A new vs old question ... have a 1994 Explorer and has been literally free of any issues with normal maintenance.

Newer ones have a huge following ... much, much nicer, but appear to retain SUV heritage ...

George

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George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg