hi...I have had a 1997 ford explorer for about a year and a half and no real problems to report...but right now I am looking to find two track rod ends and rear brake pads so it can pass its M.O.T, I was informed that the track rod ends can only be obtained from Ford themselves,if thats the case its goodbye explorer !! which would be a shame as apart from its heavy fuel consumption its been a reliable work horse especialy in the winter as I live in the highlands of scotland...does anyone who owns an explorer advise me where I can obtain pats etc....