Used 2002 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews
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still going strong 2016
coloradobell1, Butte, MT, 10/22/2014
updated 04/23/2016
Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful
Still going stronger after 5years. Take in to dealerships for yearly maintenance, tire rotations.No problems.. like the saying says" You take care of your baby, your baby will take of you"!
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donald junco, Reno, NV, 10/17/2016
Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
it is now 2017 and my 2002 ford EXP has never been in the repair shop only for breaks . that is it runs and runs the best SUV I ever owned
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Too many problems for the price
julz, 08/02/2008
Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Passenger window motor went out, cd's get jammed in player. One cylinder (think thats what its called) went out at 55,000. Then appeared a long crack in the hatch rear trim (and no it's not the liftgage that was recalled). Then at 70,000 miles I had to get my transmission rebuilt. My mechanic showed me the parts and told me they were crap. Trying to cut corners and save money I guess. Like Ford wasn't making enough off of $32,000. Then at 78,000 it happened again-and by the way I baby this SUV and do all maintenance as needed. Transmission again but this time my mechanic couldn't find the exact problem in the transmission- had to put a new catalytic converter in among some other parts. Geez
Extreme dissappointment
stretch, 01/05/2010
Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've been a Ford man all of my life; until now. Should have read the reviews before I bought it. What a mechanical piece of crap. Afraid to even drive it, wondering what is going to need repairs next. Door ajar light comes on for no reason, 4X4 is locked in low. Was going down the road at about 25mph in 4 auto when low locked in. Thought I had dropped the motor and tranny on the ground with the violent shifting that occurred.I'm just glad no one was behind me when it happened. Rear axle bearing noise, front wheel bearings bad, broken panel under rear window.It seems my vehicle has all of the problems combined that I've read on this and similar websites.Ford should be ashamed of themselves.
No major problems here
Happy With It, 07/30/2004
Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I think the reviews are pretty tough on sites like this because more often than not, it is the people who have problems that seek out to put up a review. Anyway, love my Explorer - just right size, not to big or too small. Tows like a champ with the healthy V8. Only two minor issues - squeaky front suspension and the airbag warning light came on. The dealership replaced the bushings on the front suspension and replaced a sensor for the airbag - no problems since! I think the transmission definitely could be improved. I sometimes find it slipping into gear after moving from park to drive or reverse, but once again, not the end of the world. I'm happy!
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