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When it debuted in 1990, the Ford Explorer instantly became the midsize SUV to own. It kicked off an SUV revolution that can still be felt today, and if you grew up in the ‘90s or early ‘00s, chances are you or someone you know had one. Join James as he EXPLORES how this instant Ford classic raised the bar for the Sport Utility Vehicle.
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[@arroyojoh]

I had a 2002 Exploder as my first car from 2013 to 2018. 4 road trips down the east coast, 3 girlfriends, 2 Radiators, a transmission and an immeasurable amount of skipped classes in Big Blue Bertha. She wasn’t perfect, but I loved her 😢❤️.

[@lkiss7282]

No way we call out ford excursion big Bertha buahaha

[@IamcountachYT]

a *WHAT*

[@korbinbattson4181]

My parents bought a black 2002 Explorer back in 2004 when I was 1 year old, and now I'm driving her 19 years and 172,000 miles later as my daily. Granted, her suspension is shot and she has a few coolant leaks for the A/C, but I love her still. She was the first car I ever drove in my grandparents field when I was 9. I have a lot of memories with her. She's still running strong.

[@OmegaHellHound543]

I’m so glad we have had similar experiences with our Explorers. Mine has a massive centimental meaning to me. I absolutely love it. I’ve replaced the transmission twice, the A/C currently doesn’t work due to a refrigerant leak, but I’m in the middle of replacing the seals. The 4.6L V8 in it sounds absolutely amazing, and runs forever. I’m slowly but surely approaching 200k on it.

[@eddiequintanilla5709]

Yo guys my first car was 2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer😂 what’s funny actuallt ima tell you guys a small story my parents owned literally the same exact car 02 Explorer we called it the hulk becauee as we were kids it was big and green to us. So me and my younger brother loved it so much that i told my self I was gonna buy one and now i did 16 year old driving a 02 v8 has terrible gas milage but the only thing that was wrong with it was the intake manifold put a performance mustang in it and boom 116 k miles and i fixed every thing that could possibly go wrong so this thing is now bullet proof and i want to keep it for as long as possible because my dream was to keep my first car for a hella long time

[@hoosier324]

Wheelhouse on pop-up headlights please my guy

[@grandtorino7709]

Y E S

[@Amrovalanche]

U mean Noland??

[@srujansrivathsava1035]

Yay

[@carri102]

There is not that much to it

[@raidlover6941]

HoosierGamer is that even a name of a car buddy?

[@jobehebert4639]

Tell me how this man got me hype about a Ford Explorer

[@BayAreaMike99]

Bc they best boi

[@saadqureshi7127]

I hate ford explorers. Always think they are cops. lol

[@jdtv...9134]

It's the number one selling SUV of all time. Over 5 million were sold

[@jdtv...9134]

If you fix the factory Flaws it's an amazing vehicle I happen to be a master mechanic so for me it's a great thing.

[@johnsimun6533]

Jobe Hebert you never drove one. They make me feel like the boss on the road. They are cheap, tough, take me anywhere, as long as the terrain is not too extreme. You know they are lower and heavy.

[@puttingwarheadsonforeheads9872]

I love my first car. For $3000 I got a no rust 1999 Explorer xlt with 4.0 sohc v6. No issue. Has 133000 miles. Had it since I was 16 and I’m 19 now

[@andrewstanley903]

Putting Warheads on Foreheads since 1947 Id love to have a mountaineer

[@puttingwarheadsonforeheads9872]

I forgot about this comment. Since I bought it I’ve had to replace my lower ball joints an alternator a battery and fuse #13

[@aisicanjonjon]

Still waiting on an up to speed James’ dad

[@tylersudeta9785]

And post malone

[@Amrovalanche]

Fastest man to disappear

[@kevink397]

And Jessica

[@angery4091]

@@kevink397 Isnt it strange that he hasnt mentioned jessica for a long time

[@gabrielmillien7439]

😂🤣🤣

[@finnkennedy2401]

America: creates the us on the 4th of July Most people: set off fire works and some do burnouts in muscle cars Donut: FORD EXPLORER Happy Fourth of July everyone

[@gabrielcoelho2346]

Happy fourth of July Finn

[@DiegoGarcia-wi5mz]

My birthday is on the 4th of July so, happy Independence Day and happy birthday to me

[@guy_incognito7538]

@@DiegoGarcia-wi5mz don't hurt yourself there back patting my dude

[@DiegoGarcia-wi5mz]

@@guy_incognito7538 wow, thanks dude

[@canadianplanespotter]

@@guy_incognito7538 #rekt

[@melancholyalexx7790]

"You guys know how hard it is to get Congress to work"... Boy ain't you right 😂

[@i6oub-49]

Melancholy Alexx I just heard that in the vid

[@dirrrrrrr]

Uh oh...politics

[@byronchavarria4954]

When I See Ford Explorer I Always Think It’s A Cop Or Detective

[@jolyntrammell3580]

See it's just not mee

[@freddieriojas6818]

Mine got limo tint 😂

[@nalabear97]

Watch for the rims! Usually cops have a different special rim.

