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Used 2002 Ford Explorer Sport SUV Consumer Reviews

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Wishing I bought a 4 door Explorer...

Mario, 03/25/2002
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Value 2WD 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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For my lifestyle, I should have purchased a 4 door Explorer. It's a pain in the $#@! to put my child in the back seat. Don't even try putting an adult back there. It's tough. An adult will have a real difficult time climbing into the back seat. I like the engine and trans though. The vehicle is very peppy! Wind noise can be very loud when driving on a windy day however. Lastly, I don't like the fact that my new 2002 Sport looks like a 1991 Sport. The body hasn't really changed in 10 years! The Sport needs to be redesigned or discontinued from Ford's line up. It is very outdated.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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formal1, 03/19/2002
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Value 4WD 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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this suv has been good,comforable, easy to drive on all road types. I was looking at the toyota 4 runner, highlander and the ml320 and opted for the explorer sport because i could not the difference in ride,comfort,handling that the reviewers had written that was so much different.For the cost of the vehicle you cant beat it.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Fun SUV

NPFlorida, 04/26/2002
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Value 2WD 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I leased a 2001 Sport Explorer. I really enjoy this truck. It has just enough power for those who are not race frenzy. Gas mileage is phenominal for an SUV.(17 gal tank - 300 miles) Comfortable seating (love the leather quality) Radio is pretty good. In 2 years (June 2002) I have never had a problem yet! Love it.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Great SUV

Florida1, 05/12/2002
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Value 2WD 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I never considered a Ford until I test drove this Explorer two years ago. I have not had one problem with it since I bought it. I drove it cross country (Seattle to Orlando) and the seats proved to be extremely comfortable. I have the version with side airbags and wished the front seats had head rests though. There is also a rattle in the trunk from the plastic loose. I can't seem to make it go away. The truck is very powerful and beats many cars off the line while it pegs you to the back of the seat on acceleration. I might consider another Ford next year, but they are going to have to get more refined before I buy over a foreign model.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love it so far!

Derek_02Sport, 10/24/2002
2002 Ford Explorer Sport Value 2WD 2dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I really can't complain about anything so far. I think its a great SUV for the money. Too bad they are stop making this vehicle after 2003.

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