spares or repair due to them?
(not a bad looking motor tho')  :oops:

MK1:
I asked the very same question on Birty's as I'm thinking of one as an alternative to a Cherokee.

http://birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/index.php

I was pointed towards this site.

http://carsurvey.org/model_Ford_Explorer.html

It seems that they do suffer from problems with the timing chains, transmission and smaller electrical problems. Having said that, they are America's best selling SUV with approx. 400,000 sold a year.

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