[@JPT_Jpt]

I sometimes like to believe that its a navigator

[@shogo695]

Or a military man with a family

[@blurryrecords]

I love how almost every up to speed shows how bad ass every car was when it first started and they just gradually get worse 😂

[@yeahitskimmel]

This video shows the exact opposite, a dangerous piece turning into a sweet police interceptor. He literally mentions how the power output was terrible and now we make a ton more

[@lolyermad]

@@yeahitskimmel both are true

[@fortheloveofit7294]

Originally a cool offroader. Now watch out for potholes, might take your bumper

[@RyanWithAviators]

@@yeahitskimmel I can't believe I'm saying this, but power isn't everything.

[@3piecemando660]

mostly american cars... murrikka

[@josemanuel5749]

Ford Excursion (Up To Speed) Ford Excursion 7.3 (Bumper To Bumper)

[@isakjohansson7134]

Ford excursion 6.8 Triton ✊

[@ITSMRFOXY]

That bumper to bumper will take 2 days because it is so long

[@ChristianWTR1]

7.3 or bust

[@97explorer]

2nd gen ford explorer here 👀 had mine for 4years now, 97 4.0 SOHC with 128k original miles. Original owner kept it in good shape. Kept that going when I took over. I always see people on ford explorer groups complain about the timing chains on these 4.0 SOHC motors, but I've never had issues with mine. Everything works 100%

[@pigpen1978]

I have a 96 Eddie bauer with the 5.0 had it for 3 years with 367.000 miles still goin strong

[@user-yq7qw9dc1t]

I own an 99 XLT with the 5.0. My late dad was a mechanic and owned it and even put a custom pin stripe on the side himself. For awhile back in 2008, it was all we had. It got us to school, to the grocery store, and both of my parents to work. Every time I press the gas I feel a bit of him there with me. Now with 250,000 miles I'm picking up the torch, and busting out the tools he left for me, to bring her back to her former glory.

[@subjecttochrist]

I got a 98 xlt 5.0. It’s getting a bit of a makeover to bring it back to life- Lord willing

[@mattstone8878]

EXPLODEY EXPLORER LIVES TO EXPLODE ANOTHER DAY

[@downhillchris2809]

I love how almost every SUV and truck Up to Speed starts with someone hucking their goddamned vehicle off of or over something!

[@seastarlaru]

Ah yes... a 98 exploder... my first vehicle... my first accident... that sucker took me off a cliff and spat me out the window like a big ball o tabacee

[@cdc72311]

Connor Stewart 😂

[@randomuser267]

Glad your still alive bro, that must hurt alot.

[@mylesgray3470]

Connor Stewart Holly hell! My first truck was a 91 4Runner and despite going off the road twice in the snow, surprisingly I never rolled it. Had it been an explorer, I’m certain it would have rolled.

[@CalgarGTX]

Should have bought the optional brakes & seat belt package

[@cdc72311]

CalgarGTX lmfao

[@belialclaytix4190]

I’m currently sitting on a 1994 Explorer that looks exactly like the one at 2:28 and listening to this video lmao

[@lucasdaniels2880]

Bru I got my lunch brake and I'm sitting in my 1995 ford explorer AKA the ford exploder

[@belialclaytix4190]

@@lucasdaniels2880 Still have the Explorer, but I daily a 2015 Expedition now 🤷‍♂️

[@zakifarah603]

8:00 wait that’s an expedition..

[@roadwarrior8213]

Yeah that's for sure an expedition, has the front grille and headlights, that it shared with the F-150 of that generation

[@silverback2773]

No it wasn’t that was a 1995-2001 Ford Explorer. Look closer.

[@benharris8013]

Ford, explore the skies in the new Ford Explorer.

[@cryo_life]

So What?

[@HobbsCedric1]

its a 1998 expedition. ive seen the original

[@jumbie4972]

You skipped over the 11 years and forgot about the sport trac edition. Which was really good.

[@williamsmaling2533]

My dad had a 2001 until he sold it to me. Thing was great.

[@dredlocdragon8061]

And the awesome SVT inspired Sport Trac Adrenalin trim featuring a 4.6L V8 making 292 hrsprs

[@charlie9976]

I have a 2007 model, great vehicles

[@ssoltys4128]

Must be the drugs he’s on

[@blackericdenice]

I'm glad he then. They were ugly.

