Exploder?

[blubuckaroo]

The "Exploder" label is getting a bit old for me.
Some can't refer to the Explorer without the "Exploder" reference.
Did the Explorer actually explode like the Mustang and Pinto?
I don't think so.
Like I've said, this is getting weary.%)

 

[redfishtony]

Sorry if my earlier post referring to an Exploder hurt your feelings. No intentions of doing that at all. I have three different guys I work who drive them and they all three call them Exploders. I'll tell them to stop.

 

[broncodriver99]

They did burst into flames when they rolled due to tires exploding.

Much bigger things in life to be weary about.

 

[blubuckaroo]

Sorry if my earlier post referring to an Exploder hurt your feelings. No intentions of doing that at all. I have three different guys I work who drive them and they all three call them Exploders. I'll tell them to stop.

Thanks. I've never owned one, but with all the great parts we've pirated from them, you'd think there would be some allegiance.

 

[blubuckaroo]

They did burst into flames when they rolled due to tires exploding.

Much bigger things in life to be weary about.

Call it annoying then. Respect is where you find it.

 

[sykanr0ng]

It's been twenty years since the tire problem, isn't it time to let that stupid nickname die?

 

[Eoth]

It takes decades to build a good reputation and minutes to ruin it.

 

[Skiddy]

next someone will get annoyed with chebby's and heeps%)

 

[yakelys69]

Threads are better with images.

Article claimed the cd player caused it so probably skip that upgrade on the bronco.

 

[kazman]

^^^
Yeah, but did it explode?

;D

 

[JWMcCrary]

next someone will get annoyed with chebby's and heeps%)

Kinda what I was thinking.
Theres no doubt when somebody says Exploder what vehicle they are referring to. Explorer could be several Ford vehicles.

 

[Rustytruck]

Yep my 1974 Bronco is/was an Explorer model. After 44 years I am glad it hasn't exploded. It got close one time when an exhaust shop torched through its plastic fuel line.

 

[bronconut73]

My '84 F-250 had Explorer Badges on it.
Like the eb it was an accessory package.

 

[Boss Hugg]

next someone will get annoyed with chebby's and heeps%)

umm... too late.

oh! you meant those versions of the names?

 

[half cab]

next someone will get annoyed with chebby's and heeps%)

And even that name the call a lifted stock bronco

 

[Skiddy]

And even that name the call a lifted stock bronco

oh no the horror lol

 

[tatersalad]

And even that name the call a lifted stock bronco

Hey, they're just trying to get them to roll easier like the above referenced ride

 

[TOOLMAN]

I've always called them Exploders. I think it comes from the first gen Explorers (early '90s) and it pretty much stuck because they were pretty junky. I think the new Explorers are pretty sweet rides, but still catch myself calling them Exploders from time to time. Keep in mind, Explorers were the #1 turned in vehicle when they did the Cash for Clunkers program!

 

[NC-Fordguy]

We have an Explorer. Gets called an exploder on occasion.
We have a Thunderbird. Gets called a thunder chicken on occasion.
The Broncos get called nice jeeps often.


Zero F$%ks given even after trying.

 

[blubuckaroo]

Early Mustangs and Pintos were the real exploders. The floor of the trunk was the gas tank.