Used 2002 Ford Explorer Consumer Reviews
I love this car.
This is my second Explorer and I would buy a third one. This car has been amazing with very little work needed.
one terrible vehicle
1) dash board vibration noise 2) loose driver seat track 3) front wheel rubbing on tire right turns 4) hard start when warm 5) cannot read dash board during some 6) day light conditions 7) loud chime ring when oil change not needed 8) loud chime ring when back tail glass open after driving a long time 9) cannot reach into center arm rest while driving-flawed design 10) no place to rest left foot while driving 11) difficult to find power seat switches on driver seat & heated seat button 12) poor gas mileage
- XLS 4dr SUVMSRP: $3,900131 mi away
- XLS 4dr SUVMSRP: $1,999199 mi away
- XLT 4dr SUVMSRP: $5,995223 mi away
Brake Downs
I bought this suv with 36000 on it. I have replaced all four wheel bearings at a cost of around $450. a piece. That started at 46000. The four wheel drive modual went out at 87000, cost 490. It just turned 90000 and guess what? The transmission went out, cost 3,550. I have driven Fords for over 35 years and this is the worst luck I have ever had and of course Ford won't help, I ask the dealer about the tranny at a local dealership and he almost laughed. Not sure but was told the parts are made in Mexico! Go figure! Oh the heated seats also quit last year. Guess I don't need a seat warmer anyway, and I forgot the lift gate shocks, I replaced all four of them.
XLS 15month 33k mile update
Own a XLS V-6 w/Auto for 15months with almost 34k miles. Front seats not comfortable. Interior/exterior great design. Mileage is 17MPG none better w/70% hwy miles. Warranty service: replaced anti-lock brake sensor; crack in half tailgate under Ford logo - Whole rear window of tailgate is going to be replaced! Hope this thing lasts..
Can't wait to sell...way upside down!
What was I thinking?! The resale value on this vehicle sucks! Luckily I got it for A-plan pricing due to a family member otherwise no way. I have to admit that at 37000 miles I have had service issues. Do note that transmission slip problem is there and will probably get worse. I had 3 Taurus' that had this problem really bad! Go Japanese instead!!