[@jackiej8615]

Our family car has been a 2004 Explorer since 2004, it’s the car I learned to drive in, we’ve driven it cross country twice, through 40/50 states, and to Canada, and it’s still going strong!

[@haterskeephatin101]

How many miles does it have?

[@jackiej8615]

@@haterskeephatin101it did have over 250k miles on it. But unfortunately it got totaled in a car accident since my initial comment

[@leomillett8553]

​@@jackiej8615sorry to hear that

[@CalebWilloww]

I'm a recent Ford Explorer owner (first Ford vehicle, have always driven a Dodge) and I'm actually in love with this SUV. Decent size without being obnoxious, has over 150k miles and many more will be added. Have fixed the AC (freon leak), new tires and tire rod, brake light switch replaced and the truck runs as smooth as butter. Love this vehicle and can't wait to see how much longer it will survive.

[@gizmoman2008]

I started my driving journey with a 2005 Ford Explorer, it was basic but a really fun SUV to have as my first vehicle, beat the living hell out of it and it earned the Ford built tough motto

[@gabrieliuskacinskas6874]

Up to speed on James dad Science garage: Leaving James How it Works? Wheelhouse: How James lost his dad Bumper to Bumper on Dad that left James. (Thanks to Raymond Mero)

[@YKTVRAY]

Gabrielius Kačinskas going bumper to bumper on how James’ Dad left him

[@gabrieliuskacinskas6874]

@@YKTVRAY wait, let me edit it in

[@gabrieliuskacinskas6874]

@@YKTVRAY thanks btw

[@angelvelasquez4851]

Raymond Mero z

[@BlkSTIG]

Gabrielius Kačinskas hell yeah best comment hands down.

[@25platanero]

Ford Explorer the best SUV! Now let me go fix my transmission

[@codemy666]

Don't roll over on your way there

[@bigbear3260]

The best suv is the toyota land cruiser

[@jonathanandrews1407]

this needs to be top comment ASAP

[@troykewley6415]

😂

[@25platanero]

BIG bear Mitsubishi Montero Is good too

[@arcallcaps]

Just did three flips in a Ford Explorer today I’m uninjured but that was fun

[@davidcook3746]

The first clip of one getting jumped was my buddy’s and it still ran and drove after😂

[@ninjaowl8208]

I got one thats like 1:36

[@MrBrandonfulton]

Please do a video for Lee Iaccoca. Mr. Iaccoca was such an icon in the automotive world. Working for Ford and Chrysler with Mitsubishi and DSM. He was responsible for so many vehicles.

[@josephsmith2183]

Mustang, and the minivan are just two. He was responsible for many cars being introduced.

[@xSnakeBerryx]

Mustang, Viper, Grand Caravan.

[@cleverkitsune4302]

Regular cars already did a video on that

[@xSnakeBerryx]

@@cleverkitsune4302 Ive seen it and also who gives a fuck. Id like to see Donut do it.

[@morgancruz629]

@@xSnakeBerryx I give a f***, RCR did a great job on the video and deserves all the likes he can get.

[@ItsMikeArre]

This is everything you need to know to get up to speed on ... Lexus SC Jaguar XJ The Nurburgring

[@jag7371]

James' dad

[@ityaboimeh3954]

I don't think the sc will ever happen, I have been asking since they started this show

[@cravemoons3489]

Nissan Autech

[@andy56duky]

Nurburgring the too damn long track.

[@NIAGTLH]

JAGUAR XJ AND XJR!

[@bakerredrum]

Land before time reference made me really laugh 🤣🤣

[@bantamdude]

He's prob not allowed to say the other movie we were thinking about.

[@cwinney13]

Owned an 04 explorer 4.6L v8 and loved that freakin vehicle! Sold it at 197k miles and it’s still going

[@ijohnnn]

I have one now,lots of wheel bearing issues shm

[@MrMilkman02]

That Land Before Time reference was awesome. This show is great!

[@MrDrew1]

I heard that for the 1993 Ford Explorer they spared no expense.

[@bobreiderman8793]

I hear the ice cream is also really good

[@ronaldmail00]

I see what you did there.

[@zacharychavez3482]

HAH, I see whatchya did there mate ;D

[@westsideowaterford]

I can’t believe you didn’t mention the Sport Trac. Best truck I’ve ever owned until my 2019 ranger. Still things I miss about the truck and features it had that were really novel

[@jaspereves6661]

Agreed

[@bradnoyes7955]

1. No mention of the Explorer trim level, Explorer was originally a trim level on the F series 2. the 1st gen Explorer had a 4.0L Cologne Over Head VALVE (aka pushrod) V6 not Overhead Cam, the SOHC 4.0L Cologne was introduced in the 2nd gen Explorer 3. The Rollover clip at 7:54 is a 97-98 Expedition, not an Explorer 4. The 5th gen Explorer was released in 2011, and the only engines available were the 3.5L Duratec35 (NA engine) and the 2.0L Ecoboost I4. The 3.7L Duratec37 (NA Cyclone V6) & 3.5L EcoBoost (Twin Turbo V6) were added in 2013. 5. What about the Explorer Sport Trac and the Adrenalin? You guyz are slippin' man

[@countersniper432]

Finally getting ready to send my '06 Eddie bauer down the road - been the best vehicle I've owned. Too bad everything suv is a glorified mini-van now on a car platform.

