When I come back to the states next year, I'll be in the market for a truck or SUV. I'd like to minimize purchase cost and at the same time find something in good shape and and reliable enough to take on trips. I think I'd like a V8 w/ 4WD, and enough towing capacity to pull a car or boat. Some of the trucks I have in mind include 351W F150s, 350 Chevy Suburbans, and now I'm thinking about an explorer. The interesting thing about an explorer would be modifying it to have a little fun. With that in mind, which years would be best? I don't think AWD came in '96. Are there any other considerations I should be aware of? Is modification pretty much identical to modifying the 5.0 in the mustang? It wouldn't be anything crazy. I'd probably keep the heads and intake, and do all the basic bolt-ons and a cam. I wouldn't be as inclined to modify the other trucks, honestly.