I have a 1993 Ford Explorer and I think it has something to do with the famous roll overs. Every year I think this Ford can't keep going and it does. I'm just waiting for it to break down and so far it never has. I paid $3,000 for it about 8 years ago and it just keeps on going. I really got my money's worth of it. With a family my size, I was looking for a vehicle with the most seat belts so I can take the kids in groups. Groups are better for me because if I took them one at a time, I would have kids 24/7!!! Funny how life happens!