[@tommyj19751]

Ford exploder..... never had pop up and down headlights. No thanks...

[@Ricdropemoff]

Neither did the mustang, gtr, or most american cars

[@bronzewaffle2310]

tommyj19751 why would you want shitty headlights

[@magnumlore8821]

besides, popup headlights are ugly af and has a lot of disadvantages lmao

[@MarloSoBalJr]

@@magnumlore8821 except on the Acura NSX... they're sexy

[@insanetaco98]

@@magnumlore8821 you've clearly never seen a pignose s13

[@JaredBeaucage]

Man I remember the early 2000s when scary movie even made fun of firestone rollovers. Great video lol made my morning

[@iamstuckwiththisnameforalo6856]

The 723 dislikes are Tahoe owners.

[@ace4luke]

Ford: hey Firestone Firestone: yeah? Ford: hold this gun. Firestone: bet

[@Swyafa]

AMonsterNut I don’t get it

[@ace4luke]

@@Swyafa Firestone took the blame.

[@jolyntrammell3580]

Down to the factory worker took the blame or they a heartless souls Godbless all that it lost and all it cost.ford lost millions

[@1970HondaCL100]

What you really need to know: Ford knew that the A-pillars on many of the Explorers weren't strong enough, but decided that it was cheaper to pay off the eventual claims rather than issue a recall. They didn't tell their customers about this though, and instead let people die. One of those people was my mom.

[@revolver265]

This really sucks. I'm sorry to hear that. Ford tended to do this sort of dumb shit - profits before people, and I hate them on a personal level and I resent every time I get into a Ford vehicle. They're liars. --------- For anyone who didn't know, on unsafe vehicles, Ford would calculate how much the R&D would be and the cost of any fixes, and weighed it against how much court settlements would cost. If it cost less to fix it than the estimated court costs, they fixed the problem. If it cost more to fix it on every car, the long and short of it was they let people die in their motor vehicles. I can't believe the executives at Ford continued to do this, even after the book _Unsafe At Any Speed_ was written, documenting how an $11 fix to the Ford Pinto's notoriously explosive fuel tank was knowingly overlooked, effectively allowing people to die even in slow-speed accidents because execs had calculated that the lawsuits and settlements would cost less than the fixes.

[@tomoluis_01]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@carfan5824]

Im sorry hear that😥.

[@Epck]

Pinto ?

[@Epck]

@Toby N. lol yes

[@insainllama]

I have always loved the second gen explorer. Must just have good memories of being shuffled around in one as a kid.

[@addisonsevigny6264]

I still love my 3rd gen !

[@korbinbattson4181]

I learned how to drive in my 3rd gen and it is a fantastic car.

[@460fourwheelin2]

Yeah I’ve got on 04 EB and I love it so much I’m building it into a cool overlanding rig

[@Lemarsh_Visions]

I’m surprised how he actually didn’t mention any jokes about Post Malone and his Ford Explorer 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@ammarokla7217]

Isnt that an excursion?

[@Suedeman]

Nah its a 92 explorer

[@christopherlastname7638]

He's not going to kill his career!

[@ilikeguitars3511]

@@christopherlastname7638 e and

[@53drag0n]

talks about explorer rollovers shows Expedition rollover footage from ford

[@jason3fc]

And Full size Bronco rollovers when talking about Bronco II rollovers.

[@badpanda0515]

Damn it you saw it first lol!!!

[@edwardmyers1746]

I thought that was expedition looking

[@mustpaike]

Yeah, I've been driving a lifted 1st gen Expedition for 5 years now. Haven't had it roll over once. Must be doing sth wrong.

[@jessicaguardado7408]

I have an 08 explorer. I really love it. I inherited it from my Dad

[@2vcrew782]

The 2003 limited with black leather and the 4.6L 2V V8 were pretty badass and hustles down the road

[@mohammadshahid6365]

"By this point, most manufacturers were making comparable Suv's" *Shows 4 toyota Suv's and one jeep cherokee*

[@WelcomeToTheMadness]

Rolling their way to freedom....Happy fourth of July.

