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So far so good
DBOWEN, 09/20/2002
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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We were looking at another minivan when I suggested to my wife an SUV. She liked the idea of a 3rd fold-down seat for storage and 4WD. We looked at the expedition but it was too big and settled on the Explorer. This car is fun to drive. ALthough less room than a minivan, it handles great and the kids love to ride in it. I looked at other SUV's and they just weren't safe enough. Explorer is alot of car for the money. Wife loves to drive it now too.
Biggest Mistake
Biggest Regret, 08/14/2009
2002 Ford Explorer Eddie Bauer 2WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Loved exterior so much compulsive buy. Biggest Mistake I ever made. Friends had been driving Fords for years no problem. mine Blew spark plugs. Dealer wanted 3000 to replace heads. Luckily private mechanic repaired for 800. Only prob, it kept happening. 3 of 8 cylinders blew over a year so in all 2400. Trans problems too. I have to say it never stranded me and I put 147000 on it in 3 yrs. With blown spark plug engine ran and got me to safety.Replaced rear Bearings, and Brakes froze in "applied" position. This warped rotor, melted brake lines, and ruined pads. 700 in repairs. A PLUS though after going offroad and air borne into small river (knee deep in water upon exit)it never tried to flip
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HAVE A CRACK UNDER THE REAR WINDOW???
Bakemama, 08/13/2009
2002 Ford Explorer Limited 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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I see so many people posting about getting a crack on the body below the rear window, sometimes under the rear wiper. I had that on my 02 Explorer Limited in 05, but had it fixed asap as it was a recall issue. So if your dealer says they cant fix it... thats a bunch of bull. As for my Limited, I don't have it any longer, and wish I still had it! I have a huge commute and couldn't afford the gas when it went up to $5 a gallon, so traded it in for a sedan. Am now looking to get rid of the sedan and find another Explorer. The limited trim and features were excellent and I converted more GMC/Chevy and import guys that hated Fords with it. Also worth noting, never had any mechanical probs with it
Wheel bearing nightmare
Paul Becker, 08/17/2009
2002 Ford Explorer XLS 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5M)
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It's obvious now that Ford has a real problem with the wheel bearings on the Explorer. Today, I am having the 4th wheel bearing replacement on my Explorer. Right rear (once) Left rear (twice) and today, Left front (once). It seems inevitable that the next to go is the Right front. What a complete pain and drain on the wallet with each replacement costing $400. Other issues include body hardware and a way underpowered engine.
love the safety and room but the engine.
gerri, 08/16/2009
2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD 4dr SUV (4.0L 6cyl 5A)
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Purchased my ford explorer xlt brand new. I love the safety of it. The comfort is great but the engine yuk. I've replaced the transmission once already. Slowly parts start to go. Fords attitude was your warranty is up nothing we can do!! I would buy it again only if the quality of the engine and trani were better. And use better parts all around!! I love to buy american but lets see the quality and customer service get alot better!