Thats why we call 'em "Exploders".

 

I was wondering if my wife and I were the only ones that called them that!

Fords are the worst out of the big three, IMO. But like others said, they all have their problems. I think Dodges have the least out of the three, but thats just been my experience.

Like others said (again), make sure that the specific vehicle you are test driving is solid. Any squeaks, squeals, other odd noises, weird vibrations, etc. etc. get them addressed or walk away from the deal. The most common thing I've seen in abused (and sometimes not so abused) Dodge Rams of our model years are bad automatic transmissions.

 

what kind of tranny does the explorer have? My dads '91 F250's tranny just crapped out on him at 300,000 miles. It was a stock E4od.

 

the explorer had a 5r55w and it was terrible. the reason it blew up was because i didnt get anything geared when i put 22 inch wheels on it that weighed 80+ lbs each... needless to say im all done with ford. the problem is that i DEFINITELY want an extended cab ram (do they make these in stick?)

 

yeah they do. Big rims hu, that sucks. there are ALOT of youngsters who put 26 inch rims on there cars in my neck of the woods. They call it "rollin donk". they look like idiots!!! they look even stupider when they mess there car up because of it.

 

Put 22" wheels on any make of vehicle without the proper gearing/drivetrain, and you'll blow up the tranny, or more.