[@myothercarisadelorean8957]

I remember my dad bought the 2nd Gen Explorer in fall of 1995. He ordered it new from the factory. I remember him picking his customizations in the buyers catalog thing from Ford. Got to choose his exterior/interior colors, types, styles, etc.. I was 12 years old and it was the coolest feeling in the world. I remember I kept asking "is it ready yet?" I think it took about 3 months until finally right around just before Christmas week he got the call from our local Ford dealer that his Explorer arrived. It was Forrest Green with tan interior, absolutely gorgeous. I remember one of the interior features was the built in digital compass and I thought that was the coolest thing. That was a great time!

[@moneymike9376]

Love this guy... You're personality puts me in a good mood. Plus I own an explorer and you got me even more hyped about it

[@jlcii]

It didn't get a SOHC V6 until the second gen. The first gen V6 was an OHV pushrod design.

[@rokuplayz464]

That's what I was about to say, because both the ranger and explorer share the same engines at the time

[@rokuplayz464]

@David Macdonald my 97 ranger has the 4 liter over head valves and I get 20mpg city with leaking injectors so I wouldn't say that

[@Will-fr5du]

@@rokuplayz464 single or extended cab and is it 4wd. File mileage goes down if it has 4wd and an extended cab

[@blackericdenice]

@@rokuplayz464 They did not share the same engine when the Explorer first came out.

[@rokuplayz464]

@@Will-fr5du extended cab and 4wd, it's the STX Highlander and has 198k miles

[@aaronbird9569]

The one video I expected to hear him reference post malone cause he had west coast customs do one up for him and he didn't even say anything about it

[@restoregalore653]

I know right! Posty even wrote a whole song about his candy paint with the white on top Explorer.

[@damilolaakanni]

Still waiting for an expedition/excursion video. BTW, 0:12 literally😄😀😃

[@nickfmm]

Y'all need to do an episode on the Ford Expedition since you guys did one on the explorer because the expedition was a successor to the bronco which was an iconic suv for it's whole life time

[@clarksters88]

I didn’t know the Explorer was a cousin to the Reliant Robin

[@barman882007]

CedarFairFanboy six flags picture cedar fair fan?

[@syxepop]

CedarFairFanboy, you mean because BOTH ROLLED OVER? Ask Jeremy Clarkson on the Reliant (was far easier to roll, although he did cheat on his video by making it even easier)...

[@clarksters88]

syxepop r/woooosh

[@clarksters88]

alexander1485 I hope so

[@syxepop]

alexander1485, I don't believe Firestone (don't think Bridgestone sells the brand in UK) makes tyres THAT SMALL. And that problem was particular of those way bigger than the Robin 3-wheeler...

[@masonst.germain1263]

8:02 that's an expedition they were like twice as worse

[@jackrusso4700]

This makes me feel much better about owning a 2000 Ford Explorer so thanks James

[@holdingrocket6253]

I have a 2003 explorer xlt, with the 4.6l v8 rwd, and man do I love it, this car has taken me to school from 1st grade all the way to highschool and now I own it, the mpg may be horrible, but man do I love it has no struggle going up to 100, just recently I took it from tijuana all the way up to national city going 100 all the way, one of the most beautiful v8s I've ever experienced I love my "exploder"

[@bugayev]

que tipo de aceite le pone? como le ha ido con la transmision?

[@KB-bh9hp]

Everytime I see a jurassic park Explorer, I get pissed be most of the mainstream public is like, it's a Jeep. I'm like, don't insult the Explorer by mistaking it for a Jeep lol.

[@monsterjambrony]

Puff the Magic Dragon Yeah, when my family was watching Jurassic Park about a year ago, it was the scene where they are going down a tree, and mom said that they would be safer in the “Jeep” when it was actually a Ford Explorer, and I can’t believe she called it that because Jeeps looks nothing like that.

[@KB-bh9hp]

@@monsterjambrony Tell me about it. It just drives me nuts that to non cat people, every kinda boxy suv/crossover is a Jeep lol.

[@monsterjambrony]

Puff the Magic Dragon Hey, on the topic of Ford Explores. My Grandpa’s last car before he died was a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer.

[@KB-bh9hp]

@@monsterjambrony Nice, hopefully he liked it. My grandfather, as well as many of the other engineers he worked with at a Boeing really liked Fords, especially the explorers.

[@monsterjambrony]

Puff the Magic Dragon Well, a little after he died, it wasn’t being driven for a while, then my Grandma tried using it, but it was completely broken down, nothing was working, so she got rid of it. Also my Grandpa’s not an engineer like yours.

[@RobertHarr1son]

Donut: promotes Turo Doug DeMuro: *heavy breathing*

[@jonhubbard5787]

THIS.... is Turo

[@satrnjb9913]

As a second gen Eddie Bauer owner I must say that my truck has never been unstable. AWD V8 and never a problem. Had it for 3 years now. Towed big boats with it. My favorite car on the planet by far.

