After 30 Years, My 1991 Ford Explorer Is Going Home to Its Original Family: Here's the Full Story!

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11 ай бұрын

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@NickTarterOKC 11 ай бұрын

That Explorer is such a cool little truck based SUV. I'm glad it is going back to its original family.

@davidlusk4350 11 ай бұрын

Brendan is a very good addition to the TFL crew. Always enjoy the podcast he works on and hey, cheap cars are just as fun !!

@ROBinJVILLE 11 ай бұрын

if not more fun

@loose-arrow-garage 11 ай бұрын

I owned a '91 Explorer, base model 4x4 with the 4.0 and manual transmission. I loved the way it drove. It was simple and reliable.

@dmegahan 11 ай бұрын

I wish I could buy most of the cars I owned in the past back.

@MrChilongaso 11 ай бұрын

This video just made my day. This kid is getting a diamond in the rough.

@brentcornish6107 11 ай бұрын

This story is almost a 1 in a million chance. Congrats on the sale especially to the original family that owned it from new. Touched my heart. Thank you.

@juliusdream2683 11 ай бұрын

Had a 91 sport 5 speed manual transmission 4.0 V6 engine and the sport was a two door so it looked so much sportier and it has cruise control. Once it’s in 5th gear which is considered overdrive you can activate the cruise control. What a great truck it never failed me once in anything never got stuck in snow or sand and it always started every time. If you maintain it properly it will last. That is the XLT I didn’t have that version so I assume it’s very similar .

@creepingnet 10 ай бұрын

Still dailying the 1993 Explorer Sport 2wd that my mom bought new in 1993. Those 1st gens are like old Hondas and VW Beetles. 471K on all original drivetrain. That's why I never replaced or "upgraded". There is no point. It does what I need, still looks great at 30, paint is even holding up. And in my capable mechanical hands, maintenance and repairs are relatively cheap and a cinch.

@speterbilt 10 ай бұрын

Awesome atory. Brendan has a been a fantastic add to TFL.

@user-ze9pk5cq9c 11 ай бұрын

Блин... ❤ You made this kid happy for a couple years at least! You're great!)

@regsparkes6507 11 ай бұрын

I agree with the others, yes, this is a good story,.. way to go Brendan and happy miles to the new/old owner(s).

@zoefaith120 10 ай бұрын

This video makes my car person in me happy. The circle of life is died. Old girls may look rough but it's the small things that makes us love certain stuff. Small and big.

@timhopkins23 11 ай бұрын

When I moved across the country in 2006 I did it in a 1992 Explorer Sport. No working gas gauge made it an adventure for sure.

@anengineer_ 11 ай бұрын

Guys, awesome history! I really enjoy watching Brendon's videos. Thank you, TFL for you work 👍

@midwestsneakerhead6511 11 ай бұрын

This video was super cool! What an awesome first car!

@lanemorrow7417 11 ай бұрын

I had a '93 I believe. It was an XLT in Hunter Green. Thing was absolutely bullet proof. Great truck

@JayElement13 11 ай бұрын

I still love the first generation explores to this day I’ve owned 2 and had them for years I worked them hard never had any issues except general maintenance I drove my first one. It was the Eddie Bauer edition. I drove it up lions back in Utah.

@benbrower1 11 ай бұрын

Back in early 90s the two top vehicles in Boulder CO were Explorers and Saabs (esp convertibles). Every Saturday morning a steady stream of them rolled into Moe's Bagels.

@robervin9107 11 ай бұрын

He got to meet Brendon . That’s automatic win.

@lp6wo 10 ай бұрын

Makes me miss my 91 ranger I had in high school. Such a good little truck.

@Ornelas11B 11 ай бұрын

That vehicle has a lot of life in it yet. Great video too with the family buying it back.

@TheCoyote808 11 ай бұрын

Darned wholesome ending to the story of the Explorer. May thy enjoy that car for many more years to come.

@bouldertodd 5 ай бұрын

What a great story! Vehicles and what they mean to is when we care for them. So nice to know the truck made it right back to where it belongs.

@ojbarberena7090 11 ай бұрын

Great story

@VMACarros 11 ай бұрын

Amazing story and video. I’ve always been a fan of those 1st gen Explorers. They’re really cool suvs.

@sugonmaballs 11 ай бұрын

Lol, I had a '94 Explorer that had the same "goo" issue on the steering wheel. I just put a cover on it so it stopped getting all over my hands. I really miss that truck though, it was my first vehicle when I was 16 and got it with 120k on it in 2002, and it lasted me 15 years until I gave it to my bro in law with 250k on it and he junked it because he couldn't afford tires on it. =( It ran great still at the time and my son misses it as well. I would give about anything to get it back again now.

@steveh545 11 ай бұрын

Happy story. I was almost hoping you’d give the truck to him, hope you gave him a great deal anyway. Good stuff.

@brettperkins4643 11 ай бұрын

Had a 94 ranger, new clutch, had to replace upper and lower "ball joints" outer tie rods, that's about it. Probably still have it if a tree didn't fall on it and total it out. Had 198,000 miles, very solid

@emmanuel_4.836 11 ай бұрын

My mom and dad had a 92 blue ford explore automatic with the 4x4 as well My dad sold it for 1,200 back in 2009 running and driving he still regrets it till this day

@chriscon8463 10 ай бұрын

Great video! I found myself smiling while watching it…

@benreifhardt4471 10 ай бұрын

I still remember the day my mom came home from buying a light blue explorer just like this one with a 5 speed manual! I loved that thing!

