 This has been a very reliable vehicle for my family.  It is my daily runner back-and-forth to work (22 miles each way), as well as our long distance driver (frequent trips out-of-state).  With almost 200K miles, I thought maybe I'd start having problems, but so far I've had to put very little into it.  I bought it at 100K miles and since then have had issues with electronic things like the security alarm would go off when the doors were locked and after trips to local dealerships with no answers, out local repair guy disconnected two sensors in the doors.  The lights don't come on now when you open those doors, but it also fixed the issue with the alarm going off for no reason.  Other fixes have included a new starter just a few miles ago, but mostly I've only ever had wear and tear things need replaced like brakes and rotors.  I have a third row seat that isn't used often, but when we do haul other family and friends with us, I love that extra seating.  The storage is fantastic and the front seats have plenty of leg room.  The back seat isn't as roomy as my daughter would prefer, but she travels well back there.  I average 16-18 miles per gallon between high way and city driving.  I am struggling with how long to keep this great vehicle.  I paid $7500 for it in 2009 and the KBB value is currently $3600.  It has very little rust (although a problem of this year Explorer is the back hatch cracking under the glass).  It did have one crack when I bought it and now it has two.  I really do love this trust worthy vehicle!