Hello, new to the forum, I have an opportunity to buy a 2000 Explorer XLT w/SOHC/4:10's and pretty much loaded, very good shape less than 90k miles. After reading some of the posts, it seems like these engines are time bombs, the transmissions are junk, and maybe I should just stick to my jeep. I've owned a 1990 Explorer (new), a 1995 Navajo, still own a 1990 Bronco II and all seem to have been pretty much trouble free reliable vehicles. Whats up with the newer ones, did ford really screw up or what? Considering the number of Explorers produced on a percentage basis maybe these problems seem blown out of proportion. Can anyone please advise me on the purchase of this Explorer? thanks.