[@herbienbrian2]

These trucks, especially the Windsor V8 based ones were too good for this world. The small hats said shut it down!!!

[@dcyyukmjgchumleepictureshe5679]

Expedition next

[@nickmundun8363]

Yes please

[@thx113868]

Still driving my 2000 Explorer have had it for 9 years. It's my second one. First was a 1998. Love mine

[@BayAreaMike99]

I’ve had a 98 sport that I crashed rip and my 02 xlt

[@cooperallen282]

James it's Post Malone's birthday today, (July 4th) why didn't you make a reference to that in the video?

[@Chrisadeth]

I myself own a 1997 ford explorer sport 2 Door. Father owns a 2002 ford explorer sport Trac. 4.0L V6 in the 1997. Same engine but with a turbo In the 2002. My baby survived so many different types of abuse over the years including the engine running without coolant for half an hour (at least) in the winter when the antifreeze valve blew. (Battery died, got it boosted, left it running when my father (when he owned her) went in to do about 1 hour of paperwork. Came out to a smoking engine.) Engine survived with minimal damage (as what can be expected) and is still running strong today on the same engine. I love her so much. She ain't much, she's got her flaws, but she's mine. I've been waiting for this.

[@michaelsurant3858]

I have a 2002 ford explorer bought brand new on 10/31/01, with normal repair problems, 4 sets of brakes, 16 replacement tires, 6 wheel bearing hubs, 3 alternators, 4 batteries, a heat blend door problem, a main door switch replaced, all the struts replaced twice, a broke rear tail pipe, replaced, upper ball joints, replaced fuel pump once, replaced, leaky thermostat housing and most expensive on my 3rd transmission. However, have never had any engine problems, never used or burned a quart of oil between changes, no radiator leaks or problems, no rear or front axle problems, no driveshaft front or rear problems or u- joint problems, no transfer case problems, never a problems with fuel injectors or fuel rails, original starter, all gauges work and are accurate, power steering pump original and last to say original spark plug wires and the vehicle has 326,000 on the odometer and still driven daily. I am retired from Ford Motor and now work for the Detroit Tigers as a n usher drive 64 miles round trip to Comerica Park for the last 14 years at least to 60+ games. I think this Ford Explorer has done me well and i got my $29,000 out of it and more.

[@victor9sur768]

for 2.5 milly subs can we get an up to speed on donut media?

[@elpenguinofeo1072]

Explorer was also a trim level on the 1970s F-series. It was called a Ranger Explorer

[@angelgjr1999]

ElPenguinoFeo Cool.

[@BusterWolf87]

Nerd

[@jaxw2628]

Angus Garcia fuck off m8

[@jannadrielcervo7753]

Isn't the Ranger is also a trim level of the F-100? So its a trim level of a trim level.

[@Wasimtl.4142]

@@angelgjr1999 hhj+ 00

[@workingusername9545]

I have a 07 mercury mountaineer as my second car, I loved driving it because it was comfortable and extremely roomy with decent visibility compared to my impala. HOWEVER besides the pathetic 4L v6 it has another tiny issue, THAT MOUNTAINEER ALWAYS WANTS TO FLIP!!! I have an off ramp I take to go to work, and I’ve almost flipped it 6 times just on that low speed turn! The closest I ever got to legitimate massive rollover was in the winter on some icey road in Ohio, it lost all traction and I rescued it from hitting a pole but the sliding left and hitting grass made the mountaineer jump up on two wheels and it tried to flip fully but I got it into a slanted ditch and caught it right before massive rollover. I believe all the sway bars are broken on it too so when I hit those annoying bumps on the highway the momentum makes it lean and bounce with the weight all on one side. The old explorer/mountaineer platform is so unbelievably dangerous I can’t believe how long it was manufactured! They put a very high center of gravity on a very heavy vehicle and then gave it a really small wheelbase, that’s criminal levels of engineering stupidity.....

[@jundialhaqiqa9907]

There is nothing particularly special about the first two generations of Explorer, but I would still buy one for the sake of Nostalgia. When I was a kid in the 90's they were everywhere, having one one definitely take me back to my youth. How awesome would it be if they still made a 4WD explorer with a manual transmission?

[@Rafrob77]

I remember all the drug dealers in my town had the Eddie Bauer edition

[@kbbl102.5]

Rafrob77 just got some new stuff in man, shit’s fire, why haven’t you been hitting me up bro?

[@angelgjr1999]

Yeah, and dont forget the tinted windows :)

[@chicagorose66]

No wonder some dude was checking my 1996 Eddie Bauer . It was creepy .I was sitting still inside .

