Explorer Safety - Ford Explorer Ranger Enthusiasts "Serious Explorations"®

adambone · 08-07-2002, 05:33 PM

July 26th I was unfortunate enough to suffer a seizure while driving at 50 mph. Since I was unconcious when the accident happened, I can only share what I've been told by both the police and witnesses. After passing out, my 1998 Explorer XLT V8 drifted right and continued down the road for about 1/2 a mile before slamming into a large Krystal sign. The first thing I remember on my own from the night is that I opened the door and climbed out completely unharmed (save a sore back and neck). This car saved my life without a doubt, so three cheers for Explorers (as if you didn't already need a reason to celebrate)! My billet's are looking pretty harsh, and the carbon fiber headlight covers shattered into a million pieces, as well as the battery, my tires, fan, lights, etc. I'm rebuilding the car now with the help of my local Ford dealer because there's no way I'm scraping this car! I'm also buying a 2002 Eddie Bauer V8. Many thanks to Ford for building such a great SUV!

InS0mNiAc · 08-07-2002, 05:37 PM

glad to hear your OK, rebuild and enjoy the X for many years to come!

**Rick** · 08-07-2002, 05:40 PM

Definatley glad you came out of that ok!!

**410Fortune** · 08-07-2002, 05:44 PM

Angels are watching over you....

I have a friend named Julie. She drove a new Wrangler.
A volvo ran a red light and creamed her Jeep, it rolled 3 times. She was stuck upside down in the Jeep for 3 hours while they cut her out. She walked away with slight bruises. She was not wearing her seat belt.

Angels I tell you......

**Alec** · 08-07-2002, 05:52 PM

Glad you're ok.

My X rammed a telephone pole when I was 16. The truck was stock. Basically due to a slick, poorly maintained road and poor driving skills, I hit the tp head-on at 25-30 mph. I knew the impact was coming, so I lightly had my hands on the wheel at 9 and 3 like they tell you to with airbags. After the impact, my glasses were still on straight, and I just had some minor burns from the airbag explosives. The truck had about $6500 damage.

Limited96 · 08-07-2002, 08:18 PM

same thing happened to me 2 times.. i hit a phone pole at 65 miles per hour in my little 93 cavalier... totalled it out... really bad.. hurt myself a bit but i was ok..

but then i was broadsided by a full size tahoe with a grill guard going 65 or so when i didnt stop at a stoplight due to a siezure, it was in my 99 ranger.. and it rolled.. etc.. anyway that side impact bar saved my life.. any other car and i would have been dead...

thank god for ford.

hey if you need anyone to talk to about epilepsy and everything.. im here... feel free..ive known about mine for about a year and can share whatever with ya.

**mrboyle** · 08-07-2002, 09:58 PM

Glad to hear that you wrer not injured and your X will live to see another day. Having Nacrolepsey, one of my greatest fears is falling asleap at the wheel, but I feel safer knowing that the vehicle I am driving is a Ford.

MONMIX · 08-07-2002, 10:43 PM

Man that's crazy! Thank GOD you are oaky and all you hit was a sign !!!

andypinto · 08-08-2002, 02:01 PM

Your a very lucky guy, but the X do part of the job.

In Oct. 2001 I crash my 92 XLT against a Mazda 626 sedan that suddenly stop in the highway to make a U turn.

I go at about 50 MPH and I have no time to do nothing, excepto grabb the wheel and wait.

Ther crash was rough, man, and the trunk of the Mazda just dissappear. The rear part of the car becomes flat as a billiard table.

By luck nobody was hurt, nor myself or the guy on the Mazda. Remember that a 92 XLT has no airbags

Damages in my XLT? almost nothing. A broken corner light and the right headlamp, and some scratches in the mask and the hood.

I will never change my XLT, I like drive a tank.

Andy

*'96explorereddiebauer* · 08-08-2002, 10:42 PM

Glad you got out alright.

When I was 16, some drunk t-boned me going about 60. My Grand Cherokee rolled 3 times and before I knew it, I was upside down. His car was beyond recognition and he was soooo drunk it wasn't even funny. I got out with a little cut on my forehead so I was very lucky that I was alive. He was jailed for a long ass time. I forgot how long but I'm alright. That's all I care about.

08-07-2002, 05:33 PM	#1
adambone Wannabe Elite Explorer Jacksonville, FL 1998 XLT V8 Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 53 Vehicle Specs	Explorer Safety July 26th I was unfortunate enough to suffer a seizure while driving at 50 mph. Since I was unconcious when the accident happened, I can only share what I've been told by both the police and witnesses. After passing out, my 1998 Explorer XLT V8 drifted right and continued down the road for about 1/2 a mile before slamming into a large Krystal sign. The first thing I remember on my own from the night is that I opened the door and climbed out completely unharmed (save a sore back and neck). This car saved my life without a doubt, so three cheers for Explorers (as if you didn't already need a reason to celebrate)! My billet's are looking pretty harsh, and the carbon fiber headlight covers shattered into a million pieces, as well as the battery, my tires, fan, lights, etc. I'm rebuilding the car now with the help of my local Ford dealer because there's no way I'm scraping this car! I'm also buying a 2002 Eddie Bauer V8. Many thanks to Ford for building such a great SUV! __________________ 5.0 L V8 4x2, 31x10.50 BFGoodrich A/T KO Tires, "Genuine Steel" Gloss-Black Running Boards, K&N Filtercharger, "Tornado" air injection, Precision Billet Grille/ Billet Bumper Insert, EGR Carbon Fiber Headlight/Taillight Gaurds, EGR Carbon Fiber RainGaurds, Brushed Steel/ Carbon Fiber pedal kit, 270 watt Pioneer CD/Satellite Radio Reciever w/organic dispay, Four 5x8 Pioneer 4-way speakers powered at 125 watts a piece, Alpine 752 model 5-channel amp, 2 12" JL AUDIO w6's.

