test drove a few 6 cylinders and 8 cylinders of both makes on the highway for 80+K and the 8's get better milage. I couldn't believe it myself. As for searching the net for advice the problem is that there are way more explorers out there so needless to say more complaints. What I am worried about is on each and trying to research is
Jeeps transmitions, air cond,
Fords all aluminum V8, Sealed transmition (no dip stick to check fluid)
both of thier long term reliability.