@lanceripplinger8352 11 ай бұрын

Such a great and wholesome story! Keep on keeping on, TFL!

@Pontiacse93 11 ай бұрын

I am happy to see it going back to original family

@rockymountboy 11 ай бұрын

I had two 2nd Gen Explorers. Fantastic vehicles. I miss them. I'd prefer to build up one for overlanding/trail use rather than an XJ.

@bmwpete65s55 10 ай бұрын

One of my favorite stories so far on TFL!

@stig120212 11 ай бұрын

such a great wonderful story!! love this so awesome tfl!!

@Mach141 11 ай бұрын

I had a 1991 Ranger. Had a couple minor issues but basically bulletproof. If was an automatic I would have kept it. Got tired of shifting.

@stevenrogers2457 11 ай бұрын

Cool story, It's not very often that you get to buy back your original vehicle. Wish I could have bought back a few of mine

@michaelcrouch4248 11 ай бұрын

That’s a great story! I had a 91 explorer and it was super solid, like a tank but road great on the road

@seagrass7125 11 ай бұрын

Great vid!

@jimcostantino6244 11 ай бұрын

Good stuff Brendan

@lffit 11 ай бұрын

Good presentation, nice story!

@mikeburnett160 10 ай бұрын

This one makes me smile. Cool story!

@SpikeArrowood 11 ай бұрын

My sister bought one JUST LIKE this one!!! We were talking today and she said she wished she still had it!!!

@joshmarrero13 11 ай бұрын

That's is so it doesn't get any better than this

@davidmcelfresh3024 10 ай бұрын

Great story!

@treymetzger 10 ай бұрын

Awesome story!

@mathyoubuggin 11 ай бұрын

Beautiful story.

@richonsound6531 11 ай бұрын

That red beard. That red explorer. That red head kid. Majestic!!

@louislepage5111 11 ай бұрын

Nice story 😊

@JCWWRacing905 11 ай бұрын

Happy trails old Ferd. Would love to have one like it.

@JTrc970 11 ай бұрын

That's really awesome, heck yeah!!

@AndrewBaker924 11 ай бұрын

That is a cool story. Congrats to him.

@einfeldt777 10 ай бұрын

That is such a cool story 🤗👍🤗

@hotwheelinroblox7348 11 ай бұрын

I'm sad to see it go, I really wanted to see a Jurassic Park theme version of it.

@joecool9739 11 ай бұрын

Those had a cool bubble-top 😊

@hotwheelinroblox7348 11 ай бұрын

@@joecool9739 yea that's why I love them even more. I got my love for the explorers because of the movie. :)

@duncdunc76 9 ай бұрын

Pretty cool automotive story there.

@ulysseslima9534 8 ай бұрын

What a cool story.

@OBS4ever16 10 ай бұрын

Definitely replace those tires. I had my driver side front tire blow on me. It was from 2001

@robperez3433 11 ай бұрын

Super cool!

@lewisreeves3993 11 ай бұрын

AWESOME!!

@reallyemptypockets6509 11 ай бұрын

The best part of buying older vehicles 🚗,is the cheap registration fees. I quit buying new cars because the the taxes and registration fees just make me too angry.

@jefffalks1519 11 ай бұрын

Pretty cool story how this worked out.

@30smsuperstrat 11 ай бұрын

I see what you did. A CU Buffs video before the TCU game. That's Prime😁

@keithdosik 11 ай бұрын

Brenden; when are you giving us a fleet update

@andreiionescu205 11 ай бұрын

He has a fleet of his own

@albertostapatio 6 күн бұрын

Where is the cabin filter?

@richfarfugnuven6308 10 ай бұрын

They should do an old TJ with an inline 6 next.

@emiliosemporium3977 11 ай бұрын

No texting and driving kid. 😂

@CarthewFamily 11 ай бұрын

I learned to drive in a 1993 explorer. Still my favorite car. I wish I had the money to fix it. And not junk it.

@jamesthomas3274 10 ай бұрын

I have a Borla stainless steel, cat-back exhaust for that Explorer.

@mcewenj2529 9 ай бұрын

lemme cop bro??

@MrPAULONEAL 11 ай бұрын

I was 13 when this vehicle was new.

@derekandrews4958 11 ай бұрын

Go Buffs!

@michaelcoffey7362 11 ай бұрын

Nice 🥰

@patricklinkous 11 ай бұрын

Ahhhh that's so cool that the original owner's kid bought it back! 😅

@spartanchirho 11 ай бұрын

Well, i was goimg to offer Brendan 10k for it!!!! (KIDDING) But a great story and going to the perfect owner 😊

@eddiebowens1919 11 ай бұрын

This poor kid.

@dommm111 11 ай бұрын

Maybe there is a new gearhead right here

@jayhiggins5239 11 ай бұрын

Where the automatic transmission versions also reliable?

@TexasMan77 10 ай бұрын

They were so so.

@juliusdream2683 11 ай бұрын

Oh my 91 sport had much better stock mag rims they looked so much better those are from a different year I’m almost positive or mine weren’t but again the rims with the little circles milled out and the deeper set rim.