08-07-2002, 05:37 PM	#2
InS0mNiAc Wannabe Elite Explorer Chatsworth, California 2002 Explorer Sport Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 217 Vehicle Specs	glad to hear your OK, rebuild and enjoy the X for many years to come! __________________ If the whole world could kiss my ass at one time, I'd let it.... My X Sport Pix

08-07-2002, 05:40 PM	#3
Rick Admin Pumpkin Pilot Wayoutin, Aridzona '93 XL Join Date: Feb 1999 Posts: 21,234 Vehicle Specs	Definatley glad you came out of that ok!! __________________ Rick Horwitz, AB7FH "Serious Exploration's" Admin Rick's '93/'98 Explorer Dodge Dart 512 Resto/Race 2004 Mustang Mach 1 2003 Dodge Ram/Cummins Dually

08-07-2002, 05:44 PM	#4
410Fortune ELITE BRONCO2ERER Crawlorado B2 Mod Join Date: Aug 2000 Posts: 21,657 Vehicle Specs	Angels are watching over you.... I have a friend named Julie. She drove a new Wrangler. A volvo ran a red light and creamed her Jeep, it rolled 3 times. She was stuck upside down in the Jeep for 3 hours while they cut her out. She walked away with slight bruises. She was not wearing her seat belt. Angels I tell you...... __________________ 96 Explorer daily driver build-1996 XLT 5.0L AWD to 4x4 conversion complete on 33's 88 BII 5.0L conversion - BII 5.0l drivetrain thread My Bronco II - 1988 Bronco II 4x4 V8 on 35's - registry and updates

08-07-2002, 05:52 PM	#5
Alec Mod Emeritus Houston, Texas 2008 JK Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 16,056 Vehicle Specs	Glad you're ok. My X rammed a telephone pole when I was 16. The truck was stock. Basically due to a slick, poorly maintained road and poor driving skills, I hit the tp head-on at 25-30 mph. I knew the impact was coming, so I lightly had my hands on the wheel at 9 and 3 like they tell you to with airbags. After the impact, my glasses were still on straight, and I just had some minor burns from the airbag explosives. The truck had about $6500 damage. __________________ Alec "Dr. Candlepower" Rosenbaum Daily: 2008 JK Gone: EE "Splat", 2003 VW GTI VR6, 85 Bronco project

08-07-2002, 08:18 PM	#6
Limited96 Wannabe Elite Explorer Grand Rapids, MI 96 Limited Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 110 Vehicle Specs	same thing happened to me 2 times.. i hit a phone pole at 65 miles per hour in my little 93 cavalier... totalled it out... really bad.. hurt myself a bit but i was ok.. but then i was broadsided by a full size tahoe with a grill guard going 65 or so when i didnt stop at a stoplight due to a siezure, it was in my 99 ranger.. and it rolled.. etc.. anyway that side impact bar saved my life.. any other car and i would have been dead... thank god for ford. hey if you need anyone to talk to about epilepsy and everything.. im here... feel free..ive known about mine for about a year and can share whatever with ya. __________________ 1996 v6 4x4 limited ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION..

08-07-2002, 10:43 PM	#8
MONMIX I fix dents Millersville , Maryland 2000 Explorer Sport Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 8,328 Vehicle Specs	Man that's crazy! Thank GOD you are oaky and all you hit was a sign !!! __________________ MONMIX " Zorro " YES YES YOU ALL ARE MY FRIENDS!! You dont need a little icon to prove that. Please stop asking me. This is NOT my space. My Explorer CHURCH.... sort of

08-08-2002, 02:01 PM	#9
andypinto Wannabe Elite Explorer Arica, Chile 92 XLT, 2002 XLT Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 159 Vehicle Specs	Your a very lucky guy, but the X do part of the job. In Oct. 2001 I crash my 92 XLT against a Mazda 626 sedan that suddenly stop in the highway to make a U turn. I go at about 50 MPH and I have no time to do nothing, excepto grabb the wheel and wait. Ther crash was rough, man, and the trunk of the Mazda just dissappear. The rear part of the car becomes flat as a billiard table. By luck nobody was hurt, nor myself or the guy on the Mazda. Remember that a 92 XLT has no airbags Damages in my XLT? almost nothing. A broken corner light and the right headlamp, and some scratches in the mask and the hood. I will never change my XLT, I like drive a tank. Andy

08-08-2002, 10:42 PM	#10
'96explorereddiebauer Explorer Emeritus Glen Allen (Richmond), VA '06 Accord EX-L & Sebring Join Date: Jun 2000 Posts: 3,810 Vehicle Specs	Glad you got out alright. When I was 16, some drunk t-boned me going about 60. My Grand Cherokee rolled 3 times and before I knew it, I was upside down. His car was beyond recognition and he was soooo drunk it wasn't even funny. I got out with a little cut on my forehead so I was very lucky that I was alive. He was jailed for a long ass time. I forgot how long but I'm alright. That's all I care about. __________________ Billy '06 Honda Accord EX-L '06 Chrysler Sebring Touring Sedan (Company car) '98 Honda Accord EX-V6 '05 Honda Odyssey EX-L