# 02 FORD EXPLORER- do they really blow up?

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-do-they-really-blow-up/7449>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Created:** [November 19, 2007, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-do-they-really-blow-up/7449 "2007-11-19T18:30:31Z")\
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**Author:** ![LUVCARSBETTY](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/43a26b/32.png) [@LUVCARSBETTY](https://community.cartalk.com/u/LUVCARSBETTY)\
**Post date:** [November 19, 2007, 6:30pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-ford-explorer-do-they-really-blow-up/7449/1 "2007-11-19T18:30:31Z")

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looking at the V6 currently have a dodge durango V8 99 and I think I like the explorer better, has 89000 miles, but I am concern about the things I have heard. Should I buy it or not? Looking at getting a great deal, but is it worth it? What should I look out for?