[@angelgjr1999]

TatersUnited Hey, rust gives cars a personality. :( And Eddie Bauer’s are nice. The car of choice for drug dealers is actually Pontiac’s.

[@aidanlua8462]

when my grandad left us he also left a black 3rd gen ford explorer sport and it's just sitting in our drive through (and our sequoia is now on the curb) but the explorer is just sitting collecting cobwebs in the suspension I hope I can drive it to his favorite donut joint when I get my license in October and make my grandpa proud!

[@jakeedgell591]

Explorers are ballin' dude. My '94 1st gen had the 4x4 with the low range and 3.90 rear gear for that good trail running, that thing was at 345,000 when I handed it down to my brother and bought myself a durango, and it's still going strong. Explorers don't die

[@rossredelback1579]

You also have to remember that back in 69 Ford came out with an explorer trim package for the F-100

[@MyLifeThai371]

My co-worker has a 2002 Ford Explorer with 379,000 miles. He bought it brand new. Original engine, but he did put a brand new transmission in it at one point. He said that thing is like a tank and built to last, unlike these new vehicles.

[@BlueNinjakoopa553]

They didn't get rid of the 2-door model in 2001. It lasted until 2003, and the "Sport" name continued with the Sport Trac up until like 2010.

[@Occurredcord]

The manual transmission wasn't done away with either until 04 if i remeber correctly, also no mention of the sporttrac.

[@zombierider85motovlogs36]

Yep, I have a '02 sport trac with a manual transmission

[@jaspereves6661]

Finnaly someone mentioned the sport trac, my first car was a 2010 sport trac with the 4.6 l v8

[@ghosttheoremproductions5469]

Our decked out 302 powered 4wd Mountaineer has been an awesome workhorse. Terrible fuel economy but dead reliable, easy to work on, and comfy.

[@samircolovic7579]

4:45 I thought it was Bob Ross 😂😂

[@itsPikachu]

Danny devito

[@sonidosdeltrono1089]

Just love the way you narrate buddy. Humorous, substancial and awesome!

[@SCIFIguy64]

My first car was a 1998 stick shift Explorer 2 Door with the 4.0 in red. It was low revving, clunky, 299,998 miles when I bought it (Clocked over on the test drive with my parents outside the guy's home) and it lasted me all the way to 340,000 before I got it towed out yesterday to the scrapyard. I jumped it over a bridge (banged gears up to 45 on a dirt road up to a bridge down a hill) and got maybe 2-3 seconds air time. It drove still, so I ran it off the road not paying attention one early morning for school, but it was rolling up into brush on a hill, so I just pulled it in neutral and it fell back out. I drove it through my woods, through my creek, got it stuck in my yard after it poured the day after my birthday that year, and had it in a rut that had the mud up to my bumper. I slammed it into a curb on a diamond interchange during a flash blizzard, knocked it out of alignment that I never fixed, but did all but the actual alignment to fix it up. I learned everything I needed to about maintenance, and general wrenching on it. I changed my own oil for the first time with one of my best friends and we got it on these narrow ramps made for tractors onto trailers, but held up with stacked bricks. Finally, after three years of great service, I bought a Buick lesabre. But it was shit, and I went back to the Explorer after just three months. After another 3 months, I bought a newer used car from a dealership, a nice 2014 Mustang 3.7, and traded in that buick. The Explorer still served us well as my dad drove it safely and cautiously, but unfortunately the idler got dirty, vacuum lines failed, and you couldn't drive it without holding three pedals down. It got in an accident when a new kia hit me in the rear after failing to stop at a signal, but only lost a tire and got a nasty dent. A month ago, the starter failed, and we decided we didn't want to mess around with it, and got a newer Ford Focus to replace her. just had it towed away, with all my memories in it from the best years of my life so far. I loved it, and would give my mustang for a clean, low mileage identical one.

[@angelgjr1999]

Joseph Stassup Yeah those Explorers were built like tanks. My 2000 Explorer xlt has 203k miles now and only mechanical issue is a small coolant leak. That truck got me through high school and my first two jobs. I will soon sell her for like 1,250$ but I will miss her.

[@muntahi4383]

i love how they used "felix tries to sell u stuff.mp3" when they did the sponsor

[@LemDrye]

I drive a 99 Eddie Bauer Explorer and it makes total sense now why my dad told me years ago to be gentle with it. He told me it will flip and roll and I was like "Yea maybe on ice or snow or lots of water, but it's fine." It started to feel a little flippy a couple years ago, enough for me to take it more gently, but now I'm definitely gonna be a lot more gentle. I had no idea that the 2nd gen explorers had widespread issues of flipping and rolling. Good to know, thanks Donut!

[@peytonstringbeanhamlett19P]

I just bought a 1999 Explorer Eddie Bauer Edition with a 4.0L. Absolutely maxed out for it’s time. Pretty damn good shape and only 84,000 miles on it. I love it.

[@juancruzmarquez5502]

fun fact: Argentinean musician Rodrigo Bueno died in a high speed rollover accident in his 2nd gen Ford Explorer around the very late 90s

[@whitetrashbandit2704]

"You're going to be in Jurassic Park,yes you are".. 😂😂😂😂 I lost it

[@ColinPatrickxo]

I just discovered you and wow you're literally my favorite person

[@David-zb2nu]

*to "Pop up, up and down headlights"* "4-door, roll-over risk, sports utility vehicle"

[@johnhenryburkemper4049]

FIREBIRD PLZZZZ

[@grandtorino7709]

WE NEED ONE... either that or Charger

[@crazyeyez1502]

My parents have an 04 Explorer. Awd, v6, and 3rd row seats. Decent ride, and actually pretty quick for what it is, no problems getting on the highway.

[@charlycava]

What? No sport trac? My 2001 is the love of my life.

[@beyblader1108]

They ugly tho

[@nickman888]

@@beyblader1108 lmao bullshit

[@m0rkmuzzl]

@@nickman888 I agree, bullshit

[@isaac24]

I love how he totally glossed over the best gen of them all, and the one I own, the 4th gen. The 2006-2010 was basically a modern vehicle with all creature comforts, but still body on frame and V8 equipped.

[@ericiglesias4313]

Planning on getting a 06, you recommend them?

[@isaac24]

I love mine. Regardless of what engine you have, unless the transmission has been replaced already, plan on it, especially the V6 with the 5 speed transmission. If it's a 4wd one, check and see if the transfer case and rear differential have been replaced, because they are expensive to fix and go out a lot. Mine were replaced by the previous owner. But overall, like I said, I love mine, so I would highly recommend it.

[@bradleynarayan7540]

Up to speed on the Toyota Camry

[@AutoRevArg]

In 2000, famous argentinean singer "Rodrigo", of just 27 y/o, died after losing control of his Ford Explorer in a highway outside Buenos Aires. It was a national tragedy. #Fact

[@TheShadowWolf162]

AutoRev Okay

[@ianbaker1703]

I just bought a 2006 explorer limited. 4.6L V8 4WD. I love it.

[@tristynnicole2836]

My first vehicle ever bought (current vehicle) is a first generation ’92 2D explorer Eddie Bauer edition. ❤️ Its always going to have a special place in my heart for sure.

[@ganzo86]

James ole boy, you young Billy Goat of a man. I could watch your videos alllll freekiN daY! Mo-Powaaa baby! Oh yeah. Soooo glad you added the Saleen info in this one. I think you left it out of the Saleen video you made before.

[@alexyoungberg5232]

*My 96 5.0 2wd with 3.73 posi was such a fun truck.*

[@WalrusWinking]

Both my Dad and Mom got matching 3rd gen Ford explorers one black one white when I was a kid. It's the only family hauler that I actually want. Not that I have a family, I just love the explorer.

[@drewgoebel64]

I almost scrolled past this video but this guy is hilarious. I’m shocked how many times I’ve laughed out loud while watching a Ford Explorer video. lol

[@EvanRackle]

transmission in my brother’s 01 Exploder Sport just went out at 175,000. RIP 2 door ‘splor

[@poyo3582]

R I P

[@craigschultz4]

Great video as always, Mr. Donut. Interesting story on the history of the Explorer. However, I would like to point out that you glossed over a couple significant changes: The fifth-gen switched to a shitty transverse engine layout with FWD bias that included a couple major design flaws. 1. The water pump was mounted behind the timing cover and was driven by the timing chain. This made the water pump replacement much more difficult and costly, but also could result in internal rotating assembly damage in the event of a water pump failure, since coolant would leak into the crank case rather than externally. And 2., the PTU which replaced a traditional transfer case could not be easily serviced, and was recommended by Ford to NOT need servicing (fluid change) was located very close to the cat, resulting in cooking of the fluid into a tar-like sludge, and resulted in many costly failures of the PTU. The 2020 6th gen saw a return to longitudinally-mounted, traditional powertrain layout with a RWD bias. I imagine the shitty water pump design is retained, but I dont know.

[@jamesprice2163]

I love driving my 94 Ford explorer (last year first gen) great on gas and for a Cadillac sized brick it hauls ass too bad it feels like I'm dragging the door handles on the ground around every corner still love everything about it and will never let it go

[@KeysGoldenSounds]

i have a 2003 xls sport utility with 166000 miles n i love it no issues no problems great truck i love it