The 1999 Ford Explorer, affectionately known as my Ford Exploder, became deathly ill last night and had to be transported by tow truck to the Unocal 76 station on West Pt. Loma Blvd. in San Diego, CA where she was placed on life support overnight. She was pronounced dead by my mechanic at 12:16 p.m. today. She succumbed to a long list of ailments, not the least of which was a broken transmission, ironically replaced 3 years ago on March 17th. The 3 year warranty expired yesterday but the 36,000 miles have long since been exceeded. I adopted her in 2001 at 60,000 miles and in the end she amassed an impressive (for a Ford) 181,600 miles.
She was a faithful truck taking me to and fro on any adventure I thought up. Someone threatened to cut her down in her prime by bowling a mounted tire onto the freeway. Left with no choice, she protected me by driving over it, sustaining a great deal of damage to her undercarriage but remaining upright. The insurance company helped to heal her and get her back on the road again.
She is survived by a couple operable bicycles and a bus pass. A service will not be held, but feel free to share any pictures or favorite memories you have of her. In lieu of sending flowers, I ask that you use the money to get your transmission fluid changed. Your car will thank you for it.
8 comments:
I am so sorry for your loss. I too, have lost automotive loved ones. I feel your pain buddy!
So sorry D. I remember when I surrendered the Chevy Sprint, my first in a long line of fine luxury cars. It was bitter sweet, but in the end I got over it in a matter of minutes.
My the exploder RIP.
The fam reminded me that they took some Fords to 200,000 and 250,000 +. Also, humbled when Sara, my brother's fiancée told me that she used this to teach her 6th graders the literary device of personification. I didn't realize I was employing it when I wrote but have to think that what she and other good teachers have taught has subconsciously stuck.
hola espero te encuentres mejor y ya no sufras por tu camioneta te puedo cooperar para una bicicleta mmmmm o mejor aun te podemos dar un raid en el camion especial de gus mi hijo es broma .............
susana...
TRANSLATION: hello i hope that you feel better now and you don't suffer any more for your truck.I can maybe pitch in for you to get a bicycle or even better we could give you a ride in Gustavo's special bus.. just kidding...so sorry for you .....
-Susana
I was just watching Seinfeld Season 7, Episode 21 "The Bottle Deposit". Another great example of personification. Jerry's mechanic, Tony, blames him for neglecting his car and kidnaps it.
Interesting article, added his blog to Favorites
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