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Will never own another Ford
Tara, 12/10/2007
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought this car brand new off the lot with 79 miles on. Now I know why they were trying to get rid of them. First transmission was put in at 24k miles, second transmission put in at 64k miles and it's in the shop again with another transmission problem (second time this year). I'm out around $6000 with transmission costs and rental cars. This is really not worth it, stay away. Because of this problem (and a few minor ones) I will not ever own another Ford again.
the money pit!
lisa, 03/10/2010
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 4 people found this review helpful
I fell in love with the "look" of the explorer xlt, and had always heard that Ford built a good vehicle. Everything started out great. But, around 70,000 miles that all started to change. I have replaced 6 wheel bearings, rebuilt the transmission, changed window switch, the interior lights works only when they want too, heat doesn't work anymore, volume knob is broken, clicking noise coming from dash, 4x4 doesn't work, trim started fading to quick, leather seats don't hold up, rear passenger door won't lock and after all this the transmission is going out again. Don't waset your money on what is now known as the Ford exploder.
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Finally , Quality Job #1
U00GXG1, 11/12/2003
2002 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Ford has finally built a quality vehicle. I have been a G.M. buyer until this one come out. NO comparison of the quality of Bravada , GMC , or others. The Limited wins hands down ! I am in the process of trading it in on a new 2004 Limited.
Newby to 4x4s
Blondy, 01/11/2009
2002 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've only had my '02 Explorer Limited for less than 2 months but I love it! I went from a '90 Firebird to this. It's like going from a jonboat to a cruise ship. I decied I wanted a 4WD cause of the Nebraska winters. My family is predominantly GMC but they all like it a lot. My husband keeps trying to get me to swap him his '94 Jeep Grand Cherokee for mine. No way! I just like driving it. I don't care where. Who knows, maybe I'll encounter some probs but for now I like it a lot!
Never again
Bri, 01/08/2009
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This was my first and last Ford purchase. I went with a newer and more expensive car hoping for better quality for my money, no such luck. I had the car no more than six months when the transmission went, costing me over two grand. Then just last month, not 6 months since the last time the transmission went again! Among many other problems this car has given me this has been the most expensive.