No you wouldn't. The Explorer is only bearable to drive. Good for an SUV but just bearable. The Subbie does really good on the curvy roads here in the moutains. I just wish I had gotten a 5-speed manual but my wife can't drive a handshaker.
I have 5 cars. Four are manual transmissions. Two Saturns, One 67 VW bug, One Delorean, and One Ford Probe (automatic). Been driving sticks since I was 17. Only had two automatics in my life.
What year is your Explorer?